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spotlight 12 26 THINGS
Happenings, news and tidbits that caught Today’s Woman’s eye this month
18 READING, LISTENING
She knows the Internet: but what does she choose to follow?
18 JUST ASK JOYCE Should I confess my secret?
20 SURVIVAL SKILLS A doctor’s calling
20 WHY I EAT THIS WAY
Her daily dish(es)
22 TURNING POINT She offers more than bandages and a thermometer
24 TRAVEL
Where to go next?
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44 features
32 WHAT WORKS
Three beauty secrets from an insider
32 LOVE ABOUT
Her beauty secret
34 SURVIVAL SKILLS Advice: “Just get back up”
36 TURNING POINT
“What could you do with this? She answered in a big way
36 WHAT’S SHE LISTENING TO
“I want to listen to people who have what I want.” — Abbey Mueller
38 7 THINGS
Demetria Gilkey can’t live without
38 LOVE ABOUT
Her hair prescription
40 WHAT WORKS
For this food stylist
40 PASSIONS
Making an impact
42 LUNCH + FUN
Wood-fired pizza and furniture shopping
54 LIVING BEAUTIFULLY
Everywhere you look is a memory
56 LIVING BEAUTIFULLY with what others discard
58 WORK WARDROBE Spreading the Speed story
58 PASSIONS
It’s possible here
60 CAMP DIRECTORY 72 CELEBRATIONS Haley White and James Matheny
6 Pushing Through the Fears
Marie Riggs embraces a good challenge
10 Best Bodies — Terri Weber Why exercise motivates her
26 A Bucket List Mindset Changing the way you think could lead to something better
44 Home Renovation Blending historic and modern
62 Surgery & Recovery Getting the most out of your rehab
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DO YOU NEED SOME GLAM? MORE THAN A WISH LIST
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hat’s on your Bucket List? Make it more concrete than a wish list and more than something you might say in a flippant manner: “I wish I could learn to paint.” Use it more as a statement, an intention: “I will take watercolor painting lessons in 2018.” Maybe you don’t have a Bucket List. Perhaps you have a good reason?
You don’t even know where your bucket Local TVis. journalist
and of two, If you are currently overwhelmed inmother life — Shannon Cogan, maybe by a health issue or heavy responsibilities makes a daily — don’t worry. Think of this list astransformation an escape to be TV-glam read and a hope. Allow yourself a few minutes to — even if she comes from a daydream about experiences that you can look crazy day of playing forward to in the future. ball in the backyard.
Your bucket is rusted.
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You haven’t allowed yourself to get beyond the day-to-day routine. A Bucket List requires thinking outside just the normal. Why can’t you do something that you neverGet dreamed you inspired could do? Why not put some energy into being to try something new someone you didn’t know you could be?
to pamper yourself or who to make you feel Perhaps you are with people make you pour out all your plans to accommodate theirs. like a better you. Your bucket keeps emptying into someone else’s.
Isn’t it time you give priority to yourself? Sometimes it helps everyone else around you when you allow yourself to grow and expand your version of yourself. In this issue we confront a different oday’s Woman is always about being No matter the state of your bucket — rusty or comfort zone — it is about taking your best self — your most relaxed shiny, lost or empty — you will find plenty of a step intoother the world of beauty self, your most confident self, your inspiration from women in these pages treatments. it becomes a most healthy self. Sometimes that takes to fill your life with Whether exciting and memorable regular maintenance routine you do a daring jump into a new lifestyle or a experiences. for yourself or a one-time treat, a little brave step into a new career. We know it — Anita Oldham glamour can change how you feel and is always more about what is inside your think about yourself. Be a Glam Girl mind than outside your head, but at the and yourself at the same time. same time, we know that sometimes you should take a minute for yourself. — Anita Oldham
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ON THE COVER: ON isTHE COVER: who is making some bold Marie Riggs an entrepreneur
Laura Patterson is making with a up. Find moves without letting fear stop her waves from moving swimsuit line any woman can Find a little out about her latest project and how shewear. is bringing more about she’s doing on page 6. excitement into the how community (pageit6). Photo: Melissa Donald Photo: Sunni Wigginton Styling: Aubrey Hillis Makeup: Amber Schnobrich, Strandz Salon and Threadz Boutique MARIE IS WEARING: Gold Ellie Wilde by Mon Cheri Dress, $698, Silver Drop Earrings, $34, SIlver Necklace, $38, and Bracelet, $18, all available from House Of K Boutique, 502.640.0049, 137 E. Market St., New Albany, Indiana. Lavender Silk Flowe, $49, Dee’s Crafts, 5045 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews, 502.896.6755.
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MAY 2018 • VOL. 28 / NO. 6 JULY 2017 • VOL. 27 / NO. 8 PUBLISHER Cathy S. Zion PUBLISHER publisher@todayspublications.com Cathy S. Zion
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PUSHING THROUGH THE FEARS By Carrie Vittitoe Photos by Sunni Wigginton
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f you were to look up the phrase “entrepreneurial spirit,” you would probably find a photo of Marie Riggs. She founded both of her companies, Botanical Processing, LLC and Hawaiian Hula & Ori Tahiti of Louisville, during her graduate studies at the University of Louisville. It seems like an unlikely blend of interests, but she is able to bounce between them in a way that gives her energy and pleasure and keeps her balanced. Botanical Processing, LLC, specializes in the extraction and refinement of high quality oils from botanicals. Hawaiian Hula & Ori Tahiti focuses strictly on education and execution of Hawaiian hula and ori Tahiti. Marie studied mechanical engineering at JB Speed School of Engineering, but she was turned on to the idea of botanical extracting by a friend whom she had worked with as a teaching assistant. While she was intrigued by the idea of using botanicals for their medicinal purposes, what really inspired her was the possibility of creating her own unique career path. During a co-op in the surgical device industry, Marie discovered that working for a big company might not be her cup of tea. “I quickly realized that it doesn’t always matter how hard you work. Sometimes other people will dictate your future,” she says. Although she had no experience in chemistry, Marie immersed herself in study and research to learn more about the processing and extraction of botanicals from hemp. She liked the idea of using a natural product to help people feel better, but she knew she wanted to use PAGE 8 >>
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Every situation where I pushed through has been absolutely rewarding.” — MARIE RIGGS
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the safest extraction method available as well as work with farmers who produced hemp using sustainable methods. She put every cent she had into purchasing equipment, but she was also fortunate to have her father, Brian Riggs, go into business with her after he retired. While Marie runs the lab, he handles the financial end. His experience as the national director of Development Strategy and Execution for YUM! Brands has helped Marie tremendously as she has navigated her startup. “Mentors can shave years off the learning curve,” she says. She credits her father and her mother Theresa Riggs, the former president of British American Tobacco Japan (BATUS Japan Inc), for supporting her and imbuing her with a strong work ethic. Marie says the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp brings business to her; she regularly fields phone calls from interested clients. Once CBD is extracted, she is able to formulate it into other products, such as creams and salves, as well as edibles, which clients have told her they use for a variety of conditions, including multiple sclerosis, cancer pain, and anxiety, although according to FDA regulations, neither Marie nor her company can make claims as to the product’s helpfulness or usage. “It is important to provide people with a natural alternative to certain medications they are taking that end up doing more harm than good,” she says. Recently Marie started developing her own line of CBD products. “I’m calling it Kōkua, Hawaiian for the desire to help, aid, and assist others.” Products will be available through her website KokuaCreations. com. She also continues to manufacture private label CBD products for other companies/ brands. As a business owner, Marie says bulk processing is not her goal. She is always experimenting to find the most
efficient methods that produce a high quality product. She has been known to work in the lab until the wee hours of the morning to get things just right.
HER DANCING JOB For someone interested in chemistry and adept at mechanical engineering, Polynesian dance might seem an unusual hobby, but Marie was actually born in Hawaii when her father worked in Asia for YUM! Although athletic, she had never taken dance lessons. While doing her co-op work, she discovered a woman named Francesca Trego who taught Hawaiian hula and ori Tahiti in Hamilton, Ohio. Marie took lessons from Francesca and developed a real love of the culture, music, and dance. When Marie came back to Louisville, she missed the classes and camaraderie, so she decided to open her own studio. One of the best things about both of her businesses is that she has flexibility. Her businesses are near each other in an industrial complex, so even if she is working in the lab, she can pop over to her studio to teach classes. Once lessons are over, she is able to head back to the lab to check on equipment and see if processes have run. Perhaps the biggest lesson Marie has learned in her dual business ventures is that she has to make pushing through fear a habit. “Every situation where I pushed through has been absolutely rewarding,” she says. She gets scared and often makes mistakes, but she says she has to remind herself that failing in one specific pursuit doesn’t make her a failure. “I cannot let [failure] get me down,” she says.
Marie’s Bucket List • Grow the hemp business to all 50 states in the next 5 years. • Sponsor scholarship funds and a research fellowship for women in STEM fields. • Dance on the beaches of Tahiti.
