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Soozie is an American filmmaker/producer, & has been involved in various documentary & narrative filmmaking projects, having produced & directed Overload: America's Toxic Love Story, By the Wayside & Meant to Be.
A nationally acclaimed garden designer, landscape artist/lifestyle expert who has earned a distinguished reputation for his innovative & timeless outdoor designs.
Burton performed 15,000+ shows in Las Vegas for over 5,000,000 people until retiring in 2010!
Born 1987 as Rebecca Mary Quin, in Limerick, Ireland, Her entry to pro wrestling was in the early 2000s. In 2013, she signed with (WWE) & rebranded as Becky Lynch, in 2018 she experienced a career metamorphosis that would cement her legacy, as she began referring to herself as “The Man". The rest is history!
Seth is an American professional wrestler, actor, & former wrestling trainer, widely regarded as 1 of the most accomplished & dynamic performers of his generation in WWE. Known for his high-flying offense, technical skill, intense charisma & versatility!
Seth Rollins
🏇🌹📺American Professional Wrestler, Actor & Former Wrestling Trainer🌹📺🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Dannielynn is the daughter of the late model, actress, & reality TV personality Anna Nicole Smith & American photographer Larry Birkhead-becoming the focus of significant intl. media attention in infancy due to a high-profile paternity & custody case following her mother's sudden 2007 death.
Danielynn Birkhead
🏇🌹📺Daughter of Famed Actress, Late Model & Reality TV Personality Anna Nicole Smith🌹📺🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Larry is an American photographer and public figure who gained intl. attention for his relationship to late model & actress Anna Nicole Smith & for being the biological father of their daughter, Dannielynn.
Larry Birkhead
🏇🌹📺Freelance Celebrity Photographer, Real Estate Investor & TV Personality🌹📺🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Burns is a prominent American entrepreneur, brand executive, lifestyle specialist, author, & media personality. he has built a reputation as a cultural influencer and innovator across various industries, including music, fashion, spirits, & marketing!
Kenny Burns
🏇🎤American Entrepreneur, Brand Executive, Lifestyle Specialist, Author & Media Personality🌹🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Lana is a country singer-songwriter best known for her appearance on NBC's "The Voice." She hails from Chesapeake, VA., & resides in Los Angeles, CA.
American Comedian,, TV Host, Actor, Writer, & producer best known for hosting NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1998-2004!
Richie is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, & producer best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi.
Richie Sambora
🏇🌹🎤American Rock Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, & Producer 🌹🎤🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Atia Boggs, AKA "INK", is a Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, guitarist, & producer. Born in Columbus, Georgia, INK has significantly contributed to the music industry, particularly in R&B, soul, & hip-hop.
Aron is an American professional wrestler & actor widely recognized by his ring name, Damien Sandow.
Griffin Johnson
🏇🌹American Social Media Influencer, Actor, & Entrepreneur 🌹🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Conrad Bachmann
Founder of Louisville Intl. Festival of Film & Veteran Screen Actor
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Madison born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is an American beauty pageant titleholder & a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
Randall was influenced by classic country artists such as George Strait & Keith Whitley. King pursued higher education at Texas Tech Univ. & later at South Plains College, where he studied music production.
Born in Chester, England, Gemma is a British reality TV Personality, Model, and Accomplished Equestrian. She is the daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen & Louise Bonsall.
Gemma Rose Owen
🏇🌹British Reality TV Personality, ModelAccomplished Equestrian🌹🏇
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Nick is widely recognized by his moniker "Fat Perez" as an American golf personality & social media influencer due to his engaging presence on YouTube's "Bob Does Sports."
Rogers manages communications & media relations for the iconic racetrack Churchill Downs & its events, including the KY. Derby-known as "the most exciting 2 minutes in sports!"
Al's real name is Allen Ray Sarven. He is a well-known figure in the Professional Wrestling industry, BOTH as a performer, trainer & now promoter!
