Success Made to Last

TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Dame Jane Goodall. Why Jane Goodall Matters 1. She expanded our understanding of animalsHer groundbreaking research with chimpanzees showed that animals use tools, have emotions, build relationships, and display intelligence once thought to belong only to humans. She helped erase the false line between “us” and “them.”2. She made science more humanJane Goodall combined rigorous observation with empathy, patience, and respect. She proved that compassion and science can work together.3. She became a voice for the planetHer life's work moved beyond research into global advocacy for forests, wildlife, climate, and sustainable living. She turned knowledge into action.4. She inspires young people to leadThrough Roots & Shoots, she empowered generations of children and students to improve their communities and protect nature. Her legacy is not just what she discovered—it is who she awakened. 5. She represents hopeEven while speaking honestly about environmental threats, she consistently reminds people that hope is powered by action, resilience, and everyday choices.A truly significant life lifts others up, leaves the world better than it was found, and creates ripples that outlive the individual. Jane Goodall did all three:She lifted animals into our moral awareness.She lifted people into purpose.She lifted the planet into global consciousness.Earth Day Tribute If Earth Day celebrates stewardship, wonder, and responsibility, then Jane Goodall is one of its finest living symbols—a reminder that one curious person, acting with courage and kindness, can change the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors the one and only Porter Garner III, pioneer of Aggie Network and leader of the Texas A&M Former Students Association as TRULY SIGNIFICANT TEXAN. For more than four decades, Porter has been a steady hand and a trusted voice guiding the Association of Former Students. He made Aggie core values strategic. Porter is emblematic of the heroes from our book When Core Values are Strategic.Porter didn't just lead an organization, he strengthened the Aggie Network. Clearly, it's one of the most loyal and powerful communities anywhere in the world. His leadership and teamwork accelerated participation from 100, 000 to over 630,000 supportive former students. He multiplied the multipliers.Porter understands something every Aggie knows deep down: that the Aggie Ring isn't just a piece of gold. It's a promise. A promise that wherever life takes you, you'll stand ready to help a fellow Aggie. Porter drilled it deep…Aggies help other Aggies.Under Porter's leadership, the Aggie Network grew stronger, traditions grew deeper, and generations of Aggies stayed connected to the values that make Texas A&M special — respect, integrity, leadership, loyalty, selfless service, and excellence.Porter Garner didn't just serve Texas A&M. He served the people who make Texas strong.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Steve Carlis can be viewed as a Truly Significant pioneer because the highest form of significance is not just building brands—it is seeing greatness in people before the world does. That is a rare gift. It means recognizing talent in its early, unfinished stages and helping it become influence, impact, and legacy.Why That Matters: Many people can judge performance after success is obvious.Very few can identify potential before the applause begins. That kind of vision requires:Discernment – noticing gifts others overlookPattern recognition – seeing future momentum in present behaviorCourage – betting on people earlyStewardship – helping talent grow, not just using itBelief – lending confidence until the person owns it themselvesThat is where significance begins. Through the lens of talent with leaders and communicators like Grant Cardone and Mel Robbins, the common thread is not just fame—it is human potential expressed at scale. To recognize figures like these early or help amplify their gifts means seeing:the communicator before the crowd arrivedthe message before it became movementthe discipline behind the brandthe hunger behind the headlinesThat is different from marketing. That is insight. A Success mentality asks “What did you build?”Significance asks:“Who did you lift?” If Steve Carlis has consistently identified talent, opened doors, and helped people maximize their gifts, then his real legacy is not media alone—it is the multiplication of lives and voices he helped elevate. Steve Carlis is significant not merely because he recognized stars, but because he understood a timeless truth: When you see human potential clearly—and act on it—you change futures. Visit www.2MarketMedia.com to learn more about Steve and his team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Dr. Ken Ro, 35+ year ER doctor, founder of Back in the Game Men, providing physician led concierge healthcare for men and author of PRIME: How to Win the Second Half of Life. Drawing on decades in the ER, Dr. Ro provides the most vulnerable conversation, opening his heart and soul to life, our daily stresses with such clarity and grace. Most people see stress as the enemy, but Dr. Ro has a different view. He helps us understand good stress. Of prime importance, rise above your current situation to look at your life with a new perspective. Consider the Artimus astronauts looking at Earth from 249,000 miles away about mankind.Think about the epiphanies of Dr. Ro realized when he took a 3 month hiatus from the ER. How can we crystalize our thoughts, happiness, and reframe into a beautiful narrative called....life. Everyone has 4 minutes.....hear it in this interview. Have some situational awareness. Get out of your own head. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Finbar O'Hanlon is a futurist, music prodigy, and native of Liverpool, England. He now resides in Australia and creates the most fabulous music, sonic brands, and pantheon of sounds.Finbar riffs on the irrelevancy of prime time television and how it mirrors today's audience and how they are not reaching their full potential. Finbar has worked all of his life to live and be distinctive. Being different is the most powerful tool. Hear about the importance of chemistry in a team or in a musical band.  It's enlightening. Listen to his experience and stories in the sonic/audio branding field of which he leads. He starts with how might we add value with audio and just does heavy research to find the cracks. Is fear driving bad branding decisions? Start by thinking about the top companies that might disrupt you in the next 12-24 to 36 months.   Innovation is absolutely essential and your way to help you compete and adapt.  Remember that NOT making a decision is making a decision. You have surrendered to fear. Listen until the end of the show to hear about parallel universe strategy.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant Texans honors Bob Schneider, prolific Austin songwriter and musician. He moved to Live Music Capital in 1989 and owes his significance to his Dad. Considering him a genius, his Dad was once an opera singer and could hear a song once and know the lyrics. Enjoy hearing about Bob's influences ranging from Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Queen and The Beatles. Hear about "how the sausage is made" meaning how songs are written, structured and finished. It includes coming up with a phrase, sending to fellow songwriters and forcing a deadline to finish. "You are always starting over to write something. Writing something good may even hinder you in a way. Consider Bridge Over Troubled Water?"   