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spotlight

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20 PASSIONS

42 GLAM FOR THE EVERYDAY WOMAN

5 Vote for a Most Admired Woman

22 TRAVEL

44 CELEBRATIONS

6 Artisans and Crafters

24 27 THINGS

46 WORK WARDROBE

Meet Mally Wunderlich Consider a hiking vacation Happenings, news and tidbits that caught Today’s Woman’s eye this month

28 WOMEN IN HEALTH 38 CURRENT OBSESSIONS

Meet Today’s Woman through her current obsession

40 THE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

Two women making waves in the technology field

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Danielle and Aaron Stallard Annie Bender’s go-to clothing

46 EVENTS

Maybe you should go to school?

48 RETREAT

48 hours in Sedona

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Introducing seven Kentuckiana artisans who have the passion to create, build, decorate, or design.

30 Home — Creating a Nest That You Love Home decor ideas that will liven up your space.

51 Today’s Family — Caring for Your Whole Family

This section takes you to local child-related organizations, a forest school, and information on how to help aging loved ones.

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MAR. 2019 | VOL. 29 | NO. 4

PUBLISHER Cathy S. Zion publisher@todaysmedianow.com

March 2019 Today’s Woman Manifesto

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Anita Oldham editor@todaysmedianow.com

“There is

SEE SOMETHING NEW

an incredible

“The colors were unbelievable — you couldn’t dream them up.”

amount of imaginative play that occurs.” Page 52

“I was at

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in my life where I was really

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renewal have a month of

(noun) The repair of something that is worn out, run-down, or broken.

LISTENING TO MYSELF.” Page 36

LISTEN

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“Find a new way to

“We’re going to do it right.” Page 8

EXPRESS YOURSELF.” Page 18

ON THE COVER:

Laura Moser, owner of Simply Laura, isn’t short on ideas when it comes to designing beautiful hats. One of her creations is perched on the head of our cover model, Mally Wunderlich. Read more about Laura and the thought process behind her hat designs in our Artisans and Crafters feature on page 14. Read more about Mally, who has her own creativity on page 20. Photo by Melissa Donald Makeup by Emily Roberts, Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique Art direction by Anita Oldham MALLY IS WEARING: Hat by Simply Laura, $400, laura@simply-laura.com

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ARTISANS CRAFTERS By Julie Engelhardt Photos Trina Whalin

The desire to create, build, decorate, or design comes from our imagination, and we express ourselves by taking the ideas we dream of and truly making them into a reality. For centuries artisans and crafters have taken raw materials and designed jewelry, clothing, housewares, and paintings for their own pleasure and for the pleasure of others. We introduce you to seven Kentuckiana artisans who have dared to dream, dared to walk away from careers and traditional paths to take that leap of faith to pursue their passion and present it to the world. PAGE 7 >>

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes I paint very expressionistically and sometimes very realistically. The female human body, or any human body, is very challenging to draw or paint.â&#x20AC;?

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l Debra’s artistic vision has received significant recognition from the community. She was awarded three grants from the Kentucky Foundation for Women; her #MeToo piece called ‘Breaking Point’ won first place in a juried exhibition at the Kore Gallery; and she received a commission from the Norton Cancer Institute’s east-end campus to do an installation of paintings of hands, which expresses the process of caring for the body for people of all races, gender, and age.

Figuratively Painting

mD ebra Lott’s earlier creations centered on landscapes and seascapes, but she says her art instructor pushed her to learn portraiture. “I didn’t want to do that at all,” she says. “Interesting, because all I do now is figurative work. I’m so glad he pushed me into that because it has so much more meaning. It satisfies me and my passion.”

Artistry is an ability that comes naturally to many, but some artists often study with those who are more experienced as a way to teach others or enhance their personal skills. Debra Lott began taking art lessons at age 12. It was her dream, her calling, and she knew the moment she walked into an art gallery that she wanted to be a painter. Years later, Debra took art lessons from Graham Ingels, best known for his work in EC Comics in the 1950s. Graham called upon Debra to take on some of his students, and she began teaching adults in her early 20s. She eventually earned her bachelor’s degree in art and her Master of Arts in Teaching Art. The majority of Debra’s work centers on the female form and figure and expresses women adjusting to and coping with contemporary challenges. She recently held a show titled #MeToo — From Silent to Resilient at the PYRO Art Gallery. “The inspiration for this was women breaking the silence of sexual abuse who are a community of survivors. I wanted to show a process of healing,” she explains.

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l The men’s line includes duffle bags, messenger totes, bi-fold wallets, money clips, and dopp kits. The ladies’ line offers clutches, cosmetic bags, and crossbody totes. Home and office accessories such as mouse pads, tech sleeves, and coasters are also available, and Clay and Tyler haven’t forgotten their early days of design as they offer dog collars and leashes for the family pet.

n The products are made of fine leather purchased from Horween Leather Company in Chicago.

Leather Creations As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, an adage artisan Clay Simpson takes to heart. While attending Western Kentucky University, Clay wanted to purchase a belt with the WKU logo on it, something he could proudly wear to tailgate parties and football games. He couldn’t find what he needed at the college bookstore but did find a WKU dog leash with a unique pattern displayed across it. He took the leash, cut it apart, then using the skills he’d learned from his mother, sewed it back together to create his own belt. College friends noticed the belt and asked if he could make one for them. Following his initial creation, Clay began ordering leather and designing more accessories for friends. After graduating, Clay and his fraternity brother, Tyler Jury, discussed Clay’s creativity and kicked around the idea of starting their own business selling these accessories. They drew up the paperwork, put up a website, and the result was Clayton & Crume. Eleven years after the creation of the dog leash belt prototype, the business has mushroomed and sells items for both men and women. Clay says the best advertising for the products is by word of mouth. “When you give a guy a belt and he’s never seen this thickness of leather before or he’s never felt something like this, he’s going to wear it for a week and tell people about it,” he says.

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“We said that if we’re going to make products out of leather, then we’re going to do it right.” (l-r): Tyler Jury and Clay Simpson You can find Clayton & Crume products at https://claytonandcrume.com/.

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Mixing Vintage

Currently, Erika’s designs can be found on her Etsy site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageVanStella and at craft fairs and markets such as Fleur de Flea. She gladly accepts custom orders. Her necktie necklaces can be found at Treehouse Artisans & Merchants on Shelbyville Road.

k Erika worked for 25 years as a customer service call center manager but wanted to break away from her comfort zone and try something completely different. “I put my faith in God and followed His lead,” she says. “I had great support from my family.” (She is wearing one of her necktie necklaces.)

“It took a lot of strength to say I’m going to do something for myself and make a go of it.”

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Pursuing a dream can be nerve-wracking, but Erika Wooldridge took the plunge two years ago to become a fashion designer and start her business, Vintage Van Stella. Erika began her business by making necklaces using men’s neckties. Initially, it was a way to utilize the accessories worn by her deceased stepfather. “He passed away, and we didn’t know what to do with all of these ties,” she says. “We didn’t want to make a blanket or a quilt, so I made the necktie necklaces as a way to commemorate him.” The fashion caught on, and soon others were asking her to make necklaces for them as well. Erika’s next fashion project involved pairing plaid shirts with vintage band T-shirts. “In January 2018 I saw a show on TV where this girl was wearing a flannel shirt with something printed on the back. I got the idea that it would be cool to take those flannels, distress them, and pair them with band T-shirts,” she says. “It gave me the motivation to think how cool would it be to wear something with Stevie Nicks or Dolly Parton on them, and I just started making them.” She works with customers every step of the way, from showing them the shirts she uses to how they will pair together.

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l Dru Pilmer creates her pictures using a technique called ‘sgraffito,’ an Italian word meaning ‘scratched away.’ Marks are made by scraping through wet paint, and the beauty comes from revealing the contrasting layers underneath.

n Her pieces can be found locally in New Albany, Indiana, at the ArtSeed gallery and in Louisville at The Champagnery, plus in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Internationally, her work is displayed in Canada, Scotland, and South America.

Forging Connections Dru Pilmer has been creating art ever since she was a child and could, as she says, “hold anything in my hand.” Her first commissioned work was when she was just 16, painting a mural for the geriatric ward of the Mississippi State Mental Hospital. She detoured away from painting, studying theater in college and touring as an actor. She’s taught at the university level and has worked as a voice coach for TV talent but says she always planned to come back to her art. Her first pieces were watercolor portraits, but Dru now finds pleasure in creating abstract expressionist acrylic paintings where, she explains, “the emotional connection is the focus over realistic resemblances.” Her paintings are about color, emotion, and movement of energy. Dru’s work is displayed in more than 87 public, private, and corporate locations worldwide. Dru has had many experiences throughout her art career but says one that really thrilled her was when she was contacted by a film studio representative who asked to use her art in a feature film starring actor Gabriel Byrne. “The negotiations stalled after a budget adjustment, but I was so honored just to be asked,” she says. Dru’s work will be on display at her show titled “Moving Through,” which runs through April 5 at the ArtSeed Gallery in New Albany.

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“There are many artists that inspire me, but JMW Turner’s fire paintings and Georgia O’Keefe really rocked my world early on in college.”

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l Laura Moser no longer purchases bases to create her hats—she does all of the millinery work herself creating oneof-a-kind couture fashion.

On the Top

For the 2019 Derby season you’ll find Laura’s work at The Brown Hotel gift shop, at Von Maur department store and through her website simply-laura.com.

k Laura gets inspiration through travel as well as nature’s color palette.

“They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life— that describes what I’m doing.”

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Art can be expressed in many different styles—through painting, weaving, pottery, and even in fashion design. Eight years ago Laura Moser needed a hat to wear to her first visit to the Kentucky Derby. Instead of buying one she purchased a base and adorned it to create the perfect head piece to accent her dress. She continued to create hats year after year for each Derby, drawing the admiration from friends and family. They asked her to make hats for them as well. Laura’s abilities flourished and she took her avocation quite seriously. She considered turning her hobby into a business in 2015 after her son David passed away from stage IV melanoma. She took an early retirement from American Airlines to spend more time with her husband and he encouraged her to follow her passion to create her hats. It was her desire to learn from the best, so she jetted off to Australia in 2017 to attend the Hats Off to Adelaide Millinery Convention. She attended workshops led by famous milliners such as Carol Maher, Louise Macdonald, and Vladimir Straticiuc who’s designed headpieces for the royal family. In 2018 she flew to France where she received private instruction from British milliner Tracy Chaplin.

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l The majority of Hollie Rich’s fabrics are from trade-only sources and come from renowned fabric houses such as Schumacher, Designers Guild, and Pierre Frey, plus she buys from boutique fabric designers.

Pillow Talk Finding the right pillows to complement her furniture is what inspired Hollie Rich to become a solopreneur and start her pillow cover design business, Stuck on Hue. “I had a passion for home décor as a hobby,” she says. “We had this ‘bossy’ sofa we couldn’t work around, and I was frustrated with it sitting in my living room. I kept trying pillow after pillow and nothing seemed to work.” She thought if she could teach herself how to make pillow covers then she’d be able to save a little money plus change out the look from time to time. After scouring through books, magazines, blog posts, and YouTube videos, Hollie began creating zippered pillow covers. The idea of turning fabric into a finished product that makes her space or someone else’s have more pizzazz, brings Hollie joy. She prefers bold patterns and designs and favors floral patterns. “That’s what gets my heart racing,” she says. Customers have told her once they’ve experienced her handmade pillow covers they can’t do ‘big box’ pillows ever again. Her goal is to help design enthusiasts create spaces that express their own style. “Forget trends. Your home should be a reflection of your personality, not what everyone else is buying.”

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“It’s been a whole new experience for me. I’m learning new techniques all the time. I really enjoy the process of sourcing fabrics, looking at textiles. The colors and designs really get me excited.”

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l The method was developed by English scientist and astronomer Sir John Hershel in 1842, and it was used as a way to reproduce notes and diagrams, as you would with a blueprint.

Dressing Up History

k Kevin Schultz collects vintage dresses, and her goal is to have a complete show of the cyanotype dresses once those prints are complete.

“As a teacher I always look around for new ideas and new processes. It’s a way for me to learn and grow, and that’s what artists need to keep doing. Find a new way to express yourself.”

Drawing upon artistic techniques from the past often inspires a modern-day artist to create new pieces of work. Such is the case for artist and art teacher Kevin Schultz. She is always seeking ways to expand her knowledge base as she endeavors to use newly discovered skills, not only in her work, but as a way to teach her students at New Albany High School. Several years ago Kevin began teaching her students about a method called cyanotype, a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. In order to learn more about this 174-year-old process, Kevin enrolled in a cyanotype workshop. Her first prints were of smaller objects such as leaves, feathers, and lace. Kevin was so delighted with the results that she began to consider other objects that could be used to produce more prints. Her thoughts turned to the vintage dresses she’d collected for 30 years. Initially, they were used to dress her advanced photography students during photo shoots, but she had other ideas for them. She decided that many would be perfect for cyanotype printing. The result is a beautiful, haunting image that she prints on paper or muslin. Her work has been displayed in Indiana at the ArtSeed Gallery and the Madison Art Club.

