You could call him Mr. Roncalli. Chuck Weisenbach grew up in the shadow the of southside Indianapolis High School, graduated there and for the past 39 years has led the Blue Ribbon school. In this episode, the Roncalli president offers perspective on a resurgence in Catholic education, the evolving state of education in Indiana and the important role of the private sector.

In his more than 25 years in the entertainment business, Elevate Entertainment & Event Support Services CEO Andy Wilson has seen Indianapolis’ emergence as a music city. From small venues to Taylor Swift, Indy is making its mark as a destination for prime-time performers, and that means some high notes for the city’s brand and economy.

Girl Scout Cookie season. It is a beloved tradition that has provided enormous financial support and entrepreneurial experiences for generations of young girls. And while Girl Scouts of Central Indiana sells more than 3 million boxes of cookies annually, CEO Danielle Shockey says it is just a fraction of a new and deeper mission to empower girls to become leaders. And it’s grabbing national headlines.

For nearly 40 years, Shepherd Community Center has stayed true to its simple yet powerful mission of “breaking the cycle of poverty.” The Indianapolis east side nonprofit is in the business of changing lives-- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. In this episode, the center’s passionate CEO, Jay Height, talks about Shepherd’s enormous impact, the challenges of increasing demand for services and what he sees as an emerging epidemic: loneliness.

He’s a musician. A cheesemaker. A game designer. A filmmaker. But most of all, Tommy Reddicks is an educator. In this episode, find out how this Wyoming native-turned Hoosier has combined his diverse background with a passion for education to create Paramount Schools of Excellence and why it’s a model grabbing national attention.

While Indiana has obvious strengths in the life sciences, from the private sector to world class academic institutions, does it have what it takes to be a global leader? Biocrossroads CEO Vince Wong believes the answer is an unequivocal yes. In this episode he makes the case for Indiana as a life sciences epicenter and offers perspective on the impact that could have.

From Artificial Intelligence to shifting patient care models, healthcare delivery is undergoing transformational change. In this episode, Community Health Network Chief Transformation Officer Dr. Patrick McGill talks technology, accessibility and the biggest challenges facing the healthcare system in Indiana.

In January, the Indy Ignite will give Indiana its first look at professional volleyball. The Ignite are set to open play in the eight-team Pro Volleyball Federation in the new Fishers Events Center. General Manager and President MK Huse gives us an inside look at what fans can expect, and why she wants the team’s impact to extend far beyond the court.

Kathryn Haigh entered the University of Cincinnati with designs on a career in fashion. But an art history class would change all that and ignite her passion for museums. In this episode, the first female CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art talks about career, her vision for the museum and what she views as a cultural transformation in Indy.

“It’s been exciting and energizing to see firsthand…and then think about how we can grow even more.” She grew up near Boston, but Vanessa Green Sinders is now very much a Hoosier. In this episode, the CEO of the Indiana Chamber talks about her path from small town New England to the heart of the Midwest, and her vision to elevate Indiana on a global stage.