Success Made to Last Legends

Bob Fuest is a truly significant guest who had a big awakening the year his Mom passed away, his son was born, and he divested himself from his business. Few people have this view of looking back and looking forward at the same moment.  His life shifted into a different gear. Hear the complete story.Bob is a Board President • Nonprofit Operator | Wealth Advisor for Highly-Driven Humans Who Serve & Do Big Things | Founder, Fuest & Klein Wealth Advisors. Let us repeat that....Advisor to Highly Driven Humans who serve and do big things! Listen to the tale of Dream Rydes and how this organization provides timely transportation to families going through oncology treatment.  Hear how you can support this organization with their upcoming gala event. As Bob says..."give back to children who have been relieved of their joy." Be inspired by this be good do good man, Dad, husband, clear thinker.  Donate to www.dreamrydes.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Luz Maria Mack is a Truly Significant™ thought leader because she is doing something larger than writing children’s books: she is helping people understand that identity, belonging, and cultural memory are built through the stories we choose to tell—and the stories we choose not to leave out.Luz's significance through six dimensions: 1. She turns representation into belonging Luz's work isn't representation for representation's sake. Her central question is essentially: “Does a child see themselves in the story?” Her Dominican and Afro-Caribbean children's literature gives young readers cultural mirrors while also giving other children windows into experiences different from their own.The Secret of the Plátano, for example, was selected by Bank Street College of Education among its Best Children's Picture Books of 2023. That fits the Truly Significant lens beautifully: Significance happens when someone feels seen, valued, and connected because you were willing to tell the story. 2. Her "side quest" became a mission This is perhaps the strongest connection to Side Quests to Significance. Luz's path wasn't simply, “I want to become a famous author.” Her motherhood, cultural experience, professional life and encounters with the publishing world led her toward a creative calling that answered a need she saw around her.She has described moving beyond waiting for publisher approval and instead creating stories rooted in her community. That's a classic Side Quest: Curiosity → Need → Action → Significance. She didn't necessarily set out to build a cultural platform. She followed a need—and the need revealed the mission. 3. She understands that stories can preserve culture Luz isn't merely entertaining children. She is preserving pieces of Dominican and Caribbean culture for another generation. Her books explore language, music, family, heritage and identity. Her animated adaptation of ¡Pequeña María descubre su baile! won recognition at Bridge Fest and was subsequently featured on PBS. She also collaborated with Disney's Storybook Art Team on Family Is Everything, inspired by Encanto. That makes her work especially significant because culture disappears when nobody takes responsibility for passing it forward. 4. She has expanded from storyteller to "story ecosystem" builder This may be her most important evolution. Luz has moved from telling her own stories to creating platforms for other people to tell theirs. Her 2026 podcast, The Missing Book, focuses on overlooked stories and unheard voices. She interviews authors, illustrators, educators, publishers, literacy advocates and other creatives—not simply about their books, but about the people, experiences and identities behind those books. That's a profound distinction. An author creates a story.A thought leader creates space for stories. Luz is increasingly doing the latter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Alex Snider is the son of U.S. diplomats, who has written a truly significant book about slowmindfulness titled You Should Be Late.  His turning point was a bike accident that left him with a brain injury. Alex goes in depth on our rushed culture, obsessed in busyness. Learn whether this is fear based or wild ambition. Alex is a man of deep wisdom, thoughtful lessons and courage. Remember that being constantly busy doesn't make you happy. Find out what brings you deep meaning in life. Be so mindful that you experience "to feel felt." You Should Be Late is a work of significance. Give the book to a friend or family member. Show up as your authentic self....even when running late. And lastly, notice the person in front of you. Slow down and live more deeply.Visit www.slowmindfulness.com for more information and buy You Should Be Late from your local indy bookstore today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Ann Keil Dux is a person of significance. Former TV journalist, Emmy Award winner and cancer survivor, she has lived a remarkable life. You will be inspired by this whip smart, executive communications coach and strategist. Ann talks about the important soft skills fueled by emotional intelligence. She dives into high impact communication moments and how we should react authentically. Show up as the best version of yoursefl. Communicate from your real self from real places. Consider active verbs that describe you and connect with those words. Self proclaimed as THE GLUE, connect with Ann Keil Dux on LinkedIn or www.DuxCommunications.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Dr. Michael Suk, third generation orthepedic surgeon, attorney, former White House Fellow, polymath, and leader of MDEnvoy, a Physician agency representing medical doctors. Dr. Suk is a mission driven physician, selfless servant to his patients and is skilled as an eco-system creator. According to recent reports, a growing number of physicians are taking a page from professional sports and are now seeking the kind of agent representation that athletes have long relied on. Learn from MDEnvoy CEO and co-founder with famed sports agent- Leigh Steinberg, about the impact of MDEnvoy as an "intentional architect of significance." With MDEnvoy, Dr. Suk aims to help today's physicians enter into long-lasting and mutually successful relationships with their employers, providing other strategic support such as relocation planning, wealth management, intellectual property protection, branding and marketing. Learn more at www.mdenvoy.com today.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Brandon Pipkin is a father of five, co-author of Rock Your Business, restless spirit, drummer, and a disciplined leader within Autobahn, consultants to companies doing $20 million to $500 million per year. He also authored 21 Questions for 21 Millionaires. He discovered that all needed the next mountain to climb. All possessed a restless heart. Brandon talks about the bottleneck of leadership that prevents a mid market company to scaling. Hear the advice of when a leader/founder may step away and bring in new leadership to achieve new heights.  As Brandon says, "it's hard to read the label when you are inside the jar." Listen to the patterns of the business, consider the people to achieve EBITDA expansion, and simplified processes to drive a company forward. Thank you Brandon PIpkin for the rich advice you provided and your kindred spirit with Side Quests to Significance.   Brandon inspires to "enjoy the ride." Join Rick Tocquigny on his weekly Substack: Side Quests to Significance. Enjoy true stories of people who formed purpose alongside their careers. Subscribe free: https://sidequesttosignificance.substack.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

