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About This Issue By Tiffany White

June 2011 articles

Contents

Power Most Admired Woman Winners 8 by Jennifer Thompson

Most Admired Woman Hall of Fame 34 Opinion 38 By CATHY ZION

19 Things 40

By Anita Oldham

STYLE

Catch Sight of the Beautiful

By Barbara MacDonald

I Love My Bed

By Lucy Pritchett

Her 13 Inspirations

By Holly Gregor

Way to Go Woman Nominations 54

WELLNESS

On the Hunt for the Perfect Salad 58

by Melissa Donald

Saving Face

by Cheryl Stuck

Weight Loss Final 2011

by Melissa Donald and Tiffany White

Do These Laws Help Your Love? 68 By Bob Mueller

Medical Careers Supplement

CONNECTIONS

Barnstable Brown Party

BY Gioia Patton

Medical Careers Supplement

3 Things Not to Miss by Jennifer Thompson

Dating Dilemmas

BY Caitlin Gaynor

Just Ask Joyce

by Joyce Oglesby

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Breasts…Real or Fake? by Tiffany White

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very issue of Today’s Woman is devoted to honoring women, but this month, we are taking some time to recognize the achievements of 12 highly accomplished and well-known local women whose talents have put them on the fast track to success. Their contributions to our community have placed them in a well-deserved category of their own, but you don’t need the title of Most Admired Woman to be admirable. All of us have character traits that makes us stand out in a positive way. Take a moment to celebrate yours. Plus, don’t forget to nominate someone for our Way to Go Woman Award (on page 54. It’s your chance to make someone else feel special — and admired. — Tiffany White.

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Purple, balanced, fair, inclusive, effective, green triangle, pragmatic, authentic, clean water, women’s advocate Spiritual, dedicated, focused, talkative, organized, sensitive, thinker, social, mother, wife

Intensity, competitiveness, focus, drive, passion, close friends, family, teachable moments, honesty, community focused Focused, driven, loving, straightforward, loyal, respectful, compassionate, serious, servant, leader

hen meeting someone for the first time, it’s easy to default to talking about unimportant things like the weather or committed, compassionate Adventurous, busy, fast paced, fun, passionate, active, motivated, outgoing, the latest news gossip. It’s much harder to share personal Focused, mom, candid, tall, coach, grounded, genuine, warm, open, wife information right away, and so, much like making a list before going to Fashionable, artistic, fun, happy, hard worker, motivated, generous, thankful the groceryloyal, store, you’re more likely to leave aloved, conversation with the real stuff rather than the fluff if you have a game plan. Connector, nurturing, Christian, thoughtful, feminist, facilitator, optimistic, listener, leader, insightful A game plan is essential, especially if you’re meeting someone Independent, curious, insightful, traveler, adventurous, back, grateful, family oriented who has accomplished a greatnurturing, deal in her lifelaid as have thisthoughtful, year’s Most Admired Woman shelistener, has sponsoredgardener, a Mom, fun, empathetic, energetic, kind,winners. shy, Whether good animal lover corporate initiative to promote female perspectives in the corporate Content, vivacious, resourceful, world generous, intelligent, or bikedcharismatic, 178 miles for theloyal, Norton persistent, Cancer Institute or traveled compassionate, unassuming around the world to bring the latest fashion trends to Louisville, dedicated, caring, curious Chatty, loyal, determined, loving, loud, thoughtful, disheveled, each woman has a story to tell. Purple, balanced, fair, inclusive, effective, green triangle, pragmatic, authentic, clean water, women’s advocate

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Spiritual, dedicated, focused, talkative, organized, sensitive, thinker, social, mother, wife Intensity, competitiveness, focus, drive, passion, close friends, family, teachable moments, honesty, community focused Focused, driven, loving, straightforward, loyal, respectful, compassionate, serious, servant, leader

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I had 15 minutes to meet each of these women, and how could I talk to them about more than the erratic spring temperatures and Connector, nurturing, Christian, thoughtful, feminist, facilitator, optimistic, listener, leader, insightful the Derby festivities that were going on during our photo shoot? We had each of them describe themselves in 10 words Independent, curious, insightful, traveler, adventurous, nurturing, laid back,(though thoughtful, grateful, family oriented some of them used the phone-a-friend option to complete their Mom, fun, empathetic, energetic, shy, good listener, gardener, animal lover lists), and in turn Ikind, asked them 10 questions each using the principles a Dale Carnegie business course. course offers guidelines compassionate, unassuming Content, vivacious, resourceful, from generous, charismatic, loyal,The persistent, intelligent, on starting small with universal questions about family and hometown Chatty, loyal, determined, loving, loud, thoughtful, disheveled, dedicated, caring, curious and then expanding to questions about one’s deepest passions and Purple, balanced, fair, inclusive, effective, greenwe triangle, authentic, clean water, women’s advocate dreams. Although began withpragmatic, simple things like the story behind their talkative, names and what they liked about theirsensitive, neighborhood,thinker, these Spiritual, dedicated, focused, organized, social, mother, wife 12 women soon shared more personal things such as what pastimes Intensity, competitiveness, focus, drive, close friends, moments, bring passion, them joy and the vision theyfamily, have forteachable their families in the future. honesty, community focused As you read a brief glimpse of their lives in the next few pages, Focused, driven, loving, straightforward, loyal, respectful, compassionate, serious, servant, leader I hope you enjoy meeting them as much as I did.

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Content, vivacious, resourceful, generous, charismatic, loyal, persistent, intelligent, compassionate, unassuming Chatty, loyal, determined, loving, loud, thoughtful, disheveled, dedicated, caring, curious

Owner of Summer Eliason Jewelry • ARTS: Summer Eliason Interior designer, Jenkins Eliason Interiors

Fashionable, artistic, fun, happy, loyal, hard worker, loved, motivated, generous, thankful

ummer Eliason’s draw to interior design has crossed many years and great distances to bring her to Jenkins Eliason Interiors. Her love for design started early when, foregoing the typical princess accessories, the Louisville native decorated her bedroom with a Western theme, complete with purple and green Navajo prints and a live cactus. “I was always infatuated with the West,” Summer says with a laugh. Indeed, Summer’s room was just a symptom of her infatuation. Upon graduation from Sacred Heart Academy, Summer left all she’d ever known to study architecture at the University of Colorado. “I actually never wanted to be an architect,” she says. “I was always interested in art, but my parents encouraged me not to go to art school because there aren’t as many job opportunities.” Even though she completed her architecture degree, Summer’s artistic spirit overflowed into two internships in interior design while she was in Colorado. “I love fashion. It’s more tangible. For me, architecture is so big, but this is something I can envision.” Interior design also brought Summer back to Louisville to work with her father at Jenkins Eliason Interiors. Now she has the opportunity to go on appointments with her dad to help potential clients plan their space. “I’m better at putting things together than the sales part,” she says of her contribution to the team. “I can see in my mind where the items should be placed. You talk to the client and see what they’re going to use the room for. They’re the ones who have to live there.” In addition to interior design, Summer also has a line of jewelry that she sells at Jenkins Eliason Interiors. Although Summer loves the creativity in both jewelry and interior design, she thinks even those who don’t consider themselves creative people have a voice in what looks good.

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“Sometimes people make things more complicated than they are,” she says. “A lot of design is straightforward and more simplistic.”

Behind the Name “My mom loved the name Summer Bartholomew. She was a model in the ‘70s. I was born on the Fourth of July, and everyone always thinks that’s why I was named Summer, but it was because of her.”

Household “I was born in Evansville but grew up in Louisville. I live in the Highlands now. I love to run and bike in the park and being able to walk to restaurants. “My husband Peter and I have been married for a year and a half. We dated in high school, then went away to school. We watched each other have other relationships over the years and eventually came back together.”

Hobbies “I like to bike, run, cook, snowboard, hike; I was an only child, so it’s all very individual. I’m also not too coordinated, so I never made the hockey team,” she says with a laugh. “I don’t read a lot because I feel like I need to make something.”

Dreams and Aspirations Summer says she would love to have kids one day, but as far as her career is concerned, she is content. “I feel very lucky to be doing what I like.” Summer does, however, have visions of learning more and expanding her jewelry line: “I want to learn casting. I want to travel to Turkey and Greece for the jewelry. They use gold and semiprecious and precious jewels. Sometimes I think about expanding the jewelry line, but I can’t decide between small business and mass production. Bigger isn’t always better.”

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Head Coach, Sacred Heart Academy; Field Hockey Program • AThleteS/fitness: LIZ LEWIS Director, Stealth Field Hockey; RN, Baptist Hospital East

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oonlighting” doesn’t quite give justice to the devotion Liz Lewis has for Sacred Heart field hockey. Although by day she is a registered nurse, by afternoon, night, and weekend Liz is the head coach for a field hockey team that has brought four state championships to their school in the last five years. Liz sees field hockey as a way to enrich children’s character for years after they walk off the field for the last time. Liz attained her associate in nursing degree from Bellarmine University and has been an RN ever since. She has worked in surgical services and anesthesia for the last 10 years, and her main experiences are in the high-stress world of the ICU/CCU. “I like the fast-paced, technical aspect of it. There’s always new things to learn and new technology,” Liz says. “I love seeing patients improve from applied technology.” Liz’s love for sports dates back even farther than her long nursing career. Liz attended Sacred Heart herself and played field hockey, basketball, and volleyball while she was there. Her summers were filled with coaching camps for the sports she played, and even after finishing school, she coached basketball until her daughter Jillian was born. Although Liz stepped away from coaching for a few years while her daughter was young, Jillian became involved in field hockey as early as elementary school and was on Liz’s first championship team in 2006. “It’s fun to work with teenagers,” Liz says. “I stay tuned in to what’s going on in that generation and the pressures they’re under. I think it’s important for teenagers to look to adults to mentor them, not be their friends, and help them do the right thing.” Liz brings this mentoring attitude to her coaching style in hopes that her girls will connect the sports disciplines to real-life situations. “I teach them to win and lose with grace. It’s a life lesson that goes from the field to real life,” Liz says. “Life isn’t fair. You learn how to deal with that on the field just like you do in the workplace.” Although some may shrink from the thought of reining in the gossip and drama of 24 high school girls, Liz embraces the challenge of molding them together for a year no matter how different their backgrounds. “I love being able to take a group and get them to focus and buy into the team concept — teaching them that no matter what issue you have, you do what’s best for the team and stay focused on the championship.” 12

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Household St. Matthews has brought a lot to Liz — a childhood, a husband, and a home — and she has yet to tire of it. “I like the quaintness and the community-based feeling,” she says. Except for a four-year stint in Bowling Green for her husband Daniel’s job, both Daniel and Liz have lived in St. Matthews their whole lives and now even live in the house where Daniel grew up. “Some of the neighbors who knew him as a kid still live there,” Liz adds. Liz and Daniel have known each other since grade school. They dated on and off in high school and finally tied the knot when she was finishing up nursing school 28 years ago. Liz says her husband is her biggest fan, going to games locally and traveling with the teams to tournaments. In addition to being a fan, he even jumps into the coaching as he helps debrief with Liz after each game. Their daughter Jillian recently finished her bachelor’s degree at Bellarmine. They also have two beagles, Bella and Lola, whom Liz (affectionately) says are “like two little kids who won’t ever leave.”

Hobbies With a full-time nursing job, Liz’s involvement in field hockey consumes her “hobby” time. One unexpected facet of field hockey, however, is the new places Liz has been able to experience as the teams travel. As Sacred Heart field hockey has become more competitive, they have been invited to play against teams and in tournaments in Pennsylvania, Chicago, St. Louis, and Virginia. With her club team, she attends the National Field Hockey Festival in Arizona, and they also travel to Disney World and Virginia Beach. Liz’s favorite non-field hockey travel includes the Bahamas and going on cruises — “anywhere it’s hot and has a beach.”

Dreams and Aspirations Last year, Liz began a club field hockey team called Stealth Field Hockey, and she has big dreams for its expansion. With an overall mission of expanding passion for field hockey in Louisville, Stealth is open to children as young as five and to boys as well. “I want to get guys involved,” Liz says. “Most people in this country think that it’s a girls’ sport, but it’s not like that in the rest of the world. Anyone can play.” Today’s Woman

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• Beauty/Fashion: MARY BETH O’BRYAN Owner, Luna Boutique

Independent, curious, insightful, traveler, adventurous, nurturing, laid back, thoughtful, grateful, family oriented

love of traveling and a law degree may be an unlikely combination for a boutique owner, but Mary Beth O’Bryan, owner of Luna Boutique, has brought together products from literally around the world to share with her fellow Louisvillians and has the determination of a lawyer to see her business succeed. Mary Beth obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from the University of Louisville. After a two-year break, she went back to UofL’s law school along with her brother and sister. She later practiced with her father, focusing largely on workers compensation and defense cases. Law school was a great confidence booster for Mary Beth and taught her to be able to talk in front of groups of people. “If I can get through law school, I can do anything,” she says. Before Luna Boutique, Mary Beth’s only related experience was working in retail while she was in high school. Luna Boutique’s counterpart is the restaurant Avalon, which Mary Beth’s husband Steve opened 10 years ago. When they bought the property next door in 2003 to create patio seating, they also acquired the building that went with the patio area, and the idea for Luna was soon born. “I thought it would be interesting to have a store where there were things from all over the place,” she says. “It’s fun picking out things you want in there.” Mary Beth’s traveling credits include France (several times, once for an entire year), Puerto Rico several times as she worked on a legal case for years, an African safari, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. In addition to gathering ideas from other stores, she also picks out unique items to stock in her boutique. Originally the store had more home accessories they thought would appeal to Avalon’s customers, but as Luna has grown, Mary Beth has begun to stock items from several local jewelers and even added a massage studio on the second floor. “It was fun designing the store,” she says. “I go to

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fashion shows and other stores, and I read blogs and watch shows. It’s a constant change and growing process.”

Behind the Name “My full name is Mary Elizabeth — a strong Catholic name. My family’s Catholic, and I went through 12 years of Catholic school.”

