How often do we hear, what is wrong with kids today? Perhaps we should change the conversation to what is right with kids today, and how we can help them harness their talent and strengths to change the world?

Louisville’s own Global Game Changers (GGC), a local nonprofit, is doing just that as they seek to empower all children to discover their inner superpower and make the world a better place through unique educational programs and partnerships.

If you are familiar with Kentucky to the World, you know we typically feature individuals with strong Kentucky ties. But your hearts will be captured - as were ours - by the story of how GGC came about and what they are working to accomplish.

Jan Helson, well-known business owner and philanthropist, and daughter, Emmy-nominated actress Rachel Annette Helson, have partnered with family members Anne and Justin Walker. Together they are expanding GGC using their equation: MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER™ to change the trajectory of youth in our area to be more emotionally intelligent and socially equipped to become changemakers in our own community (globalgamechangers.org).

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us in a conversation with the founders of GGC, hosted by Sam Corbett, Executive Director of Future Up, Advancing Louisville’s Public Schools (formerly the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation).

The program is part of the Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series and in collaboration with The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.