Book Contributors

MIKE BROWN
Entrepreneur, Publisher, Author, Host

Mike Brown is the Founder and CEO of SOULSTIR LLC, a social enterprise focused on enriching lives by creating soul-stirring experiences that inspire empowerment and action. 

Mike also served as a Regional Director for Athletics Advancement in University Relations at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to Notre Dame, Mike had a career spanning nearly two decades with FIS, a Fortune 500 financial technology and services company, where he held roles as a web developer and sales executive.

He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in Business Technology, and a Master of Science in Management degree from Cardinal Stritch University.

As a Notre Dame student, he served as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot and was the first Black student to portray the role.

When not watching or attending ND sporting events he enjoys writing, running, and connecting with family and friends.

Originally from Milwaukee, he now lives in the South Bend area with his wife and daughter.

• Publisher and Author of Little Netta’s Gift (2021)
• Publisher and Co-author of The Leprechaun's Game Day at Notre Dame (2022)
• Host of Reflections and Encouragement with Mike Brown 
• Publisher of People First: Reflections on Leadership (2023)
• Publisher of One Tiny Vote (2024)

Cara Krenn

• Co-author of The Leprechaun's Game Day at Notre Dame (2022)
• Editor of Little Netta’s Gift (2021)
• Editor of People First: Reflections on Leadership (2023)
• Editor of One Tiny Vote (2024)

SELIM NURUDEEN

• Illustrator of Little Netta’s Gift (2021)

Maryn Arreguín