Corbin Bernson is larger than life. He expounds on love, life, and his book Rust. Listen to the stories of his family, and the lessons he has taught as a Dad.   Disciplined with passion, never about hate, it’s about true unconditional love for his children. To Corbin, he wants to provide the proper tools for life.

Kym Karath, starred at age three in Spencer’s Mountain with Henry Fonda. She went on to play Gretta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and then was featured with Jack Lemmon in Good Neighbor Sam.
The biggest lesson learned is GET AN EDUCATION. You may be a child actor, but you must get a college education. Careers ebb and flow.
Hear about Kym’s son who is autistic and the autism organization that she supports called The Aurelia Foundation.

There’s never been two acting sisters like Angela and Veronica Cartwright. Within one family existed two girls that accomplished so much. Consider stars of The Sound of Music, The Birds, Spencer’s Mountain, The Children’s Hour, Make Room for Daddy, The Daniel Boone Show, Lost in Space and so many more. Hear about growing up as sisters and get the inside scoop on how to succeed without killing your own sibling.

Enjoy this tribute show to Red Skelton, one of the most popular television and radio stars of all time from his agent Tom Kalyn. The Red Skelton Hour was one of America’s favorite 60 minutes. Hear about Red’s start in vaudeville and his big break from Ed Wynne…remember him from Mary Poppins in the scene I LOVE TO LAUGH.
This exclusive interview from Success Made to Last is a take back to more innocent days when we laughed and loved together.

The secret to living is truly giving. Derek Hough is his absolutely best version helping to lead The Future in Good. Beyond being one of three judges on World of Dance, Derek talks about children who are making a difference. Focused on young humanitarians, your children can become inspired to change lives.
Derek talks about his mentors, especially his Dad who instilled service as a core value. For his birthday, they bought a bunch of toys to give to Children’s Hospital. The emotional response of giving and receiving are identical.

John Tesh talks about the origin of K-tesh radio and how the Intelligence for Life approach is changing the way people live and act. John also talks about his wife Connie, their foundation and the reason why he plays piano like it’s a percussion instrument!

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Babbie Mason is a phenomenal talent, songwriter, television host, woman of faith, wife, mother and great friend. Hear her inside story on writing inspirational songs and motivating others to greatness. Visit www.babbie.com for more information. With her new book Fully Qualified, Babbie states that you can release the untapped potential that is already inside you. You can find the key to your distinct purpose and uniqueness. You can cultivate the gifts and talents you already possess. And you can realize success regardless of age.

Our Legends Show today features the one and only Tommy Roe. The year was 1963. Tommy Roe was touring England with his #1 hit Sheila. Four shaggy haired lads from Liverpool called The Beatles were his opening band. That following February, they came to America to be on the Ed Sullivan Show and Tommy Roe opened for them at an auditorium in Washington D.C. Tommy went on to sing and write Dizzy, Oh Sweet Pea, Everybody and so many other #1 hits. Today, Tommy continues life, but his new normal includes caring for his wife who suffers from Alzheimers. Hear the complete story and enjoy reliving the past.

Success Made to Last celebrates the 70th birthday of Jon Provost today who played Timmy Martin on Lassie.  Jon also starred with some of the greatest actors of all time including Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, William Holden, Natalie Wood, Robert Redford and actually got top billing over Clint Eastwood in the first movie made in Japan after World War II.

The check shirt and jeans that Jon wore for seven years on Lassie hangs in the Smithsonian next to Archie Bunker’s chair. The world continues to watch Jon every week on Lassie in over 50 countries.

This show is sponsored www.gracefully-yours.com, America’s favorite birthday cards. Visit gracefully-yours.com today and see all of their Church Kitchen Ladies cards.

Joe Camp, Creator of Benji movies, debuts new book God Only Knows. Joe developed the singular most beloved and popular movie about a dog titled Benji. Despite all the obstacles of the industry, he got the movie produced and distributed. Along the way, he met mentors like Danny Arnold (That Girl) who taught him story structure and how to present a narrative that would engage audiences. Hear this exclusive interview only on Success Made to Last with host Rick Tocquigny.  This show is presented by Gracefully-Yours.com, America’s favorite encouragement greeting cards featuring Church Kitchen Ladies.

Multi-talented Vicki Lawrence, is an Emmy awarded actress, comedian and singer known for her many characters she originated on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show where she appeared from 1967 to 1978. One such character is Thelma Harper/Mama that can still be viewed on Time-Life DVD’s.

Vicki was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) in 2011. On this show, she talks with her doctor about this chronic ailment.

In 1974 Vicki married the head of CBS make up, Al Schultz, her best friend and professional partner. Al and Vicki have two grown children, Courtney and Garrett.

On stage, Vicki has appeared in Hello Dolly, Carousel, Chapter Two, Annie Get Your Gun and Nunsense. She was sung the #1 hit song The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.

Broadway actress Brittany Zeinstra is now performing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Previously starring in The Prom, Brittany career has been spectacular!  Hear this exclusive interview and her advice to young actors entering the industry.

Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin, is a tour de force singer. She talks about her famous mentors including Ella Fitzgerald and “Uncle” Frank Sinatra. Listen to an average day at the Martin household usually including visits from Rosemary Clooney. Make sure and buy her newest CD Swing Street.

Jack Osbourne is the real deal. Hear this fascinating, insightful interview with the son of Sharon and Ozzie Osbourne. What’s it like to work with his Dad on a travel show. How’s married life and most importantly, how in the world is Jack battling MS?  You MUST read his book, You Don’t Know Jack About MS!

Enjoy this amazing podcast with 85 year young Ralph Carmichael, orchestra leader over The I Love Lucy show and Red Skelton Hour. Hear his secret to collaborating for success. His advice on writing music lyrics is priceless.

Roma Downey, best known for her role as Monica the angel on Touched by an Angel, shares “best version” examples especially with her collaboration with husband Mark Burnett (Survivor). Today, she uses her celebrity to work on projects of the heart.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Victoria Jackson, known for her on stage acrobatics and comedic timing on SNL, talks intimately about overcoming stage four cancer. This is a story of faith and fortitude.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Bill Berloni was denounced as an actor and tasked with finding a dog to play Sandy in the pre-broadway production of a nascent play titled Little Orphan Annie. Hear the origin story of this Tony award winning animal trainer and his further exploits in Legally Blond.

Larry Matthews pays tribute to the late, great Mary Tyler Moore, his television Mom for five seasons on The Dick Van Dyke show. Listen to the stories of her strength, character and kindness.

Bill Mumy (Will Robinson on Lost in Space) is an accomplished actor from 400 different television episodes and a world class guitarist. Enjoy his career advice to young actors and his commentary on playing in musical groups for over thirty years. Bill also pays tribute to Jonathan Harris who played Dr. Smith on Lost in Space.

After The Sound of Music, Duane Chase (Fredrick) turned out to be a world class geologist with a Master’s degree from The University of Alabama AND Debbie Turner (Marta) became a sought after florist, decorating the White House at Christmas.

Valarie Pettiford podcast is one of the most popular of all time. She shares invaluable lessons from her Mom and Dad. Hear her stories about working with Desi and Luci Arnaz in a broadway played titled Bobaloo.

Justin Osmond was the second son of Muriel and Merrill Osmond. Born with profound hearing loss, Justin went through 12 years of therapy. Despite 90% loss, he went on to master the violin, piano and drums. Truly finding his best version, enjoy this inspirational story of overcoming a handicap.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Success Made to Last Author’s Corner with Dr. Tony O’Driscoll penned an incredible book titled Everyday Superhero: How You Can Inspire Everyone and Create Real Change At Work. If in your leadership position you are struggling to create profound, lasting change in your culture, this book AND PODCAST today are for you. Hear how Tony came to write Everyday Superhero. Enjoy learning about who has influenced his philosophy from Dr. Stephen Covey and Joseph Campbell. Put your people at the heart of the transformation where they feel a calling and purpose at work.

National Review’s Kevin Williamson is on Success Made to Last with one of the most intellectually stimulating interviews of the year with our Tim Moore. He champions the notion of individuals. Williamson is the author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Socialism (2011, Regnery), The End Is Near and It’s Going to Be Awesome (2013, HarperCollins/Broadside Books), The Dependency Agenda (2013, Encounter Books), and The Case against Trump (2015, Encounter Books), and has contributed chapters to The New Leviathan: The State Vs. the Individual in the 21st Century (2013, Encounter Books) and Future Tense: The Lessons of Culture in an Age of Upheaval (2013, Encounter Books). His Big White Ghetto debuts Fall 2020.

Stewart Emery takes the stage again talking about becoming ENDURINGLY SUCCESSFUL. When you move from imitation to infusing your own uniqueness, spirit and soul, you create flow and have transcended into mastery. Hear the important steps you can take.

Ask yourself…what if you could?

Jack Canfield, New York Times best of the best selling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, talks with Stewart Emery about self esteem, mastery, success principles and a life of friendship. However, the greatest point of this show is the conversation between two old friends. For instance, they let their guards down and discuss stuff that really matters in life.

Interested early on about W. Clement Stone and Napoleon Hill, he learned the material and started teaching principles to high school students in Chicago. Self esteem is the experience of feeling lovable, included, unconditional self acceptance. It is built by what you do for other people.

Jack wants to be remembered as a person who inspired and empowered people to live their highest vision in the context of love and joy. Listen to “Jack Canfield” on Spreaker.

Mr. Canfield reveals that he needed more self esteem for himself. Jack was terribly shy. He never felt he was enough. Isn’t authoring 200 books enough?
Catch how Jack moved to an abundance mentality. After taking Stewart’s training on EST, he discovered that his training could scale.

Steve Brown, author of Hidden Agendas, is one of the most popular radio hosts of all time. Hear his deep voice and let his stories pour over you. We are often very phony. We are very needy. Just be honest about who we are…Teaching a course in post moderns, Steve says “stop being so religious.” Don’t pretend to be something you aren’t. Cut others some slack.

Tom DeLong, former research assistant to Stephen Covey, helped formulate the Seven Habits of Effective People. Now a successful Harvard professor, he talks about sharpening his saw (one of the Seven Habits) with inventive relationship building activities like Gratitude Breakfast with his wife. Author of the best selling book, Teachers at Heart, Tom shares a poignant story on what made him cry as a teacher. Listen to the very end. This show is presented by www.blinkist.com. Get 25% off your annual subscription by using the promotion code- www.blinkist.com/success.

Dr. Ken Blanchard, THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER, spends 10 minutes giving us his one of a kind interpretation of the greatest leadership quotes of all time.

Be entertained and informed by this fun and insightful interview with Dr. Gary Chapman talking Five Love Languages of Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch. Moreover, Dr. Chapman has ministered to over 1 million people with this seminal book series. Above all, you will get a kick out of Dr. Chapman’s laid back style that oozes with experience and love.

Albrecht Durer, generally regarded as the greatest artist of the German Renaissance, was one of l8 children born to a goldsmith in a tiny village near Nuremberg. As a boy, Durer worked at every job he could find to help put food on the table, while dreaming of becoming an artist.

Finally, his dreams began to come true when he was sent to work for a skilled artisan in Nuremberg. There he met and became friends with another man who shared the same dream. The two men moved in together, promising to support each other until they became established.

When this proved more difficult than they anticipated, Durer’s friend offered to postpone his career and find work to provide food and shelter until Durer could generate enough income from the sale of his paintings and engravings to support them both. And so, while Durer continued refining his talents, his friend put aside his own aspirations and sought whatever work he could find.

Durer’s friend scrubbed floors, washed dishes, and served in a nearby restaurant until the day came when Durer brought home enough money from the sale of a wood carving to support them both for some time. Only then did Durer’s friend return to his art, but by this time his hands had lost their touch and his fingers could hardly hold a paintbrush.

Not long thereafter, Durer returned to the apartment the two men shared to find his friend kneeling in prayer, his hands folded reverently. Struck by the beauty of his friends hands, scarred and marked as they were by his labor of love, Durer was inspired to create what many consider his masterpiece – The Praying Hands – a tribute to his friend’s sacrifice.

In some way and in similar fashion, each of us has benefited from the sacrifices others have made on our behalf. Each of us is indebted to others. Each of us is called to respond.

“Whatever there is of God and goodness in the universe, it must work itself out and express itself through us,” Einstein said. “We cannot stand aside and let God do it.”

We are God’s hands. Each of us holds the answer to someone’s prayers.

Known as the Father of the modern Human Potential Movement, Stewart Emery created one of the most successful ad campaign in the history with MasterCard “priceless”.  Stewart  shares this exclusive interview on the true meaning of success with additional commentary of fatherless homes in America. Co author of Who’s in Your Room?, Stewart introduces us to the concept of your life being like a room- a room where anyone who enters affects your life…forever. In conclusion, shape your life by taking control of your room. Simply put, live your life by your design!

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to re-skill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill.  If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

Success Made to Last is also presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com today.

This show is also presented by MilamberUSA, an advisory and venture development firm. The three partners–located in Boston, Austin, and San Francisco–have excelled in many of the functional domain on the “sell side” of the higher education and workforce ecosystems. We help companies grow. If you want to chat, reach out to Tim at tim@milamberusa.com

Kevin Wilhelm author of How to Talk to the Other Side, was the youngest general manager of a professional sports team in America. Enjoy this interview by Tim Moore as Kevin shares how he used small town core values along with his business education to create a successful journey of doing good and making money. Don’t miss this ear-opening conversation.

