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Veda Morgan
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My First Time: Veda Morgan - A New Attitude
Veda Morgan, journalist, shares her journey through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood.
Bourbon: Loreal Gavin - 'Making her Food Network dreams come true'
This "Food Network Star" contestant and "Cutthroat Kitchen" winner is in love with bourbon, and she won't apologize about it.
Bourbon Makers and Master Distillers: Freddie Johnson - 'Keeping a Promise to his Father'
Freddie Johnson is a third-generation employee at the Buffalo Trace Distillery, where he works as a tour guide.
Bourbon: Trey Zoeller - 'Aging bourbon on the open sea'
Trey Zoeller's tells of a unique way of aging bourbon.The founder of Jefferson's Bourbon, a brand known for its aging experimentation. Most recently, the company sent bourbon barrels on a…
Bourbon: Pat Melton - 'Solving the Great Pappy Heist that intrigued the world'
The Franklin County sheriff who caught the culprits affiliated with the Pappy Heist — a highly-publicized theft that received international attention. (Sept. 5, 2017)
Bourbon: Wes Henderson - 'Making the bourbon industry more inclusive, one sip at a time'
Wes Henderson talks diversity in the bourbon industry. The founder and chief innovative officer for Angel's Envy Distillery, which produces bourbon finished in port casks.
Kentucky Derby: Kirby Adams - 'She'll never, ever forget her first time'
The Courier-Journal's Kirby Adams was on the job and had no idea what she was doing. But memories from her first star-studded Kentucky Derby are sweet.
Kentucky Derby: Rob Auerbach - 'With so much money on the line, he's still having fun'
He bets big bucks at the Kentucky Derby. Founder of Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets, Rob Auerbach speaks at the CJ Storytellers event.
Kentucky Derby: Joey Wagner - 'Poppin' bottles for celebrities at the Kentucky Derby'
Whatever VIPs want, they get. Even if it requires a police escort. Joey Wagner of the J Wagner Group events, marketing and promotions company shares a story.
Derby Decadence: High rollers, jockeys and event planners: Jack Wolf - 'So many horses in the Derby, but never a winner'
The owner of Starlight Stables takes it all in stride.
Kentucky Derby: James Long - 'Looking Back On An Amazing Life'
One of Kentucky's only African-American jockeys looks back on an amazing life. Famed James Long broke ground in the world of horse racing.
Derby Decadence: High rollers, jockeys and event planners: Kenzie Kapp - 'Designer goes into a hilarious frenzy before the Kentucky Derby'
Her studio is a flurry of activity. Designer Kenzie Kapp of Kenzie Kapp Custom Headpeaces, Hats and Fascinators speaks at the CJ Storytellers event.
Coming Out: Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons - 'LGBT Christians a testament to church's evolution'
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons is a columnist with Religion News Service.
Coming Out: Sam Dorr - 'How being openly gay cost him his career'
Sam Dorr has worked for decades providing support through the Seven Counties Services Crisis and Information Center.
Coming Out: Timothy Love - 'Going to the Supreme Court for Love'
Tim Love recounts how he and his husband were among six Kentucky gay and lesbian couples; who were plaintiffs in a landmark Supreme Court 5-4 decision legalizing gay marriage.
Coming Out: Dennis Cornell - 'He had to tell his parents and wife, "I'm gay"
Dennis Cornell is a psychotherapist who created the first LGBTQ health care program for the VA in the Louisville region.
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Gill Holland - 'We're Not Going to a Wait Around'
The world of start-ups is a lot like making a movie. There are assigned roles, and everyone is a diva in some sort of way.
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Colleen Clines - 'Design Can Change Lives'
She saw an opportunity to help women trapped in the sex-trade industry.
Entrepreneurs: Triumphs, flops & hard-won wisdom: Oscar Parson - 'The sketchy goat-bag deals'
The love of his life told him she had to get him out of West Virginia. The self-described "pillbilly" moved to Louisville with her and $600 to his name. Now…
Entrepreneurs: Stacy Griggs - 'The 'secret' in Stacy Griggs Success'
He hid from this secret for 15 years. He failed sixth grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia. "I made a decision that I did not want to be in special…
Entrepreneurs: Darryl Goodner - 'Vanilla beans smell better than toluene'
Darryl Goodner said his dad's advice and wisdom was "remember why you're working." This time, his advice was different. Now, he doesn't make $25 an hour any more. But that's…
Entrepreneurs: Cyndi Masters - 'Losing everything you thought mattered'
A series of life-threatening accidents brought Cyndi Masters to the place where she is. When people would visit with her they would feel sad. When they left, they felt happy.…
Personally Paranormal: Julie Scoskie - 'The girl by the fire'
It was a long night at a Scottish castle for four best friends. One of the friends had a bad feeling. They left the castle quickly the next morning. Then…
Personally Paranormal: David Domine - 'Lucy Wanted Attention'
He was warned that the house he was buying was haunted. There were the aromas of ironing, coffee and burning wood. His cats were scared. The handymen were scared. Lucy…
Personally Paranormal: Roberta Simpson Brown - 'The Stormwalker'
She was caught in a terrible storm alone. Jim the stormwalker was there for her that day to save her.
Personally Paranormal: Jessica Stravos - 'History Meets Paranormal'
The experiences started at a young age and continued to places where she works and lives. The last ghost experience was in February. As the director of a state historical…
Personally Paranormal: Mike Culwell - 'The Shadow Figure at Waverly Hills'
Former police detective recounts the shadow figure about six-feet tall. It appeared down the hall from a door and then came toward him and his partner.