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CONTENTS FEATURES

24 Daily Libations The naked truth behind Becca Gardner’s alcohol-free spirits, NKD LDY

28 Passport: Places • Trends • Style Featuring the ultimate Swiss Army Knife of uncompromising women, Shannon Weidekamp

36 Kennedy’s Slime Shop

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A Q&A with a young entrepreneur about her slime business

38 Staycation: The Galt House Hotel A blank canvas to paint your picture-perfect wedding in the heart of Louisville

42 Adventures in Adaptation: the922 Story

52 Delegate to Elevate

Ashley Davis Sigman shares her journey to becoming Vice President of Davis Jewelers

54 Gin There, Done That Danielle Mann turned an idea into a reality. That reality: Rivergreen Cocktails

56 A Fearless Leader Meet Joyce Meyer, a determined and passionate leader at UBS Financial Services Inc.

58 This Way To Success Kate Shapira Latts grew Heaven Hill Brand’s marketing team from five to 55

60 Tangled Mess to Coiffed Best Mandy Vine, the face behind Drybar Louisville, shares how she and her staff successfully ensure daily confidence in their clients

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62 She Has It in the Bag

46 Family Life v. Career

How Meaghan Rubey, owner and co-founder of Roubaix, launched a successful luxury handbag and accessories brand in three years

Judge Angela McCormick Bisig opens up about her career and how she makes her family a priority

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52 68 It’s All in the Details Jacqueline Gilmore, Designer at Details Furniture Gallery & Design, reimagines a cozy Mockingbird Valley home into a functional family oasis

80 Serving up Success Adrienne Cole allowed us a glimpse into her life as Co-Owner of Marigold Catering Co.

82 Speed Art Museum: Meet Tyler Blackwell A Q&A with the Speed’s new Curator of Contemporary Art

84 Home Trends: Ann Dreisbach of Whitehouse Residential and Commercial Painting A mother-daughter business dedicated to quality craftsmanship, professionalism and exceptional employees

90 Getting Fit in 90 Days

38 94 Science: Schrödinger’s Cat Steve discusses the multiple theories of Quantum Mechanics

SOCIETY 96 KTW 97 Over the Edge 98 SKYN Lounge Open House 100 Hermitage Farm Classic 104 VOICE Launch Event 106 Woodford’s Manhattan Experience

On the Cover Cover Photographer Andrea Hutchinson Cover Model Fawn Weaver Clothing Model’s personal collection Jewlery Davis Jewelers

107 Pandora Productions 25th Anniversary Gala

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108 Arts on the Green 109 Angel’s Envy Expansion Celebration 110 Stitzel-Weller’s Summer Friday 111 Chimel Ford’s heART Exhibit 112 Let’s Dance Louisville

ESSENTIALS 16 Note from the Publisher 18 Letter from the Editor 20 Behind the Cover

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“So often in life things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great good fortune.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg

here is something incredibly inspiring about successful women in business, their ability to focus on their goals and their desire to overcome adversity and cross or leap right over hurdles that block their vision. In this issue, that’s exactly what we focus on, some incredible women in business that have forged their success one step at a time. You will have the opportunity to read these women’s stories throughout this issue. It is a real mix of personalities, and it is my privilege to call some of them friends, mentors and business associates. All of whom continue to amaze and inspire me with their ambition, confidence and tenacity for only the best. One year ago, I shared my story in the July 2021 issue and the journey as to how I landed in the position of publisher for this iconic magazine. As I reflect on that series of events, it continues to astound me at the opportunities placed in front of us every day. What we decide to do with those opportunities can be seen as something that strikes fear in us or motivates us to keep moving forward. As I often say, left foot, right foot, just keep walking while continuing to be aware of the goals in your crosshairs. As I mentioned in the July 2021 issue, we want our loyal supporters - readers and advertisers who are local, regional, national and international - to feel exhilarated when they see our publication delivered to their doorstep. We are grateful for that exhilaration and devotion; without it, we cannot do what we do so well. With appreciation,

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elcome to the July Women in Business issue! My team had the opportunity to speak with many incredible incredible women who are a driving force in our community and have left a mark in whatever industry they’re in. These women allowed us to glimpse into their professions and daily lives by sharing tips, vulnerabilities, challenges and successes. In this issue, we highlight various women who have been challenged but persevered and conquered industries through pure determination. Dana Darley Daily took the reins on the Daily Libations column from her husband Joe to highlight the face behind NKD LDY, Becca Gardner. Becca reminds us there’s a story behind every business, and one shouldn’t be afraid to dive in head first where their passions live. Dana also interviewed Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to give our readers the best tips for utilizing your time and who you should look to for inspiration. Dana’s 12-year-old daughter, Kennedy, FaceTimed with Sarah Carter Levitch to share the story of the creation of her slime shop – talk about a young entrepreneur! Kennedy’s photoshoot was filled with giggles and brought out the kid inside all of us as we played with slime and relived our youth. In addition, Sarah sits down with Judge Angela McCormick Bisig for insight on her role as a mother and judge. 18

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Rachel Porter spoke with Meaghan Rubey to learn about her venture into the luxury accessory industry with her company Roubaix. Additionally, Mandy Vine told us of the buttercup yellow surrounding her daily and her experience from Drybar loyalist to Drybar Franchise Operator. When Elizabeth Scinta interviewed Danielle Mann, she learned of her incredible superwoman powers as she juggles being a full-time OBGYN, mother of three boys and the owner of Rivergreen Cocktails. Her determination to succeed is infectious and evident in how she talks about her business. Next, Elizabeth spoke with UBS Financial Advisor Joyce Meyer at her new pool house/home office to learn how her team adapted to the pandemic and came out on top. Kate Latts and Ashley Davis Sigman took us through their journey of joining their family businesses, Heaven Hill Brands and Davis Jewelers, respectively.

There were so many phenomenal women featured in this issue that I couldn’t fit all of them in my letter, as I’m afraid I’m running out of word count. Before I send you on your way to enjoy this marvelous issue, I want to shout out to my team once more as we have navigated through the twists and turns of producing yet another beautiful issue. So raise a glass with the VOICE Louisville team as we toast to the successes of these awe-inspiring women, and always remember to keep our heads, heels and standards high! Salute!

Alexandra Hepfinger Editor in Chief

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WOMAN Interview by DANA DARLEY DAILY Photos by MADELINE MULLENBACH Jewelry provided by DAVIS JEWELERS

he VOICE team was fortunate to spend time with Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Weaver’s most contagious laugh and genuine smile immediately make you feel energized and encouraged. We dove behind the woman to find out what fuels her positivity, motivation and success. In addition to the work she is doing at the distillery to set up generations of successful leaders, she is working diligently to set up success for females and people of color in business through her philanthropic efforts with the Nearest Green Foundation/Nearest Green Legacy Scholarship. It’s safe to say she’s crushing goals and well on her way to leaving her own legacy.