Tricia is a Canadian actress/former model, starring on the TV Series of Battlestar Gallactica & Lucifer
Tosca is a South African-Canadian filmmaker, producer, & director. She is the younger sister of entrepreneurs Elon & Kimbal Musk
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!
An American singer-songwriter gaining widespread popularity & commercial success for her empowering pop anthem "Fight Song."
an American model/beauty queen from Lexington, KY, a long-standing aspiration to participate in beauty pageants, having dreamt of being on the Miss USA stage from a young age.
During the Miss USA competition, Romano promoted women in STEM fields & has worked with nonprofits Project Scientist & Smile Train during her reign as Miss USA.
Amber is an American Actress & TV Host starring in The Surfside Girls, N.C.I.S., & WandaVision
American TV News Anchor/Political Commentator-best known for his work with Fox News' Channel & their political coverage & authoring several books
Richie is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, & producer best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi.
Richie Sambora
🏇🌹🎤American Rock Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, & Producer 🌹🎤🏇
Interviewed: 05-06-2023
Randy has released over 20 studio albums & charted over 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 16 that reached the No. 1 spot. Songs like "Forever & Ever, Amen," "I Told You So," & "Three Wooden Crosses" are considered staples in the country music genre.
an American singer known for his country/pop music career. He gained ntnl. attn. at age 11 with release of his debut album "One Voice," which was certified double Platinum in USA.
Grace studies Nuclear Engineering at the Univ. of Wisconsin & plays the classical violin. She is also a competitive water-skier, loves to travel, & is a foodie!
Bobby Flay is a famous American chef, restaurateur, & TV personality. He is known for his expertise in Southwest cuisine & appearances on various Food Network shows, such as Iron Chef America, Beat Bobby Flay, & BBQ Brawl.
an American actor known for his work in both TV/Film, gaining wider recognition for his recurring roles in TV series like "Teen Wolf"/"Yellowstone."
Harlow developed a love for music early on & started rapping at 12, recording his music using rudimentary software & equipment.
A prominent figure in American TV & became synonymous with ABC's reality dating show "The Bachelor", when he started hosting on its 2002 debut & its subsequent spin-offs to become the face of the entire franchise, hosting "The Bachelorette," "Bachelor in Paradise," "Bachelor Winter Games,"
Soozie is an American filmmaker/producer, & has been involved in various documentary & narrative filmmaking projects, having produced & directed Overload: America's Toxic Love Story, By the Wayside & Meant to Be.
A distinguished American actor best known for portraying Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver in the iconic TV series "Leave It to Beaver." Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Mathers' early intro to the entertainment world paved way for his enduring career in the industry.
Smokey is an iconic figure in the music industry, renowned as a legendary Motown singer, songwriter, & record producer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, where he later found fame & contributed significantly to the Motown sound.
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!
American Sportswriter, Pundit, & TV Analyst primarily covering the National Football League (NFL).
As Miss Earth USA, she will compete for the Miss Earth title. With a strong sense of compassion for service, animals, & the Earth, she is a global ambassador with Wands for Wildlife to use beauty tools to provide medical aid to wildlife animals.
Mrs. Eden Bridgeman Sklenar is owner, Chairwoman, & CEO of EBONY & JET & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Manna Inc
Star is an American lawyer, journalist, TV personality, fashion designer, author, & women's & diversity advocate.
Star Jones
🏇🌹American lawyer, journalist, celebrity TV personality, fashion designer, author, & women’s & diversity advocate 🏇🌹
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!
As Host & Creator of The Preacher Boys Eric sits down with brave survivors who shed light on DECADES of physical, mental, & sexual abuse within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement.
Rob joined the METALLICA | BLACKENED™ American Whiskey team as Master Distiller & Blender after the sudden 2018 passing of Dave Pickerell -Creator/Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED™, hence becoming guardian of Dave's legacy blend.
Rob Dietrich
Master Distiller & Blender of METALLICA | BLACKENED™ American Whiskey
Interviewed: 09-24-2021
A Hill Country blues guitarist & singer/songwriter. Cedric contains within him the legacy & future of the region’s prescient sound stories. At once African & American & Southern & Mississippian, these stories tell about love, hurt, connection, & redemption in the South.