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Photo Patti Hartog

Meet Mally Wunderlich She’s a wife and mother, first and foremost. She is a real estate agent and renovates homes with her husband. Mally is also a writer and shares her life experiences on her blog It’s a Wunderlich Life, with insights on IVF, miscarriages, and starting a new business. “The struggle of going through IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and loss pushed me to share it to show others that they’re not alone in life,” Mally says. Mally needed to put her creative energy in one space to keep a connection with others. She shares the imperfect intrinsic touches of life. “Just like the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, this is a place I can share that everything isn’t perfect; I’m not perfect, my house isn’t perfect, no one is perfect,” Mally says. “That’s life. I’m proud of the imperfections and the great moments. It’s relatable, and it’s things we all can go through in life.”

WHY THEY LOVE LOUISVILLE Mally is a transplant to the city from Chicago. Her husband came to the University of Louisville to play baseball on scholarship and she transferred here to be with him. They fell in love with the city and never left. “We love the vibe of the city and the people here. I love the neighborhoods; each one has something amazing to offer, but any neighborhood around Cherokee Park is my jam. I love the beauty of the park, the houses around it, the historic value and stories. I love it all.” Like George Bailey in the movie, Mally is fueled by her passion to help others in life. “At the end of the day, I get to help people move into their future homes. Sometimes it’s helping someone sell a home after a person they loved passed away and left it to them. And, there was a kid that told us we were making their neighborhood better by renovating a home near them.”

Mally Wunderlich loves the Highlands, including the local Carmichael’s Kids Store she frequents with her son Harrison, age 3.

— Bella Portaro-Kueber

THOUGHTS FROM MALLY (OUR COVER MODEL!) Since it our Artisan Issue, we asked about Creativity… “I think the one thing I love about remodeling homes and flipping houses is that I get to be creative — I am someone who if I look at a house I am already thinking of things I want to do and pinning things on Pinterest and drawing out floor plans and sketching out what I want it to look like. I love that it fuels my creative side.”

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About Moving... “Moving can be such a pain, but I love it. We are becoming more efficient at it; It forces us to go through everything and I think that is such a great practice — everyone is in that “Marie Kondo mindset” of purging. It has been a life changer just to go through everything and purge.”

Waiting to Design… “When you are moving into a new house, I think it is so important to get there and feel out your new home before you start doing any changes to it. Don’t jump the gun with doing things right away because you might not realize that it is okay the way it is, or that Way A is better than Way B until you actually live in it.”

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Photos submitted by Nancy Hubbard

“I was amazed with the whole national park thing. The colors were unbelievable — you couldn’t dream them up. I didn’t realize how big and clear the skies would be. There was a big blue sky every day. ”

Consider a Hiking Vacation By Megan M. Seckman

t 70, Nancy Hubbard had never been on a hike in her life. In fact, she’d never stepped foot in a national park. She was not a stranger to travel — she’d walked the streets of New York City, Paris, and Rome — but the great outdoors was new territory. So, when Nancy’s lifelong friend told her there was an open spot on a trip she was planning to Yellowstone, Nancy said “Sure” (like any respectful friend would do). “I thought, ‘She won’t call me; she knows I’m not a hiker.’ But she did. She called me in August and told me to go buy some gear. The trip was in September and she said,‘We’re going to practice, so go get some hiking shoes,’” Nancy says of her crash-courseintroduction into hiking. In the heat of August, Nancy and her friends Barbara Rowland (70) and Carol Nussbaum (67) took off on one of two five-mile practice hikes from Cherokee Park to Seneca Park. Nancy thought her friends were trying to kill her in the brutal late summer heat, but she was not deterred. “I asked myself, ‘How hard could it be?’ I’ve been a nurse for 42 years on my feet; I’ve shopped and walked all throughout Europe. I knew my friends’ physical abilities weren’t any better than mine, so I just decided to do it.” Nancy geared up at an outlet store in Simpsonville and prepared for her week-long trip through Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons of Wyoming. The group of eight arrived in Jackson Hole,

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Wyoming, rented a car, and traveled to Colter Bay Village Cabins in the Tetons. During the first few days of the trip, they hiked four miles to Jenny Lake, took a tram ride over the mountain range, and floated in an inflatable raft down the Snake River, where they witnessed the majestic views of the Tetons and spotted a bald eagle. Nancy says the hiking out West was much more tolerable than her Cherokee Park experience. The weather in September consisted of 70 degree days with lows in the forties at night. In addition, most of the paths within the parks were more like walking than hiking; they were paved and accessible to all kinds of experience levels. On the fourth day, Nancy drove the group to Yellowstone, her favorite leg of the trip, where they stayed in the Old Faithful Lodge Cabins, the original structures built in the 1920s. The simple accommodations were eclipsed, however, by the amazing views all around the area. Nancy snapped stunning photos of the countless geysers and hot springs, the brilliant blues and ambers, and the gurgling and boiling geothermal pools on her first-ever smartphone she invested in for this adventure. Many of the sights could be accessed from the road, so she navigated her crew with help from her Gypsy app, which also timed the local geysers’ eruptions for convenience. With her new smartphone and hiking shoes, the entire park was at her fingertips.

NANCY’S HIKING ESSENTIALS: • Hiking shoes, not boots, for the summer • A waterproof/sunproof hat • A fanny pack (to carry essentials) • Hiking pants (lightweight, quick-dry, durable, and quiet) • Hiker’s socks (for wicking away moisture) • One pair long-underwear (for cool mornings and evenings) WHERE TO STAY: • National Park lodging is inexpensive but popular, so book your lodge or cabin up to a year in advance • Lake Hotel on Yellowstone • Colter Bay Village Cabins (The Grand Tetons)

SEARCH: Nancy Hubbard

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27 THINGS (Why 27? Because we are 27 years old!)

Happenings, news, and tidbits that caught Today’s Woman’s eye this month

“

By Anita Oldham

– ONE –

If I had my life to live over, I would start

barefoot earlier in the

TIME FOR A GETAWAY!

Megan Seckman is one of our regular feature writers — this year specializing in Travel (page 22) and Living Beautifully (page 30). Megan teaches creative writing classes at Central High School and is co-owner of Bean, a coffee shop located in Germantown. Read about her getaway to Sedona on page 34.

spring and stay that

way later in the fall.” — NADINE STAIR

l Hear more from Mallika Chopra at the free event sponsored by Norton Healthcare Go Confidently Series on March 21, 6-8 pm. Register at NortonHealthcare.com/ GoConfidently

“A lot of us have so many things in our head and hearts that we always intend to do, but the process of actually articulating it is important,” Mallika Chopra says. “So the actual process of writing it out and letting go of it is very powerful. Like with a seed, you have to plant it, but you don’t go and take the seed out every day and check it. It’s going to grow, because you nurture it and we give it time and we give it space.”

5. NOMINATE – WAY TO GO WOMAN Today’s Woman is looking for women (under age 40) who are doing something great. Nominate someone at TodaysWomanNow.com/Nominate

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2 WANT TO PEEK INSIDE? This private residence will be on tour along with other Old Louisville stunning mansions on April 6 and 7. The tour will benefit the work of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum. Tickets are $25 in advance. (oldlouisvillemansionstour.com)

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Plan Your Give a Day Now By Megan Willman

In celebration of Louisville’s core value of compassion, Mayor Greg Fischer called for the first day of service in 2011. In 2018, it brought more than 205,000 volunteers and acts of compassion.

Photo Patti Hartog

Marlene Aldrich knows as well as anyone that life doesn’t always go the way we hope. After losing her job, Marlene became homeless. As a U.S. Navy veteran, Marlene was able to work with Operation Victory and the Metro United Way to acquire the home in which she lives. At the start of 2019, Marlene was informed her current job was being eliminated, so she finds herself seeking employment again. Her own hardships have not kept her from volunteering to help others. “It doesn’t cost anything to volunteer, but what you get is priceless. It takes away anxiety and builds feelings of self-worth, something that is critical when going through hard times,” Marlene says. “Plus, great networking opportunities come from it. When I went back and helped build a home for someone else, I made 10 a connection that led to a new job.” Can’t volunteer but Marlene Aldrich first volunteered for the Mayor’s Give a Day/Week of Service years ago when a team of co-workers painted and cleaned a Boys and Girls Club.

During the Mayor’s Give a Day/Week (April 13-20), you can participate by: • Creating your own service project

“Get (colon screening) done as early as you can. This can be an easy cancer to cure if they catch it soon enough,” Amelia says.

WHY AMELIA SAYS ‘GET THE SCREENING’

still want to help? Go to mygiveaday.com and donate money toward supplies needed for the service projects.

In 2014, Amelia Kaelin was busy caring for her live-in mother and her 3-yearold daughter, Molly. She hadn’t been to a doctor in years, but the pain had become too much to ignore. It was bad news: stage 4 colon cancer which eventually spread to her stomach, lymph nodes, and liver. “I made funeral plans” Amelia says. She credits Dr. Driscoll at the Norton Cancer Institute with saving her life. “He never gave up.”

• Working with established organizations and performing a service • Going to mygiveaday.com to choose and register from select service opportunities

HIT THE ROAD

Photo Melissa Donald

A roadmap marking the RV trips the Karman family has taken hangs in the stairwell of their home we feature on page 30. Find ways to personalize your home with your own memories.

WANT TO TRY MEDITATION?

The Bridge Counseling and Wellness offers a free meditation session open to anyone on Fridays from noon-12:50pm at 540 Baxter Avenue, Bldg. B. The Sits open with a short discussion, followed by sitting together for 30 minutes in silence and end with 10 more minutes of discussion.

12 TRUE OR FALSE: Colonoscopy is a

superior colon cancer screening. TRUE.

According to Dr. Sandra Seneshen, surgeon with Clark Memorial Health, there are other colon cancer screenings available, including ColoGuard, but they often miss some tumors or give false positives. Chemical screenings like these are better than fecal occult tests, another screening option, but they are not equivalent to a colonoscopy, and they are only for people of average risk.

MAYBE POLITICS?

Amy McGrath is the keynote speaker (and a former fighter pilot!) at this year’s 2019 MLWPC Political Skills Campaign School on March 23. The day also includes eight workshops and a panel discussion comprised of women who have won and lost elections. The focus is on those who are contemplating a first-time run as well as for seasoned candidates who may want to polish their skills. Read more on page 46. Today’s Woman / March 2019

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LOOKING FOR SPACE TO CREATE?

2 7 – V OT E F O R M O ST A D M I R E D W O M A N AT TO D A Y S W O M A N N O W. CO M U N T I L M A R C H 2 2 .

Be like our featured artisans — and create something. Here is some help: 20 Chef Space is a kitchen Or, see what people incubator, a shared, are creating at the next Flea Off Market licensed commercial on March 9 and 10 kitchen for food in NuLu in the lot at entrepreneurs (caterers, E. Market Street and Baxter Ave. food truck operators, bakers and value-added food producers) to rent at affordable rates and have access to resources (chefspace.org)

Maker13 is a community workshop, sometimes known as a Makerspace. The shop is designed to give access to some of the newest and best equipment. There are many different ways to join — and tools for everything from 3D Printing to Wood Shop, to Sheet Metal and Welding. (maker13.com)

Level Up Louisville offers classes for many different arts and crafts: In March, you can try their spring floral arranging class or modern embroidery. Founded by Natalia Bishop “to connect, educate and inspire women.” (levelupwithus.com) 19. They even have hair styling and essential oil classes! Photo Chocolatebox Photography

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CREATIVE OFFICE SPACE

Sharing an open office space allows for thriving collaboration. We talked with Lauren Dahl, director of community outreach for Mobile Initiative, about her design of her open office space. An open office space allows two or more employees to work closely without walls. The lack of physical barriers does not mean a room with no boundaries. Discuss individual expectations, and address any concerns.

UNIFY THE SPACE. “Having a hodgepodge of items within the shared space will create mental clutter,” Lauren says. “A common color palette, same style desks, and a clear anchor point create cohesiveness.”

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Photo Matt Johnson

“You should always find opportunities to get creative – in your personal and professional life – for when you do, you start to shift how you see your life’s chaos and find opportunities to make the most of it. Many times, it’s in the chaos that our true purpose becomes clear. The question isn’t if you have a purpose … it’s if you’ve found it yet.” — Stephanie Feger, owner of Color Today Pretty.

21 22. Go and hear more from Stephanie, who is the keynote speaker at the 2019 NAWBO Epic Awards on March 14. While there you will be able to meet local business women in this community who are making a difference (NawboKentucky.org)

Lauren’s two boys created this “abstract” painting. She gave them limited colors to reflect company branding. The result is dramatic, custom, and fun. (Budget friendly, too!)

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Each month, we are highlighting “WOMEN IN...” different areas of life and career — fitness, home, children’s health, entertainment, caregiving, and more. MARCH FOCUS:

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DR. RANA MAYS IS PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATION BY JESSICA ALYEA // PHOTO BY PATTI HARTOG

Many people don’t realize that a Dermatologist is the expert to see for any skin, nail, or hair problem.

