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Podcast: Listen Up!
Episode: A Conduit for Change
Description: Our host, LUL President & CEO Lyndon Pryor, is joined by CJ Carter, Founder of Sharp Futures. Sharp Futures establishes barbershops within schools to provide a safe space for mentorship and counseling while receiving a haircut. Our duo discusses the power of influence, entrepreneurship, and community service in shaping the next generation. Carter has 15+ years in youth mentorship, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement, blending business acumen with creative, community-focused leadership. Since launching “Kutz 4 Kidz” at Newburg Middle School in 2020, he has expanded into multiple schools in Louisville and Lexington.