Bob Schneider still has something to prove and you will know why.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant celebrates today's Moon Shot, John Glenn...all through the lens of Bryan McCleary. Bryan is the celebrated speechwriter for our hero- John Glenn. This special show honors our hero and weaves in Bryan's career at P&G, his message as an author, and provides timely advice to want to be entrepreneurs leaving corporate America.Follow Bryan on LInked in at Bryan McCleary. We promise that Bryan will return to talk about his latest book in a series that will help define YOUR own legacy. Enjoy this special tribute to John Glenn through the lens of Bryan.   https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bryan-mccleary_my-years-with-john-glenn-my-son-found-this-activity-7429510014412763137-vb5y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAFA_cUB342RK47zUL7rTgxpazlpUEnDQxsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Sonic Guild of Austin featuring their CEO Dave Verratti. Sonic Guild of Austin  (www.sonicguild.org) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that supports local musicians and the Austin music scene—financially and through community-building. Here's a clear breakdown:A community-powered music nonprofit (originally called Black Fret)Founded in Austin in 2013Part of a broader national organization with chapters in multiple cities

Truly Significant honors Chantel and John Steinreich, Austin based, husband and wife team that perform around Texas and oversee JDS Entertainment. Hear their inside story that includes 30 years in LA, early years in New Jersey, a chapter in Vegas, and now in Austin. They met at an arts and media church in the center of Hollywood. They have been playing professionally together since 1998 and started JDS Entertainment. Listen to Chantel's layered life that has a foundation from her Grandmother's value system. Pay attention to how Chantel and John have built their enterprise, keeping family priorities in order. There are lessons to learn! Enjoy this extraordinary couple and contact them at www.jdsentertainment.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Deborah Farone has spoken to and inspired women on four continents often meeting with "rainmakers" who rank among the world's top business generators. As the former CMO of two of the world's most prestigious law firms Cravath, Swaine & Moore, along with with Debevoise & Plimpton,. Deborah made it her mission to shed light on the accomplishments of leading women lawyers in those practices. Hear about best practices from Deborah's experience especially in business development. Of significance is the beautiful metaphor of gardening that comes out of this conversation. Deborah speaks of unique gardens where there was supreme focus to increase output. She watched enterprises/gardens grow as positive patterns were uncovered. Listen to the lovely tribute to her Mom, "never quite knowing where wisdom may find us." The big takeaways from Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices were balancing ambition and authenticity, understanding mindset shifts that can drive significance, and how to transition from transactional service to trusted advisor. Visit www.deborahfarone.com today and purchase Breaking Ground from Amazon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. David Hilmers is one of my heroes. We respect, honor, and love Dr. Hilmers. Some lives do not move in a straight line. They arc. They climb, break, turn, and then rise again in a direction no résumé can fully explain. Dr. David Hilmers has lived that kind of life. He was a Marine aviator. A NASA astronaut on four Space Shuttle missions. An engineer. A man who saw the Earth from the cold black silence of space and logged more than twenty days above it. By any ordinary telling, that would have been enough. More than enough. The kind of life that earns applause, headlines, and a comfortable place in memory. But there is another kind of greatness. Quieter. Harder. Less decorated. It doesn't ask, “How far did you go?” It asks, “Whom did you serve once you got there?”That is where the story of David Hilmers becomes truly significant. Many define true significance as using your gifts to meaningfully improve the lives of others at scale. In Hilmers' case, those are not just handsome words. They are the contour lines of a real life. He saw the whole Earth, and instead of marveling only at its beauty, he felt its pain. He looked down from orbit and began looking inward. And what he found there was not self-congratulation. It was a calling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Tina Neel, DVM. She went to Oklahoma State to become a veterinarian. Hailing from the wild and wooly city of Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up on a farm loving animals. Rock Star Vets series is a high energy, emergency case program. Hear Tina talk to about carrying the life-saving responsibility and along with heartbreak. Learn about compassion fatigue of vets. What happens when you have euthenize a pet that is the ONLY family member that someone has? The pet is okay. It's the people left behind that are grieving mightily. Connect with Tina, the three time cancer survival. Hear her comments on cancer treatment and advancing therapy for humans and animals alike.   LISTEN TO THE SHOCKING STORY OF RED DEVIL. Hear about the promising future on cancer treatment centered on Angiex, a cliniclal stage company developing targeted therapies for human cancer.  Visit www.angiex.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dan Ashley, award winning journalist and ABC 7, San Francisco anchor, delivers a powerful, positive message on the state of our union relative to Significance. Dan has devoted over four decades reporting on the biggest stories in America. Hear his perspective on how Americans see themselves. We often hear "we the people," yet our culture often feels centered on "me the individual." Dan comments on the shift. Pay attention to Dan's stories on Americans at their very best, working together.   What is the media's responsibility to highlight stories of unity and service to others, not just conflict. Over his career, Dan Ashley has covered "the power of the people," where we came together for the greater good. Learn what those stories taught Dan about the true colors and character of tight knit communities.And listen to the entire show to hear Dan's graduation speech inspiring all of us to pull in the same direction.  (for all you music lovers, enjoy Dan's latest songs by visiting www.danashleymusic.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