Dr. Rana Mays

ith her father a spine surgeon and her mother a dentist, Dr. Rana Mays grew up in a health care family. After becoming board certified in Internal Medicine through UofL, she decided to pursue her study and practice of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, before returning to Louisville to open Mays Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in 2017. Since then, Dr. Mays has enjoyed seeing patients ranging from babies with skin rashes to seniors who’ve had a history of skin cancer. Drawn to the field’s medical and aesthetic aspects, she’s particularly passionate about educating others on the specialty of Dermatology. “We value the education and training of a Board-Certified Dermatologist,” she says. “We pride ourselves in providing appointments quickly so

patients can have their skin problem addressed and avoid mistreatment that ends up costing them time, money, or adverse reactions because they’re not seeing the right specialist.” Many people don’t realize that a Dermatologist is the expert to see for any skin, nail, or hair problem, Dr. Mays says. She estimates that up to 35 percent of her patients, particularly women, see her for hair loss. Skin cancer checks, recommended annually by the American Skin Cancer Society for adults over age 20, are another important part of her practice. “What happens a lot is people self-treat or go online, whereas you can address your problem best with a Board-Certified Dermatologist,” Dr. Mays finishes.

MAYS DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC CENTER 241 Sears Avenue, Suite #103 Louisville, KY 40207

502.384.6544

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Creating a Nest That You Love By Megan M. Seckman Photos Melissa Donald

If Peggy Karman’s home were a poem, it would be When I Am Among the Trees by Mary Oliver. Perched high atop the tree canopy and overlooking a dry creek bed below, you wouldn’t fathom that this home is just minutes from downtown. PAGE 32 >>

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The hallway stopping spot looks out into a deck and the walls hold Peggy’s paintings. “I’m always trying to capture American nostalgia in my paintings,” Peggy says.

Imagine sitting in this room on the Stickley couch, sipping bourbon and watching the trees out the ceiling-high windows. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woman / March 2019

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The master bedroom feels as if you are sleeping in a treehouse.

Living Among the Trees << PAGE 30 From every room, stunning views of the forest below are all the eye sees. It is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of life outside this Mockingbird Valley home, and it is where Peggy feels at peace. She and her husband Rob refer to this space as their “nest,” and it is where she reflects on Oliver’s poignant poetry: “[to]...never hurry through the world but walk slowly, and bow often.” “I get so distracted by these views that it is hard to get anything done,” Peggy says with a laugh. “It has been a year of discovery.” On a daily basis, Peggy ponders the deer outside her colossal picture windows, she examines the light and shadows as they play among the branches. Since moving into the house last April, she has been flabbergasted by the beauty of each season, each more spectacular than the one before. Peggy and Rob raised their three boys in a home just a few houses down the street. It is where they lived for the last 22 years, so as each boy went away to college leaving the Karmans with an empty nest, the couple began to set their sights on this magical home that spoke to them at the end of the cul-de-sac — the “nest” that would be their next chapter in life. Peggy explains that they tried to buy the house twice, and couldn’t get it out of their minds. “We would have dreams about this

house, so my husband wrote a letter to the previous owners and put it in their mailbox. The next day, there was a sign up for sale. We just couldn't let it go.” Built in 1971, and mirroring the design elements of Frank Lloyd Wright, the home sits below the street above. You must walk down a concrete set of stairs to enter the home that rests above the ravine below. An industrial concrete retaining wall covered with luscious ivy and peppered with topiaries and tiny lights creates a private entry to their treetop paradise. The shape of the home, an open C, allows for several entries from the outside creating a seamless segue between interior and exterior living spaces. This transterior design creates a toplevel patio on the inside of the home that can be accessed from the dining room, the hallway, and seen from the living room windows. On the lower-level, an outdoor living space equipped with a fireplace/BBQ, a stunning view of the property, and next year, a TV for watching Sunday football, becomes an extension of the “boys’ rooms.” Inside, a minimalist, midwest Americana backdrop helps to accentuate the prize: the surrounding trees. Peggy’s home reflects her life, a curation of experience — roadtrips in the family’s RV, the family’s stint in Minnesota as Rob finished PAGE 34 >>

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Rob Karman just finished making this live edge table just before the photo shoot from a walnut tree the couple bought.

The living room under soaring ceilings mixes modern furniture with a baby grand piano and more beautiful views of nature.

<< PAGE 32 medical school at the Mayo Clinic, Peggy’s paintings of their travels, animal hides that reflect Rob’s childhood in Wisconsin, vintage musical instruments, and antlers galore. This is the Americana of wide-open spaces, of cow pastures and roaming buffalo, of farmhands drinking from blue tin cups and grandmothers airing summertime laundry. “I had an art teacher who said my style was like Rockwell; I’m always trying to capture American nostalgia in my paintings,” Peggy says of these scenes that line the hallway. Like her collection of Gustav Stickley chairs and hand-painted highway road signs, nothing in the home overshadows the palette of nature outside. Instead of reds, whites, and blues, this Americana palette dazzles with clean lines, blacks and whites, and the natural elements of animal, wood, and birch patterns. The original designers of the home also had three sons, so the above-grade lower level is dedicated to continuing the tradition of their similar families. Peggy said that after the first attempt to purchase the home failed, she had

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a dream where she was reading to her future grandson on the tiny couch below the “treehouse stairs” that wind around the giant oak outside. One of the three bedrooms that line the long hallway downstairs celebrates the American cowboy and Roy Rogers, and all throughout, collections of rocks and trinkets from their western road trips are displayed, an ode to American adventure. When Peggy is among the trees in her new nest, she is able to ponder her own next steps. A constant artist, Peggy enjoys painting, writing, and design. Perhaps her next adventure is to help others design their ideal space, and she is thinking of launching a design firm. With the canvas of the forest around her, she listens as the trees say in her favorite poem,

“‘...Stay awhile’/The light flows from their branches./And they call again, ‘It’s simple,’/ they say, ‘and you, too, have come into the world to do this, to go easy,’/ to be filled with light, and to shine.””

Peggy Karman enjoys taking her time to design areas of her new home — and she is setting out her vision for her next home project. Her blog can be found at PeggyKarman.com.

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The Urban Herbal Apothecary By Megan M. Seckman Photos Melissa Donald

oraging has been Josie Weber’s practice since she was a little girl. In the deep, dank darkness of the forest interior, Josie would gather her loot: soft clusters of green moss, jagged pinecones, and sleek forgotten feathers. At home, she would display these treasures in Mason jars for safe-keeping. As homage to the calm and quiet of nature, these “nests” would help her find peace in a tumultuous household. “I struggled with anxiety and depression in my adolescence. I had a traumatic childhood, and nature always made me feel grounded,” she explains as we sit at the dining table in her Craftsman-style bungalow in Schnitzelburg. On the table is a basket of pinecones, and an altar of owls peers down from the credenza to my left. Despite the five o’clock traffic outside this urban home, the feeling inside is that of the forest: dimly lit, quiet, and spiritual. The grid, placed by the home’s entryway, is curated with intention, like the rest of the home, for protective and healing properties. Outside, lavender adorns the front porch, a symbol of luck and devotion, planted as a welcome to her guests. Inside the doorway, rosemary hangs to ward off evil spirits. In the kitchen, open shelves display various jars of dried flowers and herbs, a natural apothecary Josie has cultivated through her practice in herbalism. A dried tea wreath of rosehips, sage, white pine, and black cherry hangs in the center, a circular portal to Josie’s memory of foraging in the Appalachian Mountains. Out of this path, Josie has planted the seeds of a small business. Hearth + Moon is a small batch, local herbal apothecary that makes tinctures, tonics, salves, and stone or floral essences geared toward a variety of ailments: stress, anxiety, sleep, sexual, and hormonal support, etc. She grows the plants herself in two community gardens and makes the medicines in her home while her owls and bundles of sage surround her with protection. Through the use of herbalism, Josie has weaned herself off of antidepressants and antianxiety pharmaceuticals, she treats her family’s coughs and winter maladies, and continues the matriarchal practice of natural healing.

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SEARCH: Josie Weber k Josie Weber, a recent graduate of The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine in Weaverville, North Carolina, says she has found her purpose. A few years ago she was struggling to feel fulfilled. Scott, her husband, suggested that she make a list of what makes her happy. “Everything I wrote down had to do with nature: gardening, hiking, flowers, and healing. So I did some research and enrolled in The Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism in Asheville.

m On the table is a basket of pinecones, and an altar of owls peers down from the credenza to my left. Despite the five oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock traffic outside this urban home, the feeling inside is that of the forest: dimly lit, quiet, and spiritual. She shows me the beginning stage of her flower essence cider. As she rolls the jar around, revealing the meaty magenta flowers inside, I can see that Josie is living beautifully despite the city noise outside. Inside her urban herbal apothecary, the spirit of nature protects her clan.

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CURRENT OBSESSIONS THE MUSIC SCENE, LOUISVILLE AND LIQUEUR By Lucy M. Pritchett Photos Melissa Donald

What better way to get to know Today’s Woman than through her Current Obsessions. This month we meet a true believer in classic rock music who is passionate about vintage shopping and relishes a liqueur that tastes like pecan pie.

Melanie Scofield is owner and general manager of School of Rock Louisville. Two years ago, she and husband Doug Scofield moved here from Chicago, where they both worked in public relations and marketing.

SCHOOL OF ROCK

m Melanie Scofield moved to Louisville and started School of Rock. Here she sits in front of “The Wall” where students sign their names. “There is not another thing I could do to make this kind of impact.”

“Of course my number one obsession right now is the school. Opening the school truly took me out of my comfort zone. We took over the space of an old tile store in the Mid-Town Shopping Center (12001 Shelbyville Road) and built it out to include a shared rehearsal studio and individual studios. All of our instructors play in local bands. We love that Louisville has such a vibrant and cultural music scene. “Our son Carter, who is 15 and a senior at Ballard High School, attended School of Rock Band Camp in Chicago when he was 9. I’ve seen the school change my son’s life and so many other kids’ lives as well. I love this program. Our purpose is to prepare the kids to be a part of the music scene in Louisville and Nashville and around the country and the world.”

MUSIC HISTORY “I love reading about music history. Right now I am fascinated with Steven Hyden’s Twilight of the Gods. Hyden is a rock critic who writes with passion and enthusiasm. The book is really a romantic tribute to the Classic Rock era, which he defines as between the release of The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper album and the music of Nine Inch Nails — basically the ’60s through the early ’90s. It was a magical era when album was king.

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The Louisville location of School of Rock opened in October 2018. It is one of 220 Schools of Rock in 10 countries. Instruction combines one-on-one lessons with group band practices and is open to all ages 3 to adult. This is one of the school’s four concerts a year, which give the students on-stage experience.

SEARCH: Melanie Scofield

“There is still great rock music out there, but now with music streaming you can create a set list of your own instead of following an entire album. We try to provide a space where students can connect with the music and be in tune with each other. “Another book I’m reading is From Cradle to Stage by Virginia Hanlon Grohl. She is the mother of Dave Grohl, founder of the Foo Fighters and one time drummer with Nirvana. Virginia interviewed other parents about what they learned from raising their talented children. It offers a little different perspective on parenting children who may not fit into a traditional academic setting. I just love the insights.”

THE BEATLES AND WOODSTOCK “This year is the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road album and the Woodstock Festival. Our students are learning the music from both and will be performing live at Abbey Road on the River the last weekend in May. Students learn that music is intertwined with history and the cultural events of that era.”

GETTING TO KNOW LOUISVILLE “Bardstown Road shops — As a family we are into collecting and listening to vinyl records. I love Better Days Records because its inventory is incredible, the albums are in excellent condition and well-organized, and it has knowledgeable salespeople.

“We try and find era-specific outfits for the kids to wear in our concerts. I shop for vintage clothing along Bardstown Road at Hey Tiger, Acorn Apparel, Vintage Banana, and Cherry Bomb. It’s also where I find lots of the big, clunky costume jewelry I love to wear. “Locust Grove Historic Home — We are members of Locust Grove and go as a family to many of its events. There is a fine line between preservation and vibrancy, and Locust Grove does it perfectly. “Ethnic restaurants — In Chicago, where we lived for 20 years, there were neighborhoods for nearly every kind of food. What impresses me with Louisville is that there are such great restaurants here and there — some of them hidden in little strip malls. I think that the variety of ethnic restaurants is one of Louisville's best kept secrets. “Jimmy Can't Dance — This subterranean club on 7th Street opened up about the time that we moved here. It's a small speakeasy-like jazz and blues club.”

RIVULET “This is an artisan pecan-flavored liqueur produced and bottled by C88 Holdings here in Louisville. A sip tastes like a bite of pecan pie. I love that it's made locally. It allows me to fit in to the Kentucky distillery scene without drinking bourbon.”

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Technology

PROFESSIONALS

By Emily Gahafer Photos Patti Hartog

Our city is teeming with intelligent, accomplished businesswomen making an impact on our community. Recent college grads, seasoned account executives, and future CEOs come together to create Louisville’s robust professional community — unafraid to work hard and make their dreams a reality. These two women are making waves in the technology and UX design fields.

THE MASTER: HALEH KARIMI Haleh Karimi has been in the technology field for over two decades. Her experience ranges from hands-on programming and application development to IT program management and now collegiate teaching. Haleh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, CSI and Management from Central Missouri State University; her Executive MBA in Business Intra/Entrepreneurship from Bellarmine University; and is currently pursuing her doctorate in IT strategic management from Sullivan University. During her career, she has worked for Fortune 500 companies Colgate Palmolive and Coca-Cola Enterprises and served as the department chair for Sullivan University’s Dynamic Web Development Department Program. She is now a professor at the University of Louisville and serves as executive director of the non-profit organization Interfaith Paths to Peace. She is passionate about changing the current landscape of the IT industry to produce more graduates who are equipped with the skills required to be successful in this field.