Household Mary Beth has lived in Louisville her entire life. Originally from the Highlands, she now lives in Anchorage in a house built in the 1930s. The house was part of a larger estate that spanned 40 acres and acted as a house for the tenant of the estate. Their neighbors are in the gardener’s house. Appropriately enough, Mary Beth and her husband met while they both worked at restaurants and would go out late at night after closing with their groups of friends. Mary Beth is close with her three daughters, Marea, 26, Grace, 23, and Anna, 21, and enjoys traveling with them to different places around the world. “It’s important to teach your children about culture and respect.”

Hobbies Mary Beth’s strong connection with nature has led her not only to have a garden of her own, but also to be a part of the Anchorage Garden Club and Botanica, an organization whose goal is to see a botanical garden put on the Waterfront. “I like flowers and nature. It’s a fun, creative outlet. Flowers are beautiful. You can do so many different things with them. You can have the same flowers and arrange them a certain way, and it’s completely different.”

Dreams and Aspirations “I want to make the business as successful as it can be for what it is.” Her travel goals include Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East because she wants to learn more about culture around the Mediterranean.

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Owner, facilitator, New Seasons Consulting

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ebra Walton moved to Louisville “kicking and screaming” in 1995 not knowing that this city would bring her a new business, a new love, and ultimately a new feeling of being at home. Originally from Detroit, Debra had spent the previous 10 years traveling with General Motors for sales, and although she at first resisted this last transition, she says she “fell in love with the city within a year.” Debra started her professional journey as an English and journalism major at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. After transferring and finishing her bachelor’s degree at Wayne State University, Debra began working in human resources and organizational development, which led her to pursuing a master’s in organizational development from American University in Washington, DC. “I was working in HR, so I figured I should learn what I was doing,” she says with a laugh. Debra has worked with over 20 companies and traveled and lived all across the country, but rather than feeling overwhelmed, she has learned to embrace change with optimism and enthusiasm. This attitude is what led Debra to start New Seasons, a consulting service that helps individuals, teams, and organizations with whatever “new season” they are entering, whether it is a new team that is learning how to work together for the first time or a new process that a company is implementing. Bringing with her years of experience in sales, HR, and organizational development and in transitioning to new jobs and goals, Debra is able to work alongside her clients to smooth out the rocky patches of a new system to spur them on toward their ultimate goals. “I believe that all of your life experiences bring you to where you are,” Debra says. “Since I’ve been through so many transitions, I can help my clients with theirs.” Although Debra is ready for any challenge, her real heart is for social services and nonprofits. “There’s a whole underworld — this whole reality of people taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. “I know I can’t do (social work) because I’m a bleeding heart, and I would have taken them all home by now. Instead I help with processes, training new leaders, and strategic planning to free up their time so they can do the work that really matters.” www.iamtodayswoman.com

Although many people are tempted to resist on any level, Debra has learned not only to accept change, but also to be proactive about it. “The seasons are going to change,” she says. “You just have to be ready for them.”

Household Although Debra has moved several times around the country, she has found her home in the Highlands here in Louisville. “I am a Highlands snob. It’s the best neighborhood in the city. You can walk to restaurants, and I love the feeling here and the friendly neighbors. I feel safe here.” While she doesn’t consider herself a “dog person,” Debra currently lives with her beagle/German Shepherd mix Ginger, who she says is a great listener and a great connection point to meet other dog owners at the park or on the street.

Hobbies “I love to read now that I have a Kindle,” Debra says. She likes to read “fiction with a purpose,” meaning fiction that has a message relevant to real life. One such book she read recently was The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley. Another “hobby” Debra enjoys is having people over for her monthly soup and salad Sunday dinners. Debra tries to invite friends who don’t already know each other to give them a chance to connect and network. “If you have a crockpot and a salad bowl,” she says, “you can have a party.”

Dreams and Aspirations Debra says she’s already living her career dream, so now she’s setting her sights on personal fulfillment. Recently engaged to Reverend Dr. Brian Wells, pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church, she is looking forward to “figuring out how to become a couple” with him and traveling the world together. Some of their travel goals include Brazil, for the romantic atmosphere, and Australia, to explore a different part of the world.

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Founder, president, Mom’s Closet

Focused, driven, loving, straightforward, loyal, respectful, compassionate, serious, servant, leader

ne hundred dollars, although nice to have, would likely not change many peoples’ lives. But for Sheila Day, $100 changed not only her life but continues to change the lives of single moms all around Louisville. In September of 2002, after years of being a jockey’s wife and a mom, Sheila received $100 from her pastor, who told her simply to pray about where to invest that $100 in the community. “I don’t make a move without God’s direction or instruction,” Sheila says. As Sheila prayed, she began to see the need for resources among single moms in Louisville. She then began to piece together some resources and Mom’s Closest was born. Although the organization receives no federal, state, or local funding, Sheila has seen her $100 turn into a food pantry, clothes closet, cooking and budgeting classes, and even a new building for all these resources to continue to transform and grow to meet the needs of her clients. “I’m on a kingdom assignment, and I’m just a vessel between God and the implementation of this plan.” Sheila used to own a boutique in Crestwood and did clothing design. She made the dress that Virginia Clinton Kelley wore to her son former President Bill Clinton’s, first inauguration. “I miss doing it, but God has enriched my life through serving,” Sheila says. Mom’s Closet acts as a liaison for connecting clients to resources as the moms complete their education, create a life plan, and provide for their kids’ basic and educational needs. Clients must meet certain criteria and go through an interview process with the Mom’s Closet board, but once they do, Sheila connects them to sponsors that help meet their needs throughout the program. As Mom’s Closet continues to expand, Sheila’s $100 continues to multiply in tangible and intangible ways as countless lives change because of her simple step of faith.

Behind the Name “My mother wanted to name me Sheba after a TV show called Sheba of the Jungle or something like that. I guess she thought I was going to be a wild one. 18

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“I want to change my middle name to Savoy, my mom’s maiden name.”

Household Sheila grew up in Louisiana, just west of New Orleans. She met her husband, retired jockey Patrick Day, on a blind date 32 years ago, and when they had their only child, Irene, they picked Louisville as their “home base” because they thought it was a good place to raise a child. “I loved being a jockey’s wife,” Sheila says. “I love the race track. I never loved the danger, but it’s so exciting to see him cross the finish lines and to see the horses’ personalities. I feel like we’re a part of history.” Irene is now 24, finishing school at Sullivan University and preparing to get married in September. Family is still top on Sheila’s priority list, above career and location, as she says of her and her husband’s future, “Wherever Irene’s going to be, we’ll be.”

Hobbies Sheila carried with her from Louisiana a passion for New Orleans Saints football and developed a similar love for UofL basketball since moving to Louisville. When asked if she screams at the TV like she used to scream at the race track, she responds, “You betcha!” Sheila’s time at the track is also far from over, as she likes to get to know new friends by inviting them to have lunch at the track.

Dreams and Aspirations “I want to establish Mom’s Closet in the community. I want to have workshops and classes that are open to the community. I don’t like to travel; I’m on an assignment, and right now that’s my vacation.” As for personal goals: “I want to be able to develop my relationships with my husband, daughter, and future grandkids. I love life and relationships, and I want every bit of life God has given me. The more you love, the more you’re capable of loving.” Today’s Woman

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Chief Production Officer, Brown-Forman • corporate: Jill Jones Corporation

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ill Jones has a talent for tying together roles that you might not readily pair together — accountant and team builder, country and city, mom and corporate giant. Her accounting skills came to her very early because her father owned an oil distributor business and spent his evenings in their Jasper, Ind., home poring over the books. “And if you wanted to spend time with him, that’s what you did too,” Jill says as she recalls learning as an elementary school student what “depreciation” meant. These childhood experiences led her to study accounting at the University of Kentucky while there on a volleyball scholarship. After graduation, she took a job at one of the “Big Four” accounting firms in Louisville, but after two and a half years of long hours, she decided she “wanted to do something more.” At Rudd Equipment Company, she handled information technology and personnel as well as accounting, expanding her skillset for her eventual role as chief production officer at Brown-Forman. At Brown-Forman, Jill has worked in finance for the sales and production teams, but she values the human element of her job just as much. “I’m a good people developer,” she says. “I can put together a good team and ask good questions to identify any issues.” Jill also is the executive sponsor of GROW, a women’s group that “capitalizes on the potential of women and insights they bring to business and the female consumer. By participating and providing feedback to women, we help provide the tools to help women reach their desired potential.” The goals of GROW are reaching home — literally — for Jill. When her daughter was asked at school what a mommy was, she responded that it was someone who put on heels and went to work. Jill was flattered by the comment because she believes this means she is modeling to her daughter that women can work out

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of the home and men can be leaders at home and raise children. “Being on the executive leadership team, I have to have a different lens and wear various hats. But the juggling and balancing feels more like a family.”

Household Jill met her husband Paul when she was a senior in college when she drove Paul’s sister, who was also on the volleyball team, home from a tournament. Jill’s family lives in Greenville, Ind., on 160 acres they share with her in-laws. Her husband built their house 12 years ago, from cutting down the trees to the final touches. “People ask if this is our country home. No, it’s our ‘home’ home. It’s very comfortable, very homey, very us.” Jill’s children, Garrett, 14, and Gwyn, 12, participate in country life by raising pigs, goats, and cattle, and they also learn about business by selling them at 4H fairs for their “allowance.” The family also likes to ride horses through the woods and trails on their property.

Hobbies Jill says that kids occupy the time hobbies might otherwise occupy, but it was her children that led her to one of her favorite summer pastimes. While her kids were in tennis lessons, Jill met some other moms and pulled together a group that meets every Thursday over the summer at one of their houses to take lessons from a professional tennis player. Together the ladies are able to build friendships and learn the sport professionally in a relaxed environment.

Dreams and Aspirations “I’m not sure that I’ve ever looked ahead to the job I want. I love what I do, and I work hard and come home to my family. If people feel stuck in their job, they don’t do as well.”

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• EDUCATION: CYNTHIA CRABTREE

President, Sacred Heart Schools, Inc.

Spiritual, dedicated, focused, talkative, organized, sensitive, thinker, social, mother, wife

ouisville native Cynthia Crabtree had passions for nursing and teaching from a young age. “Both are service industries,” she says. “They require patience, teaching, and character building.” At her mother’s encouragement, Cynthia obtained her undergraduate degree in nursing from Spalding University. She then went on to receive a master’s degree in adult nursing from the University of Kentucky and was able to build on her love for teaching as she taught nursing classes for a time after her master’s. This interest in education led her to a doctorate in educational leadership, also from Spalding. Although she enjoyed her role as dean of the nursing school at Spalding, something spoke to her when there came the opportunity to be the president of Sacred Heart Schools. “We’re teaching the leaders of tomorrow,” Cynthia says of her young students. “I want to be involved with all the challenges that young people face in our world today.” Although Cynthia admits she misses practicing nursing at times, she says she brings the problem-solving techniques of a nurse to school with her each day as she considers not only the girls’ academic education, but also their personal character and future. “I make sure they have a well-rounded, holistic education.” Cynthia feels a great deal of responsibility toward the girls under her supervision and also toward the schools themselves. “I’m the first female president since we became a system,” she says. “It’s important for girls to have a role model to show them the world’s open to them. “I’ve also had to develop fund-raising skills. The school has been around 134 years. I feel like I’ve been entrusted to make sure it’s around another 134 years.”

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Behind the Name “My grandfather was born in Cynthiana, Ky. It’s a tiny little town that I’ve never been to, and my grandfather passed away before I was born. I need to go one day.”

Household Cynthia and her husband Kevin met at her cousin’s wedding when Cynthia was a senior in high school. Just a year later, when Cynthia was 19, they were married, and 33 years later, they have raised three children, Ashleigh, Kevin Lee, and Chelsea. Although Cynthia broke the mold, most of her family (including her father and his nine siblings) are or were involved in the building industry, and her husband has taken up the reins by being the business manager for the family’s real estate business. Cynthia’s pet load has lessened since the kids left the house. She recalls her son having a snake at one point, which got loose in the house one Fourth of July. The snake didn’t reappear again until the following October, when her son found it lunging and striking for the kill after lying hungry for months in an old gym bag. The Crabtree house is now reptile-free.

Hobbies “I go to a personal trainer with my husband twice a week. I also enjoy reading, mostly self-help types of books. I just finished The Purpose-Driven Life again.”

Dreams and Aspirations “I want to create opportunities for our system to have facility and academic resources and to make Catholic education affordable and accessible to everyone. “While I want to represent the school well, my family is the most important thing. I want to be okay with saying no.” Some of her travel goals include Australia and Europe — “the things you’ve read about and seen pictures of but want to see for yourself.”

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• Food/entertainment: Summer Auerbach Natural Food Markets

COO, Rainbow Blossom

Adventurous, busy, fast paced, fun, passionate, active, motivated, outgoing, committed, compassionate

lthough her parents’ business, Rainbow Blossom, was born just a few years before she was, Summer Auerbach never imagined she would take over the family business. Born and raised in Louisville, Summer’s vision for the world took her much farther than the Commonwealth. Her family’s vacations to Cape Cod led her to attend Bentley University in Boston, and her years majoring in international studies sent her yet farther, from Europe and Guatemala to a study-abroad experience that sent her circumnavigating the globe, visiting twelve countries in one semester. Summer’s adventurous spirit led her to enroll in AmeriCorp, which she was going to do full time once she graduated from college. “I was going to spend six to eight weeks traveling the West Coast and Pacific Isles doing disaster relief, trail building, and other things,” she says. But when her father began to have health problems, Summer’s family asked her to come home, and she soon stepped into the role of chief operating officer of Rainbow Blossom. “I was only going to come home for four months. I’ve been here seven years now.” Even after her father’s health improved, Summer found that she was thriving in the family business. Since Bentley required its students to take business classes, Summer was able to apply marketing strategies to help expand Rainbow Blossom. “Free press is the best kind of press,” she says. “We’ve had a lot of events for very little money.” Some of these events have included the Green Gift Fair, A Taste of Yoga classes, raw food tasting, and a day of tree giveaways. These events have intertwined Rainbow Blossom with the community more than just as a business selling to customers — something Summer values very highly. 24

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“I’m able to combine my own personal ideas with the business to make the ideas public. Rainbow Blossom is the vehicle to reach out to the community. It’s important for businesses and communities to connect.”