In our interview of Bob Cowsill (yes…THE Cowsills) he reminded us that history and music aren't  really about dates. It's about people. About moments. About ordinary lives interrupted by extraordinary memories centered around a special song.Listen to this provocative conversation and you will learn that The Cowsills were one of America's first family bands.  You will hear the expected stories about hit records, Ed Sullivan Show, just three years after the Beatles debut, and the glory days of rock and roll. What stayed with me wasn't the history. It was the humanity. Bob shared a story that has lingered with me.During one concert, he noticed an elderly gentleman sitting in the front row with tears streaming down his face as The Cowsills began performing The Rain, the Park and Other Things. (Sing along….I love the flower girl) After the show, the man's daughter explained why. Her father had been a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. When his helicopter was shot down behind enemy lines, his gunner's transistor radio became trapped, endlessly replaying that very song. As he struggled to survive, the melody became forever intertwined with one of the most terrifying moments of his life. Decades later, hearing the song live transported him instantly back to that jungle. That is the mysterious power of music. A three-minute song can carry a lifetime.Buy Cowsills' music, follow them on tour and relive a memorable yester-year.  ost of us will never write a hit song, but every one of us is composing memories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Spend 30 minutes with a man of wisdom named Terry Conway. His simplicification of complex business issues is mesmerizing. You learn how to lead your company into multigenerational levels with Terry's "collective advice." Listen to his experience at establishing trusting relationships, structuring your enterprise around continuous innovation and constantly improving process efficiencies. You will also garner invaluable lessons of how to work with different cultures and religions that all bound together by basic economics. Summarizing this conversation as "brackish waters," life is full of intersections like fresh and salt water where certain species of fish thrive. Where are the other intersections of life that we should watch for, including the simple notion that a 25 year old may have the potential to become a chief financial officer and change the world. Buy Business is Simple whereever books are sold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Rock Positano came from a Brooklyn home, rich in Italian tradition, focused on family, food, hard work, with an underpinning from the rules of the street. Learn about Street Smart. Consider: Your reputation enters the room before you do.Stepping out of your comfort zone is critical. Don't be afraid.Relationships create opportunities that resumes cannot. Luck favors people who are visable, prepared, and trusted. Significant success is often the accumulation of hundreds of small acts done and well. The people that rise highest rarely burn bridges on the way up. Rock puts emphasis on quality of life, health, and more specifically, taking care of your feet. With mobility comes emotional strength and self confidence to keep moving toward your purpose and passion. To learn more visit www.hss.edu, the Hospital for Special Surgery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Of all the awful things that happened to Dana Killion, from the loss of her son, parents and a divorce, she shows such courage, forward thinking and resilience.  From this conversation, learn that relief and healing are not the same.  You are not healed if you are still bitter and angry. Think about closure. Something happened to you. God is not going to come down and tell you this was meant to be.   Discover how to become UNSTUCK.   Answer the WHY.   Buy the book Becoming Unmistakeable wherever books are sold. Danakillion.com is her website.  She inspires us to MOVE on. The Choice is Ours.Read More!Unbreakable. That’s a big ask. It’s bigger than what we view as healed, and it’s beyond mere survival.We deserve and are worthy of more than just relief.Written in blisteringly unflinching prose, Becoming Unbreakable is simultaneously a companion to therapy, a warm-up to deeper healing, and a breathtaking dissection of the traumas that underline our lives—but which don’t have to define us.Within an eight-year period, author Dana Killion broke free from an addictive marriage with a husband who harbored a secret life, suffered the loss of both of her parents, and endured the death of her oldest son from fentanyl. Emerging and finding a way through, despite the ossifying effects of grief, Killion transformed her life and became unbreakable. Her process for this becoming is carefully detailed, providing guidance, support, and, crucially, a path forward.In sharing her story and the framework of her metamorphosis, Killion addresses foundational questions that get to the heart of our traumatic responses: Why do some of us become hollow shells of the person we were, even after therapy? How do some of us process our grief more smoothly and carry on? How do we become someone scarred, but not forever broken?Trauma doesn’t have to win. The choice is ours.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

