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Leadership Team

 President

Erin Graf

Vice President

DianaKeating

Secretary

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Treasurer

Casandra Guad

Web Master

Brenda Johnson

Casandra Gaud

Owner/Operations Manager

Truly Noland Pest Control

Mary Davis
Owner

Dr Stereo

Diana Keating

Close 2 Perfection

 

Erin Graf

Multimedia Marketing Consultant

WKYT

Brenda Johnson

Massage Therapist

Lion and Dragon Yoga Bodyworks

Members

Alicia Cox

Stock Yards Bank & Trust

Private Banking Relationship Manager

859-810-5797 - O

859-536-4403 - C

Casandra Guad

Alicia is a Private Banking Relationship Manager with Stock Yards Bank and Trust. With over 12 years banking experience she takes pride in offering white glove service to her business clients. She specializes in helping Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians etc with mortgages, business lines of credit and/or equipment loans to help build their practice and personal wealth.


Born in NY and raised in Lexington, Alicia lived in Chicago and Los Angeles for many years performing on stage and screen. Alicia is happy to be back in her hometown helping others expand their business and connections. Alicia is super pumped to be a member of Ladies Leads. Following in the footsteps of her late mother, she is a huge advocate and extremely passionate about women supporting women.


Alicia is married to her high school sweetheart, Blake, and is the mom of 2 boys who keep them busy with ALL the sports. When she's not at a sports game or shuttling to and from, Alicia can be seen singing with Secondhand News; A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band with her husband Blake on bass. Alicia enjoys performing on stage, playing sports, traveling and spending time with friends and family.


Ashely Smyth

Luminate Home Loans

Senior Loan Officer

859-771-6422

Casandra Guad

Ashley is Senior Loan Officer at Luminate Home Loans.  

Ashley has been assisting clients with Residential Lending for almost 15 years.  Though most of her clients are in the Central Kentucky area,  she can assist with mortgage needs in all 50 states.  


When she isn’t working, Ashley can be found spending time with her little boy, Rhodes and her fiancé Jon.   Most any and all of our spare time is spent doing all things music and traveling. 


Beth Cecil

LM Communications

Senior Account Executive

717-414-8200

Casandra Guad

Beth is a Senior Account Executive at LM Communications. Beth has worked in the radio advertising industry for over 20 years.  Working in several different markets such as, Portland, OR, Butte, MT and Hagerstown, MD, has given her the opportunity to work with a variety of businesses with different needs.  With this experience she is adept at making the right recommendations to fit her clients needs.


Beth has just been selected to serve as a RCHF Board of Director.


When Beth is not working, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and kayaking.


Breanna Riesterer

About Face Organic Skin Care Studio

Aesthetician

920-946-0439 - Cell

Casandra Guad

Breanna entered into Esthetics after years in the Thoroughbred industry. After dealing with her own personal skin issues, she was compelled to take up skin care as a career so she could help others struggling with their skin. She takes a special interest in ingredients and what they do for skin concerns. Originally from WI if she’s not at work you can find her on the farm riding horses or out with her dogs.

Brenda Johnson

Owner

Lion and Dragon Yoga Bodyworks

859-227-8546

Casandra Guad

Brenda, along with Roy, her husband, own Lion and Dragon Yoga Bodyworks. They are a full-service massage studio, specializing in Thai Massage. Brenda and Roy have five dogs. Brenda is from Lexington but just returned in 2012.


Brianna Epperson

Carpet One Floor & Home

859-253-0004 ext 223

Casandra Guad

Brianna Epperson is studying at Sullivan University to earn her BBA in Business Administration with a concentration in management. She started off her career in furniture sales and found a passion for design. With the drive of being a self-starter, she learned the skills and knowledge of the kitchen and bath industry and did kitchen and bathroom design for the past three years at Corman Kitchen & Bath. She decided to take her skills over to Carpet One, Floor & Home in late 2020 to become their tile & stone specialist. In her free time, she loves to be at home with her fur babies, work on her fixer upper of a home, and go eat Mexican food with her significant other.


Brittany Lawson

Financial Associate

Thrivent Financial

859-314-0366 - Cell

859-303-5139 - Office

Casandra Guad

Brittany is passionate about helping others. She has a vision of activating groups of people to be confident in their finances, to dream creatively about their future, and to give generously in order to create meaningful impact through community engagement and service.


Her work with Thrivent is focused on helping people achieve their financial goals and dreams.  It starts with a conversation about what’s important to you, then getting to know the details of your finances, then using some creative math and science – we help you figure out the most efficient way of accomplish all of your goals!  Brittany specializes in retirement income planning (figuring out what do with what you’ve saved so you don’t run out of money before you run out of time!), advanced estate planning, creative and planned giving strategies, and advanced tax planning/education.  She and her team of other advisors and wealth managers also provide recommendations that help our clients to protect their family and financial strategy.  Their team can help you with fiduciary financial planning services, fiduciary investment advice/managed account programs, and product-based solutions (things like direct mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance).


