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Contents

FEATURES

14 Crafting a Kentucky Farm-to-Table

Dinner Party

48 A Force of Nature

Soozie Eastman opens up about her new film and unique family.

Recipes for a perfectly homegrown meal from J.C. Phelps.

20 Work from Home

Jeff Howard’s guide to designing the home gym of your dreams.

24 The Crazy Never Die

60 Creative Collaboration

What to expect at Homearama 2019 in Dove Point Estates.

70 Splash Into Summer

A pool-side fashion editorial featuring esteemed local professionals.

A sneak peek at ‘Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide to Hunter S. Thompson’ at the Speed Art Museum.

28 The Thurby Diary: A Colorful

Take on Horse Racing’s Most Eccentric Day

BACK-TO-SCHOOL 36

Stay Sharp

Prerequisites

An excerpt from Miranda McDonald’s Gonzo-style essay.

30 The Leading Ladies of Literature Meet the team behind Sarabande Books.

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Local educators discuss summer break and how to prepare to return to the classroom. Delightful gifts for every student in your life.

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Letter from the Editor Above: Behind the scenes of the “Splash Into Summer” fashion editorial at the home of Joe Wood. Below: Soozie Eastman is styled by Andre Wilson and photographed by Andrea Hutchinson at the home of Linda Eastman and at the Speed Cinema. Photos by Britany Baker and Andrea Hutchinson.

Years ago, a big-time Louisville entrepreneur who was making waves around the world but receiving zero coverage locally looked at me and said, “I don’t think people understand what’s happening here.” I did my homework, and he was right. Thankfully, that’s now changed. The Voice-Tribune team and I couldn’t be more excited to share this issue with you and highlight people who are making waves around the world. Soozie Eastman is one of those. In this issue, we get the “reel” truth behind her documentary that is garnering rave reviews. We also peek in on an incredible pool party, get back to school tips from principals and visit Homearama. And then, there’s this. The first time I met Louise Cecil, I was terrified. I’d been sent to her costume shop off Floyd Street, knocked on a heavy, metal door and spoke into a rusted speaker announcing my name and reason for my presence. Soon, I was greeted by a man who beckoned me to board an old-school, industrial elevator. This was years before iPhones and social media, and I was alone, but I went anyway, making small talk as we inched upwards. When the elevator came to a lurching stop, I held my breath. And then the doors opened to what felt like a wonderland. I’d landed in Louise’s world, and hours later, I left feeling like I’d been touched by royalty with a cloud of pixie dust. That was Louise: She was magical. After that first meeting, I didn’t hesitate to reach out for costumes, fashion shoot props and advice, too, about ways to fuel creativity. I looked forward to the clandestine albeit welcoming introduction to her world every time I knocked on her door. Before I left, even if she had a hundred other people in her shop, she always took a moment to tell me I was welcome back any time. I am positive she said nearly the same thing to everyone who had the good fortune of experiencing Louise’s magical love and passion for creating. You can see our celebration of Louise in this issue, which features a photo of her by Frankie Steele, on page 102. Thank you, Louise, for teaching so many of us the importance of enjoying life. Truly, Angie Fenton Editor in Chief angie@voice-tribune.com

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CRAFTING A KENTUCKY

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he weather is warming up in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As a foodie, that means one thing to me: fresh food from the farmer’s market! I grew up on the family farm in Jamestown – a small Southern Kentucky town located in Russell County on Lake Cumberland. This heritage is an immense privilege and one that I am very proud of. Among my fondest memories of my rural childhood are breaking beans, cutting into that garden-fresh, perfect tomato and enjoying the fruits of local labor at dinnertime. There’s something about farm-to-table dining that is uniquely southern and uniquely Kentucky. For many Kentuckians, their relationship with food is largely rooted in agricultural production: they consume what they produce. Sadly though, with the rise of urbanity and convenience, this has transitioned into a lost art.

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I wanted to introduce my friends to the diversity one can experience via farmto-table dining.”

It is my opinion, however, that we are slowly starting to reintegrate older methodologies in the food world. We – diners and chefs alike – are becoming more aware of where our food is sourced from and what goes into the production process. The desire to patronize and support the local movement is growing exponentially. This affects how we spend our money and that is a move in the right direction. By bringing the farm directly to your plate, you are supporting a farming family. You are keeping an industry – one that has drastically changed in recent decades – alive and thriving. You become more aware of your food’s origins. You make better decisions for your body, your family and your local economy. Above all else, you are being a conscious consumer and gastronome. Farming is not an easy job, nor is it one that is easy to do full-time, but it is immensely rewarding for those with the passion. Seeing this passion in my community and as an industry food writer is a beautiful trend. Our food scene here in the Commonwealth – particularly the Kentucky Proud products and goods produced from our rich soil – makes me proud to be a Kentuckian each day. For my most recent dinner party, I wanted to introduce my friends to the diversity one can experience via farm-to-table dining. I chose to make a new-to-me appetizer, an entrée that I grew up on and a side dish that has been a recent favorite of mine. These recipes will be a hit at your next party – that, my friends, I assure you. The best part? As the crops become more readily available, the recipes will only become more delicious. Our meal started with whipped feta and honey, which was served with toasted bread made by a Kentuckian and honey from a local farm in Southern Kentucky. The

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WHIPPED FETA AND HONEY INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. crumbled feta 3 oz. cream cheese (room temperature) 1/3 c. honey 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS:

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Mix crumbled feta, cream cheese and olive oil together in a mixing bowl (I use my KitchenAid Mixer). Add honey to the mixture, combining until smooth. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper and salt into the whipped feta and mix until well-combined. Serve with toasted bread and top the dip with a swirl of honey.

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sweetness of the honey alongside the saltiness of the feta was a beautiful pairing. The main course was my take on a Cobb salad, which featured locally purchased greens, Kentucky eggs, Kentucky country ham and Kentucky bacon. Few things are more reminiscent of the Commonwealth, in my opinion, than tasty, salty country ham. I grew up on it and Loretta Lynn wrote about it. Need I say more? My chosen side dish was my favorite tomato, mozzarella and orzo pasta salad, which features my homemade pesto. Made with local tomatoes, it’s also easy to incorporate basil that you pick up at the farmer’s market. This salad is light and fresh but still immensely filling. It is fantastic served on the side of a traditional salad, such as my Cobb, or alongside a meat dish. From my kitchen to yours, I hope y’all enjoy these recipes! As always, happy eating, happy traveling, happy living. V

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1 ½ c. fresh basil 7 cloves of garlic (peeled and roughly diced) ¾ c. fresh parmesan (grated) 6 tbsp. pine nuts ⅔ c. olive oil 1 tsp. onion powder Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste

16 oz. orzo 2-3 c. grape tomatoes, halved 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls 1 ⅓ c. (approximately) of pesto Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste

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Using a food processor, combine basil, garlic, parmesan and pine nuts. Mix well. As the pesto is emulsifying, add olive oil slowly (until you’ve reached your desired consistency). Add onion powder and gently pulse it into the mix. Add desired amounts of salt and pepper, little by little, to taste.

