The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create a space for folks to share their experiences and ideas for how we can improve our educational system.

Dr. Ashlei Evans

Back in 2017, I was given the opportunity to go on my first mission trip to South Africa. Initially, the trip was booked, but someone had to drop out; therefore, I was given the opportunity to go. The only downside was I had to raise about $2000 in two weeks. At the time, I was a middle school teacher and I was finishing my doctoral degree. I didn’t have the money hanging around. Despite not having the funds at the moment, I agreed to go and I immediately began to fund raise. I had never been good at asking people for anything, especially money. Read more>>

Courtney Wilkerson

People have done a lot of kind things for me through out my career. But, I truly believe one of the most kind things that’s been done.. Is by one of my close friends Brittany Rodgers. She allowed me to sleep on her couch for months in Los Angeles when I decided to move there. Her pure heart for doing that really meant a lot to me and I’ll forever be indebted to her. Read more>>

Al Romas

In the mid 1990’s I was the warm up act for ESPN’s Espy Awards at Radio City Music Hall. I had been a comic for about 5 years and this was by far the largest venue I had worked. (Probably still is). I went on before the show went live and did 15 mins of sports related standup. Athletes, their agents, lawyers and significant others were in the crowd. As I began, I noticed they were still coming in. The balcony was full of ‘regular’ people and they were great. It was the people in front of me that wouldn’t pay attention. Read more>>