Cedric Burnside
American electric blues guitarist, drummer, singer/songwriter
Interviewed: 08-29-2021
Growing up in Baltimore, MD, Liz never dreamed she would be the Folk-Blues Singer-Songwriter she has become, with her distinctive voice — an androgynous, salty, caramel drawl — captivates one's soul it has been said.
A singer-songwriter & native of rural western KY's rolling hills & coal mining communities. After attending the Univ. of KY. & working there for 4 years, Grayson walked away from his salaried job to chase his dream as a full-time musician.
Growing up in rural South Carolina, his mom & mamaw instilled a passion for food at an early age. After going to culinary school at Johnson & Wales Univ. & working in Charleston, SC., he moved to Louisville in 2004, & felt the food scene had much to offer a young chef & fell in love with the city.
Chef Dallas McGarity
Executive Chef & Owner of The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen & Bar & Portage House Restaurants
Interviewed: 12-13-2019
Kirt talks with such various Cosplay characters as Master Chief from Halo Video Game Series, “Steam Punk” Princess Leia, Green Arrow, The Flame Hero named Endeavor, & Rorschach from the Watchmen DC Comics’ series.
Bin Furuya is best known as the original actor behind ULTRAMAN which was first broadcast in 1966.
A living legend in the world of professional wrestling! Since 1970, Jerry has headlined main events across the world for Memphis Wrestling, WWF, WWE, NWA, AWA, World Class Championship Wrestling, United States Wrestling Association, & Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
As bodybuilder, Ferrigno won IFBB Mr. America title & 2 consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles & appeared in bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron. As actor, he is best known for his title role in the CBS TV series The Incredible Hulk.
Lou Ferrigno
American bodybuilder best known as “The Incredible Hulk”- Galaxycon
Interviewed: 11-22-2019
Birthed at the Gathering of The Juggalos, & a staple at Juggalo events! Now emerging at other festivals, & beyond. The Mankini is going global! MANKINI IS FOR THE PEOPLE!
Speaking from a platform cast in heavy metal power, hip-hop consciousness, & even a little reggae spirit, this Austin, TX. quintet urge for change through conveying a story that’s both personal & universal.
A.J. Channer
🔥🔥Lead Singer-Fire From the Gods-Heavy Metal Band-Louder Than Life 🔥🔥
Interviewed: 09-29-2019
Their kind of honesty has solidified a bond between the Sick Puppies & their fans since day one. To date, their breakout 2nd full-length Tri-Polar has sold more than 500K albums, yielding 2 million single sales including the gold-certified “You're Going Down” as well as rock smashes “Maybe” “Riptide,” & “Odd One.”
A garage rock band from Louisville, KY. Since their formation in 2014 these guys have been hanging out in basements, backyards, dismantled minivans, music festivals, & rock clubs, writing & performing loud melodic hook-laden rock songs.
Checking in at 6-foot one & over 350 pounds, not to mention covered in tattoos, it’s impossible to ignore Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord in a room & that’s before his booming country-twanged voice enters the conversation!
Crafting rock hooks with an emotive resonance beyond their years, the scrappy riff-rock trio made their major-label debut before they could legally buy booze!
Blending musical influences of Punk Rock, Irish Folk, Rock, & Hardcore into one loud, raucous, chaotic sound all their own, Dropkick Murphys sees its stage & microphone, & the audience, as one & the same.
Dropkick Murphys' Guitarist-Tim Brennan
Dropkick Murphys- A Celtic Punk Band-Louder Than Life
Interviewed: 09-28-2019
Danny Kiranos, better known to the masses as his musical counterpart Amigo The Devil, has been challenging the expectations of traditional folk, country music purists, & rock/extreme metal fans alike.
While forming Dead Posey, Danyell Souza & Tony F tapped into an intense creative chemistry while quietly working in the studio for nearly a year to hone in on their sound rather than diving into the live show circuit.