Cook orzo according to package and allow it to fully cool. Make homemade pesto and add it to the orzo until evenly coated. If desired, you can use store-bought. Top pasta salad with halved grape tomatoes and mozzarella pearls. Gently fold them into the orzo. Add salt and pepper according to taste preferences.

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KENTUCKY COBB SALAD INGREDIENTS: 2 heads of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped Â˝ lb. country ham, thinly sliced and chopped 2 avocados, diced 1 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped 8 boiled eggs, peeled and halved 5 green onions, chopped 4 heirloom tomatoes, chopped 12 oz. blue cheese Dressing of choice (ranch being the most classic)

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Cover eggs in cold water and place over high heat. Bring the water to boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover the pot and allow the eggs to cook for roughly 15 minutes. Drain eggs and place them in an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel the shell and cut them in half. Wash romaine thoroughly, pat dry and chop to size preference. Cook bacon (I cook it in the oven), allow to cool and roughly chop. Peel the avocados, remove the pits and dice. Chop green onions and heirloom tomatoes according to preference. Using the romaine as the base, top the salad with all of the remaining ingredients. Serve with dressing on the side.

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f you live in your dream home or you’re about to move into it, I want you to consider finding a space for your very own home gym, whether it’s a whole room or just a nook. “I don’t have time to work-out” is the number one excuse people have when it comes to not being able to make it to the gym. If that sounds like you, then perhaps it’s time you consider designing one at home. The biggest mistake people make is thinking that they’ll get in shape simply by spending money on a bunch of great equipment. For that reason, I usually suggest that people start off a home gym project on a smaller scale, and then build upon it if and when you are actually making use of it and enjoying it. Here are my suggestions for planning out and buying essentials for your own family-friendly home gym:

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Where to Put your Gym The first thing to decide is where you want to set up your home gym. Basements, spare bedrooms, offices and garages can all make for an excellent workout space. I want you to consider what types of things you’ll want to do as far as working out in that space. If you’ll be using weights, do you have the right type of floors? Are the ceilings high enough for what you want to do? Is there an electric outlet in case you want to add anything that requires power?

Equipment You’ll Need There are a few pieces of equipment that can be essential to most home gyms. The key is to only add pieces that will help you get the most out of a variety of exercise routines. While some may go all out and add several types of machines, chances

are that most of these will take up valuable space and go to waste. Make sure the equipment you choose fits a variety of needs. Here are my suggested items to help get any home gym going: Mats, rubber flooring or carpeting: Since a lot of your workout will be floor-based exercises, consider the type of flooring you have and make sure it’s comfortable on the body. You’ll be using free weights, dumbbells, kettlebells or maybe a yoga mat so your floor is important. Tubing or resistance bands: These are a great tool and can be utilized for several different exercises. You can strap them to a door or wrap them around a machine. They take up little space, come in different tensions and are not too costly.

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Dumbbells: The exercises you can do with dumbbells are endless, so they are worth investing in. Purchase three to five sets in a range of weights to accommodate for different exercises and for the strength you will be gaining. Barbell and weight plates: Your home gym, of course, would not be complete without a barbell. Like other free weights, barbells are much better than the machines at the gym because of the stabilization and coordination aspects they bring to your workouts. Now, you need some weight to put on that bar! Buy a variety of sizes: 2.5 lb., 5 lb., 10 lb., 25 lb. and, if you are fairly strong, 45 lb. plates. Utility bench and/or stability ball: A simple padded bench can be utilized for many upper- and lower-body exercises and is a great complement to any free weights you might have. A Swiss Ball or stability ball is another great option as it can be used very similarly. Utilize your bench as a functional training tool for hamstring curls, glute bridges, squats, core exercises and more.

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Your favorite cardio piece: If one of your priorities is weight loss or improved cardiovascular health, then you may want to consider adding an elliptical, treadmill, stationary bike or rower. Just be sure that whatever you choose is a good fit for your space. To save money, call your local gyms to find out if they have a used one they are replacing. On a tight budget, a jump rope will do the job. Suspension trainers (TRX): Systems that involve straps that you can attach to ceilings, doors or support beams allow your body weight to become your resistance. They are relatively inexpensive when you consider the variety and overall number of exercises you can do with them. And much like resistance bands, they take up little to no space. Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors: They serve a couple of valuable purposes when it comes to having them in your home gym. Mirrors are helpful in watching for any problems you might have with proper form. Doing squats, lunges, etc. in front of a mirror

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can help with correction and alignment. Also, they can make a space feel bigger and brighter. Music/TV: Working out to your favorite music is key to getting you motivated! Having a TV is great for following a workout from a fitness channel or video. It can also be the perfect opportunity to catch up on the news or your favorite “Real Housewives” show.

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Mat Stability ball Jump rope Resistance bands Hand weights Music

Having a gym in your house can be a perfect solution to making fitness a priority for you and your family. But even the bestequipped home gym will do absolutely nothing for your health and fitness unless you use it! Schedule your workouts and do whatever it takes to stay the course. V

Like other free weights, barbells are much better than the machines at the gym because of the stabilization and coordination aspects they bring to your workouts.” Jeff Howard is a world-renowned fitness presenter who resides in Louisville. He also serves as promotional director of fitness for Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center. Watch Jeff on WHAS11’s “Great Day Live!” at 10 a.m. Mondays!

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Portrait of Hunter S. Thompson by Alan Apardi.

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ou may have noticed an inordinate number of Gonzo journalism-themed happenings in Louisville lately. From Churchill Downs to the Frazier History Museum, it seems everyone is celebrating the legacy of writer Hunter S. Thompson and illustrator Ralph Steadman. The Speed Art Museum is also in on the action with the upcoming “Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide to Hunter S. Thompson.” Opening July 12, the exhibition will highlight the groundbreaking essays of Thompson through art created specifically for his works as well as the writer’s own photography. The Speed’s Gonzo journey first began last year when Juan F. Thompson, the late writer’s son who recently moved to Louisville, approached the staff about honoring his father’s work in some way. “We started kicking around what we could do and how we could talk about Hunter S. Thompson in an art museum because it’s a very literary topic,” said Chief Curator Erika Holmquist-Wall. “We hit on the idea of doing an illustrated guide and really focusing on the years when he was everywhere all at once in American culture – from 1964 to 1974. We’re telling the story of those essays and why they were so

important through the art that accompanied those works.” The 10-year-span begins with Thompson’s documentation of his time with the Hell’s Angels, which resulted in the book “Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.” Thompson took many of his own photographs during this time, several of which will be on display at the Speed. The curatorial team also gathered the entire suite drawings done by Steadman for “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” all of which will be in the same place for the first time since they left the archives of “Rolling Stone.” “I was really interested in exploring how a text and an image work together to strengthen an idea,” recalled Holmquist-Wall. “Hunter felt very strongly about the illustrations that accompanied his words.” Fortunately for Thompson, he was paired with the perfect artist to interpret his words when Steadman accepted the assignment to follow the writer to the Kentucky Derby in 1970. “Outside of someone like Lewis Carroll and John Tenneil with ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ I’m hard pressed to think of another writer and illustrator relationship that is so strong,” Holmquist-Wall mused. Where the exhibit’s timeline ends