Behind the Name “My parents were hippies. They wanted to name me Summer Star, but they decided that was too much, so Star went to my sister. Everyone always thinks I was born in the summer, but I was actually born in the fall.”

Household Summer grew up in Oldham County and commuted downtown to St. Francis each day for high school. She is now on the board. A year and a half ago, Summer moved to Butchertown with her boyfriend Brandon Coan and their Weimaraner, Olive. They live in a building whose store front used to belong to Scott Tichenor, an interior designer who did work for her family.

Hobbies Summer began doing yoga in college as a stress reliever. Now she shares her pastime with others as she teaches a bikram class at Betsy’s Hot Yoga and introduces yoga to Rainbow Blossom customers through A Taste of Yoga events.

Dreams and Aspirations “I want to stay local. I have dreams for Rainbow Blossom connecting with other businesses. I see myself staying rooted in Louisville, but I’d like to get to a place where I can take off a few months and travel.”

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• Health & Health Care: Mollie Cartwright, M.D. Women First OB/Gyn,

Mom, fun, empathetic, energetic, kind, shy, good listener, gardener, animal lover

ost every medical doctor puts in years of schooling out of a core desire to help people. Mollie Cartwright is no different, but her desire to help was (and still is) focused on building women both physically and mentally. “I wanted to work with women and have a surgical specialty,” Mollie says of her time in medical school. “That led me to OB/GYN.” This vision led Mollie through her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Louisville without break. Early in life, Mollie had considered being a veterinarian, and although she says her family “has had all the animals you could think of,” she decided to follow her mom’s advice to go into people medicine. Mollie says that when she first started out, the medical field was different for women. “When I was in med school, women’s voices weren’t being paid attention to. They would come into the doctor and just have their hand patted and someone tell them, ‘Honey, it’s okay.’ They weren’t being taken seriously.” Mollie’s mission became to teach women to take their bodies seriously when they feel something is wrong and to stand up for themselves when they think there is a problem even if they don’t have the expertise to diagnose it. “The most important thing I do is empower women to do something about their health in a preventative way.” This outlook on women’s health aligned perfectly with Women First, an OB/GYN practice that Mollie joined just one year after its opening in 1988. Although it started with only two doctors, just over 20 years later, there are now 12 doctors and five nurse practitioners on staff. “The staff is phenomenal,” Mollie says. “Patients usually interact with four people before they ever get to the doctor, and the staff here really treats patients like they’d want to be treated.” Although Mollie stopped doing deliveries to spend more time with her own children, she says, “It’s a real privilege to develop that bond with patients through their pregnancy.” Regardless of what part of their journey Mollie joins them on, her focus always remains on educating women and encouraging them to live healthier lives. www.iamtodayswoman.com

Behind the Name “My name is actually Mary Margaret. My mother is Irish, and ‘Mollie’ is an Irish nickname for Margaret.”

Household Although she grew up in the Highlands, Mollie and her husband Bob have lived in Lyndon for the last 25 years. They married 30 years ago the March before she started med school. Mollie shares the story of how they met: “My brother-in-law had a smoke shop, and I filled in one summer. It was so small it was like a human vending machine, so you would chat with people when they came in, and I sold cigars to my husband all summer before he asked me out.” Mollie’s passion for working with women is balanced with her love for her boys at home. The mom of three boys, Michael, 16, Alex, 19, and Robert, 21, Mollie opens her house as the center of all their gatherings. “I like to know what’s going on with the kids and meet their friends.” Mollie’s oldest son even brought 10 of his fraternity brothers home with him for spring break. Rather than shrinking back from the challenge of feeding hungry guys, Mollie says, “Feeding a pack of boys is my favorite thing.”

Hobbies Mollie’s enjoyment of cooking extends to the very beginning stages, including growing her own vegetables. Mollie loves to garden and use the fruit of her labor to make meals. Although “not big into traveling,” Mollie enjoys a wide range of activities, from needle point to running, and has participated in multiple marathons.

Dreams and Aspirations “I always retrain to learn the best techniques and new technologies. I want to stay on the cutting edge and figure out what’s best. Patients rely on us to stay informed. As for non-career goals, Mollie says that the house is getting quieter now that the kids are older, so she and her husband are entering a new phase in life. Rather than planning new pastimes, Mollie is looking forward to finding ways to volunteer and serve on the boards of causes she feels passionate about. 2011

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• HOME & HOMESTYLE: CINDI SULLIVAN

Lifestyle Reporter/Garden Expert, 84WHAS Radio; HOST, WAVE3 Listens Live

Content, vivacious, resourceful, generous, charismatic, loyal, persistent, intelligent, compassionate, unassuming

indi Sullivan’s love for nature has brought her from the quiet of university research to the notoriety of local news, but her dedication to nature has not wavered regardless of her career journey. “Every human being has a connection with plants,” Cindi says. “Some people have a stronger connection. Mine ‘sustains’ me.” Cindi’s sustenance began when she studied horticulture and agriculture at the University of Kentucky and then took a job doing research for the agronomy department. When her husband’s work moved the family to Louisville, Cindi quickly became involved at Operation Brightside heading the community garden program. “With the community garden program, we would take vacant lots in lowincome neighborhoods and turn them into gardens.” While she was working with Operation Brightside, Cindi was interviewed by Fred Wiche, who was a reporter for over 30 years and did the weekend gardening update. Fred was so taken with Cindi’s expertise that he introduced her to the WHAS producers after their interview, and after Fred passed away, Cindi took over her friend’s job. What began as a gardening question-and-answer segment has now grown to covering lifestyle stories and also working for Wave3 Listens Live program featuring local businesses and events. Cindi sees her training in horticulture as a natural segue into “studying” the people and events she reports on. “I am a scientist and a naturally curious person,” she says. “When you’re learning about different topics and people, there’s something new every day.” Cindi particularly enjoys the fact that most everything she covers is local. “This community is just full of incredible, talented people. It makes you feel proud of where you live.”

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Behind the Name “My mom always wanted to have a boy named Stephen Francis, but she had two daughters. She almost named me Stephanie Francis but didn’t want to waste the name just in case she had a son, so she named me Cynthia Jean. I named my daughter Stephanie Francis, which worked great because Steve is my husband’s name and Francis is both of our fathers’ names.”

Household During her time at UK, Cindi met her husband Steve through mutual friends, and they have now been married 28 years. Their daughter Stephanie works at a law firm, and their son Brad is in school at Miami University in Ohio. Cindi and Steve moved to Louisville when Cindi was pregnant with Brad, and Cindi quickly fell in love with her Highlands home. “I love the diversity and the activity of the Highlands. It’s within walking distance of Cherokee Park and great restaurants.”

Hobbies Although she stays current in her reporting, Cindi turns to historical fiction for her pastime reading. Some of her recent conquests include Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova and Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. For her first charity bike ride, Cindi rode 178 miles in two days from Louisville to Lexington and back. Although still surprised she was able to do it, Cindi is thrilled to have finished the ride for the Norton Cancer Institute and hopes to do more activities like this in the future.

Dreams and Aspirations “I’d like to continue to play a role in the community. Do I see myself retiring? No. “I want to see my kids have full, rich, happy lives, and I want to relax one day with my husband.”

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• MEDIA: Renee MurphyAnchor/Reporter, WHAS11 News

Chatty, loyal, determined, loving, loud, thoughtful, disheveled, dedicated, caring, curious

enee Murphy started her broadcasting career very early in life. Her mom recounts stories about Renee taking a tape deck with a microphone attached to it and going around to their neighbors to ask questions about current happenings. “I have a natural curiosity,” Renee says. “But some people call me nosy.” Semantics aside, Renee’s reporting skills have led her across the country, beginning with her undergraduate studies in broadcasting at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. While there, she worked for a local station and found that she learned a great deal about the news business by experiencing it as well as learning about it in a classroom. “It’s such on-the-job training,” she says. “You don’t necessarily need the background. People come from all different walks of life.” Renee’s initial interest was in sports broadcasting, and this led her to be a production assistant for ESPN in Bristol, Conn., right after college. “There were a lot of men there,” Renee says. “There were a few girl PAs, and we definitely all knew each other.” Before the days of YouTube or even DVDs, Renee sent out VHS tapes to stations around the country to apply for broadcasting jobs, and these tapes led her to a reporting/broadcasting job in Mississippi and then Youngstown, Ohio, before ending up in Louisville seven years ago. Regardless of where she is, Renee’s passion for her job remains the same. “Broadcasting is something different. You’re not in an office. I worked an office job in college and vowed never to do that again. “I’m the kind of person who excels under deadlines,” she continues. “I could meet people and be chatty and still have the pressure to get things done.”

Behind the Name “My first name is actually Ewanica. I’m a child of the ‘70s. My parents saw the name in a magazine. I started going by Renee when I started school because it was easier to go by. But my family still calls me Wani.” 30

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Household Renee and her husband Keith were high school sweethearts in Raleigh. “Yes, we’ve got the prom pictures, the sports pictures together,” she says with a smile. They originally went to a party together because a mutual friend told them each that the other was interested even though neither of them had ever said so. Their friend’s little lie worked out, however, as they have now been married 11 years. Renee and Keith have two children, Keefe, 3, and Katherine Jade, 9 months. Renee appreciates the importance of family and wants to pass it on to her own children as they grow. “I’m so close with my family,” she says. “All those memories and those times together — there’s nothing like it. I wanted that to continue with me.”

Hobbies Renee says that one of the best parts of being a public figure is that she is asked to be involved with several charities. One of her favorite outreaches was mentoring a girl at the Teenage Parent Program (TAPP ) for a year. Renee says that the one-on-one interaction was what she really valued, and she still keeps in touch with her mentee today. “It’s neat to have your hand in a lot of things, but when the kids are older, I’d like to focus on one,” Renee says. “We all have a responsibility to make someone’s life better. You can do a little something that can go a long way.”

Dreams and Aspirations Renee’s career goals have changed over the years but are no less ambitious: “I used to dream about working at a network in NY; now my dream is to continue to tell good stories and bring people the information they need. I’ve learned that doing your job where you are is the most important thing.” And for personal goals: “I never thought that life would work out this well for me. If I could retire and be in my same house now sitting on a porch reading books, I’d be content.” Today’s Woman

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People call her “nosy” — she calls it being CURIOUS

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With her partner Next Step? The for 12 years world — Find “going to India out her changed my life.” Made “alderwoman” a reality

Pets? Just her colleagues on the Metro Council (we think she was joking!)

Goals for Louisville and the women who live here

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“Louisville is like a big country town but you also go to the ballet.”

Ninth District Councilwoman, • Political: Tina Ward-Pugh Louisville Metro Council

Purple, balanced, fair, inclusive, effective, green triangle, pragmatic, authentic, clean water, women’s advocate

ina Ward-Pugh’s spirit of adventure has led her across the world and into unchartered territories of society. Whether it’s traveling to India or Israel or fighting for new ordinances in Metro Louisville, Tina, with the true spirit of a public servant, loves to see justice done anywhere she goes. Tina started her career studying business administration and marketing at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. She started to get involved in local politics because she wanted to see more female judges in office, which was more of a rarity 20 years ago than it is now. “I was interested in how women in office processed things differently,” she says. Tina took on her first government position as legislative assistant to First Ward Alderman Scotty Greene, and shortly after, she won the First Ward Alderman position herself in January 1999. Tina brought change to the office immediately, as she “demanded to be called alderwoman instead of alderman.” The momentum of change kept going as within her first 26 days of office, Tina saw the Fairness Ordinance passed to stop discrimination against the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender) community in regards to employment and housing. Tina served through the merging of the city and county governments and is now the councilwoman for the ninth district. Her most recent project is the Green Triangle Initiative, which offers incentives to businesses to use green practices and also envisions people having larger recycling bins than they do trash bins. Tina has been doing the latter at her own home for years, and she is excited to see her vision for a greener Louisville expand.

Behind the Name During her studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Tina says she “had an epiphany of my femininity and women’s place in society.” This new-found awareness of the value of women and their role in the world led Tina to change her given name (Tina Gay Pugh) to Tina Ward-Pugh, a contraction of her father’s and mother’s last names, in order to honor both her parents equally. www.iamtodayswoman.com

Household Although born in Memphis, Tenn., Tina grew up in a small Mississippi town called Blue Spring. Southern Baptist Seminary brought her to Louisville in 1987, and she never left the Crescent Hill area. “Coming from a small town, I think Louisville in many respects is like a big country town, but you can also go to the ballet,” Tina says. In addition to Louisville’s attractions, she also admires the spirit of its citizens. “Everybody believes they have a responsibility to make Louisville better. They’re not just about themselves.” Tina’s partner, Laura Ryan, also graduated from a seminary (Louisville Presbyterian Seminary), and they both worked in social services for years before they finally “saw each other across the room” and began their relationship. They will have been together 12 years this September. As for pets, Tina laughs, “Just my colleagues on the Metro Council. My neighbor also has four cats that roam into our yard.”

Hobbies Tina has always enjoyed basketball. A basketball scholarship actually brought her to Belmont for her undergraduate degree, and now she enjoys it from the sidelines as a University of Louisville women’s basketball season ticket holder. Tina also enjoys playing board games and gardening. She currently plants flowers but is venturing into vegetables so she can grow some of her own food.

Dreams and Aspirations “I want to create more opportunities for girls and women to do what they want in life — whether they want to be housewives or work in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math). “And I don’t want to make an impact on just my neighborhood but on the world. Going to India changed my life. A friend of mine is involved in EDGE Outreach, which helps create cheap, pure, uncomplicated water filters. I would love to see water training schools in developing countries so people can drive a day or two to learn the technology instead of having to fly across the world.” 2011

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Helen Starr

2003

Patti “PJ” Cooksey

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fashion

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Carlton Ridge

2004

Tori Murden McClure

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Bekki Jo Schneider

Laura Lee Brown

Lynn Ashton

Jennifer Bielstein

Barbara Sexton Smith

Kim Johnson

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Summer Eliason

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Julie Hermann

Geron Cadden

Kirby Adams

Janice Geralds

Angel McCoughtry

Dr. Kara Mohr, PhD.