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BEST BODIES
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TERRI WEBER AGE 60 JOB Investor Relations Manager, Greater Louisville Inc. WORKOUT SPOT Jewish Community Center, Seneca Park, and the Parklands PASSION I was not always fit. After my divorce, I started playing tennis but also started drinking. Finally with the encouragement of my support team, I stopped drinking and have been sober for 25 years. I exercise regularly as part of my health and wellness. The exercise reward is energy, happiness, physical, and mental strength. BIG WIN Taking my grandchildren hiking in the Parklands has been a great accomplishment. Celebrating turning 60 by Hiking in Zion & Bryce National Parks and St. George Utah. MOTIVATION As part of my recovery, exercise helps me stay strong and focused. I’m happy when I can walk or run outside. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete my 10,000 steps per day. BIGGEST EXCUSE I don’t have excuses — I have gym memberships, the great outdoors, and I can do exercises in my basement. If I only have 15 minutes, I will get something done.
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Terri’s Bucket List • Hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. • Visit Machu Picchu, Peru.
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26 THINGS (Why 26? Because we are 26 years old!)
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“You just don't luck into things as much as you'd like to think you do. You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities."
Happenings, news, and tidbits that caught Today’s Woman’s eye this month By Anita Oldham
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— BARBARA BUSH
If having the PERFECT HAT is on your bucket list, here are a few more:
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(2) Hat by Kenzie Kapp Custom Handcrafted Headpieces, kenziekapp.com (3) Hat by Jenny Pfanenstiel, www.formemillinery.com (4) Hat by The Willow Tree, 502.423.9822 (5) Hat by Maureen’s Creation, 502.407.1772
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After Derby, join us at one of these 4 events in May:
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6 May 11: Maryhurst Journey of Hope Luncheon (Maryhurst.org) 7 May 16: 100 Wise Woman Breakfast with FBI Agent Amy Hess (leadersshiplouisville.org) 8 May 18: American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon (heart.org) 9 May 19: FEAT Outrunning Autism Walk at Parklands (featoflouisville.org)
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10. Get your tickets to Most Admired Woman 2018 (held on June 26) at TodaysWomanNow.com
Meet the Today’s Woman
AWARD WINNERS and learn what it takes to walk in her shoes.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Reception 5:30 pm • Program 6:30 THE OLMSTED Tickets are $40 individual and $300 for table of 8. Go online at www.TodaysWomanNow.com or call 502.327.8855. Today’s Woman / May 2018
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26 THINGS 5 THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR MOTHER THIS MONTH 11. Catch this Speed Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism, that broadly surveys a key chapter in art history in which an international group of female artists overcame gender-based restrictions to make remarkable creative strides until May 13.
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m 12. Pick up a sweet treat at The Bakery at Sullivan University, 3100 Bardstown Rd.
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13. Attend a Garden Tour There are many over the summer, but one this month is the annual Kilgore House and Garden Tour on May 19 and May 20 from 10am to 5pm. www.kilgoregardentour.org k 14. Go with your mom to make custom jewelry together at the new Kendra Scott store at Oxmoor Center which also partners with local charity organizations including the Junior League of Louisville, Family Scholar House, Ronald McDonald House, and Hosparus Health. 15. Go to a Spring Concert: On May 11 and 12, the Louisville Orchestra will close the season with Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. LouisvilleOrchestra.org
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What’s on the Spalding University’s Bucket List?
We asked Angela Leet, second vice chair at Spalding University, about Angela is also a Metro her bucket list for Councilwoman. Spalding. •A degreed program in Restorative Practices and for Spalding to be at the forefront of meaningful criminal justice reform. •T o create a tuition rate structure where no graduate of Spalding University would have to pay back student loans longer than 5 years post degree. •C ompletion of fundraising and construction of the new athletic fields in West Louisville.
20. Her personal list? • Become the first female mayor of her hometown of Louisville. • To attend the Country Music Awards in the front row with Reba McEntire. • To participate in an archeological dig in Pompeii.
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3 Things on the Bucket List for the Olmsted Parks We asked Layla George, new president & CEO of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, what was on her bucket list.
21. For the community to recognize and appreciate the value of Olmsted Parks Conservancy and the role we play in protecting and enhancing the jewels of our urban park system.
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22. I would like for our organization to have a greater presence in the parks. For us, that may mean partnering with community organizations to support their neighborhood celebrations and hosting special events in the parks for our Olmsted Parks Conservancy members.
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is celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2019, and I look forward to inviting the entire community to help us celebrate through a variety of events in our Olmsted Parks!
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Her personal bucket list? “Right now, I am planning a trip to Lebanon with my father and sister to visit the small town where my great-grandparents lived. My goal is to visit all the National Parks (she’s been to half). Next is Glacier National Park.
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WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
This pasta salad is perfect for taking on the go. Pack up a bottle of Prosecco, a few types of meats and cheeses, and a crusty baguette to go along with it, and you’ll set the scene for a special Mother’s Day. Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 10 Mins Serves: 8-12 Ingredients For the Vinaigrette 1 shallot, quartered 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, leaves only 1 large clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt
For the Pasta Salad 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta 1-pint halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 1 peach, chopped 1/2 cup baby arugula 12 ounces mini mozzarella balls, drained and halved salt and pepper to taste
Instructions For the Vinaigrette Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside. For the Pasta Salad Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and stir in the penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water in a colander. Shake off the excess water and place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, peas, chopped peach, arugula, and mozzarella balls over the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss well to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed.
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SHE KNOWS THE INTERNET:
BUT WHAT DOES SHE CHOOSE TO FOLLOW? Photo by Melissa Donald
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ristina Johns is young, successful, and funny. She is director of social media marketing at Vest Advertising. Find out what makes her laugh, keeps her balanced, and how she stays informed.
Who I’m following • LouWhatWear “Danielle Davis is hands down the best fashion-blogger in Louisville. Why? Because her posts are honest and real. Everybody wants to be a fashion blogger, and everyone’s account seems very fake. Danielle doesn’t bombard you with ‘Swipe up to shop!’ posts, and her captions are low-key hilarious. Seriously, you need to follow her.”
Kristina’s Bucket List • Run a mini-marathon in every state.
• My Mom and my friends’ moms
• Visit NYC during Christmas time. • I'm 100% Lebanese, and my extended family lives in Beirut, Lebanon — so to visit all my cousins and family over there. • Adopt a dog and name him "Wafflz." SEARCH: Kristina Johns
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• Miserable_men on Instagram “This Instagram account of guys looking miserable and/or asleep in shopping malls makes me laugh every time.”
• Facebook Ads Hack Group “Anyone that’s in Facebook marketing needs to be in this group. It’s people around the world posting about Facebook marketing. It’s 500 times more helpful than any support chat you’ll ever encounter.”
What I’m Listening To Kristina hates silence. Anytime she’s alone, there’s some type of noise in the background. “Silence is so loud and weird,” she says.
“Parents are the most underrated friends to have on social media. They like and comment something positive and will share just about everything. Shout out to my mom for being my No. 1 hype girl on social media, #TeamDiane.”
• Sword and Scale
• Every major news outlet
Beyoncé’s latest visual album, Lemonade
“I watch all the daily press briefings from the White House on Facebook Live. I think it’s not only important, but should be a requirement, to be knowledgeable about what’s going on in the world.”
“Sword and Scale is a podcast about famous murders, how they were solved, and the story behind them. There’s even a two-part episode about Louisville in one of them,” Kristina says.
“This album dropped almost two years ago, and I still bump to it in my car with full volume. I know all the lyrics to this entire album. No shame.”
Should I Q: “How can I tell my husband I cheated on him 10 years ago? I would never want to disrupt what we share together.” Confess my JOYCE: I am not an advocate of possession of secrets in marriage. I believe should never be undisclosed passwords, financial accounts, private Secret? there friends, and the like. However, the adage of “silence is golden” bears By Joyce Oglesby
exploration in this case.
Who benefits from telling? You, of course. But not for long. You desire to clear your conscience about something you know is wrong now, but you also knew was wrong then. When the affair was in process was the best time to have come clean. There were no kids on the scene. Your relationship was rocky. The marriage might still have been salvaged, even with the news of infidelity. At the present time, you are the only one who seems to be suffering. Should the cat jump out of the bag today, the devastation process begins to take its toll. In the meantime, your conscience might be cleansed…and it might not. Read more in-depth solutions by Joyce at TodaysWomanNow.com.
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SEARCH: Just Ask Joyce
HER DAILY DISH(ES) Amanda’s Bucket List
By Ashli Findley Photos by Melissa Donald
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manda Hiner is a fitness enthusiast whose everyday life consists of advocating for health and wellness. The 38-year-old is the owner of and an instructor at The Barre Code Middletown, a franchise of the Chicago-based women’s fitness studio. She and her husband Ben also own all of the Edible Arrangements franchises in Louisville as well as two in Lexington.
• Travel to Fiji. • Learn to swing dance. • Learn archery.
A normal day of eating for Amanda includes: Breakfast: overnight oats or eggs, an avocado with extra virgin olive oil, and toast; Lunch: A salad Dinner: Seafood or poultry with vegetables; Snacks: raw foods every couple of hours in between meals, like a handful of nuts, a banana, or an apple.