Homer Hickam debuts Carrying Albert Home, a true story about Buddy Epsen and his Homer’s mom. What about the encounter with Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck?  Moreover, Homer is behind a national movement to propel family legends into new books and movies.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness.

Scott Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership of FranklinCovey, is a noted author, speaker, and podcaster. Above all, Scott is a guru for high performance people. Moreover, his book Everyone Deserves a Great Manager is one of his best selling books that can personally help you. With a podcast following of 6 million people, our shared audiences want to know more about best version self. Tim Moore, co-host of Success Made to Last, pointed out the abundance mentality that is pervasive with interviews done with Shaun Covey. Take in the story of Scott’s integral role that built Celebration Florida, a subsidiary of Disney. A single Catholic boy moved to Utah to work for Covey. Scott became leader of the sales organization and then climbed to the company’s CMO. How did it happen? A lot of hard work and nine pivotal leader helped shaped Scott’s best version. Mentors marshaled him along the way. Leaders believed in him more than he believed in himself. Why was 7 Habits the most cogent self help book? It’s an intellectual journey. Dr. Covey took principles that govern human behavior. He built it over 40 years. Dr. Covey critiqued what endured over time. He popularized a lot of things, but didn’t invent anything. In conclusion, Stephen Covey wasn’t consumed by the fame or fortune. His legacy was his family.

New York Times best selling author Thomas Moore of Caring for the Soul and Ageless Soul shares secrets to becoming your best version.  Combining psychology with spirituality, this is the ultimate therapist. Hear his secret to finding your GOLDEN VERSION.

Host Rick Tocquigny is a bit “gushy,” but rightly so. At the heart of Thomas is an Irish storyteller. Like great Irishmen that stand up and tell extraordinary stories, Thomas was schooled by Thomas McGreevy, former director of Ireland’s National Gallery of Art. McGreevy was 70 and Moore was 19. Now the tables are turned.

Hear Thomas Moore explain that “alchemy is the process of becoming the person you are equipped to be. Listen to his explanation on “life unfolds in multiple phases.”

He encourages you, the listener, to become more complex and then, in new ways, engage the world that needs your complexity.

You may know 5 love languages, but this futurist, humble and curious family therapists originally pioneered eight.

1. Time together.
2. Touch.
3. Words.
4. Meeting emotional needs.
5. Helping each other.
6. Being on the same side.
7. Meeting material needs.
8. Bringing out the best in each spouse.

Enjoy this exclusive conversation and also hear about his role with www.fathers.com, his books- Helping Children of Divorce and Counseling in Times of Crisis. Hear about how you can emphasize the importance of making your spouse feel significant

He is extremely proud of his two sons, first and foremost because of their integrity and character as men. Noel and Amanda did a remarkable job developing their character molding their passion and work ethic, whatever they were to pursue.

What’s Truly Significant about the opportunity to be a Dad or Granddad? Teach kindness and inspire your children to contribute to society.
Learn about how Noel’s upbringing positively influenced from his Grandparents.  What a powerful impact his Barbershop Granddad had. Consider what is your “barbershop” today to share life lessons.

Consider your legacy as a Dad and GrandDad. Celebrate your day in grand style.

Buy Noel’s wonderful book- Congrats- You’ve Been Promoted.

And join our local movement out of Austin to recognize the most truly significant people in your life. Visit www.trulysignificant.com today.

Adrian’s greatest gift to us all is his work as the author of The Success Complex. From his home country of Ireland, he shared the journey that led him to write this transformative book. By trade, Adrian is a lawyer, having spent many years as a criminal defense solicitor. But the financial crash in Ireland in 2010 prompted a deep reevaluation of his life. This reflection led him to pivot from law to renewable energy, where he worked alongside an entrepreneur to develop innovative wind and solar energy products. For nearly a decade, Adrian applied his skills to shaping sustainable solutions, only to discover that his true passion lay elsewhere. He transitioned into government work, helping businesses navigate imports and exports. Yet, it was in coaching—helping entrepreneurs and businesses operate more effectively—that Adrian found his most fulfilling calling. It was through this coaching work that Adrian’s curiosity about success deepened. Over the course of four years, he researched and wrote The Success Complex, a book designed to probe the barriers that hold people back from truly achieving success. The title itself—The Success Complex—reflects Adrian’s central thesis: success is often a paradox. Like a psychological complex that inhibits action, the pursuit of success can sometimes leave even the most accomplished individuals unfulfilled. “I found, working with many entrepreneurs and business people over a number of years, that even people who were materially successful—successful on the outside—didn’t feel successful on the inside. They didn’t feel fulfilled,” Adrian explained. “In many cases, these individuals lacked something truly precious: time. Time to spend with family. Time to control their own lives. Often, their businesses ended up owning them rather than the other way around.”

Chuck is a seasoned leadership coach, great storyteller, truly understands that a good conversation is like a collaboration.

Your challenge is to read The Art of Conscious Conversation, give it as a gift, but FIRST, ditch your old negative habits that derail conversations.  Discover Chuck’s successful framework and go practice it.

Visit www. chuckwisner.com today.

From this exclusive conversation with Brian Tracy, you will learn:
How to build long term success and be significant in your industry.

How to write down your priorities and clear out non value added activities.

Figure out the ONE thing that will make a significant difference. ONE TASK.

Practice work ethic to get the right work accomplished. Read Eat That Frog!!

Remember- YOU CAN DO IT. YOU CAN DO IT. YOU CAN DO IT.

Authors Blake Harris and Jennifer Tocquigny take the stage at Success Made to Last to riff about their new book Holiday High- We Witch You a Merry Christmas. Visit www.myholidayhigh.com NOW.

They welcome you to a magical school for those who believe in holidays most. Dedicated to those who believe, Holiday High is a fantastically imaginative book that we think has long legs into a movie and Broadway play.

Get a sneak peek into the life of the Holiday High’s protagonist, Eve December. She has a dream and finds that a detour on her journey has opened her eyes with a new perspective.

We encourage you to buy this book today and read it to the entire family. It’s timeless and universal in its lessons.

Buy this incredible book today at www.myholidayhigh.com.

He is an expert on being an expert. David C. Baker is a consultant to consultants. He’s at the apex coaching experts with his sixth book Secret Tradecraft of Elite Advisors- Covert Techniques for a Remarkable Practice. Learn his philosophy on keeping relevant, leading clients with curiosity. Get ready for shorter lessons to build your expertise. Visit www.tradecraft.is for more informaiton.

Marc Morgenstern is a favorite author having written The Soul of the Deal: Creative frameworks for buying, selling and investing in any business.

He’s an entrepreneur and mentor capitalist for innovative startups. Marc is the Mentor at Large for $200mm early-stage venture funds at UC Berkeley. He created and taught the “Street Smart Startups” course

What’s most different about this business legend? He’s a rocker, fan of the Grateful Dead and a Board Member for the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Enjoy today’s conversation and learn some new maxims.

1. Time is the invisable, but palpable enemy.
2. The Seller’s Mantra is Certainty and Confidentiality.
3. There are so many ways to be human.

If you like this show, share it on Linked in and tell one single friend that matters to you.

Mike Berenstain is the son of Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mike now oversees the Berenstain Bears enchanting bears writing and designing all books. Catch the inside story on how the bears started. Mr. Berenstain talks about Mama and Papa bear and how they teach life lessons. However, one of the most charming parts of this interview is when Mike talks with “huggable words” and makes every illustration engaging. For instance, you will discover why Mike puts X’s for eyes on characters that are dead or injured.

Don’t miss Mike’s advice to young cartoonists seeking success.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Tom Osborne is a noted author, former U.S. Congressman and NCAA Football Coach of the 1990’s. He shares his about core values on building the best version of men from his famed University of Nebraska program.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Pat Williams, Basketball Hall of Fame member, reveals inside stories in his latest book on his mentor- John Wooden- in Forgotten Teams, Stories from Summer Basketball Camps. Boys became men of greatness!

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Seth Godin is a multiple New York Times best selling author. On this show, Seth enlightens us with tales of the lizard brain, and a discussion of RE-MARKABLE products and services. Hear his story of the abundance minded Thomas Hawk, sharing over one million photos online.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Edward Jones was most helpful during the recent market fluctuations with the corona virus. Visit serban.maracine@edwardjones.com to get pinpoint financial advice for your future.

Colonel Oliver North provides beautiful stories on American’s heroes from our most recent conflicts. Never forget the men and women who make sacrifices to defend our freedom.

Leading Rockwool through brand purpose is a part of the daily walk by Mirella Vitale. She is an extraordinary leader and team builder who considers her quest as releasing the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

We picked Brad Charron as one of America’s top young leaders. With marketing experience from Under Armour and Chobani Yogurt, Brad took his skills to Aloha Foods, pioneer in plant based foods. Brad’s core values and street sense carry him forward on a daily basis.

Rex Kruzius of Asset Panda talks about an uber success story. What’s the story inside this extraordinary leader?
Rex is the Founder and CEO (Chief Panda) of Asset Panda, a revolutionary new system that automates and simplifies the job of tracking, managing and supporting fixed assets.
At his core Rexis an entrepreneur. His vision has resulted in tremendous growth and recognition for his companies. Rex’s prior successes include founding and operating companies such as Resulte Universal (sold to Spherion), Timberhorn (sold to Ettain Group), Virtual Village (sold to Jobs and Adverts), and LRK Partners.

William Barnes, CEO of Austin based Moving Capital, provides an exclusive interview on 40 under 40. William was one of the first fifty leaders at Uber. William’s team opened and scaled the Los Angeles market for Uber. His leadership expanded to the entire West Coast operations.   Now overseeing an angel investment syndicate, William advises the next generation “to take more risks, get inside interesting companies and gain industry experience that can be compounded. The market will find you more valuable.”

Enjoy the thought leadership of Jaspar Weir, co-founder and President of Austin based TaskUs. Hear about their ridiculously successful team. TaskUs is the secret behind the phenomenal scaling of some of the world’s most disruptive companies. TaskUs are digital masters, system architects, culture builders and startup & scale specialists.

Tanner Rowley is the Founder and CEO of Outer Woods, an incredible company based in Austin, Texas. Tanner designs, engineers, builds and finishes the most extraordinary custom furniture in Texas.

Enjoy hearing Tanner’s personal story. “I grew up with an insatiable desire to create and design. While I immersed myself heavily in the arts to feed this trait, the world pushed me towards science, technology, and engineering. I went to The University of Texas and obtained my degree in biomedical engineering, and from there I went on to product development engineering. . I wasn’t happy trying to pretend like I was something that I deep down wasn’t. I wanted to take the risk to abandon what I had been educated and trained for, to abandon a stable salary, to abandon the idea that my job title had to look a certain way to feel good about myself. All of this pushed me to create Outer Woods.
Outer Woods is a venture where I design beautiful and efficiently engineered pieces out of the world’s most beautiful wood. I’m excited to grow this business organically with marketing, and data, and good relationships.
Life is short, and I truly believe that the regrets you will have years from now will be more on the things you didn’t do rather than the things that you did do. Take risks. Make mistakes. Live an interesting story. Outer Woods will strive to do this every day no matter where we go or what we end up doing. We feel that you should do the same in whatever capacity speaks to you.

Dave Knox, named one of the top 40 under leaders at P&G Alumni Network, talks about his book- Predicting the Turn. Learn how Dave plays poker, leads brands and people, and shapes company culture.

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to reskill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill.  If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

This show is also presented by MilamberUSA, an advisory and venture development firm. The three partners–located in Boston, Austin, and San Francisco–have excelled in many of the functional domain on the “sell side” of the higher ed and workforce ecosystems. We help companies grow. If you want to chat, reach out to Tim at tim@milamberusa.com.

Jason Nazar recalls his Dad coming from the school of hard knocks. Listen to the origin story on Doc Stock and the exit strategy to Intuit. Learn from his startup experience at Comparably and their mission statement concerning corporate culture.

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to reskill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill.  If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

Over 90 million businesses can hear very specific marketing advice from Facebook’s Will Platt Higgins, VP of Global Clients, Government Affairs and Advocacy. In this turbulent time, staying close to the consumer journey is increasingly difficult. He suggest adapting faster, iterating and pouring gasoline on activities that are keeping your customers coming back. Hear the complete interview for golden nuggets of advice.

Logitech is one of Success Made to Last top companies, always seeking to design products with a human touch. Consider their wide variety of products built for home offices and for learning at home. Enjoy this interview with their CEO, Bracken Darrell. He leads by listening and observing first.

To find the perfect recipe, you first need the perfect ingredients. And that’s what our founders Dena Tripp and Debbie Shwetz were for each other. In 1997, they joined forces, or better yet kitchens, to make cakes for their friends and family. The cakes they made were delicious, unlike anything anyone had tasted. As a result, their friends and family asked them to entertain more and more.

They quickly realized this side project of theirs could be something more; there was a gap in the world for delicious cakes, readily available, that didn’t compromise on their ingredients. Real eggs, butter and cream cheese; nothing was too good to achieve perfection.

Flash forward and the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand has grown nationwide. Built on Dena and Debbie’s vision, each bakery still has the warmth and nostalgia of its home-kitchen roots, but we also take a modern approach for the world today. So whether you’re enjoying a Bundt Cake, Bundtlet, or Bundtinis®, one thing is certain – perfection is all we offer.

