In this powerful episode, we delve into the profound journey of overcoming personal trauma and challenges with Orvin T. Kimbrough. From a childhood marked by loss and adversity to becoming a CEO, Orvin shares his story of resilience and faith. Discover how he navigated the complexities of foster care, the weight of leadership, and the ongoing journey of healing. Join us as we explore the transformative power of faith, the importance of personal agency, and the impact of small, intentional steps in overcoming life's hurdles. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the strength found in vulnerability and the hope that fuels perseverance.

About Orvin:
Orvin Kimbrough, a husband, father, and man of faith, has navigated a remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in East Saint Louis to a prominent role in Saint Louis's financial sector. As the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Midwest BankCentre, Saint Louis' second-largest locally owned bank, he has significantly broadened access to capital for local families and businesses.

Born in East Saint Louis to a drug-addicted mother who died when he was eight years old, author Orvin Kimbrough chronicles his early years through foster care, orphanages, physical and sexual abuse, hunger, and poverty in his book Twice Over A Man. He could have joined a gang. He could have become a teen father. He could have fallen into drugs and the violence of the streets. He could have ended up in prison. He could have been shot dead.

But he rose above it all to become a prosperous leader in the Saint Louis business and nonprofit communities. Instead of succumbing to life on the streets, Kimbrough sought the one thing that would redeem him from that dismal, expected fate-education. This is the story of a young man who, despite all the forces that worked against him, fiercely determined to make a better life for himself and is resolute about showing others the way.