“I eat the way I do to basically nourish my body and to be able to feel my best and be at my best 100 percent of the time . . . We’re going to feel how we fuel.” SEARCH: Amanda Hiner
A Doctor’s Calling
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SEARCH: Valerie Briones-Pryor
Valerie’s Bucket List
r. Valerie BrionesPryor realized by the time she was in high school that she was destined to follow in her physician parents’ footsteps. But what she never imagined was one day climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Along with Matthew, her husband of 13 years, Valerie models her active lifestyle for her 4-year-old son Brandon. As the medical director for the Hospital Medicine Service Line for KentuckyOne Health, Valerie toggles her time between practices. As an internist and hospitalist, Valerie says her responsibilities
Valerie tries to be a healthy role model for her son Brandon by staying active.
combine coordinating patient care with administration. “It’s the hospitalist’s job to make sure we are being accessible and available to the patient,
but also to make sure the hospital is running efficiently. For years, Valerie worked in internal medicine alongside her father in his practice in the South End. She says the role modeling of both her father, still a practicing physician after 40 years, and her mother, a primary care physician who is chief medical officer for ParkDuvall Clinic in west Louisville, influenced her philosophy on patient care. “To them, medicine is not work — it’s what we do, it’s our calling. One thing I really love about my dad is he really knows all his patients. What’s going on in their lives really will affect their medical issues.”
• Run a marathon in every state. • Climb Mount Kilimanjaro with our son when he’s old enough. • Ride on one of the Tour de France routes.
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She Offers More Than Bandages and a Thermometer
SEARCH: Julie Collings
By Lucy M. Pritchett Photo by Patti Hartog
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ulie Collings discovered that being a school nurse involves much more than taking temperatures and dispensing bandages. Julie began her nursing career as a staff nurse and then an outpatient surgery pre-op nurse. That was when Julie’s mother, who works for the New Albany Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation, suggested that she become a substitute school nurse. Julie jumped at the chance. “I was a single mom and was hoping to get my foot in the door with the schools. The driving force was to get a job with hours so I could be on my son’s schedule. After one year as a substitute, I was offered a full-time position.” Now, Julie has been a school nurse with the New Albany Floyd County schools for 25 years. “Being a school nurse is so different from bedside nursing. I’m working with the whole child, which sometimes includes their families. I cover three elementary schools — about 1,400 students — and make my own schedule every week.” The students present more than colds and upset stomachs, Julie says. “Over the past 25 years, I’ve seen more chronic health issues such as type 1 diabetes, food allergies, and seizures that require medication. Also some students have mental health issues.”
Julie’s Bucket List • Learn to play the piano. • Hike the Grand Canyon. • Visit all the National Parks. Julie has been a school nurse for 25 years and was named School Nurse of the Year in Indiana for 2017.
Ten years after receiving her bachelor’s degree, Julie earned her master’s in public health from Indiana University Bloomington. She says that fits in very well with school nursing as she tries to help the students with any family circumstances that become barriers for the student attending school. “Our goal is to keep the child at optimum health to be in school, and that sometimes involves social services and other healthcare agencies. We have done everything from
helping families apply for Medicaid to arranging to have the family home’s heat and water turned back on.” In November 2017, Julie was named Indiana School Nurse of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Nurses.“It’s exciting for me to celebrate my 25th year of being a school nurse and to win this award,” Julie says. “It’s very challenging, and I love when I can connect students and families with services that can help them.”
Is Love Q: “I’m so sick of love. Everyone I love seems to hurt me. Is love really worth the pain?” Worth It? JOYCE: Love is a necessary part of life. Had I given up on love as a young girl, I By Joyce Oglesby
would have never tasted the richness of the emotion. But, I had to realize that I couldn’t make everyone happy while I was cradling a broken heart. I’m still a very generous person, for I learned that giving is an essential element in love, but also that it can’t be one sided. I strive to use wise judgment in those I give love to. Some of the wisdom I’ve learned is couched in this simple three-part litmus test:
1. Am I the only one giving in this relationship? 2. Does the one I love respect me? 3. Is this person I love causing me more pain than joy? Read more in-depth solutions by Joyce at TodaysWomanNow.com. Write Joyce Oglesby at justaskjoyce@gmail.com and find a solution for life. SEARCH:
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WHERE TO GO NEXT? By Megan M. Seckman Photos submitted
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ive years ago Michelle Freiberger, a nurse practitioner, found herself in an existential crisis. She was locked into her 9-to-5 career — where she had to be granted permission to take a week’s vacation — and was feeling dissatisfied with her life. She had done everything “right”: she bought a house, paid her bills on time, and amassed a plethora of possessions. But her things did not bring her joy, and she needed a change. First: She set off as a Traveling Nurse So, Michelle started the process of systematically purging. First, she got rid of the clutter that surrounded her. Then, she rented out her home to become a “I decided traveling nurse. For two-and-a-half years Michelle worked as a traveling what I want nurse on various Native American reservations. She learned to live simply.
are experiences. I want to live my life right now, not waiting until I retire or have the next thing.”
Then She Took a Break to Hike Last February, she decided to take a break from her career to hike the Appalachian Trail — truly testing her ability to live with the bare minimum. “I loved the idea of having everything on your back. It was the ultimate purge,” she says. “It was the hardest thing I had done in my life. I hated it! It was lonely and cold, and I spent several weeks on the trail wondering what I was doing there.” Michelle lasted five weeks on the Trail and covered 300 miles. While hiking she met many interesting people, including a friend, Travis. The two hikers, alone and freezing in the woods, devised a plan that would take them on a very different path, far away to Southeast Asia. Then, She Left for Singapore A month after leaving the woods, Michelle and Travis boarded a plane and flew to Singapore. The two adventurers spent two-and-a-half months last summer traveling the region. They toured museums and
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relished the history of Singapore and visited Hindu temples in Bali. While hiking through the rice patties of Ubud, Indonesia, they were invited to a sacred Hindu ceremony by a welcoming family they met along their stroll — the only American faces in the throng of thick incense and revelers. Then to Europe After a couple of months in Asia, the two parted ways and Michelle embarked on another adventure, spending 10 days in Rome before moving on to Croatia. By the time she had gotten to her last stop, Germany, she had stayed in more than 50 hotels. Questioning Her Next Move This has been an eventful year for Michelle. One filled with soul-searching, mystery, and adventure —all of which began with the weight of too many things. “I always felt success meant the house, the 401K, now I’m questioning if I really do need these things. I decided what I want are experiences. I want to live my life right now, not waiting until I retire or have the next thing.” What’s next for Michelle?
Michelle befriends one of the locals at a Hindu ceremony. (at right) Michelle bonds with one of the monkeys from the Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali, Indonesia.
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Well, she doesn’t exactly know. “I’m at a crossroads. I’m giving myself two months to figure out my next move. Do I continue my travels? Or do I stay at home and nurture my relationships with friends and family? Both are important to me and have consequences. My life is a grey area, a big question mark right now, but at least I don’t feel stuck. I get to choose.”
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BUCKET LIST MINDSET By Carrie Vittitoe Photos by Sunni Wigginton
Perhaps we should think of a bucket list as a mindset rather than a list of things to accomplish. What attitudes and
behaviors help us to follow our personal and professional dreams? Should we have a structured plan or allow serendipitous events to lead us in life? LISTENING TO HER OWN VOICE
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’ve never really had clear goals,” Jessie Browning says. “I’ve been inspired by something in the moment and done that.” She started saying she wanted to be a police officer in the eighth grade, although her father, who had been in law enforcement, expressly warned her against it. After graduating from high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jessie became a police aide in an internship program that helped people under age 21 get their foot in the door so they could become sworn officers once they were of age. During a visit to Farmington, New Mexico, where her grandparents lived, she read on a billboard that the local police department was hiring community service officers. When Jessie walked in to get information, she was hired on the spot. Soon after Jessie was allowed to enter the police academy; she became a sworn officer in 1991 right before she turned 20. In 1996, she moved to Louisville and was hired by the Jefferson County police department (before the city/ county merger). For years, she worked overnight hours on patrol with occasional temporary duty assignments. In 2003, she took the test to become a sergeant, which she says had a powerful redirecting effect on her. “I had a very singular scope and vision of what I thought policing was,” she says, but seeing the bigger picture altered her viewpoint. Jessie worked for five years in the training division, implementing a program that offered her the
opportunity to train not only local officers, but officers in other states and even as far away as Okinawa, Japan. She says this program was a big shift for the department, focusing on journaling and emotional intelligence. “It was really touchy-feely for cops,” she says. Eventually, Jessie was promoted to lieutenant, where she was able to get a sense of how budgeting and politics impact policing. The stress of a career in law enforcement, though, was gradually taking a toll on her. During a particularly trying time when she was writing grants and forgot her son’s soccer meeting, she told the police chief she would be retiring as soon as she was able. Four months later, in 2016, Jessie took off her badge. While Jessie has kept her toes in policing by working at headquarters on a part-time basis, she continues to listen to the gut feeling that guides her in personal and professional decision-making. There were many years in law enforcement when Jessie says, “I denied myself the opportunity to find my own voice,” but eventually she gained the confidence to listen to that voice and allow it to guide her, which she continues to do in retirement. She is focusing on raising her three children and writing two books, one a fictional story about a detective, and the other a nonfiction work about being a female police officer. She continues to use what she learned in the force to guide her to be a better person. “Being a police officer made me a much less judgmental person,” she says.
