The Daily Blend w/ AC: CBT's 20 Under Forty Class of 2026 Part 4

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published September 10, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Clockwise: Megan Crocker, Mel Constantine Miseo, Jenny Jones, Bob Nolte

Meet four of Columbia's brightest rising stars -- from a pizza shop owner pursuing her MBA to a PhD who ditched academia for her true passion -- as we sit down with members of the Columbia Business Times 2026 Class of 20 Under Forty. These inspiring leaders share the bold career risks they took, what they love about Columbia, and the hidden gems they think everyone should experience! September 10, 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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