Amber Koonce didn’t just spend her time in college partying. She became an advocate for people who needed a voice. She has spoken up for minority and elderly residents against gentrification. She was the youngest person appointed by the governor to serve of the North Carolina Council for Women. She has worked with incarcerated youths and helped integrate schools. She is also the founder and executive director of BeautyGap, a non-profit organization that distributes dolls of color to girls of color internationally. (www.beautygap.org/)

Maxwell Ivey is a pretty accomplished guy. He’s a business owner, blogger, some time podcaster, lost over 250 pounds and he’s just published his first book. He’s also totally blind. His ebook is all about helping people to move forward and he’s included 11 powerful exercises to get them to do just that. He also encourages his readers to email him and let him know how he’s progressing. (theblindblogger.net/)