Brittany was born in Canada (speaks French, too!) – has a degree from the University of Alabama – and has lived in Kentucky and been “bleeding blue” since 2007.  She and husband Rob have 2 boys, Tripp and Coleman, and a daughter, Elisabeth.  They currently live in Versailles, Kentucky but have their Thrivent office in Lexington.


Casandra Gaud

Truly Nolen Pest Control

Office Manager

859-278-3747

Casandra Guad

Casandra is originally from Memphis, TN and attended the University of Tennessee of Knoxville but has called Kentucky her home for the past 20 years. She has been at her current position of office manager for the past five years but has over 15 years in the pest control industry where she oversees everything from payroll, marketing, scheduling, accounting and much more for the local Lexington office as well as Northern KY and the Greater Cincinnati areas.

 

When she is not working she is a mom of 2 and can often be caught watching Going Rving and the Hallmark Channel. She also enjoys traveling and a good glass of wine. 

 

Casandra often tells people that she hates bugs and there is no better place to work then for a company that gets rid of them and this is why she loves her job. 

 

Christina Anderson

Bluegrass Hair

Hair Stylist

404-732-5391

Casandra Guad

Chrissy Anderson has been a hair colorist/chemical specialist in Atlanta, GA for the last 19 years! Chrissy truly values continuing education, and knows how important it is to stay up on the latest trends and technical skills through hands-on class settings. Chrissy has learned from the best in the business by traveling to Atlanta, Chicago, and New York to attend elite trainings. She is proud to have also completed extensive training at the Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing, MI.

After Chrissy finished her schooling, she went to work in Atlanta where she completed 15 additional months of hands-on training before taking on a full book of her own clientele. Chrissy quickly distinguished herself and continued to progress in her career.

Chrissy is excited to be in Lexington now , where she can continue her skills as a superb stylist while being closer to family. Since moving here, she has immersed herself in volunteer work! She loves helping at her 2 boys’ school and enjoys serving others through The Junior League of Lexington.

She’s now ready to take on Lexington clients and can’t wait to have YOU in her CHAIR!

Christine Van Tatenhove

Junkluggers

Owner

859-351-7773

Casandra Guad

Christine Trout Van Tatenhove owns Junkluggers of Kentucky and Remix Market Lexington, a secondhand thrift store, with a focus on sustainability and philanthropy.  Junkluggers and Remix Market Lexington serves central Kentucky, Northern Kentucky and the Louisville/Southern Indiana regions.  In addition, she serves as the Special Counsel to the Speaker of the House in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Previously, she served as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the Public Protection Cabinet, where she oversaw the regulation of the alcohol industry throughout the Commonwealth.


Chris is no stranger to public service. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Personnel Cabinet, and as legal counsel for the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions, including as a Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting securities fraud.  Prior to that, she served for two years as a federal law clerk.


She is also an accomplished legal practitioner and maintained a private law practice that concentrated in the areas of white-collar criminal defense as well as complex business and commercial litigation matters.


A native of Whitesburg, Kentucky, she attended the University of Louisville where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1999, and was a McConnell Scholar.  In 2002, she received a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law.


In her spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with her family, photography and travel.  She loves ethnic food and sipping Kentucky bourbon.


Constance Otto

Off Your List

Life Transitions Organizer

859-402-7523


Casandra Guad

Constance understands that life's transitions can be overwhelming, whether you're moving your home or reorganizing your space. She works with individuals and families to create functional and unique organizing solutions for those often-troublesome areas throughout homes, such as closets, pantries, offices, garages, and hobby/play/entertainment rooms. She is passionate about providing excellent service and finding solutions so her clients can reclaim time, space, and peace of mind. She's here to help clear your list, one task at a time.

Constance is a native of Ohio, has lived in Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, and now Kentucky with her husband, Matt, and fur baby, Clayton. In her free time, she is working on her fitness and nutrition goals, riding mountain bikes with her husband, or spending quality time with family and friends. Fun fact: she is kind of a nerd, she reads everything from fantasy fiction to self-improvement books and at least 1 chapter a day.


Cristie Cerniglia

Coach Cristie

Laura Doyle Relationship Coach

RelationshipsWithaMap.com

859-351-9047

Casandra Guad

Cristie Cerniglia is a ridiculously happy wife after 30 years of marriage.  Mom of 4 and Kiki to 3, she is passionate about helping women rewind their relationships back to the fun and romance of dating (with or without their husband's efforts)!