Phil Anselmo is an American musician best known as frontman of the heavy metal bands Pantera, Down & Superjoint.
Pioneers of the big beat genre & innovators of 1990's electronica movement & now ambassadors of the American electronic sound. Once a duo-alongside now retired Ken Jordan, today The Crystal Method lives & breaths as a solo act with co-founder Scott Kirkland at the helm.
A blistering Rock Duo known for their highly energetic live show & incredibly full sound owed to their exhaustive multi-tasking. Cody Bowles drums & sings, while Kevin Comeau plays guitar & plays keyboards with his feet.
Amanda has been a judge on Chopped, battled Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, & competed for title of America’s Next Iron Chef. Her passion for food was fostered by everyone from her grandparents to her high school home economics teacher.
Chef Rusty is the executive chef for Zac Brown Brand & host of the renowned pre-concert dinner party, the “Eat & Greet.” Rusty’s most recent accolade was securing a spot as a finalist on season 13 of Food Network Star while continuing to tour around the country with Zac Brown Band.
Winner of the Cochon 555 nose-to-tail competition, he was the Best New Chef award by Food & Wine magazine. In May 2014, he was honored with the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Northeast, & named 2016 Massachusetts Exec. Chef of the Year.
The New York Times called Fish “an impressive blues guitarist who sings with sweet power” & “one of the genre’s most promising young talents.”
Born & raised in Los Angeles, CA., Brooke Williamson has carved out an impressive résumé full of leading roles & professional achievement, such as being the youngest female chef to ever cook at the James Beard House & winning Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 14 in Charleston.
Graham Elliot an award-winning chef, restaurateur, television personality & cookbook author. “Food to me, in one word, is ‘creativity’ or ‘expression.’ It’s simple, ‘This is who I am at this point in time, & this is what I want to cook for you.”
Graham Elliot
Chef, restauranteur, television personality and cookbook author- Bourbon & Beyond
Interviewed: 09-21-2019
Her deep love for farm life, as well as her many years working her family’s land, have given her invaluable insight into growing the wide variety of crops used in Jeptha Creed’s products. It has also inspired the distillery’s distinct ground-to-glass maxim.
Joyce Nethery
Co-Owner & Master Distiller- Jeptha Creed Distllery- Bourbon & Beyond
Interviewed: 09-20-2019
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have a passion for bluegrass, with a heavy touring schedule across the United States/ Europe & a recently signed record deal with the esteemed Rounder Records, the Boys are well on their way to becoming the quintessential bluegrass band of their generation.
C.J. Lewandowski
Founder & Bluegrass Musician- Po' Ramblin Boys-Bourbon & Beyond
Interviewed: 09-20-2019
Amythyst’s commanding stage presence is matched by her raw & powerful vocals—a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant & restless past.
Matt is a frequent guest chef on The Today Show and has appeared on NBC’s The Chew and DirecTV’s Fantasty Zone
Chef Jose Salazar was born in Colombia South America & was raised in Queens NY. Chef Salazar got his start in restaurants as a bartender & waiter at some of New York’s hottest establishments.
Michael has been recognized as one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs 2013, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef, and hosted the Travel Channel series
Pearl once again proves how she is every inch a rock chanteuse who seamlessly moves from vulnerable to guttural in one measure.
This KY. native creates country music with lyrics that pull from real-life experiences. This approach has garnered a lot of attention as Hannah was named to CMT’s Next Women of Country, as well as 1 of Rolling Stone’s “Artists to Watch.”
Like the great American bands that came before them – new Broken Bow Records duo Everette doesn’t follow trends. Instead, the guys of Everette write what they live, weaving gritty tales of struggle and heartbreak alongside fun-loving stories of escapism & mischief.
So what do you do if you are an emerging female country artist in Nashville, & also happen to be the granddaughter of musical icon, Willie Nelson?
