Hopeful Hoosier Podcast

Kevin Berkopes, Ph.D., is a mathematics educator who believes the current education system formula does not add up to success. He has created Crossroads Education, an Indianapolis based non-profit organization, to help communities and schools deploy a proven new approach combined with the latest technology and thoughtful architecture to create more successful educational outcomes for students. He also believes that his innovative approach to school construction, which he calls community commons, will revitalize neighborhoods and towns as well as support families and students. He is confident his approach will usher in a new era in education. Host Andy Dix interviews Dr. Berkopes from his model learning commons at the offices of Crossroads Education on the near west side of Indianapolis.

Mike Thibideau, Director of Indiana Workforce Recovery is not only a champion for finding solutions for Indiana's employers and employees who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the workplace, he is in recovery himself. Host Andy Dix interviews Mike from the offices of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis.

John McDonald is Indiana's version of Elon Musk. He as a crystal clear vision for Indiana's future in a new world created by the Internet of Things (IoT). John shares his take on what the near future will look like in a highly interconnected and networked world. Data could soon be Indiana's greatest cash crop. Host Andy Dix interviews John at the offices of ClearObject in Fishers, IN.

Jennifer Rubenstein is preserving communication in a print format with a delicious looking magazine called Edible INDY. Jennifer shares their mission as well as how she overcame adversity to establish the elegant print publication in a digital age. Host Andy Dix interviews Jennifer from the Lemon Bar in Zionsville, IN.

Kristian Aleixo is an amazing success story of overcoming adversity to pursue your dream. His is to drive in the Indianapolis 500 mile race someday soon. When he does he will be the first formerly homeless, diabetic, war veteran, and person of color to do so. Host Andy Dix interviews Kristian from the Hall of Champions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Steve Ross, Co-Founder of the Indiana based Walk-the-Talk Speaker Series is interviewed by Host Andy Dix. Steve shares how you can realize your life's purpose by learning to walk the talk.

Andy Dix, is President of AD Growth Advisers. He is a Board-certified Executive Business Coach and has a passion for sharing hopeful messages from amazing fellow Hoosiers. Andy shares an overview of the goals and mission of the Hopeful Hoosier Podcast plus some interesting definitions and implications of having a hopeful attitude.