Carolyn Tandy, the SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Humana, Inc., has had an amazing career, spanning from the White House to the Fortune 500. In this conversation we learn more about her journey, her mentors, and her vision

Leadership Legends: Tom Owen, Archivist and Historian

Jun 16th, 2022 51m 2s

Dr. Tom Owen is a Louisville legend. An archivist with the University of Louisville for decades, a former member of the Louisville Board of Alderman, a former Metro Council member from district 9, a mayoral candidate, and a partner with the Le

Amy Luttrell, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

Feb 2nd, 2022 39m 14s

Aaron is joined by his friend (and former Leadership Kentucky classmate) Amy Luttrell, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Amy came to Louisville to lead Goodwill in 2014 after decades with the organization in Pennsylvania, O

Dan Mann, Regional Airport Authority

Nov 3rd, 2021 45m 37s

Dan Mann is the Executive Director of the Regional Airport Authority, and he shares his journey from the military to airport management, the importance of building networks, and how to lead a critical piece of infrastructure through a global cr

Cynthia Knapek, President of Leadership Louisville Center, with guest interviewer Mike Moll

Sep 14th, 2021 55m 54s

Mike Moll, SVP of PNC Bank, takes on the role of interviewer in this conversation with Cynthia Knapek, President of the Leadership Louisville Center. Topics include the science of leadership, the power of confidence and courage, and something a

David Lopez, Chief Development Officer, Metro United Way

Aug 20th, 2021 46m 4s

David Lopez came to Louisville in 2018 as the Chief Development Officer at Metro United Way. A Mexican-American originally from San Diego, David brings a fresh perspective to our city, and it's reflected in this conversation. We talk about his

Leadership Legends: Mayor Jerry Abramson

Jun 9th, 2021 53m 59s

Jerry Abramson is a legend in Louisville leadership. As a mayor for 21 years, a Lieutenant Governor, and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to President Obama, he has seen our government work at all levels, and he brings those experiences

Stephen George, President & GM of Louisville Public Media

Apr 18th, 2021 50m 51s

Louisville Public Media President and General Manager Stephen George stops by the podcast to discuss his career journey - across multiple cities and multiple forms of media - to eventually come back to his hometown and lead an organization that

Dave Christopher, Founder of AMPED

Mar 26th, 2021 59m 26s

Dave Christopher is the Founder and CEO of AMPED (Academy of Music Production Education and Development) in the Russell neighborhood, and he's also leading the newly opened Russell Technology Business Incubator (RTBI). He and Aaron discuss the

David Mattingly, WAVE 3 News

Mar 1st, 2021 56m 54s

Louisville native David Mattingly is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist with four decades of experience reporting domestically and abroad. For 23 years David had a front-row seat to history as a CNN National Correspondent, but he con

Col. Pam Stevenson, State Representative

Jan 28th, 2021 45m 20s

Colonel Pam Stevenson has had an incredible journey, from the West End of Louisville to the US Air Force (and stations around the globe) for 27 years - and then back to Louisville and into the Kentucky House of Representatives for District 43.

Mike Moll, SVP of PNC Bank

Jan 11th, 2021 44m 9s

Aaron gets a chance to catch up with a longtime friend, Mike Moll, Senior VP at PNC Bank. Mike grew and developed his leadership over a long career with PNC here in his hometown of Louisville. Mike and Aaron discuss how a career can evolve even

Dr. OJ Oleka, President of AIKCU

Dec 2nd, 2020 59m 16s

Aaron spends an hour with Dr. OJ Oleka and they discuss everything from leading during a pandemic, to education as a path out of poverty, to being black and politically conservative in 2020. At one point OJ mentions this book which we said woul

Jeff Ashley, Founder and President, Ashley Roundtree

Nov 13th, 2020 46m 40s

Aaron and Jeff discuss how the nonprofit sector, which is the fourth largest employer in the commonwealth of Kentucky, is surviving during COVID-19 and how more members of our community can get involved in philanthropy to help make our city bet

Christy Holly, former Head Coach, Racing Louisville F.C.

Oct 15th, 2020 53m 8s

New Louisvillian Christy Holly, the head coach of Racing Louisville F.C., talks to Aaron about the importance of family, why he likes cities with a river in the middle, and how he hopes to inspire a community.Support the show

Evon Smith, President & CEO, OneWest

Sep 28th, 2020 51m 43s

In this episode, Evon Smith, CEO of OneWest talks with us about her journey to leadership and to Louisville – and what makes the West End a unique, vibrant place. Support the show

Ben Reno-Weber, Executive Director of the Microsoft Future of Work Initiative

Sep 15th, 2020 51m 44s

Aaron is back at it behind the mic and bringing you some fresh insight from our friend Ben Reno-Weber. His story is a fascinating example of how exposing ourselves to other cultures, worldviews, and even parts of town can inform the ways we bri

Lisa Benson, President and Publisher, Business First

Sep 8th, 2020 46m 39s

Lisa Benson is the leader of one of Louisville's largest media outlets, Louisville Business First, part of a national network of business journals. Aaron and Lisa discuss the challenges of becoming a leader just in time for 2020, gain an outsid

Walter Woods, CEO, Humana Foundation

Aug 30th, 2020 53m 4s

Aaron Miller sits down with Walter Woods, who moved to Louisville in 2017 to lead the Humana Foundation. They discuss leadership, ego, getting out of your own way, racial justice, and the importance of being a mentor. Support the show

Robert Barry Fleming, Exec Artistic Director at Actors Theatre of Louisville

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 3m

Robert Barry Fleming talks about growing up in Frankfort and returning to Louisville to lead an iconic Louisville arts institution. Robert mentions three sources that we want to add here to the notes:- Catalyst Project- Racial Equity Institute-

Scott Martin, River Heritage Conservancy

Jun 30th, 2020 44m 17s

Parks! Outdoors! Quality of place! A community is often defined by the quality of its public spaces, and Scott Martin chats about how Louisville can become an even greater, healthier, and more equitable community by working on our park systems

Sadiqa Reynolds, CEO of Louisville Urban League

Jun 16th, 2020 56m 33s

Sadiqa Reynolds, President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League, has a frank and honest discussion about race, the West End, "essential workers," and white allies.Support the show

Nikki Lanier, Senior VP, Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Jun 12th, 2020 45m 3s

Recorded on June 4. Nikki shares her insights on protesters, race relations, and how the business community can be part of the solution.Nikki references a book in the discussion, and it is The Covenant with Black America by various contributors

Dr. Monalisa Tailor, President of the Greater Louisville Medical Society

Jun 1st, 2020 45m 21s

Dr. Tailor is only the 6th woman to be elected President of the Greater Louisville Medical Society as well being the first Indian-American leader of that organization (and one of the youngest ever!). Aaron and Dr. Tailor discuss what unique tal