IMAJ, is a multi-talented Country singer-songwriter, visual artist, novelist, actress & humanitarian. Born in Miami Beach, FL to a model mother & actor father, 80’s TV icon Philip Michael Thomas (Tubbs of Miami Vice).
The songwriting partnership between Bayliss & Cope continues to grow, mature & blossom. “Over time, you find out a person’s strengths and weaknesses, & it just happened to turn out his strengths are my weaknesses, & vice versa.” ***Co-Founder-Jason "Rowdy" Cope (1979-2021)***
She knew that being a traveling troubadour & committing herself fully to music could be a dangerous choice. “In some ways, I wish I had done it sooner,” she says. “But I’m also glad I have the life experience to help fuel my songwriting & survive life on the road.”
“It’s been a tough road getting here & it’s taken longer than I would’ve liked, but I’ve always felt confident in setting & pursuing my goals. That work ethic is what drove me to learn how to play, & to go back out and play another show for ten people. Where I’m from, that’s just what you do—you work.”
His richly textured voice is capable of conveying the true emotion of a lyric. Guthrie has opened concerts for the likes of Ed Sheeran, & Selena Gomez, & has performed on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as well as NBC’s Today Show & The Tonight Show.
American multi-instrumentalist, singer, & composer who was a founding member of alternative rock band R.E.M.
Linkin' Bridge is a musical group consisting of Louisville, Kentucky natives Big Rome, Montre Davis, Shon China Lacy, and Elliot Nicholas
Zea began her acting career in theatre. Her first major role was on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions (2000–2002), where she played the role of Gwen Hotchkiss. Her breakout role was on ABC primetime soap opera Dirty Sexy Money as socialite Karen Darling.
Lead vocalist of the duo Sugarland, alongside Kristian Bush. She sang eth national anthem at the 145th KY. Derby in 2019. Prior to this, she also charted as a duet partner on the country version of rock band Bon Jovi's 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home," a # 1 hit on the Billboard country charts.
Jennifer Nettles
Lead Vocalist of Duo-Sugarland & American Country Music Singer, Songwriter, & Actress
Interviewed: 05-04-2019
Best known for role of Fez in sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006) & as Carlos Madrigal in From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2014–16). He was also host of MTV series Yo Momma (2006–07), He also has a role on NCIS as Nick Torres.
Wilmer Valderrama
Venezuelan American Actor, Producer, Singer & TV Personality
Interviewed: 05-04-2019
Richardson was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame along with his cousin and bandmate Brian Littrell on April 10, 2015.
Kevin Richardson
Member of the Backstreet Boys Band, American Singer, Songwriter, Actor, & Model
Interviewed: 05-04-2019
American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the sketch comedy television show In Living Color.
American singer, songwriter, & musician from Harlan, KY. Smith began singing in his church choir & continued through his college education. In 2015 he gained natnl. recognition when he won season 9 of the singing competition The Voice.
Jordan Smith
American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, & & Season 9 (2015) of The Voice reality talent show
Interviewed: 05-04-2019
American actor, screenwriter, producer, and film director. He is best known for co-writing and producing the film Green Book, for which he received two Academy Awards
Nick Vallelonga
Academy Award-Winning Producer, American Actor, Screenwriter, & Film Director
Interviewed: 05-04-2019
American country music singer and songwriter signed to Curb Records. Brice has released four albums for the label
At age 19, he found a guitar after the death of his grandmother and began learning to play and sing on his own. By his sophomore year of college, he had found a few gigs at some local bars in the Louisville/Lexington, KY area and developed a fan-base that eventually landed him on some of the biggest stages in the business, opening for some of the nation’s hottest stars.
American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then & 1999, & has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1992.
As an American comedic actor and voice artist, you may know his iconic voice more than his looks. In advertising, he has played a "control enthusiast" in a series of commercials for National Car Rental.
Guiney is an american host & was a contestant on the 1st season of The Bachelorette & later appeared as the bachelor in the 4th season of The Bachelor.
Since 1984, Greg has served 35+ years with the Louisville Redbirds, Louisville RiverBats & now Louisville Bats in many diverse roles.
