Louis Byrd has a story you need to hear, a project you need to pay attention to, and a perspective you can learn from. Take the time to listen to him on this episode; you’ll be better because of it.

Louis on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisbyrd/

Mellie Blue Branding: https://www.mellieblue.com/

Mutual Musicians Foundation: http://www.mutualmusicians.org/

Quay Coffee: http://quaycoffee.com/

Ruby Jean’s Juicery: https://www.rubyjeansjuicery.com/

Carol Espinosa visits with us this week to tell us about her journey from growing up in Rio to becoming an entrepreneur in love with Kansas City.

Carol on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedomcompanies/

Freedom Companies: http://freedomcompaniesinc.com/

Chai Shai: http://www.chaishaikc.com/

Kick Comedy Theater: https://www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/

KC Improv: http://kansascitycomedy.com/

KC Tour de BBQ: http://kc.tourdebbq.com/

KC Tour de Bier: http://bikewalkkc.org/tourdebier/

Lead to Read KC: http://www.leadtoreadkc.org/

Cam Awesome is exactly what his name says...Awesome! Cam has a unique boxing style that’s helped him deliver multiple national titles over the past several years. He has a great story as an athlete, but also as a super-confident, energetic, fun loving person. Cam is someone you have to know about!

Cam’s Website: http://www.celebritysportsspeaker.com/

Ronald McDonald House of KC: https://www.rmhckc.org/

Skate City Roller Hockey: http://www.skatecitykansas.com/hockey.html

Gambal’s Social Club: http://www.gambals.com/

Fud Vegan Restaurant: http://www.eatfud.com/

Brewtop OP: http://thebrewtop.com/location-overland-park/

Shawnee Mission Park: http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/shawnee_mission.cfm

This week, Danny O’Neill from The Roasterie tells us how he started his business and why he stayed in Kansas City.

Danny on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-o-neill-09256a8/

The Roasterie: https://www.theroasterie.com/

Aloha Chopsticks: https://www.alohachopstix.com/#/

Phoenix Family: http://www.phoenixfamily.org/

Church of the Resurrection: http://cor.org/

Jack Stack: http://www.jackstackbbq.com/

Rozzelle Court @ The Nelson Atkins: http://www.nelson-atkins.org/visit/dining-and-shopping/dining/

This week is a great show as Jake Jacobson gives us insight into how he spreads the word about Children’s Mercy around KC and the country.

Children’s Mercy: http://www.childrensmercy.org/

Ronald McDonald House: https://www.rmhckc.org/

Hallmark: http://www.hallmark.com/

KC Marathon: http://www.sportkc.org/marathon/

Noah’s Bandage Project: https://noahsbandageproject.com/

Indian Creek Trail: http://kcparks.org/recreation/indian-creek-greenway/

Tomahawk Creek Trail: https://www.traillink.com/trail/tomahawk-creek-trail/

Jack Stack BBQ: http://www.jackstackbbq.com/

BB’s Lawnside BBQ: http://bbslawnsidebbq.com/

Spokes Cafe & Cyclery: http://www.spokeskc.com/

This week's guest is major league! Marie Dispenza is the Director of Royals Charities. She explains how her organization functions independently and in concert with our Royals. Plus, she adds some great Hidden Gems!

Marie on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marietdispenza/

Royals Charities: http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/royals-charities/

Cafe Gratitude: http://cafegratitudekc.com/

Pirate’s Bone Coffee: http://www.piratesbonecoffee.com/

Brookside KC: http://www.brooksidekc.org/

This week on KC Greats, John Pryor of Madison Flitch shares his unique story with us. From the tech industry to handmade furniture with great KC stories built into them. John is bringing a very interesting blend of traditional B-School background with today’s maker movement to create a great new business here in KC.

John on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pryorjohn/

Madison Flitch: http://www.madisonflitch.com/

https://www.facebook.com/madisonflitch/

https://twitter.com/madisonflitch

Urban Lumber Co: http://urbanlumberco.com/

Marc Adams School of Woodworking: http://www.marcadams.com/

909 Walnut Apartments: http://909walnut.com/

Extra Virgin: http://www.extravirginkc.com/

Nara: http://narakc.com/

Brioche: http://www.briochekc.com/

Kauffman Center: http://www.kauffmancenter.org/

This week's guest, Leddy Glenn-Ludwig, shares some insights on the world of special education teacher. She's making an impact in our schools every day, even opening her home as part of her work.

Leddy on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leddy-glenn-ludwig-ma-ma-02a64673

Donna's Dress Shop: http://www.donnasdressshop.com/

Betty Rae's Ice Cream: http://bettyraes.com/

Bier Station: http://bierstation.com/

This week's guest, Christal Watson, tells us about her organization; the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce. Christal shares great information about the challenges that minority business owners face and what she's doing to lift them up.

Christal on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-e-watson-84ba5334

Heartland Black Chamber: http://www.heartlandblackchamber.org/

Federal Reserve Bank of KC: https://www.kansascityfed.org/

UMB: https://www.umb.com/

Enterprise Bank: http://www.enterprisebank.com/?l=kc

Liberty Bank: http://www.libertybank.net/

Greater KC Chamber: https://www.kcchamber.com/

University of Phoenix: http://www.phoenix.edu/

KCK Community College: http://www.kckcc.edu/

Metropolitan Community College: http://www.mcckc.edu/

UMKC: http://www.umkc.edu/

Milano: http://www.milanokc.net/

Crown Center: http://www.crowncenter.com/

This week on KC Greats, I'm joined by Jonathan Tasler. Jonathan's company, Air Charter Team, plays a critical part of making our Presidential Election work. Join me to find out what that is!

Jonathan on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tasler-16456331

Air Charter Team: http://www.aircharterteam.com/

FB Photo Page: https://www.facebook.com/taslerphoto/

Jonathan’s Smug Mug Page: http://tasler.smugmug.com/

Arvonia Historical Preservation Society: https://www.facebook.com/arvoniaks/

Northland Exposure Artists’ Gallery: http://www.northlandartists.com/index.html

Flint Hills: https://www.travelks.com/flint-hills/

English Landing Park: http://parkvillemo.gov/departments/parks-recreation-dept/english-landing-park/

Wyandotte County Lake Park: https://www.wycokck.org/InternetDept.aspx?id=18100&menu_id=1016&banner=15284

Overland Park Arboretum: https://www.opkansas.org/things-to-see-and-do/arboretum-and-botanical-gardens/

Continental Flight 12 Incident at Downtown Airport: https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19650701-0