Nothing Bundt Cakes provides solutions for every celebration imaginable. From the bite-sized, Bundtinis®, to the personal-sized Bundtlet, and larger cakes, the cakes satisfy everything from a mid-week sweet tooth, to a large catered event. The signature cream cheese frosting adorns each cake with the signature petal design and the hand-crafted decorations personalize cakes for any occasion. Chocolate Chocolate Chip, the most popular flavor, will leave you wanting more; Red Velvet has surprise chocolate chips scattered throughout and the White Chocolate Raspberry just melts in your mouth.

Nothing Bundt Cakes delivers, caters weddings and corporate events. Visit one of the bakeries near you. Find us online at www.nothingbundtcakes.com to see how we can bring you joy today!

Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1 and Bluefrog Plumbing is one a kind franchise leader having scaled two separate brands to nearly 10,000 locations around the world. Hear about his process and how he changed thousands of life.

It’s a new millennial and P&G is taking a hard look at their “old economy” company. Tim Love of Omnicom was asked to look at the company mission, vision and statement. With long term experience with Procter brand management, Tim’s team considered how their products actually improve lives and change lives.
IS THIS RE-POSITION WHAT YOUR OWN COMPANY SHOULD GO THROUGH? Contact rick@successmadetolast.com to connect with a team of brand strategists.

Pat Miller is the co-founder of the very popular gift company Vera Bradley. Going back to Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Pat was on the welcoming committee and showed her hospitality to a new neighbor Barbara.
Barb asked, do you know how to hang wall paper? That started the Pat-Barbara friendship that led to the formation of the Vera Bradley company.
Hear about the origin of this fantastic company. It all started with a friendship…Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller came upon a colorful idea while traveling together in 1982. Observing a lack of feminine luggage, they decided to create a company (named after Barbara’s mother) to design a line of quilted-cotton luggage, handbags, and accessories – and the rest is history! Vera Bradley has grown into an internationally-recognized lifestyle brand providing a myriad of beautiful solutions to its customers. Vera Bradley is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. The brand’s innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace.

Ed Rigaud wants his Legacy Acquisitions company to help young African Americans. Joining P&G in 1965, he was rejected along the way in Louisiana, got married, he started Procter on his wedding date. He just completed a $300 million IPO. Hear his story on why core values guide his career and long term vision to help others.

Bob Herbold, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft and P&G Senior Vice President of Marketing, talks about gutsy leadership. Bob riffs about key decision making that can help individuals increase capabilities and solve tougher problems.
This discussion is quite useful for non profit and for profit leaders.
Hear the kind of characteristics required to lead today in 2020 and beyond.
Make sure and read Bob’s leadership blog at www.bobherbold.com. Buy his latest book- What’s Holding You Back?

Meet Dina Dwyer Owens, leader, entrepreneur, woman of faith, designer of company culture. Enjoy this intimate conversation and learn about Neighborly Franchises, Dina’s great book Live Rich …all led by Core Values. Visit www.neighborlyfranchises.com To read more about Dina, visit www.dinadwyerowens.com.

This rare conversation with a Fortune 50 executive turned leader of United Way, morphed into brand consultant for the Metropolitan Museum of Art nets one beautiful interview with the incomparable Cynthia Round. She’s informative and illuminating!

Success Made to Last honors legendary teacher and entrepreneur Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Centers.

As a public school teacher, Eileen observed too many students that were not getting the needed focus on basic learning skills. Together with her husband Ray, they created a franchise of learning centers focused on K-12 students. Visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com to learn more.

As America hits our re-start button, we say thanks to great retailers like Tractor Supply that are working for us…the customer. Well done Tractor Supply Associates.  Listen to former CEO Greg Sandfort talk about the core values that Tractor Supply exhibits daily.

legendary CEO of Priceline and now Upside, provides a futuristic look into corporate America with surprising trends.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Edward Jones was most helpful during the recent market fluctuations with the corona virus. Visit serban.maracine@edwardjones.com to get pinpoint financial advice for your future.

Frank Blake is the former CEO of Home Depot, and member of Board of Directors for P&G and Delta Airlines shares his inside mentoring stories on the late Jack Welch along with Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. All three mentors created the best version of Frank Blake.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Edward Jones was most helpful during the recent market fluctuations with the corona virus. Visit serban.maracine@edwardjones.com to get pinpoint financial advice for your future.

Steve Hockett has been in franchising for 30 years, climbing his way up the ladder to the top rung at Great Clips. Listen to his story about his favorite mentor, Rhoda, and what she has meant to him. Get his insight on digital strategy as it plays out at Great Clips.

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to reskill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill.  If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

Ed Artzt worked at P&G for over 45 years leading the company as CEO and Chairman of the Board for the last 10+ years. His principal centered, core values strategy paid off. Hear the insider story!

This show is also presented by MilamberUSA, an advisory and venture development firm. The three partners–located in Boston, Austin, and San Francisco–have excelled in many of the functional domain on the “sell side” of the higher ed and workforce ecosystems. We help companies grow. If you want to chat, reach out to Tim at Info@Example.com.

Kevin Roberts talks about his career of extreme ownership, taking risks, and elusiveness of today’s consumer. Hear his predictions for the future especially about unfiltered learning.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Brad Moore started at P&G working on the Folgers brand and moved to Hallmark where he was a chief storyteller and leader over Gold Crown Entertainment. Listen to the importance of telling a great story, regardless of your career.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Kip Tindell, college roommate of John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods, spent many dreamy days at The University of Texas. Hear about Kip’s career journey and the importance of mentors in his life.

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to reskill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill. If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

Doug Moore of Toyota on Start Your Impossible Series on Success Made to Last

Ever wonder why certain thrive at work because they have found the perfect equilibrium of happiness and mental challenge? Enjoy this show with Doug Moore of Toyota as we discuss the difference of avocation and vocation. Perhaps you can design your next job around what makes you the happiest.

UEBER means above and beyond. UEBER people are super people, able to bring humanity forward. JP Kuehlwein talks about prestigious, ueber brands. These are brands that elevate themselves. If you bought a motor oil, it’s consider a commodity…except Pennzoil. But if you talk about clothing, you may lean to Patagonia because you feel good about donating to a social good. While the mantra of mass marketing is the consumer is always boss, in prestigious branding the truth is somewhere in the middle of great design, more than just price, and more than just performance.

Ever wondered about those creative martini glasses that are hand painted and so imaginative? Hear the origin story from Lolita Healy, founder of Healy Design. She is smart, tough, creative and listens to her customers…all in the recipe for success made to last. Enjoy this inspiring leader!

Vera Bradley is a leading handbag and luggage design centered company started in Ft. Wayne, Indiana by Pat Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, daughter of Vera Bradley. Hear how they got rolling into 1982. Visit www.verabradley.com for more information and to see all their new designs.

Moray Callum, Vice President of Design at Ford Motor Company, looks at product considering the aspirational self of the user. He is a Scottish automobile designer whose brother was the Design Director for Jaguar for twenty years.
Moray has a unique balance of left brain and right brain.
Inspired by pain points of customers, his team works to make cars more user friendly.
Mother nature happens to influence design at Ford. Beauty is in nature.
Moray talks about the full autonomous car and the challenges.

Ken Sunshine is our first entrepreneur from the Aerospace Engineering space to share the inside story on startups within this domain. Now building a constellation of satellites, Ken summarizes his success by “breaking out of the normal mold” in the space sector, building trust with venture capitalists. He helped build Orbital that offered huge economic rewards. As a one time aspiring astronaut, he has now touched a lot of different projects, but consistently stayed in the space sector. Moreover, Ken has stayed true to his passion and tenaciously pursued his goals.

This show is a part of our Designer series. Bracken Darrell is interviewed by Brian Baker of Rebel V 2 Design company, guru of human centered design.
Bracken talks about Braun, a design centric company that was eventually acquired by P&G. Bryan was taught human design by Sony and ask Bracken about Spotlight Remote. Logitech is always trying to make the experience better. What can they do to solve problems? The designers spent time making the instrument intuitive with only three buttons.
Bracken also talks about new acquisitions and how they onboard the design team. With Blue, there is a dedicated team to work with them to help build their portfolio. Bracken talks about setting the tone by being involved with the users and design. Tim Cook of Apple is deeply involved.
Learn about the three stages of designs. 1. Decorating 2. Putting the user at the center, like Spotlight Remote…unlocking the power of innovation. 3. Bring design in house, constantly redesigning everything. Example…how board meetings are conducted. How do you re-design offices?

Steve Sasoon was working on a special assignment at Eastman Kodak in 1974 that was the original digital camera! Hear about the reaction that Steve received from his colleagues at Kodak. Kodak was at the zero moment of truth for the camera industry. Who was the idea killer???

John Lynn, is the Co-Founder of Cela. With experience from Google, Bertelsmann, Verizon, Penguin-Random House, IBM,SAP, Pace and other top brands across the world. @cela works with established companies, startups and mentors to create a culture of exploration, access, impact, and empowerment.

Sofie has a “condition of the heart” that started with helping students in Malawi. How can a person use the tools they have to help others, especially those without electricity and basic needs?
Sofie poses the question- how can we create and innovate to help the future world, especially for young women?
Perhaps being significant starts with a design mentality.
Learn more about Bloombox Designs. at www.bloomboxdesignlabs.com

Marni Jameson is an American journalist, author, and trusted voice known for her expertise in home design, organization, and downsizing.  We read her advice in Redbook and kept clippings from newspapers to share with our parents.

She wrote 1086  “At Home with Marni Jameson,” where she shared practical advice on home editing, improvement, decorating, and navigating life transitions, such as downsizing or selling a home.

Today’s conversation with Marni is illuminating and hard hitting. It represents an exclusive 1087th time of sharing her heart, common sense and wit about editing your life. It’s the start of a new era where you can read Marni’s blog at www.marnijameson.com or hear her on podcasts like this one.

Fresh off of the wedding of her daughter, Marni is reflective of what really matters. She resolutely is opposed to any of us who are NOT EDITING our lives, jobs that we don’t like, relationships that are pulling us down or stuff we don’t need.

Marni Jameson has authored several “editing your life” books, including Downsizing the Family Home, Downsizing the Blended Home, and What to Do with Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want. Her work always blends personal storytelling with expert advice,  making her a trusted voice in home organization and lifestyle topics.

Learn a modern day playbook on start up enterprises with Stephanie and Scott Nordhaus, co-founders of ReturnValets.com.

With 160 million Americans shopping online and returning 30% of their purchases, they discovered this business by discussing their eldest daughters’ problems in returning goods.

Meet these two futurists who lead with problem solving collaboration and innovate together. Hear how they resolve obstacles within their enterprise and maintain balance within their family.

Listen to their perspective on being at the right time and right place while relying on your gut instincts.

Visit www.Returnvalets.com TODAY.

Who helped teenager LaBron James grow up to be a super star, man of God and community leader?  You can point to his high school coach and mentor Coach Dru Joyce. Coach Dru was more concerned about raising his team in character and integrity versus victories.

Hear the inside story on this transformation and power from the sacred position of coaching.

Enjoy this conversation with legendary tennis champion, artist, mentor and modern-day polymath Sally Huss. Hear about the influence of her Dad that guided her “champions heart” in life, work and at play. Sally has mastered so many domains in life and continues to coach others at the young age of 82. So much wisdom, experience, and grace are on “center court” with this Legend. This program is presented by Heather Barnes Media, leading product photographer. Visit www.heatherbarnes.com today.

Honesty, Hard Work and Discipline come alive in this Truly Significant March Madness Special with University of Kentucky Women’s Basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell. Learn about practicing discipline that will sustain success and significance. Pay attention to substantiative actions, not short-term fixes. Read Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation.

Imagine what it’s like to make hundreds of key decisions on “live” network television with millions watching. That’s what a sports television producer does behind-the-scenes each time they sit in “the big chair” in charge of the show. It’s a responsibility that requires good instincts, judgment and passion.

Not everyone can handle the pressure or responsibility, but Robert Steinfeld has done that for the last five decades. His work has earned him 10 Sports Emmy Awards for producing and or directing local, regional, and national network sports television since the early 1980s, and during that time has covered Major League Baseball; NBA, WNBA and college basketball; college football; NCAA Championship events; World Cup Soccer, the Cotton Bowl Classic for four decades; and three summer Olympic Games. He’s produced and or directed for ESPN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox Sports networks, Bally Sports, the NBA and more. In addition to his Emmy Awards and additional five nominations, he’s received a national Cable Ace Award nomination for Outstanding Programming Achievement, five Telly Awards, and more.

He’s produced five highly successful and critically acclaimed baseball pitching instructional videos – including Nolan Ryan’s Fastball with Randy Johnson. He’s been fortunate to work with some of the greatest athletes and broadcasting talent, and he learned a lot along the way. Robert is a native of New Jersey, but grew up in Dallas, Texas, where he’s lived since 1965. He attended Dallas Hillcrest High School then the University of Texas-Austin, graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. He and his wife, Sarah, have two children, Elaine and Lee (AKA Leonhart on YouTube), plus two grandchildren. Robert Steinfeld is Executive Producer of the WNBA Dallas Wings and National Lacrosse League Panther City Lacrosse Club.

“You learn more about yourself when you lose”…however, Coach Dick Swetnam’s teams rarely lost, especially in 1974. His Sherman Texas Basquetbol team had the alchemy of champions. With leaders like Jim May, Harold Holland, Mark Mailes, John Doherty, Monte Pittman, Larry Atherton, Gary Simon, Richard Wright, Terry Polk, Ricky Sneed, Marcus Winder, Randy Cunningham, Alan Taylor, Dave McGahren, Mike McCommon, Coach Swetnam shaped these young men to be their best version.