On today's show, we honor the late, great Mark James. He was one of America's great songwriters with Suspicious Minds, Hooked on a Feeling and Always on My Mind. Most people hear Suspicious Minds and think of Elvis Presley. I hear something much deeper. I hear songwriter Mark James describing one of the greatest destroyers of significance: the absence of trust. "We're caught in a trap. I can't walk out because I love you too much, baby..." Those lyrics aren't about romance as much as they're about relationships of every kind. Marriages. Friendships. Business partnerships. Families. Communities. Even our relationship with ourselves. When trust disappears, everyone becomes a detective. Every text is analyzed.Every silence becomes suspicious.Every delay has a hidden meaning.Every conversation feels like a courtroom instead of a kitchen table. It's exhausting. Significance Is Built on Trust Over the past 4,100 conversations on Success Made to Last and Truly Significant, I've noticed something remarkable. The people who become truly significant don't necessarily have the highest IQ, the biggest platform, or the most impressive résumé. They become significant because people trust them. Trust is the invisible currency of every meaningful life. It is earned one promise at a time. One conversation at a time. One act of integrity at a time.When trust grows, dreams grow. Great Communication Builds Great Dreams Mark James wrote: "Why can't you see what you're doing to me?" How many dreams have died because no one was willing—or able—to have one honest conversation? Great communication isn't about winning an argument. It's about understanding another heart. Trust me, the strongest marriages aren't built by people who never disagree. Neither are the strongest companies. They aren't built by leaders who never make mistakes. The deepest friendships aren't built by people who always get it right. They're built by people who keep talking. Who keep listening. Who choose curiosity over assumption. Who ask before accusing. Communication is the bridge that carries trust from one heart to another.Don't Let Old Friends Become Strangers One lyric has always stopped me in my tracks: "Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?" How tragic when someone who once knew your heart begins to question your motives. Old friends are one of life's greatest treasures. They remember who you were before success. They celebrate you without needing anything in return. They know your stories, your scars, your victories, and your dreams. Don't let distance, busyness, or misunderstanding quietly erase decades of friendship. Call someone. Write the note. Take the trip. Relationships rarely end because of one dramatic moment. More often, they slowly drift apart through neglect.Crying and Trying One of my favorite lines in the song is beautifully simple: "We've got to let our love survive... or dry the tears from your eyes." Life will give us plenty of reasons to cry. Dreams sometimes disappoint. People misunderstand us. Trust gets broken. Words hurt, but significance isn't found in pretending life is easy. It's found in crying... and then trying again. Trying to forgive. Trying to rebuild. Trying to listen. Trying to believe the best. Trying to become the kind of person others can trust. stronger?Significance isn't built by perfect people. It's built by trustworthy people. And trust doesn't begin with them. It begins with us. Here's to fewer suspicious minds… ...and more significant lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Colin Hodge is a wise sage for his age. Author and experienced CEO in exits, acquisitions and rapid growth enterprises, Colin has aligned his core values into signficant wealth. Listen to the lessons with his book Outrageous Start Up Growth. Uncover the business psychology, harness your inner jealousy and start pattern matching practice with this explosive podcast interview. Visit www.colinhodge.com today for more information and listen to all Success Made to Last Legends interviews on Apple, Spotify, iHeart radio or on www.trulysignificant.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dave Garrison believes that the greatest competitive advantage is not technology, capital, or even strategy—it is human commitment. His book, The Buy-In Advantage, demonstrates that extraordinary organizations are built when people don't merely comply with a vision—they own it.While many executives focus on directing people, Garrison teaches leaders to create environments where employees become co-authors of success. Vision to Lead Garrison's vision is simple but transformational: People support what they help create. Instead of asking, "How do I get people to follow me?" he asks, "How do I build an organization where everyone becomes a leader?" That shift creates cultures where innovation, accountability, and trust flourish. Mission to Make a Difference Throughout his executive career and advisory work, Garrison has focused on helping organizations:Build cultures of ownership rather than compliance.Replace fear with trust.Develop leaders at every level.Align purpose with performance.Create organizations where people actually enjoy coming to work.His mission extends beyond increasing profits. He seeks to improve people's daily work lives by helping them experience meaning, contribution, and shared success. Ecosystem Builder Great leaders don't simply create followers—they create ecosystems where others succeed. Garrison's influence has spread through:CEOs who adopt collaborative leadership practices.Executive teams that learn to make better decisions together.Organizations that improve employee engagement.Leadership communities that multiply his ideas through mentoring and teaching.His impact grows exponentially because every leader he equips influences hundreds—or thousands—of others. Through the Lens of Truly Significant Dave Garrison embodies several principles of true significance:Humility over ego — Leadership is about serving the team rather than elevating oneself.Purpose over position — Influence comes from earning trust, not exercising authority.Contribution over control — Success is measured by how many leaders you develop.Legacy over quarterly results — Culture outlives strategy.His Side Quest is reclaiming the human side of leadership. Rather than viewing leadership as command and control, he has dedicated his career to helping leaders discover that their highest calling is creating workplaces where people feel valued, heard, and empowered. That pursuit has become far more than management consulting—it has become a movement toward more meaningful organizations.Why does Dave Garrison matter today In an era marked by burnout, disengagement, and rapid technological change, Garrison's message is especially timely:Organizations will still rise or fall based on whether people choose to bring their hearts, creativity, and commitment to the mission. Dave reminds us that the most enduring organizations are built not by brilliant strategies alone, but by leaders who inspire genuine buy-in.A Truly Significant takeaway: "Success happens when people work for you. Significance happens when people believe with you."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Larry Bloomquist came from humble beginnings in Austin, Texas. He watched his Dad help needy people and had a saintly Mom that served others. He went to Texas A&M and began his pursuit in Environmental Design and Graphics and shifted to Mechanical Engineering.   