Liz Lewis

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Brenda Light

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Phyllis Reed-Johnson

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Alice Houston

Margaret Schneider Browning

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Christina Lee “Christy” Brown

Cenia Wedekind

2006

Teresa Bridgewaters

2007

Zenda Stackelbach

2007

Teresa Bachman

2008

Janet Rowland

2009

Raquel Koff

2010

Kelli Flint Campbell

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Mary Beth O’Bryan

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Tricia Burke

Debbie Scoppechio

Jeannie Unruh

Debra Walton

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Diane W. Kirkpatrick

Sharon Darling

Helen Donaldson

Elaine “Cissy” Musselman

Judy A. Lambeth

Denise Vazquez Troutman

Jeri Swinton

Lynnie Meyer

Sheila Day

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Susan Ivey

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Kathy C. Thompson

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Carolle Jones Clay

2006

Phoebe Wood

2007

Lynn Pendergrass

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Deb Moessner

Virginia K. Judd

Diane Murphy

Jill Jones

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Elizabeth Kizito

Helen Friedman

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Susan Seiller

Kathy Cary

SueAnna Masterson

Grace DeluiseKoenig

Judy Schad

Terri Lynn Doyle

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Diane Downs

Dr. Jo Ann Rooney

Beverly Cox Keepers, Ph.D.

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Barbara Flanders Wine

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Dr. Shirley Willihnganz

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Summer Auerbach

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Dr. Rita Hudson Shourds

Cynthia Crabtree

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Mary Norton Shands

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Jerri Quillman

Joanne Berryman

Dr. Kim Alumbaugh

Dr. Anees Chagpar

Rebecca Booth, M.D.

Dr. Kerri Remmel, M.D., PhD.

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Dr. Mollie Cartwright

HOME & Style

Sue Stout Tamme

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Betsy Wall

Carla Sue Broecker

Donna Dusel

Lenora Paradis*

2007

Lawren Just

2008

Liz Wilson

2009

Tracie Utter

2010

Andie Frisbee

2011

Cindi Sullivan

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Liz Everman

Jackie Hays

Jean West

2007

Melissa Swan

2008

Vicki Dortch

2009

Rachel Platt

2010

Janelle MacDonald

2011

Renee Murphy

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Dawne Gee

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Anne Meagher Northup

Janice R. Martin

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Bobbie Holsclaw

2008

Martha Layne Collins

2009

Eleanor Jordan

2010

Virginia L. Woodward

2011

Tina Ward-Pugh

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Women Supporting Women Supporting Women Y

ou’ve now had a look at our 2011 class of Most Admired Woman winners. Amazing women doing amazing things for the betterment of all of us. This year, for the first time, you get a special treat…you can actually meet our winners and hear about the women who inspired them at an evening reception on June 28, thanks to the generous sponsorship by several of the companies of a newly formed group of women branding themselves as Women Influencing Louisville. So just who and what is “Women Influencing Louisville?”

BY Cathy Zion Publisher, Today’s Woman

• They’re a group of women representing Louisville’s largest companies which have active women’s diversity groups including: Brown-Forman, Frost Brown Todd, General Electric, Humana, UPS, and YUM!. • They collectively represent over 1,600 active women members who are making a difference in Kentuckiana by exchanging and sharing best practices between companies, leveraging experiences, and seeking opportunities to reinforce the progress of women. • They share a true passion for promoting women’s leadership both in their workplaces as well as their communities. • They realize the importance of women supporting women, across corporate lines and geographic lines. • They understand that collaboration is better than separation — that as a group they are stronger than each individual company’s initiative. • They want to affect change by inspiring women to strive for excellence within and outside of their spheres of influence. While the 2011 Most Admired Woman winners is the ninth group of distinguished women we have recognized annually, in the past the reception honoring them has been private. We listened as you have repeatedly asked to learn more about these women and have considered various opportunities for hosting an open event. So when we heard about the aspirations of the Women Influencing Louisville group, it was a big WOW moment — these goals mirror the objectives for the Most Admired Woman awards. When we all sat down together and shared our common vision, it was instantaneous agreement. Who better to partner with on our Most Admired Woman Awards Reception than this group of amazing women? The details have been worked out, and they are as excited about their participation as we are! It will be held Tuesday, June 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Frazier History Museum. Cost is only $25 per person or $175 for a table of 8. Seating is limited so go to www.iamtodayswoman.com and register now. It will be an evening you won’t forget as we all celebrate the circle of sisterhood and support.

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This is the slogan on a new t-shirt by Mat Ward, owner of Auntie M’s Home and Garden Shop, who says her t-shirt design keeps everything in perspective. Publisher Cathy Zion recently gave one of these shirts away at her long-time friend gathering, the Gaggles. The winner modeling the shirt is Sandi Metzger.

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“Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful AND a Baby Boomer.”

The next 100 Wise Women forum will be on June 22 featuring Thelma Ferguson, President Northeast Middle Market Commercial Bank, JP Morgan Chase, New York as keynote speaker. The event, held in partnership with Today’s Woman magazine and Leadership Louisville will be June 22 from 8 – 10 a.m. at the University Club on the campus of the University of Louisville. Contact: www.leadershiplouisville.org or 502.561.0458.

WISDOM

If you are a Southern Indiana woman, go have breakfast with some of the women leaders in the area. Pearls of Wisdom will host Jill Nichols, executive vice president-philanthropy and community relations for Vera Bradley, Inc., on June 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Kye’s I in Jeffersonville. Small group discussions will happen immediately after. To register, 812.945.0266/ext. 205 or www.1si.org.

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You can win $100 if you win the look-a-like contest at Margaret’s Consignment 20th Anniversary Celebration (Hint: she is in our Hall of Fame for Most Admired Woman if you need to see her photo.) Margaret’s Consignment, 2700 Frankfort Ave., will host a free celebration to honor 20 years of being in business on June 24, 5-9 p.m. The party includes cake, champagne, and a 10 percent customer discount on all purchases. DO YOU LOOK LIKE

Find Fashion, Save Money There’s a new consignment store in town: April and Paul Dutille recently opened an upscale-resale fashion chain, Clothes Mentor, at 291 North Hubbards Lane in St. Matthews.

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Pioneer Days

On June 4, 1-6 p.m., go to Pioneer Day at Blackacre to experience what life was like in 1785 when Moses Tyler and his family settled at what is now Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead in Jeffersontown. Churning butter, beekeeping, woodturning, candle making, and weaving baskets are some of the many activities demonstrated by volunteers in period dress. Blackacre non-member admission is $15 per family or $5 per individual.

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The 11th Annual United Crescent Hill Ministries Home Tour will be held on June 11 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The tour proceeds will benefit youth, seniors, and clients in need of emergency aid. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on event day, or $30 in advance with reserved lunch at Cherokee Rd. For more information, visit www.uchmlouky.org.

Way to go Woman!

We are looking for nominations for our Way to Go Woman! Contest. Every year we look to feature women (under age 40) who are making a difference in their workplace, their community, or for anyone around them. We want to give them a shout-out – Way to Go! Fill out our form on page 54 or go to www.iamtodayswoman.com.

Send a stuffed animal. Battalion Buddies is a new program designed to encourage and reassure the young children of currently deployed troops. Those wishing to donate stuffed toys to be used as Battalion Buddies may send them to the following address: Operation Gratitude, 17330 Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406 Attn: Battalion Buddies Program Financial donations can be made online here: www.mysimplegive.com/SG/lfDonate.

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See how cute our Today’s Family Superhero Essay contest winners look on the float in the Derby Festival Parade? Your girls might be particularly interested in entering the Today’s Girl essay contest to win tickets to the American Girl Fashion Show. See www. todaysfamilymag.com.

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n Search Of — Natural, Healthy, Wash ‘n Go Hair

I’ve tried it all — mayonnaise, horse mane and tail products, gelatin capsules, vitamins for hair, and hundreds of brands of shampoos and conditioners from drugstore varieties to salon and spa brands. And despite all of it, my hair was still dry and a bit frizzy unless I used a blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron. If I let it air-dry, it was a little bit straight in some areas and wavy to curly in others. It all added up to hair that required a great deal of effort on my part to look good. And all that ‘care’ was robbing my hair of natural oils, damaging already dry ends, and costing me time and money. A quick trip to Sephora at Oxmoor Mall on Shelbyville Road re-introduced me to a product line I had heard of but never tried — Ouidad. Considered the Queen of Curls, Ouidad is a stylist in New York City who, in 1984, opened the very first salon dedicated to wavy and curly hair. She’s also perfected the perfect cut for wavy or curly hair — the trademarked Cut & Slice. Her website is filled with videos, tutorials, blog entries, and consumer feedback on the best practices for healthy, wash-andgo hair.

The Proper Care and Feeding of Hair — Wash Less Often For healthy hair, it’s best to wash less often. Many experts recommend using shampoo two to three times a week or less because shampoo strips the natural oils on your scalp. You may be thinking that if you skip a day, your hair looks and feels greasy, and that could be true now. Once your hair gets used to fewer washings your scalp will make less oil.

Go No-Poo

Small, sample-sized bottles are available for many products in the collection. My favorites include the Play Curl Mousse, 12-Minute Deep Treatment, and the Botanical Boost Reviving Spray.

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The name turns me off, but the No-Poo method can be the best choice for many women. No-Poo is just that, no shampoo. Ever. Some choose this for economic reasons and others say they are rebelling against the chemicals in many shampoos on the market today. Blogs and web communities abound online for those looking for more information. (Check out: www.naturemoms.com/no-shampoo-alternative.html). Reading many of them reveals that some people use baking soda, apple-cider vinegar, or other kitchen ingredients as a shampoo substitute. You can expect it to take a week to a month for the oils on your scalp to fully adjust to the no-poo approach.

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Condition/Co-wash/Deep Treatment

Whether you use shampoo or not, for healthy hair you must condition daily. Mildly warm water should be used to wet the hair, and a gentle scalp massage will help to loosen the natural oils and stimulate circulation — which is also necessary for healthy hair. Apply a daily conditioner starting at the ends and ending two inches from the scalp. You can use a wide-toothed comb to evenly distribute the conditioner and untangle the hair. In fact Ouidad says this is the only time a comb should be used. It’s always a good idea to leave the conditioner on as long as possible, so I usually apply it at the start of my shower so that I can let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse with the coolest water you can stand. Hot water is never good for the hair, scalp, or skin. You can also use leave-in conditioners or spray conditioners that refresh hair throughout the day. No matter what condition your hair is in, deep conditioning treatments should be used every week, every two weeks, or monthly depending on the health of your hair. Ouidad’s 12-minute Deep Conditioning Treatment ($50, Sephora stores or www.ouidad.com) is superb for wavy to curly hair. After application cover with a shower cap, and cover with a hot towel or use a hair-dryer to warm and activate the product. I always do this late in the day so I can leave it on overnight, then rinse in the morning.

Air Dry

Whenever possible, skip the heated styling tools and let your hair airdry. If you can’t possibly air-dry completely, at least let your hair mostly airdry and then use the blow dryer to style. You’ll spend less time drying, and your hair will have less damage. Worried about your hair not looking Some of the tools Ouidad recommends are polished enough after pin curl clips (upper right), duck bill clips air-drying? There are (upper right), non-metal elastic bands, and various ways you can a wide tooth comb. control the final look by using ponytails, duck-billed clips, pin-curl clips, or even braids while the hair is wet. Does your hair tend to lie flat on your head when airdried? Ouidad recommends using duck-billed clips ($3-$6 at Sally Beauty Supply, Hubbards Lane in St. Matthews) at the top of the head, close to the roots, to help give hair lift once dry. For a video showing exactly how to do this, check out www.ouidad.com. Basically you want the clips to be on their sides, snug to the scalp. This causes the hair to stand up so that when dry it won’t lay flat. For shorter hair or tighter curls, roll sections of hair into circles and use a pin-curl clip to hold in place. Once

dry, remove the clips. For better curls, the less you fuss with hair the better. Avoid brushes unless blow-drying straight, and despite how fantastic your healthy hair might feel, try to keep your hands out of it for greater curl. Another option is to gather all hair on top of your head, apply a loose ponytail holder (no rubber bands, ever!) and then run the tail through the band once, and separate a bit. This is also a great way to protect hair while you sleep. And speaking of sleep — long hair should never be left loose while you sleep. Use a ponytail atop your head or braids to keep hair from being broken or snagged during slumber.

Get a new pillowcase

You might have heard that silk pillowcases are better for your skin; they are also better for your hair. Cotton pillowcases can absorb much-needed moisture from your hair and contribute to frizz and dull looking locks. In lieu of a silk pillowcase, silk hair sleeves can also be used. Inexpensive versions of both are available at Sally Beauty Supply.

Deep Conditioning from the Kitchen

Food items such as avocado, egg, yogurt, honey, and various cooking oils can be used for homemade deep-treatments too. Here are a few to try: For Oily Hair: Use a food processor or blender to grind cucumber or watermelon; apply to clean, wet hair and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. For Dry Hair: Mash one avocado; apply to freshly shampooed hair and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. For Normal Hair: Massage mashed peaches into clean, wet hair and let sit for 15 minutes.

You can go to bed with wet hair and wake up with curls by putting your hair into a loose bun atop your head. In the morning, remove the elastic band but do not use a brush. Ouidad’s Botanical Boost can be misted on hair to revive curls throughout the day.

What Our Readers Are Using: Amy Olson ~ Pureology ~ Keeps my color from fading! Alisa Conn ~ My shampoo will never make your article. I go to Costco and buy the cheapest shampoo and conditioner. Monica Steiner Hoben ~ Curls Rock by TIGI. No question. Best shampoo/ conditioner I have ever found for curly hair. Brooke Haynes ~ Aveda! I switch between the tea tree and the one for dark hair. I love it because my hair has been healthy and shiny ever since. I spend $35 per bottle and it lasts five months.

Trim Regularly

Even when trying to grow out your hair, regular trims contribute to healthy hair. Consult with your stylist for the ideal frequency for your hair, but most people should be getting a trim at least every 8-14 weeks. Share with me your best hair or skin care tips, or send questions and comments to Barbara@TodaysPublications.com or find me on Facebook!

Comments, questions, and tips are always welcome, email me at Barbara@todayspublications.com

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By Lucy M. Pritchett Photos by Melissa Donald

The bed certainly makes your bedroom. What’s the story?