A peek at ‘Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide to Hunter S. Thompson’ By MARIAH KLINE Photos courtesy of THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

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marks a beautifully serendipitous moment for world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. In 1974, she accompanied Thompson to Washington D.C. to cover the resignation of President Richard Nixon. “Hunter was a famous procrastinator when it came to meeting his deadlines,” Holmquist-Wall laughed. “He missed his deadline to report on Nixon’s resignation, so the editors of ‘Rolling Stone’ actually gave the entire essay (space) to Annie Leibovitz. So, it’s her very first photo essay that appears in a magazine, and it kind of effectively launches her career.” The Speed’s illustrated guide is just one piece in play during the Year of Gonzo. Over at the Frazier History Museum, visitors get a glimpse at Thompson’s run for office in Aspen, Colorado with “Freak Power: Hunter S. Thompson’s Campaign for Sheriff.” This show takes a deep dive into his short-lived foray into politics and features iconic posters from another Thompson collaborator, Tom Benton. The third exhibit in the Gonzo trifecta just recently wrapped at the University of Kentucky Art Museum, where “Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective” displayed more than 100 of the artist’s original works. Visitors of all three exhibitions will receive a button at each museum, and those who collect all three will receive a free gift designed by Steadman himself. “Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide” will coincide with the ninth annual GonzoFest, which takes place on July 20 at the Louisville Free Public Library. “All three of these shows tell completely different angles,” explained Holmquist-Wall. “This was a great opportunity with all of the institutions working together. We have the total support of Hunter’s son, Steadman’s daughter and Benton’s children. It’s been lovely to work on this project knowing that you have the blessing of the families involved.” Holmquist-Wall recently had the chance to interview Steadman himself and give him a tour of the Speed. She’s thrilled to be partnering with the artist, the Frazier and the University of Kentucky to bring Gonzo enthusiasts a remarkable experience. “The fact that we were able to pull off the feat of bringing all of these artworks together from this 10-year period is amazing,” she said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all of this in one place.” V For more information on “Gonzo! The Illustrated Guide to Hunter S. Thompson,” visit speedmuseum.org. J U LY 2 0 1 9

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se both hands to hold onto the side of the basket, bend your knees and brace for impact. We will be touching down in less than a minute. You may also want to secure your hat,” explained the man who was piloting the hot air balloon I was currently riding in. He was pointing to the beret that was adorning my head. His name was Dan, and I had just met him and Paul – a witty real estate agent from Southern Indiana – two hours before our 10-mile hot air balloon ride across Louisville. We were one of 20 balloons participating in the Great Balloon Race that morning and only briefly made introductions at Bowman Field before taking off. As I peered over the side of our floating vessel to help locate any power lines that may give us trouble during our descent, I began to wonder why I had thought riding in a hot air balloon would be the best way to kick off my Derby week. I woke up that morning almost giddy about the idea of checking this venture off my bucket list. For years, I told anyone who would listen that I was going to ride in a hot air balloon one day. Now, I was basically standing in a bucket that was plummeting towards a driveway that split the back of a property owned by of one of the most prominent individuals in the city. “Bend your knees! Bend your knees!” the pilot instructed as we came closer to the ground below us. See, the thing they don’t tell you about landing a hot air balloon is that the initial impact with the ground isn’t the most difficult part to withstand as

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a passenger. The hard part actually comes directly after when your basket is skimming the ground, serving as an anchor to the large balloon that’s still being carried by the wind enclosed in its mast. And at this very moment, the apparatus we were standing in was skidding uncontrollably through the backyard of what I would later find out was John Schnatter’s gated property. Once our balloon came to a complete stop, and we acclimated to not being 2,000 feet in the air, Dan pulled out a walkie talkie and contacted his team. They trailed us for several miles but fell behind once we flew past our initial landing spot. “What now?” I asked our pilot. “Right now, we wait,” he explained. You could tell he was a bit anxious about where we had landed. He looked around for a brief moment and settled his gaze on the house located to our right. I followed his gaze and imagined the owner was standing by the large window that overlooked the back of his property. I pictured him abruptly abandoning his first cup of coffee on the kitchen table in order to get a better look at the three individuals who had just unexpectedly fallen out of the sky in their multi-colored air craft. “So, are you going to Derby this year?” Paul asked. His smile effortlessly pushed up both sides of his cheeks. He seemed completely unaffected by our turbulent landing. “No, I am actually not going to Derby this time. I can only deal with that crowd once every few years,” I responded. “What about Oaks?”

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“No. No Oaks for me either. I’m only going to Thurby this year,” I explained. “Have you been to Thurby before?” Paul inquired further. There must have been something about the exhilaration of landing safely after falling quickly to the ground without the protection of any safety apparatus that made him especially chatty at this juncture. “I hear Thurby is the way to go. You get the horse racing and booze without the long lines and hassle,” Dan chimed in. “Yeah. Thurby is Gonzothemed this year. GonzoFest is sending me and a local a visual artist named Grant Goodwine there to document our experience like Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman did 50 years ago for the Kentucky Derby. Ralph is even going to be there that day signing posters and mingling. I really want to meet him,“ I further explained. A loud beep, followed by a brief moment of static on Dan’s

walkie talkie interrupted our post-landing banter. “We can’t get on the property. There is a very large gate,” a voice stated. After a moment of complete silence, our attention shifted to the two balloons that were now peeking over the treeline to our immediate left. They too needed a safe place to land after the race. “It looks like we have company,” Dan stated. “Oh, they aren’t our only company,” Paul replied. I then noticed a young man had emerged from the house and was now standing on the back patio. A look of complete bewilderment framed his face. “You should go talk to him since we just landed our hot air balloon, unannounced I might add, in his backyard. Plus, you are wearing a beret. No one can be upset with a pretty girl in a beret.” “Haha,” I belted out

sarcastically. I thought Paul was joking but soon realized he was being completely serious. After stumbling out of the basket, I made eye contact with the young man. He was slowly making his way towards our fallen vessel. “Excuse me!” I yelled. I used one hand to readjust my beret and the other to wave at him. “Can we land our hot air balloon – I mean, can we land our hot air BALLOONS – in your backyard?” “Umm, sure?” he responded. His eyes only briefly catching mine before he fixed them back on the small fleet of hot air balloons that were landing one by one behind me. “Hello,” I extended my hand fully in front of me in hopes of a handshake and proper introduction. “My name is Miranda. I’m a writer. We are part of the Great Balloon Race.” “Andrew. My name is Andrew. I am the property manager here,” he finally responded. His eyes were now on me. “Nice to meet you, Andrew. I hope our landing here doesn’t put you in a bind with your employer.” “No, not at all.” he assured me. “Good.” “This is great!” His confusion turned into amusement at this point. “I actually woke up this morning annoyed about having to work on a Saturday. I never would have thought that my morning would be so eventful.” “Yeah. After this, I may just have to start every Derby week off with a hot air balloon ride,” I declared with a sarcastic tone in my voice and a smile on my face. V

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Left to right, back to front: Danika Isdahl, Kristen Miller, Sarah Gorham and Joanna Englert. Far left: Sasha Isdahl.

