Mel Constantine Miseo

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

To say that the mission of Flourish is wide-ranging would be an understatement. On today's show, community program manager Mel Constantine Miseo tells us more about this five-year-old non-profit that works to serve the youth in Boone County who "experience major barriers" in life. January 31, 2025