She Changed a Bunch of Things — Starting with Cutting Out Coffee

By Brittani Dick


Cutting out coffee, making a much-needed career change, and getting married — the past several months of Kirsten Steele’s life have looked much different, but in the best way.

Before Whitney Cessna Gives Nutritional Advice

By Brittani Dick

Before she gives nutritional advice, Whitney Cessna, 28, knows that she has to practice what she preaches. According to this health guru, a healthy, filling breakfast is the only real way to start a great day.

It’s All About the Tie

By Brittani Dick

Elizabeth Peake is adding some extra flair to men's attire with these fun and fashionable accessories.

Photos by Sunni Wigginton

A self-proclaimed slow starter in the mornings, Elizabeth Peake, 32, takes her time cuddling her dogs and drinking cold brewed coffee before plunging into her workday.

She Found the Perfect Product for Curly Hair

By Brittani Dick

Most of us are familiar with a normal 9 to 5 work day, and our routines look pretty similar — catch eight hours of sleep while the moon is shining, wake for coffee and breakfast, then venture into expressway rush hour traffic around 8:30am. But there are also those who work important jobs as we sleep, those whose “morning” routines look a little different than ours.

Before This Girl Boss Goes to Work

By Brittani Dick

If you’ve ever wondered about the definition of the term “girl boss,” look no further. Stephanie Heeb, 29, co-founder and executive director of Executive Concierge, is the epitome of ambition and drive, and her resume absolutely screams girl boss. But even with her undeniable determination, Stephanie admits there are a few battles she’d rather not participate in, like picking out her son’s outfit each morning. “These days, I let him pick out his own clothes — within reason, of course,” she jokes.

Before She Goes Running: The Running Watch She Loves

By Brittani Dick

From running through trails in Jefferson Memorial Forest to running through her daily tasks as HR coordinator for Schulte Hospitality Group, Mary Orr is neat, energetic, and well put together. At her job, Mary dabbles in many different duties — from coordinating all new-hire activities for the corporate office, to maintaining job descriptions and managing the company newsletter.

Why Tori Heyman Loves 30-Min Workouts

By Brittani Dick

Mornings for this busy fitness coach involve toddler cuddles, a healthy breakfast, and a quick workout. Tori Heyman, 27, founder of Tori Heyman Fit Life, swears by quick and efficient workouts that she can do from the comfort of her own home.

What This Makeup Fiend Loves to Wear

By Brittani Dick

I’m willing to bet there aren’t many people who can claim they grew up on Squirrel Tail Hollow Road.

Courtney Newby, 25, was born and raised in a small town outside of Owensboro, Kentucky, but there was always a part of her that craved the big city lights. She graduated high school in 2010, packed her bags, and moved to Louisville to attend college. She hasn’t looked back since.

Before Whitney Adkins Goes to the Theatre

By Brittani Dick

Whitney Adkins, 32, is the director of marketing for StageOne Family Theatre on Main Street. To ensure her motor runs efficiently throughout the day, Whitney enjoys a warm, decadent Caramella latte from Heine Brothers before she heads into work. “I usually grab one from the Main Street location,” she says.

Before She Goes to The Highlands — When life gives you lemons, make lemon water

By Brittani Dick

Adriena Dame lives by this simple, yet highly detoxifying and invigorating habit, having a glass upon waking each morning and one right before she goes to bed each night. “Ultimately, the act of drinking lemon water is one of many simple daily practices that give rise to my gratitude for having this complex human experience, and for all of the love, joy, and laughter that contributes to the sacred nature of this journey here on earth,” she says.

Before This Jewelry Junkie Leaves The House

By Megan M. Seckman

It took having a baby for Katie Judah, 38, to slow down enough to find her passion.

Before You Go...Put your face on

By Megan M. Seckman

In a million years, Louisa Kleinert never would have guessed that her career as a classically trained oil painter would lead her down the path — over hills and valleys of loss and self-actualization — to her current destination: professional makeup and cosmetic tattoo artist. But here is where she has found her dream job.

Before She Goes: Tytianna Wells Smith

By Megan M. Seckman

At 29, Tytianna Wells Smith has accomplished great things. She has traveled the world from Senegal to the Caribbean to China. She earned a master’s degree in Pan-African Studies from the University of Louisville, is a doctoral student, and an educator of multicultural curriculum and design. She is also a published author and illustrator of a series of children’s books, co-founder of the publishing company Honey Tree Publishing, and is a poet, artist, and wife. But, like the title of her book series Sweet Pea and Sugar Tea’s Family Adventures suggests, this today’s woman has a strong connection to the past.

Before She Goes Running

By Megan M. Seckman

Photos by Sunni Wigginton

Each morning she rises at 4:15, drinks coffee, eats a breakfast of champions, and walks her dogs. She throws on whichever shorts and athletic shirts present themselves in the predawn light of her Highlands home and laces up her Reebok Nano tennis shoes. Then she makes her way to the still-dark and quiet location where she will push and drill and support a group of women to exert every ounce of energy possible before the sun even shows its face.

Her name is Camille Moseley, but you can call her “Coach.” She has chosen this life of discipline, but the results are resoundingly clear. It’s in her skin that radiates a healthy glow, the muscle tone of her petite frame, and the smiles on the faces of her happy (yet sweaty) campers.

Before She Goes to a Gala

By Megan M. Seckman

Whether she's pulling together a Derby outfit or planning a party, Soon Bahrami doesn't settle for less than the best.
Photos by Patti Hartog

Soon Bahrami wears many hats. This 41-year-old Louisville resident is a certified dermatopathologist, a full-time faculty member at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine, a practicing physician with Associates in Dermatology, and a fitness guru. But her favorite hat this season? The Derby hat, of course.