Maya Angelou lives on with Dain Dunston, author of Being Essential, is our special guest on Success Made to Last Author's Corner. Maya taught Dain important principles: Don't assume that you know #2 Be willing to take advice from anyone #3 Don't Stay in you lane #4 Every door that opens, consider saying yes #5 Test everything. As a freelance writer, Dain wrote a 10 page paper on General Motors design. The C-Suite of GM read the article that bravely pointed to the importance of solid quality. The...
Feb 25, 2022•40 min
Diana Mao co-founded Nomi Network after a rewarding career in economic development and management consulting. Since its inception, Mao has played an instrumental role in making Nomi Network the catalytic international organization it is today. She is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization since its founding and building Nomi Network’s board and strategic partnerships with large corporations, funders, and investors. A 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar and New York Academy ...
Feb 23, 2022•23 min
FASTSIGNS is Your Go-To Place for Custom Signage, Project Management & More. Request a Quote Today! We Help Businesses Deliver the Right Message at the Right Time. Learn More Today. Serving Local Communities. 750+ Locations Worldwide. Get Unique Signage. Today, FASTSIGNS is honored on Legends for moving from success to significance with their FASTSIGNS Cares program. Hear about the heart and soul of FastSigns from their Chief Development Officer Mark Jameson. Become a supporter of this podca...
Feb 18, 2022•29 min
Born in Cebu City, Philippines to an American father and a Filipina mother, Ray grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 2001. Ray started his professional career as a computer geek writing software for a range of companies including Silicon Valley startups, Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Government and NGO's. In 2006 he decided he wanted a career change, joined the U.S. Peace Corps and was assigned to Mexico where he work...
Feb 17, 2022•18 min
Neel Parekh is currently the Founder and CEO of MaidThis® & MaidThis® Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleaner needs. We’ve generated millions in revenue while having a fully remote team, and now I’m on a mission to help others achieve the same. I’ve been a “digital nomad” for almost 5 years and still vagabonding around the world (pre-COVID at least). Feel free to drop me a line to chat about projects, ideas, anything. Follow me on ...
Feb 17, 2022•20 min
Legends with Bruce Poon Tip, CEO and Founder of G Adventures Travel. Hear how this company has moved from success to significance, eradicating third world poverty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .
Feb 17, 2022•36 min
Paul Ford is Founder and Managing Principal of DS9 Capital, founder-friendly portfolio management holding company focused on building enduring and sustainable business in the insurance and healthcare technology space with capacity to scale. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Feb 15, 2022•36 min•Season 8Ep. 1833
Paul Ford is the Founder and Managing Principal of DS9 Capital, founder-friendly portfolio management holding company focused on building enduring and sustainable businesses in the insurance and healthcare technology space with capacity to scale. This conversation includes a very transparent conversation on businesses run by people of color and the lesbian/gay /transgender community. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/suppor...
Feb 15, 2022•36 min
Mentoring Monday is presented by 4wordwomen.org and sponsored by Gracefully-Yours.com. This show features Kellie Hill who is a leader in commercial real estate and has deep experience in teamwork from the building construction industry. You will be mentored by Kellie who has a load of horse sense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Feb 15, 2022•22 min
Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. From her Ted Talk- A Lesson in Looking, you will enjoy this exclusive interview on Legends. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .
Feb 11, 2022•37 min
Diane Darling is our featured mentor on today's show presented by 4wordwomen.org and sponsored by Gracefully-Yours.com. Diane is a pioneer in social networking and published by McGraw-Hill with The Networking Survival Guide. She has taught at Harvard, University of Texas Law School and is an alumni of the London School of Economics. Learn about being in the right place at the right time. Thanks to Gracefully-Yours.com for offering a 50% discount for all product by using promotion code TPT. Becom...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min
Hank Frecon was raised as a farmer, living a life of perseverance, grew up eating what they grew or shot, educated in geography, and learned through his corporate life to be an entrepreneur. Worked with CBS to build out their archives and started several companies. He's a boot-strapper and learned early stage company economics, creating a path way to success. Hank co-founded Source Digital with his sister and are hyper focused on video. 66% go to video for engagement. Become a supporter of this ...
Feb 08, 2022•22 min
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...
Feb 07, 2022•21 min
Sandy Lamb is the Founder of Altitude Business Coaching. She is an extraordinary leader and provides these client services- executive coaching, leadership development, public speaking and career development. Visit Sandy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-lamb-mba-541b935/ today. This show is presented by 4wordwomen.org, America's premiere organization for mentoring professional women AND Gracefully-Yours.com greeting cards, designed to encourage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...
