Rohs Street Café is busy on a Wednesday afternoon. Some are enjoying their final homework-free days, chatting about the Target that just opened down the street and recalling the parties of the past weekend. Others are bent over laptops and notebooks. We wave as Grace Cunningham – clearly a regular here – walks in, and she greets us with a bright smile.
Read MoreIt takes us a few minutes to find the working entrance to the Ensemble Theatre office; construction warnings and orange cones crowd the scenery up and down the 1100 block of Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. The street is quiet, but behind the door, the air fills with the sounds of a $7 million dream being built. The noise of drilling and hammering is slightly dulled as Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers leads us to a fluorescent breakroom. On the table is a pile of programs for the theater’s new 2017-18 season and a bag of mini M&Ms.
Read MoreWomen of Cincy, a community organization dedicated to celebrating and connecting local inspiring women, is searching for an editorial intern to join our team. Applicant should be a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for both the Cincinnati community and for excellent content.
Read MoreFormer college professor and current CEO of Untold Content, Katie Taylor joined us for an interview in the sun-soaked back patio of Iris Book Café. Sitting amongst overgrown ivy and midday coffee drinkers, Katie spoke about empowerment through storytelling, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and knowledge sharing as an act of love.
Read MoreReggae music plays in the background as we sit down at a table next to Graeter’s Ice Cream downtown. Priya Klocek looks up and smiles at the Fifth Third Bank building on Fountain Square, and says, “This is where it all began.”
Read MoreLiz Wu is a Cincinnati native, musician, teacher, world traveler, and writer. We talked about how she fell into a life of teaching and creative expression at 1801 Mills Avenue in Norwood, a new community meeting space that she is helping to launch.
Read MoreOn Thursday, July 20, five mothers sat down and candidly discussed their experiences being working moms – in particular, being working moms in the creative field – as part of AIGA Cincinnati’s Momologue’s, a panel part of the WomanUp initiative.
Read MoreWomen of Cincy caught up with Josie Huang at Cavu Coffee in West Chester on a warm summer evening. We grabbed a comfy couch, sipped on some fruit smoothies, and talked about this inspiring woman's journey from West Coast businesswoman to Queen City yoga teacher, student, and mom.
Read MoreOn a rainy Friday evening, Women of Cincy met up with Emerald Sparks, a financial strategist, at Brick Coffee Company in Norwood. While it was raining cats and dogs outside, we got the chance to learn about her passion for money, travel, education, and much more.
Read MoreWe're feeling ourselves so much we didn't want you to miss our past stories! Welcome to week two of Women of Cincy throwbacks! Since Women of Cincy began in January, we've grown leaps and bounds. We've spent the last two weeks re-releasing some of our earliest stories, just in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!
Read MoreSince Women of Cincy began in January, we've highlighted 14 amazing Cincinnati women and expanded our team to include almost 20 writers, photographers, and volunteers. Over the next two weeks, we'll be revisiting some of our very first Women of Cincy.
Read MoreI’m totally in awe the moment I set foot inside the Play Library. The stress I had over a traffic jam just moments before melts away as I gape at the miles of quirky black-and-white drawings on the walls, a perfect backdrop for hundreds of toys, costumes, games, and activities in every color imaginable.
Read MoreLast Saturday, the winners of Nicole Lee's Warrior Moms project were pampered and empowered during their makeovers and photo shoot. It was a day shared by beautiful, strong women who lifted each other up. They can also throw a really fun party with music, food, and laughter.
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