How does a South African born beverage entrepreneur, who has founded 3 beverage companies, end up establish their first company actually based in Louisville.
As ONE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED & YOUNGEST GUESTS we have ever featured, hear how Teddy became a widely acclaimed conductor, as well as an established pianist, clarinetist, & composer.
Learn more about what makes this multi-instrumentalist sisters' act tick by creating their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll: gritty, soulful, and flavored by their southern heritage.
Learn more about the story of how she became to be known as Phoebe-on the seventh day of a ten-day retreat at a Vipassana meditation center outside the historic Indian city of Kolhapur, Phoebe Hunt intrinsically felt the life leave her namesake’s body on the other side of the world.
Learn more about lead singer & bassist Joe Perry's journey & his 3 other Swimming with Bears' band members of (Alec Conte- Lead Guitar, Jonny Boy Kerr- Rhythm Guitar, Ryan Hannasch- Drums)-which favor a musical genre of Alternative / Soul.
Learn what makes Michael tick, when after picking up the fiddle at age 4, Michael’s musical momentum began to propel him forward towards early success., and how he didn't let his blindness deter his musical aspirations.
Michael Cleveland
& The Flamekeepers - Musician, & 2018 National Fiddler Hall of Fame recipient
Interviewed: 09-22-2018
Learn the story behind how Terry laid the foundation to his now legendary 1985 move to WHAS-Radio.
Terry Meiners
Louisville’s Legendary Broadcasting Icon & WHAS Radio & WHAS-TV Personality
Interviewed: 08-24-2018
Learn the underpinnings of why Kirt walked away from a commercial real estate career, and is now solely focused on finding the humanity behind some of today’s most inspiring individuals.
Learn how Fred overcame PTSD to become a world-reknowned Bourbon author and Bourbon connoisseur.
In 2015, he was chosen to lead the KY. Derby Museum, since taking the lead, Armstrong & his “KDM” staff have increased revenue by 22%, along with annual attendance increases.
Learn how Cynthia overcame crushing grief & how a Motown co-founder inspired the creation of Solid Light.
Cynthia Torp
President/Owner, Solid Light, Inc. (A 100% Woman-Owned Business)
Interviewed: 11-05-2017
Rudy Rucker is an American author and a mathematician who worked for twenty years as a Silicon Valley computer science professor.
CNN chief national correspondent, analyst and anchor of Inside Politics John King offers his thoughts and insights on the increasing polarization of the US electorate.
John King
CNN Chief National Correspondent, Analyst & Anchor of Inside Politics
Interviewed: 09-27-2017
Emily Dreyfuss is a Senior Writer at WIRED, one of the top 10 technology news websites in the world.
Deep Cotton is an American funk duo based in Atlanta, whose members are Chuck Lightning and Nate “Rocket” Wonder. Part of the Wondaland Arts Society, they are also sometimes called the “Punk Prophets”.
The president, CEO, and founder of Answers in Genesis-US, and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the world-renowned Ark Encounter, Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America.
Wendy Whelan spent 30 years with New York City Ballet, 23 of those years as principal dancer.
Frederick “Fred” Booker Noe III
7th Generation Master Distiller, Jim Beam Distillery
Interviewed: 07-28-2017
Wes Henderson
Co-Founder and Chief Innovations Officer, Angel’s Envy® Distillery
Interviewed: 04-23-2017
For 20 years, Mike Berry has been at the helm of the Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF), one of the nation’s largest and most notable civic celebrations.
Donald E. Lassere leads the Muhammad Ali Center and fosters its mission of building and expanding on the Center’s educational programs, partnerships, and other outreach initiatives.
Conrad Bachmann
Founder, Louisville International Festival of Films, and Hollywood Actor
Interviewed: 10-14-2016
Mitzi Friedlander has spent much of her career bringing stories to life for the blind. After 50 years of recording books, Friedlander holds the record for most talking book titles narrated for the National Library Service.