I bought it from Arhaus in 1999. I saw it and fell in love with it. It is made of wrought iron and the scrolling on the headboard is based on a gate seen by the designer in France. It weighs a ton. It takes three people to move it. That’s where I would go if we had a tornado...it’s not going anywhere.

It is huge.

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I know. I feel like a princess when I am in it. The California king mattress sits about four feet off the floor and I have to sort of launch myself into it. I also have a sheepskin mattress pad that I bought online. You can’t believe what a difference that makes. It’s like sleeping in a nest.

How about the linens?

Ralph Lauren sateen sheets in sort of a cross between Tiffany blue and robin’s egg blue. I don’t put a duvet cover on the feather down comforter because I like the white and I like to see the square ‘poofies’. I leave it on year ‘round.

I like those dog pillows.

They are novelty pillows of dogs dressed in uniforms. One is a scholar and the other is a duke. I also have an affinity for needlework pillows featuring old world rabbits.

You have many antiques in your house. Are they family pieces?

Yes. There are lamps and Audubon prints along with a pie safe full of decorative taffy and tobacco tins, quilts, toys, such as a Tom Thumb cash register and a Play Skool knock-out bench. There is even my great-grandmother’s douche box with the instructions on the lid. Its contents are long gone. Now I use it to hold my sewing things.

Where did the rooster in the living room come from?

It is cast-aluminum made by Bruce Fox, an artist who had a studio in New Albany. My mom saw it and put it on lay-a-away. That was in, maybe, 1958 and she paid $2 a week until she paid off the $95 cost. She had the rooster made into a lamp probably in the ‘70s. Because it comes in pieces, the rooster wasn’t altered in the process. Today’s Woman

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Charlotte Stengel

he highly analytical Charlotte Stengel is coowner of Architype, a gallery on Frankfort Avenue that specializes in custom-made handbags. But how does a woman with a degree in architecture from the University of Kentucky and graduate studies in medicine from University of Louisville get into designing handbags? It started when Charlotte was working in architecture. She designed a bag for herself, something akin to an arrow quiver to carry her blueprints. A fellow student noticed her unique bag and asked Charlotte to make her one. So began her design in handbags...however, it wasn’t really that simple, as things seldom are…meaning along came marriage, children, and responsibilities. So in order to focus more on her family, Charlotte combined her love for architecture and science by streamlining her designs to bags. At this point you might be asking what does science/ medicine have to do with handbags. Again, the simplified version is that Charlotte studied neuropsychololgy, which led to learning about Carl Jung, the famous psychologist, founder of analytical psychology and pioneer of many concepts including the Archetype (universal types or models of people, i.e., “the mother figure”). Charlotte sees the connection between art and science...how her bags look, but also how they make you feel about yourself. 13

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If you have followed the connections in Charlotte’s life, it will not surprise you that her handbags are inspired by one of these two topics or a combination. For example, the Mandala is a round bag inspired by the mandala, a figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist meditations as well as Carl Jung’s study of the mind to help one become complete or whole. As for the Clutch, this was inspired by the architectural design of the Flatiron building in New York City. If you turned the building on its side and put a handle on the top, you’ve got a Clutch bag. The first bag Charlotte designed, the Quiver, came from an architecture inspiration, but in a round-about way. While studying architecture, she visited Ephesus, Turkey. She discovered that in ancient times they worshiped Artemis, Goddess of Hunting and Wild Nature. Artemis carried her arrows in a quiver. Thus came about the Quiver bag. A good example of form, function, and beauty coming together. As one thing leads to the next, so should the name of the gallery, Architype, a combination of the words architecture and archetype. It is also a good fit for an analytical mind. Following the writing of this article, Charlotte’s mother passed. She would like to dedicate this to her mother, Sue Knoop Hosea, her biggest inspiration of all! 9

1. DNA – Structure of Life Our DNA is an example of how the architecture of science, as we understand it, expresses itself in life. Each of us inherits a beautiful and miraculous set of blueprints from our parents that is uniquely expressed. I am, as is each of us, an expression of this code. My family and my genetics are the foundation of who I am and who I am able to become. 2. Function and Structure Creating smart, functional bags is what serendipitously brought me into this business. The love of using structure and function as a principle for my designs is what keeps me in it. Just as in architecture, trying to meet a utilitarian need with an elegant and sophisticated solution is fun and challenging. So, it’s not just that I consider how the bag looks and how it functions; but, in the end, what does this bag make you think about yourself…how does it make you feel? 3. Architecture The love of architecture perfuses my psyche and will always be part of my thought process. Architecture is the pronounced edifice of the human spirit. Clean forms, structural lines, even the experiences that are evoked by brilliant architecture permeate throughout my designs. Architecture is made by and for humans…so we are enriched because of it. It is part of who we are! Favorite architects include Le Corbusier and Louis I. Kahn. 4. Science As much as I love architecture and art, I am equally inspired and drawn into science because it explores and engages all that is in life. My favorite part of science is the study of the human body. Favorite scientists include Leonardo da Vinci, Eric Kandel, M.D., and Oliver Sacks, M.D. Leonardo da Vinci inspires me because he merged the areas of art and science in all of his work. 5. Painting Light and color painting have been prevalent sources of inspiration to me throughout all of my education. I am interested in transparency, the structure of light and color, and the layering of space in painting. Favorite painters include Cezanne, Piet Mondrian, Le Corbusier, and Josef Albers. 6. Nature I love being outdoors and feel very centered and at peace there. Nature is such a wise teacher in science and art. Life’s most elegant solutions are in nature: the most vibrant colors, the most intricate mechanisms. 7. Faith and Spiritual Symbols Being Catholic, I have been surrounded by numerous faith symbols and artifacts throughout my life. My favorite symbols are churches, especially the light that enters and resides in these spaces. I love the cathedrals of the past and feel the presence of God there. I also recognize God in other spiritual symbols and see these as signs or talismans. I believe that the stories that we attach to these symbols can give us great strength, guidance, and comfort. 8. Brad Stengel and Stengel Hill Architecture My husband, Brad, is my biggest supporter, and encourages me in all of my endeavors. He is one of the best role models in business that I know. He and co-founding partner Charles Hill (Chip) have grown Stengel Hill Architecture from a two-person firm to the second largest architecture firm in Louisville. Their energized work ethic and persistent striving for excellence is only surpassed by their commitment and dedication to their clients. I find these attributes truly inspiring. 9. Partnership and friendships with incredibly strong women Dena Wilson, my business partner, is the epitome of strength, intelligence, and grace. She gives unconditional love and support in our business and our friendship. “My girls,” as I call my friends, give an endless supply of love, warmth, and joy. These gifts are the essentials of life. 10. Running I try to run everyday and I rely on this activity to renew my body and soul. The experience of running enables me to actively reflect on what is present in my life and to pray. 11. Neurology Learning about neurology and psychology are my current interests in addition to my design work. The brain is an incredible organ and the nervous system is a fascinating mechanism. How we process information and how we create are inherently interconnected throughout our neuro-pathways. You just gotta love the brain. 12. Travel Semesters that I spent in the Mediterranean, Turkey, Ephesus, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and India were pivotal in my creative and learning process. These magnificent places are present in my memory, and I continue to be enriched by my experiences there. 13. Music As a daughter of a musician, I inherited a deep love and appreciation of music. There is a direct link between music and the spirit. Music is the universal language that is shared among everyone.

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Chicken Katsu Salad

Story and Photos By Melissa Donald

f you are ready to eat like a king’s daughter, then you must check out the Chicken Katsu Salad at the Dragon King’s Daughter restaurant on Bardstown Road. This salad is absolutely beautiful and enormous! I was not only impressed with the colorful plate presentation, but the serving size totally took me by surprise. A generous portion of golden, lightly fried panko and almond coated chicken (cooked to perfection!), along with finely chopped fresh tomatoes atop a bed of organic mixed greens. The perfect amount of red onion pieces weaves throughout the dish. The whole plate comes together visually encircled with fresh, bright green slivers of avocado. There are four suggested salad dressings to accompany this salad. I chose the homemade ginger dressing, which is lightly drizzled throughout the dish. I wouldn’t bother asking for this dressing on the side. A small amount is used, and believe me, a little bit of this dressing goes a long way. This ginger dressing is more like a sauce, thick, not oily, and slightly sweet, but not overpowering. It beautifully enhances and brings together all the flavors in the salad without compromising each individual ingredient. I loved stabbing all the ingredients onto my fork and tasting a hint of this ginger dressing in each bite. I also tried the wasabi-ranch dressing, which offers a more spicy kick to the salad. This is a thick and creamy dressing, a little bit also goes a long way. If you like wasabi, then try this dressing. You won’t be disappointed. For the cost ($8), I found this salad to be a great value. I walked into the Dragon King’s Daughter in the late afternoon, super hungry, and walked out completely satisfied with no room to spare. This is definitely an impressive full meal in itself. I sat at a table by the open windows and was admired by many who walked by and saw my feast. The staff was friendly and attentive. I felt like a princess for the day. Dragon King’s Daughter - 1126 Bardstown Road. Approximate nutritional information, including dressing: Calories: 475 Fat: 5g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 20g

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Face By Cheryl Stuck

Would you ever consider plastic surgery? NO MAYBE

31% 65% Yes

hen you turn on the television, it’s common to see aging actors with wrinkle-free faces and sculpted bodies. Today, it’s almost more surprising to see one who hasn’t relied on plastic surgery. But it’s not only actors who are going under the knife to save their youthful appearance. Plastic surgery is becoming mainstream. A menu of services for every part of the body allows women (and men) to choose the site that bothers them the most and fix it. Of our 26 respondents on the Today’s Woman of Wellness Health Advisory Group, only one said she would never consider plastic surgery, although all of the women agreed that it would be appropriate to have plastic surgery to correct an injury or scarring from an accident. Finding the right plastic surgeon is critical. Martin Martin Fox, M.D., a board certified Fox, M.D. at Martin Fox and Associates, offers the plastic and reconstructive surgeon following advice for those considering plastic surgery. for 30 years, said he has witnessed a drastic change in attitudes over the • F irst, do your homework and research on the years. “The stigma has reversed almost internet at www.asps.org (the American Society of 180 degrees,” Fox said. “When I first Plastic Surgeons) for reliable information. started my practice, patients wanted to •M ake sure to find a board-certified plastic surgeon. come in the back door. They didn’t want If you have time, make appointments to talk to more anybody to know. They would hide than one. Some physicians charge for consultations, and not go out of the house until the but some do not. Be sure to ask. bruising had subsided. Now, it’s actually • sk the surgeon how many times they’ve performed A reversed, and it’s almost a badge of the procedure you’re interested in. courage. You see people in Kroger two days after a face lift (with equest to see before and after pictures of patients. •R bruises showing) and people •A sk to speak to a previous patient who had the talk about it to their friends.” procedure done. But even when it’s done strictly for cosmetic reasons, •M ake sure your surgeon is addressing you directly Fox said that plastic surgery and respectfully, and making good eye contact is serious business. “It’s not a when they’re answering questions. Are they being supermarket where somebody evasive? pays for something and gets • I f you have friends who have had the procedure, ask whatever they want. It doesn’t them about their experience. work like that. The patient has to be evaluated. It’s real medicine; it’s real surgery. The media has tended to minimize it, and make it sound like it’s as simple as going out and getting a haircut or your nails done.” As part of the evaluation, the physician will determine if there are medical reasons a person should not undergo this surgery. For example a patient with a heart condition, blood clotting problems, or medications that may interfere with the anesthesia may cause the doctor to refuse. Another consideration is why the person wants the surgery. Fox said, “If a young woman is coming in for a breast augmentation because she thinks that’s going to get her boyfriend back, that’s not a good reason. If a 50-year-old male is coming in for a facelift because he feels he’s competing with younger people in the marketplace and his age is a problem in getting hired, that’s a real problem.” PAGE 62

6 (23%) Breast augmentation

10 (38%) Breast lift 5 (19%) Liposuction

Which of these procedures have you done or would consider doing?

4 (15%) Nose reshaping

12 (46%) Eyelid or eyebrow lift 6 (23%) Tummy tuck

10 (38%) Dermal fillers or Botox 8 (30%) Face(out liftof 26 respondents) 4 (15%) Other

Breast Augmentation Breast Lift Liposuction Nose Reshaping Eyelid or Eyebrow Lift Tummy Tuck Dermal Fillers or Botox Facelift Other

Advisory group members are: Margie Beeler • Susan Boddy • Christie Bollinger, RN • Sherrice Bond • Kim Broecker • Jennifer Brown • Linda Burry • Kimberly Carpenter, DC • Tamella Buss Cassis, MD • Holly Clark • Stacy Cohen, RN • Diane Collins, RN • Pat Cooke • Funmilayo Dixon • Laurie Duesing • Kelly Davis Fleenor • Tanya Franklin, MD • Julie Garrison, MBA • Carol Graham, MD • Dawn Hayden • Pam Hayden, RN • Mary Haynes • Gretchen Houchin • Mary Jennings • Alexis Karageorge, MD • Dee Jay Kelly • Tomiko Coates Kiefer • Diane Kissel • Kristi Jedlicki Levenhagen • Melissa Little • Sean Maguire, MD • Geri Manning • Lisa Mattingly • David McArthur • Anne McReynolds • Tara Morris • Maria Munoz • Tina Nuttall, MBA, FACHE • Denise Orwick, RPh • Betsy Paulley • Mae Pike • Leesa Richardson, MD • Ticonna Roberts • Cheryl Scanlon • Rhonda Sigler • Burke Stephens • Rebecca Terry, MD • Myrdin Thompson • Deborah Tuggle • Lannette VanderToll • Jessica Walker • Marine Walls • Janie Biagi Watts • Cenia L. Wedekind • Anthony Westmoreland, RPh • Cathi Wiley • Kathy Wilkinson • Debbie Williams • Allison Young, LMT

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Here are some thoughts from the Today’s Woman of Wellness Health Advisory Group regarding plastic surgery: “I have had a mastectomy and found the help of a plastic surgeon who was double board certified as a surgeon and a plastic surgeon. Also, as a treat to myself, I had my eyes done. It was a small thing but I look younger and feel better about myself. I think that surgeries should be balanced with exercise and good health choices. It is not the weight-loss answer. If a person’s self image can be improved, then why not? Again, with moderation; otherwise, seek a good counselor for help.”

