Rock Star Millennials Podcast

When Dierdre Barnes started her self-love journey as a young Mom with 2 littles, she didn’t know it would lead her to open a candle-making business, become a facilitator of self-love candle-making workshops or be a leader who inspires other women to FLY-First Love Yourself.

What does Renae Kerrigan hope to accomplish in her role as the Curator of Science & Planetarium Director at the Peoria Riverfront Museum? It’s simple. Educate people on the rarity of our planet, inspire them to protect it and in turn… make life better for the people in her orbit.

When she started a school newspaper in fifth grade, Jennifer Kyulule knew she was destined to share others' stories. As the CEO of Marketing Blueprint she does just that, using websites and social media to promote her clients’ brands, tell their stories... and grow their businesses.

Danielle Scarzello didn’t just step into a world of entrepreneurs—she jumped! As a project manager for the gener8tor venture capital firm, Danielle is a coach, an encourager and most of all a connector among entrepreneurs and investors. Her favorite part of the job? Being an advocate for people with passion and purpose… who are changing the world.

When you're the founder & CEO of a smart irrigation company at 17, what's next? For Khushi Shah it's being a student at Harvard, MIT and Northeastern while running her business, pitching investors, working on a book and a movie and exploring global applications of a technology she created to reduce cost, preserve water and most importantly… inspire other young minds.

As you enjoy time with family and friends this holiday season, I hope you make lots of new memories and share some memories from days gone by that you cherish the most. Whoever you're celebrating with today here's a little gift to pass on that will fill someone's heart...and fill yours.

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As a military veteran and someone who grew up in a family of 15, Elonda Whitfield was no stranger to hard work. This mother of 4 started her own specialty concrete contracting company to provide for her family and make beautiful things for others. What's next? Teaching other women around the world how they can do their own work…and run their own business.

When Malaya Curtis decided to move her hair braiding and make up artistry business from Atlanta to Peoria, she also made a choice to put her health and family first. Her love for entrepreneurs led her to a new role as the Community Concierge for Distillery Labs--a place where she can grow her business... and help other entrepreneurs grow theirs.

When Krystal Stegmaier published her book "Captivating Creations: Seasons," she had one goal in mind--helping women find freedom and purpose within their faith and life struggles. Through her personal coaching and book study groups she helps women discover their own path forward and understand how they are uniquely qualified for the journey.