He moved back to Austin and started his career. Listen to Larry reflect on his 70 years of faith, family, life as an Aggie. Hear the story of Larry's mission trips and the common thread of serving others. It will inspire you to a life of significance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors a Texas legend today with John Arthur Martinez. About John: Before he became a nationally known singer-songwriter, Martinez dreamed of playing professional tennis. A devastating knee injury ended that dream. Instead of allowing disappointment to define him, he picked up a guitar and redirected his competitive spirit into songwriting. That pivot is the essence of significance—not merely succeeding, but transforming loss into service through one's gifts. He represents the best of Texas' cultural crossroads. Texas has always been a meeting place of traditions, and Martinez embodies that heritage. His music naturally blends country, Western swing, Mexican-American influences, and singer-songwriter storytelling without forcing any of them. He has become a musical bridge between Anglo and Hispanic audiences, reminding Texans that our greatest strength is often found where cultures meet rather than where they divide. He chose songwriting over celebrity. Many people remember him as the runner-up on the first season of Nashville Star. But television wasn't his legacy. His legacy has been decades of:Writing hundreds of songs.Recording more than a dozen albums.Performing everywhere from Texas dance halls to the Grand Ole Opry.Continuing to tour long after reality television faded from public attention.That is the difference between being famous and being significant. His songs have served other artists. One mark of a truly significant songwriter is that others choose to sing your work. Martinez co-wrote "Seguro Que Hell Yes," which was recorded by Flaco Jiménez and Raul Malo, contributing to a Grammy-winning project. Alan Jackson also recorded the song. Great songwriters don't simply perform—they create music that lives through other voices. He invests in the next generation.Perhaps the most "Truly Significant" aspect of his career is his commitment to young musicians. Martinez founded FiestaJAM, using music not merely to entertain but to raise money for music education programs in the Texas Hill Country. That shifts the focus from "Look what I've accomplished" to "Look what others can become." He carries Texas wherever he performs. Whether singing in Europe, Nashville, or a small Texas town, Martinez's music always returns to the landscapes, people, and values of Texas. His storytelling reflects ranches, dance halls, front porches, highways, and family—preserving a culture that younger generations can still recognize and appreciate. Even NASA found room for his music. One of Martinez's songs, "Making Good Time," accompanied astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Few Texas songwriters can say their music has literally orbited the Earth. It's a fitting symbol: authentic Texas stories reaching beyond Texas itself.We talk about the upcoming songwriter festival in Marble Falls happening in July. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Kristen Mosier researched Restless for SEVEN years and authored this book built around her own story and diagnosis of ADHD. Kristen is family therapists licensed in New York and New Jersey.  Kristen's perception of restlessness changed over the course of time. There was a wave of guilt, dissatisfied, believing that the grass is greener on the other side. Hear about her self sabotage that led to a paradigm shift to being a curious, non-judgmental, forward thinking people. Listen to the IF ONLY.....syndrome. It's an imaginery path we take.  We riff on high achievers and their feelings of accomplishments.   We also talk about the worth of FINISHING the race. Connect with Kristen Mosier on LinkedIn and buy RESTLESS at Amazon, B&N and all other bookstores carrying Restless.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant Texans honors Shara McClure, Chairwoman of the Texas A&M Former Students Association. Originally from Port Nueces Grove, Texas, her parents were both teachers, fully involved with students, and on a mission to build their own strong family.  Shara majored in Business Analysis at Texas A&M graduating in 1990. She was a part of the co-op program interning at Dow Chemical. There she met her future husband, Craig McClure, a chemical engineer major from Colorado State. Now married for 35 years and with two Aggie offspring, Shara now leads the board that oversees 640,000+ former students from Texas A&M University. It is in service that Shara McClure has found her true significance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Jonathan Strecker observes that culture has changed children. They are less social, emotionally less resilient and struggle with trust. Hear the inside story and research that led to his book Emergence.   Listen to- We’re entering an age where AI can answer questions instantly. What human capacities become more important — not less important — in this new era?How can parents use AI as a learning tool without allowing it to replace curiosity, effort, and critical thinking?What excites you most about the positive possibilities of AI in education?The Side Quest FrameworkAt Truly Significant, we talk about Side Quests as the unexpected missions that shape who we become. What Side Quests do children need today that schools and parents may be overlooking?What role do chores, part-time jobs, outdoor adventures, volunteering, and unstructured play serve as “character-building Side Quests”Parenting with Courage and SignificanceWhy do you think many parents intellectually agree with your message but emotionally struggle to let their children struggle?What does emotionally healthy parenting look like when a child is frustrated, angry, or disappointed?Legacy and Truly Significant LivingYour work challenges a cultural trend, not just a parenting tactic. What legacy do you hope EMERGENCE leaves for families and educators?What would it mean for a generation of children to grow up not merely comfortable, but capable?At the end of your life, what would make you feel that your work as an educator was truly significant?What is one message you hope every parent hears before this summer begins?And finally, what Side Quest are you personally pursuing in this season of your life that continues to stretch and grow you?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Cody Williamson returns to TrulySignificant.com presents.   He riffs about Side Quests, involvement in your community and how core values guide his life. Cody discusses the upcoming events at the Capital City Texas A&M Chapter and flips the script with four questions for show host Rick Tocquigny.Contact Cody regarding your investments at [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

