April 2022
Features
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.
The Women Who Made Us
Learn about the women who helped shape Cincinnati as we know it today.
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.
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.
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.
Ixi Chen Plays a New Melody
Concert:Nova challenges how we experience classical music thanks to Chen.
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.
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.
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.
Carla Walker Tackles Climate Change
Carla Walker builds strategies to address climate change equitably.
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.
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.
Kristen Schlotman Brings Hollywood to Cincinnati
With Film Cincinnati, she works to produce Hollywood movies in the Queen City.
Britney Ruby Miller Weathers the Storm
Through industry upheaval, the heir to the Jeff Ruby throne pushed her restaurants to new heights.
Candice Brackeen Builds up Minority Entrepreneurs
Venture capital funds don’t always serve BIPOC-led businesses well. The Lightship Foundation CEO changes that.
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.
Rachel DesRochers Bakes in Collaboration
The creator of Grateful Grahams uses her Incubator Kitchen Collective to reshape Cincinnati’s entrepreneurial scene.
Jill Meyer Steers Our Economic Future
With Meyer at the helm of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, businesses have a relentless advocate.
Mary Wineberg Runs a Different Race
The Olympic gold medalist turned teacher won a seat on the Cincinnati Public Schools board last fall.
Tyra Patterson Breaks Down Barriers
Free after two decades of wrongful imprisonment, Patterson drives change at the intersection of art and social justice.
Elizabeth Blackburn Shows Her Stripes
A new generation directs the Bengals’ strategy and engagement.
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.
Candace McGraw Watches the Sky
The CVG CEO reshapes Cincinnati into a global hub for passengers and cargo.
Julie Brehm Challenges Health Taboos
Postpartum moms turn to the TriHealth pelvic health physical therapist for help with a sensitive issue.
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.
Cal Cullen Makes Waves
Spreading Cullen’s Wave Pool model far and wide could help improve communities through art.
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.
Elizabeth Pierce Stays Curious
The Cincinnati Museum Center CEO keeps families coming back to Union Terminal.
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.
Frontlines
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Stitches Quilt Shop Has Served Area Quilters for 25 Years
Owner Becky Terrell brightens up the shop with bold new fabrics.
Radar
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.
Columns
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.
My P&G Soap Opera
Cincinnati’s bluebloods came to me for help with a new product. It went well at first.
Dine
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.
Phil Gentry Makes Art Out of His Food
The chef de cuisine at Fausto has a culinary background befitting of the Contemporary Arts Center.
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.
Mama’s Mornings Bakes up Traditional Italian-Style Doughnuts
Make a cheat day out of the bomboloni at this Covington spot.
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.