William Keck began his career working for TV titan Aaron Spelling, grew into studio page at NBC and CBS and then graduated to journalism and eventually television production. William honors his Mom as his central mentor and fuel for curiosity to follow Hollywood stars. Hear about the angel and devil that sat on William's shoulders during his days at the National Enquirer.   Listen to the guilt and soul crushing moral dilemmas. Of interest is William's definition of truth and how it has evolved from tabloid reporting to where he is today.  William's reflection on being trapped in a career and lifestyle is the most revealing. Listen to the end of the show...please.  Buy the book When You Step Upon a Star where ever books are sold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com riffs with the one and only Warren Hood. Warren is one of Austin's most respected musicians—known especially as a fiddler, violinist, mandolin player, singer, and songwriter. He's deeply rooted in the Austin music scene and blends Americana, country, folk, bluegrass, and swing influences.He comes from a musical family: his father Champ Hood was a member of the legendary Austin acoustic trio Uncle Walt's Band, which had a major influence on the Texas singer-songwriter movement.Here are the bands and artists Warren Hood has played with starting with The Warren Hood Band-His primary group since the early 2000s.Known for a blend of Texas country, blues, swing, and Americana.The band has held a long-running residency at Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB).Current lineup has included:Marshall Hood – guitarWillie Pipkin – guitarNate Rowe – bassJordan Cook – drums2. The WaybacksA nationally touring acoustic Americana / bluegrass band from San Francisco.Warren joined in 2004 as fiddler and singer, replacing Wayne “Chojo” Jacques.The band performs at major venues and festivals across North America.3. South Austin Jug BandAn Austin acoustic/roots group mixing jug-band tradition, swing, and bluegrass.Hood was a key member earlier in his career.4. Blue Light SpecialOne of Hood's earlier bands while developing his reputation in Austin.5. Warren Hood & the HoodlumsA project blending jazz, blues, and new-grass acoustic styles in Austin clubs.In addition to his own groups, Warren is a highly sought-after sideman, touring or performing with many well-known artists including:Lyle LovettAlejandro EscovedoJoe ElyBob Weir (Grateful Dead)Robert Earl KeenHayes CarllJerry Jeff WalkerBruce Robison & Kelly WillisBen KwellerJoan OsborneLittle FeatBob SchneiderToni PriceHood has been part of the core network of musicians supporting Texas singer-songwriters for decades. Other Notable FactsBegan playing fiddle at age 11.Studied at Berklee College of Music and received the String Achievement Award.Has won multiple Austin Music Awards for Best String Player.His music often pays tribute to Uncle Walt's Band, honoring his father's legacy.Visit www.warrenhood.com to follow Warren's career.✅ In short:Warren Hood is one of Austin's “musician's musicians”—a virtuoso fiddler who leads his own band while also playing with a wide range of Americana and Texas roots artists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Blazy Awards.  Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy host this insightful awards ceremony with TrulySignificant.com founder Rick Tocquigny.  Enjoy special tributes to Les Paul, The Beatles and our annual Memorium to musicians that went on their eternal home. The envelope please..... Kent's special awards for Newcomer of the Year- Jesse Welles. Listen to his extraordinary album Middle. According to Kent, he is the modern day traveling troubadour.  The Blazys pay tribute to the most influential duo of all time- The Everly Brothers. Consider how Phil and Don inspired Lennon and McCartney, Brian Wilson, Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds, and so many others. Sound Engineers used to wear white coats, looking like scientists, willing to express their opinion on anything. The Blazys honors George Martin, for the Unsung Heroes Hall of Fame. And Sound Engineer for 2026 goes to Dave Cobb, producer for Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell. And the Musician of the Year goes to........Italian, child prodigy, a fusion rock guitarist, finger stylist......Matteo Mancuso.Album of the Year....drum roll please......millions of downloads.....Jesse Welles broke the mold. Congratulations Jesse for being a rare "double winner" of the Blazys. Enjoy the Blazys celebration of Louis Armstrong, Quincy Jones along with many musical "Cornerstone" talents that passed away in 2025. The Blazys crescendos with a unique tribute to the Beatles recalling his Beatles to Bluebird Cafe journey.   Special thanks goes to our Austin production team.  Please enjoy all of the music of Kent Blazy at www.kentblazy.com and listen to the most insightful podcasts at www.trulysignificant.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors the extraordinary culture of the Texas Parks & Wildlife division led by Rodney Franklin.  Hear Rodney's backstory, starting with his upbringing in Paris, Texas and the positive influence of his Spanish teacher. And here is an excerpt from the upcoming book Big Hearted Texans that captures the spirit of this podcast:Every significant life has a moment—sometimes a single flash, sometimes a slow dawn—when a person realizes: This isn't just work. This is stewardship.For Rodney, it sharpened when his world expanded from a small historic site to the wide acreage of Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. Here was a state park as a backyard. Here was prescribed fire and wildlife biology and the living, breathing complexity of ecosystems. Here were school groups arriving wide-eyed—kids experiencing the outdoors for the first time.Rodney watched their faces change as they learned, as fear turned into curiosity, as wonder landed and stuck.And he realized something that sits at the center of this whole conversation: A Culture of Significance is built when you understand the impact of an ordinary day on someone else's forever.Seeing is believing. Check out www.tpwd.texas.gov and you will understand how this narrative unfoldsTexas parks have been called the “soul of the state.” If you're a native Texan—or even a long-term adopter—you understand why.Texas is rugged. Generous. Wide open. And proud. But Rodney makes the hard truth plain: in a state this big, less than five percent is public land. That fact changes the entire moral math. What you have is precious because there is so little of it.So the question becomes: how do you protect a place without turning it into a museum behind a fence? Rodney's answer is the balancing act at the heart of stewardship: protect the resource, and still invite the public in—because people won't fight to preserve what they've never been allowed to love. That means thoughtful trails. Responsible infrastructure. Planning systems that manage crowds. And experts—biologists, archaeologists, historians, interpreters—people who understand that parks are not “just” parks. They're habitat and heritage, science and story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com presents the story of Heartgift.org as told through graceful, visionary leadership of their CEO Christy Casey Moore.Heartgift has saved nearly 3000 children's lives with a global mission to provide life-saving heart surgeries to children with congenital heart defect who live in areas with little or no access to specialized cardiac care. Hear the inside story on this Truly Significant organization, how they mobilize teams, and how one particular story of Christian has become emblematic of Heartgift.org legacy. Contribute today and volunteer for www.heartgift.org.