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BE OPEN: “HAVING A PLAN CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR HAPPINESS.”
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ailure is never fun, but failure is not the worst thing that can happen to you,” Christy High says. “Even though things crashed and burned, I was able to start over. It didn’t kill me.” An acceptance of risk has led Christy to opportunities that she wouldn’t have had if she’d had a rigid plan and stuck to it. During the day, Christy is a senior product management analyst at Neustar, but when she isn’t there, she works as a certified Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor. The path that led her to both of these occupations was a little off the beaten trail. When Christy was in her 20s, she worked as Cleopatra when Horseshoe Casino in Southern Indiana was known as Caesars. It was there that she met Las Vegas hypnotist Anthony Cools. He hired her, and she traveled with him, learning about stage work and hypnosis. The knowledge she gained about hypnosis and how it can mitigate pain made her want to utilize it in the future when she had her own children. As her pregnancy with her daughter, Rowan, progressed, Christy learned about Hypnobabies, a program that uses hypnosis techniques to manage childbirth. She was so enthusiastic about the program because of her past experience with hypnosis that nine months after her daughter’s birth, she traveled to to take Hypnobabies training. Because her family had witnessed the pain management that hypnosis brought to her drug-free delivery of Rowan, she served as a hypno-doula for both her niece and nephew. An open mindset is critical to allowing success to happen. “Having a plan can be detrimental to your happiness,” Christy says. She says people sometimes pass up something they are good at because they are too focused on a rigid plan. “It’s OK to do things spontaneously,” she says. Although a willingness to take “exits off the interstate” has led Christy to find amazing personal and professional opportunities, she sometimes has to directly refocus herself to stay healthy and happy. “You can’t serve from an empty cup,” she says. Periodically, she reassesses what she is doing and why. “I focus on the things that I’m enthusiastic about and love.” BUCKET LIST
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‘I THREW A DART, AND IT LANDED IN KENTUCKY’
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elsey Fox’s decision to move to Kentucky in 2014 says a lot about her bucket list mindset. She lived in California and says, “I threw a dart on a map, and it landed in Kentucky.” She had been doing freelance writing but felt the need to change her life, in part because of the high cost of living in San Francisco. Upon moving to Kentucky, she landed a job at Highlands Latin School, where she taught fifth grade for three years. While she loved teaching and says a part of her misses it every day, she also knew that she wasn’t 100 percent satisfied. She wanted to blend her intense love of travel with her writing. “I’d lose my courage and then think about it a little more. I just needed to pull the Band-Aid off,” she says. Even though she taught all day, she had continued doing freelance writing at night during her years at Highlands Latin. Shortly before the end of the school year in 2017, she began getting more writing jobs lined up in preparation for making that her fulltime job. She also began taking steps to cut her spending. She says she canceled every subscription she had and began shoveling money into an emergency fund. “I gave myself a lot of pep talks about why this is important to me and why I needed to keep moving forward,” she says. Her first trip after leaving teaching was to spend six weeks exploring Malaysia and Thailand. She had always dreamed of seeing orangutans in the wild. She used this experience as a money-earning opportunity, as well, since she sold some of her photos and wrote articles about her adventure. It meant a lot for Kelsey to be able to pay for her father and sister to travel with her to Italy in 2017, not only because it fulfilled her dad’s bucket list wish but because it gave her a sense of pride in what she was accomplishing as a freelancer. “I always said I wasn’t going to be a starving artist,” she says. Kelsey’s financial stability made her feel more assured of her talent and hard work, and she says it definitely gave her a sense of pride. It also reaffirmed for her that sometimes making a big move is the best move.
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Three Beauty Secrets from an Insider By Lucy M. Pritchett Photo by Patti Hartog
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t takes more than scissors and a shampoo cape to make a hairstylist. Kim Scannapieco, part owner of LeBliss Salon & Spa in St. Matthews, has been in the salon industry for 34 years. She originally worked in managerial and HR positions but 17 years ago decided to go to hair school and earn her place standing behind the salon chair. In addition to tending to her own clients, she also serves as trainer for apprentices and new employees.
ABOUT CURLY HAIR “I have curly hair so I know how to cut curly hair because I have an understanding of it. I offer a keratin therapy that is a smoothing treatment and keeps hair stable so it doesn't change with humidity. It's not permanent and will eventually wash itself
out. The client can still wear a curly style, but the treatment takes the frizz out.”
SEARCH: Kim Scannapieco
ABOUT EYELASHES She recommends Babe Lash Eyelash Serum. “This eyelash growing serum takes a while to work. You have to use it three or four weeks before you start to see a difference. I apply it to the roots of my lashes every night and let it dry. I've used it for the past three years. (Writer’s note: I can attest that this works: Kim’s eyelashes are so long and full she can push open doors with them!)”
ABOUT SHAMPOO She loves 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’s Bucket List •C atch a wave surfing. • See Italy. •T ravel the coast of California including hugging a northern redwood.
HER BEAUTY SECRET Story and Photos by Miranda Popp
One spring, Micaela Skura found herself looking toward a full Derby and wedding season, and, to her, it made sense to get lash extensions. Lash extensions from Skye Lash Lounge have been Micaela’s best kept beauty secret for nearly three and a half years now. “Not having to put on mascara in the morning cuts my morning prep time in half.” However, it’s a love/hate relationship that Micaela has with getting lash extensions because as a busy “mompreneur,” it’s hard to turn everything off for that hour during the process of getting them applied. “You have to tune out everything during the application.” Micaela Skura works in public relations and philanthrophy with Delta Dental and is owner of Armourflo Flooring.
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Maintenance: every three to four weeks. First session is two and a half hours; one hour each session afterward for fill-ins. Cost for monthly maintenance: $55-75
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ADVICE: “JUST GET BACK UP” By Holly Hinson Photo by Sunni Wigginton
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oni Clem, president of Scoppechio, an awardwinning advertising agency in Louisville, didn’t always know that she wanted a career in advertising. A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in teaching, Toni found her vocation by telling her boss she was bored. “In some cases, that might get you fired,” Toni says, “but in my case, he put me in charge of marketing.”
A CAREER THAT FIT That position led to another one at one of the larger ad agencies in Lexington, where Toni later became the vice president of media. When her Lexington company competed against what was then Creative Alliance for a client pitch, Toni’s career path veered in a new direction. “This was right when they were coming on full bore and everyone was talking about this blond bombshell running an agency in Louisville,” Toni says. That “blond bombshell” turned out to be Debbie Scoppechio, a key figure in Louisville’s advertising community for more than three decades. Toni says she loved Debbie immediately when they met, and four months later, Toni moved to Louisville to take the position of senior vice president of media for Creative Alliance. Her early journey at Creative Alliance in the 1990s was intense. “There was no down time, it was 24-7, I was always on, always had to be ready, on point, and focused.” But Toni says that pace complemented her work style. I always want to be moving forward, and I knew I would have to make sacrifices to be in the
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position I eventually wanted to be in,” Toni says.
EXPLORING NEW AVENUES After 10 years at the agency, Toni was hired by a client, launched her own consultancy business, Tonic Marketing, in 2000. “I don’t know that I necessarily wanted to do a consultancy, but I fell in love with it,” she says. In 2006, Toni returned to the agency, now called Scoppechio, as president, a position she still holds 12 years later. She says the role gives her a chance to make a difference in people’s lives. “In advertising, you work really, really hard, and I wanted to make sure those employees that were working hard reaped the benefits of that.” The executive says one challenge of her role is to stay ahead of the rapid changes in the industry. Toni gave an example of how change happens. “We recommended a client use digital, right when it was coming out 18 years ago. They said it was the stupidest idea they ever heard, but we urged them to at least test it. This company still exists now, and their budget is almost 90 percent digital.”
LEARNING FROM THE MASTER Another critical component of success in the advertising world is tenacity, a trait Toni says was one of the many things she learned from her friend and mentor Debbie Scoppechio, who passed away in 2016. “It was that doggedness; she never gave up, not once — not professionally and not personally. I certainly hope that becomes part of my DNA. Part of the reason I am
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The slide located at the Scoppechio office symbolizes the company’s efforts to create a fun environment for their clients and employees.
where I am today is because we were strong together. I watched her and learned. I’m my own person, and she let me be that. It’s not that we didn’t go back and forth. We did, but that’s what strong women do, right?” she says. Toni says Debbie’s legacy in the advertising industry was huge as a woman CEO who had to break through some glass ceilings. “She pushed forward past the naysayers. If there was a man in the room, she was equal to him, and she learned from him. She said to embrace it. Embrace the things that make men strong, and the things that make women strong and put them together.” Toni’s own advice for women in leadership is about making your own
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way. “You owe it to yourself to get smarter every day. You owe it to yourself to walk with a purpose. You owe it to yourself to be fearless. Ask for that job, for that promotion, for that assignment. You’re going to get knocked down a lot of times, but get back up. Just get back up.”
5 THINGS TONI CLEM IS PASSIONATE ABOUT 1. Strong female leadership — It started with my mom and my sister. 2. Being kind and being strong. 3. Not taking myself so seriously. 4. Helping others succeed and making a difference. 5. Being a lifetime learner.
