Today, most people know Joy Eakins as the businesswoman behind Cornerstone Data, the successful and fast-growing consulting firm based in Wichita. Her business acumen even landed her as the Wichita Chamber Chair in 2023, where she both challenged and encouraged our small business community.

That’s the Joy most people see, the business leader, but I’ve come to know a different side of Joy Eakins – a principled fighter – and her story is worth sharing. 

We talk about the challenges she’s overcome, her time on the Wichita School Board, and I ask her what our state needs in its next Governor and if she is going to run? I hope you enjoy the discussion with my friend, Joy Eakins.