Mitzi Friedlander (1930-2021)
Narrator & Storyteller, American Printing House for the Blind-(1930-2021)
Interviewed: 04-01-2016
Joey Wagner, Owner of the J Wagner Group, has been putting on some of the biggest events in the city of Louisville and the midwest region for the past 10 years. J. Wagner Group, a full-service event planning, marketing, and promotions firm, serves many well-known and high-end clients.
Since Lee W. Robinson was seven years old and constructing scale models, he has had a passion for design and building beautiful homes.
Dan McDonnell loves to compete, loves to win, and loves seeing the growth in his players as he coaches the University of Louisville baseball team.
Tom Jurich cites his motivation to do things right and see results as he leads athletic programs at the University of Louisville.
Tom Jurich
Former Vice President and Director of Athletics, University of Louisville
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Jeff Walz has a passion for excellence that drives him as the head coach of the University of Louisville Women’s basketball team.
Coach Jeff Walz
Head Coach, University of Louisville NCAA Women’s Basketball
Interviewed: 11-13-2015
Love for family drives both Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, to expand possibilities.
Love for family drives both Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, to expand possibilities.
Terri Foster knew from a young age she had musical gifts, and now seeks to use her gifts to help other young people develop theirs.
Michael Blowen’s fear of horses grew into a deep love for horses, and for saving their lives.
Michael Blowen
Founder and President, Old Friends Farm – A Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
Interviewed: 07-26-2015
Tyrone Cotton’s love of music and desire to create fuels his music and the songs he writes.
Fun and the challenge of creating a sense of wonderment drive Louisville-native Wayne Hettinger to create memorable events on a grand scale.
Tim Laird
former “C.E.O” Chief Entertainment Officer, Brown-Forman Corporation
Interviewed: 08-15-2014
Theatre director Les Waters’ interest in contemporary art and new plays drives him in his career.
Mark Johnson has a deep passion for the sport and spectacle of horse racing; He calls it the greatest theatre on earth.
JK McKnight is the founder and captain of the Forecastle festival, a gathering of musicians, artists and activists.
Mandy Connell is a talk radio host who credits her competitive nature as a driver to be her best.
A consistent love for sports and entertainment drives Lynn Abramson-Saltzman in her career.
Lynn Abramson-Saltzman
Past General Manager/Exclusive Marketer of the KFC YUM! Center (2011-2013)
Interviewed: 05-20-2011
A passion for the arts and to make things better by introducing new generations to the art drives Stephen Klein in his career.
Stephen Klein
Former President of The Kentucky Center for the Arts (2005-2013)
Interviewed: 03-25-2011
Berk Bryant is fueled by a desire to bring bluegrass and traditional country music to the world to enjoy.
Angie Fenton is an award-winning and esteemed writer driven by a passion to serve her community.
Driven by the need for, and impact of, arts education on young people, Paul Lenzi and his wife, Geraldine, co-founded the Blue Apple Players Theatre Group a children’s theatre company.
A driving curiosity about the world and the desire to be “a part of the solution” drive Denton Randall each day.
Bill McNulty is an actor and director who has performed internationally, and enjoys a grounded life with a love for his work and his family.
William “Bill” McNulty
Resident Actor & Director, Actors Theatre of Louisville
Interviewed: 09-26-2008
John Asher loves the sport of horse racing and is driven to make everything about Churchill Downs the best in the world.
John Asher (1955-2018)
Former-Vice President of Racing Communications, Churchill Downs (1999-2018)
Interviewed: 05-24-2007
Ed Manassah
Former Executive in Residence, Bellarmine University & Former Publisher of C.J.
Interviewed: 12-06-2006
Allan Cowen takes the long view of life and believes that life is as great as you choose it to be.
Jim Host loves Kentucky and he believes it has more potential than any other state in the country.
Jim Host
Former Kentucky Commerce Secretary & Founder of Host Communications
Interviewed: 09-27-2006
Francene Cucinello will ALWAYS be remembered for loving to get people talking and challenge them to think.