I love your perspective on the highest and best use of time (HBU). Can you tell us more about that and how it has transformed your life? I don’t know if I would say HBU has transformed my life because it’s literally how I live. If it’s not my highest and best use of time, it’s a no. Many people reach out to me and ask, can I just get five minutes of your time? Can I have 10 minutes of your time? Can I have 15 minutes of your time? And for them, it’s not a big ask, but for me, if it’s not my highest and best use of time, meaning that it’s mutually beneficial, then

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I am not going to do it. Because we are a people-pleasing society, many people have a tough time saying no. Then they end up being stressed out, miserable and not really enjoying something they should be because they are so busy doing something that is not their highest and best use of time. I love what I do. Thanks to those boundaries, I can do 100 cities in 100 days for this filming.

Who has inspired you as a female leader? Do you know what’s really interesting? I don’t really look to the outside if that makes sense. I have always been innate in how I look. I read a ton of books on people that have succeeded, and I try not to make the mistakes they clearly pointed out. It’s a Warren Buffet thing; he says people always say that the greatest teacher is your own mistakes, but he thinks the greatest teacher is other people’s mistakes. I try to look at those that have not only created success in a current moment but have done it over time. I’m not interested in what is happening right now. Only for how this looks 200 years from now when 10 generations have come after me. Did I set this company up to ensure that it sustains for that long and is still growing?

What piece of advice do you wish you knew sooner? Go with your gut. My God, go with your gut! Everybody will give you ideas of how you should do things, but as women and people of color, this country was not built for us. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the greatest nation in the world. I believe it, I honor it and would not want to be anywhere else, but we have to understand it wasn’t built for us, which means the blueprints of success that everyone laid down are not for us. We have to create our own, which will come from us internally. That’s going to come from our gut. We know what we need to do and what we should do. If we stop looking to somebody else as our guru, look inside ourselves and listen to our gut, it’s through the roof what we can achieve. I appreciate that people look up to me, but I want them to look up to me only to point them back to themselves and say everything you need is not in me. It’s actually inside of you.

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Any fun facts we may not know about the brand or the distillery? This month we will be opening our new bar facility, the world’s longest bar, in our distillery. The current Guinness Book of World Record bar length is 358 linear feet, our bar clocks in at 505 linear feet. It will take people a long time to go from one end to the other because our entire bar, a concept designed by Death and Co., wraps around a state-of-the-art stage with high-tech AV. We brought in the person that built the sound and lighting for Paisley Park for Prince. My only request was to build it for Garth Brooks because if you build it for Garth, you cover everybody’s rider. After all, nobody has a rider that will be as explicit as his. He’s been selling out concerts for longer than everybody else! Now, when it opens, every concert and show will be incredible because of the sound system and how they can stream into the space. v

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Daily Libations The naked truth behind Becca Gardner’s alcohol-free spirits, NKD LDY

By DANA DARLEY DAILY | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

elcome back! July is our “Women in Business” theme, so as the woman representing the Daily duo, I am happy to be hosting the column for this issue. This month Daily Libations sat down with Becca Gardner of NKD LDY, who is part of a quickly growing line of alcohol-free spirits options. I picked her brain on the growing trend and being a woman in beverage and life. Let’s jump in!

Becca, Non-Alcoholic Spirits are growing quickly and are an exciting space. What made you take the leap into this project? I was at a point in my career where I was ready to pivot. I had been dealing with some personal hardship and was ready for something new. While traveling and interviewing for prospective new jobs abroad, I discovered mocktails. Recently sober, this was a game-changer for me, and I knew I had to be a part of the movement to bring high-quality, great-tasting adult beverages–which just happen to be non-alcoholic–to the US. True to form with how I approach most things, I was not content to use conventional methods to create a product but dove head-first into the science of distillation and creating a whole new beverage category.

Which expression was the first to be created, and how many do you have now? When I first started NKD LDY, the plan was to launch with a whiskey alternative. It seemed the obvious choice, given we are located along the Bourbon Trail. However, as we spoke with more prospective customers, I realized that if our mission was to make the drinking experience more inclusive, we also needed to consider individuals’ varied preferences. Gin, tequila and whiskey stood out as the building blocks of spirits in cocktails, so we resolved to start with these three and hope to expand further in the future.

Becca and Jessica Gardner.

What was the inspiration for the name NKD LDY? The alcohol industry is often masculine and saturated with products named after men. I considered the names of strong women, but none quite fit, so I returned to my own experience. This brand is a celebration of being comfortable in one’s own skin! Without the booze, there is a sort of “nakedness” in so many moments I had previously taken for granted. There was undoubtedly an 24

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adjustment phase as I grew comfortable living life free of social lubricant, but today I would have it no other way. I get to show up present, engaged and confident in my choices.

What excites you most about the brand? Despite spending most of my time thinking about NKD LDY and the non-alcoholic category, I’m learning something new every day. Now that we have products, many of these new insights are about our customers, some of who we expected, but many we did not. I love meeting people who had never considered non-alcoholic distilled spirits, then seeing their surprise and delight when they try our product and realize they can enjoy their favorite cocktail free of compromise. Today, I’m most excited about continuing to meet these new individuals and, through these interactions, understanding new profiles of customers who would personally benefit from a product like NKD LDY.

What do you see as the most significant trend in the alcohol-free industry? Over the past several years, we have seen strong and consistent growth in the non-alc category. This really started with non-alc beer, followed by wine and now spirits. Today, the most significant trend I have noticed is the sheer variety of products and diverse flavor profiles that have recently emerged. I’m excited to see which products stand the test of time because while there are many well-branded products, there is still a lot of room for innovation around flavor and quality. J U LY 2 0 2 2

What is the biggest challenge you face as a woman in business? Entrepreneurism, in general, is a challenging space that is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint which challenges stem specifically from being a woman, but I know they exist. The alcohol industry, especially in Bourbon Country, is still primarily dominated by men. While there is an element of breaking the mold to create a more gender-inclusive brand, I think people are excited to see more women entering this space, and we’ve received tremendous support. Having other female founders in our corner has been so encouraging.

What is your favorite part of being in the beverage industry? A tremendous amount of change and disruption is currently impacting the beverage industry across all sectors. While this sometimes presents challenges and frustrations (i.e., supply chain disruption), it also is the perfect environment for innovation and creativity, especially for new brands and categories of products - we happen to be both! I love working in rapidly evolving and dynamic environments, and I couldn’t have picked a more exciting place to be. v NKD LDY drinknkdldy.com

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Featuring the ultimate Swiss Army Knife of uncompromising women, Shannon Weidekamp By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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person’s path to the top is never as straightforward as one might think. There can be turbulence, obstacles preventing take-off and a lack of movement within a company. Shannon Weidekamp, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Crew Aviation, faced many obstacles on her journey to her position. Still, with some perseverance and determination, she landed where she is today. Her journey is full of twists and turns, but it begins in 1987 when she enlisted in the Marine Corp. for air traffic control. As she waited in the Delayed Entry Program for a slot to open at boot camp, the Department of Defense adopted a “Risk Rule” for women in the military in February 1988. “The rule ‘excluded women from non-combat units or missions if the risks of exposure to direct combat, hostile fire or capture were equal to or greater than the risks in the combat units they supported.’ This included most military occupational specialties involving aviation. Although I was offered a chance to go to Officer Candidate School, I declined and went a different path in March 1988 before getting a chance to ship out to boot camp,” explained Weidekamp. Her path wavered off course from aviation for a while as she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Leadership while her children were in school. In 2010, her path re-aligned with the aviation industry, and she accepted a position as a flight attendant and onboard chef on a private business aircraft. While serving in this role, she was never trained in safety and emergency procedures because under “the FAA Part 91, aircraft business or private use have no requirements for a flight attendant on board unless it’s over 19 seats,” according to Weidekamp. “I located a training company, AirCare FACTS, that specialized in corporate flight attendant training and attended. This led me to the National Business Aviation Association Flight Attendants Committee and other conferences held by NBA,” said Weidekamp. “As I learned more about the industry, I wanted to know more and contribute to developing better standards and training for flight attendants in this aviation sector. I worked with fellow business aviation flight attendants on committees, researched FAA rules and regulations and joined numerous professional organizations that revolved around the aviation industry.”