What initially sparked your interest in the technology field? “I originally studied nursing and quickly realized that was not the field for me. I sat down and started analyzing my strengths and weaknesses and learned that I am very analytical, process oriented, and I like to solve problems. I researched technology, took a few classes, and realized IT is fantastic because every programming project is like a little puzzle to solve. I had to use my analytical skills, creativity, and problem-solving skills.” What is your favorite thing about your job? “Being able to transform lives for the better is very rewarding,” Haleh says. “Whether I’m in the classroom or at an event giving a speech I can educate and inspire people to be better human beings. My mother always said education is the most valuable asset you can have because no one can take it away from you. I feel like I am in a position to provide that for people.”

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What is your biggest career accomplishment? “Being an educator is a huge accomplishment, but also my work with Interfaith Paths to Peace. The organization recently earned the award for The Art of Inclusivity from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE). That was huge in my opinion because we serve as a shining light to create peace and inclusivity in our community.” What is your biggest career goal? “To put myself in the position to seriously decrease the skills gap that we are witnessing in the IT community. It hurts to see college graduates unable to get a job because they don’t have certain skills. That’s why I’m pursuing my Ph.D. in IT Strategic Management, so I can determine where the skill gap lies, figure out where we can fill that gap, and empower graduates to become better future employees.”

What advice would you give a young woman who is interested in entering the technology industry? “Go for it, believe in yourself, and don’t be afraid,” Haleh says. “I think women are more analytical and process oriented, and there are so many different paths to take in technology. I encourage girls to get out of their comfort zone and pursue passions that might provide them better opportunities. Do an analysis of your strengths and weaknesses, shadow people within technology, and take a class or two. We need people who have an understanding of technology, but yet can communicate, solve problems, and be creative.”

"GO FOR IT, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, AND DON’T BE AFRAID."

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Continued

THE NEXT: CAITLIN CAMBRON Caitlin Cambron’s passion for User Experience (UX) design was sparked at a young age — whether she realized it or not. After seeing her mother lose pieces of her jewelry, Caitlin developed a solution by creating a jewelry box to house her jewelry.

“THIS WAS A BIG MOMENT FOR ME,” SHE SAYS. “IT WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT I REMEMBER USING ART TO SOLVE A PROBLEM. I WAS DOING SOMETHING I ENJOYED WHILE MAKING SOMETHING USEFUL FOR SOMEONE ELSE. LATER I LEARNED THAT THIS IS CALLED USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN.”

After changing majors twice, Caitlin ultimately decided to focus on graphic design. She graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in visual communication and Spanish. She joined the Interapt team in 2015 as a visual and UX intern. Fast forward to 2018, and several promotions later, she now serves as the director of design and UX at Interapt. As a UX designer Caitlin works to create web apps, mobile apps, progressive web apps, desktop apps, and websites that work intuitively creating a streamlined user experience. Through discovery meetings, in-depth research, prototype development, and product testing, Caitlin and her team are able to create products that change the way the world interacts with technology. Were you always interested in software development, design and UX? “Art and design are what really led me to technology. I am a very organized, analytical person, but my mind also functions better when I’m doing art. Through my web design class, I realized that I can make pretty websites all day, but if people can’t use them then there’s no point. At the time I didn’t realize that was called UX.” What is your favorite thing about your job and UX? “I love the people I work with, mentoring those who are more junior than me, and learning from management staff who have more experience than me. As for UX in general, I feel like I’m serving people because I have to listen to the users, and translate what they want into a set of data to implement in an app, product, or website that solves their problem. I get to see well-designed results that people like based on data.” What is your proudest accomplishment? “There are a couple of products for two large healthcare companies that are some of my proudest career moments because I was working with a great team, and I know that we did good work. We took surveys to collect qualitative and quantitative data before, during, and after development, and we determined that we empirically improved people’s lives.” What is your ultimate career goal? “That’s hard to answer because three years ago I was an intern and now I’m a director, so it’s all moving pretty fast. What I would really like to do is make the UX team at Interapt super successful. I have several goals for us in 2019, and if we hit those goals our work will have a huge impact on the whole UX community.” What advice do you have for other young women interested in entering the technology field? “If children, especially girls, were encouraged to get involved with math and science at a younger age I think we would see more women in technology,” she says. “Talk to me because that is something I’m passionate about. Also talk to other people in the field who are in positions that you want and buy them coffee.” Today’s Woman / March 2019

LASH EXTENSIONS

SELF-TANNERS

“NOT HAVING

Banana Boat’s Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion in Deep Dark Color

TO PUT ON MASCARA IN

“IT’S VERY AFFORDABLE, BUT THE BEST PART IS THAT IT GIVES A NATURAL TAN COLOR TO THE SKIN RATHER THAN AN ORANGE GLOW. SELFTANNER RESULTS CAN LAST FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS. IT’S BEST TO EXFOLIATE BEFORE APPLYING

THE MORNING CUTS MY MORNING PREP TIME IN HALF.” — Micaela Skura

HAIR CARE Pureology Nano Works Shampoo and Conditioner

“This shampoo moisturizes, but it’s not too heavy and not too light. It’s formulated for use with mature hair and colored hair.” — Kim Scannapieco

THE TANNER.”

FOR THE

— Miranda Popp

EVERYDAY WOMAN

Tan Towel or Jergens Natural Glow Body Lotion

utting your best face forward is simple: from fillers to facial masks, there are multiple treatments you can use to keep your skin looking beautifully radiant for the spring (read: DERBY) season. Heed this advice from local beautistas.

MOISTURIZERS THAT WORK

BB SKIN79 CREAM It is a moisturizer with a little bit of tint that can be used in place of foundation. The cream contains sunscreen and settles into the skin nicely. — Anne Ensign Urteaga

“TAN TOWELS ARE QUICK AND EASY, AND THEY DON’T HAVE THAT SUNLESS TANNING SMELL. HOWEVER, THE JERGENS IS GREAT FOR EVERYDAY USE WHEN YOU JUST NEED A HINT OF COLOR. IT GIVES GOOD RESULTS WHILE BEING INEXPENSIVE.” — Alissa Hicks

MAKEUP

CLEANSERS THEY LOVE

Before applying makeup, Carly Randall

Gretchen Bell cleanses her face with JOSIE MARAN ARGAN AND MILK TREATMENT followed by a spritz of ROSE WATER TONER from Whole Foods before applying makeup.

uses BECCA Backlight Priming Filter. The product is a highlighter and primer combo that creates an illuminating effect. 42

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Brittany Swan sprays a NATURA CULINA BOTANICAL FACIAL MIST on her face several times a day to get rid of blackheads.

GLAM FOR THE EVERYDAY WOMAN

By Carrie Vittitoe | Photos by Patti Hartog

Many clients like to complement their injectable filler treatments with either Dysport or Botox. These types of injectable treatments can reduce and soften fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, eyes and on the forehead. Pictured left, Dr. Chet Mays administers Dysport to treat Anna’s crow’s feet. Pictured above are popular injectable products Restylane and Dysport.

GLAM PROCEDURE:

FILLERS Expert

Dr. Chet Mays, CaloSpa Rejuvenation Center 2341 Lime Kiln Ln Louisville, KY 40222 502.814.3000 CaloSpa.com

Dr. Mays and the nurse injectors have always made my experience with injectables great, and my results have always been so beautiful. The best part is that a specific treatment plan was tailored just for me. Finding an injector who really takes their time and listens is the most important part of the process in my opinion! — Anna Tarullo

SIMPLE PROCEDURE YIELDS FAST, BEAUTIFUL RESULTS WHAT IT IS Fillers are injectable gel-like substances that fill in and smooth out areas of the face that have lost their volume (often due to age, but also diet or exercise). Many dermal fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), while others, such as Radiesse, are composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA); both HA and CaHA are naturally-occurring in the body. PRE-TREATMENT PREPARATION The client doesn’t need to do anything to prepare for a filler. The staff will cleanse the skin with an antiseptic and use a topical numbing agent prior to the injection(s). Advertorial

COST Typically, one syringe of an HA dermal filler costs $550. Depending on the degree of volume loss and the number of areas to be treated, one treatment may involve multiple syringes of filler. RESULTS Results for HA fillers are immediate and temporary (lasting six months to one year). Patients who are anxious about fillers should know that they can be dissolved immediately using an enzyme if they are not 100 percent happy with the results. Clients who are experienced with fillers and want a longeracting product may consider autologous fat

injections (a process in which fat from the client’s abdominal area is used to plump low volume areas of the face). TIME COMMITMENT Dermal filler injections typically take 10-30 minutes, but the numbing time prior to injection is approximately 30 minutes. POST-TREATMENT CARE Clients may experience some swelling or bruising after injection. Because the filler is malleable, clients are urged not to push on the area that has received the filler and avoid exercise for a day or so, since an increase in blood pressure can result in more bruising. Today’s Woman / March 2019

CELEBRATIONS Photos Joe Hulsey Photography

his bride created a “Louisville Lovin,” bright and fun, earlyfall wedding for 200 guests, including surprises such as the first dance — a choreographed dance to You’re the One that I Want from the musical Grease. “No one knew about this, and it was probably the most fun part of our wedding planning process, ” she says. Danielle Hughes married Aaron Stallard at Evangel North Church in Clarksville, Indiana followed by a reception at the Foundry at Glassworks. The bride also surprised her groom for their first look by being in a sweatshirt and yoga pants. “I am and have always been a girl who loves to dress comfy,” Danielle says. “It was hilarious, and he was shocked.” Danielle added her own personal touches to their special day by creating the table centerpieces and fun bags for the kids. “DIY helped me save a lot of money and gave me extra time with my bridesmaids.” She says her best planning tip is to prioritize what is important to you. “I wanted memories of our wedding day and I had heard a lot of people say that your photographer and videographer were very important so I knew we would spend one of the biggest chunks of our budget.”

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SEARCH: Celebration THE DETAILS Ceremony Site Evangel North Church, Clarksville, IN Reception Site Foundry at Glassworks, 815 W Market St Photographer Joe Hulsey Photography Videographer Erick Donley Videography Dress Bridal Superstore of Indianapolis Bridesmaids David’s Bridal Tuxes Tuxedo Avenue Food and Donut Cake Heitzman’s Drinks Robyn’s Twisted Sisters Bar Service Flowers Dixie Florist Music (both ceremony and reception) Mike Ballard from Lightwave Entertainment Bride’s Ring Jared’s Groom’s Ring Forevermore Jewelry Hair and Makeup Girlfriends Salon, New Albany, IN Rehearsal Dinner Wick’s Pizza, New Albany, IN Honeymoon Dominican Republic

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HER WORK WARDROBE By Marie Bradby Photo Trina Whalin

“I

loved to look at houses as a kid,” says Annie Bender, a real estate agent with K-9 Realty. “My parents would drive me around so I could look at houses. I liked the architecture.” Annie, 43, who is also on the board of the Center for Women and Families, has been working in real estate since 2008. “I started in the market when it was going crazy. It was a good way to learn.” Annie is philosophical about her work wardrobe. “The one thing I always wear is a smile,” she says. “It can change your day and someone else’s.” The next most important thing is comfort. “If you aren’t comfortable, it shows,” Annie says. “I might be meeting clients or networking. I might be putting signs in the yard. I have learned to throw a pair of tennis shoes in my car. I have been known to wear heels with my athletic pants with a blazer.” Her staple: “My classic go-to is my navy blue blazer. I can wear it with a T-shirt and jeans, a button down shirt, or a silk top and slacks with heels.” At 5-foot-10, she finds pants that fit her at Banana Republic or at Collections Boutique in the Westport Village Shopping Center. “The Vault (in the Vogue Center) is my favorite place for accessories,” she says. “It’s a place to find a nice bracelet for $30 that is unique to Louisville.” Annie also uses two clothing stylists to pick out clothes for her. She works with Nicole Bolz, of Nic and Kat Boutique, who has a storefront as well as an online business. “Nicole will come to your home,” Annie says. “The clothes are trendy and inexpensive. Really, really cool clothes.” “I also wear Cabi Clothing and work with stylist Jody Garner. Cabi has a phone app that is a virtual closet. It holds all the pieces that you’ve purchased. It shows you what you can mix and match so you don’t have to think as hard about what to wear when preparing for your day. It will help build your closet for you. It’s really great for the lady on the go.”

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We found Annie Bender at the Vines Wine & Spirit Shop with Arthur, a rescue dog. K-9 Realty is a new real estate company that is donating part of their commissions to non kill shelters for animals and animal rescue.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO TO SCHOOL?

“Women often underestimate their capabilities and diminish what they have to offer,” Rep. Sorolis says. “I encourage women who are even mildly interested to check it out.”

