The Daily Blend w/ AC: CBT's 20 Under Forty Class of 2026 Part 1

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published September 7, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Clockwise: Craig Stevenson, Lara Cox, Austin Kolb, Brighton Sanchez

Meet four inspiring members of Columbia Business Times's 20 Under Forty Class of 2026, from a mental health entrepreneur five years strong to a reggae musician who quit school at 20 to build his business. These young leaders share bold career risks, big dreams for Columbia, and the passion driving them forward! September 7, 2026

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Travis McMillen

Travis McMillen is the manager of broadcast operations at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of "The Daily Blend w/ AC."

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Adonica Coleman

Adonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising, virtual, and community events. She is also the creator of The Como 411, a digital media company focused on the Columbia and surrounding communities. She is the host of the weekly talk show, The Daily Blend w/AC, airing on KBIA and all social media platforms as well as host of Community Connections airing on KRCG 13 on the third Thursday on the news at sunrise.

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