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“WHAT COULD YOU DO WITH THIS?”
SEARCH: Jasma Kinard
SHE ANSWERED IN A BIG WAY By Lucy M. Pritchett Photos by Patti Hartog
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ometimes, with a little nudge, a good idea turns into a great idea. After working as a stylist for 10 years in an open floor salon, Jasma Kinard felt the time had come to, as she says, “step beyond the chair” and open her own business. That was the good idea. The great idea came when Jasma looked at a small salon space for rent in the historic Heyburn Building at Fourth and Broadway and the manager showed her a much larger suite of offices that had housed a medical practice. “She asked me, ‘What could you do with this? What if you took this space and brought people with you?’” Jasma says she decided to take the opportunity at hand to think bigger. That nudge was what inspired Be Unique Salon Suites, an upscale salon offering space to other women to start and grow their own independent businesses. Jasma and her husband and business partner Freeman
Kinard totally renovated the area and promoted the suites on Facebook, its website, and by word of mouth. “We started with five business owners in April 2016 and now there are 14 independent owners including mostly beauty professionals, but we also have a caterer, travel agency, and a gift boutique.” Jasma, who still works as a stylist and manages the suites, says her entrepreneurial dreams turned into something bigger than she ever thought. So much bigger, in fact, that a second location at 6th and Main opened this month with 11 independent business owners. “As we expand, I can help more and more women see their dreams come true. We give you the space to do what you love,” Jasma says. “We are a place for women to grow and learn their business and hope they will expand.”
Jasma’s Bucket List • Travel to Cuba and Brazil. • Open a 30-suite facility to continue to help more women start their business. • Start a charm and etiquette school for girls ages 11-17.
“I want to listen to people who have what I want,” Abbey says. “I am a funnel. I don’t let a lot of junk in my head.” — Abbey Mueller, life coach and founder/owner of Abigail Academy
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SO WHAT DOES SHE LISTEN TO? • Sermons from Southeast Christian Church, and Abbey feels that the pastors from Southeast — Dave Stone and Kyle Idleman — are humorous, humble, and inspiring. • Podcasts from Christine Caine and Timothy Keller. “When I need a head shift, I’m definitely going to listen to one of these speakers,” Abbey says. See what she needs at TodaysWomanNow.com. SEARCH: Abbey Mueller
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Abbey’s Bucket List • Buy a beach house. • Have my company profit without me needing to go to work everyday. • Have a family.
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Seven Things Demetria Gilkey Can’t Live Without By Emily Gahafer Photo by Melissa Donald
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ood customer service at any type of business is one of the biggest determinants of a positive experience. In fact, Demetria Gilkey cares so much about good customer service that she built an entire business based on just that. “I love working for myself and by myself, calling the shots and being a badass business owner,” Demetria says.”That’s who I am, and it feels good to know that I have truly done that and followed this passion, and I’m excited to see where else it’s going to take me.” Last year, she officially started her business as Demetria Gilkey, customer experience expert. The seven things Demetria cannot live without allow her to unwind, stay organized, and power through every day.
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Alexis Hulsey, nursing student, Bellarmine University
Stylist: Jacquelyn Stack at Z Salon & Spa Products: Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo that mutes brassy tones and finishes with Aveda Remedy Conditioner. SEARCH: Demetria Gilkey
1. THE GOLDEN GIRLS
Her Golden Girls guilty pleasure gives her a chance to enjoy time with her mom. “It’s so timeless — it makes you laugh, but there are still some serious, good moments in it. My mom and I usually call each other every night and talk about the episodes, and we just laugh.”
4. MY POWER CIRCLE
2. A GOOD, HOT BUBBLE BATH
“If I lost my cell phone I would be a mess.”
“I like to use lavender-scented aromatherapy and Epsom salts. I’m on my feet a lot so a bath isn’t only mentally relaxing, but also physically relaxing.”
3. A GOOD HAIR CONDITIONER “My mom asked me earlier, ‘if you were stranded on an island what would be the one thing you’d bring,’ and I said ‘conditioner.’”
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HER HAIR PRESCRIPTION
“Being a business owner, there are some days when I just sit and cry because I’m stressed and overwhelmed,” she says. My true friends have kept me grounded and supported me. My husband listens to me and supports me.”
5. CELL PHONE
6. THE BIBLE “That word is just so powerful,” she says. “ I think that no matter what situation you’re going through in life, the Bible has an answer for it.”
7. CHICK-FIL-A NUMBER ONE MEAL WITH REGULAR LEMONADE “If you’re going to get the fries and the fried chicken, don’t even go there with the diet lemonade. You might as well just live it up and eat all of it.”
• Brilliant Damage Control before blowdrying • Thickening Tonic at the roots • Phomollient and Volumizing Tonic for weightless volume • Air Control for a light hold • Spritz of Light Elements for extra shine Extra Products: detangling brush and ribbon hair tie vs elastic band.
Alexis’ Bucket List • Pursue a career in Advanced Practice Nursing. • Travel to Italy to learn about Ancient Rome. • Do some type of medical mission work for a couple months.
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WHAT WORKS
SEARCH: Maggie Freeman
FOR THIS FOOD STYLIST By Lucy M. Pritchett Photos by Melissa Donald
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lthough Maggie Freeman has her culinary arts degree, you may not want to eat what she prepares...at work, that is. Maggie is a food stylist for Kroger and prepares and styles the food for the photos used online. “I am just like a hair stylist or makeup artist for a human, only I do it for food. “Styling has some very technical aspects,” Maggie says. “I have to be aware of how the food will behave under the lights. For example, a breakfast egg casserole will start to fall pretty quickly. To make it still look puffy for the photo I might add beans to the bottom of the dish or maybe double the recipe to make it fuller. Or I'll have a backup dish waiting. I have a few tricks to keep food looking fresh for anywhere from 30 seconds to three minutes.” “I am in the kitchen and the photo studio every day and work a 40-plus hour week. I'll have different projects. For example, I'll have to prepare 20 or 30 recipes for breakfast dishes or put together snacks for March Madness or holiday-themed shots.” The best part of the job? “There is always something different going on. It is creative and fun, and although it can be stressful, it is a dream job for me.”
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Wusthof knives — Everyone should have a good set of knives. At first I was intimidated by knives, but now I feel very comfortable with them. I have accumulated my set of Wusthof knives over the years. The one I use the most is the 9-inch blade chef's knife.
• Biking all of the Parklands trails in one day.
Dansko shoes — These are the best shoes for being on your feet for hours. The PRO style is what I wear to work. I have six pairs of Danskos including regular clogs, open-backed clogs, and one pair that is very summery. They look like they are made of linen and are embroidered.
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Vitamix — I have a Vitamix at work and at home. It is a terrific blender and has become very popular for home use. You can make anything from smoothies to almond butter. It will break up big chunks of frozen fruit in seconds. It is awesome.
• Take a culinary/cooking tour to the south of France. • Increase my volunteer hours at the Humane Society — I volunteer on Saturdays as pet photographer, and I also foster dogs/cats (I have 2 dogs, and one is a foster “fail”). • Read one new book every week – I’m in a bookclub and love to read!
MAKING AN IMPACT “One day before we had a big meeting during the busiest time of year, we decided to write out on different post-it notes why we’re doing this. Marci and I wrote out three words each and we stuck them on our wall in the office, and anytime we have a bad day we look at them and we know that we’re doing this because we love making an impact as a team in our community and being a great example as mothers.” — Ina Miller, founder with Marcella Kragel of Ina Marcella Events, who are also both co-directors of the Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council. By Bella Portaro-Kueber SEARCH: Ina Miller
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LUNCH + FUN
WOOD-FIRED PIZZA AND FURNITURE SHOPPING By Brittani Dick Photos by Melissa Donald
The Lunch Garage Bar
700 East Market 502.749.7100 Monday-Thursday 5-10pm Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm Sunday 11am-10pm
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The Fun Red Tree Furniture
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BLENDING HISTORIC AND MODERN By Emily Gahafer Photos by Andrew Hyslop
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The new addition includes a large living area on the main floor.
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HOME RENOVATION << PAGE 44 Marcella Kragel, co-owner of Ina Marcella Events, is the proud owner of one of these beautiful properties in the Cherokee Triangle Historic District, where she lives with her husband and three children. A little over two years ago, Marcella and her husband Doug decided to add an 800-square-foot addition to their Victorian style home. Marcella hired Louisville architect Emily Paprocki of Rock Paper Hammer to design the addition and make her modern vision come to life. “I found Emily online after searching for unique Louisville architects on Houzz.com and loved her past projects,” Marcella says. “She had a modern feel, but the craftsmanship and attention to detail reminded me of many of the historic details in our house.” Emily is co-owner of the architecture and construction firm Rock Paper Hammer with her husband, Derek, whom she met in architecture school at Ball State University. After moving to Louisville in 2008, Emily’s love for design paired with Derek’s construction savvy led them to open their own firm focusing on both. Specializing in custom residential design, Emily focuses on additions and renovations to existing homes in the Louisville area. She begins most projects meeting with her clients in their home to discuss budget and their vision for the project. Meeting in the home gives her the chance to see the space before initial design plans begin and to gather as much information about the family’s lifestyle, personalities, and personal style as possible. She then works together with the clients to develop concept drawings and ultimately create their ideal home. PAGE 48 >>
“PEOPLE THINK IT IS HARD TO DO SOMETHING MODERN IN AN HISTORIC DISTRICT,” says Emily Paprocki, “but it actually works well with the design guidelines.”
