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Role Models
Glade is an environmental scientist, speaker, & filmmaker dedicated to promoting environmental education & awareness, particularly concerning wetlands & water conservation.
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.
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!
In 2019, she was selected as the running mate for gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear. The Beshear-Coleman ticket won the election, & she was inaugurated as LT. GOV, on Dec. 10, 2019. She was re-elected alongside Governor Beshear in November 2023, and their current term will end on December 7, 2027.
KY. LT. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
58th Kentucky Lieutenant Governor(2019-2027)
Interviewed: 05-04-2024
Lukas has trained 20+ champions with over 4,800 career wins, making him 1 of THE most successful & influential horse trainers in American Thoroughbred racing history!
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.
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!
Graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt Univ. & earned a Juris Doctor @ Univ. of Virginia School of Law. In 2016, he became KY.'s 50th Attny. Genl., & in 2019, became KY.'s 63rd Governor & is son of 61st KY. Governor & our 292nd guest-Gov. Steven Beshear
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.
MG Lamberton's time in the KY. Ntnl. Guard culminated in being appointed the 53rd Adjutant General of the Commonwealth of KY. by Gov. Andrew Beshear-on Dec. 10, 2019.
A nonprofit fundraising executive with proven results. She currently serves as Hosparus Health's (Louisville, KY.'s largest nonprofit) as SR. VP/Chief Dev & Mrktg Officer. Under her leadership, the Hosparus completed a $29 million campaign & over her career, Tawanda has raised over $200 million!
Tawanda Owsley
❤️🩹Senior VP/Chief Development & Marketing Officer for Hosparus Health ❤️🩹
Interviewed: 01-20-2023
An influencer who brings awareness to religious trauma & is on a mission to become a psychologist by researching religious trauma & helping present & future survivors of spiritual abuse!
Born in Pakistan & raised in Southern California, & after only 9 months as Metro United Way's Dir. of Major & Legacy Gifts, she rose to this position!
Gwen is Cave Hill Cemetery's only 6th leader in almost 200 yrs. with roughly 300 acres & an arboretum, under her care! In fact, Cave Hill cemetery is considered by PBS to be 1 of the world’s greatest cemeteries!
A math tutor & frmr. GED Math Instructor with a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Spelman College & an MBA in Mrktg, Communication & Organizational Behavior at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon Univ. Brittany is a proud native of Detroit.
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.
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.
Dr. Kamal Khiani was instrumental in finding a solution to a rare disease called severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)- a variation of the so-called “Bubble Boy Disease” that made his child wildly susceptible to fungal, bacterial & viral infections.
Impassioned after surviving a Sept. 6, 2018, mass shooting in Cincinnati, OH., Whitney cofounded Whitney/Strong-a non-profit focused on responsible gun ownership & ending gun violence by taking a non-partisan approach to legislation, with her husband, Waller.
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
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.
Tawanda is a native of Zimbabwe, but has become an American immigrant success story! His favorite saying is that he enjoys mentoring young professionals to grow their wings “so they too can fly.”
Tawanda Chitapa
Zimbabwean Immigrant & American Healthcare I.T. Expert, Mentor, and Soccer Fanatic
Interviewed: 05-21-2021
Adria embodies hope, integrity, humanity & has focused her career on lifting some of society’s most vulnerable populations & being of service to others.
Workforce thought leader Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, works with organizations of all sizes to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps & making managers more effective in their roles.
Di's personal goals have been to champion small business ownership & success by working to remove the obstacles that keep people from achieving the "American Dream."
Di Tran
Serial Entrepreneur, Computer Engineer, Mentor and Vietnamese Immigrant
Interviewed: 01-24-2020
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
Since learning how to draw at the age of 2, Ms. Baker dreamt of becoming an artist. Endowed with a strong work ethic & the support of her parents, she continued to practice art until enrolling in college & graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1964 from Baylor University.
Foster is a business executive & entrepreneur who has been involved with start-up & early-stage business enterprises as well as more mature companies.
