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| Power Style Wellness Connections |
Way to Go Woman!
By Tiffany White
Photos by James Moses
Makeup by Holly Oyler
This year’s Way to Go Woman! winners are pushing past boundaries with their
impressive combination of intelligence, innovation, and ambition. Find out what they are
doing to make our city and community a better place.
You can nominate women under age 40 for this recognition for 2009.
Go online to www.iamtodayswoman.com and click on Way to Go Woman!
Cordia Thompkins
West Louisville Talent Education Center;
Assistant Violin Instructor
Age 21
“The students of WESTEC are so energetic and inquisitive and
full of life, and I love making music with them.”
A graduate of the University of Louisville’s School of Music in
May Cordia Thompkins is sharing one of her greatest loves —
and talents — with students at the West Louisville Talent
Education Center. The center is a non-profit community arts
outreach program that provides violin lessons to inner city
youth. Cordia assists with teaching private lessons to students.
The accomplished violinist has performed at Carnegie Hall with
members of UofL’s Orchestra and is a graduate student in
UofL’s Master of Arts Teaching Program. In the fall, Cordia will
be taking her musical expertise to the classroom as a student music teacher at Crosby
Middle School. Cordia says her mother has had the largest impact on her life. “She (my
mother) means everything to me. But coming in a close second would be my great friends
who really are like family to me.”
Shannon Adkins
UPS; millwright/construction
Age 19
“I like making it known that a woman can do a man’s job.”Even though we know women
don’t hold the traditional June Cleaver role, it might be hard for you not to pay attention
to Shannon Adkins and even feel a sense of pride. Shannon is the only woman in a
group of 12 men working to build and install conveyors as part of the UPS WorldPort
Expansion project. Since signing up with the Indiana Kentucky Millwrights training center,
she has learned how to weld and drive powered industrial trucks. Shannon is currently a
2nd year apprentice and will become a journeyman in the next two years.
Colleen Revelette
Certified Personal
Trainer/Fitness Instructor for Yum! Brands and individual clients
Age 37
“When a client tells me that they noticed they are
stronger to perform every day tasks or they got back
in a pair of pants they haven’t worn in years, then I know I am
doing my job.”
Encouraging and motivating her clients to take care of
themselves is something Colleen looks forward to doing daily.
Colleen designs, implements, and instructs programs for
individuals and groups who want to live a healthier lifestyle.
She has also worked with handicapped and post-surgical clients.
Seeing the results of her work, she says, gives her a sense of
accomplishment. “I have the opportunity to see my clients
transform, not only physically, but emotionally.” She adds,
“Long before the weight comes off or the muscles start to show, people begin to carry
themselves with more confidence.”
Colleen is wearing: Adam dress, $425; Melinda Marie
earrings, $216. All items available at Blink Boutique,
3706 Lexington Road, 502.899.9885. Tahari shoes, $50,
available at Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse,
4600 Shelbyville Road, 502.897.5232.
Jo Self
Bon Vivant Savant; owner and event savant
Age 35
“(My proudest moment was) finally knowing what I wanted to do when I grow up and being
recognized for the passion I bring to what I do.”
Lindsy Wallace
Kentucky Humane Society; S.N.I.P. Clinic Director
Age 27
“Seeing all of the animals recovered from
surgery at the end of the day — knowing they will
no longer contribute to the pet overpopulation
problem is the best part.”
Lindsy’s numerous accomplishments since
starting her career with the Kentucky Humane
Society proves she was the right woman for the
job. Lindsy, who played an integral in the
development of the SNIP Clinic, oversees its
daily operations. She also handles the strategic
planning, budgeting, special promotion, grants and manages the staff. During the first
year of operation, the SNIP Clinic altered more than 6,000 owned dogs and cats. She
helped establish a financial assistance program for those who couldn’t afford the
spay/neuter surgery. In 2007, she provided more than $6,000 in financial aid, established
10 transport partners and worked with 26 animal welfare organizations in the region.
Lindsy is wearing: Magaschoni turtleneck, $215; Missoni
belted vest, $695; Armani pants, $625; teardrop silver earring, $90; pendant, $230;
Stuart Weitzman peep toe, $280. All items available at Rodes for Her, 4938 Brownsboro
Road, 502.753.7633.
Celena Olliges
Harbor House; Customer Coordinator
Age 30
“God is why I am here and has blessed me in numerous ways. Even when I didn’t deserve
it.”Described by her co-workers as mysterious, witty, and funny, Celena takes pride in
knowing she has contributed to the welfare of her community. Aside from bidding jobs for
businesses and answering customer inquiries on the job, she still manages to make an
impact outside of work. At her church, Freedom Outreach Worship Center, Celena
assists with the filming and editing of instructional videos used for overseas mission trips.
She is a contributing writer for the church newsletter, and serves as a Leader in Training
(LIT) member for the youth ministry. As an LIT, she assists with weekly meetings and
organizes recreational and fund-raising activities for the church’s youth ministry. She has
also taken overseas mission trips to England and the United Arab Emirates.
Celena is wearing: Cardigan sweater, $30; camisole, $13; pants, $50. All items available
at Lane Bryant inside St. Matthews Mall, 502.897.0740.
