Fueled by Passion, Driven by Purpose, Ingrid Newkirk Crusades for Animal Rights
Ingrid spent the early years of her life in Great Britain – specifically, in the Orkney Islands and in Ware, Hertfordshire. When she was seven years of age, her family moved to New Delhi, India. The...
View ArticleHow Whitney Wolfe, the Queen Bee of Dating, Fosters Gender Equality
The daughter of a property manager and a stay-at-home mom, Whitney Wolfe enjoyed a happy, quiet childhood, growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah. When it was time for university, Whitney chose to attend...
View ArticleDo the Work, Integrity Matters, Use Your Voice – Lessons from David Muir
As a high school senior, David chose to interview one of his teachers for his Public Speaking class project. The teacher, who’d recently fallen while horseback riding, was explaining that her injuries...
View ArticleHow One Woman Overcame Personal Struggles to Impact Millions
Mary-Claire was born on February 27, 1946 to Harvey and Clarice King in Evanston, Illinois – a city just north of Chicago. She, younger brother Paul, a stepsister and a stepbrother all had a relatively...
View ArticleThere’s a Reason They’re Called EPIC Bars – It’s an Epic story!
Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest have come a long way since their time at Austin High School in Texas where they would occasionally lock eyes. It wasn’t until they were both enrolled at Texas State...
View Article“I got my start by giving myself a start!”
After a lifetime as slaves, Owen and Minerva Breedlove became free people when the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863. Both Owen and Minerva continued to work...
View ArticleA Tale of Passion, Purpose, Persistence, and True Success
There’s a great deal of discussion as to what type of impact childhood experiences might have on kids, both in the moment and as they grow into adulthood. In at least one case, a positive and...
View ArticleThis Fearless Brand is “Powered by Poo®”
About an hour’s drive south of Chicago, in Northern Indiana, lies one of the most surprisingly popular tourist attractions in America’s heartland. It’s not a theme park, not a sports venue, and it’s...
View ArticleTracking Diamonds –& What Else Leanne?
Just a short drive from Brisbane, Queensland, lies a six-acre estate featuring a large “rustic” house, chickens, horses, and a neighbor with 60 goats. While the property might seem somewhat common,...
View ArticleWhat If ‘The Most Interesting Man in the World’ Really Was?
He can speak Russian… in French. If he were to pat you on the back, you would list it on your resume. He once had an awkward moment…just to see what it was like. Sharks have a week dedicated to… Read...
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