As we wrap up Season 2, we reflect on the amazing women that we had the honor of chatting with. Becca and I learned from each and every one of our Broads. In this episode, we share our takeaways and favorite moments of each episode. We can’t wait to celebrate each of these women on September 19th for our luncheon. We are still looking for sponsors to help us cover the costs to feed and celebrate these amazing women. If you’d like to get your business name in front of some of the most impactful women in our area, please contact us ASAP. Also, you can purchase a ticket to the lunch at jackiebluehandmade.com. All money goes straight to The Party Space Place to cover event costs and anything raised above and beyond will be given to a couple going through infertility.

Our final Broad of the season is a real gem. Sara Aud is as sweet as she is strong. Not long after marrying her soul mate, Kyle, they were happily planning to welcome their first baby, sweet Emelia. It was with much grief and heartbreak that they had to say goodbye as soon as she entered the world…a grief that doesn’t fade. After their loss and experiencing secondary infertility, they pursued adoption and welcomed sweet Elle. Since then, they have added two precious boys. Sara has several passions and talents aside from being a super wife and mom. She is an occupational therapist where she currently practices in a school setting and more recently has started helping others plan their adventures by becoming a travel agent. There is more to Sara than a grieving Mother, but yes she will always grieve. Get to know the many sides of Sara. You will be left in awe of her resilience.

It doesn’t get much more authentic than Dr. Brittany McKinley. She is refreshingly real. As a practicing dentist and owner of Mint & Ivory Dentistry, she takes great care in making her clients feel comfortable. She has even enlisted the help of two therapy dogs to sit with patients when they are in her chair. Aside from working extremely hard to reach her dream as a dentist, she has experienced many trials. Just a couple of years ago, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer and endured traumatic treatments. She was then left with limited choices on completely her dream of having a third choice. She discusses her journey to finding a surrogate very close to home (or should we say work) and the emotions that have come with that journey. We are so excited for you to get to know the authentic, hard working, and fierce, Dr. Brittany McKinley.

It’s our 50th episode! How amazing to celebrate so many impactful women over the past two seasons. Bravo Broads! On our 50th episode, we talk to go-getter, Summer Aldridge. Originally from Madisonville, she came to Owensboro to attend KWC. She returned home briefly, only to return back to Owensboro to work at her alma mater. Give her a task, she’ll go above and beyond. From her work at KWC to co-owning an event rental and planning business, Something Borrowed, Summer, gives her all. She is creative and passionate and also uses her skills to serve on the board of Habitat for Humanity. It’s definitely sweet Summer’s time. She is using her talents to serve her community in many impactful ways.

From heart surgery at just 4 years old that affected most of her young adult life to a heartbreaking pregnancy loss, Tricia Ahart, has endured trials that have tested her faith. But as a preacher’s kid, she was raised on a foundation of hope and trust. She talks to us about growing up in church and how she now serves in an important role at the same church her Dad led for a large part of his pastoral career. She has excelled as a Communication Professor and has used her skills to serve in the healthcare field. Tricia is full of spirit and joy. She lights up every room she walks into and makes everyone she meets feel welcome. It was a pleasure to get to know the spunky and jovial, Tricia Ahart.

When you meet Tatum Nicole Helm, you want to know more. Not only is she beautiful, but she has a cool edginess that leaves you intrigued. For Tatum Nicole, life has been full of trials and hard lessons learned.; through battling addiction, to jail, and ultimately landing in prison. But her story doesn’t end there. She continues to rise above her battles and is now a loving mom, partner, successful business owner, and radio DJ. The self-reflection, realization, and continued growth will leave you inspired. Take a seat with the cool, Tatum Nicole.

Besties. BFFs. Soul Mates. Sisters from another mister. Best Broads. Do you have that one best gal pal that you can always count on? Always there? Holds you accountable? Loves you? Supports you? In this episode, we celebrate female friendships with best friends Heather Henderson and Jenni Smith. Hear a little bit about their lives and what it means to be a true friend. Now text your bestie and tell them you love and appreciate them. 🫶

National Infertility Awareness Week begins this Sunday, April 21st. Infertility is something that will always be a part of mine and Becca’s lives. In this episode, we chat about things we have overcome and perspective we have about certain aspects of infertility. Helping others who are in the thick of it, is something that is near and dear to us. Recently, Becca and I, along with two other ladies, started a local support group that continues to grow each month. Each year I dedicate the upcoming week to bring awareness through my jewelry business, Jackie Blue Handmade, with informative posts. And another very exciting event is a fundraiser that I host through my business for a couple going through infertility and pursuing treatments or adoption. With each purchase of this year’s awareness piece, you can nominate one couple. The pieces will go live this Sunday, April 21st at jackiebluehandmade.com. On May 21st, we will hold a drawing to name the winner of the money raised. Becca and I also started another fundraiser last year with our Broad of the Year event, where we gifted the remaining sponsorship money to a couple going through infertility. We were able to gift $2000. We truly want to help others because of how we were both blessed on our journeys. We hope this episode and the mission we are on, will bring awareness to those who haven’t been effected and support to those who are.

To shop this year’s fundraiser, visit jackiebluehandmade.com beginning this Sunday April 21st to purchase the 2024 Infertility Awareness pieces and nominate a couple.