Herston R. Fails | S01E10 | KC Leaders

In this episode of the KC Leaders podcast, host David Maples interviews Herston Fails, the new CTO of StoryTailor, an AI-driven storytelling platform based in Kansas City. Herston is recognized as a technologist, connector, speaker, and futurist who has hosted events to bridge the gap between tech experts and novices. Herston emphasizes the importance of accessible technology and encourages early involvement in tech development to ensure inclusivity and to seize opportunities for success, both culturally and financially, within the industry. Some of our favorite key takeaways from Herston’s engaging episode are:Importance of diversity in thoughts, opinions, and lived experiences in the workforceConnecting and engaging with intention‘Swimming on top of the Water’ and how to combat our biased thoughtsHerston… you called it, so we had to do it! The word ‘Intentional’ was counted 16 times. Do you want to know Herston’s opinion on the Best BBQ in KC? Well, the answer is a little more complex than you may expect!If you want the BEST BBQ and BBQ experience (hands down), you MUST check out Gates BBQ (Main St. location for Wings, all locations for the fries) and Joes KC (the gas station location specifically).Maybe you’re looking for amazing sides? Look no further than Jack StackWhat about a hidden gem that isn’t on everyone’s map? Hickory Log in KCK is your place to be!Do you want to know what Herston orders at Gates BBQ? “Beef on bun on bread is my order!” Hurston has been connecting, meeting, and engaging with individuals with intentionality, and the payoff is glowing! Check out some of Hurston’s favorite places in Kansas City and some of the amazing people he has connected with over the years!Connections: Chico Sierra // Warren Harvey // Spark Bookhart // Cynthia Fails // Don Carter // Adrienne Maples // Dayveon Ross // Cornell Ellis // Lewis & Arlene Byrd // Edgar Palacois & Laura Palacois // Lisa Pena //Places to Connect: Equally Minded Cafe // Cafe Corazon // Cafe Ca Phe // Nelson-Atkins Museum // Kinship Cafe //Local Radio: KCUR //KC Groups & Initiatives: Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) // BLOC Brothers // Parent Power Lab // LaunchCrate Publishing // Urban Hikes KC // Keystone Innovations CoLAB // BXKC //Be sure to check out the KC Leaders Resources Page for even more BBQ, activities, initiatives, events, and places to explore!All episodes of KC Leaders are brought to you by Catapult Creative Media