When designing an addition, Emily likes to stick to a design that preserves the historic integrity of the property and creates a clear separation of the spaces.
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The second floor of the addition serves as the new master suite.
<< PAGE 46 Marcella’s house was originally built in 1883, so when design plans began for the modern addition, she had to make a conscious effort to create a space that flowed naturally together. While she may not be an interior designer, Marcella is no stranger to creating and executing a plan. Her company, Ina Marcella Events, coordinates events of all kinds including weddings, corporate, private, and non-profit events. “There are several things we have done to try to make the two styles harmonious,” Marcella says. “Inside, our overall
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decoration style is modern with some antique accents. Outside we reference the original hardwood floors in the addition's accent wood siding and the front of the house was repainted in a modern color scheme with a bright orange door updating the Victorian style.” Marcella and Emily worked together to create a simple, modern, and functional addition, allowing the Kragel family to remain in the home they had grown to love. The two-story addition includes a large living area on the main floor while the second floor serves as the new master suite.
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“Often what I do is I say I will provide everything that is attached,” Emily says. “So, I will help with the tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures and that sort of thing that the general contractor supplies. In the case of this house, Marcella did most of the interior design… they wanted a very specific wood-burning stove and mantel style, and so I just drew what I knew she wanted.” The design and construction of this addition did not come without its challenges. Since Marcella’s home is located in the Cherokee Triangle Historic District, Emily was required
to present her design plans to an Architectural Review Committee and gain approval before construction could begin. According to Emily, some historic districts require that any addition to the homes varies from the original style of the home, creating some differentiation between the original and new structures. While a modern design is not required, Emily likes to stick to a design that preserves the historic integrity of the property and creates a clear separation of the spaces. PAGE 50 >>
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HOME RENOVATION << PAGE 48 “People think it’s hard or frowned upon to do something modern in a historic district, but it’s not,” Emily says. “It actually works well with the design guidelines we are required to follow. They [historic districts] want to be able to see where the original house was because it represents the scale of what the house would have been at the time it was built. If you just stretched the house and copied the existing materials and detailing, it would kind of look like it was always that big which isn’t exactly historically accurate.” Emily and Marcella shared a great working relationship throughout the project, allowing for a very smooth transition from initial design concept to final product. Once the designs were drawn up and finalized, the project was handed over to TM Faversham of Deep Creek Builders to complete the construction of the project. “Without Emily we would have never been able to achieve a result like this,” Marcella says. “She helped us stay on budget while still achieving our desired look. It was thanks to her clever ideas that we were able to maximize the space in our addition, without looking oversized or out of place in our neighborhood.” “I really liked that the homeowners knew what they wanted, and I was able to provide it for them,” Emily says. “I think it ended up being pretty close to their original vision without having to make too many changes. I guess that’s my favorite part of any project, just being able to give them what they wanted.”
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Preserving Character: “If you really want that old house character, then you can have both, because you can keep what you like about the original part of your home…so people who love the original character of their home have a reason to add on.”
Nostalgia: “Some people want to keep a house because their kids were born there or sometimes it was their parent’s or grandparent’s home, so they want to keep the house and just need to update it.”
Sustainability: “Most of the foundation and infrastructure and materials are already in place. It’s extremely resource intensive to build a home, it’s also extremely resource intensive to remodel a home, but it is less so if you work with what is there. I consider it a greener alternative to remodel a home.”
Prior Investment: “Sometimes people have already invested a decent amount into their house and don’t want to move. They’ve already put some effort into being there. I know Marcella and Doug had already done a lot to their house and made it their own so renovating made sense.”
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How exactly does this process progress with an architect? Here’s how it worked on this project. FEBRUARY — MARCH 2016: Initial Consultation and Plans “Emily (Paprocki) came over and together we created a wish list,” Marcella says. “Initially I really wanted a fourth bedroom, but Emily quickly helped me realize we could more effectively maximize our space if we created more living space, than sleeping space.”
APRIL 2016: Began Drafting Application to Architectural Review Committee (ARC) “Emily was very thoughtful in creating a modern addition that would appeal to this group of people,” Marcella says. “We went over our first drawings, and nearly a month later we were looking at 3-D drawings.”
JUNE 2016: Presentation to the ARC July 2016: Introduction to TM Faversham “TM had lots of experience with old houses like ours, and I liked him immediately,” Marcella says. We got on his schedule and worked on a budget and a six-month building plan. I also started gathering some items I could. For instance I found our wood burning stove, a Morso 6700, on sale at Honest Home in NuLu prior to its move to St. Matthews.”
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AUGUST — SEPTEMBER 2016: Pulling Permits and Scheduling Contractors
JANUARY 2017: Electrical Placement and Choosing Finishes
OCTOBER 2016: Construction Began, Foundation Poured
We were gifted a new soaking tub for Christmas by my dad to replace the old claw foot tub,” Marcella says. “It was originally in a downstairs bath when we moved in, but I never loved the idea of a tub off the kitchen. I had hoped to have it refinished, but it was sadly beyond repair.”
Mismarked underground utilities in city plans resulted in an early move for the Kragel family. “Our water was shut off and everything had to be rerouted,” Marcella says. “I packed up our three kids and two dogs and off to my mom’s house we went. I hadn’t planned on us moving until early December.”
NOVEMBER 2016: Framing of Addition Executed With framing in place, Marcella was finally able to get a glimpse into what her modern addition would look like.
DECEMBER 2016: First Real Walk-Through of the Addition “A floor we had originally planned to refinish turned out to be in worse shape than I thought, so while I had to adjust to replace it, it allowed me to get into the ceiling of the existing kitchen, something we originally didn’t think was possible,” Marcella says. “I was able to add much needed can lights to our kitchen ceiling, and to expand our new speaker system to the old house as well.”
FEBRUARY 2017: Tile and Lighting Selections MARCH 2017: Floors and Walls Finished APRIL 2017: Paint and Interior Design Completed APRIL 25: Move-In Day Thanks to the diligent work of Emily and TM Faversham the Kragel’s were able to move in almost right on schedule. “They were very punctual with returning feedback to me and giving me direction, and it was really a pretty quick project compared to some that I work on,” Emily says.
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l Pictures adorn her walls from as near as the Napa Valley to as far as Iraq. The palette of her space is as varied as her travels — bold reds with black and white stripes in the living area, spring green faux paint in the kitchen, a three-tiered floral chandelier above her dining room table, and a black toilet in the guest bathroom. SEARCH: Diane Kelton
EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK IS A MEMORY By Megan M. Seckman Photos by Melissa Donald
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“I just like color,” Diane says of her style. “I buy these things on trips [like a recent piece portraying the Day of the Dead from San Miguel], and people wonder how I know it will fit in. I can just see things come together. I’m not afraid to take a risk, and everything here has meaning to me, so in my eyes, it just works.” Diane has traveled to 45 countries and, since moving into her patio home in Prospect, has hosted dinner for 20 international groups from the World Council of Affairs. In 2011, she hosted Thanksgiving for a group from the MiddleEast. Each gift her guests bring her is displayed with pride — without fuss over curating a tailored look. Every surface is filled with a memory — Moroccan candlesticks or a Shabbat wine set from Israel — each telling a story of an adventure or a culture
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she’s welcomed into her home. In January, Diane headed to Argentina; this month, she is going to China. Of all her travels, Diane’s experiences in the Third World have had the most impact. She’s been on a mission trip with WaterStep to Haiti and traveled to Cambodia and Vietnam after reading the book The Killing Fields. There, she helped to raise money for local villages.
Diane’s Bucket List
This July Diane celebrates her 60th birthday, and she’s not sure where she’s heading just yet. It’s a milestone, and she has so many more places to see on her bucket list. No matter where she heads, it will be an adventure to remember, with a memento to remind her of life lived beautifully.
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SEARCH: Tracy Heightchew
Living Beautifully with What Others Discard By Megan M. Seckman Photos by Melissa Donald
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century modern dining room table, “The real kind. My version is clean, fun, and respectful of the story still left in people’s trash.” Recently, Tracy, public information specialist with the Louisville Free Public Library, moved three blocks away from her small home in Germantown to a larger, two-bedroom Craftsmanstyle home in Parkway Village. It is the perfect setting to showcase her found treasures. The house itself was owned by the same family for over 70 years and is filled with custom-made cabinets and shelves by the original homeowner, who was a cabinet maker. Throughout the home, Tracy has arranged her thrifted and salvaged goods with meticulous attention. But somehow, the flow of
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the home with the aesthetics of her collections never feels busy or cluttered; the space feels curated, like a museum dedicated to beauty of refuse. “To me, it’s all about the arranging. I like to fill little spaces; I have a vision for these things,” Tracy explains as she walks me through her immaculate collections. There is an altar to women above the fireplace, a vintage curio cabinet filled with smiling vegetables, built-in bookcases lined with vintage hardcovers, an Aubrey Beardsley hanging above old wooden boxes filled with more books and records. The stairwell upstairs is lined with the beginnings of another collection of oddly-shaped antique pictures inspired by a photo of her great-grandmother.
