Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey

On this episode we are talking about Derby style and fashion. And no one knows that better than Kelli Campbell, President of the award-winning Joseph's Salon & Spa in Louisville, Kentucky. Joseph's is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year as the style standard in this Derby crazy town. Kelli is booked weeks in advance ahead of Derby parties, balls and horse racing festivities. She is the go-to stylist for celebrities visiting Derby who trust her sophisticated, southern style.  She shares her Spring tips and trends and how she is looking forward to this year's Derby. 

To learn more about Joseph's go to www.josephssalon.com.

Horses, Hats & Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your Kentucky adventure at https://mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

It's one of the most historic and picturesque horse racing tracks in the country - Keeneland Race Track located in Lexington, Kentucky. I talk to Kara Heissenbuttel about how spectators can get tickets to the upcoming Spring Meet April 2nd through 23rd. Only a limited number of race fans can attend this spring. There's an online process in place and all you have to do is enter! For more information go to Kenneland.com

Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Go to MintJulepTours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

Interview with Trey Zoeller, Founder and Chief Strategist of Jefferson's Bourbon. When you visit Jefferson's  at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, get ready for an exclusive and customized experience. From ocean bound bourbon to a curated tasting space in conjunction with Restoration Hardware, this unique tour will leave you wanting more... Bourbon that is!

For upcoming hours and tours go to JeffersonsBourbon.com 

Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Go to MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

There's a hat and then there's a Kentucky Derby hat! On this week's episode, I catch up Jenny Pfanenstiel of Forme' Millinery who knows a thing or two about creating the perfect Derby hat. Her unique, one-of-a-kind, custom hats are like works of art. I spoke to her from her Louisville, Kentucky shop where she is super busy right now creating hats for this year's Derby. I also asked her about a big honor she has received -- being named the Featured Milliner of the 147th Kentucky Derby.

For information go to formemillinery.com. 

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Interview with Corky Taylor, CEO Kentucky Peerless Distillery Co. Take a virtual tour of this Kentucky Classic that has been in Corky's family for generations. Details on tours, tastings and visits!

When you think of Kentucky, you immediately think of Horses and the Derby. Horse Country connects visitors to all the Horse Farms you can visit in Kentucky. From Stud Farms, to Nurseries to Retirement Farms, there is a tour for everyone. You can even get up close and personal with a former Kentucky Derby Winner. Interview with Anne Hardy, Executive Director of Horse Country.

Interview with Chasta McIntyre of Mint Julep Experiences. This is the perfect place to start planning your visit to Kentucky. This custom and group tour provider has tons of tours from bourbon distilleries to horse farms to Derby to Nashville. They have been around a long time and the husband -wife owners know how to serve up the Kentucky hospitality.

Interview with Matt Jamie, CEO and founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods. Just in time for the Holiday Cooking Season, we are talking to Matt about his booming business. Bourbon Barrel Foods has championed the idea of combining Kentucky's skyrocketing bourbon biz with foods. His products range from bourbon smoked sea salt, paprika, and peppercorns, a wide variety of sauces to fresh cooked ready meals at his new Louisville marketplace. Everything he makes is either aged or smoked in bourbon barrels. He talks about how his business was uniquely positioned to survive COVID and how he sees cooking trends shifting to the one-pan trend he embraces in his own kitchen.

Interview with the Chairman and CEO of Lunsford Capital, Bruce Lunsford. He is the former president and CEO of Vencor Inc., the predecessor To Kindred Healthcare and the Chicago-based health care real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. Lunsford shares his insights into when he sees the economy rebounding, businesses that he sees hitting a post-COVID boom and his personal investment in the future of public service at his Alma Mater, the University of Kentucky.

Interview with Katie Fussenegger, Vice President of the Kentucky Derby Museum. The busy tourism executive shares her secrets for creating a zen work-home balance, the lessons that the COVID pandemic taught her and a preview of KDM's newest exhibit "Right to Ride" opening October 16th.