By Tiffany White
Photos by James Moses
Makeup by Holly Oyler
This year’s Way to Go Woman! winners are pushing past boundaries with their
impressive combination of intelligence, innovation, and ambition. Find out what they are
doing to make our city and community a better place.
You can nominate women under age 40 for this recognition for 2009.
Go online to www.iamtodayswoman.com and click on Way to Go Woman!
Cordia Thompkins
West Louisville Talent Education Center;
Assistant Violin Instructor
Age 21
“The students of WESTEC are so energetic and inquisitive and
full of life, and I love making music with them.”
A graduate of the University of Louisville’s School of Music in
May Cordia Thompkins is sharing one of her greatest loves —
and talents — with students at the West Louisville Talent
Education Center. The center is a non-profit community arts
outreach program that provides violin lessons to inner city
youth. Cordia assists with teaching private lessons to students.
The accomplished violinist has performed at Carnegie Hall with
members of UofL’s Orchestra and is a graduate student in
UofL’s Master of Arts Teaching Program. In the fall, Cordia will
be taking her musical expertise to the classroom as a student music teacher at Crosby
Middle School. Cordia says her mother has had the largest impact on her life. “She (my
mother) means everything to me. But coming in a close second would be my great friends
who really are like family to me.”
Shannon Adkins
UPS; millwright/construction
Age 19
“I like making it known that a woman can do a man’s job.”Even though we know women
don’t hold the traditional June Cleaver role, it might be hard for you not to pay attention
to Shannon Adkins and even feel a sense of pride. Shannon is the only woman in a
group of 12 men working to build and install conveyors as part of the UPS WorldPort
Expansion project. Since signing up with the Indiana Kentucky Millwrights training center,
she has learned how to weld and drive powered industrial trucks. Shannon is currently a
2nd year apprentice and will become a journeyman in the next two years.
Colleen Revelette
Certified Personal
Trainer/Fitness Instructor for Yum! Brands and individual clients
Age 37
“When a client tells me that they noticed they are
stronger to perform every day tasks or they got back
in a pair of pants they haven’t worn in years, then I know I am
doing my job.”
Encouraging and motivating her clients to take care of
themselves is something Colleen looks forward to doing daily.
Colleen designs, implements, and instructs programs for
individuals and groups who want to live a healthier lifestyle.
She has also worked with handicapped and post-surgical clients.
Seeing the results of her work, she says, gives her a sense of
accomplishment. “I have the opportunity to see my clients
transform, not only physically, but emotionally.” She adds,
“Long before the weight comes off or the muscles start to show, people begin to carry
themselves with more confidence.”
Colleen is wearing: Adam dress, $425; Melinda Marie
earrings, $216. All items available at Blink Boutique,
3706 Lexington Road, 502.899.9885. Tahari shoes, $50,
available at Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse,
4600 Shelbyville Road, 502.897.5232.
Jo Self
Bon Vivant Savant; owner and event savant
Age 35
“(My proudest moment was) finally knowing what I wanted to do when I grow up and being
recognized for the passion I bring to what I do.”
Lindsy Wallace
Kentucky Humane Society; S.N.I.P. Clinic Director
Age 27
“Seeing all of the animals recovered from
surgery at the end of the day — knowing they will
no longer contribute to the pet overpopulation
problem is the best part.”
Lindsy’s numerous accomplishments since
starting her career with the Kentucky Humane
Society proves she was the right woman for the
job. Lindsy, who played an integral in the
development of the SNIP Clinic, oversees its
daily operations. She also handles the strategic
planning, budgeting, special promotion, grants and manages the staff. During the first
year of operation, the SNIP Clinic altered more than 6,000 owned dogs and cats. She
helped establish a financial assistance program for those who couldn’t afford the
spay/neuter surgery. In 2007, she provided more than $6,000 in financial aid, established
10 transport partners and worked with 26 animal welfare organizations in the region.
Lindsy is wearing: Magaschoni turtleneck, $215; Missoni
belted vest, $695; Armani pants, $625; teardrop silver earring, $90; pendant, $230;
Stuart Weitzman peep toe, $280. All items available at Rodes for Her, 4938 Brownsboro
Road, 502.753.7633.
Celena Olliges
Harbor House; Customer Coordinator
Age 30
“God is why I am here and has blessed me in numerous ways. Even when I didn’t deserve
it.”Described by her co-workers as mysterious, witty, and funny, Celena takes pride in
knowing she has contributed to the welfare of her community. Aside from bidding jobs for
businesses and answering customer inquiries on the job, she still manages to make an
impact outside of work. At her church, Freedom Outreach Worship Center, Celena
assists with the filming and editing of instructional videos used for overseas mission trips.
She is a contributing writer for the church newsletter, and serves as a Leader in Training
(LIT) member for the youth ministry. As an LIT, she assists with weekly meetings and
organizes recreational and fund-raising activities for the church’s youth ministry. She has
also taken overseas mission trips to England and the United Arab Emirates.
Celena is wearing: Cardigan sweater, $30; camisole, $13; pants, $50. All items available
at Lane Bryant inside St. Matthews Mall, 502.897.0740.