“...We have better laws when there are more diverse ideas brought to the table. Who better to make laws that protect young children than the mothers and fathers of those children? We need more female voices in the mix.” — Representative Maria Sorolis

2019 MLWPC POLITICAL SKILLS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL

Representative Maria Sorolis, newly elected to the KY House of Representatives, is a veteran of the school hosted by the Metropolitan Louisville Women’s Political Caucus (MLWPC). She had been a campaign volunteer — knocking on doors, making phone calls — but when she became interested in running for office herself, she knew she’d need some help. “Unless you grew up in a political family, you are relatively clueless about how it works,” says Rep. Sorolis. “I needed to learn about fundraising, the endorsement process, and the biggest piece for me was learning the digital pieces that are critical to campaigning now: websites, Facebook, email, and social media.” — Megan Willman

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48 HOURS IN SEDONA By Megan M. Seckman

l Ten thousand years ago, indigenous settlers in Sedona were attracted to the year-round, spring-fed creek that snakes through the canyon to this day — an oasis in the desert. Pioneers settled there in the 1870s as squatters protected under the Homestead Act and began farming the region. In 1902, the bucolic mountain town got its name after T.C. Schnebly applied for a postal office named after his wife. Throughout the 20th century, the town became a favorite of artists and Hollywood, and was often used as the backdrop for westerns. Now, three million people visit the town each year.

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or my 40th birthday this year, I wanted the opposite of a party: serenity, outdoor adventure, and introspection. So my husband and I packed our carry-ons and headed to Sedona, Arizona — the West’s most spiritual city and, according to the Sedona Tourism Board, one of the most beautiful places on earth. And after spending just one weekend there, I concur. Sedona is like a New Age Gatlinburg. Instead of taffy pulling, Houses of Pancakes, and putt-putt, you get spiritual vortexes, guided meditation, and smudging. Instead of foggy, evergreen covered peaks, you get cacti-studded red rock buttes. But the quaint mountain-town feel and the mountainous majesty surrounding the areas is the same (only different). A walk along main street Sedona (about three blocks long) is filled with giant cowboy statues, Mexican cantinas, and shops

hocking gems and crystals that promise clarity, power, or healing properties. Most that visit here are looking for a sense of wellbeing, a great spa treatment, and a view of the wild Red Rock Country landscape. You can view Sedona’s geological features by foot, hot-air balloon, helicopter, or pink Jeep. We went in early December, the off-season, and were able to hike in 40-50 degree sunshine sans the crowds. A direct flight now runs from Cincinnati to Phoenix on Allegiant, making a weekend getaway there a budget-friendly concept. While we didn’t get to see all that Sedona has to offer (ancient ruins, meditation labyrinths, a thriving art scene, and vortex tours), we did manage to hike about 10 miles of red rocks, eat our way through the city, and relax. Sedona managed to do exactly what it claims: heal and rejuvenate.

OUR ITINERARY: FRIDAY 11pm — Flew from Cincinnati to Phoenix; rented a car and arrived at hotel for the night. SATURDAY 8am — Drove from Phoenix to Sedona. A beautiful drive in December filled with Christmas-decorated Seguros and a morph from flat desert land to red rock mesas. 10:30am — Checked out visitor center, a must first-stop to purchase National Forest parking pass and get the skinny on the best trails. Helpful staff and maps available.

11:30am — Arrived at Amara Resort and checked in. A bottle of birthday champagne was chilling in our room. Checked out heated infinity pool and hottub, registered for complimentary yoga, and walked along the creek at the back of the grounds.

got in the hot tub. Drank free champagne, too, as we watched the sun set.

Seven Sacred Pools and Soldier’s Pass. An amazing hike!

7pm — Ate dinner at hotel (Saltrock): salmon on a bed of purple potatoes and house-made bacon for my husband, and more tacos (carnitas) for me.

1pm — Coffee and crystal shopping in town.

1pm — Ate first of many, many tacos. These were fish and shrimp with locally prepared hot sauces.

SUNDAY 7am — Yoga at hotel, followed by breakfast.

2pm — Hiked 2.6 miles on Huckaby’s Trail (#161) in the Coconino National Forest: Beautiful views of Sedona and cacti as you snake along the ridges.

9am — Hiked Brins Mesa (#119) to Jordan Cibola Pass, a breathtaking 7.4 mile loop that snakes through the red rock mesas and plateaus at the mesa top. On the way down, you travel through the forest and see some well-known Sedona sights: The

7pm — Dinner at The Hudson, an upscale yet casual American restaurant. Food and service was exquisite, prices (like most of Sedona) were high. Make a reservation if you plan to go.

5pm — Complimentary wine hour at hotel. I love free stuff, so I took two and

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5pm — Wine and hottub (I’m a creature of habit).

MONDAY 8am — Drove back to Phoenix airport and departed for Cincinnati.

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CARING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

INSIDE: A Mission to Help Kids A Shy Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Solution An Outdoor Preschool Summer Camp Listings When Your Parents Need Help

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WHAT DO YOU LEARN IN THE By Carrie Vittitoe Photos by Melissa Donald

isit Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen, Kentucky, and you’ll find yourself immersed in wooded trails with small bridges and benches, placid ponds, and hidden waterfalls dotting your path. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, you may also discover children between the ages of three and six attending school. This school has no walls, no desks, no chalkboards, and no computers. Thrive Forest School takes the traditional notion of school, covers it with mud, and pokes it with a stick. Forest schools may be uncommon in the U.S., but they have been popular in Scandinavian countries for many years. Their focus is not academic but on helping students learn soft skills that they will need to be successful in traditional school: how to assess and manage risk, collaborate, communicate, and problem solve. Thrive Forest School was born in the summer of 2018 from a nature immersion camp experiment, which was well-received by local families. “It fit the mission of Creasey. Our goal is education and trying to create the future forest leaders,” says Tavia Cathcart Brown, the preserve’s executive director.

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The success of the summer camp led to the creation of the school itself, which had its first day on September 4, 2018. The school adopted the summer camp’s motto: Your child will come home dirty or your money back. Ryan Devlin, the school’s director, says, “We haven’t had to refund any money yet.”

So what does a typical forest school day look like? Students say goodbye to their parents at the Forest Friends playground and begin a 100yard hike down a private trail to the forest classroom. Devlin says the hike might take five minutes or an hour depending on what students discover along the way, which could be deer, birds, turtles, or an interesting stick. The school’s teachers stand back and allow the children’s natural curiosities to lead the way. Once students arrive at the classroom and hang their backpacks — on branches and other forest hooks — they are allowed to play. “There is an incredible amount of imaginative play that occurs,” Devlin says.

The children might make mud, climb over logs, build a fort, or float leaves in water. Their daily routine includes eating a snack, singing songs, and hearing a story, which usually weaves in a seasonal or ecological theme. What they don’t do is sit at tables in a building and complete worksheets. Because Thrive Forest School is not a traditional classroom experience, some people may worry whether children learn fine motor skills and phonetics, which children are typically expected to have and know when they enter kindergarten. Children who attend forest schools do, in fact, develop many of the skills needed for kindergarten but not by holding pencils or learning the Phonics Dance. Forest school students are grasping sticks, picking up tiny rocks and stones, and filtering sand and dirt through their fingers, all of which enhance their finger dexterity and strength. Singing songs and hearing stories about nature builds the students’ vocabulary and ability to differentiate sounds.

FOREST? During the cold months, teachers may build a fire in the fire pit. In addition to adding heat and coziness to the outdoor classroom, children learn to cooperate by collecting tinder and kindling, as well as how to safely be around fire. Devlin says the school strives to help children manage risk in an environment that avoids hazard. Children learn some simple rules that teach them the difference between these two concepts, such as not climbing higher than their height. Kay Eskridge, whose daughter, Julia, attends Thrive Forest School, says, “I have seen growth in her confidence to try new things. Julia is naturally very cautious and was not a climber before forest school. Now she is eager to climb.” (Julia is on page 51 and above, in the mud.) Rain and snow do not stop forest school, and the weather may, in fact, make the day more interesting for the children. Thrive Forest School provides a buying guide for parents so that they know exactly how to dress their children for the elements. Children wear a base layer of wool, a thermal layer that might be fleece, and a waterproof shell. A hood, rain pants, and waterproof boots are part of the “uniform.”

There are some occasions when weather might force the teachers and children indoors, like temperatures below 15 degrees, but most of the time, children are outside. “We’re not running a boot camp,” says Devlin, noting that the teachers have the discretion to move the students inside if they feel this is best. Tarps are set up in the classroom area, so if it is raining, a child who wants to escape for a moment may seek shelter.

You’re probably wondering, “What about bathroom breaks?” Near the classroom is a tented area with a camp potty, but many of the children eagerly relieve themselves in the forest. Adjusting to forest school is usually much easier for the children than the parents, who often bring changes of clothes for their children at pick-up time. “Typically, forest school is for every child, but not every parent,” Devlin says. A parent who has a brand new car or is especially fastidious about cleanliness might struggle when the little mud monster comes bounding out of the woods to go home. Thrive Forest School plans to increase

the number of students it accepts for the 2019-2020 school year, as well as offer a two-day, three-day, and five-day program. The 5-1 student-teacher ratio is a huge benefit. “Students feel like they’re unsupervised, but teachers have their eyes on them at all times,” Devlin says. “[The children] are their own teachers to some extent,” says Thrive teacher Kathryn Keefe. “What has surprised me the most is the objects the children are interested in and how much they absorb without us guiding them. For example, one of the children found a tiny hole in a decomposing log and wanted to know how it got there. Through a series of open-ended questions, the child came to the conclusion it was a beetle hole. This is just something that cannot be discovered in a traditional classroom.” While there is plenty of data on forest schools showing that a focus on play and cooperation rather than academics is far more important in the early childhood years, seeing children literally covered in dirt or swinging from tree vines will make most any adult wish they, too, had an opportunity to relive their childhood curiosity at Thrive Forest School. Today’s Woman / March 2019

HOW THIS SHY MOM SURVIVES KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTIES By Tonilyn Hornung

have two hours to make a good first impression. Hopefully, it won’t take me that long to gather my courage, walk over to that group of parents, and say, “Hi!” How embarrassing would it be if they knew the actual truth: I’m shy? Along with my childhood love of chocolate and doodling unicorns, being shy is something I never outgrew. Local psychiatrist Dr. David Easely says, “You can’t change being shy. That’s your temperament. It’s something you’re born with.” Being shy is who I am. This is why I know that an afternoon spent at a kid’s birthday party is going to be awkward for me. Lately, my 5-year-old has turned into a professional party-goer, which has turned me into his official chauffeur and wingman. This shindig will be filled with parents I’ve never met, and I’ll find simple things like using my outloud voice a challenge. It’s in this type of environment my shy brain freezes and my tongue feels like it’s wearing a winter coat. Dr. Easely explains that for a shy person, “…it’s really difficult for

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them to meet new people. Their anxiety about this is enormous.” And this shy mom couldn’t agree more. On a normal day, one wouldn’t find me bouncing in a bounce house with a group of people I’ve just met, but these parties are a great social outlet for my kid. I’m here to support him and his classmates. The good news is being shy my whole life has helped me develop a few tricks of the trade to navigate these sticky circumstances.

Here are three of my best: 1. ASK QUESTIONS: Find another parent to speak with one-on-one, and ask them simple questions like: “Have you been to birthday parties here before?” Or “Do you know the birthday boy/girl?” and “Which child is yours?” This removes the strain of handling the bulk of the conversation. Asking questions has always helped my timid, frozen brain keep a discussion moving without feeling too much at a loss for words. Dr. Easely encourages a similar technique, “Have a rap that you know you’re going to say. You might even appear to be so at ease people won’t know you’re shy once you get good at it.”

2. BE A GOOD LISTENER: As a shy person of limited chatter, I know listening is one of my strong suits. I’ve found most people enjoy telling stories, so this is when I put my listening ears on and become an active listener. Asking more details about the event is also a good way to keep the conversation flowing. 3. TALK ABOUT OUR KIDS: Discussions about anything are easier when people have a common interest. I might be shy, but once I start talking about my son, I probably won’t stop talking until sometime next year. I love my kid, and I take great pleasure in talking about him and his interests. I’ve found that other parents do, as well. Talking about our kids is an easy in. Having these shy tips in my back-pocket relieves my social stress, but what aids me most is knowing I’ll make it through. “To really know yourself helps,” Dr. Easely reassures, “by accepting that you’ll always be that (shy) person and that people like you and want to get to know you.” That thought helps heaps. Even though I get nervous knowing I’ll have to use my words, it’s OK that I’m shy. I’ll make it, especially when I know at the end of the day there’ll be chocolate cake.

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SUMMER CAMP

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The Academy Tutoring & Day Is your child bright but school is overwhelming? Does your child not test well or need a boost in scores? DO YOU NEED PEACE OF MIND? Make An Educational Plan for Now and Beyond With Owner Jenny Osborne, 502-897-0444 SUMMER MINI-SEMESTERS (All Ages, All Subjects) • Skill Building, Enrichment, Meaningful Study Skills and Preview of Upcoming School Year • Keep the Brain Trained! • 1 – 3 Day Weekly Program for 2 hours a day (you choose the weeks) ACADEMY SUMMER TEST PREP – Summer Prep Sees the Most Gains in Scores! • We gladly work around other summer activities! • ACT, SAT, HSPT, CoGat, High School Entrance Exams, GRE and other standardized tests. • FREE UNLIMITED PRACTICE AT OUR FACILITY

ARROWSMITH PROGRAM® Conquer the Cognitive Functions that Hold Back Your Child! about 2019 our COLLEGE-BOUND SERIES & ADVOCATE 56AskMarch / TodaysWomanNow.com PROGRAM FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCES

Assumption Enrichment and Athletic Camps Assumption High School is the place to be this summer! Campers will enjoy stimulating new experiences in a safe and caring environment. Assumption offers multiple enrichment camps in areas including drama, hand lettering, girl empowerment, art, and mythology to name a few. In addition, our top-ranked coaches will lead athletic camps in volleyball, soccer, basketball, field hockey, cross country, softball, lacrosse, cheer, and archery. There are affordable opportunities for every interest! Multiple camps are available to both girls and boys in grades K-11 beginning in early June and run throughout the summer. Camp sizes are limited and will fill up fast! Early registration is recommended. Visit ahsrockets.org for a complete list of camps, dates, times, and easy online registration. Or call 502271-2675 for more information.