Crystal Newton

Marketing Manager

46Solutions

859-977-5857

Casandra Guad

Crystal Newton is the Marketing Manager for 46Solutions, a full-serice IT, cybersecurity and managed services provider. 46Solutions provides proactive monitoring, preventative maintenance, software management and 24/7 network support to keep your business running smoothly.

 

Originally from Bardstown, Kentucky, Crystal is a graduate from Transylvania University.  She is currently a Director on the Board of Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, a Rotarian, and chosen as Ambassador of the Year for Commerce Lexington in 2020.  She enjoys bourbon, running, and spending time with her family.


DG Gridley

Aging with Grace - Health Club for Seniors

859-539-2147

Casandra Guad

Aging With Grace is about aging in place. We offer four service lines:


At Home Health Help: Tailored to our individual club members to help them stay in their home…from meal preparation to personal care to cleaning their home to driving them places and much more!


The Fountain of Youth Clubhouse: Medically licensed adult day healthcare center where there is a registered nurse that communicates with each member’s personal physician and good food, fun, and friends. Our members come to the clubhouse a few hours a day and then go home to sleep in their own beds in their own homes.


Independence Consultations: Professional individualized advice and local resources to help people age with grace.


Home Improvements: Free estimates from a Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist. No job too big or too small!


DG has a BS in education and a master’s in healthcare administration. She grew up with nurses in her family and watched people all her life experiencing aging in our current culture. DG would like to change our current culture by helping people age with grace by aging in place!


Diana Keating

Close 2 Perfection

630-664-2677 (C)

Casandra Guad

Close 2 Perfection is your trusted local event planner, floral designer, and day-of coordinator based in Lexington, KY. Owned and operated by Diana Keating, we specialize in creating seamless, beautifully designed events that reflect your vision. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or special occasion, our services ensure every detail is handled with precision, bringing your event close to perfection. From stunning floral arrangements to meticulous coordination on the day, we are dedicated to making your celebration both stress-free and memorable.


Outside of work, she loves to work out, primarily Crossfit, and to be with family and friends. Diana met her husband while in college and have been married for over 10 years now. They share a wonderful daughter named Ashton, and 2 dogs, Lady and Layla. She grew up in Illinois and moved to Lexington in 2012.


Dr. Janelle McNeal

True North Counseling & Development LLC

859-740-7374

Casandra Guad

Dr. Janelle McNeal is the owner and director of True North Counseling & Development, PLLC, a group private practice in Lexington with a special focus on providing in-person and online counseling services for women, as well as other creative programming, for women’s personal

and professional development.


True North therapists’ areas of specialization include, stress, grief, trauma, couples counseling, EMDR therapy, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and more. The mission of the practice is to assist clients

in moving beyond symptom reduction to the point of truly thriving.


Janelle primarily works with stressed out entrepreneurial and professional women to help them navigate their multiple roles and gain more self-compassion, clarity, and confidence.


In addition to counseling, Janelle facilitates online groups called Success Circles where ambitious women support one another on their journey of personal and career development.


She also provides engaging workshops and presentations on topics such as burnout, perfectionism, procrastination, and goal-setting as well as other topics that matter to high-achieving women.


On a personal note, Janelle loves hanging out with her husband and two sons, and her favorite dessert is birthday cake with sprinkles even if it’s not anyone’s birthday!


For more information about Dr. McNeal and True North Counseling & Development, please visit truenorthlex.com.


Erin Graf

Multimedia Marketing Consultant

WKYT-TV

859-566-1267

Casandra Guad

Erin started her career in marketing when she moved to Kentucky in 2009 from San Francisco, CA.  Originally from Chicago, Erin has conducted business in over 40 states gaining her work experience in marketing, sales, event planning, and operations.  The most influential and beneficial aspect of working nationwide is getting to work with a variety of people belonging to various walks of life from the homeless community to working with our troops i.e., ARMY Generals, to enhance her career.  As a former event planner and news reporter/anchor, Erin used her prior experience to venture into marketing for WKYT- CBS News.


At WKYT, Erin is a multi-media marketing consultant where she creates custom television and digital marketing strategies for her clients.

Erin graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism and a degree in Organizational Communication.  Erin’s career goals are to find beneficial and customized solutions for businesses that want to promote their products or services on TV or online.  When Erin is not consulting, you can find her teaching boxing at HITS Fitness, managing her floral design business and stork business or traveling.


