On this first edition of the Lincoln Young Professional Group's "Yappin' with YPs", Mia Wilken, event and program director with Lincoln YPG and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Kelly Ross into the AOI Podcast Studio. Ross, founder and executive director of ECHO Collective, talks about her "why" for starting ECHO Collective, her experience being nominated for a Young Lincoln Leader Award and winning one in 2024, and what advice she would give to young professionals who are looking to find their passion when it comes to their work.

The nominations for YPG's Young Lincoln Leader Awards continue until August 31, 2025, with the awards ceremony to be held on October 9. To nominate a Lincoln Young Professional, visit https://www.lincolnypg.com/YLLA-Nomination.