Sylvia Lovely
Co-Founder, Family Tree, Food & Stories
🎙️ Meet Sylvia Lovely—a passionate storyteller, dedicated leader, and co-founder of the omnimedia company Family Tree, Food & Stories. Sylvia isn't just an award-winning author and visionary; she's a beacon of inspiration who invites you to gather around the table and celebrate life’s rich tapestry of family traditions and memories.
A dedicated business professional with a remarkable 30-year tenure as the CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities, Sylvia has proven herself to be a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Among her accomplishments, she’s noted for transforming the landscape of state and local governance and for innovative programs that have empowered and revitalized communities across the country. Her expertise didn’t stop there; as the Chief Legislative Agent for cities in the Kentucky General Assembly, she became a powerful voice for change.
But Sylvia's talents extend beyond the C-Suite as co-owner of the popular Azur Restaurant and the popular Dupree Catering and Main on Main and co-host of the Food News and Chews radio program, where she shares her love for food and storytelling.
What drives Sylvia now is her love for the rich, colorful stories that make us who we are. From her native Appalachian heritage to her own family's traditions and memories, Sylvia is on a mission to amplify the voices and stories that need to be told and heard.
As a writer, teacher, radio host, and podcast host, Sylvia has a gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. Her infectious enthusiasm will make you want to sit down and share your own story. Her Writing and Sharing the Stories of Your Life program has received national acclaim and touched countless lives across the country and around the world, proving that everyone's story deserves to be told.
When she's not collecting, writing, and sharing stories, you'll find her surrounded by the joy of her family - including her husband, two sons, and ten grandchildren, who keep her heart full and her stories flowing.