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Austin based, Ecuadorian artist Javier Jara who is debuting your latest album Our Rhythms, Our Voices. It's more than an album, it's a personal project that honors and celebrates the Latin American community. Javier and his team interviewed immigrants from all walks of life to create songs about their experiences, using rhythms from their native lands, resulting in a body of work that is focused on spreading positivity and light. Our Rhythms, Our Voices is part oral history and part roots music experimentation, the project aims to celebrate the Latin American community, their diversity, cultural heritage and contributions to this country and beyond. Find this wonderful music, poetry and storytelling album on Spotify. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Trulysignificant.com honors Patrick Sweeney, globally known as the Fear Guru, author of five books including Founders Creed, and cancer survivor. Patrick is also a 5x CEO, venture capital operating partner, and investor in over 75 startups. He couragely took a flying lesson and now flies stunt planes.Facing his mortality taught him how to live. Learn how we overcome a 2 million year old software inside the amygdula. The pre-frontal cortex is like the modern day i-phone with one application. Hear about how the amygdula highjacks you with fear, flight, or freezing...all innate actions with shortcuts that available. Hear about fear of sharks and fear of spiders. Instinctual fear ratches up our fear, but you can train fear of your system. When you are scared, you are primed for super human performance (you have heard of the 130 pound woman who lifted a car off their child)Pick up a new breathing technique from the Naval Seals and control your pre-frontal complex. Buy all of your Patrick Sweeney's book. Visit www.pjsweeney.com todayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Jacqueline Perez, founder and CEO of Kuel Life, a leading voice in the movement to normalizing aging for women over 50. Listen to Jacqueline riff about visable leadership, reinvention, positioning mid life women as a powerful cultural and economic force. This is a point in history with the sheer number of women over 50 hitting a record high. Marketers must pay attention, celebrate unique strenghts and contributions of women in their prime years.Be inspired by this brilliant, insightful conversation. Visit www.kuellife.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com welcomes back Dr. Laurie Cure riffing on Emotional Intelligence. Hear how emotional intelligence informs us and helps us make decisions. How can you make Emotional Intelligence a part of your tool kit? How do you show up as a leader and manage change by integrating emotional intelligence?  Can we integrate humanity back into an AI infused corporate world? Learn that emotional intelligence is not a static construct. Decide if you want a "truly significant" company.   Email Rick@trulysignificant.com with questions and contact Innovative Connections to talk to Dr. Laurie Cure.  BUILD A FRAMEWORK AROUND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com brings back a favorite guest, author and futurist Marc Morgenstern. Read his books..The Soul of Deal Making...is our favorite. Here's why you should listen to Marc.Marc is significant because he reframes the concept of “deal making” from being purely transactional to being deeply relational, values-driven, and purpose-centered. Here's why that matters: 1. He Elevates Deal Making from Tactics to Character Most books on deal making focus on:Negotiation tacticsFinancial engineeringLegal structureCompetitive advantageMorgenstern shifts the conversation to:IntentIntegrityAlignment of valuesLong-term relationship healthHis central idea is that great deals are not won — they are built. And they are built on trust, clarity, and shared purpose. 2. He Connects Business with Soul The “soul” in Soul of Deal Making represents:AuthenticityMoral groundingEmotional intelligenceRespect for all stakeholdersThis is especially significant in an era when:Short-term wins often override long-term sustainabilityDeals can damage reputations if misalignedLeadership credibility is fragileMorgenstern argues that the quality of the deal mirrors the quality of the people making it. 3. He Bridges Strategy and Humanity His work resonates with leaders who:Care about culture as much as capitalBelieve business is a vehicle for impactWant to create outcomes that endureRather than viewing negotiations as adversarial, he promotes:Mutual value creationListening deeplyUnderstanding motivations beneath positionsThat's a higher-level view of business — closer to stewardship than conquest. 4. Why It's Relevant Today In a world of:PE rollupsStartup exitsComplex partnershipsCross-border M&ADeals fail less because of math and more because of:Misaligned expectationsCultural incompatibilityEgoPoor communicationMorgenstern's message anticipates this reality. 5. Broader Significance His contribution sits in the same philosophical neighborhood as:Conscious capitalismStakeholder-driven leadershipValues-based entrepreneurshipHe reminds leaders that the true asset in any transaction is trust.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com presents Oren Fanok is the 27-year-old CEO of Pegasus Ticketing, a startup quietly modernizing how zoos, aquariums, and attractions run their operations while funneling funds into conservation. In just two years, Oren has gone from data analyst to CEO, building a unified, AI-enabled point-of-sale system that replaces outdated infrastructure across mission-driven institutions. His story is compelling for a leadership audience not just because of the tech, but because of the intention behind it. Oren designed Pegasus from the ground up with a 3% giveback model embedded into every transaction, ensuring that each ticket sold helps fund wildlife and habitat preservation. He's scaling a SaaS company in a legacy-heavy industry without chasing flash or VC hype—just long-term impact, operational simplicity, and authentic leadership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com riffs with Kevin Adler, new Daddy, founder of Miracle Messages. Kevin F. Adler is an award-winning social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and “street sociologist” whose work focuses on homelessness, relational poverty, and community connection. He is best known for founding Miracle Messages, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness rebuild social support systems and find belonging and stability. He has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and delivered a TED Talk on his work. Adler has received recognition as a TED Resident, Presidential Leadership Scholar, American Express / Ashoka Emerging Innovator, and more. Educationally, he holds graduate degrees from UC Berkeley, the University of Cambridge, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Miracle Messages (Organization) Miracle Messages is a nonprofit focused on addressing what Adler calls relational poverty — the isolation and lost social ties common among people experiencing homelessness. The organization helps unhoused individuals by:Reuniting them with family and loved ones through volunteer-led message and reconnection