She Was Never Broken: How Wellness, Confidence, and Community Help Women Rise
The following was written by Stevi Gable Carr, Founder and CEO of WISe Wellness Guild and Co-Founder of WellNXT, platforms dedicated to advancing whole-self wellness and leadership. An executive coach and speaker, she works with CEOs, healthcare leaders, and founders to build sustainable, purpose-driven careers and organizations. As our incredible DFSC Fashion Show Chair in […]
Celebrating Meggan Thompson: 2026 Making Black History Honoree
We are proud to share that our President & CEO, Meggan Thompson, has been recognized by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber as a 2026 Making Black History honoree. This distinction celebrates leaders who are shaping our region through vision, courage, and meaningful impact, and we couldn’t imagine a more deserving champion for women’s economic empowerment. Meggan’s […]
January Isn’t Glamorous — and That’s the Point
The following was written by Nakya Grisby, Marketing & Engagement Specialist at Dress for Success Cincinnati. We’re thrilled to feature one of our newest colleagues this month as we start the new year! January often gets labeled as dull, slow, or even tedious. The excitement of the holidays has passed, the momentum of resolutions hasn’t […]
Introducing Boundless Beauty!
There’s something so magical about seeing a woman look in the mirror and knowing that she feels like her best, most beautiful self. That’s why I do what I do. I’m Ashley, and I own Boundless Beauty. I started Boundless Beauty around eight years ago in Newport, KY. It was a little one chair hair studio […]
The Unofficial Guide to Everyday Gratitude (Because Adulting is Hard)
The following was written by Shelby C. Pressley, QMHS, Owner of Ever-Evolving Wellness, LLC. Shelby has worked with our clients many times, offering her expertise is sessions on well-being and thriving in life and at work. This month, she discusses gratitude in our everyday lives. Let’s be honest, the “attitude of gratitude” can sometimes feel […]
A Focus on Sustainability in Clothing Design
The following was written by Ayana Ames, Founder & Creative Director, Am.A-line Collections LLC. We were thrilled to work with her as part of our Fashion Show fundraiser in September, where she dressed the vignette highlighting Portaluca Boutique, whose proceeds all benefit Dress for Success Cincinnati. This month, she discusses her clothing line and focus […]
Honoring our 2025 Mary Ivers Award Winner: LaToya Bagley
The following speech was written and delivered by LaToya Bagley at the Dress for Success Cincinnati 2025 Fashion Show Picture this: a college graduate with a master’s degree in finance and soon to be a divorced mother of 2, homeless. Relying on drugs and alcohol to survive. Sitting in a shelter on Fourth Street in […]
Leading with Purpose: Honoring Women’s Equality Day and Our Mission
The following blog was written by Xaviera Edwards, Dress for Success Cincinnati’s new board chair. I am honored to introduce myself as the new Board Chair for Dress for Success Cincinnati. Serving this organization is both a privilege and a personal passion. My journey with Dress for Success began years ago as a volunteer in […]
Step Into a Wickedly Empowering Evening: The 2025 Dress for Success Cincinnati Fashion Show
Dress for Success Cincinnati is proud to invite you to our most anticipated event of the year, our annual Fashion Show, taking place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Mercantile Immersive, Cincinnati’s newest and most innovative venue. With state-of-the-art 360-degree lighting and sound, this immersive space offers the perfect backdrop for a night of community, […]
Why I Joined Dress for Success Cincinnati—and Why You Should Get Involved
The following blog was written by Julie Wiedenheft, our new Vice President of Development. Imagine you’ve landed a job interview for a position that could change your life—but you have nothing professional to wear, no one to help you prepare, and you’re feeling unsure of yourself. That’s the reality for many women trying to take […]