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The training and conferences opened her eyes to the lack of training cabin crew members received at Crew Aviation. For example, pilots were trained in Upset or Unusual Attitude and Recovery Training, but flight attendants weren’t. So, Crew Aviation sent Weidekamp to training at Flight Research in Mojave, California, where she went through ground school and learned to fly the same flight card as pilots. “The flight was in an Aermacchi MB-326 Impala single-engine jet. It is an aerobatic aircraft utilized for jet spin, flutter testing, weapons testing and a variety of performance and flying quality test training,” explained Weidekamp. “I was also signed off for my first 90 minutes of flying as I took the controls during the first part of the flight under the instruction of former NASA astronaut William Oefelein. From experience, we developed the first and only Upset Training Program for cabin crew.” As you can see, Weidekamp aims to make a difference in the industry and community she’s a part of. She was a member of J U LY 2 0 2 2

the NBAA Flight Attendant/Flight Technician for nine years and served as Co-Chair and Chair for four years. In 2021, she stepped down to pursue other organizations like the Women In Aviation International, where she serves on the Board of Directors. As a leader, it’s crucial to soar over obstacles preventing you from being the best you can be for yourself and your team, which is evident in Weidekamp. She left us with a piece of advice so that we can all fly to the highest altitude. “Knowledge is key to any career. There is always more to learn. Is there a need in your company or profession that isn’t being filled or addressed? Look outside the box and innovate and create. Management and leadership are two unique skills—not everyone has both. Find a mentor and be a mentor! Never stop dreaming, discovering and dreaming BIG! Not everyone will celebrate your successes 100% with you. Find and surround yourself with those people who do!” v

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Kennedy's Slime Shop

A Q&A with a young entrepreneur about her slime business By SARAH CARTER LEVITCH

welve-year-old Kennedy Darley recently opened her slime shop, selling premade and custom slime. Though Kennedy lives in Jacksonville, Florida, her mother is our Events Director and Account Executive, Dana Darley Daily! Kennedy does gymnastics, cheers and bakes for fun when not running her slime shop. We spoke with Kennedy to learn more about her shop and what she’s learned about running her own business.

Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON also have to make sure you don’t overspend on one thing you don’t really need. And then you have to get the money you spend back when you sell the product.

Where do you sell your products? We’re working on getting a Shopify. I take email orders as well to info@threedhospitality.com. v

What inspired you to open a Slime Shop? I opened it a couple of months ago, around early March. I wanted to do it because I saw it was a rising business. I really liked it when I started doing it. I think slime is a very relaxing thing. You can’t really go wrong when making it, so it’s a nice creative outlet.

What products do you offer? I am selling the slime itself. I also do custom orders. I can do that if someone has a specific color or something they want. Slime is great for sensory and stress relief. It’s also fun to play with. It’s nice when you’re watching TV and want something to fiddle with.

What have you learned about running a business through this process? You have to stock up on supplies. If someone orders one and you don’t have the supplies, it’s hard to fill the order. You

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A blank canvas to paint your picture-perfect wedding in the heart of Louisville By SKIP JAMES

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ith stunning event spaces from the intimate Waterford space to the grand Archibald Ballroom, The Galt House Hotel provides the perfect setting to ensure a picture-perfect wedding in Louisville. Guests can enjoy magnificent riverfront and city views while the hotel’s talented wedding associates deliver expertise in planning a romantic Louisville wedding that caters to all types of wedding ceremonies. The Galt House is perfect for any type of wedding, offering a beautiful venue for the ceremony and reception, ample guest rooms and suites for guests visiting from out of town, plus a central location just steps away from the very best of downtown Louisville.

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Wedding guests can also enjoy world-class dining in the on-property bar and restaurant concepts. For a classy wedding brunch or upscale rehearsal dinner, Swizzle Dinner & Drinks, the retro-style supper club located on the hotel’s 25th floor, offers private dining spaces. Guests can even buy out the space for spectacular views of the city and unparalleled service. The Galt House offers wedding packages for couples looking for a one-stop, no-stress wedding experience. The package includes linens, staging for a dance floor and DJ, tables and chairs elegantly arranged with mirror centerpieces and votive candles, a complimentary two-bedroom suite and a bottle of champagne for the big day. The hotel offers over 130,000 square feet of beautifully renovated event space, with ballrooms

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boasting ambient lighting fixtures and sparkling chandeliers. The Archibald Ballroom, the hotel’s most prominent and modern ballroom, is complete with glass doors leading to an outdoor balcony overlooking the city park and can accommodate up to 350 guests for the grandest of celebrations. The hotel’s stunning suites offer plentiful space for wedding parties to prepare for the big day, with private balconies, multiple bedrooms and sweeping windows. The suites are ideal for pre-ceremony bridal pampering and a luxe retreat after a long evening of festivities. Those choosing the hotel as their venue will impress their guests with unforgettable Southern hospitality

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displayed through delicious catering services, abundant buffets, signature libations, and dazzling decor and visuals. The Galt House is the perfect venue for an excellent, fun-filled wedding of a lifetime in the heart of Louisville from bourbon enthusiasts, foodies and Louisville locals. The Galt House Hotel, which recently emerged from an $80 million transformative renovation, hosts 1,310 sophisticated guest rooms, suites and 130,000 square feet of function space. Aside from Swizzle, the hotel has five other inventive dining concepts onsite and provides the best of Southern hospitality. For more information, please visit galthouse.com/weddings v

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A brewery, taproom, food destination and community venue located in SoBro By DOMINIQUE SHRADER | Photos provided by THE922

e have a problem. We’ve ordered a ten-barrel brewing system with estimated delivery of January 2019, and our contractor wants to tear down the building where it will be housed. It’s November 2018, and Mark Campisano of MC Associates is asking, “Why are you keeping the existing structure?” My mom, Belinda Baser, owner of Domino Partners Commercial Property Development, had been working with us for months on a buildout in the SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood,