Feb 01, 2022•22 min
Our continuing series with Larry Hall, V.P. of Special Projects and Historical Affairs for The Indianapolis Colts. Larry riffs about great moments in time and antiquities that line up with American history from the Irsay Collection. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Feb 01, 2022•31 min
Ann Baird, founder of Lovett Consulting, is a returning guest on Mentoring Monday, presented by Gracefully-Yours Greeting cards and 4Wordwomen.org. Hear how Ann uses the 4wordwomen mentoring process to change the lives of her mentees. Learn how Ann mentors about intuition. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Jan 26, 2022•24 min
Hear the inside story from this film producer and owner of Chipmunk Pictures. Louis Matthew Sihler has a colorful background including construction, cancer survivor and storyteller. He has been mentored by some of the industry greats. Louis learned the importance of collaboration and his current projects are a testimony to his successful approach. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Jan 25, 2022•27 min
Our special series on Texas Bands and legendary dance halls continues with this feature on The Pearl Snaps. Hear lead singer Lisa Rainbolt Maher talk about the band and some of the original songs that make them so unique. Listen to the backstory of Going Broke, a personal, inside story on Lisa's early life as a single Mom. Enjoy this conversation about what makes a great band in Texas and how the words to songs resonate with this Southern state that calls itself a Republic. Visit www.thepearlsna...
Jan 25, 2022•36 min
Bob Pearson is a special guest. He co-authored Crafting Persuasion and founded The Bliss Group. Bob once worked with Mickey Mantle. Hear his very special story about the MICK. Listen to Bob's favorite part of Crafting Persuasion. Know your audience first and align with them; then what behaviors do we want to take. And where do people want to receive the information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Jan 21, 2022•28 min
Anna McCoy epitomizes the success to significance journey. Anna is a Senior Business Strategist and CEO of The EBW Foundation. Anna is a principal and chief st rategy and global officer of Urban America, a private real estate equity and development firm, founded in 1998. Her 25-year unique background brings a multitude of diffierent operating experiences, she is both a creative thinker and influential collaborator. She facilitates Urban America’s New Tax Market Credit program and its women empow...
Jan 20, 2022•19 min•Season 14Ep. 3269
Legends welcomes the incomparable Kris Kimura, founder of Parker Jazz Club, Texas' very finest jazz club. Kris is an award winning vocalist and woodwind specialist based in the “Live Music Capital of the World” – Austin, TX. For almost two decades, Kris has performed with many of Austin’s best bands including Ghandaia, Grupo Fantasma, Dario y su Comborican, Mr. Fabulous, Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes, the Pictures, Boombox, Monster Big Band, and MANY others. Kris has also shared the stage with ma...
Jan 20, 2022•29 min
Success Made to Last, hosted by Rick Tocquigny, features Octavia Goredema on our Author's Corner. author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women (Wiley, January 12, 2022) on your radar as an expert source for interviews, commentary, and contributed articles. Octavia Goredema is a career coach and the founder of Twenty Ten Agency, where she has coached leaders at renowned companies including Google, American Airlines, Tinder, General Motors, Nike, and Dow Jone...
Jan 20, 2022•16 min
4wordwomen.org presents Mentoring Monday along with Gracefully Yours greeting cards. Our featured guest today is Diana Romero. CEO|Purpose Cultivator|Management Solutions Specialist|Medical Devices|Quality Systems|Team Builder|Professional Coach|Communication IQ Consultant|Speaker. Visit integratedmanagement.com to learn more about her company. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Jan 18, 2022•21 min
Farissa Knox is founder and CEO of RLM Media, an integrated marketing and communications advertising agency, that is skilled digital and video solutions, Search Engines and Social Media marketing. She has a large team of employees and she discovered that having both some required onsite workdays (using activities to generate personal connections) -- coupled with some required work from home days allowing employees to work from the beach, while watching TV or simply while spending time at home wi...
Jan 13, 2022•39 min•Season 14Ep. 3262
4Wordwomen.org and Gracefully-Yours.com Greeting cards presents Mentoring Monday featuring Ka Cotter, former Vice Chairwoman of The Staubach Company. Hear Ka's detailed approach to mentoring, her secrets to success as a Board of Directors and how to tap into one's wisdom regardless of age or stage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support ....
Jan 11, 2022•23 min
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 fo...
Jan 10, 2022•24 min
Martin Rowinski is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience providing leadership, developing and implementing strategic processes, and deploying new products to streamline services and improve growth in the fields of recruiting, finance, technology, marketing, and mortgage lending. He served as a CTO in past and is currently CEO of an executive recruitment firm, Boardsi, leading the way for executives to connect with companies seeking executive talent for Boards of Directors and B...
Jan 10, 2022•32 min
Bradley Schurman is a brilliant author and debuts his book Super Age- Decoding our Demographic Destiny. Former leader from AARP, this story about our changing society tells us ways we are moving and the long term affect. Purchase Super Age on Amazon.com or at Barnes and Noble today. A demographic futurist explains the coming Super Age—when there will be more people older than sixty-five than those under the age of eighteen—and explores what it could mean for our collective future. Societies all ...
Jan 08, 2022•36 min
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...
Jan 07, 2022•46 min•Season 14Ep. 3257
Matieu St. Arnaud is our special guest on Legends today. His Montreal based team is behind some of the most imaginative expressions of storytelling in the world. Fusing creativity and technology, Normal Studios is anything but normal. We think they have permanently disrupted how stories are delivered for public consumption. It all starts with a simple idea then collaboration of artists, designers, sound engineers and projectionist combine their creative brains to produce an end product that is S...
Jan 06, 2022•39 min