Listen to the extraordinary tribute to this special coach. His advice is timeless. “Never validate yourself by how much you make. Validate yourself with character and integrity.” Here’s to you Coach Swetnam and your core values that continue to have ripple effects.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/4383588/smtl-dickswetnam

Pat Williams talks about famed coach John Wooden.

For Tom Osborne, there is a pattern of strong men in his life. Learn the profound differences that fathers make. Hear about Coach Osborne close mentoring relationship with John Wooden, perhaps the greatest coach to ever live. Be inspired by Tom’s favorite life lesson of all time.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

After our conversation, we paused and said that was one of the most extraordinary, insightful chats. We started with an exchange on songwriting, home towns and journalism, but what this moment real were the stories of Dan’s 91 year-young Dad.
This summarized time with Dan Ashley. You know what the world sees. They see Dan Ashley. The trusted voice behind the evening news. The journalist who guides us through breaking headlines, through hurricanes and wildfires and even political storms.
Now you will hear Dan Ashley a songwriter who has moved from success to significance. Listen to Dan define success and significance that brings all this narrative into wonderful tapestry.
Take up Dan’s challenge to make a difference, either big or small.
Visit www.danashleymusic.com

Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John’s friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players.

Listen to John’s special story about Walter Brennan and why he did his own version of Old Rivers.
He’d say, one of these days
I’m gonna climb that mountain
Walk up there among them clouds
Where the cotton’s high
And the corn’s a-growin’
And there ain’t no fields to plow

I’d Really Love to See You Tonight, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer.

Listen to the show to the end and hear John’s philosophy of Eat, Drink and Be Merry. It’s Blblical.

John Ford Coley debuts Sketches Volume 1 with songs recorded throughout his storied career, but never released until 2021 including “Falling” which he wrote with former bandmate Dan Seals before he died in 2009.

In partnersbhip with Starvista Music, three additional albums are digitally released featuring “Long Way Home (Live in Israel and L.A.) and the Very Best of John  Ford Coley.

Stream/listen to Sketches Vol. 1: lnk.to/JFCSketchesVol1

Texas native Irlene Mandrell is the youngest of the world famous Mandrell sisters. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters aired on NBC and in the UK, with over 40 million viewers.   Texas native Irlene Mandrell is the youngest of the world famous Mandrell sisters. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters aired on NBC and in the UK, with over 40 million viewers.   Irlene has received numerous awards including two Music City News Comedy Act of the Year and most recently received the Swift Award for women in Film, she also holds a NACMAI Award and her own star on the Country Music Walkway of Stars.​ Irlene appeared on numerous television shows like The Tonight Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and starred in the historical Country variety series Hee – Haw with Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl and Buck Owens for its last eight years. ​ Irlene has just released an  inspirational book,  “God Rains Miracles” focused on her family.

Archie Jordan is an American songwriter, composer, and producer best known for his impact on country and adult contemporary music from the 1970s through the 1990s. He is widely regarded in Nashville and beyond for writing highly melodic, emotionally resonant songs that became major hits for a variety of artists.

Archie Jordan’s significance lies in his successful catalog of songs that charted in multiple genres:

• “It Was Almost Like a Song” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • One of his biggest hits, reaching #1 on Billboard’s country chart in 1977, and crossing over to the pop chart (Billboard Hot 100 Top 20).

• • Widely credited with helping establish the smooth, orchestrated “countrypolitan” sound that was popular in Nashville in the late 1970s.

• “My Heart” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • Another #1 country hit, showcasing Jordan’s signature emotional ballad style.

• “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • Became a country and pop standard, frequently covered by other artists.

• “Sure Thing” (Freddy Fender)

• • A Top 10 country hit in the late 1970s.

• He also wrote songs recorded by:

• • Anne Murray

• • Barbara Mandrell

• • Lee Greenwood

• • Kenny Rogers

• • Conway Twitty

• ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year (1978)

• • Recognized for his volume of hits and consistent chart success.

• Multiple BMI and ASCAP Awards for most performed songs on radio.

• Inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2018)

• • Honored for his enduring influence on the craft of songwriting in Nashville.

 Musical Style and Legacy

• Archie Jordan is celebrated for lush, piano-based ballads with memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

• Helped popularize the “countrypolitan” style—a blend of traditional country storytelling with pop-influenced production (strings, rich harmonies).

• Known for writing highly singable, crossover-friendly songs that appealed to both country and adult contemporary audiences.

• Jordan’s biggest hits contributed to country music’s mainstream acceptance in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• His songs continue to be covered and played on classic country and easy-listening stations.

• For many, his work represents an era when Nashville was evolving its sound to reach wider audiences without losing its storytelling core.

Normal Studios is an extraordinary creative studio that has created over 300 immersive presentations/stories including the Van Gogh experience.  Learn about the “essence” of an idea, how to boil down into a few words, and the importance of collaboration.  These guys are inside the minds of the world’s greatest artists including Monet.  Hear the initial spark…creating the opportunity to personally meet Vincent. Go on an adventure with Vincent.  Contact Matieu at Normal.studio/en/ today. Become immersed with a team that creates out of this world experiences that are truly…..legendary

Edward Logan is the President and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, one of the largest haircare franchises in North America specializing in haircuts for men and boys. Sport Clips was founded in 1993 by his father, Gordon Logan. Edward Logan represents the second generation of leadership in this family-founded, privately held company.

Significance as CEO

Edward Logan’s leadership has been especially significant in several key ways:

Navigating COVID-19 Challenges

• When COVID-19 struck, Sport Clips faced massive operational disruptions. Edward Logan led the brand through unprecedented store closures and safety overhauls.

• He championed new safety protocols (like “Clean Certified” programs) to reassure clients and franchisees and protect staff.

Franchisee-Focused Culture

• Sport Clips is a franchise-heavy brand (with over 1,800 locations). Edward has emphasized supporting franchisees as the “core customer” of the brand’s corporate office.

• He has worked to strengthen franchisee relationships, communication, and operational consistency.

Modernization and Growth

• Under Edward’s leadership, the brand has invested in technology, online check-in systems, and marketing tailored to modern consumers.

• He has also overseen expansion both domestically and in Canada, helping maintain Sport Clips’ leadership in the men’s haircut segment.

Strategic Vision

Edward Logan’s leadership style is often described as:

• Collaborative and Accessible: Franchisees and employees describe him as approachable and transparent.

• Data-Driven: He’s focused on using data to improve operations, customer experience, and marketing ROI.

• Focused on Core Values: He emphasizes Sport Clips’ core values and culture, including giving back (e.g., veteran support via the Help A Hero Scholarship program).

Industry Impact

• Edward Logan is often seen as a voice for modern franchising, with a special focus on service businesses.

• He has been featured in franchise-industry publications and conferences as a model of generational transition done well.

• His leadership during COVID-19 was cited by some industry observers as an example of agile, franchises

Success Made to Last Legends with Gordon Segal Co-founder of Crate & Barrel. Hear Gordon talking about his upbringing in Chicago, his favorite mentors in life and the influence of one Dartmouth professor of the Romantics.  Gordon and Carole Segal opened the first Crate & Barrel store on December 7, 1962,] at age 23.] The 1,700-square-foot space in part of an old elevator factory[ was located in Chicago. The inspiration was their honeymoon in the Caribbean, where the Segals saw inexpensive yet tasteful European household products for sale. They became interested in providing functional yet aesthetically pleasing products to young couples just starting out. Surprised to see that European manufacturers offered many beautiful and durable products at reasonable prices, they were inspired to start their own store in the US.

Significant.Transformative. Lasting success. Adjectives that describe Ed Artzt.

John Pepper, former CEO and Chairman of the Board for P&G pays tribute to the man that led P&G during their years of globalization. Imagine moving from 1 billion consumers to a worldwide community of 5 billion.

With insights from Ed Artzt’s book, P&G The Globalization Years, you will learn about the value of speed, scaling an international business, all while attacking bottlenecks.

Futurist is a disruptive, visionary leader. Read his new book- Rise of the Rest.

Steve is one of America’s best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs, and a pioneer in making the Internet part of everyday life.For the past 15 years, Steve’s focus has been on starting and scaling Revolution, the Washington D.C.-based investment firm that now backs entrepreneurs at every stage of their development.

Revolution Growth has invested nearly $1 billion in growth-stage companies including Sweetgreen, Tempus, Tala, DraftKings, and CLEAR. Revolution Ventures has backed more than two dozen venture-stage companies, including Framebridge, Policygenius, and Bloomscape. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund has invested in more than 200 startups in over 100 U.S. cities, in partnership with many of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and investors.Steve’s entrepreneurial career began in 1985 when he co-founded America Online (AOL). Under Steve’s leadership, AOL became the world’s largest and most valuable Internet company, helping to drive the worldwide adoption of a medium that has transformed business and society. AOL was the first Internet company to go public, and one of the best performing stocks of the 1990s, delivering a 11,616% return to shareholders. At its peak, nearly half of Internet users in the United States used AOL. In 2000, Steve negotiated the largest merger in business history, bringing together AOL and Time Warner in a transaction that gave AOL shareholders a majority stake in the combined company.

Eric Benhamou was the CEO of 3Com and Palm. After nearly 40 years spent building or running high technology companies, Ben created BGV to assist other entrepreneurs build or run a new generation of high technology companies. Ben continues to put my own financial and time capital at risk. Ben will coach, but will not be a consultant. Ben invests his time and experience at the service of the CEO and the company first, and its investors second. Ben teaches, but will learn as well. He insist on upholding the highest standards of governance and the best management principles and techniques, but will take myself seriously only some of the time

Legendary stories and family tradition can be simple and profound. Such is the case with Elf on the Shelf. Meet Chanda Bell, daughter of a magical Mom that created Elf on the Shelf. Together with her twin sister, they have created Lumistella, www.lumistella.com 

Hear about faith, hope and love starting with every child. Through Elf on the Shelf and all the other North Pole characters, an extraordinary magic is preserved. This makes their company timeless and universal.

Visit the most inspiring Chanda at www.chandabell.com and start your Christmas/Holiday season early with an Elf on Your Shelf. It’s a tradition that must be carried forward.

Today, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of podcasting with one of the most interesting collaborators ever. Mr. Jonathan Kendrick was born with a passion to create brands that change the world, help others and inspire. He is the co-founder and Chairman of ROKiT Group, a company made of 30 diverse brands.

Listen to this story of tenacity, determination and long-range thinking. Learn Jonathan’s entrepreneurial lessons and his ability to work harder than anybody….and I mean everyone.

This show crescendos at many points, but we were blown away with “success that is not shared is a failure.”

Enjoy the one and only Jonathan Kendrick.
Visit www.ROKiT.com to learn more about this company of significance.

Edward Zwick is an American filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter known for his intelligent, sweeping dramas with strong emotional cores. Born in 1952, he rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with films and TV that often combined epic scale with personal, human storytelling.

Zwick is widely respected in Hollywood not just for his directorial talent but for championing well-written, adult-oriented drama at a time when the industry was increasingly dominated by high-concept blockbusters.

Hallmarks of Zwick’s Work

• Epic Scope, Intimate Characters
  Zwick is known for balancing large historical or cultural settings with the inner lives of characters. Films like Glory and The Last Samurai explore vast political backdrops while focusing on personal transformations.

• Themes of Honor and Conscience
  Many of his films center on moral conflicts and questions of duty, integrity, and sacrifice. Soldiers questioning war (Glory, Courage Under Fire), modern corporate ethics (Blood Diamond), or loyalty across cultures (The Last Samurai).

• Collaboration with Top Talent
  Zwick has directed or produced films with actors such as Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, and he’s credited with helping boost many careers—most famously, giving Denzel Washington a breakout role in Glory.

• Glory (1989)
  Widely considered his breakthrough film. A Civil War drama about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, an all-Black regiment led by white officers. It was acclaimed for its authenticity, powerful performances (including an Oscar-winning turn by Denzel Washington), and moral weight. It reshaped Civil War film portrayals by spotlighting African American soldiers.

• Legends of the Fall (1994)
  A sweeping family epic set in early 20th-century Montana. It became an iconic melodrama with Brad Pitt’s star-making role. It exemplifies Zwick’s talent for emotional, visually striking period dramas.

• The Last Samurai (2003)
  Starring Tom Cruise, this film was a major commercial success and praised for its epic scale and historical detail, though also critiqued for romanticizing the samurai. It highlighted Zwick’s gift for cross-cultural storytelling.

• Blood Diamond (2006)
  A socially conscious thriller set during the Sierra Leone Civil War, it explored the brutal cost of the diamond trade. Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance and the film’s ethical themes earned Oscar nominations, bringing public attention to conflict diamonds.

• Courage Under Fire (1996) and Defiance (2008)
  Further examples of his interest in moral ambiguity in war, featuring complex, often flawed protagonists.

Beyond film, Ed Zwick co-created and produced thirtysomething (1987–1991) with Marshall Herskovitz. This groundbreaking series is credited with revolutionizing American TV drama in the late 1980s by focusing on nuanced, realistic portraits of baby boomer adults. It influenced shows like The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, and Mad Men.

He also produced My So-Called Life (1994–1995), which became a cult classic for its raw, authentic portrayal of teenage life and helped launch Claire Danes’ career.