Camp Palawopec A good old-fashioned fun camp in the hills of Brown County, Indiana. Activities include swimming, mountain biking, canoing, soccer, basketball, climbing, campfires every night, Indian lore, crafts, horses, archery, etc. Great summer fun in a relaxed outdoor setting. One staff for every three campers. AGES:

Ages: 8 – 15 years

COST:

One week session = $795 Two week session = $1495 Three week session = $2195

DATES: Coed sessions: June 2-8, June 9-15, June 30-July 6, July 7-13, July 14-20 Boys session: June 16-22, June 23-29 Girls session: July 21-27 3497 N Clay Lick Rd, Nashville, Brown County, IN, 47448 • 812.988.2689 camppalawopec.com • mail@camppalawopec.com

Commonwealth Theatre Center

We believe each day of summer camp should be a challenging yet fun adventure, engaging your child both creatively and academically. Camp Walden provides the total package in a 7-week experience packed with a dazzling variety of programs. It kicks off in June with a colorful medley of sessions, including Science, Art, Chess, Video Game Design, STEM camps, and more!

Commonwealth Theatre Center has exciting camps for ages 3-18 that engage confidence & imagination all summer long. No experience is necessary!

In July, things heat up with our Theme Weeks, each providing an exhilarating, theme-centric focus: construct your own futuristic metropolis in Future Cities, embark on an adventure in the realm of Myths and Legends, and enroll in Walden School of Wizardry for an immersive, magical experience in the world of Harry Potter. With over 20 sessions to choose from, we guarantee Camp Walden will provide a memorable summer for any camper with a taste for fun and hands-on learning! GRADES: K-8th Grade COST: Camp Sessions (9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm) = $140/week • Theme Weeks (9:00am-4:00pm) = $300/week DATES: Camp Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21 & June 24-28 • Theme Weeks: July 8-12, July 15-19 & July 22-26 4238 Westport Road • Louisville, KY 40207 502.893.0433 • campwaldenschool.com • jpmclean@walden-school.org

Derby Dinner Playhouse Performing Arts Academy - Summer Musical Theatre Camp

Summer Academy (ages 8-13, 3 weeks) Kids work on and perform “James and the Giant Peach” – the off-kilter classic based on the book by Roald Dahl. Students get the experience of rehearsing & performing a play complete with sets, props, & costumes. 7+ sessions avail.

Derby Dinner Playhouse Summer Musical Theatre Camp is a one-week performing arts camp for students ages 7 to 17 exploring drama, music, and dance. Taught by Derby Dinner theatre professionals and focusing on creative dramatics and scenes, songs, and dance from Broadway musicals, the camp culminates in a final sharing on the Playhouse stage.

Imagination Jr. Academy & Preschool (ages 3-11, 1-2 weeks) Children expand storytelling foundations with a two-week Imagination Junior Academy (ages 5-7) taking kids into the world of beloved song-filled tales and Preschool camp (3-5) invites our youngest campers to join us in the world of pretend. Several sessions available.

Five Weeks of Options Week 1: June 10-14 Week 2: July 8-13 Week 3: July 15-20 Week 4: July 22-27 Week 5: July 29-August 3

Skill-Building (ages 9-18, 1-3 weeks) Young actors 9-18 hone theatre skills in a range of offerings, from a 3-week Shakespeare Intensive or the 2-week Contemporary Acting based on BFA acting programs. Also avail.: Audition Skills and Scene & Song Study and more! CommonwealthTheatre.org | 502.589.0084 enroll@commonwealththeatre.org

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Camp Walden

Tuition: $175 Ages: 7 to 17 Time: 9am to 3pm Limited Availability – Register today! For more information contact wallace@derbydinner.com or visit derbydinner.com/classes

Need info Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana JA BizTown Camp 2019

Summer Stretch at Kentucky Country Day School

Weeklong Sessions, $225, June 17-21 and July 8-12 3-Day Session, $150, June 24-26 Ages 9-12

Kentucky Science Center School’s Out Science Camps

You can find nine weeks of summer on the beautiful campus of Kentucky Country Day School. Visit www.kcd.org/summer to register or see our camp listings. You can also give us a call at 502.814.4329.

Is your child ready for a fun experience at a place they love? At Kentucky Science Center’s Schools Out Summer Camp, your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Our camp encourages all campers to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them with plenty of time to explore their favorite science center.

At this camp, kids run the place. Sam Swope JA BizTown is a 7,000 square foot mini metropolis where they hold jobs, receive paychecks and run their own businesses! JA BizTown is home to Kroger, UPS, Stock Yards Bank, LG&E, WDRB-TV and other regional corporations. By working in one of 16 JA BizTown shops, kids learn what it takes to run a successful business, manage a debit card and checking account, and work as a team. • Indoor academic camp • Daily lessons, hands on activities and games • Afternoon snack provided At all camps, kids will experience two complete JA Biztown simulations – with different jobs. Concepts learned and applied at camp include: Entrepreneurship, Interviewing for a Job, Business Expenses, Marketing, Customer Service, Profit and Loss, Teamwork, Personal banking, AND MUCH MORE! 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd (40203) | 502.561.5437

We offer campus for all ages, including many camps for kindergarten-age children! In the past, camps have included Messy Fun, Field Hockey, Cooking, Soccer, American Girl, All About Animals, Ninjago, Tennis, Dinosaurs, Fishing, Chess, Minecraft, Cupcakes, Paperfolding, and more! We also take great pride in our academic offerings for middle and upper school-age children. In the past, we’ve offered camps such as Decimals, Fractions, Grammar & Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, SAT Prep, and more. Our camps start running in June and wrap up in August. Camps are usually one week long. There are no camps the week of July 4. Have questions? Give us a call at 502.814.4329 or visit kcd.org/summer.

Themes like LEGO robotics, animation, wizardry, and roller coasters make science accessible by making it fun. Enhance your understanding of disciplines like chemistry, forensics, and engineering or find the science in other interests like puppetry, cooking, music, and dinosaurs. Summer also offers career immersion, project design, and advanced coding for high school students. All camps are hands-on, interactive, and engaging – the best way to combat summer slide and keep your kids ready to learn all year long. Do Science with us! Week-long camps for ages 4-14 begin May 31 and continue through August 13. Prices range from $220$245. Call 502-561-6100 or visit kysci.org/camp to register. Today’s Woman / March 2019

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The Louisville Zoo

Oldham County Schools Arts Center

Whet Your Palette

The wildest camps in town are at the Louisville Zoo

Summer Camps in Theatre, Visual Arts, Music and Dance

We are in our 7th year of camp and are excited to focus on five more unique artists to our summer camp this year. Along with our camp favorites, we have added five new camp themes including our much-anticipated SLIME ART CAMP! 2019 Art Camp Themes: • Sharks or Mermaids • Glitter & Glow • Harry Potter Wizards & Magic • Slime Art • Dinosaurs or Unicorns • Superheroes • Fairytastic: Fairies • Elves & Gnomes • Lego Masterpieces • Animal Planet • It’s a Disney World • Messy Ooey Gooey Splishy Splashy Multiple camp themes offered every week through summer. WHEN: June 3 through August 9: Morning: 8:3011:00, Midday: 11:30-2:00, Afternoon: 2:30-5:00 AGES: Age groups 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. COST: $95-$135 All Day options and One Day camp options available. Discounts for siblings and all day camping. Space is limited. Register early! WhetYourPalette.com | 502-438-8865

Pre-k through 6th grades Details and registration at https://louisvillezoo.org/camps Hurry and reserve your spot for Louisville Zoo Spring Break Camps (April 1-5) Summer Safari Day Camps (June 10-Aug. 2) are on sale now and better than ever. An exciting summer awaits campers from all grade levels with one-of-a-kind experiences and hands-on adventures. Campers can enjoy a wide range of exciting specialty camp topics geared toward their grade level including: Rockin’ Reptiles, Art Safari, Fantastic Beasts, Underwater Adventures and Jaws and Paws! Camp sessions can include special guests, personalized visits to the animal exhibits and the Zoo’s rides and attractions. Small group sizes ensure each camper gets an enriching experience. Plus, extended hours and convenient car line drop off service makes Safari Day Camp a perfect choice for kids and parents! All programs are week long (2 weeks for grades 4-6). Enroll online by April 7 for summer camps and get a discount. Must use promo code: EARLYBIRD. Enroll now – spaces fill up quickly

New camps every week! June 10 – August 2 Are you hoping to improve acting, auditioning, or musical theatre skills? Would you like to dance like a Disney Princess? Do you prefer creating with your hands and would like to explore mixed media or clay sculpting? Would you like to have an art camp with your American Girl doll? Summer is a great time to try something new, improve your skill and have a fun time with some newly made friends! You can do it all with over 40 camps for ages 4 -18! Most camps are half-day which can be combined to create a full day camp experience. Ballet/Tap classes and private music/voice lessons are also available. Please call the Arts Center at 502-241-6018 for more information or visit www.ocsartscenter.org for a complete listing of camps and to register online.

Aviation Camp at Bowman Field Join us on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 for a two-day Aviation Camp at historic Bowman Field! Sponsored by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority and conducted by the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, campers (ages 10 to 16) will learn about flight navigation, computer flight simulation and aeronautics. Additionally, aviation camp students will have the opportunity to co-pilot an aircraft with a FAA certificated pilot (weather permitting).

YMCA – Camp Piomingo

YMCA - Summer Day Camp

YMCA Camp Piomingo is the region’s premiere overnight camp for kids ages 6-16. Campers share outdoor adventures and experience fun activities like high ropes, the zip line, horseback riding and swimming in our awesome aquatics center. Our experienced and high-energy staff help campers gain self-esteem, make new friends and develop interpersonal and leadership skills.

Your child can enjoy a happy summer that lives forever! At the Y, campers will discover a sense of accomplishment and belonging, while staying active and engaged. One week or the whole summer, your child will build confidence and friendships in an enriching environment.

When: Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18

Choose from over 30 locations in Jefferson, Bullitt, Clark, Floyd and Oldham counties. We offer a full day of exciting activities for ages 3-15 including field trips, swimming, sports, games and plenty of fun. Staff focus on safety and helping children thrive, while modeling our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

For more information and to register, visit www.aviationky.org and click Camp.

Your child will grow on the inside …. by being outside. We offer a variety of overnight and equestrian camps from June 9 – August 3. Nestled in the beautiful woods of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational area just 45 minutes south of Louisville, a week at YMCA Camp Piomingo will create memories that will last a lifetime. Visit us online at ymcacamppiomingo.org or call us at 502.942.2616. Reserve your bunk today! The Y is for everyone. Financial assistance is available.

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Where: Bowman Field Cost: $274 per student (ages 10 to 16) Note: Student Financial Aid applications are accepted.

Aviation Museum of Kentucky 859-353-0467

Register online at ymcalouisville.org by March 31 and save! Use promo code: SUMMER. The Y is for everyone. Financial assistance is available.

All camp listings are also available at TodaysWomanNow.com.

By Megan Willman Photo Melissa Donald

M Alan (dad) and Breck work on a bed frame at a build event in Southern Indiana.

Build-a-Bed

WITH A

MISSION We are searching the Louisville area to find organizations that are reaching out and helping support our youth, from gaining a bed to sleep in to enjoying a safe space to hang out. And you might be inspired to try a new place to volunteer.

any children in our communities have no bed in which to sleep, and the BUILD-A-BED initiative aims to provide a quality sleeping space for every child. In Southern Indiana, Build-a-Bed is coordinated by Metro United Way, and in Jefferson County the JCPS Office of Community Support Services takes the lead. Each works closely with area school districts whose administrators, counselors, social workers, and teachers identify the children in their schools who need beds. At a recent Southern Indiana event for Clark and Floyd counties, the ‘build room’ at the Ivy Tech Training Facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, was buzzing with excitement and the smell of lumber filled the air. Teams of volunteers filled the space with tools in hand, ready to assemble the bed kits in front of them. No special skills are required to build the beds: students from Prosser Career Education Center in New Albany, Indiana, had already prepped the lumber for all 150 beds by sanding, rounding edges, and pre-drilling holes. In all, more than 180 volunteers assisted in a single day to assemble beds and bedding packages. Each time a team finished a bed, they rang a bell, and the sound of those bells ringing throughout the busy room brought a rousing cheer each time. “This is a Metro United Way program, but the work of getting these beds to the children is a true community collaboration,” said Pam Ottersbach, Southern Indiana director of Metro United Way. “It happens because people have come together to do this work. We’re already thinking about the 2019 event, where we will expand to all seven of our school districts. This is a great time to learn more about Build-a-Bed and get involved.” MISSION: The Build-a-Bed initiative, in coordination with school personnel, finds children in need and hosts build events, where beds are constructed for each individual on the list. Having a good night’s sleep is critical not only for one’s physical and mental health, but quality rest is an integral component of one’s development and academic success. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Volunteer for an event: join a bed-build team or bring your own team, serve food to volunteers, or assemble bedding packets. You can also donate money. If you know of a child who needs a bed, call the school that child attends and let them know. CONTACT: Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana — Pam Ottersbach, pam.ottersbach @metrounitedway.org, metrounitedway.org/ build-a-bed/ Jefferson county in Kentucky — Ben Langley, JCPS Community Programs, ben.langley@ jefferson.kyschools.us Today’s Woman / March 2019

(L-r) Chase Sanders and sisters Kaysha and Nakiah Clark participate in a reading session with Rachel Mattaline, a social worker from Norton Children’s Medical Association.

