Listen to a special extended feature with Lousine Adjemian of RadNet! She's the Director of Mammography Training, and she's created a special dance party to help people get moving, and healing! Photo, courtesy of Lousine Adjemian: Lousine leading the way at a recent "Dance Your Way To Health" event for survivors and patients.

He’s inspiring young volleyball players all over the metro! Coach Boo has not only taken the Reseda Charter High School team from a non-winning season to winning championships in just a few years, he’s leading a non-profit as well! He chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about Outrigger Youth Athletics, and more! Photo: Isebiu Reyes “Coach Boo” during a volleyball match. Courtesy of Isebiu Reyes.

Clothing, food, school supplies - if it’s needed, Karin Foreman finds a way to provide it! She leads the BE Helping Hands ministry, a program Karin started in 2016 to help people all over Southern California, who need a little extra support. Photo: Karin Foreman (left) and her daughter, Moriah. Courtesy of Karin Foreman (Connect via FB - https://www.facebook.com/BEHelpingHands)

Named as one of the 2026 Orange County Teachers of the Year, Mrs. Lee uses an array of hands-on activities to help her students learn quickly, all while having fun and building a strong foundation! Photo: (center) Teacher Megan Lee, in her classroom at Loera Elementary, getting honored by OCDE. (Courtesy of Megan Lee)

Jenna Grabow and her sister-in-law Anna Lundmark are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! Jenna, who is autistic, struggled to find a job after graduating from beauty school. So, she teamed up with Anna to create their own beauty brand! One of their missions is to hire 100 skilled and talented people, who are differently-abled! In the last year, they've accomplished a lot! Click to hear a special, extended interview with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan! Photo: The Beauty by Jenna team during a recent Zoom call: (front l-r) Jenna Grabow, Anna Lundmark (back l-r) Manny Cabrera, Teal Kim and Henry Haubrich.

Fashion stylist and author Jen Principe is changing lives with her non-profit, The Phoenix Effect! From teenagers going through chemo treatments, to parents dealing with cancer, Jen curates a unique photo shoot experience for each Phoenix, so they can shine and smile brightly! Oftentimes, it's the boost they need to keep pushing through their challenges! Photo: Stylist Jen Principe, courtesy of Tony Principe, photographer.

Barry Cogert and his fellow team of incredible musicians at Jazz Angels are enriching the minds of middle school students, through the power of music and live performance! Photo: Jazz Angels Co-Founder and Managing Director Barry Cogert, courtesy of photographer Mark Barnes.

Ms. Blake is starting her 21st year at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts in the Fullerton School District. The English language arts, honors English and composition teacher is inspiring students to be brave, and reach for the stars!

Photo, courtesy of Darcy Blake: Teacher Darcy Blake (left), 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad (middle), and former student, Kate Ha (right).

Race car driver Austin Varco continues to move up the ranks in the racing world, inspiring the autism community along the way! The 25 year-old shares with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan how his autism diagnosis changed his life, he chats about his non-profit, and he reveals his big news - his upcoming Nascar debut!

Maury Ornest secretly created more than 1,400 paintings and sketches, while battling mental illness. Art was a way to connect with the outside world. His family is now sharing his pieces and telling his story, with all proceeds going to local charities. Families who lost homes in the recent Los Angeles area fires can also receive a free piece of artwork. Photo: Laura Ornest and her husband, Rick Leslie. Courtesy of Laura Ornest. https://www.mauryornest.com