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A Celebration of Cincinnati Moms: 2019

A Celebration of Cincinnati Moms: 2019

One of my favorite things that we do here at Women of Cincy is ask all of our interviewees the same question: Can you tell us about an influential woman in your life? I love seeing the threads and stories of women impacting other women – and men, too. And of course, so many respond with odes and adages to their moms, and I love getting the chance to compile those answers every year. Motherhood – like womanhood, like life – is the best combination of messy and beautiful; let’s celebrate it.

Features, Mother's DayKiersten WonesMay 6, 2019Features

The One Where I Say Thank You

The One Where I Say Thank You

I am just a few short days away from graduation and I can’t lie to you all: I’m slightly terrified. I knew that this day was going to arrive eventually, but I didn’t realize how quickly it would creep up.

Education, May 2019Lindsay CombsMay 3, 2019Community Mix

Stories Behind the Booze: The Women of Social O.T.R.

Stories Behind the Booze: The Women of Social O.T.R.

Social O.T.R. is a nonprofit restaurant owned and operated by Findlay Market that turns out divine dishes – all created by students who have committed to a 16-week internship-style training program in collaboration with CityLink Center.

Behind the Booze, Arts + Culture, Education, Food + Beverage, May 2019, Outreach + Advocacy, EntrepreneurshipBrittany BarkerMay 3, 2019Community Mix

Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Spring 2019

Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Spring 2019

Items featured in the Women of Cincy Gift Guide are either made or sold by local, women-owned and -operated businesses. Because, simply put, we believe that where you spend your dollar matters. By being more intentional with where we put our hard-earned cash, we can both support and celebrate the women bringing us the goods, building up communities, and making Cincinnati a great place to call home.

Arts + Culture, Entrepreneurship, Gift Guide, May 2019Hannah ReedMay 3, 2019Community Mix

Over-the-Rhine: A Gentrified Home

I’m a journalism student at the University of Cincinnati, and throughout my four years of writing, I never felt as though the stories I tackled truly challenged me. So for my capstone, I wanted to choose a topic that would do just that: challenge me, make me look at something in a different way, and shine light on an important issue. After reading Women of Cincy’s housing insecurity series, I decided to look at gentrification in Over-the-Rhine.

May 2019, Outreach + Advocacy, Resident CapstonesKarina BaffaMay 3, 2019Community Mix

What Does Being a Woman Mean to You?

Being a woman today can be extremely confusing. We’re living in a time when the word alone carries a million different meanings. For my capstone project, I set out to find what being a woman means to those in our community.

May 2019, Resident CapstonesLeigh Ann PopikMay 2, 2019Community Mix

Good (Man)ners: Chef Ryan Santos on ‘Please,’ Passion, Creativity, and Inclusion

Good (Man)ners: Chef Ryan Santos on ‘Please,’ Passion, Creativity, and Inclusion

Tucked in a quiet corner on Clay Street in Over-the-Rhine, Please is a warm and inviting space that allows diners to leave their worries at the door, relax, and enjoy a good meal. With a colorfully unique restroom (#pleasepotty) and walls hugged with personal cards, photographs, bus tickets, and wine corks left by guests, the cozy restaurant is a wholesome reminder of the city it serves. Grab some wine or a warm drink and join us at the table as we discuss Ryan’s love for cooking, his perfect day, and his passion for creating an inclusive and well-rounded environment that aims to please.

Good (Man)ners, Food + Beverage, Features, Arts + CultureKristyn BridgesApril 29, 2019Features

Grecia Chasteen on ‘Because of Yesterday’ and Healing from the Inside Out

Grecia Chasteen on ‘Because of Yesterday’ and Healing from the Inside Out

Grecia met us on a snowy Cincinnati day at the public library downtown. We found a table on the top floor where we could chat without disrupting other readers. Her smile and calming demeanor made it feel like we were old friends catching up at the dining room table. She’s kind; she’s strong; she’s humble; and she makes you feel at home.

Arts + Culture, FeaturesKatey ParksApril 22, 2019Features, Celebrate Black Stories

Em Joy, an Educator: From Planned Parenthood to Women Helping Women, ‘Ask for Lexi,’ and More

Em Joy, an Educator: From Planned Parenthood to Women Helping Women, ‘Ask for Lexi,’ and More

We sat down recently with Em Joy, the self-proclaimed “super-sexy nerd,” to hear their story. A Cincinnati native, graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) program, and fierce advocate for social justice, Em found a way to bring their passion and talents together to make our city a safer and more equitable place.

Arts + Culture, Education, Features, Health + Wellness, Outreach + AdvocacyMichaela RawsthornApril 15, 2019Features

Tikkun Farm’s Mary Laymon: ‘We are healed to become healers.’

Tikkun Farm’s Mary Laymon: ‘We are healed to become healers.’

Tikkun Farm is a place: an old dairy barn, a renovated farmhouse, fields full of community-grown crops. But its heart and soul is Mary Laymon, an ordained minister who has studied trauma, led pilgrimages in the United Kingdom, and raised an adult son.