The assemblages flow throughout the home, paying homage to the past, to things once forgotten. But mostly, Tracy lives beautifully with her things because she cherishes the narrative behind each one. “I help people when they are in crisis about their house. I remind them of the story behind each one —where each one came from, how we found them.”
Tracy’s Bucket List • Meet the director John Waters. • Travel to Vietnam, Alaska, Scotland, Ghana, Berlin, Romania. • See the giant Buddhas in China.
k Tracy decorates her home with items she purchases from thrift stores. She paid $15 for this painting that she bought while in Chicago.
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SPREADING THE SPEED STORY By Marie Bradby
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• To keep that bucket...upright. As an “old” first-time mom at 43, our daughter is truly our dream come true. My #1 is to do all I can to maintain good health and thrive and enjoy her youth and adulthood. • A summer under the Tuscan sun. • Fulfill that elusive writer’s dream of retiring to a beachside hammock, where my only duty is tapping out a best-selling mystery series for my legions of readers.
CHECK OUT THE WOMEN ARTISTS IN THE AGE OF IMPRESSIONISM EXHIBIT BEFORE IT LEAVES THIS MONTH!
SEARCH: Laura Ross
‘It’s Possible Here’
Maya’s Bucket List
“I had to get out and go somewhere that I could live as a creative and buy a house. It was a simple thing that wasn’t possible for me (in California). But when I was walking through the airport in Louisville, I saw a sign: ‘‘Welcome to Louisville. It’s possible here!,’ and I knew this was the right place for me. The thing that I love about Louisville is the various neighborhoods. It reminded me of San Francisco or any other major city. I love NuLu, Clifton, Highlands, Germantown, and so many others.”
• Publish a collection of poetry. • Visit Pemako in Tibet. • Create a lifestyle of traveling and selling mountain portraits around the country. SEARCH: Maya Griffin
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“You have to have that little black dress in your closet to pop on and go to a fundraiser.”
— Artist Maya Griffin grew up in Willits, California, moved to Santa Cruz to go to the University of California, studied abroad in Siena, Italy, moved to Paris, and then returned to San Francisco. Besides creating art, she works at Revelry Boutique Gallery.
Photo by Sunni Wigginton
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CAMP DIRECTORY
The Academy Tutoring & Day
Camp Palawopec
Is your child bright but school is overwhelming? Does your child not test well or need a boost in scores?
A good old-fashioned fun camp in the hills of Brown County, Indiana.
DO YOU NEED PEACE OF MIND? Make An Educational Plan for Now and Beyond With Owner Jenny Osborne, 502-897-0444
Activities include swimming, mountain biking, canoing, soccer, basketball, climbing, campfires every night, Indian lore, crafts, horses, archery, etc.
Launch a lifetime of S.T.E.M. learning while having a blast at Kentucky Science Center’s School’s Out Science Camps.
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)
Great summer fun in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Themes like LEGO robotics, animation, wizardry, and roller coasters make science accessible by making it fun.
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 Ask about our COLLEGE-BOUND SERIES & ADVOCATE PROGRAM FOR LEARNING DIFFERENCES
One staff for every three campers. AGES:
Ages: 8 – 15 years
COST:
One week session = $695 Two week session = $1295 Three week session = $1895
DATES: Coed sessions: June 3-9, June 10-16, July 1-7, July 8-14, July 15-21 Boys session: June 17-23, June 24-30 Girls session: July 22-28 3497 N Clay Lick Rd, Nashville, Brown County, IN, 47448 • 812.988.2689 camppalawopec.com • mail@camppalawopec.com
Oldham County Schools Arts Center Summer Camps in Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Dance New camps every week! June 11 – August 3 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? Does jamming in a Bluegrass band or a group guitar camp sound super fun? Summer is a great time to try something new or improve your skills! 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 60online. May 2018 / TodaysWomanNow.com
Summer Stretch at Kentucky Country Day School 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. 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.
Kentucky Science Center School’s Out Science Camps 727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Enhance your understanding of disciplines like chemistry, forensics, engineering or find the science in your 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 4-15 begin May 28 and continue through August 7. Prices range from $210-$285. Call 502-561-6100 or visit kysciencecenter.org to register
Trinity High School You can find multiple ways to Rock the Summer at Trinity High School. We offer a variety of camps for children in the third through ninth grades in both athletics and academics during the months of June and July. Visit our website at trinityrocks.com and follow the Rock the Summer link on the main page to learn more about all our camp offerings. You can also call 893-ROCK or contact the camp director to learn more. Our athletics offerings include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Our academic camp offerings include grammar and writing, math, quick recall and science. We also offer special interest camps for drum line, debate, art and robotics. For incoming students, we offer special opportunities including a week-long study skills course and a freshman experience course which eases the transition into high school. For more information visit trinityrocks.com and follow the Rock the Summer link or call 893-ROCK.
CAMP DIRECTORY
Whet Your Palette
YMCA – Camp Piomingo
YMCA - Summer Day Camp
Whet Your Palette is excited to offer you another summer of rip-roaring fun! In the summer of 2018, you’ll find some of our campers favorites such as Brownies & Fairies Camp, Star Wars and the alltime favorite MESSY Camp. This year we’re rolling out new camp adventures including Knights & Damsels Camp, Lego Camp, A Day at the Beach and what’s sure to be a favorite...Disney Camp. This summer, all of our campers will learn about 5 different famous artists including Van Gogh, Calder, Picaso, Kandinsky and Polluck. Campers will also experience 5 different art techniques including paint, sculpture, perspective, mixed media and abstract art. This summer we invite you to join us on an artistic adventure as we explore some of our favorite things in new and exciting ways! Our fun and talented staff will guide your young ones to discover their inner artist at our Art House.
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.
AGES: 4-12, Three age groups with small class sizes. Space is limited! WHEN: 9 camps weekly beginning May 30th. M-F: 8:30-11:00, 11:30am-2pm & 2:30-5. Full day camp options available. COST: $125 per camp WhetYourPalette.com • WYPalette@gmail.com • 502.438.8865
Assumption High School Enrichment & Athletic Camps Enjoy a summer of learning in a fun, safe and caring environment. Taught by our award-winning faculty, Assumption High School is offering multiple enrichment camps in areas of drama, choir, French, grammar, leadership, baking, girl empowerment, Spanish, math, digital photography, art, and mythology to name a few! In addition, our topranked coaches will lead athletic camps in volleyball, soccer, basketball, field hockey, cross country, softball, lacrosse, cheer, and archery. Affordable opportunities for every interest! Camps are available for children in grades K-11 beginning June 4 and run throughout the summer at our centrally located and easy-to-access main campus or at our nearby outdoor athletic complex. Camp sizes are limited and will fill up fast. Early registration is recommended. Visit ahsrockets.org for dates, details, and easy online registration or call 502-271-2675.
Your child will grow on the inside …. by being outside. We offer a variety of overnight and equestrian camps from June 10 – August 4. Nestled in the beautiful woods of the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreational area just 45 minutes south of Louisville, a week at 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!
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. Registration opens February 14. Register online at ymcalouisville.org by April 16 and save! Use promo code: CAMP25. The Y is for everyone. Financial assistance is available.
The Y is for everyone. Financial assistance is available.
Derby Dinner Playhouse Performing Arts Academy - Summer Musical Theatre Camp 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. Five Weeks of Options Week 1: June 11-15 Week 2: June 18-22 Week 3: July 16-21 Week 4: July 23-28 Week 5: July 30-August 4 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
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana / JA BizTown Camp 2018
June 11-15 June 18-22 July 9-13 Ages 9-12 • 9am-4pm • $195/week At this camp, the kids run the place. That’s because the place is Sam Swope JA BizTown®, a 7,000 squarefoot mini-metropolis. JA BizTown is home to Papa John’s, Stock Yards Bank, UPS, Kroger, WDRB Fox 41 and other businesses you find in our own region. JA BizTown Camp gives kids the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a job and run a business. But it’s much more than that! JA BizTown Camp is an indoor, academic camp that combines classroom-style teaching with hands-on activities. Much of the camp experience includes working with other campers of different ages on group projects. Concepts learned and applied at camp: Entrepreneurship-brainstorming ideas and bringing them to life Job preparation-applying for/ interviewing for a job Teamwork-working with a group to reach a goal Marketing-why and how to communicate your products or services. And much more! Register today! jaky.org 1401 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd (40203) 502.561.5437 Today’s Woman / May 2018
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WHAT DOES “MINIMALLY INVASIVE” ACTUALLY MEAN? The term minimally invasive generally means laparoscopic, which is when small incisions are made and trocars (small hollow tubes) are inserted into the incision. Surgeons then thread their surgical tools and a camera into the trocars to remove disease or make repairs without opening up the entire surgical area. The benefit of this type of surgery is that “rather than disrupting organs or the body cavity, it reduces the collateral involvement of tissue,” says Dr. Janet Chipman, a general surgeon with Baptist Health Surgical Group. This surgical approach often means less pain and a lowered risk of infection. Laparoscopy can be utilized in a variety of medical specialities. Gynecologists, for example, were at the forefront of using the technique. All kinds of abdominal surgeries, including appendix, gallbladder, colon, and small bowel, can often be done laparoscopically. Dr. Chipman says there are some targeted minimally invasive surgeries for the breast, parathyroid, and lung. While many hospitals have the standard equipment to perform common laparoscopic surgeries like cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and appendectomy (appendix removal), Dr. Chipman says some minimally invasive surgeries, such as on the spleen and pancreas, require specialized instrumentation and surgeon experience that aren’t necessarily found at every hospital. Some patients mistakenly think minimally invasive surgery involves the use of lasers, but it does not. Trocars, graspers, needle drivers, and surgical mesh are common tools of the trade.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY One of the most important determinants of whether a patient should have minimally invasive surgery as opposed to open surgery might surprise you because it doesn’t have anything to do with the patient. “Surgeons need to have high expertise in laparoscopy,” Dr. Chipman says. While a busy surgeon might be aggravating to a patient who is trying to get an appointment, it also likely means
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that the surgeon is well-practiced in laparoscopic techniques because she is performing it regularly. Dr. Chipman adds that disease progression is also a determinant in whether a patient is a good candidate for minimally invasive surgery. For example, a cancer that is very large and bulky will require a bigger incision than what is used in laparoscopy.