• Academy Awards: Won Best Picture (as producer) for Shakespeare in Love (1998).

• Emmy Awards: Multiple wins for thirtysomething.

• Critical Acclaim: While not all his films were universally praised, many are admired for craft, thematic ambition, and strong performances.

Champion of Serious, Adult Drama

Zwick carved out space in Hollywood for films that tackled weighty themes with intelligence and emotional depth. He resisted the industry’s push toward pure spectacle.

 Historical Storytelling with Human Core

His best work brings history alive through well-drawn characters—making complex eras accessible without dumbing them down.

Industry Influence

As a producer, Zwick nurtured new voices, developed quality TV at a formative time for the medium, and helped actors deliver award-winning performances
Hear this exclusive interview of how one ordinary man has become an extraordinary storyteller and filmmaker.

Archie Jordan is an American songwriter, composer, and producer best known for his impact on country and adult contemporary music from the 1970s through the 1990s. He is widely regarded in Nashville and beyond for writing highly melodic, emotionally resonant songs that became major hits for a variety of artists.

Archie Jordan’s significance lies in his successful catalog of songs that charted in multiple genres:

• “It Was Almost Like a Song” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • One of his biggest hits, reaching #1 on Billboard’s country chart in 1977, and crossing over to the pop chart (Billboard Hot 100 Top 20).

• • Widely credited with helping establish the smooth, orchestrated “countrypolitan” sound that was popular in Nashville in the late 1970s.

• “My Heart” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • Another #1 country hit, showcasing Jordan’s signature emotional ballad style.

• “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life” (Ronnie Milsap)

• • Became a country and pop standard, frequently covered by other artists.

• “Sure Thing” (Freddy Fender)

• • A Top 10 country hit in the late 1970s.

• He also wrote songs recorded by:

• • Anne Murray

• • Barbara Mandrell

• • Lee Greenwood

• • Kenny Rogers

• • Conway Twitty

• ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year (1978)

• • Recognized for his volume of hits and consistent chart success.

• Multiple BMI and ASCAP Awards for most performed songs on radio.

• Inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2018)

• • Honored for his enduring influence on the craft of songwriting in Nashville.

 Musical Style and Legacy

• Archie Jordan is celebrated for lush, piano-based ballads with memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

• Helped popularize the “countrypolitan” style—a blend of traditional country storytelling with pop-influenced production (strings, rich harmonies).

• Known for writing highly singable, crossover-friendly songs that appealed to both country and adult contemporary audiences.

• Jordan’s biggest hits contributed to country music’s mainstream acceptance in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• His songs continue to be covered and played on classic country and easy-listening stations.

• For many, his work represents an era when Nashville was evolving its sound to reach wider audiences without losing its storytelling core.

Today is Ronald Wilson Reagan’s birthday and we are celebrating his life of significance with author Robert Charles, the masterful storyteller of Cherish America-Stories of Courage, Character and Kindness.

Enjoy the “Reagan Riffing” on the principles that guided President Reagan through The Cold War, on his communication skills, the words that inspired us, and on how he cherished our country with action.

Happy Birthday President Reagan. Your work of significance still matters to us.

Visit www.Towerpub.com for more information on Cherish America

Veterans Day is a time to honor and reflect on the many blessings that Veterans have brought us, defending the freedom that we enjoy.

Join Admiral Mike Studeman who served 35 years in the Navy, talking about the core values of the military. Admiral Studeman talks about iron sharpening iron, diversifying our citizenry and creating a strong nation.

Buy his book Might of the Chain-Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or request a copy at your favorite independent bookstore.

Brigadier General Bentley Nettles offers a powerful and personal perspective in his new book, Creating Excellence: Insights into Leadership, Life and Legacy. General Nettles is a distinguished military veteran, attorney and public official who draws upon his lifetime of service to deliver clear-cut guidance. His message resonates with those in private industry, academic circles, politics, law enforcement and public service. Nettles has served his country, his state and now local government in a variety of positions. His pursuit of excellence includes the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his dedication and service. As the Director of the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), he led the third-largest law enforcement agency in the state, fighting human trafficking and finding innovative ways to do what government often fails to do (move quickly and respond to the needs of constituents). During these changing times, Nettles has a perspective on how we can create excellence inside our institutions and organizations — with clear guidance on how we can tap into our inner leader.

A podcast with a true living legend and hero, a man in the first wave of the all-black Tuskegee Airmen, the famed Fighter Group of WWII—and by record one of the most successful, too. Harry’s life story is a tale of remarkable spirit and gumption. He is one of the few remaining heroes of that Group at 96 years old.  Have a listen to what greatness sounds like.

Richard Lackey founded the World Food Bank. Hear the origin story of this significant organization. More than 800 million people in the world are food insecure. Smallholder farmers provide over 80% of the food consumed in large parts of the developing world, but face volatile commodity markets that have devastating effects on both growers and consumers. Through advancements in the latest food drying and storage technologies, agricultural commodities and complete meals can now achieve a shelf-life of up to 20 years. This shift essentially eliminates post-harvest loss issues associated with short shelf-life and opens the door for a number of innovative applications that will help smallholders scale their business and be the key to solving food insecurity and global hunger. OUR INNOVATIVE SOLUTION The World Food Bank™ is an asset-backed investment vehicle that operates under the thesis of acquiring extended shelf-life food to fill the gaps in inefficient food markets. The World Food Bank™ food will be part of a greater network where institutional quantities of extended shelf-life dried food are staged globally in strategic locations with the purpose of building out a network of global relief resources, available where and when they are needed for sale into local markets when supply is limited and to provide direct relief to victims of humanitarian crises, when resources are scarce.

Matthew Kenslow is a very passionate teacher. Loved by his students, this very talented instructor is now making a global ripple effect with his inspirational book- Unstoppable: Substitute Teacher with Autism Makes No Excuses.

Learn from Matthew some of the most powerful life lessons ever:

1. Don’t let any diagnosis define you.
2. Regardless of your challenge, choose to perservere.
3. Find a purpose and back it up with passion.
4. Learn to help others learning to accept others for who they are.

Purchase Unstoppable at Amazon, B&N, Walmart and from your local, independent bookstore. Just ask to order this extraordinary book.

Harry Liebowitz is best known in broader public life for founding the World of Children Award, often described as a “Nobel Prize for children’s advocacy,” but he also had a notable corporate career at Procter & Gamble (P&G) before launching this philanthropic venture. Here’s a detailed overview of his significance with respect to P&G, and his broader legacy:

Career at Procter & Gamble

• Background: Harry Liebowitz worked at P&G for many years in the health and beauty sector. He was known as a senior marketing executive with expertise in branding, consumer research, and product development.

• Significance at P&G:

• • Brand Management: He helped shape and lead marketing strategies for well-known consumer brands. While specific brand assignments are not always detailed publicly, executives in his role at P&G typically have P&L responsibility, oversee major ad campaigns, and drive global expansion efforts.

• • Mentorship and Leadership: He was known for mentoring younger marketers—a hallmark of P&G’s corporate culture.

• • Strategic Vision: His corporate experience informed his later work in social entrepreneurship, particularly in understanding how to scale ideas and maintain high-quality standards (which he applied in setting rigorous vetting criteria for the World of Children Award winners).

Transition to Philanthropy

• Origin of World of Children Award: After experiencing health challenges (including a heart attack), Harry Liebowitz had a personal turning point that led him to reimagine his life’s purpose. Drawing on the values and professional discipline he honed at P&G, he conceptualized an award that would recognize unsung heroes improving the lives of vulnerable children worldwide.

• P&G Influence:

• • Operational Excellence: He applied business rigor to philanthropy, ensuring the award process was transparent, well-vetted, and impactful.

• • Brand Building: He successfully positioned the World of Children Award as a globally respected, trusted accolade, leveraging the consumer-brand mindset learned at P&G.

• • Network and Credibility: His corporate background lent credibility with donors, sponsors, and partner organizations, helping secure funding and media attention.

Broader Impact and Legacy

• Honoring Humanitarian Work: Since its founding in 1998, the World of Children Award has recognized dozens of changemakers in over 50 countries, helping amplify their work and funding their efforts.

• Corporate Responsibility Model: Liebowitz’s journey has often been cited in discussions of how corporate leaders can pivot to meaningful, purpose-driven work. He is an example of an executive using their corporate training for social good.

• Speaking and Thought Leadership: He has spoken about the role of corporations and individuals in social change, inspiring both business audiences and nonprofit leaders.

Walking with Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet is unpacked today with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s very first wildlife veterinarian.

You will hear:

• Gritty stories of caring for gorillas in the mist.
• Gladys’ vision to improve the health of fragile habitats by improving the health of people.
• The emergence of One Health and the Gladys’ impact on Covid 19.
• What Gladys has learned about people through gorillas.

We urge you to contribute to Dr. Zikusoka’s non-profit organization to make a significant difference for gorillas and other wildlife. ctph.org- Conservation Through Public Health

Why you should contribute to this extraordinary person?

In the legacy of the late Dian Fossey, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa. She is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), a 16-year old nonprofit organization that promotes conservation by improving the quality of life of people and wildlife to enable them to coexist in and around protected areas in Africa. She became an

Ashoka Fellow in 2007 for merging Uganda’s wildlife management and rural public health programs to create common resources for both people and animals.Dr. Gladys trained as a veterinarian at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College. Between 1996 and 2000, she set up the first Veterinary Unit at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. From 2000 to 2003, she completed a zoological medicine residency and masters in specialized veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Zoological Park.

Prior to setting up CTPH she also did a certificate in Non-profit management from Duke University. Most recently in 2016, she completed an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability – Social Entrepreneurship Track. Her most recent awards include the 2017 World Wildlife Day Award from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) for outstanding contribution to conservation in Uganda and 2017 Golden Jubilee Award from the President of Uganda for distinguished service to the nation as a veterinarian and conservationist on International Women’s Day.

Other awards include San Diego Zoo’s 2008 “Conservation in Action Award,” the 2009 Whitley Gold Award for outstanding leadership in grassroots nature conservation; 2011 Wings World Quest Women of Discovery Humanitarian Award, and 2014 CEO Communications Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award in Medicine and Veterinary category. Under her leadership, Conservation Through Public Health won the Global Development Network 2012 Japanese Most Innovative Development Project Award for scaling social service delivery.

A portion of each Truly Significant book profits go to Dr. Zikusoka’s conservation research. Buy today at www.trulysignificant.com

Dr. Gladys recently became a National Geographic Explorer and winner of the Sierra Club’s 2018 EarthCare Award. 2019 Finalist for the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa ,the 2020 Uganda Veterinary Association World Veterinary Day Award and the 2020 Aldo Leopold award. She is on the leadership council of Women for the Environment in Africa.

Regina E. Herzlinger is a glass ceiling crasher, ground breaking icon as the godmother of consumer driven healthcare and first ever woman tenured professor at Harvard Business School. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize Regina as a national treasure trove of wisdom, authenticity, and purpose.

We think this particular conversation defines the success to significance journey we hope to inspire.

Her story is rich. Born in Palestine, she retells the story of the furrowed bullet that she escaped. Hear about her parents that survived the Holocaust and went on to shape Regina’s dogged determination.

This captivating conversation is highlighted by Regina’s warrior spirit. Her hardship and triumphs have made her strong and fearless. Her authenticity is wondrous.

In this ultimate mentoring “conversation of significance” Regina underscores that we need lots of mentors, but mentorship is never sufficient. Make sure your success is measure-able with metrics associated with what you want to accomplish. Remember “don’t be so fixated on wearing the mantle of ‘the successful woman’ that you lose who you are. Never forget to enjoy the journey. Not being afraid to be ourselves draws others to us, but it also makes for a better life.”

In Regina’s book, Innovating in Healthcare: Creating Breakthrough Services, Products and Business Models (Wiley, 2024), you will get the message to think big and be an equal opportunity disrupter. Raising holy hell and stirring up red-hot hostility is a good thing.

“Keep thinking” is an important, lifetime mantra. For Regina, there is NO should have, could have, or would have. Be mission driven and forceful. And when you hit a dead end, move on quickly.

Listen carefully to this. “Don’t be a mother.” Regina isn’t suggesting women shouldn’t have children. Her and her husband have two. What Regina means is that women present in a maternal way, concerned more with coaching and support than mission.

In 40 minutes, you will fall in love with Regina E. Herzlinger. You will be inspired to be a lifelong learner. This skill will be the soul of innovation, give you purpose and intention that will fuel your life.

“You have to do something good.” Yes, we do Regina Herzlinger!

NASA Astronaut and Missionary Physician David Hilmers returns to Success to talk about travel, mission trips to help others and stories from his life as an astronaut. David has been on four NASA missions including the Atlantis. Originally from Iowa, he never flew on a commercial airplane until he was twenty leaving for the Marines boot camp. Graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he flew on the first flight after the Challenger tragedy. After NASA, he was called to the mission field. and to go to medical school…at 42 years old. Now board certified in Family and Pediatrics. Today, he works around the world helping the “least of them.” Today, we honor David for the choices he makes in life, moving from success to significance.

We can make choices in life. Many choose success and money. Some choose to help others, giving as much as they can, to benefit as many people as possible.

Hear the touching story of Carlos Ortiz’s Grandmother. (Gateway Church- Austin) It’s a profound example of using a personal gift of Tamales to cause ripple effects.