Gayle Cornett

Gayle Cornett Interiors

Owner

704-315-7953

 

Casandra Guad

As a graduate of Bauder College of Design and furthering my education at the University of Ky, I have specialized in all areas of Interior Design throughout my career, from lighting design, kitchenbat/h design to complete furnishings & accessories.  I was an Interior Designer for the state of Kentucky in the early 90's,  then living in Colorado for many years and I owned a successful Interior Design Company offering highly personalized styling for Residential and Commercial spaces.  Now coming full circle back to Kentucky, our complete design service offers everything to plan, furnish & dress your spaces, focussed on creating bespoke considered interiors bringing our clients dreams and needs to life.

Gayle Cornett Interiors

(Quiet Luxury Design with practicality & comfort for every living space in your life!)


Heather Schreader

Dream Vacations
Travel Specialist

615-668-9371 cell

615-583-9460 office

Casandra Guad

After a 20-year career in the hotel industry I found myself needing to change, not just for professional reasons but personal as well. My vacation time has always been a source of reconnecting with myself and re-charging for the next weeks, months, etc... I recognize the importance of that time and how precious it is and as a travel specialist my goal is to help my customers have an opportunity to feel the same.


I purchased my franchise in 2015 and over the years I have met some wonderful people and have had the opportunity to help plan some meaningful and bucket-list vacations. The areas in which I specialize are Alaska, Ireland, multi-city land tours in Europe and European River Cruising. It will be my pleasure to help in planning your next getaway or bucket list trip.


When not planning vacations for others I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family husband, Brian and 2 children Austin and Hannah, yoga, and reading.

Jessica Goodin

Bank of the Bluegrass

Director of Marketing

859-280-3850

Casandra Guad

With a BFA in Graphic Design from Eastern Kentucky University and over a decade of experience in marketing, Jessica Goodin brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co., where she has been serving as the Director of Marketing since 2021. Driven by a passion for connecting with the Lexington community, Jessica is dedicated to learning and growing both personally and professionally, using her role to find the best ways to serve customers and support the bank’s mission. Outside of work, she is deeply involved in the healing arts and natural health, holding additional training in breathwork, craniosacral therapy, and yoga, as well as being a licensed massage therapist.


Karen Hoskins

Employee Benefit Associates

Benefit Advisor

513-235-2059 - C

khoskins@ebaky.com

Casandra Guad

Karen plays a key role in making the often confusing world of group/employee benefits easier to understand.  Whether it's explaining the range of employee benefits - health insurance plans, dental and vision plans, life insurance or disability plans she supports employers by designing an attractive total compensation package based on an organizations budget goals and employee attraction & retention goals. Her expertise ensures employers make informed decisions, leading to greater employee satisfaction and maximizing the value of the benefits offered by the employer.


Kari Mullins

Halo Salt Room and Wellness Spa

Owner

859-809-7258

Casandra Guad

Kari’s heart has always been in holistic wellness.  Her first job was in a natural health store in San Diego at age 15.  That started her journey in the wellness world and it has grown over the years.  Living in Central Kentucky has not been gentle on her allergies and she found that salt therapy helped her tremendously.  She has been able to reduce her asthma inhaler use from several times per day to a few times per month, with consistent salt treatments.  Opening Halo Salt Room & Wellness Spa has been a dream come true for her and she looks forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey to be a healthier you!


Kari Stevens

Kari Stevens, LLC

Personalized Household Services Provider

859-582-1417


Casandra Guad

After years in corporate sales, Kari started her own business in 2019.  Originally from Indianapolis, IN,  Kari has lived in Lexington, KY since 2008 when she became a single mom. Kari has 2 children, a 26-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. She knows the many aspects of having to juggle a busy schedule and still manage a thriving home life. It is out of these struggles that Kari developed a deep passion for helping others thrive at home.


As a Personal Household Services Provider, Kari creates customized plans for each families success.

Whether it's running household errands, taking care of the laundry or providing fresh home cooked meals, Kari's goal is to free up more time for you to do what you love. When Kari not working, you can find her on a bike a Cyclebar or diving into a bowl of ice cream at Crank & Boom with her daughter, Libby.


Kelly Karls

ABR, GRI, CNE, Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Premier Home Services Group

eXp Realty

859-552-8101

Casandra Guad

Kelly has been practicing Real Estate since 2003. Coming from a Real Estate family, she has been exposed to the industry for most of her life. Growing up she was an assistant to her mother who is a broker/owner in 7 states and has been practicing Real Estate for almost 30 years.  Amidst the challenges of the market, Kelly has also become an expert in staging homes for a quick sale. With innovative marketing solutions, a keen understanding of market trends and conditions, and ever changing information and knowledge on established and emerging neighborhoods, Kelly is a phenomenal resource for all your Real Estate needs.  If you are looking to purchase your dream home for the first time, invest in a multi-unit property or income property, or move up and sell your current home, she is the one to call.  Contact her today to get your Real Estate goals on track.


