Vanessa Grossl is the State Representative for Kentucky's District 88. Vanessa shares her journey from growing up in Eastern Kentucky to becoming a legislator, highlighting her passion for education, community service, and problem-solving. She talks about how encouragement from her family and friends—particularly her mother—helped her step into public service, her approachable leadership style, current bipartisan efforts in Frankfort, and the importance of creating harmony rather than balance in work and life. Vanessa also touches on her nonprofit work with the Bluegrass Community Foundation, her Saturday KET ritual for relaxation, and gives advice for staying present in the moment. Don’t miss her book and podcast recommendations: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom and Kentucky Politics Weekly. Connect with Vanessa on Facebook and Twitter/X. Powered by Castle Insurance.
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