2017 Audacity to Dream


Michael Barbera
Consumer Psychologist & Strategy Consultant
PARITY, PERCEPTIONS, AND THE RESTROOM
Human judgment and perception likely cues a similarity heuristic that alters the perception of the bathroom user which likely alters the individual’s restroom choice.  To watch, click here.

Dr. Lucia Huang
Teacher
CREATING GLOBAL CITIZENS IN SCHOOLS
The former Florence School District One Teacher of the Year is dedicated to her dream of creating global citizens by understanding cultures through language one student at a time.  To watch, click here.

Jennifer Furlong
Author & Adjunct Faculty
THE GOLDEN RULE NOT SO MUCH; PLATINUM RULE ROCKS
The Golden Rule, is it a myth? Dare she say the Golden Rule is the worst advice ever. What if there’s a better way to relate…the Platinum Rule?  To watch, click here.

Cameron Flotow
Mobile App Designer
BRITE: STRANGERS TO FRIENDS
A cancer diagnosis and cure allowed him to dream to unite cities and citizens like never before by putting your city in your pocket, connect strangers who need and want to help.  To watch, click here.

Coastal Carolina University Cuban Trio
Afro-Cuban Folkloric Music Ensemble
SANTERIA SOUL BEAT
The Cuban Trio, led by Dr. Jessie Willis, performance is Santeria inspired Cuban music showcasing percussion, which is an essential aspect of the religion.  To watch, click here.

Drew Griffin
City Manager
DREAMS FOR A SMALL CITY
With a background in city planning, Drew’s undertaking of moving Florence forward united and in a savvy way is a dream that has come true.  To watch, click here.

Jennifer Robinson
Advocate
NEW TERM: EMPOWERED SURVIVOR
A true testament is that no matter what one has endured, you must stand. Standing will prove not only to others, but yourself that you are worthy of all your dreams.  To watch, click here.

Bryan Manuel
Corporate Leader
UNITING POWER OF AUTHENTIC HUMAN CONNECTION
Hope, dreams, and love defines our very humanity, which is driven by our connections with others. Humanity’s interconnectivity is imperative for a better world, starting locally.  To watch, click here.

Darian “DJ Voodoo Child” Bethea
DJ Voodoo Child
I DREAM OF MUSIC
Music of all genres is Darian’s dream sequence for his life. It was never about just spinning records, but making people live out their lives to, through, or with music.  To watch, click here.

Pee Dee Indian Tribe of South Carolina
Lead by Chief Pete Bluehawk Parr
TRADITIONS ARE ALIVE
In keeping with their mission of preserving their cultural heritage, Native American members will present a traditional tribal dance.  To watch, click here.

Stephen J. Wukela
Mayor of Florence, SC
RISK-CITIES MUST ROLL THE DICE TO WIN
In Mr. Wukela’s third term as Mayor of Florence, S.C., he will share his dream for residents, as cities must take risks to reap the rewards.  To watch, click here.

Rodney Tucker
Founder & Principal
WHAT IS A UTOPIAN CITY?
What would a utopian city look like? Partnerships and community ownership are essential to moving the abstract to visible healthy cities and towns. To watch, click here.

Chandra McPherson
Victim Advocate & Principal
DREAMS ARE FOR YOU TOO
The only way to achieve one’s dream is to recognize, embrace and own one’s greatness with absolutely no apologies.  To watch, click here.

Tindall Hutchenson
Entrepreneur & Student
TEENS CAN BUILD THE U.S. ECONOMY
Youth entrepreneurship is letting teens create their futures one business venture at a time, a game changer for our future economy.  To watch, click here.

Marguerite Willis, Esq.
Women’s Advocate & Attorney
SHE = ULTIMATE SURVIVOR
The ultimate survivor has always existed…SHE can be identified daily. With everything going on in the world, SHE is most prepared and here is how. To watch, click here.