There's only ONE Hector Saldana. Founding member of The Krayolas. Museum curator at the world class Wittliff Museum at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Hector spent more than two decades telling the stories that many mainstream media outlets overlooked—Tejano musicians, conjunto pioneers, Chicano artists, Texas songwriters, and the cultural movements that shaped South Texas. He earned national journalism awards for his feature writing and coverage of San Antonio's music scene.What makes him Truly Significant is that he evolved from reporter to preservationist. In 2017, he was selected as the first curator of the Texas Music Collection at The Wittliff Collections, where his mission became preserving the stories, photographs, recordings, and artifacts of Texas music for future generations. That is a classic Side Quest story. A young reporter could have spent an entire career covering breaking news. Instead, Saldaña followed his curiosity into music history, Texas culture, and the people behind the songs.Over time, that side interest became a calling. His Side Quest became his significance. Several themes stand out:He Preserved Voices Before They Disappeared.  Saldaña documented legends such as Flaco Jiménez, Augie Meyers, and countless regional artists whose stories might otherwise have been lost. His work often focused on the cultural significance behind the music, not just the performers themselves. He Built Bridges Between Cultures His reporting connected country music, rock and roll, Tejano, conjunto, and Mexican-American traditions. He helped Texans understand that these were not separate stories but chapters of the same Texas story.He Turned Curiosity Into Stewardship Many people collect information. Few become caretakers of an entire cultural legacy. As curator, he moved from reporting history to protecting it. A Truly Significant Reflection        He thought he was covering concerts. He thought he was interviewing musicians. He thought he was writing newspaper stories. But all along, Hector Saldaña was preserving the soundtrack of Texas. And years later, when the songs faded and the musicians passed on, the stories remained. Because one curious journalist decided they mattered. That is significance. Not fame. Not headlines. Not bylines. But becoming the trusted keeper of a culture's memory. And that's why Hector Saldaña belongs as a Truly Significant Texan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Chuck Garcia and his extraordinary Dad and Mother in this special edition of Success Made to Last.  Learn from this insightful conversation about the art of honoring your parents today and always...... for you are their legacy. Chuck is a mountain climber, financial guru, college professor, brother, friend, and much more. Here's what grabbed me........Success gets you to the summits of life...significance (from intellectual giants like his parents) teaches you why you made the climb.Chuck spent 25 years on Wall Street in leadership roles at Bloomberg, BlackRock, and Citadel before reinventing himself as a leadership coach, speaker, author, professor, and mountaineer.Today he is the founder of Climb Leadership International and teaches leadership communication at Columbia University. His work focuses on emotional intelligence, executive presence, communication, and resilience. What makes him especially interesting through the Truly Significant lens is that he doesn't teach leadership from theory alone. He uses mountain climbing as a metaphor for life, leadership, and transformation.He has climbed peaks including Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and the Matterhorn, and often connects lessons from the mountains to moments of personal reinvention. His most recent book, The Moment That Defines Your Life, explores how emotional intelligence and Stoic philosophy help people navigate defining moments when careers, families, and identities are on the line. What is Truly Significant About Chuck Garcia? Not the titles. Not Wall Street. Not the mountains.What's significant is that Chuck's career suggests a central truth: Remember.....Success gets you to the summit. Significance teaches you why you climbed the mountain in the first place.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Matt Ferguson is a world class storyteller with honed skills from his years at Walt Disney.Listen to this exclusive, fascinating conversation about creativity, concepts, branding and promises delivered. Matt Ferguson's work at Storyland Studios, his years with Disney, and his contributions to themed entertainment provide a rich backdrop for discussing how great stories help people discover meaning and significance.  Learn more about....Matt, you've spent your career helping create stories that move people. What makes a story truly significant rather than merely entertaining?Throughout your years with Disney, what did you learn about the universal elements that connect audiences regardless of age, culture, or background?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Rick Rosenfield will always be a whip smart prosecutor, but hear about his life experiences as co-founder of the California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). This story is about more than pizza. It’s about resilience, adaptability, and two friends/former federal prosecutors who turned a crazy idea (barbecue chicken on pizza) into an American success story. In the new book, The California Pizza Kitchen Story (Amplify Publishing, July 21, 2026), CPK co-founder Rick Rosenfield details how he and his co-founder, Larry Flax, created an international franchise with 265 restaurants worldwide and a frozen pizza line sold across more than 20,000 retail locations.Beyond all of the accomplishments, Rick Rosenfield has moved from success to significance, found his new purpose as an author and refuses to retire. He is now an honorary member of the Truly Significant Never Will Retire Tribe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Narada Michael Walden is our dream guest on Truly Significant today. His life is ONE with Music.  He wants to be the vessel for music that connects emotionally. At his root is gratitude. We cover Narada's spiritual journey, adventures as an INTENSE musician, producer and friend. This  conversation covers a series of Side Quests that became a calling. Narada started as a drummer in the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra, evolved into one of the most successful producers in music history, helped launch the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, and has often spoken about music as a spiritual mission rather than merely a profession. Get ready for this insightful, soul FULL conversation. Experiencing the full depth and dynamics of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. Learn what artist has surprised Narada the most?Understand what GUMBO means and a life well lived around "odd meters," frenzy, and LOVE. Thanks to our TRULY SIGNIFICANT mutual friend Dan Ashley, ABC 7 anchor, musician and songwriter extraordinaire for connecting us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