PREPARING FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY If a person is having surgery that requires the cleaning out of the bowels, Dr. Chipman says the purgative preparation is the same regardless of what type of surgery is being done. Physicians who do both traditional and laparoscopic surgery often try to utilize the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. These protocols are intended to minimize the length of recovery regardless of surgery type. One aspect of ERAS is providing various types of pain control, including anti-inflammatories and acetaminophen, to reduce the use of narcotics. Another aspect of the protocol is the use of the medication Entereg to reduce the likelihood of postoperative ileus (nausea, vomiting, bloating, and decreased GI motility).
THE DOWNSIDES OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY For cholecystectomy and appendectomy, laparoscopic surgery is likely to be shorter in duration, but Dr. Chipman says in many cases laparoscopy “takes more of the surgeon’s time and expertise” and may mean more time in the operating room and under anesthesia, which comes with its own risks. A surgeon without enough experience in minimally invasive surgery could potentially exceed the normal length of a procedure. Dr. Chipman says that while the length of a hospital stay with minimally invasive surgery is usually less, there isn’t a tremendous difference in the cost of minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery. As a society dealing with ever-increasing health costs, it might be worthwhile to ask whether there are economic advantages and disadvantages to a minimally invasive surgery.
THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION “What patients really want is a safe surgery,” Dr. Chipman says, and the safest surgery for a patient might be open surgery rather than minimally invasive. In some cases, the concept of “minimally invasive” has been oversold, and patients have gotten too focused on the surgical approach. Some of this focus is understandable, especially since minimally invasive surgery has been touted as reducing recovery time. While this is technically true, Dr. Chipman says it reduces recovery by half or less, so a three-week recovery period might be reduced to two weeks. Dr. Chipman stresses the importance of the long-term effect of the surgery: “Am I going to get the long-term outcome I want?” In some cases, while minimally invasive surgery might provide the shorter recovery, it won’t necessarily result in the best outcome a year after surgery. The key to having a successful surgery is trusting your physician to only perform surgery if it is really necessary and to use whatever surgical format is in your best interest.
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What patients really want is a safe surgery.” — DR. JANET CHIPMAN, A GENERAL SURGEON WITH BAPTIST HEALTH SURGICAL GROUP
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NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS
THAT HELP ARTHRITIS AND TENDONITIS By Carrie Vittitoe
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any patients with arthritis and tendonitis will try a variety of treatments in order to avoid surgery. Dr. Robin Curry, who specializes in sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics with Norton Orthopedic Specialists, says oral antiinflammatories, physical therapy, and braces make up the first line of treatment. She says evidence also supports the use of corticosteroid injections. For some patients, however, these first line treatments don’t offer the pain relief they need. Researchers and physicians have had to find additional treatment options. Hyaluronic Acid — Synovial fluid, which lubricates and cushions joints to help them move smoothly, contains hyaluronic acid. Some patients see benefits from viscose supplementation injection with hyaluronic acid, although Dr. Curry notes that these benefits are more anecdotal than evidence-based. It is for this reason that some insurance companies are no longer covering these types of treatments. Hyaluronic acid injections can be done every six months, but it takes patients about six weeks to see results. In comparison, Dr. Curry says corticosteroid injections can be done every three months and generally begin to provide relief in less than a week.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) — Platelets are components of the blood that, among other things, help wounds heal. This healing ability is one of the reasons some physicians are using platelet-rich plasma injections to help patients who suffer from tendonitis. Dr. Stacie Grossfeld of Orthopaedic Specialists explains that PRP injections begin with a blood draw from a patient, the separation of the platelets from the other blood cells using a centrifuge, and then the plasma injection into the injured area. Although it sounds complicated, the entire process usually doesn’t take more than 30 minutes.
Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy — The traditional
(and painful) way of harvesting stem cells from a patient’s pelvis kept many physicians and patients from pursuing stem cells as a possible healing or pain management option.
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However, Dr. Grossfeld says advances in the collection of amniotic stem cells, which are then cleansed and screened like any other medical tissue, mean patients can consider this option for their arthritis or tendonitis. She began offering stem cell recruitment therapy for her patients earlier this year. Patients should be aware that even among physicians there is debate over the effectiveness of these various injection
treatments, and not every physician offers every injection treatment. If insurance doesn’t cover PRP injection, the charge per treatment can be over $300, while the charge for stem cell recruitment therapy can range between $1,500$3,000 per treatment. “It’s exciting to have more options to treat patients,” Dr. Grossfeld says. Her decision to offer patients PRP and stem cell recruitment therapy was largely motivated by the needs of her patients. She says it’s nice to have a plan E and F if plans A-D don’t work for certain patients. When seeking out professional advice, it is essential for patients to understand, too, that there are variables that will impact how well any particular therapy will work and for how long. Body weight, the use of the joint, and how advanced the disease is can impact treatment.
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TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE SELECTING A REHAB FACILITY By Mark Kaelin
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might not be a bed available at your first choice so it’s important to have one or even two alternatives,” says Michelle Kelly, clinical liaison for Green Valley Care Center in New Albany, Indiana.
search.html. Here you can see how Medicare grades this facility on patient outcomes, staffing ratios, and health inspections. “The more information you have, the better you’ll feel about where you go,” Kelly says.
days of inpatient rehabilitation. After that, many patients have to pay out of pocket,” says Shawn Williams, physical therapist and Orthopedic Program manager at Almost Family. “Make sure all your financial questions are answered,” Kelly added. Rehab is hard enough without being concerned about your finances.
function after a procedure,” Williams says. While you’ll have ample time to recuperate, a rehab facility’s primary goal is to get you up and moving.
“At Green Valley, all our rehab spots are in private suites so there’s ample room for a family member to stay,” Kelly says. “However, that’s not the case everywhere.”
“I typically suggest a patient bring five days’ worth of clothes,” Kelly says. Bring a swimsuit if the facility offers aquatic therapy.
have follow-up appointments with your surgeon. Ask the admission representative if the facility schedules these for you and if they arrange transportation as well.
therapy they receive with inpatient rehabilitation. Review a typical patient schedule and observe a therapy session if you can so you know what your experience will be like.
with your physician, take notes, and ask about the expected recovery time, but also ask about the best and worst case scenarios.
Find out if the facility you’re interested in offers prehabilitation. “A short course of physical therapy before your procedure to maximize your strength, range of motion, and endurance can have a huge impact on how long it takes you to recover,” Williams says.
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CELEBRATIONS Photos by Shawna Cherrie
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aley White and James Matheny married in an outdoor fall ceremony at Woodhaven Country Club before 144 guests. They employed many local vendors to make their day perfect for them. She recommends you take a moment to look at all your family and friends gathered to celebrate you. “Soak it up and appreciate all the love and support you and your husband are blessed to have with you on that most special day,” Haley says. Here are some of the bride and groom’s personal wedding additions: • The bride’s dress came from Couture Closet, but she added in some memories. “I was able to use lace from my mother’s 10-foot veil to add straps (to the strapless dress) and further embellish the belt. I also had the inhouse seamstress revamp my mother’s veil, so I could wear it.” • “My husband is very handy, so he built the entrance doors as well as the birch wood wedding arch that we stood under for the ceremony. (We were also able to sell those items after the wedding and make money.)” • The couple did not have a traditional bridal party. “It was another way I chose to alleviate stressors — my friends were able to help out when they could and contributed how they felt was best.” On the wedding day their friends came early for pictures and walked down the aisle, but sat in designated ceremony seating. SEARCH: Celebration
My husband is quarter Japanese, and we decided to perform the traditional San-San-Kudo sake ceremony during the reception in place of the unity candles. We used sake made in my husband’s grandmother’s hometown. Also, James’ brother sang The Day Before You by Rascal Flatts while my cousin played the acoustic guitar. It was magical.
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This groom made the altar and the entry doors.
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