A mom, a singer, and an inspiring leader with a passion for creating access for women to run for office. She is a force! Check out the latest episode with Lacey Cruse ..read more

A transplant from Oceanside, California who accidentally fell in love with Wichita State University and he is even one of my go to mentors when I am looking for direction. He shares his thanks to the mentors that have shown radical empathy, inspired him to believe in himself, and see his true potential. Listen now to hear my full conversation with Joseph Shepard ..read more

She is the ultimate hustler! As an entrepreneur in Wichita, KS and a Mentor at Rise Up For Youth, Keyocsha Brown has a passion for making over women of all ages and helping them shine from the inside out. She has such an inspiring story and a list of dynamic mentors that shaped her into the woman and mentor she is today. Listen up to get the full scoop ..read more

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Marquetta Atkins is a community educator who brings her passion for working with youth and her creative energy to the table as a mentor and facilitator while embracing all of the beautiful parts of her city. For years she has dedicated herself to ensuring that young people are equipped with the tools for a better future. Tune in to hear her story ..read more

She is a full on Wichitan, a Graduate of Southeast high school, and a Graduate of Wichita State University! As a Thriving Advocate for Kansas Appleseed, Tajahnaé Stocker works with communities to identify and act on hunger policy issues facing Kansans. As an organizer in the food justice movement in Wichita before joining Kansas Appleseed–including with the ICT Community Fridge–Tajahnaé’s work is rooted in racial and economic justice for all and believes food is a right, period.  ..read more

Mentoring the Next podcast is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community. On this episode you will hear from the Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus life at Newman University, Vanessa Rials. At a young age, Vanessa wanted to lead the country, advise others, and make world a better place. Today she is mentoring and guiding youth directly and indirectly with her passions an ..read more

Mentoring the Next is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community. On this episode you will hear from the Hair and Makeup Supervisor on the National Broadway Tour of Hairspray, Joshua Harris. It all began with a dream, a love for designing wigs, and a kick in the pants from the mentor of all mentors. Now, he is leaving for his second National Broadway tour! Listen now to get the full ..read more

Mentoring the Next is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community. On this episode you will hear from the founder of Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead, Sierra Marie Bonn. It all started with Mr. Mahoney in the 3rd grade exposing a little redhead who had her sights on being a princess, to Lego Robotics. Now, as a first generation college graduate, Sierra Bonn is the princess in a lab coat with ..read more