When you hear the words "Texas Soul," what comes to mind? Listen to Leslie Collier's definition that includes grit, toughness, kindness, and independent......Introducing Leslie Collier through the lens of Truly Significant Texans, one can argue that Leslie is less a furniture executive and more a cultural anthropologist of Texas. What makes her unique is that she sits at the intersection of three powerful forces: music, relationships, and storytelling. Leslie has spent decades preserving and interpreting Texas culture not from a university classroom, but from the showroom floor of W.R. Dallas. Furniture, after all, is where families gather, musicians tell stories, business leaders build friendships, and communities pass traditions from one generation to the next. Her musical prowess gives her access to the heartbeat of Texas. Musicians are often the first historians of a culture. Through relationships with artists, songwriters, performers, promoters, and cultural leaders, Leslie has developed a unique understanding of what makes Texas different from anywhere else. She understands that a song often reveals more about a people than a census report ever could. Her extensive network is equally important. Over the years she has become a trusted connector among artists, business leaders, ranchers, philanthropists, educators, and civic leaders.Like a true anthropologist, she has observed how these communities interact and has helped preserve the traditions, values, and stories that define Texas. The furniture business itself is a form of cultural preservation. W.R. Dallas has been part of Texas homes, ranches, lodges, and gathering places for generations. Through that work, Leslie has seen firsthand how Texans live, celebrate, grieve, entertain, and pass along family legacies. The company's history provides a living window into Texas culture and heritage.What makes Leslie truly significant is that she doesn't merely study Texas culture—she helps sustain it. She champions Texas music, celebrates Texas craftsmanship, promotes Texas history, and connects people who might otherwise never meet. In doing so, she serves as both curator and storyteller of the Texas experience.A fitting description might be: "Leslie Collier is Texas' cultural anthropologist—not because she earned the title in a classroom, but because she has spent a lifetime listening to the music, preserving the stories, connecting the people, and furnishing the gathering places where Texas culture comes alive." That is a rare form of significance. She helps Texans remember who they are.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Nicole Alioto, Social Psychologists, looks at what makes school districts transformative, changing the lives of the students and improving our culture. Dr. Alioto, educator, data expert and author of You Can Measure Anything!: An Educator’s Guide to Measuring What Is Hard to Define (May 2026), argues that the problem is not a lack of data. It’s that schools often try to measure these outcomes before clearly defining what they actually mean.   She explains:  "Morale" means something different to a first-year teacher, a veteran educator, and a building principal. "Trust" looks different in a high-performing school and one in crisis. Until a district builds a shared definition — one developed with input from the people the data are supposed to represent — any survey it runs is measuring something. Just not necessarily the thing it thinks it’s measuring.Enjoy this insightful conversation on a truly significant opportunity to shape our future generations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Author and Futurist of Wired for Purpose, Aaron Strout's message arrives at a critical moment. Gen Z is entering a workplace shaped by AI, remote work, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Through the lens of Truly Significant, this conversation explores how young professionals can build meaningful lives and careers, while Side Quests examines the unexpected adventures, relationships, and experiences that often become the most valuable parts of the journey.Learn from this futurist and hear about his Quest for SignificanceIn Wired for Purpose, you introduce the concept of the "Connector's Code." Why do you believe authentic relationships remain the ultimate competitive advantage in an age increasingly dominated by AI?Many Gen Z professionals feel pressure to optimize every aspect of their lives. What does living a truly significant life mean to you beyond career success?How do you distinguish between being well-connected and being genuinely connected?Buy the book Wired for Purpose today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. Shannon Poach advises YOU on dating, relationships, emotional intelligence, and issues associated with underwhelming dating apps. Find out why TheRightOne.net is ultimately the optimal choice as a strategy to find the right, long term partner. The old, outdated swiping process, lacks personal assessment and taking inventory of your emotions and needs. TheRightOne.net helps you slow down, approaching dating with emotional compatibility....in communication, who you trust, regulation of self emotion, and increased your self awareness. Visit TheRightOne.net and learn more about yourself. Be open to the adventure. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Leigh Steinberg is honored today for his work of significance as America's most notable sports agents. Starting in 1975, he had led through his Dad's two pillar core values: Treasure relationships, especially family.       2. Try to make a meaningful difference in the world, healing pain and helping people who can't             help themselves.Leigh was Student Body President at Cal Berkely while Ronald Reagan was Governor of California. He started his sports agency with his college friend Steve Bartkowski. In 52 years, Leigh has pioneered an entire eco-system of athletes to be seen as role models, making a difference in the world. In 1980, Leigh moved his own life and career into the zone of significance recognizing health issues associated with football. He worked with world class neurologists to build awareness and change the eco-system to prevent long term brain damage. Today, Leigh's enterprise has expanded into MDEnvoy, focused on medical doctors who want to spread their special message through books, speaking engagements, and other initiatives. Many trusted doctors desire to share their life lessons. MDEnvoy becomes a valued platform. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Speed, complexity and rapid change is part of the topics covered in Leading at the Quantum Edge. Vince Gennaro is the founder of NYU's Lab for Transformative Leadership, former Pepsico executive, courageously challenging how decision makers should make clear, cogent decisions while engendering trust. Learn about mechanisms we can build into the leadership process to slow down, digest and metabolize, while building a cognitive agility muscle.   You may be surprised at Vince's approach to thinking outloud mixed with position, movement and thinking. Hear about "learning as an observer/participant." How are we supposed to react to pieces of information? And how do we develop "signal discipline" allowing in information that is relevant and timely. Build capacity to absorb uncertainty. If you can stay in it, you are more likely to uncover something that has never been accomplished before. For more information on Leading at the Quantum Edge visit Vince Gennaro on Linked In.