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n a second-story office in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood, four devotees of the written word spend their days at Sarabande Books. The local independent publishing house is run by the dynamic team made up of Editor in Chief Sarah Gorham, Managing Editor Kristen Miller, Production Manager Danika Isdahl and Director of Marketing and Publicity Joanna Englert. Together, this impressive group of women is influencing the national literary scene while running the local nonprofit with grace and savvy. Sarabande was founded in 1994 by Gorham and her husband Jeffrey Skinner, a poet, playwright and professor at the University of Louisville. Their mission from the beginning has been to advocate for the underdogs of the publishing world – books of short fiction, essays and poetry – that go mostly

overlooked by large publishing houses. Sarabande has a catalogue of more than 200 books and the house currently publishes 10 new books each year. “Because we were authors founding a press, we consider ourselves an author-oriented press,” says Gorham. “The authors get a lot more attention than they would at a commercial house.” “We publish 10 books a year because that’s what our capacity is,” says Isdahl. “You don’t want to ever compromise the quality and time you give each book.” In addition to genre, the team also focuses on the personal identity of writers and consistently publishes works from women, minority and LGBTQ writers. In an incredibly competitive industry, Sarabande is a beacon of hope for burgeoning authors, many of whom end up going on to work with commercial publishers.

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Sarah’s editorial acumen has been at the forefront of a lot of trends, even preceding them.

“A lot of the writers we discover do their first and second books with us, and then the big houses will start to perk their ears up,” says Gorham. “It’s a great honor to be a launchpad for them.” Well-known writers also benefit from the independent publisher’s efforts. Through their chapbook series, established and high-profile authors have the opportunity to put out shorter works that their commercial publishing houses may not want to take a chance on. One such project is the bilingual “Puro Amor” by Sandra Cisneros, who is known for her award-winning novel “The House on Mango Street.” Other prominent titles the house has put out include “Animals Strike Curious Poses” by Elena Passarello, “Hustle” by David Tomas Martinez, “Him, Me, Muhammad Ali” by Randa Jarrar and “Witch Wife” by Kiki Petrosino. While the industry itself can be cutthroat, the network of small publishing houses Sarabande works with is notably symbiotic. As the brand’s publicist, Englert organizes hundreds of events for authors in different cities and is able to coordinate with fellow independent publishers to promote them. Sarabande’s authors are able to hold readings, go on lengthy tours and participate in literary festivals throughout the country. The writers they represent live and work in all parts of the country, but Sarabande’s heart is firmly aligned with Louisville, where they have been headquartered since the beginning. In recent years, they have launched artistic and educational programming and hosted special events for the community. Sarabande Writing Labs reaches under-resourced areas including detention centers, homeless shelters and community centers. In these spaces, individuals of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to create new works and share their voices. As they celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, the nonprofit is also engaging with other arts organizations in the community. In April,

they took part in KMAC Couture through textile artist Andrea Hansen, who used the Sarabandepublished “Make/Shift” by Joe Sacksteder to create a one-of-a-kind gown made of book pages. They participated in this year’s Awards in the Arts at Churchill Downs through the experience of poetry busking, in which a writer crafts personalized poems on the spot after only spending a few moments with someone. “There’s an immediacy to poetry that I think lends well to engaging an audience,” says Miller. “Social media is helping poetry to spread more,” Englert concurs. “You have so many great, active poets sharing snapshots of poems every day and tons of people interacting with that. The excitement and accessibility spreads it faster.” Though poetry has experienced a certain resurgence lately – potentially due to the current political and social climate – Sarabande has long prioritized promoting the craft. “Sarah’s editorial acumen has been at the forefront of a lot of trends, even preceding them,” says Miller. “She’s been our editor in chief from the very beginning, so her tastes have helped shape our entire catalogue. You can see these (works) start to gain widespread popularity, but these are things that Sarah’s been cultivating for decades.”

Gorham was also ahead of her time in establishing a creative and open-minded company culture at Sarabande. Isdahl frequently brings her dog Sasha to the office while Miller brings her young son. “This is a press of all women, and I think that’s a really important part of our community with each other,” says Miller. “Sarah’s created this place where having a baby doesn’t have to ruin your career. That was important to me having my first child last year and knowing that I would still have

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a place here. We can keep doing the work that we’re doing while we have our lives.” “We’re a real team,” says Gorham. “Each person works as hard as they can, and each person has incredible contributions to make. I couldn’t do it without them.” Each staff member is also a writer, and all are encouraged by their fearless leader to spend sufficient time on their personal works. Gorham gives them a great deal of vacation time – and makes sure they use it – to go on “by-your-own-design writer retreats.” “As a team, it’s nice to have such a support system for your own writing aspirations,” says Englert. “It’s great that we can all keep each other in check.” “Imposter syndrome does not live here,” adds Isdahl. As they share their literary passions, the fierce four of Sarabande Books hope others will embrace their craft and embrace reading as a social adventure. “Reading doesn’t have to be a solitary experience,” says Isdahl. “We can engage with each other the same way we engage with Netflix shows. Reading is a form of media that is beautiful and rich and we should be sharing that with each other.” V

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A back-to-school conversation with local principals and leaders

t seems summer has only begun for many, but it will be time to return to the classroom before you know it. We know how most high school students feel about their summer break – and its inevitable ending – but how do administrators deal with the back-to-school blues? We spoke with six local educators to learn what they love about their work, how they used to spend their summers and what they do to prepare for the coming school year.

Do you have any personal connection to the school where you are employed? I started at the school in 2002 as a science teacher. I have taught physics, chemistry, biology, bioethics, human biology and ornithology. I did leave for three years to teach at Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, South Carolina, but missed the community and relationships that were created at KCD. My 4-year-old son will start in JK at KCD next year!

What is most fulfilling about your role? Seeing young people succeed in something they didn’t think they could. Also, creating meaningful and lasting relationships with the students and their families.

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When you were the age of the young people you serve, what did you enjoy most about your time off for the summer?

Working and making money that I could spend on my own, as well as spending time with friends. Some of those arduDIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL, ous and somewhat unpleasant jobs that I KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY had then have made me who I am today. SCHOOL

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Playing sports, watching movies and reading books allowed me to alleviate stress and anxiety from the previous school year while preparing me for the upcoming year.