T. Vernon Foster
Senior Executive Director/Assistant Dean-The University of Louisville, College of Business
Interviewed: 12-13-2019
He talks about his Sept. 2018 major stroke, & how it taught him Attitude is Everything-no matter what your challenge you need to believe with all your heart & soul you can overcome it. So many people come to their adversity already defeated. I took my recovery 1 day at a time & always had daily goals.
🚑 Steve Cunanan🚑
Past Regional Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross - Kentucky Region (2019-2024)
Interviewed: 12-06-2019
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.
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
Take Me Home is a not for profit, volunteer-based foundation that has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001.
Phil was a very close friend with Founder Brandon McGuinness, who sadly died at age 27 in 2007. Fuck Cancer - F C Cancer Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Visit the Fuck Cancer homepage to show your support at www.fuckcancer.org/
Braylyn Stewart, who creates under the artist name Resko, is a mural artist, tattoo artist & conceptual artist living & working in Louisville.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Robert is motivated by the form that a dancer gains from training in the traditions of classical ballet, where respect & discipline can facilitate breathtaking strength & freedom.
Since the age of 11, Alex has been leading a bipartisan effort in the Kentucky legislature to end the use of corporal punishment in schools. Alex's MoxieTalk was conducted @ the age of 15, making Alex BY FAR, the youngest guest ever featured on MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs.
Josh celebrates the brilliance & strength of marginalized people including LGBTQ+ & Black communities through photography & collaborative storytelling.
Lee has published over 1300 poems in more than 300 magazines in America & abroad. Produced 9 plays, wrote the script for The Moonshine War (MGM, 1970, starring Alan Alda, Richard Widmark, etc.), & has published thousands of articles & short stories in everything from Playgirl to Mountain Life & Work.
She collects, curates exhibitions, writes, lectures, & appraises fine quilts. Zegart has curated many exhibits in the U.S. & abroad, & lectures on all aspects of quilt history & aesthetics.
Namm has been written about in The New York Times, The Economist, Slate, Business Week, Scientific American, The Atlantic & more. Naam is also the multi-award-winning author of five books, including "The Nexus Trilogy" science fiction novels.
American multi-instrumentalist, singer, & composer who was a founding member of alternative rock band R.E.M.
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
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
Former American & Canadian football QB who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the NFL's Houston Oilers & the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos. Moon also played for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, & Kansas City Chiefs.
In her role as Asst. Master Distiller, McCall will continue working under the direction of Master Distiller Chris Morris on the innovation & the development of new products within Woodford Reserve.
Trained 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah & 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify. Baffert has won 5 KY Derbies, 7 Preakness Stakes, 3 Belmont Stakes, & 3 KY. Oaks.
Bob Baffert
Legendary American Racehorse Trainer & 2018 & 2015 Triple Crown Winner
Interviewed: 05-03-2019
Today the Healing Place campus is expanding & has several thousand alumni with a 75% recovery rate.
2007 recipient of the Bobby Bowden Award, a natl. honor presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes & played college football at Univ. of KY. & was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 4th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Tamme also played for the Denver Broncos & Atlanta Falcons.
Jacob Tamme
(2008-2016) retired NFL player & University of KY. Athletics Hall of Fame
Interviewed: 05-02-2019
Conrad worked his way through the ranks, rising to Asst. Chief in the LPD & later an Asst. Chief in the newly merged Louisville Metro Police Dept. (LMPD). As a Lieutenant Colonel with the LMPD, Conrad was Commander of the Administrative Bureau. Chief Conrad left the LMPD in 2005 to become Chief of the Glendale (AZ) Police Dept.
Chief Steve Conrad-(2012-2020)
Former Louisville Metro Chief of Police (2012-2020)
Interviewed: 05-01-2019
Her dissertation focused on social networks of parents of students with autism as a proxy measure of social capital. Previously, Dr. Gallagher supervised programming for children with autism & trained school/district/state/national groups of professionals on Evidence Based Practices (EBPs).
Trisha Gallagher, Ed.D.
Former-Administrative Specialist, Exceptional Child Education for the Jeff. Co. Public School System
Interviewed: 03-29-2019
Ferdinand serves as the Executive Director for (TARC), the largest public transit agency in the Commonwealth of KY. Carrying 15 million annual passengers & is responsible for the ldrshp. & direction for all operations in the system.