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If someone has a really nice nose and they come in complaining about it, there’s something very wrong, Fox said. There’s a condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder where people are focused on a physical feature and there’s nothing wrong with them. “So… it’s not cut-and-dry, like you cut out somebody’s appendix and they’re happy.” On the other hand, part of the thrill of being a plastic surgeon is to change someone’s life for the better. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is an area that Fox has seen change dramatically over the years. “You have options now that didn’t exist in the past. We can reconstruct a very natural, pretty close to normal, breast. And for a patient who has to have a mastectomy, that’s one of the most traumatic things that can happen to you in your life. “Not only is the woman being told she has cancer, she is also being told that she has to remove, against her will — she didn’t volunteer for this — a key body part, which is fundamental to her sexual identity, he said. It has a huge impact on her relationship with her husband or mate. It’s a doublewhammy. Just having cancer is stressful and demanding enough on the person and then to pile on additional deformity, it’s overwhelming,” Fox said. “So for us to have the ability to do an immediate breast reconstruction and take that out of the equation, you’re eliminating that unbelievable burden from this woman so she doesn’t have to deal with that in addition to the breast cancer. And in some cases you’re saving the relationship. Because, if you talk to women, a lot of them will say it changed their whole relationship with their husband and it shouldn’t be that way, but unfortunately that’s the way people are. That’s a great example of how a plastic surgeon can change someone’s life. It’s not some frivolous, unnecessary procedure.” While cosmetic surgery usually isn’t covered by health insurance, medical issues may be. Breast reconstruction, breast reduction, removing excess skin due to weight loss, removing upper eyelid skin that interferes with vision, or nose problems that interfere with breathing may be covered by health insurance. But whether you’re having plastic surgery for medical reasons, or for your own personal reasons, if it makes you happy and makes you feel like the woman you want to be, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.

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“I have worked in plastic surgery and have had the opportunity to see how it can change people’s lives by making them feel more confident; whether it be due to an accident and fixing a scar that they are self-conscious of or whether it is a mother that has had babies and has the extra tummy that she just can’t get off. In almost all cases, it is very rewarding for the patient.” Dawn Hayden, Manager, Priority Radiology

“I had breast reduction and I was very satisfied with the procedure. I am older, but in good health and physically fit, yet when I look in the mirror that is not reflected. Now there are procedures that can be done that are not extremely invasive. I believe there was a time when plastic surgery was not socially acceptable, but now 60 being the new 50, I want to look good and it does not matter what others think.” Marine Walls, Program assistant for Twenty-first Century Scholars Program

“It used to be that a woman’s beauty was tied into what an artist portrayed as beautiful. At one time, a full-figured woman was desirable because it indicated being healthy (Rubenesque), but now with the internet, movies, et cetera, our ideals of beauty have changed, and altering oneself surgically isn’t as taboo as it used to be. But for me, I like knowing that for every line on my face there is a wonderful story to go along with it.” Myrdin Thompson, President of the 15th District PTA

“My droopy eyelid was affecting my vision. I can see much better now.” Margie Beeler, Retired secretary/treasurer of Outdoor Power Equipment in New Albany

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It’s the weight loss challenge finale! This has been a major life-altering experience for our challengers, and we commend them for their bravery for putting themselves out there and for being open to changing for the better. It’s been four months of hard work and dedication, but for these ladies it’s not over. Each one has plans to continue with their new healthy lifestyle. Turn to page 68 to see their “after” photos. BEFORE

Desireé Bush Age: 32 Height: 5’11” Starting Weight: 218 lbs. New Weight: 196 lbs. Inches Lost: 19.25 Occupation: Teacher and Owner of Grub-n-Scrub in Middletown esireé participated in our program with personal trainer, Merica Koch at Coach’s Fitness Club. Desireé is very pleased with her results and plans on incorporating exercise into her routine on a daily basis. Her goal is to exercise at least 300 minutes a week with a mix of cardiovascular and strength training. Desireé has two young girls who sometimes participate in her workouts as well. Desireé makes exercise fun for her girls, like having a jump-rope contest (the last contest they had Desiree told me she won!). One of Desireé’s goals when she started the program was to set a good example for her children, which I believe she has accomplished. She looks fantastic and feels great. She talks about how her body has changed, for the better, of course. This year, Desireé participated in the Zoo’s 5K. Awesome!

Exercise Program: Coach’s Fitness Club ~ Personal Trainer Merica Koch www.coachsfitness.com

Nikki Fouch Age: 24 Height: 5’3” Starting Weight: 225 lbs. New Weight: 184 lbs. Inches Lost: 16 Occupation: Apple (computer) Specialist

ikki was our Mohr Results Bootcamp participant under the guidance of Chris and Kara Mohr. Now that her training with Bootcamp has ended, Nikki is running on a regular basis and attending hot yoga. Nikki stated that she lost even more pounds in one week when she incorporated a hot yoga class into her routine. Nikki is going to see how she does on her own outside of Bootcamp before attending another session. She is so grateful for all that the Mohrs have done for her. About half way through the weight loss challenge, Nikki had gallbladder surgery. She finds that she can’t eat large meals and there are certain foods that she still has a hard time digesting, but that is always changing and improving. Look at how amazing Nikki looks! She has a great attitude toward everything and thanks everyone who has helped her through this process.

Exercise Program: Mohr Results Boot Camp ~ Kara Mohr

channon participated in the TEAM Training program at the Louisville Downtown YMCA under the training of Abbie Richard. This summer, Schannon will be signing up once again for TEAM to continue on with her healthy lifestyle. In the meantime, Schannon continues to work out three days a week doing cross training exercises that she learned in her TEAM sessions with Abbie. Schannon has been sharing her workout experiences with her friends and family and is getting them involved in exercise as well. Schannon says: “Now when we have family gatherings, we will add exercise to our agendas.” Schannon thanks the Downtown Y and her trainers for all their help and support. She looks great!

Exercise Program: Downtown YMCA ~ Trainer Abbie Richards

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FOOD PROVIDER FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS: Home Cuisine — owned by Sandy Pike and Mae Pike, www.homecuisineonline.com.

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Schannon c. robinson Age: 42 Height: 5’9” Starting Weight: 256 lbs. New Weight: 242 lbs. Inches Lost: 12.1 Occupation: Case Manager for Healthy Start Program

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Weight Loss Final 2011 Now that our Ready to Change Your Life participants have dropped the pounds, we wanted to reward them with a full makeover from Z Salon & Spa (9407 Shelbyville Road, 502.426.2226) and Talbots (194 N. Hurstbourne Lane 502.423.9445) AFTER

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Desireé Her Hair: Lori TerBeek, artistic director and owner of Z Salon & Spa, chose an angular cut for Desiree that would enhance and elongate her face shape. She began with blowing out and straightening the hair then removed excess hair from the sides. “We cut it with a very straight blunt edge to make it look thicker.” This method of cutting, says Lori, gives her the versatility of wearing it curly or straight. Her Makeup: Lori applied shadow to Desireé’s brows for a soft but strong look and played up her great eyes by creating a smoky eye accentuated with purple shadow. Desireé is wearing: top, $49.50; pants, $49.50; mixed media bangle, $49; round Lucite bangle, $24; square Lucite bangle, $19; crystal faceted necklace, $69. All available at Talbots.

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Her Hair: Lori removed 8 to 10 inches of Nikki’s hair and gave her strong bangs with a gentle oval shape. She deepened and richened the color to give her hair the appearance of thickness at the ends. Next, she used color melting, a technique that creates more thickness at the scalp and adds movement on the ends to enhance any form of layering. Her Makeup: Like Desireé, Jeanne May used a nude lip color on Nikki, but chose jewel tones for her eyes. Nikki is wearing: jacket, $99; shirt, $49.50; ankle jeans, $89; shoes, $149. All available at Talbots.

Her Hair:For her cut, Lori gave Schannon a more silhouetted shape and heavier bangs to narrow her jaw line. Prior to the makeover, she had been wearing a brighter shade of hair color, but Lori toned it down using a spring/summer red to soften the heaviness of the bangs. Her Makeup: Kristi Forrest used a combination of gold and bronze shades to add more highlight to the skin while accentuating her features. Schannon is wearing: blouse, $69.50; jacket, $169; skirt, $149; belt, $59; shoes, $159. All available at Talbots.

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Do These Laws Help Your Love? I When people yell at you or blame you, don’t blame someone else, or say “I’m sorry,” or grovel. Just say, “Thank you!”

believe that my wife Kathy loves me. I often find myself wondering why, but she does. I don’t have low self-esteem, and I am sure that I am a decent man. But of all the improbabilities in life that I ponder, I am always amazed by the mystery of love. Our relationship has been relatively easy and we are always learning lessons in our relationship. We hardly ever argue, and we see eye to eye on most things. I believe our spirituality is the key that helps us work to our highest good. Several years ago I came across the 12 spiritual laws of the Mark Houston Recovery Center which Kathy and I challenge one another to live. These spiritual laws govern our world:

• The Law of Consent — Giving others permission to help us eliminate self-delusion. • The Law of Caring — If you don’t care about yourself through your actions, the world cannot and will not care about you. • The Law of Cause and Effect — What I put out will return to me, ALWAYS. • The Law of Use — If we don’t use it, we lose it. • The Law of Responsibility — Our Higher Power will not do for us what we are supposed to do. • The Law of Substitution — Turning away from negative self-talk. • The Law of Relaxation — In all mental work be relaxed, gentle, and unhurried. • The Law of Subconscious Activity — As soon as our subconscious mind accepts an idea, it will begin immediately to put it into effect, good and bad. • The Law of Practice — Practice is the price of proficiency. • The Law of Forgiveness — In your heart, and to all. • The Law of Growth — What we think upon grows. • The Law of Intent — Set our intent and watch it manifest in our life through action. When I was a child, I thought a lot about what it means to love and to be loved. I once asked my mother if she loved me or my father more. I was positive she would say me. Instead, she looked me in the eye, hands gently on each

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shoulder. She explained that she couldn’t help loving me and that the love of a mother for her baby was incredibly strong. But then she told me that the love she had for my Dad was a love of choice, which made it extra special. Of all the people in the world, she chose him and he chose her. In a large part because of the example set by my parents, I believe I have a responsibility to give of myself – not just to those I know and love, but to those I would never know if I didn’t seek them out: the poor, the sick and dying, the disabled. It is because of my parents’ example that I tithe my income to church and charity, that I love to volunteer my time for non-profits, and that I have always worked at non-profits. Because I saw love in action in the way my parents lived their lives. Because of them, I believe in love. I find that the truisms about life or people come from those closest to me like the above examples from my wife and my parents. From their insight comes true wisdom. My most recent lesson came from a good friend who gave me very wise advice. He told me to substitute the words “I’m sorry” with the words “Thank you!” I have a tendency to say, “I’m sorry.” When people yell at you or blame you, don’t blame someone else, or say “I’m sorry,” or grovel. Just say, “Thank you!” Think about how you feel when someone yells at you. It’s not the most pleasant feeling in the world. Most people have an instant reaction to defend themselves, blame someone else, or apologize profusely. If you say, “Thank you. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. Now that I know about it, I can fix it right away,” your words clearly state an implied apology, a desire to take action, and a tone of self-confidence. You are expressing your attitude in the form of positive action. “I’m sorry” is a state of being. If you state it enough, you become it. If you want to make amends, just say, “I apologize.” But an apology does not indicate action. “Thank you” indicates acceptance, and the words that follow indicate you’re willing to do something about it.

Bob Mueller is associate vice president of Mission & Stewardship at Hosparus, the community hospices of Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Central Kentucky. He has three books available: Look Forward Hopefully, The Gentle Art of Caring, and his latest, Create a Better World. Find Bob online at www.bobmueller.org and email him at bobmueller@insightbb.com.

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TURNIN’ UP THE HEAT! The 23rd annual Barnstable Brown Gala By Gioia Patton / Photos by Melissa Donald

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(L to R at the microphones) Taylor Dayne, Travis Tritt, Miranda Lambert and Lee Ann Womack during Proud Mary. *That’s ‘Cactus’ Moser sitting in with the band on drums.

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f I hadn’t been there myself that night I probably wouldn’t have thought it possible that the 2011 Barnstable Brown Gala could have cranked up the enjoyment level any higher than last year. But somehow it did. And just in case I was imagining the whole thing, it was something country music star Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn fame said to me as he was leaving the Derby eve party that night that echoed not only mine, but what turned out to be many other repeat guests’ sentiments. The incident occurred at 1:20 am after I’d joined a lineup of departing guests on the front porch of hostess Tricia Barnstable Brown’s Louisville Highlands’ home and quickly realized that I was standing directly behind Brooks and another departing celebrity guest, actress Tichina Arnold of Everybody Hates Chris sitcom fame. As the gregarious lineup shuffled along towards the front stone steps I asked Brooks if he’d sum up the 2011 Gala while posing for a Today’s Woman photo with Arnold. Brooks reacted by looking me squarely in the eye and declaring: “(They) reeeeally turned up the heat this year!” Arnold, who was still beaming from having attended her first Barnstable Brown Gala, then chimed in with: “It was amazing! Great vibe… great people…really cool. Tonight kept music alive!” she enthused, referring to the multitude of unplanned back-to-back pop/ rock/R&B/rap and country music celebrity guests’ performances she’d just witnessed at the party, which to date has raised millions of dollars for diabetes research. Proceeds help fund the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes & Obesity Center at the University of Kentucky. Days after her 23rd Gala, I spoke by phone with Tricia Barnstable Brown, who hosts the party with her normally Los Angeles-based twin sister, Cyb Barnstable. Barnstable Brown began: “On Derby day one of my guests described what it had been like for him to sit at his table eating dinner while he could hear the likes of Freddie Jackson followed by Boyz II Men performing on stage. He said at one point he stopped eating and said to himself ‘this isn’t the radio I’m listening to…this is actually happening!’” she adds sounding amused.

