The Difference Makers

Today on The Difference Makers , hosted by District 10 Chairman Alex Nelson, we were honored to welcome Chris Parker, candidate for the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, District B. During the conversation, Chris shared his vision for the future of Forsyth County, discussing important issues such as economic development, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and creating greater opportunities...

 On today's episode of The Difference Makers , host Alex Nelson sat down with Matt Youngblood, candidate for the Iredell County Board of Education, for an important conversation about the future of education in Iredell County. Matt shared his vision for students, parents, teachers, and the community while discussing the challenges and opportunities facing local schools. Don't miss this e...

Hello and welcome to The Difference Makers , the show where we highlight individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities, organizations, and the lives of others. I'm your host, Alex Nelson, and today we are excited to welcome Michael Quiñones to the program. Michael has dedicated his time, energy, and talents to helping others, building connections, and making a meaningful d...

Welcome to The Difference Makers. I'm your host, Alex Nelson. On this program, we highlight the individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities, strengthening North Carolina, and working to make a difference through leadership and service. Today, I'm pleased to welcome Sandy Moyer, Chairwoman of the North Carolina Republican National Hispanic Assembly. Under her leaders...

Welcome to another episode of The Difference Makers , where we highlight the leaders, advocates, and community servants who are making a positive impact across North Carolina. Today, we're honored to welcome Dr. Bill Pincus , President of North Carolina Right to Life. Dr. Pincus has spent years advocating for the protection of unborn children, supporting mothers and families, and educating co...

Welcome to The Difference Makers , the show where we spotlight the people making an impact in our communities across North Carolina and beyond. I’m your host, Alex Nelson, and today we are honored to welcome Judge Craig Collins to the program. Judge Collins has dedicated his career to public service, justice, and the rule of law. From serving as an Assistant District Attorney to running his own la...

Today on The Difference Makers, we welcomed North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley to discuss the successes happening across our state and the exciting plans for North Carolina’s upcoming America 250 celebration.  Commissioner Farley shared updates on workforce opportunities, economic growth, and the vision behind the First in Freedom Parade coming to downtown Raleigh as part of the nation’...

Welcome to The Difference Makers with your host, Alex Nelson! Today we are honored to welcome North Carolina State Senator Dana Caudill Jones to the program. Senator Jones has built a reputation as a strong advocate for education, community leadership, and conservative values across North Carolina. From her years serving in local education leadership to now serving in the North Carolina Senate, sh...

Welcome to The Difference Makers, I’m your host, Alex Nelson. Today, we’re joined by a special guest who is stepping up to make a real impact in our community. Jason Lucero is a candidate for the Forsyth County School Board, bringing his perspective, passion, and commitment to education and the future of our students.

This morning on The Difference Makers, we had the opportunity to sit down with Representative Jeff Zenger. We had a great conversation about the upcoming legislative session, where North Carolina is headed, and what it means for our communities. Representative Zenger shared insight on property taxes, ongoing priorities in Raleigh, and the work being done to keep our state moving in the right direc...

Welcome to *The Difference Makers*, where we spotlight the leaders, ideas, and conversations shaping our communities and our future. I’m your host, Alex Nelson, and today we’re joined by a key voice in North Carolina politics—Jason Simmons, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. Jason brings years of experience from the campaign trail to public service, having worked at both the state an...