services.Providing “phone buddies” — volunteers who connect weekly with unhoused neighbors for consistent social support.Direct cash support pilots, such as basic income experiments backed by Google.org and USC research.The mission reframes homelessness not just as a housing issue but as a crisis of community, connection, dignity, and belonging. When We Walk By (Book) When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America is Adler's book (co-authored with Donald W. Burnes) that explores the deeper causes of homelessness and proposes constructive ways individuals and systems can help. Key themes include:Humanizing people experiencing homelessness — challenging stereotypes and urging readers to see their shared humanity.Relational poverty — the idea that losing social connections is a core contributor to people becoming and remaining unhoused.Critiques of broken systems — showing how social services and public narratives often fail to address root causes.Actionable solutions — from individual empathy and connection to evidence-based policy and community-driven approaches.The book blends social analysis, personal stories, history, and practical guidance, showing how walking with rather than walking by people experiencing homelessness can transform both individuals and systems. Why His Work Matters Adler's work is influential because it reframes homelessness from a problem to be managed into a shared human challenge that society can solve through empathy, connection, and better policy. His approach emphasizes relationships and agency rather than judgment or paternalism, and it has measurably reunited thousands of unhoused people with loved ones and helped inform innovative solutions like basic income pilotsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN honoring Guy Stout at the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. Guy has been in the wine industry for over 40 years holding every conceivable position from grape growing, making wine, working in restauranteur, master sommelier, CEO and mentor to many.Enjoy this odyssey that will inform, entertain, and illuminate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Yasiris Ortiz, featured professional table tennis player in the movie Marty Supreme and founder of Spin and Learn Foundation. Enjoy her remarkable story of immigration, resilience, vision, and tenacity to serve others. Ms. Ortiz defines Truly Significance as she lifts young people up, especially the special needs community. Yasiris speaks candidly about accessibility, cultural relevance, and disadvantaged youth. She answers the CALL to help, uplift and educate students, instilling courage, pride and purpose.Contribute today to www.spinandlearn.com or call 718-690-1693. Email info@spinandlearn.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Monica Nasif, founder, entrepreneur, and brand builder of Mrs. Meyers. Inspired by her mother Thelma Meyer, she entered into the $19B household cleaning product market with their fearlessness of Thelma. Today, Monica is sharing details from her illuminating book- I Bottled My Mother (The Mrs. Meyer's Story: Grit, Grime and Growing a Business), debuting March 2026 from IdeaPress Publishing)Learn what is truly significant to Monica beyond revenue, exits, and brand recognition. Hear about the toughness and playfulness of Monica coupled with her work ethic. Did Monica actually retire at 53 or was she merely hovering over the next opportunity? Finally, hear Monica riff on creativity and the importance of your personal outlet. Buy "I Bottled My Mother (The Mrs. Meyer's Story: Grit, Grime and Growing a Business) everywhere books are sold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com presents author Kyle Young riffing on his book Success is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds. Learn this: every goal has two hidden numbers attached- probability of success and probability of failure. Hear about the inner qualities that will influence those numbers.Is "changing the odds" really about changing external conditions or changing ourselves first? Kyle is training for a marathon. Hear about his success diagram for eating, sleeping and training and never falling into the "averaging trap." And listen to Kyle stepping back from the boardroom and frameworks to reflect on what's truly significant.Buy Kyle's book- Success is a Numbers Game. Connect with Kyle on Linked in via Kyle Austin Young. Purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and everywhere books are sold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Bill Sappenfield, theologian, man of grace and gifted with common spiritual sense, returns to our studio to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Enjoy hearing his perspective and wisdom as we recalibrate our lives over the next 40+ days of Lent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Stephanie Michelle Pimentel is a force of nature serving as Founder and CEO of Lumena Global. This "take no prisoners" leader brings cultural fluency, compliance precision and discipline, and operational clarity for companies seeking to scale their businesses to Latin America. Enjoy this insightful interview where Stephanie shifts the narrative to boardroom topics that are of prime interest.  Visit www.luminaglobal.com today to learn more about their services and the extraordinary leadership of Stephanie Michelle Pimentel....born in the Bronx by Dominican parents and resonating clearly with business expertise for the Latin American markets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner wrote one of the finest pieces of non-fiction with Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist. It is a book for "the ages" and is a finalist for non-fiction book of the decade at Truly Significant.com. This book is pure gold blending joy, history, social justice, accessibility, and more. We recommend this book for every student of art, music, film, television, dancing, and even anthropology. It clarifies purpose and intention. In this conversation, learn about "perfection paralysis," the rhythm and process of "page-system-measure," the value of the smartest form of collaboration, and a fresh definition of innovation. And as of bonus, get the inside story on the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his many mentors that created a musical mosaic. Visit www.danielpollackpelzner.com to learn more about this brilliant author.  Here's more: NPR picked Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist (Simon & Schuster) as Books We Loved for 2025.  Daniel teaches English and theater at Portland State University. He received the Graves Award from the American Council of Learned Societies for outstanding teaching in the humanities. As a cultural historian and theater critic, his articles about playwrights from Shakespeare to Quiara Alegría Hudes have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times. His pandemic spoof, "What Shakespeare Actually Did During the Plague," was adapted into a short film for PBS, and his New Yorker profile of Cherokee playwright and lawyer Mary Kathryn Nagle is being adapted into a feature documentary. He is the scholar-in-residence at the Portland Shakespeare Project and a frequent guest lecturer at theaters around the country. Born and raised in Portland, he received his B.A. in History from Yale and his Ph.D. in English from Harvard. He met his wife in their elementary-school production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; they now live in Portland with their two children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