KIX BROOKS & TICHINA ARNOLD: The two stars happened to be leaving the party at the same time. (L to R) CYB BARNSTABLE & TRICIA BARNSTABLE BROWN seen wearing oneof-a-kind silk/satin gowns designed by Barnstable Brown.

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As to the other celebrity performances that night — which coincidentally I’d referred to in my notes as ‘RADIO LIVE!’— they included: Wayne Brady and NSYNC’s Joey Fatone performing a high voltage version of James Brown’s Get On Up, Taylor Dayne singing Aretha Franklin’s RESPECT, Kix Brooks performing Ride, Sally, Ride, Freddie Jackson’s killer rendition of Me & Mrs. Jones followed by The Spinners’ I’ll Be Around, and Mary Wilson of The Supremes, singing Stop in the Name of Love. Hands down though, a particular highpoint of the night came at 11:57pm after rapper DMC (Darryl McDaniels) took the stage and instantly whipped the crowd into a bopping up and down frenzied state with Run DMC’s It’s Tricky, followed by Aerosmith’s Walk This Way. “There’s a reason why these artists are still around…” Barnstable Brown says admiringly. “They’re the real deal,” she adds, also referring to when Taylor Dayne, Travis Tritt, Lee Ann Womack, and country music ‘IT’ girl Miranda Lambert proved why they’re amongst the best of the best with their spontaneous rendition of Proud Mary. Two of Barnstable Brown’s personal favorite moments of the night occurred in the media tent: the first being after walking in at the same time as first-time guest and country music superstar and Kentucky native, Wynonna, who’d arrived with her drummer boyfriend Scott ‘Cactus’ Moser of Highway 101. “I’m such a big fan of hers and had always wanted Wynonna to come to the party,” she mentions, then laughs after I revealed that one of my favorite moments of the night was the surreal fact that I was the one who introduced the two women to one another in the media tent, as I’d interviewed Wynonna many times before, and after Wynonna noticed me in the media tent, she’d jutted out her finger in my direction and called out my name before rushing over to where I was positioned and giving me a hug. Barnstable Brown’s second ‘moment’ of the night occurred a few minutes later after she introduced herself to another first time guest, Law & Order SVU television star Christopher Meloni. ‘I know who you are!’ was Meloni’s reaction to the introduction, something Barnstable Brown admitted took her completely by surprise. “I don’t know how some of these (celebrities) know who I am,” she said with a sigh, “but they do.”

MARY WILSON of The Supremes

DMC (Darryl McDaniels): The friendly rapper was seen surrounded by thrilled young Gala guests in the dessert room

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!: Country music superstar MIRANDA LAMBERT arrived with her girlfriends at the Gala-just one weekend before her wedding to country star Blake Shelton.

WYNONNA & ‘CACTUS’ MOSER: Wynonna told Barnstable Brown that next year she would ‘bring her rhinestone outfit and get up on stage and perform!’

Former Olympic figure skaters and married couple JOHN ZIMMERMAN & SILVIA FONTANA. Fontana designed her beautiful gown. Today’s Woman

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SARAH HUGHES: The 2002 ladies figure skating Olympic gold medalist said she’s writing a book about figure skating.

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The 23rd annual Barnstable Brown Gala

TURNIN’ UP THE HEAT!

I then told Barnstable Brown that a particular fond memory of mine from this year’s Gala was that for the first time in my 11 years of covering the party I got to spend time with one of the hostesses. After running into Cyb Barnstable in the dining tent we spent 10 minutes chatting comfortably together at an empty table while she ate a plate of the delicious Ladyfingers Catering food. Once refreshed, Cyb smiled and chirped ‘Well…back on duty!’ before hiking up the hem of her beautiful fuchsia gown and quickly maneuvering past the white tabled clothed round tables and into the night. As for the final word about the 2011 Gala, I’m leaving that to Alisa Kletter Pipkin of Maryland, who was still on Cloud 9 when I bumped into her after she’d been one of three female guests whom Mary Wilson had invited onstage to sing backup during Stop in the Name of Love. “Who would ever think (you) could do that!” enthused Kletter Pipkin, who said 2011 marked the 15th Gala she and her husband Maryland State Senator E.J. Pipkin had attended. “What a lifetime I’m having!” she quickly added, before shaking her head in disbelief about having performed with a bona fide music legend…something that could probably only happen at a Barnstable Brown Gala. “That (experience,)” Kletter Pipkin gushed, LINDSAY VONN: I was “was more than a ‘Bucket List!’”

absolutely thrilled to meet the downhill skier Olympic gold medalist from the Vancouver Olympics!

KATE GOSSELIN: The Kate + 8 reality superstar was a huge crowd favorite and posed for photos with star-struck Gala guests all night.

The strikingly chic actress VANESSA MINNILLO is seen on her Blackberry in the VIP area.

CARSON KRESSLEY: “I’m a native Kentuckian because I have American Saddlebred horses,” remarked the fashion expert, whose Ralph Lauren lavender tuxedo jacket felt as smooth as butter to the touch!

*For my ‘Best Dressed’ picks go to www.iamtodayswoman.com Gioia Patton is an Arts & Entertainment celebrity profiler.

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Arts Insider Must-See

SYLVIA BROWNE

THIS Month

She’s Admirable Because…

Who is the woman you admire most? You’ll have a chance to tell us about her and enter to win four beautiful prize combos during the month of June. Here’s what you’ll find included in the prizes:

• The Bristol Bar & Grill, $50 gift card • Elizabeth’s Timeless Attire, $25 gift card • Gumer & Company Jewelers, $100 gift card • Homearama tickets ~ two tickets per winner, $20 value • Joseph’s Salon & Spa, $100 gift card • Kizito Cookies, gift basket, $45 value • 2 souvenir cups and 12 food/beer tickets to be used at the Louisville Brewfest, $16 • L’BRI’s Smooth n’ Firm Eye Repair Gel, $28 value • Looking for Lilith production of Hunting the Basilisk by J. Shafer, ~ two tickets, $30 value • Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, $100 gift card • Polished Salon & Spa ~ a day at the spa, $170 value • Rodes, $200 gift card • Sara Simpson jewelry, $125 value • Schimpff’s Confectionery, $25 gift card • Tony Boom Bozz, 4 lunch passes, $30 value • Two Chicks, $25 gift card • Varanese Mediterranean Restaurant, two $25 gift cards

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Stop and Admire

For the first time, Today’s Woman is opening our annual Most Admired Woman event to the public — and we are excited about it. We would love for you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of 12 notable women in our community who are making a difference. June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. WheRE  Frazier History Museum tickets  $25/person; $175/ tables of eight Contact 502.327.8855 or www.iamtodayswoman.com. When 

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Do you know someone whose contributions to the community make her worthy of recognition? Nominate her for our Way to Go Woman award (see form on page 54 or online at www.iamtodayswoman.com). DEADLINE: June 30.

t was just after 1:30am, while rummaging through my interview notes as well as back through the pages of Sylvia Browne’s 2010 memoir PSYCHIC: My Life in Two Worlds (HarperCollins) and her latest book, Afterlives of the Rich & Famous (HarperCollins) and getting nowhere with a title idea for my interview with Browne, when I suddenly realized that I was singing under my breath the lyrics to the Beatles’ Hello, Goodbye by Paul McCartney: ‘You say goodbye…and I say hello… hello, hello. I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello.’ Seconds later, after wiping the ‘Well, duh!’ look off my face I chuckled to myself before acknowledging my spirit guides, who’d obviously ‘whispered’ the title in my ear as an affectionate nod and a wink to the 74-yearold Browne’s reputation as a world-renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, lecturer, and researcher in the field of parapsychology. During my 25-minute phoner with Browne, who’s lecturing in The Showroom at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino June 11 — she talked about the following subjects: ‘the origins behind the belief that ‘dead is dead,’ who Browne named as her most important ‘teacher’ in this life, what it’s like to be in a profession where making even one mistake can cause irreparable harm to one’s reputation, and finally, revealing a shocking back story about a damaging incident in her professional life to set the record straight once and for all. To read my online only Arts Insider June issue interview with Sylvia Browne, go to www.iamtodayswoman.com. — Gioia Patton When  June 11 @7:30 pm WheRE  The Showroom @ Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino, Elizabeth, In. tickets  $25, $35, $45 Contact  All Ticketmaster outlets or the box office.

Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival

Second annual Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. Three blues bands will play both days. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show. When  June 3-4 @ 6-11:30pm Where  Corner of Burnett Ave and Hickory St in Germantown tickets  Free Contact  502.724.9971

Crescent Hill Garden Tour

Visit 10 private gardens in one of Louisville’s most eclectic and historical neighborhoods. June 4 @ 9am-5pm, rain or shine; brunch @ 10am-12pm Where  Tour starts at Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 South Peterson Avenue tickets  $10/tour; $6/brunch Contact  502.899.1899 or www.crescenthillgardentour.org When 

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THINGS

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Shrek The Musical

The Foreigner

Ain’t Misbehavin’

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre—not a handsome prince— shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Shrek the Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale, and all irreverent fun for everyone! When  June 7-12 Where  Kentucky Center tickets  $22.50-71.50 Contact  502.584.7777

First presented in their 1996-97 season, The Foreigner put the Burnbury Theatre on the map. It played to sold-out houses with a wonderful production. Bunbury revives this great piece for their 25th anniversary season. Winner of two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production. When  June 9-26 Where  Burnbury Theatre tickets  $21/general; $16/student; $10/children under 3 Contact  502.585.5306

Although not quite a biography of jazz legend Thomas “Fats” Waller, Ain’t Misbehavin’ evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums, and sings the songs he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley. The musical soul of 1930s Harlem Renaissance lives on in this revue that is still considered one of Broadway’s best. When  June 24-July 2 Where  Kentucky Center tickets  $27.50 Contact  502.584.7777

Hunting the Basilisk

Louisville’s Greek Festival

Summer Antiques Market

Hunting the Basilisk is a humorous, thoughtful, and provocative piece which brings together women from different historical periods in an unnamed location that hints at purgatory. A French painter, a Creole woman from ante-bellum Louisiana, a Civil War soldier, and a modern lawyer find themselves in a mysterious house, and learn that if they try to leave they must face and perhaps be destroyed by the Basilisk. The women find locked books which contain the stories of their lives. They must grapple with these books, and with one another, while avoiding the dangers which lay just beyond their new home. When  June 3-11 Where  The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak Street tickets  $15/general; $10/ students and seniors Contact  502.636.1311 for dinner and show reservations; 502.638.2559 for show reservations only

Cirque du Soleil: Alegría

Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría showcases breathtaking acrobatics from an international cast of 55 performers. Acts include the Synchro Trapeze and the intense and high-energy Aerial High Bars in which daring aerialists fly to catchers swinging more than 40 feet above the stage. The vibrancy of youth is alive in Power Track, a brilliant display of synchronized choreography and tumbling on a trampoline system hidden under the stage floor. In Russian Bars, artists fly through the air and perform spectacular somersaults and mid-air turns, landing on bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of catchers. When  June 9-12 Where  KFC Yum! Center tickets  $37-98 Contact  1.800.745.3000

Celebrating over 20 years of the very best in authentic Greek food, pastry, refreshments, live music, and costumed dancing. Greek grocery booth, Greek gift booth, and children’s activities all under a tent rain or shine. When  June 10-11 @ 11am-10pm; June 12 @ 12-7pm Where  Belvedere Park tickets  $2 Contact  502.425.7775 or www.assumption.ky.goarch.org

Zoofari!

The wildest black-tie event in town. Make your way to the impressive hillside of the Zoo and enjoy a gourmet sit-down dinner in the Oasis Tent. A silent auction to include animal sculptures, art, jewelry, sports packages and much, much more will be available throughout the evening. A multimedia enhanced Zoo animal adoption/auction will follow dinner, and afterwards guests will have an opportunity to dance to live music and entertainment. When  June 11 @ 6pm-midnight Where  Louisville Zoo tickets  $75/mix and mingle ticket; $250/light up the night ticket Contact  502.459.2181

The Soul Food Festival

The Soul Food Festival highlights the aroma of traditional soul food cooking in the air while bringing together families and friends in an outdoor social setting for a day of reunion, fellowship, and live national award-winning entertainment. When  June 11 @ 4-11pm Where  Waterfront Park tickets  $28 Contact  888.695.0888 or www.ilovesoulfood.com

Annual antiques market features 100 professional antique dealers from the South and Midwest with country and formal furniture, porcelain, sterling, art, jewelry, and more. When  June 26 @ 10am-4:30pm Where  Historic Locust Grove tickets  $6/adults; $3/children Contact  502.897.9845 or www.locustgrove.org

Moonlight Big Band Concert

Dance to, or just sit back and enjoy, the music of the Moonlight Big Band at the beautiful Old Kentucky Home State Park Rotunda. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy the music of the best known swing band in Kentuckiana! When  June 27 @ 7:30-10pm Where  501 E Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY tickets  $10 Contact  800.638.4877 or info@bardstowntourism.com

The Sound of Music

The music, the story, and even the hills come alive with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s best musical accomplishment. A must-see based on the true story of the singing Von Trapp Family. Perfect for the entire family! Winner of six Tony Awards and five Academy Awards. Musical highlights: My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Every Mountain, and more. When  June 28-August 7 Where  Derby Dinner Playhouse tickets  $40 Contact  812.288.2636

Reality Check

A s much as I hate to admit it, one of my absolute

favorite shows is Real Housewives of New York Dating City. It’s addicting, because I start to relate Dilemmas my life to their lives, and it’s always nice to see when someone else has more drama than I do. There is always the one woman who is extremely negative and nasty; this particular season, it’s Jill Zarin. She loves to put everyone down, and if you’re not on her good side, watch out. I always By Caitlin Gaynor wonder what she thinks about herself when she watches the show.

