04/08/2026
Shout-out to Amplify Mission Network -- these events, like this one last week, fill my soul. What could be better than leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members coming together to support and solve problems for local non-profits and ministries making an impact in the world?
At the July session last week I got the joy of introducing Dr. Sean Dikkers (who basically has a PhD in making learning fun) of Portals Education, a non-profit making waves in filling a gap in educational curriculum. It was a joy to be on a coaching team that's been helping Portals craft their presentation and work through the potential of their marketing impact.
This event also featured Pacem In Terris Hermitage Retreat Center and wood fire pizza from LionsFire food truck (https://www.instagram.com/lionsfirempls/), founded by a volleyball coach creating job opportunities for her players, so they could stay on the team instead of work! (As someone who coaches basketball as my side gig and cares about mentoring teen girls, this had my heart even more than the waft of the pizza).
This isn't a networking event. It's not place to connect. Even though it doubles as both those things. It's an impact making mission using community to change the world! I always leave amazed.
(Photo credit Amplify / Randy Hoepner Photography LLC)