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Safe Spaces

By Dana Diehlman Photo by Patti Hartog

race Kids is a church for children who live in a depressed, high-crime area of Louisville. Many of the children have little supervision, come from challenging situations, and have no support systems. These “Adverse Childhood Experience” (ACE) children are the foundation of Grace Kids. In June 2013 Corey Nelson was appointed as the pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in South Louisville. Over the next four years, he developed a thriving ministry dedicated to “the least, the lost, and the last” called “Heathen Church.” One Thursday shortly after Pastor Corey arrived, he joined a group of kids sitting in the shade, and he learned that there was nothing for kids to do: the park was unsafe, the Boys and Girls Club had closed, and the pool had been bulldozed. He invited them to the church the next day for a movie and popcorn. Thirty children showed up and since that day, when there were cars in the parking lot for the adult programs, children filled the church.

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In the spring of 2016 they had a roster of over 200 at-risk children and youth. In the spring of 2017, Pastor Corey “finally worked up the courage to act on what God had been showing me for the previous four years,” he says. “I had toyed with the idea in those early days of what a church devoted to children would look like. Now was the time to act.” He proposed closing Grace and Heathen Church and relaunching as a church devoted to the spiritual needs of children and youth. On September 5, 2017, “Grace Kids! A Church for Children” became a reality, and now they have programs for youth six days a week.

Now 16, she is in regular classes and is on track for the honor roll. Pastor Corey keeps her report card on his refrigerator. Through Grace Kids, this young woman has overcome mountains and now wants to become a pastor.

SUCCESS STORY: Pastor Corey still talks about the four siblings who came after their oldest sibling had died from a brain aneurysm. At the time, they were totally unruly and spiritually bankrupt. One girl, then 11, was dealing with emotional issues from suffering molestation. She was plagued with learning challenges, was in special education classes, and was regarded as an imbecile. Pastor Corey’s wife helped her with her homework and realized that the girl was quite bright, but she had no self confidence.

Every 1 Reads, on Wednesdays, is a partnership with Norton Hospital to build reading skills.

MISSION: Grace Kids is built and designed to meet the unique spiritual needs of at-risk children and youth. ESTABLISHED: 2017 RUN BY: Pastor Corey Nelson, Assistant Pastor, and Jocelyn Church, United Methodist Church ACTIVITIES: “The Hangout” is open after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, offering a safe space. Grace Kids has a craft room, an activity room, a computer lab, a game room, and a prayer chapel. A room can only be open if there is a volunteer available to staff it.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Grace Kids needs adult volunteers (background check required), financial donations, and meals on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sunday mornings (see the website for “Meal Train” signup.) To volunteer, contact Pastor Corey at pastorcorey@ gracekidschurch.com. CONTACT: gracekidschurch.com 900 Denmark St., Louisville

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Social Worker Beth Bissmeyer, Mom Ashley McClain, and nurse Ashley Bates sit with 8-month-old Vinny Arnold, who at birth was immediately admitted to Kourageous Kids’ hospice program due to a very grim diagnosis. He has done well and graduated to their palliative care program. Vinny’s diagnosis is still life limiting. “Kourageous Kids . . . are a loving bunch of people. They never give up, don’t lose hope, and they pray and have faith in all their patients and Vinny,” say Vinny’s Mom Ashley and grandmother Christine.

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For the Chronically Ill By LaDonna Kennedy Photo by Patti Hartog

ourageous Kids is a program of Hosparus Health that is geared toward helping any child with a serious or life-limiting illness. As a non-profit, Kourageous Kids provides these children and their families with a team of experts to guide them with issues such as symptom control, counseling and spiritual support, and referrals to other community resources. We provide “wrap-around services” to the patient and their families, which allows them to focus on the child and less on the daily tasks such as medical appointments, says Sheila Otten, a licensed clinical social worker with the program. The services include a team of health care professionals: a physician, a nurse, a certified nursing assistant, a chaplain, a social worker, and a volunteer if the family requests one. For instance, if a patient needs prescriptions, the nurse handles those. Sheila says the program staff raises awareness of the needs of a medically complex child by presenting programs at doctors’ offices, schools, and community organizations. Kourageous Kids extends support to siblings navigating life with a chronically ill brother or sister. Having a medically complex sibling can be a challenge. The ill child seems to get more attention, and the sibling may feel left out. The social worker can help siblings adjust and thrive in their own ways.

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MISSION: Kourageous Kids was founded in 1980 to improve the quality of life of the patient, extending to their families. RUN BY: Kourageous Kids is a program under Hosparus Health. They have both a palliative program (for those with a chronic condition) and a hospice program (for those expected to live six months or less). THEY HAVE HELPED: The team currently serves around 90 children and their families. Since beginning services, Kourageous Kids has served over 300 children and their families. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Kourageous Kids counts on the generosity of the community to meet the needs of their patients. Most patients fall into the palliative program, which is offered at no cost to the patient. Per Ed Dohn, the clinical supervisor, the program is always in need of items such as diapers of all sizes and gift cards for grocery stores and restaurants. CONTACT: hosparushealth.org 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville

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WITH A MISSION

A Sense of Belonging By Keri Foy

ouisville Youth Group (LYG), a 501(c)(3), was created for LGBTQIA+ young adults (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or allied). The primary target age was ages 13-20, but the nonprofit has found people searching for support for youth younger than that. Early in 2019, LYG began piloting a program for youth ages 12 and younger. In contrast with its standard programming, this pilot program involves parents. “Parental support is the number one preventive factor in young adult suicide. It’s a major reason to include parents,” says Jason Peno, LYG’s executive director. Teens within the LGBTQIA+ community are five times more likely than peers to commit suicide. “Sometimes kids need more than one home. That’s what young adults find at LYG — a place to be comfortable. From hanging out one Friday night a month playing games to more structured learning focused on anything from health concerns to social development the other Friday nights of the month, LGBTQIA+ youth find a welcome mat and a sense of belonging. MISSION LYG was established in 1990 by local community members who recognized the need to provide a safe and affirming space for Kentuckiana’s LGBTQIA+ youth. RUN BY LYG is run by the board, executive director, staff, volunteers, and the Youth Leadership Council, a committee comprised of the very youth the organization serves. “All programming goes before the council before it gets put into action,” Peno says. “We always take what they say into consideration.” HOW YOU CAN HELP Recurring donations are the best kind of support, Peno says. “Five dollars a month doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, but $60 a year pays for a camp weekend or pays for one of our youth to go to Kentuckiana Pride in June.” In addition to monetary support, LYG always needs volunteers, mentors, and board members. CONTACT Louisvilleyouthgroup.org, 417 East Broadway, Louisville

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Teacher Darci Lewis (in background) assists students in her middle school class.

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Welcome to the U.S. By LaDonna Kennedy Photo Patti Hartog

he Newcomer Academy is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools. The transitional school was created in 2010 to meet the varying linguistic needs of new English language learners. The academy began this school year with 345 students and now has over 500. After the first year, most students are transitioned over to their respective schools in their English Student Learner (ESL) programs. “We have a unique opportunity to celebrate all different cultures and for students to be proud of that,” said teacher Darci Lewis. The staff serves as ambassadors for Louisville, working tirelessly to encourage families to become involved and seek out relationships inside and outside of their respective communities. Darci tells the story of a Congolese family who arrived in Louisville after years spent in a refugee camp. The three children were enrolled in Newcomer Academy. They not only had to learn English, but they also had to learn the ways of the Western world. For example, no one in the family had ever used an electric stove. The parents went on to become successful in their jobs, and the children are successful in school. One child now attends college fulltime while holding down a job. MISSION “As a community, by using an intensive curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, we collaborate to promote the language and academic skills needed for a successful transition to other classrooms and meaningful participation in our community.” RUN BY The academy partners with many community resources such as La Casita Center, Refugee Ministries, and Catholic Charities. HOW YOU CAN HELP The academy accepts monetary donations and needs volunteers to help mentor families. For example, some families need help learning our public bus routes. At the top of the school’s wish list are sports/recreational items and hygiene necessities. CONTACT jefferson.kyschools.us/schools/profiles/esl-newcomer-academy, 3741 Pulliam Drive, Louisville

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By Carrie Vittitoe Photos Melissa Donald and Patti Hartog

when your

parents need help As a loved one ages, it may become necessary to bring in outside help to ensure his or her needs are met, especially if adult children are being squeezed between the responsibilities of full-time employment and raising their own kids. Fortunately, there are companies that specialize in helping families navigate what can feel like an overwhelming process. Some of them focus on managing patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medical needs; others focus on non-medical assistance. Still other companies blend both types of care. In this Q&A article, three experts in the field of home health care answer some of the questions families may have.

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our experts “One of the most important aspects of getting care for your loved one is to make sure that the loved one feels in control.” BECKY BEANBLOSSOM President Home Instead Senior Care 20 years experience

“We all want to help our loved ones, but everybody is so busy and running in so many different directions.” NANCY GALLOWAY Owner Senior Helpers-Louisville and Southern Indiana 9 years experience

“Ultimately our goal is for patients to be safe and for them to stay in their homes independently for as long as they can.” ISSHIA GRAGGS, RN Director of Clinical Services VNA Health at Home 16 years experience

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Home Health Directory “I like to have a family meeting where everybody gets all their questions answered. As we continue to proceed, it is helpful to work through one point of contact for the family.”

Home Health Care refers to care provided in a person’s home. Medical Home Health Care is a licensed level of care that provides nursing care and personal care. (These agencies also provide non-medical care.) Non-medical Home Health Care agencies in Kentucky must be certified. Agencies in Indiana must be licensed. They can assist with the selfadministration of medications or treatments, provide limited personal care, serve as companions who prepare light meals and tidy homes, and may offer transportation or errand services.

— BECKY BEANBLOSSOM

Becky Beanblossom, President Home Instead Senior Care

BrightStar Care

406 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Ste G Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 893-4700 louisvillehomecare.org

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaker, transportation, errands, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, Parkinson’s, ALS, respite, med reminders, meal prep, end of life care, RN/geriatric case management. Cost per hour: $19-$24 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires,withhold taxes, CPR certified, drug testing Min. time required: 1 hr Special services: Joint Commission Accredited. Compassionate care, excellent service. Nonmedical care by skilled and attentive professionals. All care is overseen by a Registered Nurse and is available 1-24 hrs/ day with Guaranteed Caregiver Compatibility. Owner: Christian & Leslie McCutcheon Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA, worker’s comp

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ASK THE EXPERT:

BECKY BEANBLOSSOM, PRESIDENT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

What advice do you offer families when a loved one really doesn’t want outside help coming in, but the family members feel it is in everyone’s best interests? BECKY: It is important to understand and identify why people feel the way they do. Encouraging open, honest conversations with those we love often allows us to gain understanding about their motivations, fears and needs. When we have a better understanding about such things, we are in a better place to come alongside our loved ones and help them navigate this stage of life. It can also be helpful to call in a third party to facilitate the conversation and touch on topics that may be uncomfortable for the family to address.

How should a family handle it if they bring in home health care, but it is not a good fit? BECKY: We believe it is important that the person receiving care feels they are in control of the situation and are being heard. Seeking to understand why the care is not a good fit is important. It could be the client is not having their needs met and the plan of care needs to be modified. It could be the needs and desires of the client are not met by the current schedule or caregiver assigned. Having a conversation about what is working and what is not is the way to get to the bottom of the issue and quickly find a resolution. Our Nurse Case Managers find having regular visits with our clients allows us to talk through client goals, needs and expectations on a regular basis and stave off issues that could arise.

What specific types of home health care options are there for older loved ones? BECKY: We are fortunate to have many care options available. The key is selecting the right care at the right time. I would advise reaching out to a professional that can help explain all of the options available. We meet with families often to help them determine which care options are best for their situation. I was taught early in my career that one should always try the least-restrictive environment first. I continue to stand by that philosophy today, and feel fortunate to be in a position to help those who choose to remain comfortable and independent, wherever they call home. I think it is difficult to assume a family that has never walked this road before is going to immediately know what they need. That’s where we need to be the experts in our industry; we need to help them walk through our assessment process.