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Von Miller is known around the world as a Super Bowl champion, but his significance extends far beyond football. Raised in DeSoto, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Poultry Science, Miller has combined his passion for agriculture, entrepreneurship, and service to others into a life that exemplifies true significance. One of his greatest contributions is Von's Vision, the nonprofit foundation he established to provide eye care and corrective eyewear to children from low-income families. Inspired by his own childhood experiences with poor vision and the challenges that came with wearing glasses, Miller created a program that helps children see clearly, succeed in school, and gain confidence. Since its founding, Von's Vision has provided more than $6 million in eye care and eyewear to over 10,000 students across the United States. Miller's commitment to agriculture is equally impressive.Long before he became an NFL superstar, he developed a passion for poultry science at Texas A&M. Today, that passion lives on through Greener Pastures Chicken, a company he founded to promote pasture-raised poultry, regenerative agriculture, animal welfare, and a healthier food system. Greener Pastures reflects Miller's belief that farming should honor both the land and the animals while producing high-quality food for consumers. What makes Von Miller truly significant is that he has leveraged fame and success not for personal gain alone, but to improve lives. Through Von's Vision, he helps children see a brighter future. Through Greener Pastures, he champions responsible agriculture and sustainable farming practices. His life demonstrates that true success is measured not by trophies won, but by lives lifted. Truly Significant Texans in Agriculture Citation: "Von Miller embodies the spirit of Texas agriculture and service. Whether helping thousands of children see clearly through Von's Vision or promoting responsible farming through Greener Pastures Chicken, he reminds us that significance is found when our talents, passions, and resources are used to benefit others."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Cornell CC Carter is an extraordinary, respected contemporary soul and R&B vocalist, songwriter, and session singer known for his smooth, soulful voice and deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. Visit www.cornellcccarter.com Born in Berkeley and raised in San Francisco, Carter developed his musical style through years of performing in cover bands, studio sessions, and collaborations with some of the biggest names in soul and funk music.Carter earned a reputation as a premier session vocalist, working with legendary artists including James Brown, Ray Charles, Carlos Santana, Natalie Cole, Kool & the Gang, The Temptations, and producer Narada Michael Walden. His wide vocal range—from baritone to tenor—made him especially valuable in studio production and vocal arranging. Although highly respected behind the scenes for many years, Carter gained broader international recognition through his solo albums, particularly In the Moment (2016), which resonated strongly with modern soul audiences in the UK and Europe.He followed that success with Vindicated Soul (2017), a collection of soulful reinterpretations of classics by artists like Al Green and Marvin Gaye. Carter’s music blends classic soul influences with contemporary production, often drawing comparisons to traditional soul stylists while maintaining a modern groove. His later projects, including One Love and singles like “Change” and “It’s Over,” showcased increasingly mature songwriting focused on relationships, emotional honesty, and social themes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Dave Ferguson, author of Multipliers and leader of Exponential. Hear Dave's story and how his family planted new churches. He is pre-occupied with the 16% mission built around the innovation curve.The innovation curve tells us that if you can get 16% of early adopters on board, they will get the other 84%.  And here's a stunner about spiritual and community capital....people that are a part of a spiritual tribe make better neighbors and better citizens. Listen to Dave riff on experimentation. "Test everything" applies to starting new churches and building communities that matter. Learn how to participate in the training to start a micro church.  Hear about the 400 micro churches started in the last four years, around the globe and 25 in Chicago. Visit www.exponential.org today to learn more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Cody Williams, Texas Aggie Class of 2010 and President of the Capital City Aggies Club and Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. Born in Boerne, Texas, his family moved to Montgomery, Texas when he was 16. Cody's Dad graduated in 1977. Hear about the legacy of Dad and also his heroic brother, honored with the Medal of Honor for bravery. (ONLY THE 9TH AGGIE honored with the Medal of Honor)Learn about unique, time honored Texas Aggie traditions and some of the odd ones you may never had heard. Cody riffs about core values and how he is guided as a man, husband, and business leader. Cody reminds us of the quote from Marcus Aurelius.... "stop talking about being a good man, and just be one!" Contact Cody at [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Lift as you rise!   This is the through line in the life of legendary leader Anucha Browne. Anucha broke all basketball scoring record at Northwestern, but it her life TODAY, that is shattering norms. Hear about AnuRISE app that democratizes access for expert coaching for all. This is a game a changer to that will accelerate human potential. If University is where a student finds their voice, then AnuRISE app will guide their voice into their future careers. You learn advocacy for yourself and for others. The App activates Lift as you rise! The App models leadership, resiliency, integrity, courage, critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence....accessible to 99% of the people.   It's the highest quality coaching to the most marginalizews. MEET this moment with strategy through AnuRISEapp.com Contact Anucha at [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Did you know that there were 272 known emotions? Hear this fascinating interview with Dr. D. "Doug" Johnston as he unpacks a decade of research that spans 3000 years of history and 272 states of emotions. Building your emotional literacy is the start of growing your emotional intelligence. His book Choosing Emotions, Thinking with Your Head and Heart is a seminal book for the ages. Our team is recommending this missive for wedding gifts, graduation and birthdays from 10 years old and up. Listen to our special commentary on Side Quests and Significance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

