Business/Entrepreneurship

When a family friend asked her to write blog posts for his law firm, she realized she could make $$$ doing what she loves, & today, Alison is still writing blog posts, website landing pages & emails.

Alison Ver Halen

Content marketer, SEO strategist, Author & Professional Speaker

Interviewed: 01-17-2024

He has been at the helm of Leading for Diageo Investments within the Black community to achieve the goal of generating $2.4 billion in economic value!

Malcolm Ellis

Head of Diverse Investments-DIAGEO

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

American businessman & philanthropist, best known as owner of Gallery Furniture-a retail furniture chain based in Houston, TX. He has garnered fame for his entrepreneurial acumen & community service efforts!

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale

American Businessman & Philanthropist

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

Robert is a Canadian-born American board game inventor who created the popular word-guessing game Pictionary in 1985. Since selling Pictionary, he has invented other board games & products.

A visionary behind impeccable service, legendary steaks, & a passion for showmanship! Yet, from a humble beginning at 15, he took control of his life by leaving a fatherless & problematic home, & with mentorship of a high school coach, Ruby mainly raised himself & forged his destiny!

Jeff Ruby

Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

Mrs. Eden Bridgeman Sklenar is owner, Chairwoman, & CEO of EBONY & JET & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Manna Inc

Eden Bridgeman

Owner/CEO-Ebony Media

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

She became a Champ on Hollywood’s 1st “Reality” TV show—American Gladiators! PLUS, her extraordinary passion for Wizard of Oz memorabilia, now boasts over 3,500 Oz items in her collection—perhaps the world’s most significant, & was a premiere exhibit at Judy Garland's Museum for 5 years!

Cheryl Ann Silich

Former American Gladiator Champion

Interviewed: 03-31-2023

As Mayor of the City of Jeffersontown, KY. Bill has overseen a police department, public works, an economic development authority, parks & recreation, & all other city services.

Craig is a proud Louisvillian, husband, father, entrepreneur, & community leader who believes in thinking big, working hard, and making things happen.

Craig Greenberg

Louisville Metro Mayor-(2022-???)

Interviewed: 08-22-2022

Gant founded Gant Hill & Associates in 2002, which specializes in enhancing the best interests & outcomes of its clients that own, invest, lease &/or operate real estate.

A 1st-generation Sri Lankan-American & Owner at Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites™ with Sam's spin on Southern classics & riffs on her mother's time-tested recipes. Tuk Tuk is 1 of the few Sri Lankan cuisine options in the U.S. & reflects Sam’s Sri Lankan upbringing in the American South.

Sam Fore

1st-Generation Sri Lankan-American-Restauranteur

Interviewed: 08-28-2021

Being Master Distiller is something Brent Elliott says is hard to call a job because, to him, “it’s a privilege and a passion to be a part of Four Roses.”

Brent Elliott

Master Distiller at Four Roses Distillery

Interviewed: 08-28-2021

She qualified for Team USA taking her to Croatia, Prague, & Switzerland. After graduating, Leah became a professional figure skater with Holiday on Ice touring in Europe. She then became a Certified Personal Trainer back in the USA & started her own online fitness business.

Leah Travisano

Professional Figure Skater, Personal Trainer, Online Health Coach & Make-Up Artist

Interviewed: 07-30-2021

Ankur Gopal’s desire to make an impact has fueled his success building a technology application company.

Gill Holland’s curiosity has led to careers as an independent film producer, building developer, and former lawyer.

Craig Greenberg has a passion to make Louisville a better community.

Craig Greenberg

Louisville Metro Mayor (2023-???)

Interviewed: 03-30-2006

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