The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland Saint Louis University Hall of Famer Creates Community Change with Lewis McKinney
On this episode of the Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland welcomes Lewis McKinney, a former SLU basketball legend, Boston Celtics draft pick, and now a passionate advocate for affordable housing. Lewis shares his inspiring journey, from growing up as one of 12 siblings in a family with humble beginnings to achieving athletic greatness and later pivoting into a life of purpose-driven work.
A devastating eye injury abruptly ended Lewis’s NBA dreams, but his resilience carried him through a professional basketball career overseas and into corporate leadership. With determination and grit, he turned setbacks into stepping stones, excelling as an executive at AB for nearly three decades before founding Caring Plus Incorporated. His work today focuses on addressing one of America’s most pressing needs: affordable housing.
Join Brett and Lewis as they delve into the lessons of family, the value of perseverance, and the power of giving back. This episode offers a heartfelt exploration of how challenges can lead to new opportunities, and how success is defined not just by personal achievements but by the impact we make on others.