Laura Mobley-Corn

Express Employment Professionals

Owner

859-971-1011

Casandra Guad

Meet Laura Mobley-Corn, Owner of Express Employment Professionals in Lexington, Kentucky


I've been in the staffing industry for nearly 30 years. In 2022, I embarked on a new adventure by moving to Lexington and becoming the proud owner of Express Employment Professionals. Helping people find jobs and supporting local businesses is at the heart of what I do, and I'm thrilled to be part of such a wonderful community.


Originally from Illinois, I moved to Michigan in 2000, where I raised my two sons, Blake and Cody Hewitt. I've been married to my wonderful husband, Mark Corn, for 15 years and have two bonus children, Morgan and Ryan. We live in Richmond with our two fur babies, Izzy and Daisy.


My journey into staffing began by accident back in 1996, but it didn't take long for me to discover how much I love it. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone land a job they're excited about or finding the perfect employee for a company. Staffing isn't always easy—after all, we're working with people, who are naturally unpredictable—but that's what makes it so fulfilling. My main focus is ensuring that we provide the best possible service to both job seekers and employers.


Lauren Geiger

Bluegrass Builders and Remodel - Owner

220 Big Run Road Suite 6

Lexington, Ky 40503

P: (502) 338-5235

Casandra Guad

Lauren Geiger founder and owner of Bluegrass Builders and Remodel. With having

over a decade of experience in the construction industry, serving
Lexington, KY. Having a background in architecture, Lauren leads her team of
knowledgeable experts who will always take care of you and your family. Lauren recently led her team to win the "2023 People's Choice Award"  for the BIA tour of remodeled homes. Lauren’s biggest joy is making a house a home for her clients. Seeing their faces
and hearing their reactions when they see the finished product is really what
started her love for this business in the first place.
Lauren is very involved in the community she calls home. Giving back to
the Lexington community – especially programs that support our youth – is
very important to her. Lauren is an annual child sponsor for the Angel Tree,
a sponsor for the LaFayette dance team, Frederick Douglass Cheer team and
Palomar swim team, Tates Creek swim team, and she also donates classroom supplies to Meadowthorpe
Elementary each year. She is also a member of the BIA and an accredited member of the Better Business
Bureau.
Lauren says, “At the end of the day, when it comes to running a business,
doing right by my clients, workers, and staff – no matter the cost – is what is important to me!

Laurie Evans

Cut and Paste Craft Studio

Owner

859-223-0114 - Shop

859-489-5273 - Cell

 

Casandra Guad

Laurie is the owner of Cut & Paste Craft Studio, Lexington's favorite place to get crafty. Specializing in paint crafting, Cut & Paste offers a fun experience for everyone ages 3 to 103. The studio welcomes drop-in crafters at any time, but also offers classes for adults, kids and parent/child pairs, as well as private group classes, team building events, fund raising events, birthday parties and summer camps.  

 

Leslie Noel

Men in Kilts

Marketing Director

Casandra Guad

Leslie is the Marketing Director for Men In Kilts Lexington, an exterior cleaning company locally owned and operated by her husband Dan Noel. Offering window and gutter cleaning as well as house and pressure washing, Men In Kilts is your tough-to-tackle cleaning team. And, yes, they really do wear kilts!


Leslie is also the Director of Business Optimization for Valvoline Instant Oil Change. While her background spans industries including multi-unit restaurant operations, textile design/wholesale, and professional services, the common threads have been strategy, marketing, and leadership.

Leslie serves as the Vice Chair of Ashland Credit Union's board of directors and has a BA in Psychology from the University of Kentucky. Go Cats!


Lisa Fergerson

Lisa Fergerson

Director

Blinds by Design

859-940-2462

Casandra Guad

Lisa has been providing beautiful, functional blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and automated window coverings for her clients for 20 years. She has extensive training, which includes Master Certification from the industry's top manufacturers. Lisa's vast experience ranges from traditional to modern in residential and commercial window treatment applications. She takes pride in staying involved with all aspects of a project -from conception to installation- and seeing her window treatments improve the space where they were applied.

 

Blinds by Design is Lexington and Louisville's premier provider of custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and automated window coverings. They offer a wide selection, free in-home consultations and free installation. Their focus on customer service ensures every customer's experience is top notch every time.

 

Lisa is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. She currently resides in Lexington with her husband Al. They attend Southland Christian Church. She enjoys travel, sports, socializing with friends and spending time with family.

