The Shawnee State University Kricker Innovation Hub will host “Transforming Communities: The Power of Entrepreneurship and Recovery” on Thursday, Feb. 24 as their next session of the Entrepreneurial Journey Speaker Series. The event is focused on both entrepreneurship and recovery building community through innovative thinking.

Brody-Waite, a recovered drug addict, transformed his life and is recognized as an acclaimed TEDx speaker, Inc 500 entrepreneur, a three-time CEO, a leadership coach, and author of “Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It.”

King is a nationally-recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and veteran who owns and operates PSKC CrossFit to help build his community. He also opened Doc Spartan in 2015, appearing on the business pitch competition, Shark Tank shortly after to promote and expand his business.

Both speakers will share their stories and journeys throughout their entrepreneurial planning and growth.