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wherein her company has owned since its inception. Countless hours and dollars were spent drafting plans to renovate a 7,000-square-foot building when an engineering report confirmed Campisano’s initial evaluation that much of the existing foundation was not structurally sound, which rendered the project financially untenable. Time to regroup and fast. Mom had an idea, but it was a long shot. Sitting next to her in a conference room at Spalding University across from President Tori Murden McClure and several other significant players on the university team with concept renderings laid out before us, we

made our pitch. The plan was to transform the vacant 27,000-square-foot building at S 2nd St. and Breckinridge that once housed a Kroger, now owned by Spalding, into the922: a brewery, taproom, food destination and community venue. We would repurpose some of the ample parking into an interactive outdoor area. The aesthetic was industrial chic, with an emphasis on comfort and the flexibility to host a variety of events. We believed in the vision. But odds were, there was no way the university board agreeing to let go of a large piece of property and potential in the center of their campus. Thankfully, the women in our family have always had the drive needed to get the job done. My mom saw it in her paternal grandmother from rural Kentucky, who worked tirelessly at every side hustle, from sewing to cleaning and cooking, to provide more for her family. I’d seen it in my mom’s mother, a Hungarian immigrant to South America and later the U.S. who spoke six languages and became a highly successful entrepreneur and philanthropist while raising three children. My sister Sophia and I saw it in our mom, who managed multiple retail concepts with my father and built and maintained Domino Partners for over three decades. In March 2019, the property sale closed at S 2nd St. due partly to the value of our concept, partly to a property swap with the university, and partly to the faith and hard work of mom, McClure, and the other players in that initial meeting. Nearly three years passed between the sale and the opening of the Noble Funk Brewing Company taproom and Noble J U LY 2 0 2 2

Hearth pizza this past January. Noble Funk Brewing is a family affair born of my husband Johnathan’s passion for beer making and a vision shared by the brewery partners (his parents and myself ) for crafting a taproom experience that celebrates the exploration of flavor and a community experience. Months of architectural planning and permit applications turned to construction through a pandemic. Bringing this project to fruition meant lessons in patience, perseverance, adaptation and the maximization of strengths. We solved our first problem, faced a thousand after that, and I know we’ll see a few more. But for today, I walk across the front turf space at the922, my two-year-old daughter running out ahead. Children take breaks from munching on pepperoni pizza to fire shots across the ping pong table while their parents watch over beers. Friends and families gather at the banquettes and couches in the front courtyard. Young professionals are networking in the party room. A few Old Louisville regulars chat at the bar. Sophia is snapping photos for the business Instagram feed while my mom, aunt, and mother-inlaw chat at a corner table. It is humbling and gratifying to witness what we built together over these last tumultuous years. The space creates a unique personality with its green walls and fanciful touches (notice the carved alligator at the front entrance). Pizzas are fired to order on the house-made dough with toppings ranging from the classics to rotating specials like crab rangoon and the hot brown. Beers run the gamut from easy-drinking golden ale, hefeweizen and pilsner to compliment a more complex hop, yeast and fruit flavor profiles. Together we have created a space where folks can come to relax, celebrate, problem-solve and tell their stories. So, come on in and tell us yours! Noble Funk Brewing Company 922 S 2nd St. Louisville, KY 40203 502.755.2739 noblefunk.com

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Family Life v. Career Judge Angela McCormick Bisig opens up about her career and how she makes her family a priority

Interview by SARAH CARTER LEVITCH | Story by ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photo by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

s a woman balancing a demanding career appreciate that time spent in a courtroom is often one as a judge and the nurturing responsi- of the most serious life situations people face. Whether bilities of being a mother, Judge Angela charged with a crime or resolving a civil dispute, the McCormick Bisig admitted that there court involves people’s freedom, lives and livelihood,” are no secret tricks to her trade other explained Bisig. than determination and multitasking. Bisig has been a The mindset she has now as Chief Circuit Court part of the Kentucky judiciary for over 19 years, where Judge would carry over to her role on the Supreme she’s served in a number of roles. Now, she hopes to Court of Kentucky if voted in. Her vision as a Supreme step away from her position as Chief Circuit Court Court justice is to work with her colleagues to “evaluJudge and fill the District 4 seat on the Supreme Court ate and innovate things our legal community can do of Kentucky. “I’ve been working to prepare myself to improve justice.” This goal includes moving cases to serve on the Kentucky Supreme Court for most through the appeals process quicker and creating more of my life. Not only 13 years as an attorney and 20 individualized dockets for justice issues that should be years as a judge but also working as dealt with individually—for exama volunteer and board member of ple, a drug court, mental health many community organizations,” court, veterans court, etc. I always tell young explained Bisig. While being a judge and running Bisig doesn’t hide behind her for the Supreme Court of Kentucky attorneys, particularly gavel but steps out in the commuis extremely important to her, so is women, that you can nity to work with organizations her family. It’s no mystery that the have a fulfilling career, with the hope and dedication of work-life balance is a tricky tighta family and outside making Louisville a better city. She’s rope to walk, but it is doable with the interests, but it isn’t a founding member of Restorative right support system and time-manalways easy. Justice Louisville, now a division agement skills. “I always tell young of the Volunteers of America, and attorneys, particularly women, that hosts events for Louisville’s local you can have a fulfilling career, a Sister Cities Program, according to family and outside interests, but it her website. It’s crucial for Bisig to stay in contact with isn’t always easy. I don’t know that I have any secret friends, which she does through joining organizations sauce type of tips other than being determined to fit and serving on the board with them; seeing people it all in somehow. Multitasking helps, like doing yoga she enjoys while bettering the community provides an while watching the news or stretching while you dry added benefit to her work. “I’ve also worked hard to be your hair. I carve out Mondays as family dinner night innovative in justice issues like working with a Business and religiously make that time to be fully present with Court pilot project, bringing restorative justice to our my family,” said Bisig. She gave us two last pieces of juveniles and language access issues,” said Bisig. advice we believe everyone should hear. “Select a career In her courtroom, Bisig implements The Golden you feel passionate about if you are able. Feeling in the Rule, treat others as you’d like to be treated because zone when you are doing what you do to earn your way everyone deserves equal respect regardless of why in the world helps work feel less draining,” explained they’re standing in front of her. “My top goals in being Bisig. “Finally, have some grace for yourself when it all a judge are to treat everyone who comes in contact feels overwhelming.” v with our justice system with dignity and respect. I

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Delegate to Elevate Ashley Davis Sigman shares her journey to becoming Vice President of Davis Jewelers By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

rowing up, Ashley Davis Sigman’s father never shoved her toward the family business, Davis Jewelers. So, when it came time for her to pick a major at Indiana University, she chose Communications with a minor in Studio Art, thinking she’d venture into the hospitality industry post-graduation. However, after throwing her graduation cap in the air, Davis Sigman forewent her plans of joining the hospitality industry as she naturally gravitated towards joining Davis Jewelers’ team; she began her career there immediately. “Although I didn’t go into the hospitality industry, the love and excitement of helping and serving others and being a part of their special moments naturally transitioned into the jewelry industry,” Davis Sigman explained. She did not initially land as Vice President of Davis Jewelers but had a series of various positions that helped her better understand the operation from the ground up. Her favorite job during that time was inventory. “I enjoyed the role in the inventory process because it gives you a foundation of understanding of our product and where it’s coming from, which gave me a better understanding when I transitioned to the buying side of things. So, from start to finish, I understood how it got from shipping to showcase, the importance and strictness to detail and quality control. I also started the vendor partner and vendor relationships that we forged then and still have now,” said Davis Sigman. Her position now encompasses many of the roles she entered into previously, allowing her to utilize the skills she learned daily. “I wear many hats, but yes, my formal title is Vice President,” Davis Sigman laughed.

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Davis Jewelers 9901 Forest Green Blvd. Louisville, KY 40223 davisjewelers.com 502.212.0420

Whether Davis Sigman is working with and overseeing the different departments weekly or working on the floor with her clients, her day-to-day is never the same. She’s particularly partial to buying and selling. After all, she knows her clientele and the market’s needs, making selling more enjoyable because she loves being a part of her client’s lives and witnessing the big moments with them. “My clients become my friends, so building those relationships in the store goes far beyond just inside the showroom. I also love the buying side of things. It’s fun being able to hand-select the jewelry, but it’s also a lot more strategic than most would ever think,” Davis Sigman explained. While she’s partial to buying and selling, she loves expressing her creativity in the custom jewelry department. With her co-partner, Davis Sigman works with clients to craft their dream piece and turn it into a reality. “The core of the custom work we do in

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the store is repurposing. I love that clients will bring me a handful of jewelry, lay them on the table, and say, ‘I have no idea what I want to do with these pieces, and I have a hard time envisioning what I can create with what I have,’” explained Davis Sigman. “So I ask a series of discovery questions: What is the client’s style? What are they comfortable with? What is their design aesthetic? Is it contemporary, classic or modern? What color of metal do they prefer? And, finally, is anything new being added to the design?” With the help of a robust computer-aided design program, they can show their clients exactly what the piece will look like before beginning the casting and setting of the client’s stones. With 2023 on the horizon (crazy how we’re over halfway through 2022), Davis Sigman has two primary initiatives she wants to focus on. First, she wants to focus on her team’s continued training and education of selling skills, product knowledge and clienteling while driving home Davis Jewelers’ vision and mission to maintain the strong culture they have built. Her second goal is “delegate to elevate.” “I have a hard time delegating, as I am sure many business owners and entrepreneurs do. The phrase “Delegate to Elevate” means that with delegation, the result will be an elevation of what I can provide to my team and clients through a heightened level of experience and knowledge. It’s a transfer of knowledge to my team members, thus empowering them to serve our clients in the manner that I would,” said Davis Sigman. Her selflessness, determination and confidence are the driving forces that help her run a successful family-owned business. v

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Gin There, Done That Danielle Mann turned an idea into a reality. That reality: Rivergreen Cocktails

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photo by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

hen the pandemic hit, Danielle Mann went from being a full-time OBGYN physician with a packed day-to-day schedule to lots of blank space on her calendar and the most free time she’d had on her hands in a while. So, as summertime hit and outdoor, spaced-out gatherings were allowed, Mann began crafting gin cocktails out of sloe gin in her kitchen to sip on while chatting with friends. Put sloe gin over rocks with sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon, and you’ve got the Danielle Mann quarantine drink. After falling in love with her cocktail, she checked out the canned cocktail aisle at the liquor store, hoping to find something similar to what she was making, but she noticed only gin and tonics. “I went down the canned gin cocktail world rabbit hole, and at that time, two years ago, canned cocktails were trying to take off, and gin was starting to make a comeback. It’s certainly not on the level of vodka or bourbon, but it’s getting a revival,” explained Mann. “I realized it was a missing niche in the market, and I felt like it was an opportunity to do something. So I started playing around with different cocktails and committed to the three I have on the market: Bee’s Knees, Gimlet and Greyhound.” Some might call Mann ambitious or crazy for pursuing her idea. But, Mann saw it as an opportunity to act on one of the many ideas that had floated through her mind over the years. With a medical

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background, she now had to figure out how to navigate the liquor industry and get her product on the market. “I thought I could get someone to make this for me, so that was the plan initially. I had the idea that I’d get someone to make it, and then I’d sell it. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, nothing’s ever easy,” Mann laughed. “In the alcohol world, I can’t make something and sell it to the liquor world. I have to make something, a distributor has to accept me, and then the distributor sells it to a liquor store, restaurant or bar.” After finding out that it would be costly to have someone make her commodity for her, she rolled up her sleeves, bought one warehouse on River Road and got to work making small batches of her creation. After being introduced to a distributor, her product was picked up immediately, and voila! Rivergreen Cocktails was born. As a mother of three boys, a full-time OBGYN practitioner and now the owner of a business, Mann’s life is anything but a walk in the park. “Anybody who is a working mother will know that sometimes you don’t feel like you’re doing enough in some facet of your life, and that’s just because there are only 24 hours in the day, and you’re only one person. So I try to give myself a lot of grace with that. My kids understand that I have started a business and work really hard. They have been very tolerant and have no problem going to the warehouse after school to work on their homework while I work. I’m trying to teach them that if they want anything in this world, they have to work hard for

it. It’s not easy. I feel like women wear a lot of hats, and I take pride in all of the hats I wear. I want to be a good physician, a good mother and I want to be a successful entrepreneur,” Mann said. The community of women entrepreneurs she’s built along the way has inspired her to keep pushing when days are tough. They’ve helped her realize that no one has an easy time building a business from the ground up, but you will be successful with a bit of blood, sweat and tears. “I started with one tank, and now I have three tanks. I was hand labeling everything before, and now I have preprinted cans, and recently I just bought my first canning line,” explained Mann. In May, Mann hit her one-year mark of Rivergreen Cocktails being on the first liquor store shelf. Now, you can find them in Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky and Elizabethtown. She plans to up her marketing in 2022 (expect to see more of that adorable 1968 Volkswagen bug around town) and maximize its reach in Kentucky. In due time, she hopes to jump state lines, so more people can imbibe a delectable gin cocktail in the convenience of a can without the hassle of making one. Cheers! v

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A Fearless Leader Meet Joyce Meyer, a determined and passionate leader at UBS Financial Services Inc.

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photo by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

s the morning sun glistens off the pool, Joyce Meyer, the Senior Vice PresidentWealth Management Financial Advisor for UBS Financial Services Inc., sets up her home office, stationed in the pool house, for her team to arrive. “It didn’t look like COVID was going away. So, in order to have an orderly business, I felt like I needed to build an office at home,” explained Meyer. The pool house/home office allowed her to continue working during the most challenging months of the pandemic and is now her principal office. Meyer’s perseverance and dedication didn’t bubble up during the pandemic but have permanently been embedded in her. She began her journey at Campbell Soup Company as an Account Manager, where she invested in her first 401K as soon as it was introduced for employers to offer their employees. “All of a sudden, I discovered I was more intrigued with investing than working for Campbell Soup. So, I started dreaming that maybe my next career could be about helping others save and setting some goals and plans so that they could retire someday,” says Meyer. Upon this realization, it was time for her to pack up and move on, and after a few interviews, she landed the cream of the crop position at Merrill Lynch. There, she began climbing to the top of the financial industry ladder by graduating top of her class (and early!) from the offered training program; simply put, her career began to skyrocket. “I would visit other colleagues’ homes and see how they lived, and I thought if I could just live half as good as they do, I’ll be happy because I love my career, I love investing, and I love helping others,” Meyer explained. “For me, going into the financial service business was like winning the lottery because