It really makes me sit back and wonder, if my life was a reality TV show, would I be happy with what I saw? Honestly, in the past few months, I would have to say no. I had a Jill Zarin-type of friend in my life who turned me into a Negative Nancy. She always managed to help me find the bad in people before I could see anything 86

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good. I always agreed to talk with her about people behind their backs and hold grudges. Before long, I turned into someone who wasn’t me. I’m embarrassed that I stooped to that level because that’s not who I am. It’s amazing how the people around you affect you in ways that you may not even notice. I learned big time from this mistake because being negative is so much more stressful than being positive. It’s okay to let people go out of your life because you want to be around people who build you up and make you a better person. It was time for me to step away and stop being a part of the negativity. It’s easy to get wrapped up in being mean because other people around you are. Everyone makes mistakes, and learning from those mistakes helps you grow into a better person. Take a look at your reality show life... do you like what you see? Every morning is a new day, and a new opportunity to make it a great day. Fill your life with positivity and love, and surround yourself with people who bring those things into your life. The old saying is so true: life is too short to be anything but happy. Today’s Woman

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“I remarried after 12 years of being alone. After being independent for so many years, I am having a difficult time adjusting to someone else being in my home now. I do love my husband, but he says it is confusing to him when I don’t include him in my decisions. I don’t want to lose the ability to be selfreliant. I tell him I believe a person can be both, but he says it shows disrespect. Is there a way that we both can be satisfied with this arrangement, or is this wishful thinking?”

Just Ask Joyce By Joyce Oglesby

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you. He would need to understand that every decision you make, such as when you set your hair appointments, go to the grocery store, and other agenda items, would not need to receive his approval and/or blessing. You don’t want to be controlled; you desire to maintain freedom to move about your life without feeling restraint. But remember, consideration goes a long way in sending messages of love, acceptance, and respect. I would advise you to measure all your decisions with thoughtfulness toward him. If the two of you were seeking only companionship, it could have been attained through other avenues. You, however, chose marriage, and that entails much more than camaraderie. The decision to marry should be accompanied by mutual regard for the welfare of one another. My husband and I have always operated on the philosophy of, “You are more important than I am.” When a husband and wife are focused on fulfilling the other’s needs, no one feels neglected, disrespected, or unloved. It makes for a very happy union, without losing our sense of independence.

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Joyce: Once we are set in our ways, we sometimes resist giving up our autonomy. Unfortunately, once you marry, you no longer have that rite of passage. Marriage should only be termed as such when two unite in body, mind, and soul; otherwise, you are simply not much more than roommates. But, marriage doesn’t mean you must lose your identity, nor your independent qualities. When exercised properly, these character traits serve to enhance any marriage. If your union is a remarriage for your husband as well, what you could be witnessing is a husband who perhaps has not experienced a woman who managed a household solo. Being a strong-willed, independent soul myself, I can empathize with your dilemma. However, allow me to offer a few tips for you to keep in mind if you desire to live in a harmonic relationship with your newly acquired husband. First, every man needs to feel respected. It feeds a part of a male persona vital to his manhood. It’s not really nourishing what women sometimes perceive as a fragile male ego; it truly is nurturing a part of a man that causes a woman to respect him. To a man, feeling respected is in direct proportion to that of a woman feeling loved. It’s difficult to achieve the breadth of love every marriage deserves without love and respect in place for one another. Second, in excluding him from important decisions, he most likely is feeling somewhat devalued in his role in the home. We all function at greater capacity in every arena when we feel a sense of self-worth. I’m certain it’s not your intent to make him feel insignificant in his position, but, again, it’s essential for a vibrant, strong family unit that you demonstrate that you value his judgment and input. Third, hindsight is wisdom, but these issues should have taken place prior to plunging into matrimony. Through years of mentoring couples involved in second marriages, I have found that people, after a lengthy period of not having to “check in” with someone else, are reluctant to allow the spouse to join in on decisions regarding accumulated savings, children, friends, or even location of residence. These are issues that are best resolved on the front end rather than walking into a surprised reaction when someone doesn’t meet the other’s expectations. I would encourage you both to sit and discuss at great length all the issues you have encountered thus far in your new marriage. A spirit of compromise is going to be necessary if the two worlds are to unite as one. I do believe it is possible in a marriage to have a healthy blend of oneness while retaining a spirit of individuality. Again, you don’t want to lose your identity and/or get smothered by a hovering agenda-monitor. However, I do think it’s wise to discuss plans and decisions that affect the two of

“My husband is jealous of an old boyfriend who has found me through my Facebook network. I have reconnected with a lot of high school friends and am now planning a high school reunion for the summer. He is adamant about closing down my Facebook page. I have done nothing wrong. I have never been able to attend a reunion with my classmates due to our relocation years ago. Is it wrong of me to persist with my plans?” — Cindy

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Breasts Real

Fake?

By Tiffany White / Photos by melissa donald

Making your small breasts look fuller — but natural — can be as simple as buying a push-up bra. On the other hand, some women are choosing cosmetic surgery. These experts give you some insight on which options might work best for you.

IF YOU get breast implants

IF YOU wear a padded bra

Lisa Price, 30, tried everything imaginable to get fuller breasts as a teenager. She increased her food intake, wore two padded bras, push-up inserts, and took herbal pills, but nothing worked. “I was really skinny, and I didn’t have any breasts. I didn’t have any self-confidence, and I felt like something was missing as a woman.” Wearing the padded bras, says Lisa, was a quick fix but it didn’t solve the problem. “At the end of the day, when you take it all off, it (breasts) isn’t there.” Lisa got her first set of saline implants at age 19, then had them replaced by her new plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard H. DuBou (9702 Stonestreet Road, Ste. 304, 502.933.1100) in January for aesthetic purposes. Though the procedure ranges in price from $4,000-$5,800, Lisa says the long-term benefits override the cost. “When I got my breast implants, it made me feel better about myself.” She adds, “Ultimately, it is all about feeling comfortable in your skin, and I felt like this was an investment for me more so than for anyone else.” The procedure, says DuBou takes an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. Most patients can resume their normal activity after two weeks, but DuBou tells them to always wear a bra with good support to prevent the breasts from permanently drooping. Breast implants are available in gel or silicone and they do not need to be replaced unless a problem arises.

Caitlin Newsome had considered getting breast implants but changed her mind when she realized she could get the same type of look with a specially designed bra. As a merchandise flow supervisor for Victoria’s Secret in Oxmoor Center, Caitlin is well versed on the latest innovations in bras. “With the bra technology we have, it (breast implants) isn’t really necessary, though I think it is fine. But I think, if you have a bra that can do it for you, then you might as well buy it.” Like Lisa, Caitlin says having fuller breasts makes her feel more feminine; however, she prefers a non-invasive approach. “I don’t want to get surgery unless I have to. I have a lot of friends that have breast implants and they look good, but getting them replaced is costly.” Caitlin wears the Dream Angels Push-Up ($45-$52) which has memory foam that conforms to the fit of your breasts. The padding in the bra makes breasts appear larger while the memory foam gives them a more natural look. Caitlin says it bumps her up one full cup size, but for added cleavage, she suggests buying the Miraculous Bra ($49.50-$55) designed to add on two cup sizes. It has a satin finish and lays flat underneath t-shirts.

Cost of procedure: $4,000-$5,800

Cost of Caitlin’s padded bras: $45-$52

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SYLVIA BROWNE Arts Insider Must-See By Gioia Patton

You Say Goodbye… and I Say Hello I meditate for about 15 minutes and ask God that I do no harm and that my channel is clear. Afterwards, I’m just high as a kite! I feel so euphoric, in fact, that sometimes I can’t get to sleep until 2:00 in the morning. — World-renowned psychic, Sylvia Browne, describing her process immediately before and after one of her public stage appearances.

t was just after 1:30am and I was getting nowhere with a title idea for this article while rummaging through my interview notes as well as back through the pages of Sylvia Browne’s 2010 memoir PSYCHIC: My Life in Two Worlds (HarperCollins) and her current book, Afterlives of the Rich & Famous (HarperCollins), when suddenly I realized that I’d been singing over and over under my breath the following lyrics to The Beatles’ song Hello, Goodbye by Paul McCartney: You say goodbye…and I say hello…hello, hello. I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello. Seconds later, after wiping the ‘Well, duh!’ look off my face I chuckled to myself before acknowledging my spirit guides, who must have whispered the lyrics in my ear as an affectionate nod and a wink to the 74-year-old Browne’s reputation as a world renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. During my 25-minute phoner with Browne from her San Jose, CA. home, she talked about the origins behind the belief that ‘dead is dead,’ named her most important ‘teacher’ in this life, commented about what it’s like to be in a profession where to make even one mistake can cause irreparable harm to one’s reputation, and finally, revealed the back story to a particularly damaging incident in her professional life as to set the record straight once and for all. “The ‘dead is dead’ belief started with Judah religion and also way back in the Hindu religion,” explains Sylvia Browne at the top of her interview. “No one knew what was beyond this (life) because I don’t think anybody bothered to research. But I did extensive research for fifty years about death and dying, astral projection and dream sequences,’ she continues. “And everybody, regardless of religion or where they came from saw the same thing…the tunnel, the topography, the beautiful meadows. (Pause) You know, everybody can’t be lyin’!” she wisecracks in her husky speaking voice. When I mention to being a big believer in the philosophy that everyone we come in contact with is our teacher — from how to act, to just as importantly, how not to act, Browne suddenly interjects: “Absolutely…even bad ones!” before naming her late mother as the person who was her most important ‘teacher’ in this life. “My mother was a mess…but I learned from her, honey,” she says with a sigh. “She was just a terrible woman. But I really thanked her before she died, because, for whatever she did, I became the opposite of. And I also forgave her,” she adds. I then tell Browne I find it fascinating that many people can’t conceive of the idea that a world-renowned psychic could ever be wrong with a reading/prediction, and to be wrong even once in a blue moon can make that psychic’s authenticity suspect. “(You) can’t be human!” Browne declares, echoing my sentiments. As to what role she thinks being wrong now and again plays in the life of a psychic, Browne muses: “I think it would be terrible to be right all the time. I think only God is right 100 percent of the time. You’re human… nothing more than a vehicle and a tool,” she continues. “And maybe you (as a psychic) get it screwed up sometimes because you’re human. (Pauses) Doctors make mistakes all the time… lawyers too, and (we) don’t say anything about that,” she mentions. “But psychics aren’t allowed to be (human.) But

I’ve gotten past that,” she says sincerely, about dealing with naysayers’ very vocal criticisms during those few ‘human’ moments in her career. “I’ve been in this business so many years, and it’s been part of my life for so long that (you) just have to bless (criticism) and let it go,” explains the Kansas City, MO. native, born Sylvia Celeste Shoemaker, who was only three-years-old when she first became aware of her psychic abilities. Although I then tell Browne (that) I believe her “bless (it) and let it go” philosophy to be sincere, I can’t help but wonder if there’s a singular damaging incident in the history of her career which she feels deserves a follow-up explanation. Barely have I gotten those words out of my mouth before Browne begins to answer in a rapid tone: “The Shawn Hornbeck case that I did on the Montel Williams Talk Show (February 24, 2003,) where I said the 11-year-old Richwood, Missouri boy was dead and he wasn’t. (Sighs) I was actually doing that reading for another (famous) psychic, whom I won’t name, and who had called me from Richwood and said ‘please Sylvia, the boy’s family is going to be on the show. Just say he’s dead.’ And I just went with it, which I shouldn’t have,” she admits. “But I was really tired, so it was my fault.” Browne pauses a beat then adds, “I really liked this psychic…he’d been on every television show, and I’d thought to myself ‘if he wants me to go along with him, I will, as ‘we are a brotherhood!’ But noooo…psychics are not (a brotherhood,)” Browne continues, now speaking in a tone that suggests being still genuinely disappointed at that realization even though it’s been more than eight years since the incident itself.“Psychics, for some reason…and I’ve tried to get them together…are the meanest people to one another, and I have no idea why that is!” she adds, sounding exasperated. As for the aforementioned unnamed famous psychic, who got Browne involved in the Shawn Hornbeck case in the first place, Browne mentions: “He’s never once come forward. So I just bit the bullet on that one and took it from all sides,” she adds, referring to the plethora of national and international ‘psychics are fakes!’ venomous-laced publicity she received once Hornbeck was found not dead but alive. “But I just kept on and kept on with my career in spite of the skeptics,” Browne recalls, “to the point where I started being referred to in the press as ‘The Unsinkable Sylvia Browne,’ which I considered a compliment.” But what if Browne, who believes each of us charts our own life path just before we’re born, could somehow turn back time. Would she still write down ‘world-renowned psychic’ for this lifetime? ‘Yes, I’d still chose (it,)” she answers, matter-of-factly. “I followed in my grandmother’s footsteps, and her mother, and her mother. We go back 300 years as psychics. And my son, Chris, is (one), and my granddaughter Angelia is, also,” she adds. “So I mean (laughs), it’s just running rampant!” — Gioia Patton

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By GIOIA PATTON / PHOTOS by MELISSA DONALD

ANGELA BIRKHEAD HEUSER OF LOUISVILLE Imagine my surprise when I found out afterwards that Heuser was the sister of Louisville native and photographer, Larry Birkhead!

LINDSAY HAMILTON OF LOUISVILLE The first-time guest said her tickets to the Gala were a present for graduating from Bellarmine University.

STEPHANIE PORRICELLI of Denver, Colorado Today’s Woman found the lovely Porricelli in Barnstable Brown’s living room and thought she’d look picture perfect in front of the red roses on the mantel.

ALISA KLETTER PIPKIN of Maryland Kletter Pipkin was one of the three female guests whom Mary Wilson invited onstage to sing backup during Stop in the Name of Love.

Best-Dressed 2011 MELANIE WILSON of New York CIty, formerly of Louisville Wilson’s spun-gold halter gown really stood out in the gold and chocolate-themed dessert room, that had a guard standing next to a 23-carat gold cake, which was cut live for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

LISA CROCKETT of Louisville When I noticed Crockett in the front hall with her ruffled roses neckline I thought I’d pose her next to the arrangement of red roses that lined the banister up to the second floor. photo by Gioia Patton

VANESSA DEESE of Orlando, Florida Deese’s movie star-like flowing black tiered gown combined with her long blonde hair made an impression from across the pool.

DEB RIGGS of Cincinnati, Ohio Riggs’ blue gown with it’s see-through glitter and lace jacket was so elegant that I told her she could wear it to a White House State Dinner.

GIOIA PATTON IS AN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITY PROFILER.

Today's Woman June 2011