What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school? Get yourself ready for a full school year by getting your rest in now so that you have energy, curiosity and stamina for the academic year. As the beginning of the year approaches, try to get your sleep cycle adjusted before the first day of school. Summer reading is always valuable as it promotes life-long learning and mental exercise. Duolingo is a great (and free) resource to freshen up your world language skills before school begins. Any subjects that you think will be difficult and give you anxiety, I would suggest trying to read ahead or use online resources such as Crashcourse or Khan Academy to get acquainted with the material before the class even begins. Summer internships and career shadowing opportunities serve as a way to see if you might be interested in a particular field. These are tough to do during the school year. Finally, try to exercise and incorporate some mindfulness as you head into the school year. Remember, you are the future and you can do anything! J U LY 2 0 1 9

Do you have any personal connection to the school where you are employed? Yes! I’m a proud Pres alum. I graduated in 2000 and after working as a Catholic school administrator for several years in Chicago, it’s wonderful to be back in the hallways at Fourth & Breck. When I was a student, Pres played such an integral role in helping me find my passions, and the faculty and staff empowered me to believe that I could really make a difference in this world. Some days, it feels surreal that I now get to be part of that faculty and staff. It’s great to play a part in helping to support, challenge and empower today’s Pres girls. Photo provided by Presentation Academy.

BECCA NOONAN PRINCIPAL, PRESENTATION ACADEMY

What is most fulfilling about your role? I love seeing how much students grow, learn and change. I love meeting students and seeing how much they learn about themselves, their passions and their place in the world. It’s incredible to watch how that changes over the course of their time in high school and beyond. And I’m convinced that teenagers have the best sense of humor – they can always make me laugh.

When you were the age of the young people you serve, what did you enjoy most about your time off for the summer? I loved – and still love – the pace of the summer. Everything slows down a bit, and there’s more time to travel, to read and just to enjoy each other’s company.

How did you prepare to go back to school? Shopping for new school supplies was always the most exciting part about going back to school. Even now, there’s something about having blank notebooks, new pens and organized folders that makes me excited about a new beginning.

What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school? Remember that every school year is a completely fresh start. Go into the new school year refreshed, motivated and excited about all the changes ahead. And it doesn’t hurt to be really organized!

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And they do – I see Assumption alums everywhere I go. Not only are they leading in their professional fields but also within their communities, where they are the ones running their parish picnics, volunteering as grade school coaches and athletic directors, serving on school boards and organizing the local food drives.

When you were the age of the young people you serve, what did you enjoy most about your time off for the summer?

MARTHA TEDESCO PRINCIPAL, ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL

Do you have any personal connection to the school where you are employed? I am a 1990 graduate and have worked my entire professional career at Assumption. I frequently tell new members of our community that I came right back to Assumption after graduating with my degree in English from Bellarmine University and that I have never found a reason to leave! I’m blessed to have worked with and served the people who taught me and raised me. In the last 25 years, I have served as a teacher, field hockey coach, student activities director, recruitment coordinator and assistant principal, all of which prepared me for my current role. I have always been called to serve Assumption and am honored and humbled to now have the opportunity to serve as principal.

My favorite part of having time off during the summer as a kid was having a relaxed schedule and getting to play outside at every age. Whether it was in the neighborhood, on the softball field or swimming at the pool, there was nothing better than the fun of being with my friends and just being able to enjoy life at its own pace. I think it is so important for kids to have the time to play. Those long hours of play during my childhood summers truly helped me to develop creatively, to learn to think outside of the box and to grow as a problem solver – skills that served me well then and I continue to use today!

How did you prepare to go back to school? When I was little, I loved to go school supply shopping. Like every kid, I was never really ready for summer to end, but every year I did secretly look forward to the trip where I got to buy new notebooks, pick out new markers, select my favorite character folders and get a new backpack. Even if I wouldn’t admit to being ready for school to start, there was a part of me that was excited by all of the new things to learn that those shiny new supplies symbolized.

What is most fulfilling about your role?

What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school?

Growing young, compassionate, servant leaders. It’s a privilege to teach young women how to discover their God-given gifts and then how to share those gifts to benefit others. At Assumption, we tell our girls that we are preparing them to go out and serve and lead in all of their life roles.

As students prepare to go back to school, I would emphasize the importance of planning balance in their lives. The most truly successful people I know find a way to give all of their talents and energy to their work and responsibilities but don’t lose sight of the value of taking time

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to relax, to see the world around them and to commit to time with the people they love. The commitment to both work and play is what I love about the community of Assumption. Our students have the opportunity to see from the faculty, staff and administration that we come to work prepared and focused, ready to work diligently for them, but we are never too busy to take the time to laugh with them, to share in their excitement or to do the extra thing – including planning a surprise dance at a pep rally – to put the joy into what we do! We believe that there is nothing that you should enjoy more than learning.

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ALEXANDRA THURSTONE HEAD OF SCHOOL, ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL

Do you have any personal connection to the school where you are employed? I have quite a personal connection to St. Francis given that I started on our Goshen Campus as a Kindergartener myself in 1971 and went all the way through both campuses, graduating from our high school in 1984. I also was a trustee of the school from 1996 to 2001, when I became the Associate Head of School at what was then St. Francis High School. I became the Head of School in 2001 and remained Head until the high J U LY 2 0 1 9

school merged with St. Francis School in Goshen in 2012, and we became one St. Francis School with two campuses, including our preschool, which is now on our Goshen Campus. Both of my sons, Andrew and Gray, attended St. Francis K-12, too. Gray has now graduated from Vassar College and lives in New York City, where he is getting an MFA in acting at the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory. Andrew will be a junior at the University of Miami in Florida studying environmental science.

What is most fulfilling about your role? There are so many fulfilling things about my role. I love my day-to-day interactions with students – whether it’s reading to preschoolers or attending lower school, middle school or high school morning meetings, our students are amazing and never cease to impress me. If I’m ever having a bad day, I can always walk through the preschool or go chat with a teenager. I am also so lucky to get to work with the most talented faculty and staff I can imagine. I learn from them every day. Our parents, too, are interested and engaged in what we are doing – they are students of education themselves, which is why they’ve chosen St. Francis and our progressive educational philosophy. Last but not least, I love catching up with our alums and hearing about the wonderful things they are doing. It’s extremely gratifying to see a person you knew as a child all grown up and achieving the potential you knew they had.

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When you were the age of the young people you serve, what did you enjoy most about your time off for the summer? Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy being a child or young person. Having a big spanse of time with few plans is a gift, and that is even more true in today’s world in which children are so over-scheduled. I loved taking advantage of the opportunity to just be outside and explore, breathe the fresh air and be active. I have always been a voracious reader of fiction, and I always loved the summer because it was a great time to read as many books for pleasure as I could.

skill or activity that builds your knowledge, vocabulary and overall intelligence than reading. You can read blogs, articles, magazines, comics, etc. Anything counts. The point is just to read as much as you can. It is also true that students’ learning can “slide” a bit if they don’t read or look at any materials over the summer. So, if there’s a subject that is challenging for you, ask your teachers for some things you can do over the summer to keep your knowledge fresh. There are lots of fun apps and online games that students can do from time to time throughout the summer that won’t seem like work at all. Learning should be fun, especially in the summer, so

enjoy yourself but never stop learning!