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it never felt like work. They always say find something you really like and make it your passion so it’ll never be work, and that’s what I’ve done.” After twelve years and all of her success with Merrill Lynch, it was time for Meyer to move on, and in 2008 she landed at

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UBS. Since starting, she has been named on the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2021 and 2022 and the Forbes Best-In-State Women Advisors list for 2020, 2021 and 2022. “It was a huge deal because it showed my dedication, even during difficult times. Our office had been closed for over two years, so we weren’t allowed to go in, but I continued to redefine my business and meet clients wherever I could. So, we started on the patio over there. Then we moved to the pool as the weather changed. When it rained, we landed on my front porch and low and behold, two and a half years later, I have this amazing pool house and office,” Meyer beamed. She’s not only a force to be reckoned with in the financial industry, but she’s charitable and dedicated to helping the younger generation and her team succeed. “She treats all of us like her mentees. She shows us part of the job we might not be

aware of or ever do, but it’s good training. She goes above and beyond what other financial advisors would do,” said Vincent Straight, a Client Service Associate at UBS. This close-knit team also spends their time with many different charities by attending charity events, sometimes with clients in tow, and assisting the charity with their allocated resources. This year, the team will focus on four charities: Norton Children’s Hospital, Olmsted Conservancy Parks, University of Louisville School of Music and Kentucky Shakespeare. These four organizations received a life-changing amount of money from one of Meyer’s clients that recently passed away. Aside from her team, She recently launched her internship program with Jeffersonville High School, Charlestown School and New Washington School. Adorned in red blazers with the UBS logo, the ambassador students join Meyer at events, tours of businesses and seminars to grow their understanding and connections in the business world. As a recent graduate and newly employed, I asked what advice she would give young women beginning their first career, and she offered: “Find someone that you click with, shadow them and let them be a mentor to you. Start scheduling interviews and appointments with people you admire and are doing what you want to do.” I leave you with these lyrics from “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, conquer the world today. v Joyce Meyer Wealth Management Group 500 N Hurstbourne Pkwy Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40222 advisors.ubs.com/meyer 502.326.2561

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This Way to Success Kate Shapira Latts grew Heaven Hill Brand’s marketing team from five to 55 By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photo provided by HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY

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years in The Queen City and a new addition to the family, the Latts decided it was time to move home and join the family business.

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With her young children being her main focus, Latts started working three days a week in a staff role to spend time with her kids. A few years later, she became the leader of the marketing organization and ultimately became the Chief Marketing Officer in 2001. When Latts first started at Heaven Hill Brands, the marketing team consisted of five individuals; now, the group comprises 55 people. As Chief Marketing Officer, Latts jokes she doesn’t get to do much marketing today, but that’s what the team is for, right? So, together they work to answer the question that makes up Heaven Hill Brand’s mission: how can we enhance the enjoyment of life with consumers around the world? “To achieve that mission, we must have the products that deliver on that, create that success and work across the value stream to be successful. So we try to understand what the consumer wants and work internally with our production team to say, ‘how do we make a package, label, bottle and liquid’ that represents a product we want to sell,” explained Latts.

As the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier, improvement and growth are crucial to keeping up with the consumer’s demands. So, on June 6, Heaven Hill Brands broke ground on its new distillery in Bardstown named “Heaven Hill Springs Distillery” – a nod to the original distillery that burned down in 1996. “Bardstown is where the company started, so it means so much to the community of Bardstown and the company. I know my grandfather and his brother would be smiling knowing this,” said Latts. “It continues to signal that we’re in this business for the long term as we are long-term focused and optimistic about the bourbon industry and the growth and opportunity there. But, our goals still remain in a diversified company.” As Kentuckians, we might think that bourbon is the most significant percentage of Heaven Hill Brands’ portfolio, but it only accounts for 30%. The rest of the portfolio comprises tequila, vodka and liqueurs. Latts path to Chief Marketing Officer wasn’t linear, but she landed at the top through her hard work and dedication. She wore many different hats as a working mom and believes she wouldn’t be where she was without overinvesting in child care. “People don’t talk about work-life balance and integration, but the saying ‘it takes a village” is not wrong,” explained Latts. “It’s important for your kids, significant other and the work you’re doing without relying on resources and supplementing those too; otherwise, you’ll burn out.” v Heaven Hill Brands 4500 Bowling Blvd. Louisville, KY 40207 heavenhill.com 502.348.3921

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Tangled Mess to Coiffed Best

Mandy Vine, the face behind Drybar Louisville, shares how she and her staff successfully ensure daily confidence in their clients By RACHEL PORTER Photos provided by DRYBAR

othing is better as a woman than knowing how great your hair looks after a hair blowout. That’s why the city is lucky to have a place like Drybar Louisville and, most importantly, the face

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behind it, Mandy Vine. Drybar is a onestop shop for the perfect blowout and pampering experience. We couldn’t help but chat with Mandy to learn more about how she’s conquering the hair styling scene throughout the midwest and southeast region.

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amazing how much better I felt after having a Drybar blowout. The more Drybar’s around the county I visited, the more I thought this would be perfect for my hometown.

our Drybar for advancement. The perfect example is our manager, who has been with us from the beginning. She has grown from a stylist to a shop educator to her current manager position.

How was the process of opening a successful franchise as a woman?

How does Drybar uplift other women in and out of business?

Drybar Louisville was started in 2016 by three local women: myself, McCall Brown and Lisa Causarano. I am the operating partner, the one who runs the shop day to day. We did not have any issues in the process of opening our shop. I live in a Drybar world that is buttercup yellow with shades of black, white, gray and denim (uniform colors). We get to work in the most beautiful salon, listen to the best music and watch chick flicks all day long. I surround myself with the best staff out there. They are positive, independent and creative. Opening Drybar has been the hardest thing I have ever done, but it is the most rewarding. Due to our massive success in Louisville, we were awarded other markets to develop. We have developed two shops in Indianapolis, two in Nashville, TN, one in the Gulch at Capital View and one in Brentwood. Finally, we also have a shop in Lexington. We have great partners and operating partners in our other markets.

At Drybar, we do one thing well, and that is blowouts. We create confidence and happiness for all women, one blowout at a time. Whether you have an early business meeting and want a fresh blowout beforehand, or you are going to a wedding, concert or for no reason at all, the change in a woman before she arrives and when she leaves is huge. All of this is created with a blowdryer and a brush! v

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What does your daily routine consist of? I used to spend every waking hour at the shop. Nowadays, you can find me working in the VIP room during the week or manning the front desk, meeting and greeting the clients and chatting with whoever will listen to me; I love to chat! My routine has changed so much over the years because of our amazing leadership team.

