The STL Bucket List Show
Co-hosted by couple Lucas and Marissa Farrell, the founders of the popular Instagram account STL Bucket List. Lucas and Marissa discuss all things St. Louis with some of the city's most influential people. This weekly show highlights guest speakers with a passion for serving the community through talents, businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence. Tune in every Wednesday for real conversations with compelling minds in and around St. Louis.
The STL Bucket List Show
Brandon Williams – From the NFL to Leading Boys & Girls Clubs of STL
From North City & North County to the NFL and back home to lead, Brandon Williams’ journey has always been about team—and today that team is the 6–18-year-olds served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
On this week’s episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Brandon (Hazelwood East alum, Wisconsin Badger, former 49er/Ram/Steeler) to talk about why out-of-school time matters and how BGCSTL is helping kids feel safe, seen, and supported across the region.
We cover:
- Growing up in STL: Ascension → Hazelwood/Parkway (DSEG) → Normandy → Hazelwood East (Hall of Fame)
- Wisconsin football, the NFL, and lessons carried into leadership
- Early athlete-tech efforts (Venture Draft) and a pivot into business (wealth management, AB, MBA, Battlehawks)
- Why 3–7pm is critical—and how Clubs meet needs with Power Hour homework help, mentorship, sports, arts, and STEM/STEAM
- Entry points: summer camp, after-school, and teen leadership (Keystone) that keep kids engaged through graduation
- How local businesses and neighbors can plug in: partnerships, volunteering, and support
🌐 Learn more / support: bgcstl.org
The STL Bucket List Show is driven by Bommarito Automotive Group.
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