According to author Kyle Young, every goal has two hidden numbers attached- probability of success and probability of failure. Hear about the inner qualities of leadership that influence those numbers. Learn the secret to achieving bigger goals and changing the odds. Listen to Kyle's framework that prevent you and your enterprise from falling into the trap of averaging.From a cultural and significance perspective, you will be illuminated with tips on probability hacking where your culture will flourish. Most importantly, Kyle steps back from boardrooms and frameworks and shares his heart on being truly significant.  You must know "what has to go right." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

When Barry Hoffner lost his wife Jackie in a sudden tragedy, his grief was a black hole that consumed everything. But amid the quiet wreckage of loss, something unexpected stirred: the call to move, to reconnect, join a community and to live again. What you will hear today is a remarkable recovery and an audacious mission visit to all 193 countries on Earth. Listen to the incredible story tied to Belonging to the World, a deeply felt memoir of healing from grief, finding resilience, and forging human, emotional connection across the globe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com kicks off Valentine's Day week with Dr. Shannon Poach, Founder of TheRightOne.net doing a fun, couples Q&A. Hear this robust conversation that covers: How to say emotionally connected when work, stress and life takes over.Why do we keep having the same argument even though we think we understand each other's point of view?How and why do past relationships and life experiences keep shaping the way? How can couples support each other's individual growth without drifting apart? What positive patterns exist with couples that have been married over 30 years? How can long standing atomic habits change or evolve? Of note, TheRightOne.net is a relationship platform that uses psychology-driven insight to connect you emotionally, creating relationships built to last. When emotional insights connect with your authentic self, you create the future path towards your right one.Dr. Poach created The Right One after 25 years of working as a psychologist, helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of building lasting relationships. Over and over, he saw the same pattern: people weren't failing at love—the systems they were using were failing them.Traditional dating apps often reduce connection to swipes, photos, and surface-level attraction. They treat love like a game, leaving people frustrated, unseen, and still searching for something deeper.That's why Dr. Poach designed The Right One to be different. Our platform combines psychological science, advanced AI, and a human touch to understand who you are at your core—your values, your personality, your vision for life. We don't just help you “find a match.” We help you discover real alignment.Dr. Poach believes everyone deserves the chance to find a relationship that feels authentic, supportive, and lasting. That's the heart of The Right One—to connect people on the level where love truly thrives.  Visit www.therightone.net today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Texas legendary musician and author Bob Livingston. Bob Livingston's true significance isn't just that he's an Austin “legendary guitarist.” It's that he quietly helped define the soul of Texas music while never chasing the spotlight—and then spent decades using music as a bridge between cultures. Here's why Bob Livingston truly matters: A Founding Voice of the Austin Sound Bob Livingston was part of the original Austin progressive country / cosmic cowboy movement in the late '60s and '70s—before Austin was branded as the Live Music Capital of the World.He co-founded Lost Gonzo Band, which became the house band at the Armadillo World Headquarters, ground zero for Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and the outlaw-country revolution.Livingston wasn't a sideman chasing trends; he was helping invent the sound that blurred folk, country, rock, and storytelling.If Willie Nelson opened the door, Livingston helped build the room. ✍️ A Songwriter's Songwriter Bob's songwriting is deceptively simple—honest, literate, and emotionally precise.His songs have been recorded by artists like Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn.He writes with a novelist's eye: place, character, regret, hope—all without flash.In Austin terms: Bob Livingston is the guy musicians listen to after the gig.  A Cultural Bridge, not just a Musician. What elevates Livingston beyond “local legend” is what he did after Austin fame was available to him.He became deeply connected to Mexico and Latin American music, blending Texan folk with regional Mexican styles.Bob Livingston used music as soft power—a way to humanize people across borders through shared stories and rhythms. Integrity Over Industry Livingston consistently chose:Artistic authenticity over commercial packagingCommunity over celebrityLong-term influence over short-term applauseThat choice is why he's revered rather than merely remembered. In a town known for ego and excess, Bob Livingston became a symbol of quiet excellence. The True Significance (If You Strip It All Down) Bob Livingston represents something increasingly rare: A life where talent, humility, curiosity, and service stayed aligned. He helped shape Austin's musical identity, then spent the rest of his career proving that music is not about fame—it's about connection, belonging, and shared humanity. Remember this from Dare of an Angel- We did it simply to do it. We did it to be tender, yet tough, We did it for the beauty of music. Isn't that explanation enough.Visit www.BobLivingstonMusic.com to buy Gypsi Alibi- A Gonzo Memoir and all of Bob's music.  WEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com and TheRightOne.net unpacks Neuro-Giving with author and subject matter expert Cherian Koshy. What is the neuroscience behind giving and generosity? Learn the definition of Neuro-giving beyond the traditional ideas of charity and altruism. Cherian explores meaningful giving as nourishment and a core operating feature. Listen to how you can move giving from transactional to transformational....thinking about who we are becoming as people. How does your brain make decisions? identity, cost-benefits analysis. why do you hand over money to a cause...there is no requirement and often only a "warm glow" in return.  Generosity triggers agency and purpose.To raise funds, find core people that are already bought into the purpose. If you have heard all of your life about caring for orphans, those big hearted people are more likely to engage and donate. And hear Cherian's definition of significance- giving to something bigger than yourself, creating hope for others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Natalie Bruce, U.S. record holder in free-diving. There are places the noise cannot follow you. Not the noise of headlines or deadlines.Not the noise of self-doubt or self-importance.Not even the noise of fear—at least not for long. One of those places lies a hundred meters below the surface of the ocean. And Natalie Bruce goes there on a single breath. She is a U.S. record holder in freediving—one of the very few humans on Earth who routinely descends into crushing pressure with nothing but lungs, training, and trust. But to call Natalie Bruce merely an athlete would be like calling the ocean “wet.” It is accurate—and it misses the point. What Natalie practices, what she embodies, is not escapism.It is engagement at its purest form. She enters what psychologists call FLOW state—a condition first studied by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, describing moments when action and awareness merge, time dissolves, and the self stops narrating long enough to let life speak. Natalie does not flirt with FLOW. She stakes her life on it. Enjoy this rare conversation with the one and only Natalie Bruce.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