What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school? In the weeks before school starts, make sure you’ve got any summer work done at least a week ahead of time so you have time to look it over and double check it and so you can enjoy your last days of summer. Get those school supplies organized – having that done ahead of time helps you start the school year off on the right foot. Then, you’ll be just as excited to start school as all of your teachers and I will be to see you on that first day!

How did you prepare to go back to school? Back-to-school shopping was the marker that school was coming. I always loved getting and organizing all my school supplies (I’m still big on organization), and picking out a first-day-ofschool outfit (I still do that, too!). The first day of school is so much fun and so exciting, and I truly still feel that way. I also tried to make sure I did any summer work spaced out over the summer so it didn’t pile up in the last days before school starts.

What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school? I think the most important thing to do over the summer (and July or August are not too late!) to make sure you are ready to go back in August is to read, read and read some more. There is simply no more important

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What is most fulfilling about your role? Honestly, everything about what I do every day is fulfilling. It is an honor and privilege to work with the students at Sacred Heart Model School; after all, they will be our leaders of tomorrow. I am fulfilled in my daily interactions with students but also when I see them actively learning in our classrooms.

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When you were the age of the young people you serve, what did you enjoy most about your time off for the summer?

DR. MICHAEL BRATCHER PRINCIPAL, SACRED HEART MODEL SCHOOL

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I always enjoyed summer vacation to the beach, going to the pool and staying up late playing with other kids in the neighborhood. We were constantly running from home to home in the neighborhood, often barefoot.

How did you prepare to go back to school? I recall going to bed early starting a few days before school started back.

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What advice can you offer to students as they prepare to head back to school? Continue to have fun. Rest and relax, but make sure you are prepared. If you have summer reading or assignments to do, make sure they are complete.

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Do you have any personal connection to the school where you are employed? My most personal connection to Trinity is that my son is a graduate. Having a son attend Trinity enabled me to see the school in a new light â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from experiencing the jitters of freshman year to watching him mature into a fine young man his senior year. I was a teacher before becoming principal, and my kids grew up on Trinity plays, concerts and athletic performances. It truly is a second home/family for us.

What is most fulfilling about your role? I love working with our youth. They are full of energy and ideas, optimism and creativity. Working with our teachers to help young men find the right paths, to truly

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I enjoyed “roaming free.” I lived next to an undeveloped few acres, which had three ponds filled with crawdads, frogs and catfish. I had a pretty nice tree house built high enough to capture summer breezes. Riding my bike around the neighborhood, swimming in public pools and coming home from library trips with loads of books rounded out my summers.

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learn how to think, then to hear about their leadership after Trinity are all extremely rewarding for me. Combine those elements with the ability to “start over” every August, and I believe I have one of the greatest jobs in the world (just slightly behind movie critic for the “New York Times.”)

My mother was a teacher, so she had us do the occasional workbooks and we always read for fun. She nurtured a love of reading for me that continues to this very day. As principal, I still love the freedom to read whatever I like in the summer. A trip to the store to get new notebooks, pencils and other supplies was something I looked forward to.

One terrific thing about the school year is it comes with breaks and the ability to start over every August. I encourage students to reflect on any regrets they had from the previous year and write down a few goals for the upcoming one. They should write down three specific personal goals – such as making five new friends or trying two new clubs – and three academic goals – like setting aside an hour each night before dinner to start homework or preparing questions each night to ask the teacher in class the next day. Instead of focusing on the actual hours of work or grades they might receive, I really encourage students to try to return to the school intent on learning new things. V

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oing back to class means starting fresh, whether you’re a student preparing to have the cutest dorm on the hall or a dog parent preparing for obedience school. It’s a bittersweet time but also the perfect opportunity to shop for new school accessories. Here is a selection of adorable must-have gifts for the students in your life.

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“Being a female, I know how hard it is to go to a doctor – a complete stranger – to open your heart and tell them all of the defects and things you don’t tell anyone else,” she explains. Fensterer also has a strong commitment to assisting patients with gender confirmation surgery and has been contacted by the University of Louisville to work with them in this role. She has already been part of facial feminization surgeries in other parts of the world and wants to bring these kinds of procedures to our community. “People have come to me and said how hard it is to go to a doctor,” she states. “I read their whole chart and you see the difficulties they’ve had to go through as teenagers and in dealing with their family. I feel really happy to help them.” Fensterer and Banis have already operated together on multiple occasions and know that their skill sets and personality traits make for an excellent working dynamic. In their new location in East Louisville, their current busy practice is primarily cosmetic focused and their philosophy is similar. Sharing the love for their work has bonded the pair and even more significant is their shared goal to help others. They focus on the patient as a whole – listening to their desires and educating them on the pathway to get the best outcome while maintaining patient safety. “I love surgery,” says Fensterer. “I get to discuss the risks and benefits with the patient and analyze the problem. I always like to involve the patient and in some other specialities you cannot do that.” “When people ask me what my favorite operation is, I always say it’s the one that the patient needs,” says Banis. “Too many things in medicine are focused on the doctors and the system when they really need to be focused on the patient.”

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Soozie Eastman reflects on filmmaking, family and turning 40 By LAURA ROSS Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON Styling by ANDRE WILSON Hair & Makeup by LORIE KARNES, CEO OF VANITY BEAUTY HAUS and BROOKE SPURGEON

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THE SCENE: Our hero is a single mother, filmmaker, business executive, world traveler and comedian. She is wrapped in a whirlwind that includes movie premieres, pounding the pavement for money and loads of dirty diapers, late nights and the juggling of public and private personas. Add in scenes of a near-death experience and rising from the ashes for a triumphant denouement.

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t sounds like the setup to a movie, but it’s truly a reality for Louisville-based filmmaker Soozie Eastman. When most people reach the age of 40, they begin to reflect on their lives and the paths they have taken. What were the successes or failures of the last 40 years? Eastman is a consummate goal setter and list maker but tracking age? Not so much. “I’ve tried to not let age define me,” Eastman reflected. “I had a friend pass away at 12 and every time I hear someone complain ‘I’m so old,’ I think, Anna Thompson would love to be 25 or 30 or 40. Getting older is a privilege denied many, and if I live to be 90, (that means) I’m a baby right now.” She’s also a single mom to a baby, Irie Eastman, current executive director of the Louisville Film Society and she serves on the Louisville Film Commission. She is the producer of the popular Flyover Film Festival and a documentary filmmaker, ready to launch her first feature film, “Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story.” Her journey began in Louisville and took her from coast to coast before bringing her full circle: back to her hometown for the next chapter of life with her child.