 

Lisa Manning

Saunier Moving & Storage

Moving Specialist

859-233-2383

Casandra Guad

 Lisa is a Relocation Consultant with Saunier Moving and Storage. She can help plan all aspects of moving by conducting detailed in-home assessments, transparent quotes for packing and moving services, and suggestions/coordination for other professionals that might be needed to ensure that every aspect of the move is carefully planned and goes smoothly. Saunier Moving is an agent for North American Van Lines and does local and interstate moves at competitive prices and services the entire northern Kentucky area. Moving is stressful and Lisa's goal is to give you suggestions to help mitigate your stress!

Prior to joining the Saunier team, Lisa was a wedding planner for 20+ years in Hilton Head, SC helping couples create amazing weddings on the beach. She moved to Kentucky in 2016 and was the Senior Customer Service manager for a remote team of 18 for an online company.  

She has been married for 25+ years and has two teenage daughters. She enjoys road trips, dark chocolate, music, and theatre, and is a bibliophile, having purchased/read over 600+ (digital, audio and physical) books in the last ten years.


Lori A. Adkins

A' la Carte Promotional Products, llc

Owner

859-351-0623

Casandra Guad

It has been a little over 17 years since Lori started A’ la Carte Promotional Products.  She wanted her clients to come to rely on A’ la Carte as if it were an extension of their own business.  Over the course of these years she has helped many  companies, associations and non-profits, market and generate awareness of their own service or products through the use of customizable / branded items.

 

She is originally from a small town in Eastern KY …..Betsy Layne.  Lori moved to Lexington to attend the University of KY and decided to make Lexington her home after graduating.

 

Prior to starting A’ la Carte she worked many years in the market research industry conducting taste test, product evaluations and getting consumer opinions on everything from fast food restaurants to political candidates.

 

Lori shares a home with her spousal equivalent, Stefan and her babies (the four legged kind) cats: Zoey and Milo.  She loves to travel and wants to explore all the beaches the world has to offer.  She is currently obsessed with landscaping and gardening and shopping at thrift stores. 


Madison Noland

Mulberry Builders (Roof Repair or Replacement Services)

Marketing Director

859-396-2523

Casandra Guad

Madison Noland is the Marketing Director for Mulberry Builders – Whether you’re looking for a roof repair or roof replacement, give our expert team at Mulberry Builders a call. When you need reliable professionals and high-quality service, we’re ready to get to work. Our experienced team knows the ins and outs of properly installing new roofs that promise to stand up against weather and time. We’re focused on completing your project the right way, while delivering prompt and friendly service that addresses your specific needs. Mulberry Builders is located in Lexington and while we specialize in roofing, we are a general contractor that handles remodeling, restoration, new construction, and commercial construction.

Madison is originally from Henry County, KY and went to college at Western Kentucky University majoring in Hospitality Management. After years of numerous hospitality roles, she decided to take on a new role in Marketing with Mulberry Builders!

In her free time you find her spending time with her family! When not working she enjoys traveling, exercising, and online shopping.

Maggie Cohen Lewis

Bluegrass Land Title LLC

859-266-1611

Casandra Guad

My name is Maggie Cohen Lewis! I was born and raised outside of Louisville, KY in Oldham County! I moved to Lexington right out of Highschool to attend the University of Kentucky! I graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s in business marketing and management! Lexington is now home! I have been here over 11 years and have 7 years of marketing and sales experience. I started my career right out of college at Enterprise-Rent-a-Car where I moved my way up the ladder to Branch Manager! I then went into Pharmaceutical Sales, Tobacco Sales, and now I am exactly where I want to be as a Business Development Officer at Bluegrass Land Title. My goal is to be a strong title partner for all within the residential and commercial real estate industry. I am the liaison between our partners and our internal staff to make sure communication, customer service, and everyone’s overall experience with us sets us apart from other title companies in our market! You will see me out and about around the Lexington and Central KY area, at the closing table, and if I am not working, you will find me at home with my dog, reading, traveling, or eating out somewhere around the local area! I have a passion for health and wellness, so you will probably always find me drinking a matcha tea, a nice green drink, or on some type of cleanse or fitness challenge! I am all about women empowerment and super excited to be part of this Ladies group and hang out, learn, and grow from all the boss women in the Lexington area!

Mary Davis

Dr. Stereo

859-314-4436 - cell

859-661-4950 - office

www.dr-stereo.com

Casandra Guad

Mary is the owner of Dr. Stereo, LLC, a custom home theater sales, service and installation company.  She  began working in the consumer electronics industry in 1999 while attending college at UW-Eau Claire in Wisconsin.  She managed a retail audio/video store there which offered both home and car audio equipment.  She married her husband, Steve, in 2003, and in 2004 they moved from Wisconsin to Henderson, Nevada, where they both managed/owned Dr. Stereo, Inc.  After 10 years of living out West, they decided to move to Kentucky in 2014 to be closer to their families.

