In this episode of Walk a Mile with Akron Leaders, Hillary Stewart, Senior Analyst in Performance Improvement at FirstEnergy and President of Torchbearers, joins Mark Scheffler, President of Leadership Akron, as they walk a mile through the North Hill Neighborhood that Hillary calls home. When Hillary and her husband were searching for their first home, staying local to Akron was their only stipulation—but when they looked at North Hill, the rich culture and endless opportunities sold the two. As Hillary looks forward to the year ahead as Torchbearers President, she also reflects on the collaborative partnership between Leadership Akron and Torchbearers. A Torchbearer since 2013, Hillary Stewart has been prepped and primed for her role as President. In this episode, Hillary sheds light on the trajectory that led her where she is today. Her love of Akron is only matched by her drive to provide emerging leaders with opportunities to connect and develop as she did through her Torchbearers experience.

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In this episode of Walk a Mile with Akron Leaders, Kemp Boyd, Director of Vassel Comprehensive Care Center Pastoral Counseling Service of Summit County and Head Coach of Kenmore-Garfield High School, shares with Justin Hilton of Kent State University, how he uses his platform to challenge those around him to achieve their full potential. As Justin and Kemp walk a mile around Kenmore-Garfield High School, they examine the responsibilities and importance of being a servant leader both on the football field and out in the community. Kemp holds himself to high standards as a leader, a coach, and most importantly, a man. He strives to set an example for the young men on his football team, to help set them up on a successful path for the future. Kemp goes above and beyond to even be a role model for those who might not have a male figure in their lives. Tune in to hear how Kemp developed his transformational servant leadership style and how he's using it to help guide some of Akron's future leaders.

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Catch Kemp's Leadership on Main Bonus interview here.