We’re thrilled to welcome Felicia Rolfe as the emcee for this year’s Wichitalks. She is an award-winning anchor at KWCH and a Wichita State University graduate with more than 20 years of experience covering local and national news.

Audra Dinell brings her unique perspective to this year’s Wichitalks: Big Read Edition with a talk that will challenge and inspire. Catch her presentation on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library.

Krista Reed is one of ten community voices featured at Wichitalks: Big Read Edition. The event is Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library.

Courtney Price-Dukes will take the Wichitalks stage with a personal and thought-provoking presentation. The event is Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library.

Ivonne Conover will take the Wichitalks stage to share a five-minute story that speaks to the heart of this year’s theme: breaking barriers. Don’t miss it on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library.

David Akao is part of this year’s Wichitalks: Big Read Edition speaker lineup. His five-minute talk will offer insight, reflection, and maybe even surprise you. Catch his story on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library.

Join us on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library for Wichitalks: Big Read Edition, an evening of five-minute talks on breaking barriers and living authentically. wichitalks.com

This year’s Wichitalks features speakers who have challenged expectations and pushed past limitations. Don’t miss this NEA Big Read Edition on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library. wichitalks.com

Tonight’s the night! Wichitalks: Big Read Edition starts at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library. Join KMUW and Wichita Public Library for an evening of inspiring, fast-paced talks about breaking barriers. See you there. wichitalks.com

In case you missed Wichitalks: Big Read Edition 2025 presented by KMUW and Wichita Public Library, you can find a full video of the event here: youtu.be/JzJWAWWHElc?si…

Audra Dinell was our first Wichitalks speaker and shared about her journey with ADHD. youtu.be/RsSCSQFiXnU?si…

David Akao shared his story of dedication at this year's Wichitalks: Big Read Edition. youtu.be/9YBXepnaWyM?si…

Ivonne Connover shared her immigration story at Wichitalks: Big Read Edition 2025. youtu.be/fdOqYvmiosQ?si…

As part of this year’s Wichitalks, Atziri Campos shared a powerful message. youtu.be/HCWbS-_cNMQ?si…

Iris Wigley joined the Wichitalks: Big Read Edition speaker lineup with her story of breaking barriers. youtu.be/ZLSUzGWChYU?si…

Josh Rathbun spoke about his battle with illness and success owning a business at this year’s Wichitalks. youtu.be/8Ay97kEIS1k?si…

Courtney Price-Dukes was one of the speakers at this year’s event, sharing the story of her journey in the foster care system. youtu.be/PM-B5LtNszs?si…

Holly Terrill took the Wichitalks stage to share a presentation on her life with ADHD. youtu.be/2_zgvaFSWpA?si…

Tony Mai was part of this year’s Wichitalks speaker lineup, and shared his challenges and successes in navigating his own identity. youtu.be/kOz4S1WWz9w?si…

Krista Reed joined us on stage with a powerful presentation about her experience with OCD. youtu.be/c_Om5w4oZV0?si…