April 2022
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Features
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Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney Works for You
The vice mayor wants everyone to feel welcome at City Hall. She carries that ethos into her leadership.
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The Women Who Made Us
Learn about the women who helped shape Cincinnati as we know it today.
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Alicia Reece Hits Her Stride
Inspired by the women who came before her, the Hamilton County Commissioner works to open doors for the next generation.
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Emily Wolff Builds a Culinary Empire in Covington
The self-described creative entrepreneur uses her restaurant experience, fine arts background, and passion for historical preservation to breathe new life into MainStrasse Village.
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Killing off Ohio’s Death Penalty
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers hopes to end executions and make Ohio the 24th state to stop the death penalty’s “failed experiment.” Joe Deters is not on board.
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Ixi Chen Plays a New Melody
Concert:Nova challenges how we experience classical music thanks to Chen.
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All in This Together: Resources for Women
Whether you’re searching for woman-to-woman mentorship or looking for an outfit to help ace your next job interview, these five local organizations have your back.
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Renee Mahaffey Harris Improves Health Outcomes
The president and CEO of The Center for Closing the Health Gap wants to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities.
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CCM Grads Give Their Regards to Broadway
Eight CCM grads talk about the challenges of building a New York theater career, learning to adjust during the pandemic, and the lessons they still carry from their time at the University of Cincinnati.
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Carla Walker Tackles Climate Change
Carla Walker builds strategies to address climate change equitably.
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Sarah Weiss Cultivates Empathy
“I’m fortunate that I have some leadership ability and platform to be able to help others become upstanders,” says the CEO of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.
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Aziza Love Grooves to a New Beat
Hard lessons from the pandemic became fodder for a new album and a promising future in the L.A. music scene.
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Kristen Schlotman Brings Hollywood to Cincinnati
With Film Cincinnati, she works to produce Hollywood movies in the Queen City.
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Britney Ruby Miller Weathers the Storm
Through industry upheaval, the heir to the Jeff Ruby throne pushed her restaurants to new heights.
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Candice Brackeen Builds up Minority Entrepreneurs
Venture capital funds don’t always serve BIPOC-led businesses well. The Lightship Foundation CEO changes that.
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Kathy Y. Wilson Speaks Her Truth
A revamped Your Negro Tour Guide—coadapted from Wilson’s former CityBeat column—premiered at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati this month.
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Rachel DesRochers Bakes in Collaboration
The creator of Grateful Grahams uses her Incubator Kitchen Collective to reshape Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial scene.
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Jill Meyer Steers Our Economic Future
With Meyer at the helm of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, businesses have a relentless advocate.
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Mary Wineberg Runs a Different Race
The Olympic gold medalist turned teacher won a seat on the Cincinnati Public Schools board last fall.
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Tyra Patterson Breaks Down Barriers
Free after two decades of wrongful imprisonment, Patterson drives change at the intersection of art and social justice.
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Elizabeth Blackburn Shows Her Stripes
A new generation directs the Bengals’ strategy and engagement.
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Charmaine McGuffey Creates a Lasting Legacy
Elected Hamilton County Sheriff in 2020, McGuffey is one of only three women to hold the title in the state and the first openly gay sheriff in Ohio.
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Candace McGraw Watches the Sky
The CVG CEO reshapes Cincinnati into a global hub for passengers and cargo.
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Julie Brehm Challenges Health Taboos
Postpartum moms turn to the TriHealth pelvic health physical therapist for help with a sensitive issue.
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Colleen Houston Paints Cincinnati’s Empty Walls
The ArtWorks CEO and artistic director is engaging community and beautifying the city one mural at a time.
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Cal Cullen Makes Waves
Spreading Cullen’s Wave Pool model far and wide could help improve communities through art.
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Colleen Hanycz Opens the Doors to Higher Ed
The first woman and first lay president of Xavier University uses her status to broaden access to education.
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Elizabeth Pierce Stays Curious
The Cincinnati Museum Center CEO keeps families coming back to Union Terminal.
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Katie Nzekwu Supports Foster Kids
Once a child of the foster care system herself, the CEO of Found Village helps children and teens in need.
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Frontlines
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Pavan Parikh Is a Clerk of Many Hats
He holds court on developing new information technology and the importance of paying attention to local government.
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When It Comes to Style, Raquel Theodosopoulos Likes to Bend the Rules
“People compliment me the most when I’m wearing a suit,” says the retired Marine and CrossFit coach. “It makes me confident. I think that it brings me power knowing that this world does not revolve around what you were made of.”
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Laura Trujillo Is Stepping Up to Help
The Cincinnati journalist opens up about her mother’s suicide and hopes others will start addressing mental health.
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Making It to the Little League World Series
Hamilton’s West Side Little League All-Stars made history by becoming the first Ohio team ever to reach the championship game of the Little League World Series.
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Stitches Quilt Shop Has Served Area Quilters for 25 Years
Owner Becky Terrell brightens up the shop with bold new fabrics.
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A California-esque Estate in Indian Hill
This lavish West-Coast-inspired home is full of unexpected details and new-world charm.
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Radar
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A Piece of Peace at The Banks
The barrier that once divided East and West is now a symbol of unity along Cincinnati’s riverfront.
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Columns
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Editor’s Letter, April 2022: Celebrating 25 Women Driving Change in Cincinnati
It takes a village to drive change in any community, and thousands of women are doing their part across Cincinnati.
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My P&G Soap Opera
Cincinnati’s bluebloods came to me for help with a new product. It went well at first.
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Dine
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Mi Tierra Is a Grande Mexican Grocery and Restaurant
The two-in-one establishment in Sharonville boasts a wide selection and an extensive Mexican menu.
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Phil Gentry Makes Art Out of His Food
The chef de cuisine at Fausto has a culinary background befitting of the Contemporary Arts Center.
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The Gorilla Cinematic Universe Is Expanding
Jacob Treviño’s hospitality group Gorilla Cinema transforms Cincinnati spaces into themed hangouts that are lush, interactive, and just plain fun.
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Mama’s Mornings Bakes up Traditional Italian-Style Doughnuts
Make a cheat day out of the bomboloni at this Covington spot.
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At the Blind Squirrel, Friends Don’t Let Friends Leave Hungry
Their Rumpke Mountain Nachos live up to the name—the tray-sized serving needs at least four eager diners to do it justice, so bring your pals.
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