Inspirational/Role Models

Bruce Asmussen

"THE PBR PATRIOT"-Kentucky Derby 151

Interviewed: 05-03-2025

Bob Baffert

🏇🌹Hall of Fame Trainer & Two-Time Triple Crown Winner🏇🌹

Interviewed: 04-26-2025

Rispoli made history as 1st Italian jockey to win a US Triple Crown race by guiding Journalism to victory in the 2025 Preakness Stakes!

Umberto Rispoli

🏇🌹World-Class Thoroughbred Jockey🌹🏇

Interviewed: 04-26-2025

McPeek is a distinguished American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer & bloodstock agent. In 2024, he had the KY. Oaks' Winner AND the 150th KY. Derby winner-MYSTIK DAN

Kenny McPeek

🏇🌹150th Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer🌹🏇

Interviewed: 04-26-2025

Steve is 1 of the most accomplished American Thoroughbred racehorse trainers in racing history!

Steve Asmussen

🏇🌹Famed American Thoroughbred Horse Trainer🏇🌹

Interviewed: 04-26-2025

Chapel Tinius was Miss Kentucky 2024, A Bowling Green native & a graduate of Belmont University, where she earned dual degrees in Musical Theatre & Corporate Communications. ​

Holt was born and raised in West Louisville, a community rich in cultural legacy and social complexity. Among the challenges and resilience of urban life, Holt cultivated a sense of purpose that would guide him through a distinguished and multi-faceted career.

A nationally acclaimed garden designer, landscape artist/lifestyle expert who has earned a distinguished reputation for his innovative & timeless outdoor designs.

Jon Carloftis

Renowned Garden Designer & Lifestyle Expert

Interviewed: 12-13-2024

Morris & team led a $2 billion IPO of Rubicon to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with it named “1 of the World’s Most Innovative Cos.” by Fast Co, an “Industry Disruptor” by Inc. Mag, & a Great Place to Work™ for 5 consecutive years! Rubicon is ONLY 1 of 9 KY. cos. to EVER go public in the 230+ year New York Stock Exchange history!

Burton performed 15,000+ shows in Las Vegas for over 5,000,000 people until retiring in 2010!

Lance Burton

Renowned American/Las Vegas Master Magician

Interviewed: 10-10-2024

Glade is an environmental scientist, speaker, & filmmaker dedicated to promoting environmental education & awareness, particularly concerning wetlands & water conservation.

Coach Jay Cobb is the head coach of the varsity football team at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

Coach Jay Cobb

Head Coach-Trinity High School Football

Interviewed: 05-17-2024

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!

Becky Lynch

🏇🌹📺Irish-American Professional Wrestler🌹📺🏇

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

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

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.

Lana Scott

🏇🌹🎤Country Singer/Songwriter🌹🏇🎤

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Sergio is an esteemed American fashion designer renowned for sophisticated & empowering women's ready-to-wear collections. Born/raised in Ridgeway, So. Carolina, His passion for fashion ignited at age 4. He pursued a formal education in fashion at Bauder College.

Sergio Hudson

🏇🌹American Fashion Designer🌹🏇

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Aron is an American professional wrestler & actor widely recognized by his ring name, Damien Sandow.

Aron Stevens-Damien Sandow

🏇🌹American Professional Wrestler/Actor🌹🏇

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Kyle Rudolph

🏇🌹Retired NFL Football Player🌹🏇

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.

Wylie Caudill

🏇🎨🌹KY Derby 150th Poster Artist 🎨🌹🏇

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Elizabeth is Master Distiller for Woodford Reserve-a premium bourbon brand under the Brown-Forman Corporation. In February 2023, she became the 3rd person & the 1st woman to hold this position in the brand's 25+year history.

Elizabeth McCall

Master Distiller-Woodford Reserve-Brown Forman

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

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.

Randall King

🎤🏇🌹American Country Music Singer/Songwriter🌹🎤

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

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

Reed is an American professional basketball player currently serving as a guard for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA), subsequent to his time as a Univ. of Ky. Wildcat!

Reed Sheppard

American Professional Basketball Player

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Mallory is an American singer, beauty queen, & model who gained prominence after being crowned Miss KY. 2023.

Lisa is a highly regarded & respected figure in professional women's basketball around the world.

Lisa Leslie

🏇🌹Retired WNBA Basketball Payer🌹🏇

Interviewed: 05-04-2024

Prior to LULeague, Lyndon was a Student Development Specialist at TX A&M, where he assisted students in their personal growth & building their professional competencies & leadership skills.

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!

Al Snow

Retired Professional Wrestler/Co-Owner-Ohio Valley Wrestling

Interviewed: 02-23-2024

When she became Louisville Metro Police Dept. chief, she became the 1st PERMANENT female African-American police chief in the Commonwealth of KY.'s history!

Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel

Former Police Chief of Louisville Metro Police Department (2023-2024)

Interviewed: 02-23-2024

Hailing from the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, & now calls Taylors, South Carolina home! But what sets him apart isn't just his hometown – it's his incredible journey!

Steve (MOBY) Leitch

Adventure/Ultra Swimmer

Interviewed: 10-20-2023

Macrae is the 15th Head of School for Louisville Collegiate School & has spent over 35 yrs. working in independent school leadership!

Dr. Robert P. Macrae

15th Head of School-Louisville Collegiate School

Interviewed: 10-20-2023

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.

Madalyne Kinnett

Miss Kentucky-USA

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

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.

Morgan Romano

🌹℧🏇 Miss USA🏇℧🌹

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

American actress, model, philanthropist/socialite. Best known with twin Priscilla as 1 of 1970's Doublemint Twins. Co-hosts annual Barnstable Brown Gala-high-profile charity event in Louisville, during KY. Derby weekend-renowned for its celebrity guests raising millions in diabetes research.

Aaron's story began in 1985 when, at 12, a snowmobiling accident changed his life forever. The accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, presenting challenges that would have overwhelmed lesser souls. But in Aaron, the spark of resilience was ignited.

Aaron Pike

Paralympian Champion/Athlete

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

She charted a remarkable journey that defies the odds & inspires the world. From the challenges of a traumatic childhood to becoming a Paralympian champion, Oksana's life story is a testament to the power of resilience & indomitable human spirit.

Oksana Masters

Paralympian Champion/Athlete

Interviewed: 05-06-2023

Ian leads the Dallas Opera & formerly led the Kentucky Opera, all fueled by a lifelong love of opera.

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

Adventurer, educator and administrator Tori Muden McClure believes integrity is the hallmark of leadership.

Tori Murden McClure

World Class Rower-Past President, Spalding University (2010-2024)

Interviewed: 07-24-2009

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