Special Report: Mayor Greg Fischer Looks Back
Mayor Greg Fischer and First Lady Dr. Alexandra Gerassimides with granddaughters Penny, 3, and Sophia, 8 months. Oftentimes in life there’s tragedy and triumph. The way you respond when you’re knocked down and get back up can define you. Interview by Tawana Bain | Photographed by Kylene White As his historic 12-year term draws to a close, publisher Tawana Bain sat down with outgoing Mayor Greg Fischer for this month’s episode of the Today’s Woman Show, which will air on Friday, December 9, at 9am on WHAS, to reflect on the trials and triumphs [...]
Ladies Who Launch: Jasmine Douglas | Vier Beauty Lounge
Living the Glamorous Life: The former pharmacy tech switched careers and is happily booked and busy as a popular makeup artist. Written by Shirelle Williams | Photographed by Kylene White Jasmine Douglas worked as a pharmacy technician for over six years before becoming a makeup artist. The graduate of the pharmacy magnet program at Louisville Central High laughs and says “makeup was not in the cards at all.” But the beauty and makeup hobbyist still saved her money for the remote possibility that one day she would be able to make her passion a career. After [...]
A Winning Vision
“There has been a lot of gatekeeping when it comes to finance so we want to eliminate that and break down those barriers,” says Courtney Pettway, co-founder of KidVestors and winner of the first-ever Derby Diversity Week Ideathon, one of TBain & Co.'s key Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. For more stories on our passion for DEI, check out our October issue. Courtney Pettway wowed the Derby Diversity Week Ideathon judges and now she’s uplifting others with words of wisdom on family and following your dreams. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photo [...]
Ladies Who Launch: Brittany Boone’s ‘Noted’
Brittany Boone's 'Noted' is a style studio catering to women ages 25-65 who want to “enhance their personal image.” Keeping it Casual, Chic & Classy: Brittany Boone’s big business move is adding something new and special to the local fashion scene. Written by Megan M. Seckman | Photographed by Kylene White In 2018, Brittany Boone got an entrepreneurial itch she just couldn’t scratch. After relocating to Louisville from Henderson, selling a successful event planning business she started there, and settling into steady work at the University of Louisville, her nose continued to sniff [...]
2022 Black Business Scene | Myra Rock: Norton Healthcare
Myra Rock is director of the Institute for Health Equity, a part of Norton Healthcare. Norton Healthcare’s Commitment to Black-Owned Businesses Written by Tiffany White | Photo provided by Norton Healthcare Sponsored by: Institute for Health Equity, a part of Norton Healthcare | 200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202 | Phone: (502) 629-1234 | Website: NortonHealthcare.com When Black businesses flourish, so does our community. Small businesses and entrepreneurs have been longtime wealth builders in our society. Supporting Black-owned businesses supports the creation of jobs, meaningful savings, property ownership, credit building, financial stability, and [...]
2022 Black Business Scene | Tiffany Felts: Park Community Credit Union
Tiffany Felts is vice president of marketing at Park Community Credit Union. Getting Down to Business Written by Tiffany White | Photo provided by Park Community Credit Union Sponsored by: Park Community Credit Union | 6101 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228 | Phone: (502) 968-3681 | Website: ParkCommunity.com As the only Community Development Credit Union (CDCU) and the largest Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Kentucky, Park Community is dedicated to supporting underserved communities and creating an inclusive economy by promoting equal opportunities for economic growth and development. Our commitment to make transformative [...]