Ferdinand L. Risco, Jr.
Former Executive Director-(TARC)-The Transit Authority of River City
Interviewed: 03-10-2019
Dr. Tuckson in 1995 organized The African-American Health Initiative, Inc, (TAAHI). The goal of TAAHI was to improve the "health IQ" or "health literacy” & encourage & foster more responsible participation, by patients, in their own healthcare.
Dr. Wayne B. Tuckson, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Former President- Greater Louisville Medical Society
Interviewed: 03-08-2019
His passion for handcrafted quality is matched only by his dedication to his family. Peerless has remained in family hands for five generations, & the business is now bonded to stay in the family for at least five more generations.
Since 1984, Greg has served 35+ years with the Louisville Redbirds, Louisville RiverBats & now Louisville Bats in many diverse roles.
As President Texas Roadhouse, Inc., which owns & operates more than 575 restaurants in 49 states & 9 countries, Scott joined TX. Roadhouse in 2002 as the Chief Financial Officer-“CFO” & was promoted to Pres. in 2011
Kilburn became fascinated with the art of distillation during college and claimed it to be the perfect balance of chemistry, biology, & physics. His fascination led him to obsessively research the process & science of distillation.
Smith has won the most Breeders' Cup races of any jockey with 26 Breeders' Cup wins. Smith also is the 2nd leading jockey of all time in earnings with over $300 million. In 2018, Smith rode Justify to the Triple Crown, becoming the oldest jockey to win the title at age 52.
Prior to Dick’s philanthropic efforts, he served in the Vietnam War as a combat photographer & graduated from the University of Louisville.
Today the Healing Place campus is expanding & has several thousand alumni with a 75% recovery rate.
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 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
I’m not a stay-at-home wife. I’m an investor in real estate, the tech sector, & lifestyle brands.
Fawn Weaver
Bestselling Author & Co-Founder/Historian Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey
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 more about Mark's career as a licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) & COO & Co-Founder of The InnerView Counseling & Consultation Services.
Learn why Time.com called him the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.”
Dr. Parsley holds Bd. Certifications from American Bd. of Dermatology, Dermatopathology, of Hair Restoration Surgery AND holds his ACLA certification.
Dr. William 'Bill' M. Parsley
Dermatologist & Founder of the Parsley Waldman Hair Center
Interviewed: 12-10-2017
Prior to serving as KY.’s 61st Governor overseeing a$10 billion enterprise 30,000+ employees, Steve served as Attny. Genl. from 1979-83 & LT. Gov. from 1983-87, as well as a KY. House of Reps from 1973-79. In 1987, before his 1st term as Governor in 2007, he joined Stites & Harbison law firm & supervised their Lexington, KY. office.
Governor Steven L. Beshear
61st Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky (2007-2015)
Interviewed: 12-08-2017
Flynn had plans to go into medicine, not to mention his 15 years of military service in the U.S. Army, as well as being based out of Landstuhl, Germany from 2002-2007, but let’s back up, Flynn decided to go into medical equipment & pharmaceutical sales instead, changing the course of his professional life.
Dr. Joseph Flynn
Executive Director & Physician-in-Chief, Norton Cancer Institute (NCI)
Interviewed: 12-08-2017
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
Learn how Dr. Allan Parnell rose from a rural one-room schoolhouse to create a trucking empire.
Dr. Allan Parnell
Chairman of the Board, Mister “P” Express Trucking Company
Interviewed: 11-05-2017
With Maryhurst more than 43 years, Judy is nationally recognized for her work with children who are survivors of abuse & neglect. Since 1990, she has served as Pres. & CEO of Maryhurst, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse for kids & families in KY.
Judy Lambeth
Former President and CEO, MaryHurst, Inc. (Nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse for KY. kids & families) (1990-2020)
Interviewed: 11-03-2017
How Amy Leenerts overcame childhood sexual abuse to train the public to recognize and prevent human trafficking.
William Kellibrew IV is an international advocate for civil, human, women, children, and victims’ rights.