One of our true heroes in journalism, Bob Philipps, graces our studio for our 3300th show. Bob celebrates his 50th year on television as Texas Country Reporter. He recalls some of the golden moments with special memories of his best guests and funniest moments. And Bob reminisces about Waxahachie with our mutual friend, Larry Telford, Austin music producer.
Enjoy Bob as we put him through the paces of a Texas Reporter “Lightning Round.”

Talk about moving from success to significance, Christine Albert and her organization are growing exponentially as their outreach explodes.  More about this non-profit “organization of significance.” Swan Songs fulfills musical last wishes by organizing private concerts for those with a terminal illness or nearing end of life. Concerts are provided at no cost to the recipient, family, or healthcare facility. They are easy to request, convenient, professional, personalized, intimate, and memorable. Anyone can request a concert – the recipient, a family member, life partner, healthcare or social worker, friend, or spiritual advisor. A specific style of music may be requested, and Swan Songs makes every effort to match the request with the perfect musician. Here’s a testimonial from the daughter of a Mom who received a Swan Song house concert before she passed away.  “On behalf of my Mom and myself we wanted to thank you so very much for the beautiful concert.  My Mom has always made music an integral part of our lives.  It was so moving, especially when Mom tried to sing along.  The performer had such a beautiful voice and played the guitar magically.  She was absolutely fantastic.  We were able to video a couple of songs.  Many thanks to her and the volunteer coordinator who also came to the house.  Thank you for sharing such a beautiful gift with us.” – Daughter of a recipient

Sofie has a “condition of the heart” that started with helping students in Malawi. How can a person use the tools they have to help others, especially those without electricity and basic needs?
Sofie poses the question- how can we create and innovate to help the future world, especially for young women?
Perhaps being significant starts with a design mentality.
Learn more about Bloombox Designs. at www.bloomboxdesignlabs.com

Today, roughly half of children in the U.S. are enrolled in Medicaid. That’s 35 million children and their parents struggling to access medical care due to “pediatric care deserts.”

What problems of significance is Bluebird Kids Health solving?

Learn about the changes that Chris Johnson’s team is making today. You will be illuminated on value-based care.

For more information, visit www.bluebirdkids.com. Meet Chris’ entire team that’s behind the transformation of the pediatric eco-system.

From regular check-ups to sick-day visits to immunizations, Bluebird Kids Health is your partner in raising healthy, happy kids from babies to teenagers.

Visit www.trulysignificant.com to call out and honor a pediatrician who has made a difference in your life.

Regina E. Herzlinger is a glass celiing crasher, ground breaking icon as the godmother of consumer driven healthcare and first ever woman tenured professor at Harvard Business School. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize Regina as a national treasure trove of wisdom, authenticity, and purpose.

Her story is rich. Born in Palestine, she retells the story of the furrowed bullet that she escaped. Hear about her parents that survived the Holocaust and went on to shape Regina’s dogged determination.

This captivating conversation is highlighted by Regina’s warrior spirit. Her hardship and triumphs have made her strong and fearless. Her authenticity is wondrous.

In this ultimate mentoring “conversation of significance” Regina underscores that we need lots of mentors, but mentorship is never sufficient. Make sure your success is measure-able with metrics associated with what you want to accomplish. Remember “don’t be so fixated on wearing the mantle of ‘the successful woman’ that you lose who you are. Never forget to enjoy the journey. Not being afraid to be ourselves draws others to us, but it also makes for a better life.”

In Regina’s book, Innovating in Healthcare: Creating Breakthrough Services, Products and Business Models (Wiley, 2024), you will get the message to think big and be an equal opportunity disrupter. Raising holy hell and stirring up red-hot hostility is a good thing.

“Keep thinking” is an important, lifetime mantra. For Regina, there is NO should have, could have, or would have. Be mission driven and forceful. And when you hit a dead end, move on quickly.

Listen carefully to this. “Don’t be a mother.” Regina isn’t suggesting women shouldn’t have children. Her and her husband have two. What Regina means is that women present in a maternal way, concerned more with coaching and support than mission.

In 40 minutes, you will fall in love with Regina E. Herzlinger. You will be inspired to be a lifelong learner. This skill will be the soul of innovation, give you purpose and intention that will fuel your life.

“You have to do something good.” Yes, we do Regina Herzlinger!

Dr. Shannon Poach is a licensed, clinical psychologist who happens to be an expert on Emotional Intelligence. Today’s program takes you down the avenue of Emotional Intelligence, dives into the relevance of Perceiving Emotions, Using Emotions to Facilitate Thinking, Emotions playing a role in cognitive processes, what are common misconceptions, how can singles with low EQ recognize their gaps and take steps to improve?

Dr. Poach is the President of The Right One, co-founded with Scott Nordhaus. They are changing the way singles find love….emotionally, intelligently, and for the long term.

Visit www.therightone-beta.com today and dwell on the possibilities.

Loretta McCarthy, of Golden Seeds, leading angel investor to women led businesses.  Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy shares insight on this leading angel investment consortium.  Hear about the current investment trends in Women’s health, and how AI is unfolding across multiple industries. Listen to the first company that is non-invasive surgery for concussions.  According to Loretta, Golden Seeds looks for businesses with the ability to scale as fast as possible. First, the company must be operating in a $1 billion market. Next, they look for a proposition that no one else has done. Intellectual property protection is key to moving forward.  Golden Seeds is always intrigued with the power of the team. They evaluate a team’s ability to execute, especially in the earliest stages. “You are investing in the team’s judgement and ability to make decisions.” They invest in a company’s ability to pivot, adapt and change.  Visit www.goldenseeds.com

Robin Abb stars in The Downsizing Doula. This series uncovers the stories and people she has experienced as a Senior Move Specialist.

Featured in the book Truly Significant, Robin’s life and business are dedicated to assisting seniors in navigating the challenges of relocating, downsizing, and decluttering. Robin and her team offer comprehensive services, including sorting, packing, unpacking and setting up new living spaces.

Robin’s work of significance has earned the reputation as the ‘competent adult daughter you wished lived closely by.

Enjoy this series and learn valuable lessons about downsizing, decluttering and making tough family decisions.

To access Robin’s services, wisdom and counsel, visit www.thedownsizingdoula.com.

Emmy nominated film documentarian shares best version story telling. As Executive Producer at Mel Films, his team achieved the feat of creating 50 documentaries in a few short years.

Listen to what inspired David to become a filmmaker and what makes him tick. His brain is on fire with new ideas for featured films and documentaries that are “of significance.” What separates David is his storytelling and sense of surprise.

Where do comedy writers for TV hits like Seinfeld get their start? Legends, welcomes comedy writer and stand-up comedian Pat Hazell. He was one of the original writers of NBC’s Seinfeld. Along with his friend Matt, they introduced Elaine Benes. He is now the host of the popular podcast “Creativity in Captivity” where he converses with the most creative people on the planet. Pat is also a Tonight Show veteran, playwright and mentor to many.

If you are a storyteller, you will enjoy hearing Bill Mechanic, Oscar winning producer of many of your favorite movies from Titantic to Hacksaw Ridge. Listen to the process of adapting a true story to a feature film.

Of significance, Bill is the chairman and CEO of Pandemonium Films. At present, he serves on the board of counselors for USC School of Cinematic Arts, and the Board of BFI Southbank American Friends.

We all have our heroes. Two of mine are Doug Momary and Emmy Joe, the stars and pioneers of the hit children’s television series The New Zoo Revue.

Hear the genesis of the series, the bean bag frog named Freddie, the support of Mattel, the supporting cast, the birth of children, the journey of 196 shows supported by over 600 original songs.

Doug and Emmy Joe are so gracious, so kind, so loving. Their focus on kindness and relationships back to 1970, had stickiness. The series was syndicated into the 1990’s and has now gained renewed interests with the next generation.

Enjoy this magical conversation with two beautiful people that had a simple, profound idea that has enduring positive impact to this day.

Dr. Brian Simmons is back. He is the lead translator for The Passion Translation Bible.

This continuing series is a open question and answer session with curious questions coming from you, our audience.

In the last year, Brian lost his Dad, had two heart attacks, survived two hurricanes and gained two new grandchildren.

Known as a passionate lover of God, after a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world, presenting the gospel of God’s grace to all who would listen.

Today, he leads the translation team for The Passion Translation Bible. This version of the Bible has brought us, children of God, closer to the sacred word. We understand it better. It covers our heart like faith and hope.

Visit www.thepassiontranslation.com, www.stairwayministries.org or email brian@passiontranslation.com

By the numbers, Joe Lanzisero is a true legend.
37 glorious years at Disney.
Imagineer who led creative on 4 cruise ships- Disney Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, Magic
Added his imagination to 11 Disney animated films.
Joe added value to Disney theme park projects valued at $9 billion.
Honored with 2 TEA Awards

Hear the secret to his visual storytelling that includes Joe’s involvement with Mickey’s Toon Town at Disneyland.

Look at Joe’s lineage of creativity. His grandmother was a floral designer, his Dad worked in the arcade industry and his Mom was an imaginative force.

Learn how storytelling is related to user experiences. Stories are narrative or subtext. Using stories as narrative, his led the Winnie the Pooh Ride in Tokyo. You are going to meet Tigger and you will find honey with Winnie. Listen to Joe’s definition of subtext. It’s about emotional connection.

Enjoy the conversation on how drumming has influenced Joe. His love for Aja from Steeley Dan is reflective of well timed, sequenced jazz-like life.

Visit www.lanziserocreative.com to discover the rest of this legend’s universe.

Legendary people are often born into their occupation. Some are born with a desire to entertain. Such is the case for Ryan Harmon, former Disney Imagineer. From the youngest age, he was created shows for his brothers. He has the innate skill to tell stories that entertain, transporting his audience into another world.

Beloved tv reporters and world class journalists, Kelli and Bob Phillips are now hosts of “On the Road with Kelli and Bob.”

Kelli and Bob follow stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Nobody can share a story and ask questions quite like Kelli and Bob.

2 p.m. CST, Sunday is the time to listen to Kelli and Bob on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD in DFW or download the free Audacy app and listen wherever you are.  Podcasts will soon be available on the Audacy app and you will be able to listen anytime, anywhere.

Listen to “On the Road with Kelli and Bob” every week.  They are the ultimate travel mates – friendly , trusting, warm, personable, curious and caring – and the very best storytellers.

Stew Redwine provides such a clear vision for podcasting and podcasters with “love thy audience.”

He optimistically predicts explosive growth for podcasting because of the backlash of anti-screens. He opines that it’s okay to listen to content, but it’s not okay to over expose your children to too much screen time.

Hear Stew’s unique perspective on sonic branding and the importance of sound. He talks about the linkage of sound to emotion and how sound makes you feel.

Enjoy the conversation, especially on significance. Stew talks about helping others and reflects on his own personal relationships that are altered by giving.

To learn more about Oxford Road, visit www.oxfordroad.com. We are surrounded by advertising. Admire advertising and benefit from it with Oxford Road Podcasting Agency.

It all started in the Netherlands when the founding father, Joe Overgaag, passed down his legacy to his son, Toine Overgaag and brought Westerlay Orchids to Carpinteria, California. Now the original Westerlay Rose Farm has grown to 800,000 square feet on several coastal Santa Barbara properties growing over 4 million orchids a year, as sold into Trader Joes and Albertsons. Hear the fascinating inside story on Westerlay through the lens of Toine.

Ray Lane is a storied technology executive and venture capitalist. He was the President & COO of Oracle, the Executive Chairman of HP, a Managing Partner at Kleiner, Perkins, and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Mellon. He is also a recipient of the David Packard Medal of Achievement Award, whose other notable recipients include Reid Hoffman, Marc Benioff, and Ross Perot. Ray is responsible for creating over $19 billion in enterprise value in the last 5 years. Those investments include Beyond Meat (2019 peak of $14 billion; Ray was the first institutional investor), UpWork ($2.3 billion1), Uptake (currently valued at $2.3 billion) and Kinetica. Ray is best known for leading the turnaround of Oracle in the 1990’s. During his tenure as President and COO, Ray helped grow Oracle’s market cap by more than 114x from $2.1 billion to $236 billion2, and he expanded the company from 7,500 to 40,000 employees. After Oracle, Ray was a Managing Partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers from 2000-2014, a firm noted for investing in many of today’s industry leaders during Ray’s tenure, such as Google, Amazon, Spotify, DocuSign, Slack, Twitter, Nest, Arcsight, Beyond Meat, Facebook, Square, Slack and Snap. Earlier in his career, Ray was the Managing Partner of the technology practice for Booz Allen Hamilton, led a Division of Electronic Data Systems Corporation working for Ross Perot, and was a Sales/Product Manager for IBM. Ray is also a US Army Veteran, has served as the Vice Chairman of the Special Olympics International since 2012, and holds multiple honorary PhDs. Outside of GreatPoint Ventures, Ray is an outdoorsman, and spends time with his wife, Stephanie, five children, and five grandchildren.

Guess the top five songs of the last 100 years and American Pie by legendary Don McLean ranks #5. Wow, that’s amazing, but so is Don. You will find this interview illuminating, entertaining and informative. We love Don for his originality and non-conformist attitude. Listen carefully to the origin story of Vincent. Don has never talked about his own mental state reflected in this song. This guy is raw, real and authentically a legend.

Steve Keller is Sonic Strategy Director for Studio Resonate at Pandora (a subsidiary of SiriusXM, and the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.). Prior to joining Pandora, Steve was the founder and CEO of iV, an audio consultancy based in Nashville that specialized in the strategy, content, research and management necessary for successful audio branding initiatives.