ASK THE EXPERT:

NANCY GALLOWAY, OWNER SENIOR HELPERS-LOUISVILLE AND SOUTHERN INDIANA

How do you help families know if an older loved one needs home care? NANCY: We have a new client assessment tool called Senior Helpers Life Profile that generates scores and helps us develop a care plan. This objective assessment measures a person’s level of risk across multiple areas, including safety, medical condition management, independence, and quality of life. It is based on 20 years of research, and we’re really excited about it. This tool will help us create our Smart Care Plan, which can accurately identify specific areas of concern that need immediate attention. We feel that it’s going to help us help families who know their loved one needs help but really don’t know how to address it or exactly what they need.

Helping Hands Companion Care Services

2301 Hurstbourne Village Dr #100, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 426-9783 home-companions.com

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, homemaking, transportation, errands, respite, med. reminders Cost per hour: $21 and up Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes, drug testing Min. time required: Flexible Special services: *Personalized loving care available in home, assisted living, nursing home or hospital *Scheduling up to 24 hours 7 days a week *Trained and experience caregivers *Free assessments *Serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana since 1996. Owner: Terry Graham, RN; Dawn Smithwick, BSW Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

Home Instead Senior Care “Continuity of caregivers is so very important. That’s what makes clients feel good; they get to know that caregiver and the caregiver knows their home, their likes, their dislikes, and how they want things done.” — NANCY GALLOWAY

Nancy Galloway, Owner Senior Helpers-Louisville and Southern Indiana

4101 Taylorsville Rd, Ste 200 Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 515-9515 louisvillehomecare.com

Type: non-medical Services: CAREGivers provide personal care, meal prep, medication prompting, transportation/ errands, respite, Alzheimer’s, dementia & end of life care. Nurses provide complimentary case management. Cost per hour: $22-$25 Employees’ status: Fully bonded CAREGivers have background check, drug screen & are covered with liability & worker’s comp insurances. Taxes are withheld and training provided at hire and ongoing. Min. time required: flexible Special services: We are prepared to meet your care needs within 1 hour of your call; every client assigned a Nurse Case Manager, Alzheimer’s & dementia training mandatory for all CAREGivers. Ask us about CARE FOR THE BRAVE, a Home Instead Foundation program. Owner: Becky and Brent Beanblossom Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, VA

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What is the benefit of getting a risk assessment even if a family decides not to proceed with home care?

Hosparus Health

3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 456-6200 hosparushealth.org

Type: medical Services: nursing & physician services, pain mgt, social workers, spiritual care, CNA’s, Grief Counseling Services and Volunteer Programs Cost: per day Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins., background check, direct hires, withhold taxes Min. time required: N/A Special services: Offering quality hospice and palliative care and grief counseling services to people living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. A nonprofit hospice organization providing compassionate care to any patient, regardless of their ability to pay. See our ad on back cover. Owner: Hosparus Inc. Payment Accepted: All insurances are accepted - including private pay and sliding scale

NANCY: Using an assessment as a baseline can be beneficial. It identifies where their loved one is at risk. Our Life Profile risk assessment helps a family make changes internally or with outside help. In two or three months, you do another assessment and see how things have changed.

What types of care do Senior Helpers offer? NANCY: We’re a licensed personal service agency specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia needs, as well as Parkinson’s care. We offer companion care (cooking, cleaning, transportation, and med reminders) and personal care (bathing, incontinence, transfers). We have clients that we’re with once a week or month, and clients that we see 24/7. We’re very flexible.

What do you recommend families do if they are considering home care for a senior? NANCY: If they can get to know an agency before they have a need, then they know who to call when there is a need. They should get a feel for who they trust. Have a clear vision of what type of care is needed, which is another reason to do our risk assessment.

Are families able to have a “trial run”? NANCY: If a family decides to use us, they’re not signing a contract, and they’re not locked into any set timeframe. They can stop and start whenever they want. What we find is that once we get a good caregiver in, and we work very hard to match our caregivers to clients, the client and family usually end up being so happy to have the help, and they realize what it means to them successfully being able to live independently at home. We offer gift certificates to adult children who are trying to convince their parents to try home care, which is a way to see if they’re interested in it long term.

Malone Home Care 4647 Outerloop Louisville, KY 40219 (502) 637-5474 malonehomecare.com

Type: medical and non-medical Services: state licensed private duty, initial FREE assessment by RN, concierge services, assist in ADL’s (housekeeping, meals, medication reminders), newborn to geriatric care Cost per hour: non-medical $19-$25; medical $36-$44 Employees’ status: background check, drug screen, liability ins., workers comp, ongoing education and training provided, skills reviewed annually Min. time required: flexible Special services: Our professionals are here to help your loved one, maintain independence and be cared for within the comfort of their home. Our staff ranges from certified caregivers to skilled nurses to easily adapt to the level of care required as your needs change. Owner: Tim and Terry Malone Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, worker’s comp

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ASK THE EXPERT:

ISSHIA CRAGGS, RN, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES VNA HEALTH AT HOME

What type of care does VNA Health at Home offer patients? ISSHIA: We’re what is called intermittent acute care. Our main focus is medical need that is overseen by a physician. We receive our orders from a physician, but while we’re doing our care, if we see non-medical care needs, we help coordinate other resources. Our big focus is post-hospitalization care, which makes up about half of our patients. It might be after surgery or worsening of a chronic disease, such as heart failure, COPD, or diabetes. Some patients have an infection and need 6-8 weeks of intravenous antibiotics at home. We’ll come in the home and teach a caregiver or the patient themselves. Some patients are struggling to manage their chronic diseases, and their physicians are trying to prevent them from going into the hospital. Ultimately our goal is for patients to be safe and for them to stay in their homes independently for as long as they can.

What is the process of coordinating home medical care? ISSHIA: Typically, the physician’s office liaison or hospital will contact us, but patients are able to call, and we will guide them through the process. We evaluate the patient to identify their needs, and then we collaborate with the doctor to come up with a plan of care. If we identify needs with home safety, falls, or dressing, we can bring in physical and occupational therapy. Our goal while in the home is to maximize our time to have the best outcomes.

Senior Helpers Louisville/Southern Indiana 4043 Taylorsville Rd Louisville, KY 40220 (502) 690-2648 seniorhelpers.com

“When we admit a patient, we will customize our communication based on family needs. We keep a folder that has a calendar and a spot for vital signs. Sometimes families will leave a notebook.”

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, meal prep, housekeeping, transportation/ errands, medication reminders, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and end of life care as well as respite care. Cost per hour: $20-$24 Employees’ status: Licensed/Bonded. Caregivers have background check, drug screen, taxes withheld, trained, liability/Worker’s comp ins. Min. time required: flexible Special services: Our agency is focused on client service! We understand what you need and we work hard to deliver a superior service. We want an open line of communication so that we can meet your needs!!! Experts in VA Aid and Attendance pension. Owner: Nancy Galloway Payment Accepted: private, LTCi, EFT, Medicaid Waivers, VA

— ISSHIA CRAGGS

Visiting Angels

Isshia Craggs, RN, Director of Clinical Services VNA Health at Home

126 S. Sherrin Ave Louisville 40207 (502) 897-6547 VisitingAngels.com

What is the frequency of home health care for medical needs? ISSHIA: As of right now, an episode is nine weeks (60 days). At the end of that time, we do a reassessment and may recertify the patient for another period of time. However, if we identify new needs that the patient has, it is our responsibility to bring those to the attention of the physician, and adjust frequency to patient’s needs.

What type of training is provided to caregivers to meet patients’ medical needs? ISSHIA: It’s really surprising what we can train a family to do. There are some types of infusions that patients and caregivers are not taught, such as blood products and certain drugs that require a nurse to monitor. We make sure caregivers and patients are capable and safe, and there is always a nurse on call, 24 hours a day, so families always have a resource to reach out to.

Type: non-medical Services: personal care, housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, errands & transportation, Alzheimer’s care, fall prevention, med reminders, respite, 24-hour care Cost per hour: $17-23 Employees’ status: bonded, liability & worker’s comp insurance, background checked, drug tested, direct hires, state licensed Min. time required: Flexible Special services: Customized Care by reliable, experienced caregivers. Visiting Angels allows you to select your own caregiver and conducts an inhome assessment prior to starting care. Client feedback and family communication are an integral part of our customer service. Owner: Andrew Block, locally owned & operated Payment Accepted: Private, LTCi, Veterans, Medicaid

VNA Health at Home

How are patients monitored? ISSHIA: We use telehealth monitoring in conjunction with visiting patients’ homes. We provide blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, thermometers, and scales to patients free of charge in our telehealth program. Patients can log in through an app or call in their data. If we see anything out of the norm or patients don’t call in and check in with us, we’re going to call them.

Look at TodaysTransitionsNow.com for a list of all local care communities.

200 High Rise Dr, Ste 373, Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 584-2456 chisaintjosephhealth.org/ vnahealthathome

Type: medical Services: nursing, therapy, social worker, home health aide Cost per visit: $100-$250 Employees’ status: bonded, liability ins. Special services: Providing care to the adult and geriatric populations in Louisville/Jefferson County, Southern Indiana, and surrounding areas. Owner: Catholic Health Initiatives Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private ins. Today’s Woman / March 2019

The Cleveland Family

LOUISE CLEVELAND SAYS,

‘WAIT, IT’S BEEN 20 YEARS?!’ By Elaine Rooker Jack

THE FAMILY: Louise Cleveland and her husband Jib live in Goshen, Kentucky. Daughter Kiersten, a recent UK grad, lives in Lexington, Kentucky, and daughter Hannah is a sophomore at UK. Louise is a substitute teacher for Oldham County Schools, and Jib works for UPS. They’ve called Kentucky home for 27 years.

Louise Cleveland and her daughters were featured in Today’s Woman in 1999.

ouise was featured in a story about stay-at-home moms in the May 1999 issue of Today’s Woman. Back then, she told us that she’d planned to return to work after Kiersten was born, but after she held her new baby, she changed her mind. “Maybe I should do it all, but do I want to do it all? My heart wanted to be with her . . . being a stay-at-home mom was something I wanted so much that it simply had to be.”

WHAT LOUISE HAS BEEN DOING, 1999 TO 2019: When the girls were little, she volunteered at church and at school, and eventually she began teaching preschool, part time. “I was always able to be with them; I worked while they were at school.” When they were in elementary school she began substitute-teaching,which gave her the same hours as her daughters. WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE, HER BIGGEST PROBLEM/WORRY: “I was never a big worrier, then, but one of our ongoing challenges was sleep. Kiersten was 6 or 7 months old before she slept all night.” Louise says now that her lack of experience might have contributed to the problem, and if she had it to do over again, she would try different things. THE THEME WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE: “It’s an important time to socialize, to have friends and playdates. And I always read to them and had conversations” about whatever they asked. Louise remembers taking a walk in the woods and telling Kiersten that a spider was a “daddy long legs.” Kiersten asked, “Do the mommies have longs legs, too?” THE THEME IN THE TEEN YEARS: “That’s totally different!” Louise says the hardest part for her was the beginning of the stage. “It’s a natural progression, but being close to them you don’t realize it’s happening.” She remembers walking into her teen-aged daughter’s room without knocking, suddenly aware she needed to be more respectful of her privacy. She found the teen years challenging, adding, “They are asserting their independence and trying to be mature. You know they’re smart, and the maturity is coming,” but you still worry about everybody else.

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WHEN HER PARENTING WAS AGAINST THE NORM: “I was late on everything! I didn’t understand why they needed phones. Of course, that was in the time frame when phones were just coming out — a lot has changed in technology — and I didn’t realize that phones were part of socialization, not just to call and talk. I wasn’t on top of technology.” When the Clevelands did get phones for their girls, “we talked about it with them and we were upfront about everything. When you have phones, we’re going to monitor them, because that’s what parents do. We’re not going to sneak, but every once in a while we want to know what apps (they) have. We didn’t have issues, but phones present huge potential problems.” When the girls started driving, their phones had to be in the back seat. “Your instinct is to pick the phone up, and if it’s in the back seat, you can’t.” THE THING SHE HOPES SHE TAUGHT THEM? “To open their Bibles and to love God.” WHAT YOU HOPE THEY COPY FROM YOU WHEN THEY RAISE THEIR OWN KIDS? “Reading to their children, and sharing time in an un-rushed way.” WHAT SHE’S GLAD THEY DID FOR FUN: “Travel!” The Cleveland family traveled a lot, visiting national parks as well as big cities, particularly enjoying museums. But she stresses that you don’t have to go far; they enjoyed short trips close to home, such as “the closest nature trail.” HOW THEY STAY IN TOUCH AND CONNECT, NOW: Both daughters live in Lexington. Louise and Jib make day trips to see them. “We still try to do a vacation together. We text daily. I still prefer a phone call, but texting is a quicker way to communicate. I like hearing their voices, too.” And the Clevelands are trying Google Photos. HER 1999 ADVICE TO PARENTS CONSIDERING THE STAY-AT-HOME LIFE: “Do it, and seek out the company of other stay-at-home moms.” HER 2019 ADVICE: “As you mature you realize that different things work for different people. I always knew there was more than one right way, but when you’re younger you want to do it right. I did a lot of reading, and I talked to other parents, and I would never pressure other people” to choose to stay at home. “I learned that if you spend some time, oneon-one, and give solid attention to the child, then they’re OK for a while and you can have some time for yourself, to do what you need to do.”

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