Dear friends,

We know Appalachia’s struggles—and its untapped promise. But the deeper truth I’ve discovered is simpler and more electric. When a young Appalachian student steps onto a college campus for the first time and realizes their potential is limitless, you can almost hear the spark of transformation. That spark—kindled by hard work and one bold opportunity—fuels everything we do at Genesis Generation.

In 2023, we launched Appalachia Sessions Live™ to test a single belief: Appalachian youth aren’t waiting to be saved—they’re ready to lead. The pilot worked. In just two years, thousands of students stepped beyond poverty and low expectations—and never looked back. Their success proved hope isn’t abstract. It’s energy we can ignite.

In 2025, we took the next leap: Genesis Generation became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Building on early wins, we’re expanding a scholarships program and piloting an unprecedented youth athletics initiative. Each program stands on the same principle: real change doesn’t come from small fixes—it comes from bold, original systems.

We started in Tennessee. We built in Appalachia. But what we’re building—systems that spark leadership, hope, and grit—belongs to all of America.

I wrestle daily with the tension between audacious vision and real-world limits. But every time a student breaks through, that tension becomes fuel. And it opens the door for allies who share our conviction.

Join us. Let’s rewrite Appalachia’s story—and America’s—one bold step at a time.

With unwavering determination,

Breezy Wynn

Founder & CEO, Genesis Generation