Steve is recognized as one of the leading experts in the field of sonic strategy and identity. With a head for data and a heart for sonic expression, he actively engages in collaborative research projects, exploring the power of sound to shape our perceptions and influence our behavior. Recent experiments include an examination of the relationship between sound and taste (conducted with Oxford’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory), an exploration into the existence of audio archetypes (conducted with Goldsmiths University London), demonstrating the effects of source bias on evaluations of music aesthetics and worth (conducted with Technische Universität Berlin), and how music, soundscapes and noise in healthcare environments affect patience outcomes and satisfaction (with Oxford’s Charles Spence). Steve is also a part of the think tank serving Chef Jozef Youssef’s London based Kitchen Theory, lending his sonic expertise to the development of gastrophysics experiences for brands and consumers alike.

An in-demand speaker, Steve is often found sharing his insights at conferences (MIDEM, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, TEDx, Eurobest, Dubai Lynx, Transform Hong Kong, Transform London, Neuromarketing World Forum, Shopperbrain, Neurocamp, Forum Acusticum), professional and academic organizations (AMA, AAF, ESCOM, SMPC, ABA, ASA) and universities around the world.

In addition to a BA in Psychology with a focus on research, social psychology, and group dynamics, Steve has over 25 years of experience in the music industry as a producer, remixer, composer, independent label executive, music publisher and manager. He is the 2017 recipient of the iHeartMedia Scholarship for Leadership in Audio Innovation, and is currently completing an Executive MBA through the Berlin School of Creative Leadership, where his thesis is focusing on racialized listening, the existence of a “sonic color line,” and its impact on marketing and industry practices, particularly in the context of voice casting.

B.J. (Billy Joe) Thomas is an American singer widely known for his hit songs of the 1960s and 1970s, which appeared on the pop, country, and Christian music charts, and included recordings of the Mark James song “Hooked on a Feeling” and the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”.  Enjoy B.J.’s special tribute to his pal, the late, great Mac Davis.

Sara Beth Vaughn is our 2020 Best Version Woman of the Year. Sara is singularly one of the most courageous, positive people we have ever met. Put your personal pity party aside and listen to this remarkable woman from Indiana who has overcome more in her lifetime than anyone!Living with Cerebral Palsy since birth has provided Sara a personal opportunity to see and understand differences for what they truly are, ATTRIBUTES. This insight into life has value & we, as a society in general would be remiss if not to convey such value to others.

Sara Beth Vaughn is our 2020 Best Version Woman of the Year. Sara is singularly one of the most courageous, positive people we have ever met. Put your personal pity party aside and listen to this remarkable woman from Indiana who has overcome more in her lifetime than anyone!Living with Cerebral Palsy since birth has provided Sara a personal opportunity to see and understand differences for what they truly are, ATTRIBUTES. This insight into life has value & we, as a society in general would be remiss if not to convey such value to others.

Former P&G and McKinsey exec John Richards  built and led teams that helped scale Starbucks from 300 to 3000 locations in the U.S. Now on the Board of Directors for Starbucks and Four Seasons Hotel, John shares his wisdom and insight on scaling business.

Success Made to Last honors legendary advertising executive Keith Reinhard, creator of ad campaign of the century by Ad Age for McDonald’s “You deserve a break today.” Hear Keith’s secret to becoming your best version. Listen to his past experiences and apply these incredible lessons to your own career.

What if you were given the challenge of writing 26 humorous radio commercials for State Farm Insurance? “Go to your typewriter and type until you laugh” was the advice given by Keith’s boss.
Hear about Harrison Ford’s dad, Christopher Ford and how he led Keith into Hollywood.

Looking for inflection points, Keith wrote the very first national ad campaign for McDonalds. For those of you that are into mergers and acquisitions, hear how Keith brought disparate cultures together.

Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Dr. Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world.

This show is sponsored by JobReady. Their mission: reach 1 million job seekers who want to reskill. JobReady, in partnership with the philanthropic National Education Foundation, has aggregated on one platform some of the best skills-based online training in the world–SkillSoft, 180 Skills, and Harvard Managementor–and offers them at disruptively low prices to ma them affordable for those seeking to reskill.  If you want to find out more, contact Tim at tim.moore@jobready.me.

This show is also presented by MilamberUSA, an advisory and venture development firm. The three partners–located in Boston, Austin, and San Francisco–have excelled in many of the functional domain on the “sell side” of the higher ed and workforce ecosystems. We help companies grow. If you want to chat, reach out to Tim at tim@milamberusa.com.

Colonel Oliver North provides beautiful stories on American’s heroes from our most recent conflicts. Never forget the men and women who make sacrifices to defend our freedom.

This show is presented by www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

Ed Asner gives an actor’s perspective on Pixar’s UP. Hear why Karl and Ellie always longed for Paradise Falls. Ed talks about why UP is a very special movie filled with important life lessons about being your best version.

Jane Hoover relays the insider story on Brice Harlow, mentor of LBJ, Richard Nixon and four other presidents. Hear about “trust as a currency.” Enjoy the encounter of Jane with Robert Redford, who interviewed Jane to prepare for his role in All the President’s Men.

Joe Bonsall was a pivotal figure in American music, best known as the tenor vocalist of the Oak Ridge Boys for five decades. His contributions spanned country, gospel, and pop music, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.

Joining the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973, Bonsall became an integral part of the group’s transition from gospel to country music. He lent his distinctive tenor voice to numerous hits, including:

• “Elvira” (1981): Featuring Bonsall on lead vocals, this song became the group’s signature hit, reaching No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

• “Bobbie Sue” and “American Made”: Other notable tracks that showcased the group’s harmonious blend and Bonsall’s vocal prowess .

His energetic stage presence and vocal contributions were instrumental in the group’s success, leading to their induction into multiple halls of fame, including the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015 .

Author and Storyteller

Beyond music, Bonsall was a prolific author, penning 11 books that ranged from children’s literature to memoirs. Notable works include:

• “The Molly Books” (1997): A four-part children’s series.

• “G.I. Joe and Lillie” (2003): A tribute to his parents’ lives during and after World War II.

• “I See Myself” (2024): His posthumously released memoir .

In January 2024, Bonsall announced his retirement from touring due to health issues stemming from a neuromuscular disorder, later revealed to be amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 76 .

His passing marked the end of an era for the Oak Ridge Boys, but his influence endures through his music and writings. Bonsall’s dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences have solidified his place in the annals of American music history.

William Lee Golden (born January 12, 1939) is best known as the bearded, charismatic baritone of The Oak Ridge Boys. He joined the group in 1965 and helped transform them from a Southern gospel quartet into one of the most commercially successful country acts of all time.

His instantly recognizable long beard and flowing hair became an iconic part of the group’s visual identity, setting them apart in the country music world.

• Golden was instrumental in the group’s shift from strictly gospel to a blend of gospel, country, and pop.

• He sang baritone on many of their biggest hits, including Elvira, Bobbie Sue, and American Made.

• His look helped establish a strong, memorable brand for the band. The “mountain man” image made them visually distinctive, reinforcing their appeal to a wide audience.

• He has spent most of his adult life in the group, except for a period from 1987 to 1995 when he pursued a solo career before rejoining. His return solidified their classic lineup.

• During his time away from the Oak Ridge Boys (1987–1995), Golden released solo work that leaned heavily on his gospel and country roots.

• He also published books and pursued painting, showing his diverse artistic interests.

• William Lee Golden is viewed as an elder statesman of country music, with his tenure in the Oak Ridge Boys helping keep traditional harmony singing alive in popular music.

• The Oak Ridge Boys are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame (2015) and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, with Golden sharing in these honors.

• He embodies the “old-time” country image that resonates with fans of heritage and authenticity.

• Grammy Awards

• CMA Awards

• ACM Awards

• Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

• Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

Legends welcomes David Sanger, six-time Grammy winning drummer, songwriter, engineer, and record producer. Hear the inside story of his 35-year journey with Asleep at the Wheel. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, Willie Nelson’s CBS Special and a television movie starring Dollie Parton.  Today, he is focused on being a Dad, husband, with ultimate focus on his family.  Enjoy listening to David’s new life of significance…learning how to cook, speak Italian, and playing piano. It’s an inspiring story of a renaissance man.

Janie Fricke was born in South Whitney, Indiana, on December 19, 1947 and grew up in a family of music lovers. She started singing in the church her family attended, and as a child she first learned to play piano, then guitar. Her first vocal influences were folkies like Joan Baez and Judy Collins as well as thoughtful pop artists such as Rita Coolidge and Dusty Springfield, which informed her repertoire when she started performing at coffeehouses and school events. Fricke attended Indiana University, where she majored in elementary education, and while she loved singing, she didn’t believe it could be a viable career for her. That changed, however, when she joined the university’s choral group, the Singing Hoosiers, and after a rehearsal, she saw a bulletin board announcement looking for vocalists to record station breaks and commercial jingles for a local radio station. Fricke found she was well-suited for the work, and in time moved up to recording vocals for national ad campaigns, including a popular spot for the Red Lobster restaurant chain.

We loved Johnny Mercer and his niece Nancy Mercer Gerard. This is the last interview of her life.

We think it’s a priceless conversation that recalls the life of one of America’s greatest lyrcists of all time.

Over 1500 songs came from 200 collaborations that netted songs like Moon River, Charade, The Days of Wine and Roses, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Hooray for Hollywood and many others.

Enjoy this reprisal and share this show with others that might like a bit of history.

Success Made to Last Legendz welcomes the incomparable singer and songwriter J.P. Pennington. Most of J.P. as one of the lead singers from Exile. If you can’t hum “I Want to Kiss You All Over,” you may have lived on the planet Mars.  Importantly on this show, we talk about his collaboration with other bands and songwriters that led to J.P. penning The Closer You Get and Take Me Down for Alabama. This is one fun interview that songwriters and band members will enjoy hearing. Visit www.Exile.biz to see where J.P. and the band are performing.

Casper Rawls is a respected guitarist based in Austin, Texas, known for his mastery of Telecaster-style country guitar and for being one of the leading interpreters of Gram Parsons’ “Cosmic American Music” tradition.

He’s best known locally and regionally for his role in keeping the Bakersfield sound (think Buck Owens, Merle Haggard) alive in Texas, while blending it with Austin’s own eclectic roots music culture.

• Rawls has been a mainstay of Austin’s country and roots music venues for decades.

• He’s known for his work at iconic clubs like the Continental Club and Broken Spoke.

• He’s respected among musicians for his tasteful, vintage-style country leads that balance technical flash with traditional sensibility.

• He is widely recognized for his role in popularizing and sustaining interest in Gram Parsons’ style of country-rock.

• He has led Gram Parsons tribute shows in Austin for many years, drawing large crowds and helping younger audiences discover that music. 

• Casper Rawls has mentored many younger musicians in the Austin scene.

• He is known as a generous player who shares stage time, collaborates widely, and supports the city’s roots-country culture.

Notable Collaborations & Bands

• He has played with Kelly Willis, The Derailers, Toni Price, and countless local country/roots acts.

• He’s also recorded solo work that showcases his telecaster-driven honky-tonk style.

Moe Bandy (born Marion Franklin Bandy Jr. in 1944) is a celebrated American country music singer best known for his classic honky-tonk style. Rising to prominence in the 1970s, Bandy is associated with a return to the traditional sound of country music, at a time when the genre was increasingly adopting pop-oriented production.

He is known for his:

• Rich, emotive voice

• Songs about heartbreak, drinking, cheating, and the hard-luck, blue-collar experience

• Traditional, fiddle-and-steel-guitar-heavy arrangements

Bandy scored multiple Top 10 hits on the Billboard country charts. Notable songs include:

• “Bandy the Rodeo Clown” (1975) – a defining single about the sad clown trope in country music

• “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life”

• “It Was Always So Easy (To Find an Unhappy Woman)”

• “She’s Not Really Cheatin’ (She’s Just Gettin’ Even)”

These tracks exemplify his appeal to listeners who preferred a hard-country, honky-tonk sensibility over the smoother “countrypolitan” sound popular in Nashville at the time.

Miss Country Soul- Jeannie Seely. Grammy winner and singer of Don’t Touch Me, a classic country western singer. Hear the inside story on her career and explore her enduring music journey that started in Titusville, Pennsylvania. In the third grade, Jeannie knew that she was meant to be on stage. The Opry has become her way of life. Her first time on the Opry stage was a combination of absolute terror and heaven. She stood shoulder to shoulder with some of her childhood heroes. Enjoy the delightful Jeannie Seely.

What a joy to honor Mr. Leroy Van Dyke, Hall of Fame singer of Walk on By and the famous Auctioneer song. Hear his back story, and enjoy his tales from opening a USO show that featured Marilyn Monroe. Listen to his stories of his life, singing songs, and having deep friendships over the 65 years in the music industry.

Enjoy the extraordinary talent of Kenny Aronoff. He is humble musician who has been through so many experiences. He has played on 300 million albums 75 Letterman shows,  SNL’s, Grammy’s, and multiple Kennedy Honors shows.
Teamwork is what makes success, but Kenny strives to be band’s MVP.
Hear about how Kenny embraces fear. Over a long period of time, he learned to work with fear. He perseveres through fear by “loving what he does most.” According to Kenny, “In order to function in life, you must move through fear. ”
This show also answers the question …does a location or city inspire creativity? Learn about the geniuses and polymaths of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Get Kenny’s insight on his mantra of “listen, learn, lead and understand that you are not the boss.” Kenny has learned to SERVE THE SONG. For this legend- The song is his hero.
Visit www.kennyaronoff.com to follow the exploits of this legend.