 

Mary likes to share her passion for listening to music and watching movies with others.  She started up Dr. Stereo in January of 2017 and has been enjoying the relationships she is building with friends, clients, and fellow professionals.   Dr. Stereo has a showroom location in Richmond that is 'by appointment only' where you can find wireless speaker options, surround sound systems, projectors, TV mounting options, all-in-one remote controls, and much, much more.  Mary does the business management and marketing while Steve does sales consultations with customers. They enjoy working together as a team (most of the time)!  Mary loves it when families get to enjoy music and movie nights together with their new surround systems from Dr. Stereo.  And of course watching sports is way better when you have a big screen! 

 

Mary and her husband Steve have one daughter, Savannah. They are big animal lovers and own two dogs and a cat.  Mary enjoys the outdoors, baking, traveling, watching sports, and reading a good romance novel. She is an active member of her church and is involved at her daughter's school.

 

Nishaan Sandu

Nourish LLC

Owner

502-802-8036

Casandra Guad

Nishaan Sandhu, Holistic Herbalist, Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach and Intuitive Healer


Nishaan supports huge-hearted women who want to stop feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and distracted so they can start feeling calm, confident and connected to their body, life and Nature.


Since 2005, she’s worked with individuals one-to-one to help ease symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, allergies, digestive issues, fatigue and weight imbalances.

Clients consistently report lasting improvements in confidence, energy, mood, stress, sleep, body image and their work-life balance; experiencing freedom from crash diets, fatigue, mood swings, weight challenges, food sensitivities and confusion when it comes to what to eat and when!.


Understanding what it’s like and having lived through such symptoms herself, Nishaan shares her healing work and experience through talks, programs and teachings for women who want to deepen their sense of self- trust, compassion and empowerment when it comes to their bodies, intuition, self-care, relationship with food, daily rhythms, flows, and rituals.

She shares a down to earth and spiritual approach to healing through her integration of Plant Medicine, Mind-Body Eating Coaching, Astrology and Ayurveda.  She believes healing starts from within and ripples out like a wave. When you heal and nourish yourself,  you heal and nourish those around you, the world, and generations to come.


Nora Swanson

Your Chocolate Gift, LLC

Owner

859-866-2420

Casandra Guad

Nora Swanson graduated from Metropolitan State College with a custom-contracted B.A. in Arts and Humanities, Marketing, and Management as she saw a lack of standard offerings that offered this type of blended discipline at that time.


She is certified as a workshop presenter via the Berea Learnshops Program and holds both the Kentucky Crafted and Kentucky Proud certifications.

Her background spans 35 years of making innovative art that interlaces with many aspects of science and technology. The first Fourteen years spent in art sales and production, corporate event planning and performance arts, as well as teaching and mentoring along the way, fostered her passion for mastering the business side of creativity, anchored by solid practices and life experience.


This all set the stage for a career path in a wide range of art-related environments, from building a successful jewelry business from two scraps of copper retrieved off the floor of a garage studio to self-teaching the process of making her own custom chocolate molds and becoming a chocolatier for her current deep-dive venture of building Your Chocolate Gift, LLC.


Nora has an in-depth understanding of the emotional, psychological, strategic methods and an endless abundance of creativity that goes along with selling goods and services. Her philosophy is to “Make the familiar surprising and the surprising, a necessity.”


Her #1 goal is to help her clients reach their #1 goals using the soft power of custom-made Belgian Gourmet chocolates. Any Logo. Any Message. Any Occasion.


“You’re not just giving them a chocolate, you’re giving them a feeling.”


Rachael Bullock

Executive Senior Sales Director

Mary Kay Cosmetics

859-320-1890

marykay.com/rbullock


Casandra Guad

Rachael is proud to be in her 25th year representing America's #1 Best-Selling brand of skin care & color cosmetics.  She has been trained by top make-up artists from around the world and enjoys sharing these beauty secrets with her clients.  She is currently driving her ninth pink Cadillac and is leading one of the most successful teams in the country.  As your personal beauty consultant, Rachael gives you the "red carpet treatment" you deserve with free samples, gifts with purchase, prompt delivery & personalized service.  She will treat you to seasonal pampering sessions with the latest products & make-up trends!  She offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all purchases and you always get to try before you buy.  Rachael always says, "How old you are is your business and how young you look is mine, - I'm here to save you money & time!"