William Kellibrew IV
International Advocate for Civil, Human, Women, Children, and Victims’ Rights
Interviewed: 09-28-2017
In 1999, Claypool founded Bulldogs in the Bluegrass. a program that provides summer internships in Louisville, Kentucky for Yale undergraduates. Since it began, Bulldogs in the Bluegrass has brought over 570 Yalies to experience Louisville through a total immersion experience. Of those, many have returned to Louisville for full-time employment after graduation.
Anshu Gupta, popularly known as the Clothing Man, is the Founder of an India-based nonprofit Goonj and one of India’s leading social entrepreneurs.
Anshu Gupta
Founder, India-based Nonprofit Goonj & One of India’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs
Interviewed: 09-26-2017
Nat Irvin, II has taught change management, leadership, future studies, and team dynamics since 2007.
Nat Irvin II
Author, Innovator, Futurist, Teacher, Commentator & Founder of Thrivals at IdeaFestival
Interviewed: 09-26-2017
Wendy Whelan spent 30 years with New York City Ballet, 23 of those years as principal dancer.
Ryan Burch (Saviano)
Actor and Student at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
Interviewed: 08-27-2017
Kinsey Morrison
Political Activist, Cancer Survivor, and National Merit Scholar
Interviewed: 08-27-2017
Creativity, curiosity and discipline define Delanor Manson’s accomplishments across many fields.
Delanor Manson
CEO-Kentucky Nurses Assoc., Retired U.S. Navy Captain & Owner, Koi Gallery
Interviewed: 03-24-2017
The desire to serve her community and have a greater impact on more people fuels Theresa Reno-Weber to excel.
Jerry E. Abramson
Former Mayor of Louisville Metro (2003-2011) & (1986-1999), and Former Director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the White House for President Barack Obama
Interviewed: 03-24-2017
Abby Drane leads Uspiritus, whose mission is healing the hearts and minds of vulnerable youth and their families.
Abby Drane
Past President/CEO, Bellewood & Brooklawn (formerly Uspiritus, Inc.)
Interviewed: 12-02-2016
Conrad Bachmann
Founder, Louisville International Festival of Films, and Hollywood Actor
Interviewed: 10-14-2016
Amanda Duffy’s desire to break boundaries and her competitive spirit to succeed drive her every day.
A competitive spirit drives Chris Morris in his pursuit for excellence as a master distiller.
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.
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
Heather Howell’s desire to inspire her children and fear of failure power her in selecting her projects and in growing beverage brands.
Heather Howell
Director of Global Innovation & Trademark, Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands
Interviewed: 10-23-2015
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.
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
The 1993 tragic murder of their daughter, Mary, thrust Pat Byron and her husband, John, into advocacy work for domestic violence victims.
Elizabeth Kitzito sees her cookie business as a way to provide for her family here and in Uganda.
Jim Allen
Vice Chairman at Baird & Former, President and CEO, Hilliard Lyons
Interviewed: 10-10-2014
Chef Edward Lee wakes every morning with a passion for his work, and for learning and discovering new things.
Chef Edward Lee
Internationally Renowned Chef & Founder of 610 Magnolia & Milkwood Restaurants
Interviewed: 10-11-2013
The mantra “You are pure potential,” from his improv mentor, Dr. Martin de Maat, motivates Chris Hartman in his work against discrimination.
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
Joni Jenkins is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and serves as chairwoman of the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation.
Louisville-native Scotty Davenport is enjoying a notable career as a basketball coach in his own hometown.
Coach “Scotty” Davenport
Head Coach, Bellarmine University Men’s Basketball Team (2005-)
Interviewed: 07-24-2009
Chef Dean Corbett (1962-2018)
Proprietor & Chef of Jack’s, Equus, & Corbett’s Restaurants
Interviewed: 05-30-2008
Georgia Davis Powers (1923-2016)
Former Kentucky State Senator (1968-1989) & Civil Rights Activist
Interviewed: 05-30-2008
Francene Cucinello will ALWAYS be remembered for loving to get people talking and challenge them to think.
Rowan Claypool is a social entrepreneur who believes that young knowledge economy workers are the future to prosperous communities.
Christopher 2X is driven by the plight of the poor and wants to help them transform their mindset.