What are some of your tricks and tips for being a successful businesswoman? While Drybar is a national brand, I treat Drybar Louisville as a small business, which helps us to retain our topnotch staff. I believe in growing our team and creating opportunities from within

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She Has It in the Bag How Meaghan Rubey, owner and co-founder of Roubaix, launched a successful luxury handbag and accessories brand in three years By RACHEL PORTER Photos provided by ROUBAIX

n only three years, Roubaix has become a successful and sustainable luxury handbag and accessories brand. So what’s the secret behind the success of the owner and co-founder, Meaghan Rubey? Rubey doesn’t just sell the products; she believes in them and, more importantly, in herself. As a woman in the entrepreneurial space, it can be intimidating and competitive, but with confidence and support from other women, it can feel pretty empowering. Rubey has always been what she likes to call a “go-getter.” Whether working in the catering industry or a law office, she grasped the skills to be a productive and proactive leader. It was not until 2019 that Rubey decided to finally build something she loved. “My husband Robert influenced my entrepreneurship a lot. He has always encouraged me to go after any opportunity,” she said. So at the age of 46, she did! To thrive in the startup space, one must stand their ground and learn quickly. Knowing how and where to source your product is one thing, but getting something like a fur license is another. “I wanted my products to be made in the U.S. and was completely pushed to make things outside of the country, but I put my foot down,” said Rubey. “I learned how to ensure I was compliant and understand licenses, but also really understand the business by knowing how long it takes an alligator to tan.” This credibility and knowledge took Rubey’s business and negotiating powers to the next level. “I think there is a perception out there that women are still easier to roll over; there’s still a perception that women are easier to not give things to or give deals to because we won’t negotiate,” explained Rubey. “I think even dealing with some of my suppliers, I find that I’ll get a no rather quickly than a yes, whereas if Robert had the voice, he would get the answer quicker before I could.” Rubey encourages the power of negotiation regardless of what it is while still being cordial and professional; it’s all about remembering your bottom line. Rubey also took the time to truly appreciate the beauty of patience even when it seemed as if the business was not growing fast enough. “Don’t run into getting a marketing team right away. A lot of it is organic growth,” suggested Rubey. “Let organic growth happen before you have to pay for something you don’t have the money to. Growth of a business takes three to five years, and you must go with the ups and the flows.”

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Rubey continues to believe in her product through the good days and the bad ones. “I have never been one to let things bring me down in life. My parents taught me that failing is fine, but not getting back up isn’t,” she said. “I may have a bad day, but I know the next one will be better.” She shares this style of attitude through her work and customer experience. Making sure the client is happy is just as important as if a handbag sells. “If things are wrong or late, I will compensate my customer by either sending them an extra gift or a discount because I am genuinely so sorry,” expressed Rubey. “When customers can talk to me directly, they are surprised; that excites me!” Rubey advises any person that it is never too late to go after your dreams. “How wonderful it is that I started a business at 46,” she exclaimed. “While I am doing this, I am meeting people my age who are starting a business. It’s almost like a second life.” If Rubey was not open to new possibilities and going outside the box, Roubaix may have never been a tangible and successful brand. “Breakout of the box. It gives you so much more of a fulfilling life than staying in the lanes,” shared Rubey. v

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It’s All in the Details Jacqueline Gilmore, Designer at Details Furniture Gallery & Design, reimagines a cozy Mockingbird Valley home into a functional family oasis

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Tell me about the project. Was this a remodel of someone’s home? What rooms did you do? This home has great bones, so an entire remodel was unnecessary, although a lot of work has been done to make it the perfect home for this family. Over the years, the kitchen and coffee bar has been reworked, the primary bathroom was taken to the studs for a complete remodel, the fourth bedroom was turned into the primary closet, and the back hallway was made into a spacious mudroom with extensive storage. We also added a guest space and a gym above the garage and turned an exterior courtyard into the new dining space. The uncovered back patio was recently remodeled into a year-round outdoor kitchen and living space. This home is gorgeous and functional, with areas for everyone. We’ve designed every room in the house, so it is a favorite among all of our projects at Details.

What were the initial ideas of the homeowner? How did you help make that a reality? How much of the process is your creative vision? I think Frankie (homeowner) always knew she would need to use the fourth bedroom for her closet, which meant the home would need a space for guests. Both her and Ryan’s family live out of town, and they wanted those visiting to feel comfortable. Frankie is very open to ideas and wants each area to feel unique and detailed, which is a dream for a designer. I would constantly send her images with notes on how to incorporate ideas we liked into her home. We would talk through the specifics, such as “do we need an ice maker here…or refrigerated 70

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drawers”. Nailing down the design with what would be most useful was important. Luckily we had a great space to work with and weren’t forced to give up anything. We both had a vision for each space and the home as a whole. Combining those and bringing them to life was very fun! Frankie usually has a broad idea of what she wants, then I come in to work on the logistics and add in the details to pull everything together and create something unique.

Can you distinguish two or three pieces in the house you brought in that have an interesting story? Or maybe talk about one room you did that you are particularly proud of? Frankie has a great appreciation for art. We didn’t design any spaces based on particular pieces of artwork, but she wouldn’t settle just to have something on the walls. There are two pieces in particular. The Hunt Slonem hanging in the living room was a piece Frankie fell in love with, and we moved around several existing pieces to fit this exactly where we envisioned it living. Also, the Teil Duncan hanging above the bath in the primary bath. The artist is from the same area where Frankie grew up, so the scene is very familiar with the beaches she grew up visiting. We looked at several to find the correct scale and colors to complement the design. I love when a client feels passionate about a piece. It only adds to the love of a room! There are other pieces she found while traveling sprinkled throughout the home.

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I am most proud of the primary bath and closet. I had the chance to design my dream closet, which just so happened to be Frankie’s as well! It was a perfectly symmetrical space that allowed us to create an authentic boutique feel. Glass front doors, interior lighting, middle seating area and a sleek black and cream color story. It is a showstopper, and I know Frankie is happy each time she walks in, which makes me very happy. The whole home has been an ideal design job. This client is one of my closest friends, so we have enjoyed the entire process. She trusted me and rarely said no; what more could you ask for!

Anything else you want to talk about that I didn’t touch on? I’ve been friends with this client for so long, and I’ve watched her style evolve as everyones’ does. I knew this would most likely be her forever home. Details designed and built all custom cabinetry, including the mud room, the guest room kitchen with window seat/shelves, the guest room bath vanity, the kitchen island and china cabinet built-in, new cabinet fronts in the kitchen, the coffee bar, the primary closet and the bathroom vanity. It was exciting to get to make the most of each space! v Details Furniture Gallery & Design 11816 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville, KY 40243 502.253.0092 detailslouisville.com

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Serving up Success Adrienne Cole allowed us a glimpse into her life as Co-Owner of Marigold Catering Co.

By DANA DARLEY DAILY | Photos provided by MARIGOLD CATERING CO.

ith over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry between Adrienne Cole and her husband, co-owners of Marigold Catering Co., they’ve seen it all and know what it takes to be successful. Cole’s determination and attention to detail have led her to craft awe-inspiring menus for events around town. Lucky for us, Cole let us in on some of her tips and tricks below.

What do you love most about being an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurship offers you the opportunity to have a dream. Through planning, working and simply doing, it’s possible to make your dreams your daily reality. I love the freedom it provides and the creativity it allows me to conceive and produce. Just be careful what you wish for!

made me feel and wanted people to feel that same way with me. Whether from a drink to dinner or just my hospitality, everything I do is with genuine love from me to you.

mobile fleet and will soon include some culinary activations!

Mobile bars are super hot right now. What made you choose to use different vehicles as your bases?