Opening Scenes “Soozie would set up a nightly news set when she was young and film entire newscasts with those big cumbersome camcorders from the 1980s,” laughed Linda Eastman, Soozie’s mom. “We also built a little office that she’d use as a (pretend) travel agency called Everywhere You Want To Go, and she’d order tickets to Paris, and she’d fill out a file system for all her ‘customers.’ Her creative imagination was flourishing.” “I didn’t think much of it, it was just fun,” said Soozie Eastman. “I figured I’d become a marine biologist or something, not a filmmaker.” After graduating from South Oldham High School, Eastman realized major decisions had to be made. She thought about what made her tick, and the artistic world of film stood out to her. Her parents encouraged her to head to New York City, where she enrolled in Hunter College and began studying broadcast journalism. “My parents always said, ‘Be the best you can be – whether it’s being a doctor, making coffees, being a janitor or whatever,’” said Eastman. “I needed to see the microcosm of New York, where I could see the cultures, the ethnicities, the world, and just have my eyes blown wide open.” However, broadcast journalism didn’t offer enough creativity for Eastman. She returned home

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and enrolled at the University of Louisville, where she carefully customized a major that blended communication, theater arts, sociology and Spanish. Around the time she graduated, the Sept. 11 attacks changed the world in an instant. Going back to New York seemed frightening, but the siren call of Hollywood beckoned.

LA (Louisville Area) to LA (Los Angeles) Eastman landed in Los Angeles in 2001 and enrolled in Chapman University to pursue a masters degree in producing for television and film. “It felt like a three-year summer camp where we were playing with equipment and telling stories, but it allowed us to find our voices and flex our film muscles,” said Eastman. “I made raunchy dark comedies and was nicknamed ‘Baby John Waters’ (director and screenwriter of cult classics like ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Serial Mom’) by my professors, which I loved.” Eastman settled on making a mockumentary for her thesis, but her plans shifted dramatically after she came home for a holiday visit in December 2004. For years, the Eastman family has volunteered during Christmas at the Wayside Christian Mission homeless shelter. That year, Eastman and her mother met a woman, Denise, whose own story re-directed Eastman’s plans. “She had been robbed at the Greyhound station, so we drove her to her family through a massive snowstorm,” said Eastman. “We listened to her story and hope for the future. (Hearing) her story of absolute tragedy to her hopefulness on how she was going to overcome homelessness changed my whole career.” Eastman shelved her mockumentary idea and immediately started sketching out plans for “By The Wayside,” a featurette documentary about homelessness. “By The Wayside” won several awards on the film festival circuit and her career was launched. While in California from 2002 to 2014, she immersed herself in the film industry, making contacts and working under such notables as Michael Ovitz, former president of ABC/Disney, and “The Joy Luck Club” producer Janet Yang. She also worked as director of programs for the HUMANITAS Prize, honoring television and film writers. “The industry is incredibly hard to break into, but it’s about tenacity,” said Eastman. “It will chew you up and spit you out if you don’t stay on top of the game. There are three reasons people succeed there: a fluke, your rich uncle or you busted your rear end to make it work.”

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Networking is key in the world of filmmaking. Louisville-based entrepreneur and film producer Gill Holland met Eastman in 2005 when he was also screening one of his films at the Vail Film Festival. “She showed great talent in that first film (‘By The Wayside’) so she went on my mental list of folks I wanted to work with one day,” said Holland. “I didn’t realize then that it would be later on the Louisville Film Society and Flyover Film Festivals.”

Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story Eastman thought she had it all – a busy career, an office window that faced the ocean, a place to call home in Los Angeles and Louisville and friends on both coasts. “(But) I started to think that one day I’d like to have a child,” she said. With the proverbial biological clock ticking, she knew having a baby might not happen in the most conventional way. She began researching options and came across a study that simultaneously intrigued, scared and motivated her. “I stumbled upon research done by the Environmental Working Group that said every baby born in the U.S. has no less than 200 synthetic chemicals in them at birth,” she said. “That blew me away to think that pesticides, flame retardants, plastics and more are in this new, fresh life we assume is completely pure.”

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The more she thought about it, the more she knew that the story needed a voice. She pressed pause on her immediate journey towards motherhood and instead began raising money to fund a documentary film, which became “Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story.” “I left my job and focused full-time energy on developing and fundraising this film,” Eastman said. “It took me about three years, but 280 donors later, I did it. I returned to Louisville to dabble in things here while I was fundraising, and Gill Holland asked me to volunteer with the Louisville Film Society. Then, Christy Brown reached out and asked me to produce Prince Charles’ visit to Louisville. I produced the event, overseeing 1,400 people in multiple locations in a seven-hour visit. It was my jam and was so exceptional and special. I was then hired as the first paid executive director of the Louisville Film Society. All of that was my door-opening moment, and I realized I was going in the right direction.” Production soon began on “Overload,” with Eastman as both director and subject. She was laboratory tested for 119 of the most commonly used chemicals in food, personal care and household products. Eastman – who already maintained what she thought was a healthy, clean lifestyle – was shocked to learn that she was full of chemicals.

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“I was tested on day zero and then days 30 and 60. I shopped my way around to find alternative products and resources,” she explained, “I had experts help me make changes and checklists, and when I was retested, it worked.” She still had chemicals in her body – since many have long lives in our bloodstream – but overall, her health improved. “During the second 30 days, the Cleveland Clinic created a detox program for me,” she said. “(It felt like) I ate sticks and berries and cried and detoxed. I lost 40 pounds, but I had an incredible level of energy and mental clarity.” “By making small changes, I was able to impact what was going into my body,” she added. “It was empowering and infuriating that I as a consumer had to consciously make this effort, but I learned a new lifestyle.” Does she hope to start a conversation or build a revolution with “Overload?” “Both, I think,” she laughed. “I want to motivate change.” The film has had a few showings so far – including an upcoming screening at the Flyover Film Festival this summer – and will be streamed and distributed through Bullfrog Films later this year. To coincide with the film’s release, Eastman is currently building a social impact campaign and website entitled Cleaner Greener Me. This will provide a platform and toolkit for consumers to learn simple, inexpensive ways to lower the amount of toxins entering their homes and bodies.

Life Quakes “In the back of my mind as I started this film, I thought, ‘What if I run out of freaking eggs before the film is done?’” she said. “It was remarkable that during the filming, I ended up becoming incredibly fertile. Not only did I make a film, I changed my health around.” Eastman consulted with doctors in both Louisville and Los Angeles who told her the time was, literally, ripe in January 2018. As per usual, she had a full plate. She was in the middle of making final edits for her film while traveling and working non-stop, and her father was facing serious health challenges. She asked for more time. Her doctor said no. “She told me, you can change anything at any point in your life, but you can’t barter with biology,” said Eastman. “She said I was at my expiration date and was ovulating in 10 days, so in eight days, I needed to try and make a baby.” Using a known donor, she became pregnant on her first try, using no hormones or medicines. “I took my future into my

She told me, you can change anything in your life at any time, but you can’t barter with biology. She said I was at my expiration date. own hands and made it a reality,” she said. “I realized that life is finite and some decisions need to be made in the blink of an eye.” Friend and owner of Revelry Boutique Gallery Mo McKnight-Howe was one of many friends who supported Eastman’s decision. “I remember being caught offguard by her telling me she was going to live chemical-free, have a baby and produce a film all in the same timeline,” she said. “I couldn’t believe how ambitious these goals were, but I saw how confident she was that this was all going to happen.” Eastman teamed up with her mother, who supports her as a co-parent. Together, they made plans, built nurseries in their

Soozie Eastman with daughter, Irie, and mother, Linda Eastman.

