It all begins with an idea.
Dutch-born Henk Rogers is perhaps one of the most important video game designers and entrepreneurs of the past forty years. Producing Japan's first major turn-based role-playing video game The Black Onyx and securing the rights to distribute Tetris on video game consoles. Pixels and joysticks were just the beginning, after selling his mobile video game company -- hard drop to the 2000s, Rogers founded Blue Planet Foundation, a public charity focused on fostering action for clean energy in Hawaii and beyond. Also Blue Planet Energy, provider of energy storage systems that power homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.
Purpose
"My purpose is very much a direction of helping this generation and future generations have a better circumstance," shared John LeCompte.
A Seattle native, John serves his hometown through his work at Seattle City Light and in the community. He leads a team advancing decarbonization through strategic electrification projects, such as ferries, buses, and buildings. His story quietly reveals purpose—and a life deeply rooted in service.
Stand out.
Chicago Legend, takes a intimate look at Shermann “Dilla” Thomas and the importance his ComEd career played in helping to not just raise his family, but also the ability to do the work to highlight all of the amazing hidden, and not so hidden gems, that Chicago has to offer visitors from all over the world.
Chasing life.
“For the first time, I feel like I am chasing life—and it’s good,” shares Angela Ortiz.
Through reflections on happiness, travel, resilience, and her Colombian roots, Angela considers the life she is building and the lessons she hopes to pass on to her daughter, Victoria. Her story is a personal meditation on finding meaning, weathering life’s storms, and creating a life worth looking back on.