May 31st....10 to 2:00 pm.  Enjoy a day of significance for the Texas Autism Society, the 6th Annual Siena Car Show  sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin. This is THE event of the year featuring the one and only Crow Jam band on center stage at Buc's, located at 1750 FM 1625 in Buda, Texas. The band features veteran musicians Lawrence Kroman, E.V. Rodgriguez, Steve Aaronson, Lee Stirritt, and Rick Tocquigny....all Austin based instrumentalists. The show will feature over 50 classic cars, the incredible food and special beverages of Buck's Backyard. Make it to Buck's on May 31st, contribute to the Texas Autism Society for research, and enjoy the music of The Crow Jam. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their big hearts. And special appreciation to David Tarasi.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

We are all children of God, but there are a few annointed writers in this world and one of them is Mr. Roy Lessin. Celebrate Roy's 84th birthday with us and hear the inside story on how he found the Lord Jesus after growing up Jewish. It's a message you will never forget. Be inspired by Roy's special readings on life in business while conducting oneself by demonstrating God's kingdom. Listen to the complete show to the end to hear how Roy is reinventing himself. Psalm 92 calls us to flourish and freshness!! A special thanks to our mutual friend, Rolf Garborg (Roy's roommate at Bethany Bible College). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant meets Kip Havel, Chief Marketing Officer for Dexian, an extraordinary company that provides talent and technology solutions. Created three years, seven companies came together to help organizations achieve their long term goals. What's the problem today? Leaders lack a bigger view fueled by fear, how they grew up in business, and how they were mentored.  Kip acknowledges his most recent mentor Mark Nusbaum (Signature Consultants). Mark taught Kip how to build a company for all the right reasons, how to have a balanced, fulfilling career. Listen to Kip riff with Rick Tocquigny, The Sherpa of Side Quests, on the fulfilled, well rounded life. Leaders without interest outside of work are headed for a heartache. To learn more about Dexian, visit www. dexian.com and connect with Kip on Linkedin via Kip Havel.Take the Side Quest assessment in the newest edition of Truly Significant. Purchase on www.trulysignificant.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

We heard Des Wadsworth as the keynote speaker at a Men's Retreat at Gateway South. Des Wadsworth, a native of Australia, explained his accent, which comes from his upbringing in northwest England. Hear his extraordinary story of the American Bison and Inside the Storm. Grace's Mission is to: - Grow Richly- Reach Intentionally- Adore Passionately- Connect Authentically- Engage WholeheartedlyOur Vision: To Unleash Grace to everyone in Tempe and beyond.Enjoy watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09V3gYoT-jEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Ben Reinberg, seasoned business leader, author, Dad, and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies has built a team and culture that has scaled the organization to over $1 billion in assets and 28% historical IRR. He credits the leadership within his culture, dominated by women. Hear about the defining moment when Alliance decided that women in key leadership roles would fuel rapid growth. Listen to the details on loyalty, dedication, nurturing management style and commanding respect, setting the tone to move forward. Pay attention to your own company's core values and how women embrace the core values, walking the talk and align with company's vision.   Beyond any metric and performance, hire the right people, make sure they are seen and heard, all toward building a culture of significance....like Alliance Consolidated Group. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Michael Menard was educated as an engineer, holds over 200 patents for the invention of many products you enjoy today.  Michael has shifted to a truly significant issue of our lifetime. At 74, Michael discovered the most important truth of my life: the real enemy isn't the bottle, the pills, the needles and early death—it's the wounds that drive people to them. Now he is breaking the silence because 787 Americans will die today from a crisis we refuse to name.Michael has responded to a Higher Calling to inform, teach and lead a movement to arrest childhood trauma. It is THE root cause and leading reason for death ahead of cancer and heart disease.It's time to hit the ALARM BUTTON and find a solution. Learn about Norway and what they are doing. Can we model ourselves for change?  Listen and share this message. Be inspired and act today with a donation to support this sea change. Visit Uact.com and michaeljmenard.com today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

"Easily one of the best podcast conversations of the year" cites one of Austin's top investors. This show with Mike Grossman, six time CEO of Silicon Valley companies, provides a short master class in scaling companies, staying focused, and navigating failures in high stakes. His book is revealing, hard hitting and full of reflections. Purchase and read Failure is An Option: Reflections of a Silicon Valley CEO. Mike insists that you embrace the Serenity Prayer to understand the extent of your control in a start up and how this prayer has kept his perspective intact. Hear his life's journey and all the unexpected moments that changed EVERYTHING! Mike is a man of wisdom, calm, cool and very measured.  Listen carefully for the life lessons found through out  this show, even in 25 years of Holiday Letters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Straight out of Philly is Billy "Shoes" Johnson, one of my favorite drummers of all time on today's show. He was the MAN playing with Santana during the Supernatural tour and the sound on Da Le Yaleo! Billy riffs about his favorite musicians including Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, George Howard, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Jerry Brown. We are talking music history and Billy was in the jam.  Billy pays homage to his parents, siblings and Grandparents for listening to his drumming in his early years. "Put your ego in your back pocket and serve the music"....says Billy....inspired by Steve Gad. Hear the inside story of touring with Santana and going to school off of percussionists Karl Perrazo and Raul Rekow.   Their chemistry made Supernatural .....well supernatural! Learn the lesson of creating space with your drumming, especially with Santana. Remember, when you are playing drums, you are playing time. Find space in your time. Think of the big picture and the overall sound. Pay attention and listen. And remember, don't box in your lead guitarist...or anybody....especially if his name is Carlos Santana. A special thanks to our mutual friend, Mr. Dan Ashley, world class broadcaster at ABC, musician, and mentor for connecting us. 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 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.