The TrulySignificant.com series continues on TheRightOne.net with Dr. Shannon Poach. Learn about his boyhood days, time with YoungLife and his quest to help individuals find their right one. When emotional insights connect with your authentic self, you create the future path towards your right one.I created The Right One after years of working as a psychologist, helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of building lasting relationships. Over and over, I saw the same pattern: people weren't failing at love—the systems they were using were failing them.Traditional dating apps often reduce connection to swipes, photos, and surface-level attraction. They treat love like a game, leaving people frustrated, unseen, and still searching for something deeper.That's why I designed The Right One to be different. Our platform combines psychological science, advanced AI, and a human touch to understand who you are at your core—your values, your personality, your vision for life. We don't just help you “find a match.” We help you discover real alignment.I believe everyone deserves the chance to find a relationship that feels authentic, supportive, and lasting. That's the heart of The Right One—to connect people on the level where love truly thrives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

At TrulySignificant.com, we are narrowing our focus to topics that truly matter to others. Across our lifetime, the subject of loneliness has never gone away. Covid heightened the amount of loneliness. Unsuccessful technology (failed dating apps) only adds to the dis-ease.We have found a legit, authentic authority on the topic of relationships, dating and emotional intelligence with clinical psychologist Dr. Shannon Poach.Take a deep dive into the life of Dr. Shannon Poach, co-founder of TheRightOne.net....changing the experience of dating through emotional connectivity. Dr. Poach takes a very personal approach in this show. "When emotional insights connect with your authentic self, you create the future path towards your right one.I created The Right One after years of working as a psychologist, helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of building lasting relationships. Over and over, I saw the same pattern: people weren't failing at love—the systems they were using were failing them.Traditional dating apps often reduce connection to swipes, photos, and surface-level attraction. They treat love like a game, leaving people frustrated, unseen, and still searching for something deeper.That's why I designed The Right One to be different. Our platform combines psychological science, advanced AI, and a human touch to understand who you are at your core—your values, your personality, your vision for life. We don't just help you “find a match.” We help you discover real alignment.I believe everyone deserves the chance to find a relationship that feels authentic, supportive, and lasting. That's the heart of The Right One—to connect people on the level where love truly thrives."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com celebrates the one and only Daniel Cubillo. He shares this insider knowledge in his book The Creative Mastermind Mind: From Roadrunner to Showrunner. This is the ultimate field guide for creators, storytellers and entertainment professionals navigating today's chaotic content landscape. Daniel's incredible career spans 2000+ hours of produced content ranging from Top Chef to Fear Factor and Real Housewives to Real Madrid matches. This creative storyteller shares industry insight, riffs about the ethics in entertainment, and mentors the listener to find their own unique voices. This show was presented by www.theRightOne.net, a dating app focused on matching people through emotional connectivity and EQ. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honor author Chris Deaver riffing on Brave Together.  Chris helped shape leadership and creative culture at Apple and Disney, working on initiatives behind the iPhone, AirPods, Star Wars, and Marvel. It's a lived experience from inside organizations where creativity had to survive scale, pressure, and speed. Chris speaks to why modern leadership feels so heavy, why creativity gets harder as teams grow, and how co-creation/collaboration changes both performance and how work of significance actually feels.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Welcome to Truly Significant—the podcast that explores what really matters in life through conversations with big-hearted people. This show is presented by TheRightOne.net, the site created to intersect singles through emotional connectivity. Today's guest is someone who's been waking up America for three decades. You know him as the smiling, trusted face of the weather on The Today Show—but there's so much more to Al Roker than the forecast.This year marks Al's 30th anniversary on Today, an extraordinary milestone built on consistency, credibility, and connection. In this conversation, we go beyond the green screen and Doppler radar to talk about the things that truly shape a meaningful life—family vacations that turn into lifelong memories, the joys and lessons of fatherhood, and how weather, much like life, teaches us to prepare, adapt, and stay hopeful.Al reminds us that while storms come and go, it's the people we love and the moments we share that anchor us. This is a conversation full of warmth, wisdom, laughter—and yes, a little weather talk too. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join me for a truly significant conversation with my friend, Al Roker Visit www.trulysignificant.com and share your heroes in life that lifted you up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

