David L. Robbins: The Foundation of a Writer
Photo courtesy of David L. Robbins “Whatever you are writing about, you want it to be authentic.” David L. Robbins, the son of WWII…
Deborah Joy Winans: More to Come
Photos by J. Bolin “Always look for ways to grow.” When Deborah Joy Winans was growing up in the influential and legendary Winans family,…
The Many Shades of Leroy Campbell
Photo courtesy of Leroy Campbell “Talk about the story of what we are.” Self-taught artist Leroy Campbell was born in the Gadsden Green projects…
Jeffrey Wright: Next Level Cinema
Photos by Sandro Baebler “The way an actor learns the craft is on the stage.” Jeffrey Wright is a thoughtful and immensely talented actor…
BK Fulton: Faith In Action, Deeds Not Words
Photos by Jessica Knox and styling by Nikki Tucker “The win is in the work.” Faith is how BK Fulton describes the force that…
Chris Howard’s Principal of Integrity
Chris Howard, president of Robert Morris University (RMU). Photo by Michael Will. “Great leaders are transparent, fair, and consistent.” Chris Howard’s story began in…
Eric Darius: The Sax Sage of SagiDarius
Photo by Aric Thompson “Make music that unites us all.” Saxophonist Eric Darius knew he had to work harder than everyone else to become…
Jacqui Coles’ Call to the Word
Jacqui Coles. Photos by Jeffery Mabry. “Know what you will and won’t tolerate.” Jacqui Coles is from Goochland County, Virginia, a small rural town…
Rob Chesnut: Bringing Ethics and Values to Silicon Valley
Rob Chesnut, Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb. Photo by Asa Mathat. “Lead by example.” Rob Chesnut’s open-mindedness to the possibilities of the internet led…
Adriana Trigiani’s Hope for Humanity
Photo courtesy of Adriana Trigiani “Expose yourself to what is beautiful about this world.” Adriana Trigiani is a proud Italian American, prolific fiction writer,…