Features, Arts + Culture, Education, Food + Beverage, Health + Wellness, Outreach + Advocacy, Sports + FitnessSuzanne WilderApril 8, 2019Features

The One With the Wine of the Month

The One With the Wine of the Month

What’s up, friends? I’ve noticed that every time I find myself writing these letters to all of you, I am always drinking a glass of wine. So here is my whine of the month while drinking my wine of the month.

April 2019, From the ResidentsLindsay CombsApril 5, 2019Community Mix

Stories Behind the Booze: Sara Aschliman of Wyoming Community Coffee

Stories Behind the Booze: Sara Aschliman of Wyoming Community Coffee

The day I interviewed Sara Aschliman, the sun had finally peeked out as I strolled down the tree-lined streets of Wyoming towards Wyoming Community Coffee. I stuffed my hands down in the pockets of my coat as I braced myself against the cold air.

April 2019, Behind the Booze, EntrepreneurshipLiz RosevearApril 4, 2019Community Mix

More Than A Bargain

More Than A Bargain

While we may be clearing out our closets, one creative woman in the city is searching for fresh finds and giving them new life. Adrienne Anderson, local bartender and vintage clothing aficionado, sat down with us to chat about the business of thrifting, the magic of Cincinnati, and 2000s fashion.

Arts + Culture, April 2019, EntrepreneurshipLiz RosevearApril 4, 2019Celebrate Black Stories

Two Sketchy Dames: Here for a Laugh

Two Sketchy Dames: Here for a Laugh

I had the pleasure of meeting Eileen Earnest and Allison Rampa, the dynamic duo that makes up Two Sketchy Dames, a local sketch comedy troupe that is channeling their inner Rosemary Clooney. For a few hours Gangsters Piano Bar was transformed into a supper club from the 1940s. It was a sold out show, and the crowd didn’t stop laughing from beginning to end.

April 2019, Around Town, Arts + CultureAbbey BruceApril 4, 2019Community Mix

Meet the Women of Cincy Team: Tara Keesling

Meet the Women of Cincy Team: Tara Keesling

I was nervous the day I drove to Muse Café. It was raining, I was in unfamiliar territory, and I was about to do my first Women of Cincy Q&A style interview. Tara Keesling was warm, calm, and in tune with herself. Right off the bat, I related to the value she places on her community, her love for reading, and her spontaneous spirit that pushes her to say “yes” to the right experiences.

April 2019, Around TownKarina BaffaApril 4, 2019Community Mix

bombASSbabes Session 10

bombASSbabes Session 10

BombASSbabes is a mini-series celebrating the tenacious broads of Cincinnati. The short films explore a sundry of hobbies, skills, and enthusiasms women choose to pour their creative energy into.

bombASSbabes, Arts + Culture, April 2019Biz YoungApril 4, 2019Community Mix, Celebrate Black Stories

Good (Man)ners: Cradle Cincinnati’s Ryan Adcock

Good (Man)ners: Cradle Cincinnati’s Ryan Adcock

Ryan Adcock is on the frontlines of a tough fight to make Cincinnati a better place for women and infants. As the executive director of Cradle Cincinnati, his job revolves around listening to women and families to help reduce infant mortality in the tristate area.

Features, Good (Man)ners, Outreach + Advocacy, Health + WellnessAbbey BruceApril 1, 2019Features

Coach Rhonda Craig: Dream Past the Concrete

Coach Rhonda Craig: Dream Past the Concrete

Rhonda Craig is more than just a coach. She’s a mother of two; she’s the founder of a nonprofit called Sisterhood 360; she’s embarking on a personal battle with multiple sclerosis; and she’s a devoted leader to young women who need it the most.

Features, Education, Health + Wellness, Sports + Fitness, Outreach + AdvocacyMadeleine MeeksMarch 25, 2019Features, Celebrate Black Stories

Rosemary Oglesby-Henry: 'Teen parents can learn to be leaders.'

Rosemary Oglesby-Henry: 'Teen parents can learn to be leaders.'

We sat down with Rosemary Oglesby-Henry on a chilly day in January. After some confusion on our meeting location, I rushed across town from Withrow High School to Mount St. Joseph, but I was quickly brought to calm with her presence. She has a peaceful demeanor about her and can make you laugh in a moment with a simple story about her Bible and her son, Qua'Ron.

Features, Outreach + AdvocacyKatie GravelyMarch 18, 2019Features, Celebrate Black Stories

Lauren Beatty: Adventure Is Out There

Lauren Beatty: Adventure Is Out There

We met with Lauren Beatty, conservation education coordinator for the Wave Foundation for the Newport Aquarium, at the picturesque Carew Tower Arcade. She’s had a fascination with the tower since she was a child, and this day was no exception.

Features, Education, Health + Wellness, Science + TechTracy P. Van WagnerMarch 11, 2019Features