The Right One.net sponsors this Truly Significant episode featuring author Andy Freed who penned Lead Like a Boss: The Bruce Springsteen Framework to Elevating Your Leadership. Andy is a veteran strategist, communication advisor, CEO and lifetime fan of Bruce Springsteen.In his book, he channels The Boss's timeless lessons on purpose, connection and perseverance in the modern workplace. After seeing Bruce 90...that NINETY times in concert, Andy conveys that great leadership isn't about ego or title, it's about building a band, not an entourage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com riffs with Adrian Kelly, author of The Success Complex. What you will hear: How has the definition of success evolved from his early days as a criminal defense attorney to his modern day role as author and futurist?      2. What does "no country to die for" mean to you?      3. Why do we need to create "a place for faciitators to grow and hope, respect and tolerate?"       4. What is the missing ingredient between achievement and happiness?       5. Explore the 7 listeners on an FBI truck.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TheRightOne.net sponsors this Truly Significant podcast with special guest Jay Conner, author and private money authority. His book has valuable insights that makes a must read- Where to Get the Money Now. Jay isn't just about self promotion. He offers practical strategies for buying properties without using your own money, getting multiple big checks on every deal, and utlizing self directed IRA/retirement accounts for funding. From a True Significance perspective, Jay embodies his teachings, utilizing his extensive experience and Christian grounding to close, on the average, three deals a month. He has raised over $8 million in Private Money.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com and TheRightOne.net presents author, Statesman, and Soldier Dr. Dan Gerstein.  Having reported directly to General Wesley Clark, teaching professor at George Mason, and now a full time author, Dan explores machines potentially making decisions that could start a global conflict. In War Without Humanity, Dan combines a fact based narrative into an engaging, science fiction story. Dan has been on both sides of diplomacy and defense. No one is better qualified to write this timely story on robot's cognition and moral judgement. Will war remain a fundamentally human experience? The battlefield is no longer human territory alone. Pre-order War Without Humanity today on Amazon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Commissioner Sid Miller and his wife Debra are honored on this special, bonus section to the Truly Significant chapter featuring their journey. Enjoy hearing about their journey of serving others and how this rancher means more to us Texans, especially in 2026. Here's our original tribute to him ....God made a Rancher.And on the eighth day… God looked down on His planned paradise and said,“I need a caretaker.” So God created a rancher. God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before daylight,check the fences, tend the cattle, then put on a clean shirt and go fight for folks who'll never know his name.” So God created a rancher. God said, “I need somebody strong enough to ride out droughts and floods, stubborn enough to stand his ground, and humble enough to know the land doesn't belong to him—he belongs to it.”So God created a rancher. God said, “I need somebody who knows the smell of fresh hay,the weight of responsibility,and the meaning of a handshake that still counts as a contract.” So God created a rancher. God said, “I need somebody who'll love Texas not just for its size,but for its soil… its people…and the generations who work the land long after the cameras are gone.” So God created Sid Miller. A man who wears a cowboy hat not as a costume,but as a testimony. A man who understands agriculture isn't a policy debate—it's breakfast on a school tray, livelihoods on family farms, and dignity for rural communities.God said, “I need somebody who'll stand up for farmers when it's unpopular,push back when Washington forgets where food comes from,and remind folks that common sense is still a virtue.” So God created a rancher who would becomeTexas Commissioner of Agriculture. But not a politician who visited ranches—a rancher who went to Austin.God said, “I need somebody who knows that leadership isn't about polish—it's about purpose. That significance isn't found in titles,but in lifting others up.” So God created a rancher. One who believes faith belongs in everyday work,that freedom is worth defending, and that feeding people well is a moral responsibility. God said, “I need somebody who'll tell the truth plainly, stand tall when criticized,and go home at night knowing he did right by Texas.” So God created Sid Miller. And while the rest of the world argues about trends,this rancher keeps his boots on the ground, his eyes on the horizon,and his heart set on service. Because long before the votes were counted,before the office doors opened,before the speeches were written— God already knew. Texas needed a rancher.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors Liz Galloway-McQuitter. Liz's love affair with basketball began in the fifth grade in Rockdale, Texas. Liz made a significant difference as one of the first women to play in the WBL (forerunner of the WNBA) and was inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. Her true significance is felt in Liz's advocacy for equality in sports for 46+ years.Enjoy this important conversation that includes insight on the very first women's professional basketball league, Title IX trailblazing, AND coaching at Texas A&M as well as influencing the next generation at Rockdale High School- Rockdale, Texas. Learn that equality IS dignity. How did Liz overcome gender and race bias? And the highlight of the show.....celebrating Liz's Mom who said...you can do anything! Edna was the glue of the family. She was known for your baking, cooking. and for being a fighter! Edna was Liz's first history teacher, providing perspective, wisdom and an appreciation for music and the arts. Contribute TODAY to Legends of Ball, Inc. that educates youth about the contributions of the WBL and Title IX. Visit https://legendsoftheballinc.org   Pass it on.....and pay it forward.And thanks to Vince Gennaro, Dean of NYU Lab for Transformative Leadership for making this introduction to the one and only Liz Galloway-McQuitter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TheRightOne.net presents this truly significant story from author Jen Braaksma about Betsy Pauly. Befriending Betsy was known in her Missouri community as the woman who never turned away a creature in need. She rescued more than 100 cats, at least 10 dogs, a blind pigeon, and countless strays who would not have survived without human care. Hear the story of adopting an older dog and Betsy's spur of the moment decision to make a leash out of her panty hose. Betsy's adoption moments were generally not convenient, but all were LOVE IN ACTION. Learn how acts of empathy were a matter of principle. Consider your significance to our four legged friends. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Natalie Pickering, is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist and author of Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from Inside Out.Enjoy this illuminating conversation. Learn how to resist fear and shame. It's time to revist your personal, self imposed rules. Reshape your habits. Consider that true leadership is how you may others feel and motivate them to optimize performance while unleashing their full potential! Buy Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from Inside Out on Amazon, B&N, BAM and where ever you purchase your books.   And tell us your thoughts about Natalie's podcast by email rick@trulysignificant.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.