Build an amazing team! Cultivate relationships with the many other women in the industry and help one another grow and develop. This is not an industry of competition. It’s a collaboration for me! v

I wanted to bring Louisville something new with Marigold Mobile Bars and be the first on the market with a fleet of vehicles. Our current bars are all named in likeness to the Golden Girls, so picking out the vehicle and the design was genuinely influenced by the characters. Moving forward, we will continue to develop our

Any tips for women coming into the catering and events space?

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What inspires you to create new and exciting menus? The seasons! And yes, I’m talking about the natural seasons of winter, fall, spring and summer, but also the seasons we go through as people. I know it’s true for me, but when you look back on the body of work from any creative person, you see the trends of their life. All of the feelings, the phases, and the influences, it’s all a part of the body of work.

Did you have anyone that inspired you to go into this profession? Honestly, my grandmother! She was always an amazing cook and a better woman. When we would visit her, you could always count on a home-cooked meal made with real love. I loved how it 80

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Meet Tyler Blackwell A Q&A with the Speed’s new Curator of Contemporary Art

By SARAH CARTER LEVITCH | Photo provided by SPEED ART MUSEUM

tarting August 1, 2022, the Speed Art Museum will welcome Tyler Blackwell as their new Curator of Contemporary Art. Blackwell brings ten years of experience working in museums and a passion for queer and historically underrepresented artist practices. Leaving his role as Cynthia Woods Mitchell’s Associate Curator at the Blaffer Art Museum in Houston, Texas, Blackwell will undoubtedly help bring a fresh perspective as the Speed continues to rethink how they can be more engaged and responsive to the sociopolitical issues of our time.

Where did your love for art come from? I think it comes from my dad. He was not a trained artist or art historian (far from it!). Still, he loved to visit obscure antique shops and consignment stores to find “worthy,” affordable artworks that were perhaps hidden away in a back room or stacked underneath five other objects. Over time, he developed an excellent eye for quality and authenticity. I was very fortunate to grow up around many great drawings and paintings that he found and pieces by artists he had begun collecting in-depth. Sometimes when I visit my parents in Texas, I have fun rearranging the “collection” in new configurations.

What are one or two of your favorite contemporary art pieces? That is a tough question to ask someone who works with contemporary art and living artists! I think my answer will constantly be changing. A piece that comes to mind is Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s elegiac, poetic “Untitled” (Portrait of Ross in L.A.) (1991), which is comprised of a sort of “spilled” pile of multi-colored candies that, when first installed, equals 175 pounds. This weight parallels the healthy weight of Felix’s partner Ross Laycock, J U LY 2 0 2 2

who died of complications of AIDS in 1991. Visitors to this work are invited to take pieces from the pile of candy, the loss of its weight mirroring Laycock’s frail body. However, as the pile of candy

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dwindles via this “fun” act of taking and eating a sweet, it is ultimately replenished by museum staff back to 175 pounds—a paradoxical gesture that suggests eternal or ongoing life as well as the artist’s pain of continuing to live beyond Laycock. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Artworks like this don’t require you to have specific knowledge about the artist or art history to engage with the piece. You get to participate on your terms through the shared joy of being able to eat a piece of candy while thinking, “why does the artist want me to do this?”

What drew you to the Curator of Contemporary Art Position at the Speed? The Speed is a superb collecting institution. After working at a non-collecting contemporary art museum in Houston over the last four years, I was excited by the prospect of stewarding a contemporary art program and collection at a civic art museum. With a program actively

rethinking how it is relevant to its audiences and broadening the stories it tells. The Speed also has a great history of supporting and presenting contemporary art and artists, and it is thrilling to think about contributing to that legacy.

What sort of art and shows do you hope to bring to the Speed? I hope to bring a mix of emerging and established contemporary artists to Louisville! I imagine this means there will be presentations of artists you may or may not know. I feel strongly about the prospect of highlighting more artists of color, queer artists, and female-identifying makers. The Speed will continue to work hard to make itself a place for gathering and storytelling for everyone, not just a privileged few. One project I have already begun is what will be the first major museum retrospective of the Indigenous artist Marie Watt (Seneca Nation of Indians and German-Scot).

What is something you’re looking forward to in this new role? I am genuinely looking forward to learning more about Louisville and its vibrant creative community. As we have seen over the last few years, the Speed has the unique potential to serve as an active site of connection and conversation between artists, history, community and people from Kentucky and beyond. I plan to build on this potential. I hope that our visitors to the museum will see their familiar collection favorites and be introduced to new perspectives or artist practices that feel fresh, relevant, meaningful and—fingers crossed—inspiring. v Speed Art Museum 2035 South Third St. Louisville, KY 40208 502.634.2700 speedmuseum.org

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Ann Dreisbach of Whitehouse Residential and Commercial Painting A mother-daughter business dedicated to quality craftsmanship, professionalism and exceptional employees By ELIZABETH SCINTA

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hitehouse Residential and Commercial Painting pride themselves on the meticulous craftsmanship and enduring quality of their work. With years of experience, they have built a name for themselves that most everyone in the Kentuckiana community will recognize and trust. We were fortunate enough to learn more about the distinguished company from the Director of Marketing, Ann Dreisbach.

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Tell me about Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting and what it means to be a mother and daughter business. We are a full-service professional painting company. It is a family business, and we refer to ourselves as partners. Amy Bergeron, the owner of Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting, manages our staff of 40 people and handles the day-to-day J U LY 2 0 2 2

operations and production. I do marketing and development. I’m so proud of her and what she’s accomplished as a mother. It brings me joy to see her success. Our business has grown exponentially, and she has made that happen. She grew up in a family business. My husband is part of the Dreisbach family of Dreisbach Wholesale Florists, a company started in 1911, so Amy understands how to run a successful family business. We have painters that have been with us for a long time because they like our professional work environment and how we care about them. We refer to our painters as professionals. Every day we have painters calling who want to work for our company because we have an excellent reputation. They want to wear our shirts.

What spaces do Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting paint? We love to do family homes and see how happy a family is when their home is freshened up! We also do banks, schools, churches, commercial buildings, large oﬃces, warehouses, airports, business centers, retail centers, malls, distilleries and barns. We cover it all. Our favorite project was the St. John’s Center for Homeless Men, a church built in 1858. It’s here in Louisville on Clay Street. It was a transformational project that involved plaster repair and painting. We worked with an interior design, and we installed a

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four-story scaffolding because the ceiling is five stories high. We also cleaned and repaired several old paintings. It was challenging, but our painters took great pride because it is where people can come to find solace.

What is a helpful tip for a homeowner looking for painters? When looking for a painter, always ask if they warranty their work and use the highest quality paints. Be sure they have workman’s comp insurance and liability insurance. Ask them to show you their certificates. That’s very important to you as a homeowner. At Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting, we offer 100% customer satisfaction and warranty our work. A warranty is only as good as the company warranting. If somebody is only in business for a year, and they warranty your work, they may not be around in a few years when you need someone to do warranty work. We also have carpenters that work with us to repair wood rots or put up shutters. v Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting 8045 Warwick Ave. Louisville, KY 40222 502.425.0483 whitehousepaint.com

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