Mr. Clayton Cameron is gifted. This legendary percussionist is Mr. Brushman. Author of The Living Art of Brushes, he has earned the honorary title of “Brush Master.”

Hear the influence of tap dancing on his brush technique. Listen to the stories of his performances behind the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Hines.

Now in his 17th year at UCLA, Clayton lectures and teaches his craft. Learn about his influences and enjoy the rich story of his introduction to Max Roach.

This conversation is about motion and emotion. Clayton is a perpetual man of jazz. We call him Brush Tail, honoring his 17 original rudiments and sheer talent.

Lorraine Gibson Cohan has authored The Hipster’s Legacy: A Memoir of Dreams, Jazz and Family in 1960’s California…the story of her famous jazz pianist Harry “The Hipster” Gibson.

Enjoy Lorraine recalling Harry’s story of coining the term “hipster”and their years of living in funky, red shingled cottage next to a landfill in Southern California.

This memoir includes 15 illustrations by Lorraine herself and 35 family photos to help bring the vivid life of this coming of age story into full view.

For more information visit plumtreestales.com.

Ever wonder what inspired a songwriter to pen lyrics to get your ya ya working? Or what about a song about Georgia, that turned into My Eyes Adored You?

Meet legendary songwriter Kenny Nolan, currently writing his next album of songs that are destined to entertain and inspire you. He wrote or collaborated on so many of your favorite tunes like Lady Marmalade, I Like Dreamin’, My Eyes Adored You, Masterpiece, Love’s Grown Deep.

Kenny was awarded Billboard’s Best Single Artist of the Year with a beautiful sound and groove that was easy on the ears. Reflecting on his musical journey, enjoy Kenny talking about music that transcends genres and eras like Lady Marmalade.

Enjoy his love songs now streaming on StarVista Music, creating access to fans old and new to discover the magic of his music.

Texas born songwriter Mark James first came to prominence penning Hooked on a Feeling, a top hit for B.J. Thomas and later for Blue Swede. However, his biggest career mark occurred when Elvis Presley cut his song “Suspicious Minds” landing a monster #1 hit around the world. Enjoy this Legends show with this exclusive conversation with Hall of Fame Songwriter Mark James as he unpacks the song and writing collaboration of Always on My Mine, Song of the Year and Grammy winner.

As important as the technologies, trends and innovative tools are, Iris Meijer believes that long-term business success starts with customer trust. In her role as Chief Marketing Officer for Vodafone Business, she leads the team responsible for demonstrating how Vodafone can help its customers succeed in a digital world.

Tales from the Amazon with Eda Zahl talking anacondas, tribal chiefs, Shaman and piranha. From her Nat Geo lineage, Eda riffs about sensory travel in one of her favorite countries of Peru.

Viktor Frankl, one of the world’s greatest philosophers and authors of Man’s Search for Meaning was the mentor of Bill Halamandaris. Hear this exclusive story on how Viktor changed Bill’s life.

In 1947, Arthur Frommer was touring Europe after World War II, and wrote a book Europe on $5 Per Day.
Today, his daughter Pauline leads Frommer Travel and has a clear vision for the future of travel.

Furthermore, Pauline spiels about the “boffo” business model of AirBnb and how they have captured a new interest. It’s lightning in the bottle.

So much of what makes travel so wonderful is that you can see how history effects how people live today. Read Midnight’s Child before going to India. Just be prepared by reading or researching to get the most out of each trip.

Jennifer Anniston is now a part of this travel space called AARP journeys. Enjoy our AARP Travel series with our special returning guest Matthew Phillips. Matthew talks about “instagramable trips.” This is an increasing way to share, show off and inform others of trips. Learn about AARP specials by booking on www.aarp.org. This center is powered by Expedia. Get current information relative to recent travel news. Enjoy our famous sensory lightning round with host Rick Tocquigny. How will Matthew answer questions on sites, smells, sounds, tastes, and touch???

You will want to travel to Peru and hike to Machu Picchu after hearing this travel show with Hollywood film producer Jennifer Tocquigny. Through Jennifer’s lens, you will journey to this beautiful land, learn about the ancient paths of the Incas, and experience this country through your five senses. Remember to acclimatize yourself to the altitude. Stay in shape to make this special pilgrimage.

Pico Iyer is one of the most awarded travel writers of the day. Our favorite books of his is The Global Soul.  British-born essayist and novelist of Indian descent, he began his career documenting a neglected aspect of travel — the sometimes surreal disconnect between local tradition and imported global pop culture.

This show is presented by  www.Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards. We use these cards to celebrate birthdays and to encourage others to practice greatness. Their mentoring cards #145 are the best we have ever seen. The recipients of the cards love the sentiment and appreciate the personal touch.

The Transformed Traveler show, focused on sensory travel, features the one and only Travel Girl Stephanie Oswald, former lead travel consultant with CNN. Hear Stephanie’s suggestion on keeping young children creatively engaged while on vacation.
She provides a glimmer of hope as we all wish to go on vacation again.
Stephanie plays into our famous lightning round answering questions about favorite sites, sounds, smells, taste and touch (new people she met).

Larry, Steve, & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning trio who have dazzled audiences for more than sixty years with a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year. Join Rudy today and hear his West Texas philosophy on work ethic and patriotism.

Kelly Lang sings from the heart. She is the daughter of Belton Lang, long time manager for Conway Twitty. She has been in country music her entire life. She is an extraordinary singer, songwriter, best friend with Olivia Newton John and a cancer survivor. She’s also the wife of T.G. Sheppard. Hear Kelly talk about her singing style that is pure sentimental. Her life has been filled with ups and downs. When you’ve been through NOT great, you understand great times.

Legendary Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band pays tribute to Charlie Daniels

Doug Gray was born on May 22, 1948 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. While high school mates, Gray and bassist, Tommy Caldwell joined a band called The New Generation. The band consisted of: Gray on vocals; Tommy Caldwell on bass; Randy Foster on rhythm guitar; Keith Wood on lead guitar; Dan Powell on organ; and Ross Hanna on drums. In 1968, they co-wrote a single, “Because of Love (It’s All Over)” and released on a 45rpm record. After high school, The New Generation merged with another local band, The Rants, which included: guitarist, Toy Caldwell (brother of Tommy); saxophonist, keyboardist and flutist, Jerry Eubanks; and drummer, Ross Hanna (1951-2019), to form a new band called the Toy Factory. As the Vietnam War dragged on, many of the members joined various military branches with Gray joining the Army and serving in the Vietnam War.

After his duty in the military, Gray rejoined the Caldwell brothers and Eubanks of the Toy Factory. They recruited guitarist, George McCorkle along with drummer, Paul Riddle. By 1972, they changed their everlasting band name to The Marshall Tucker Band (name of man who was hometown piano tuner in the cotton-mill city of Spartanburg) . Gray remained with the band for its entire career and he is the only original member who still performs with the band today.

Gray sang lead on most of the band’s songs. For one exception, “Can’t You See,” featured founder and guitarist Toy Caldwell as the singer. In addition to singing, Gray also sometimes plays tambourine and in the band’s early days he played keyboards.

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden was song by Lynn Anderson. Hear this special tribute from her daughter Lisa Sutton.  Lessons learned from Lynn include: the greatest thing for the inside of a kid is the outside of a horse.

Lynn Rene Anderson (September 26, 1947 – July 30, 2015) was a multi-award-winning American country music singer known for a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most notably her 1970 country-pop, worldwide megahit “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden”. Anderson’s crossover appeal and regular exposure on national television helped her to become one of the most popular and successful country singers of the 1970s.

Anderson charted 12 No. 1, 18 Top 10, and more than 50 Top 40 hits. In addition to being named “Top Female Vocalist” by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) twice and “Female Vocalist of the Year” by the Country Music Association (CMA), Anderson won a Grammy Award (earning seven nominations), People’s Choice Award and an American Music Award (AMA). She was named Billboard’s Female Artist of the Decade (1970–1980).

Don’t it make your brown eyes blue? Crystal Gayle shares the origin of her most popular song and also talks about her family and her musical mentors in life.

Country music singer/songwriter Vonn Kiss keeps the fire lit with a new heartwarming, traditional country tune. “Whiskey, Woman & Me” premiered by Country Sway, resonates with those who may be experiencing hardship and pain, providing a lyrical shelter for the brokenhearted in search of comfort. Vonn writes through personal experience in hopes to illustrate the idea that suffering can sneak up on you and shoot when least expected but songs like “Whiskey, Woman & Me” help heal the wound. The new single is available now on all streaming platforms.

“Life can be a broken body, a broken soul, and sometimes both. You search for the answers as to why and it often takes the deeper realization of someone else’s pain to give you strength and know that you are not alone; though different, it is pain nonetheless,” shares Vonn.

This American country staple artist relentlessly continues to craft country classics that resonate with those who hold their hearts on their sleeve. Vonn’s genuine grit, determination and passion reflect a strong desire to deliver songs that leave a lasting impact. “Whiskey, Woman & Me” provides the listener with lyrics that parallel a pill that; though hard to swallow, is just what the doctor ordered. As Vonn Kiss releases one stellar single after another, fans will not want to miss what this rising star has in store for the coming months.

You can stream Vonn Kiss’s new single “Whiskey, Woman & Me” directly on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. This single along with others are to be dropped in the coming months contributing to a highly anticipated fall album release.

Visit his website and socials linked below to keep up with future announcements and releases.

About Vonn Kiss:
Vonn Kiss realized that he had a purpose long before anyone had an opinion. It was this passion and growing positive response from fans that sent Vonn touring across the nation with country hit-maker David Allan Coe and other lyrical pioneers all while headlining his own shows. An authentic claim to fame proves Vonn Kiss & The Dark Horses stand-out singles to exist somewhere between traditional and outlaw country music. Vonn calls this format “lawless country” as he and the Dark Horses work hard to keep the timeless brand alive . It is this relentless vision that is portrayed throughout their unforgettable tracks. With each release thousands more are roped into the Vonn Kiss family. As numbers organically rise it is evident that there are no limits. Stay tuned as Vonn Kiss & The Dark Horses create standards beyond compare and deliver one of a kind music to the world.

This is the most extraordinary exclusive interview of Marty Haggard, son of Country Western Mega Star Merle Haggard. Marty was with Dad when he wrote all his best hits. Friends of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Bill Anderson, Marty got to know every single person in the country western industry through his Dad.
Raised by this grandmother for the first 12 years, Marty grew up in a railroad boxcar, then moved in with his Dad. Honest to the core, Marty is an incredible son and accomplished musician himself. Check out his website www.martyhaggard.com and see when is in concert in your area.
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You will love this entertaining interview between legendary icon Bill Anderson and our Tim Moore riffing about the country western music stars life and success.

Lacy J. Dalton is an All American country singer and songwriter. Known for her gritty, powerful vocals, People Magazine likened Lacy to Bonnie Raitt. Hear about her musical influences namely Waylon Jennings, Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan. Today, Lacy lives near the Ponderosa Ranch made famous on Bonanza. When she is not on tour, she works with wild horses!!

You will love Rhonda Vincent, country western music star and television icon. Rhonda Lea got her early start as a bluegrass musician at five years old and learned to play multiple instruments. Starting with her own family band The Sally Mountain Show, her career now spans four decades. Vincent has won a Grammy, and 8 time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year. Enjoy this firecracker of an interview.

Paducah, Kentucky’s best ever, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart talks about great songwriting. Hear his story on two home runs and a pink T-bird. Listen to his stories about Larry Gatlin, Johnny Cash and Elvis.
Listen to Larry’s perspective on the secret of longevity. A member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, this is a great interview where you can learn about becoming your own best version.

He’s the real deal. T. Graham Brown is the bluesy, country singer who sings songs about real living. Like his song, he tells it like it ought to be. He’s ready to go to work. Visit him at www.tgrahambrown.com.

Pam Tillis is truly part of country music royalty. The daughter of Mel Tillis, Pam is now enshrined in the Grand Ole Opry Hall of Fame. As CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, she signs powerful songs that often evoke laughter, tears and deep joy. Hear the origin story of Maybe it was Memphis and her Pam talk about the backstory of Ruby…Don’t Take Love to Town. She’s delightful and a sweetheart of a guest. Most of all…she’s the best version!

Enjoy this extraordinary interview as bass singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys talks intimately about the clear direction that Johnny Cash provided and the musings of Elvis Presley. This will inspire you to find world class mentors in your life.

CMA Award winning singer and songwriter Lee Greenwood recalls singing to Presidents Reagan, Bush, Carter, Nixon and Ford and six First Ladies at the Reagan Presidential Library. His God Bless the USA is an anthem that carries America during our toughest times. Lee gives an encouraging word to Americans as we hit our restart button.

Our Ace Hardware series continues with Annie Stom of Washington DC. When Annie was remodeling her home, she found a need for a local hardware store. She took the initiative and opened her own Ace Hardware store!!!

Sensory travel is revealed through the Transformed Traveler featuring AARP’s Matthew Phillips.

Our Blinkist series helped drive brand awareness for this 12 million subscriber based business for micro learning. This show features Proforma’s CEO Greg Muzizillo.

Tab Pierce, CEO of Caliber Security, shares his journey and talks about his most influential mentors.