Women Presidents’ Organization Launches Louisville Chapter
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a global network empowering women entrepreneurs leading multimillion-dollar businesses, is set to launch its Louisville Chapter on January 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Fly Hip Ageless Creative Hub. Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Bank and hosted by TKT & Associates, Inc., this highly anticipated event highlights connection, collaboration, and growth among women business leaders. Themed “Her Business Is My Business,” the event will celebrate women’s resilience and innovation while exploring how WPO fosters revenue-growth networks and a sense of shared purpose. Attendees will have the [...]
Who’s That Girl? Amanda Dare
In the vibrant community of Louisville, a trailblazer is reshaping the landscape for women entrepreneurs, and her name is Amanda Dare. As the founder and visionary behind Woman-Owned Wallet (WOW), Amanda is on a mission to amplify the voices and successes of women-owned businesses, driving economic empowerment and community transformation. Amanda’s journey is one of passion, creativity, and a relentless commitment to uplifting women. With over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Amanda has built six successful businesses and mentored more than 75 women into leadership roles. Her flagship initiative, WOW, serves as [...]
Leadership Louisville | Why Giving Back Is the Ultimate Career Power Move
Leadership Louisville | Why Giving Back Is the Ultimate Career Power Move Written by Holly Prather, COO, Leadership Louisville When you think about climbing the career ladder, you probably picture late nights at the office, back-to-back meetings, and always reaching for the next promotion. Sound familiar? But there’s a little secret not everyone talks about that can give you an edge and make a difference: getting involved in community leadership. I know what you’re thinking— who has time for that?! I hear you. But I’m not talking about adding another thing to your already packed [...]
FUELING CHAMPIONS | Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers
FUELING CHAMPIONS Stirring Up the Sports World with Innovative Nutrition Strategies That Empower Athletes and Break Barriers Written by Jessica R. Emily Lepping & Sean Smith Emily Lepping’s transformation from a university nutritionist to a pioneering entrepreneur in the sports nutrition industry encapsulates a journey of passion, innovation, and relentless dedication to athlete wellness and performance. Initially uncertain about her path while studying nutrition at Western Kentucky University, Emily found her passion ignited unexpectedly when she was given the opportunity to lead a sports nutrition initiative by the campus dietitian. This role involved [...]
Champions For Childcare – Cover Story
Mommy!” “Mommy!” “Mommy!” The tiny voices echoed throughout the small studio, followed by an assortment of anxious responses “no hitting,” “don’t touch that,” “stay on the carpet,” “let’s share.” MFive women, each dressed in polished business professional attire, gracefully navigate the organized chaos of a toddler photoshoot. As the camera’s shutter clicks in the background, the women skillfully balance their roles as both working professionals and loving mothers. With a collective sense of camaraderie, they share knowing glances and supportive smiles, forming a united front in the art of corralling their lively toddlers for the [...]
Mom Boss Chronicles: 5 Lessons for Thriving in Your Career in the Early Years
Andrea Ghooray It was 2:34 am, and the faint whimpering of my 11-week-old son pierced the silence—a one-minute warning that my measly three hours of sleep were done for the night.I knew it was exactly 2:34 am because I jotted down notes each night just to feel a little less crazy in the process. Bouncing, soothing, feeding would now consume me until my sweet child mercifully dozed off or until the sun came up, making it a little less frowned upon to down 12oz of coffee and trudge through these early newborn days. In those [...]