Rachel Lewis

Bluegrass Family Insurance

502-558-8975

Casandra Guad

Rachel graduated from Bellarmine University in 2009, with a BA in Sociology. After 7 years in the insurance business, she left corporate America to start her own agency, Bluegrass Family Insurance Group. In the ever changing world of health care, they work hard to find and offer the most suitable plans for anyone’s needs.  Offering insurance at any age, major medical, Medicare, dental or vision. Call today for a free quote!

 

Sarah Rader

360 Painting Lexington

(502) 680-2349 - Office 

(502) 334-8659 - Cell

Casandra Guad

Sarah has been helping folks in the Bluegrass transition their houses into the homes of their dreams as the owner of 360 Painting Lexington for the past four years.  With well over a decade of experience in the construction finishes arena, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise that allows her clients ideas and desires to become reality - from the free initial consultation to project planning and all the way through to the final walkthrough.

360 Painting is the greater Lexington area’s premier interior and exterior painter.  Specializing in high end residential and commercial repaints, 360 Painting separates itself from the competition by keeping the entire process well communicated, smooth and worry free for their clients. (As evidenced by their 100+ 5-star Google reviews!)

Sarah’s passions include being a good Momma to her 8-year-old (going on 28) daughter Samantha and her husband Mike.  Volunteering in the community and actively participating with Sammy’s school is likewise a priority for Sarah. When she’s not helping 360 be the fastest growing painter in the Bluegrass, Sarah loves to travel, as trips to Gulf Shores, AL have become an annual tradition. (Sammy and Sarah never met a beach they didn’t like!)

Sheila Bradford Boisvert

TODAY Disc, Bone and Joint

Chiropractic Treatment Center

859-806-2030 Cell

859-278-8000 Office

Casandra Guad

Sheila is Co-Owner with her husband Dr. Leo Boisvert of TODAY Disc, Bone and Joint Chiropractic Treatment Center.  She and her treasured team are passionate about supporting and encouraging their patients who want to live a life pain free.  Whether the patient is new to chiropractic care or not, their experience at TODAY will always be unique and personalized to them.  Using natural methods and techniques to restore quality of life by reducing pain from injury, inflammation or nutrition, Sheila’s doctors and staff can help.  From the traction or water table to loosen the spine to the deep tissue massage and cold laser for inflammation, to the chiropractic adjustment, electric stim and Spinal Decompression, our clinic really does have what it takes for relieving and healing.

Shelly Dawn Fryman

Photographer

Shelly Dawn Images

859-327-4978

Casandra Guad

I'm Shelly, a photographer driven by an unwavering passion for capturing authentic moments. With a degree in art photography and over a decade of experience, I blend artistry and technical skill for each type of shoot.

With weddings I work closely with couples to understand their vision, ensuring their day unfolds seamlessly. Whether in urban or rural settings in Lexington, KY, I combine creativity, patience, and attention to detail to create art.

I love making my clients feel relaxed in front of the camera. My open-minded, kind, and humorous nature fosters genuine connections.

I believe in capturing moments that blend technique with enchantment, turning them into timeless pieces of art.


Beyond photography, I embrace joy, acceptance, and symbolism in life and in my work.


Sherri Lee Wilson

Cleaning and Organizational Services

Elite Cleaning

859-797-3507

Casandra Guad
Text Me: 859-797-3507

Sherri Lee loves the detailed nature of cleaning and organizing with the added bonus of helping others. Aiding others with holding together busy lives and making space for family time is important to her. Whatever it takes for clients to have a load lifted or peace of mind, whether it's a one time job, or recurring it is important since it is important to them.

 

Cleaning in the Lexington area for the last 20 years Sherri Lee has the experience to get any job done plus extra services you may need to compliment your home and lifestyle. She has attention to detail and green products for your family and pet health. Sherri Lee likes to be involved in the community doing volunteer work and service projects as well. Helping enrich the lives of others in any capacity is always rewarding. 

 

Sherri Lee is a Kentucky native and has lived in Lexington since 1987. Her degrees in merchandising and business from the University of Kentucky help her in her personal business. She has 3 daughters branching out on their own as teachers and social workers.


Stacy Starkey

AssuredPartners

Insurance Consultant

859-543-1716

 

Casandra Guad

Stacy Starkey has been serving customers and referral partners with insurance solutions since 2015. She found the insurance industry attractive for the opportunity to uniquely help people by protecting what they have built. AssuredPartners pairs the community atmosphere and national resources that help her take care of her clients. She enjoys taking part in the evolution of the Personal Insurance team and continuously finds ways to expand and work together. Stacy plays the organizer, leader, and growth coordinator while using her strengths in networking, marketing, and caring for others to contribute to the success of AssuredPartners Lexington. As a part of the AP family, she hopes to help the team grow, improve, and be the top provider of Personal Insurance in Kentucky.

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