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homes and prepared to welcome the baby. “It was a healthy, fantastic pregnancy... until it wasn’t,” said Eastman. “I worked out one day and then the next, I was in the hospital with preeclampsia that rapidly turned into organ failure.” As doctors raced to deliver Eastman’s baby several weeks early, they ran into roadblock after roadblock. She was in organ failure. Her throat and brain began swelling. The odds that both mother and baby might not survive skyrocketed. “As a mother, I was absolutely terrified, but I could not show it,” recalled Linda Eastman. “I had to look strong, but inside I thought, ‘I’m going to lose them both.’” “There were moments of panic, but on Sept. 1, we got a 4 lb., 4 oz. baby girl, who I named Irie, which is a Jamaican word meaning positivity and heaven on earth,” said Soozie Eastman. Baby Irie was whisked away to the NICU for two weeks, and Eastman began her own long recovery. “The docs kept asking what I did when I was pregnant because the baby was so healthy overall,” said Eastman. “They called her the ‘zen baby’ because each day she’d reach a new goal to bypass. I truly think that

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She was in organ failure. Her throat and brain began swelling. The odds that both mother and baby might not survive skyrocketed.

was because of my film and the choices I made while I was pregnant. She was off the preemie charts at four months instead of two years.”

Happily Ever After Not much makes Soozie Eastman happier these days than spending time with her daughter. “It’s remarkable to have this thriving baby and film,” she mused. “I just sit in appreciation for the life I’ve been given and the life I’ve created.” “We celebrate all the stages,” added Linda Eastman. “Irie, or ‘Little Stuff,’

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and Soozie are both the lights of my life. I’m 72, and I wish I could be with them for another 30 years, but time is short and every day is a celebration for us. I’m trying to pour everything I have into her life every day and imprint as much as I can on my girls with love and joy and appreciation.” As she celebrates her 40th birthday, Soozie Eastman is back to making her infamous lists and setting goals. She’s focusing on strength in health, happiness and focus and overcoming obstacles. “I feel content and I live in the moment of whatever age I am,” she stressed. “I wrote a note the day before my 30th birthday to read before my 40th. I found it and it said, ‘Only focus on making money if it’s also making the world a better place.’ I hoped for health and happiness. Reading that was amazing.” For Eastman, her life is just beginning in many aspects as she looks to the future with Irie. “Life is absolutely exceptional,” she said. “From the darkest nights come the brightest mornings, and we all have to make our own, authentic story and journey. We only have one shot on this earth, so make it count.” V

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Swimsuit Ready We asked our pool party participants to weigh in on what self love and acceptance look like to them. LAURA deROME

LIZ BINGHAM

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The Voice-Tribune Events Coordinator and Fashion Stylist

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y mission is to explore and celebrate the very edges of who we can be as people while simultaneously embracing the heart of who we already are.”

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elf acceptance is about loving all of yourself, even your ‘flaws,’ because they are what make you, you and are the most unique and beautiful. No one is perfect. It’s about accepting what God gave you and surrounding yourself with others who accept you just as you are, too.” J U LY 2 0 1 9

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o discover who we truly are translates to being comfortable in your own skin and knowing there is beauty within all of us. Self respect translates to self care. Honoring your body mirrors how we perceive ourselves and how we present ourselves to the world. Be confident enough to look in the mirror and be satisfied with what you see. If there isn’t a sufficient satisfaction, then elevate your thoughts to enhance what is needed deep within the consciousness to change your perception.”

JOSH MILLER (he/him/his) Co-Founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab

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omeone recently reminded me that I don’t ‘blend into the crowd.’ I have a certain way I see the world, a set of expectations I have for myself, and I want that to shine through – to evoke curiosity. Self acceptance has been a reminder that it’s not just about showing up for me, but to spur change for generations to come.”

DANIEL STRASSER Clique Boutique Creative Director

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provide a space for everyone to fulfill all their beauty desires. I curate an inspirational experience for my clients designed to create, evoke and transform. Makeup should be the tool used for the complete exhibition of a woman’s inner strength and unique personality. “I do not make-up – I make ART!”

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ou can’t expect epic from the ordinary. Love all passionately, work intensely and live life to the fullest. (It’s) not for everybody to like and/or accept, but I would not live life any other way.”

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abilities and achieving success. This comes from within, with all my heart and mind. This is the image I like to reflect, from the inside out.”

ANNE BALDRIDGE The Voice-Tribune Editorial/ Event Coordinating Intern

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ositive body image means embracing your real, true self. Especially in our world today, people continue to use social media as a flaw platform. We should be proud of who we are, no matter the size you wear, and learn to be confident in our own skin.”

SARAH LEVITCH

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am 51 years old. I know who I am, and I know where I come from. The body that I have has borne me two children; these legs have carried me all over the world on adventures; and these arms have enabled me to work in this community for 30 years. I gave up on being anyone other than who I am many years ago. Loving others begins with loving yourself. It’s critical in today’s society that we model for our children and their peers how important self love and self acceptance is. I am confident in who I am as a person, and I’m just as confident in a bathing suit as I am in a business suit.”

INGRID HERNANDEZ President of INgrid Design

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e are our own brand. It is important to represent yourself authentically for people to believe in you. Confidence in myself has been critical in projecting my

Student at New York University Tisch School of the Arts

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believe that body positivity comes from not comparing yourself to others and feeling confident in your body, whether that feeling comes from working out or eating your favorite dessert.”

ERIN FRANK Sales Representative at Cintas, Pure Barre Instructor

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have learned to accept where I am and be excited about where I want to go. As the great Ru Paul said, ‘If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love someone else?’”

CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS deROME Oates Co-Owner/General Manager at Ostra and Lead Singer of Ocifer

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t takes practice to love yourself, vulnerability to admit it. Look for the light in others and accept the light that you give.”

JANELL SAMUELS Market Director, Saint Joseph Health Foundations and Philanthropist

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ositive body image is about embracing the way you look at various stages of your life. If more of us thought of our bodies as temporary, we would have more compassion for the fluctuations we see. We might even surprise ourselves by stepping boldly and bravely whereas we treaded lightly before.”

JON CARLOFTIS Garden Designer

“I

have always been very uncomfortable having pictures made and usually cringe after seeing them. But I have always had great confidence in knowing you’d be hard pressed to find a better personality on earth – and that is something that anyone can develop.”

PATRICIA McQUADE Jefferson County Public Schools Teacher and Founder of Louisville Listens Project

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taying open to new experiences and developing new friendships are keys to lifelong personal development.”

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