Inspire

What challenges have you experienced in Siouxland? As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and a woman living in Sioux City, I faced daily reminders of how stereotypes and racism still shape our community. Spaces where minorities aren’t taken seriously make it even harder to step into leadership roles. Running a campaign […]

I always look forward to the day the latest issue of Expand Magazine hits the stands. I know there’s a great digital presence, but holding a physical copy in my hands and reading about what contributors feel so passionate about in their lives is enriching to the soul. As I pen this essay, I am

Rochelle Pfeifer felt God gently nudging her back in 2017 to assist the foster children in the Siouxland area. She spent most of 2017 planning and in 2018 launched the Siouxland Foster Closet. Rochelle is the organization’s Board President. “We provide clothing, necessities, and just-for-fun items at no cost to children in Siouxland impacted by

What challenges have you experienced in Siouxland? In Sioux City, starting as a college freshman and living far from home wasn’t the easiest. I knew what to expect, but I was still worried. However, I felt at ease getting to know and seeing people in the same boat as me. How has Siouxland been welcoming? 

It was always the most straightforward question to answer. What do you do for a living? My response —I’m a radio guy. That description was first earned in the 1990’s while sipping ultra-strong coffee from the overnight coffee pot at Lincoln’s Classic Rock 92.9 The Eagle after working shifts at the college campus radio station.

Have you ever been changed by an experience—not because of where you were, but because of who walked beside you? I recently returned from Argentina, facilitating value-based leadership round tables through John Maxwell’s Country Transformation initiative. Serving alongside heart-led leaders and witnessing the hunger for growth in the Argentinian people was deeply moving. Their gratitude