Dr. Michelle Trawick, Chancellor SKYCTC

Dr. Michelle Trawick, Chancellor SKYCTC

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Michelle Trawick, Chancellor of SKYCTC. https://southcentral.kctcs.edu/ [https://southcentral.kctcs.edu/] This week’s guest just completed her first year as Chancellor of South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College. Dr. Michelle Trawick has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, including nearly 20 years at WKU, her undergraduate alma mater. After earning awards for teaching, research, and student advising as a faculty member, Dr. Trawick moved into administration, serving at both WKU and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. A first-generation college student from Logan County, Dr. Trawick understands firsthand the life-changing impact higher education can have on individuals, families, and communities through both technical training and academic opportunities. She talks about the growth happening at SKYCTC, what people misunderstand about community and technical colleges in 2026, and how AI is impacting higher education. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group, visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ [https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/], and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup].

Sam Terry, Kentucky Historian

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Historian Sam Terry. https://samterryskentucky.com/ [https://samterryskentucky.com/] As we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Sam Terry shares his thoughts on what Kentuckians should better understand about this state’s role in shaping the nation, which historical figure from Kentucky he believes deserves far more national recognition, and what patterns from the past are repeating themselves in America today. Terry is a historian, author, speaker, and the creator of a popular blog sharing Kentucky history. While serving as managing editor of his local newspaper, his syndicated weekly column, “My Kentucky,” evolved into “Sam Terry’s Kentucky,” a daily blog featuring a mini lesson in Kentucky history for each date on the calendar. Now eight years later, the blog serves up a daily dose of history to over 46,000 subscribers. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ [https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/] and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup].

Kelley Paul, Children's Author

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Kelley Paul, wife of U.S. Senator Rand Paul. As we approach the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Kelly has written two children’s books that tell the story of America’s founding and revolutionary history. Good Night Little American and Good Night Young American came out on June 2nd and tell the story of America’s founding and revolutionary history in an engaging child-friendly adventure. https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510788145/good-night-little-american/ [https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510788145/good-night-little-american/] From the shores of Plymouth Rock to the signing of the Constitution, children will explore the pivotal moments and heroes that define the American spirt. Kelley, who wrote True and Constant Friends in 2015, and co-authored The Case against Socialism with Rand in 2023, talks about the difference in writing a children’s book and how she was able to simplify America’s founding story. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ [https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/] and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup].

John Gregory, Kentucky Center for Leadership

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with John Gregory, Executive Director at the Kentucky Center for Leadership. John has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, dedicated to developing individuals, strengthening teams, and building cultures where employees can thrive. His expertise spans Human Resources, Training, Leadership Development, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Find out how you and your business can benefit from the exciting programs offered at the Kentucky Center for Leadership, located inside WKU’s Innovation Campus. More information can be found at www.KC4L.org [http://www.KC4L.org]. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ [https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/] and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup].

Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Gordon Ford College of Business

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Dean of WKU’s Gordon Ford College of Business. https://www.wku.edu/business/ [https://www.wku.edu/business/] In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, twelve WKU graduate programs landed among the best in the country—including five from the Gordon Ford College of Business. Dr. Thrasher breaks down the recognition and talks about the impact Amy and David Chandler Hall as well as the Living and Learning Communities is having on student success on the hill. She gets into the biggest gap between what students think they need to succeed in business and what matters once they graduate, what leadership really means in today’s business environment and how WKU is making sure students are prepared for how fast business is changing- technology, AI, remote work – all of it. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ [https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/] and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup].