Success Made to Last Legends

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  Truly Significant honors Tom Jasper, author of Wall Street Maverick 16.09.2026 30min

  Tom Jasper is truly significant. His career on Wall Street led him to a pioneering role in the $800 TRILLION derivative market. Tom is debuting his book Wall Street Maverick: Musings on a Career of Innovation, Derivatives, Credit, and Risk.Finding your mentor is a central message from Tom along with knowing when to take risk and challenge the establishment. More about Tom....he is a Risk Magazine "Risk Pioneer" and 2002 Risk Hall of Fame inductee for his profound contributions to the field of risk management. He was instrumental in creating the foundations for today's $800+ trillion derivatives market, among other successes, during his 40+ year career on Wall Street. A business creator and innovator throughout his career, Jasper was a managing director at Salomon Brothers, where he established and led its interest rate swap business. While at Salomon, he founded and co-chaired the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). Jasper went on to become chief executive of Primus Guaranty Ltd., a highly innovative credit default swap business. He is currently a managing partner of Manursing Partners, LLC, serves on several Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) Fund boards, and continues to give back to his community. He and his wife reside in Connecticut.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Terry Young, creator of Possibility Gap and author of Possibilities Science 12.09.2026 40min

  Truly Significant celebrates Terry Young, author of Possibilities Science. He's a former Omnicom exec and thought leader from McKinsey. His concepts are so forward, so relevant and important to the future of small and large companies across the world. We think his narrative belongs with leaders that are seeking the NEXT culture that can scale for all the right reasons. Buy the book Possibilities Science beginning November 11, 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Cara Truitt, Founder of Hold the Room, creator of Choose the One 10.09.2026 41min

  Cara Truitt's story is worth listening to and embracing. According to Cara-"The only thing you can count on is that everyone is going through something."Thus, the power of community is increasingly important .Imagine, losing your sister, marriage and your business within one week. Cara redefines resiliency and how a network, best known as net-weaving, becomes an intentional life-line.What stands out in the conversation is Cara's superpower to make your ideas impossible to ignore. Inside that, pay attention to micro moments that matter. Hear about rituals as "sacred play" bringing real meaning that could lead to community. Community building is Cara's tapestry. It's inescable. That includes creating a TedX talk for and with you.To learn more, email [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Nancy Griffin...Founder of Women, Worth and Wellness 09.09.2026 35min

  What an honor to celebrate the significant work of Nancy Griffin. We shared P&G as a training ground and then Nancy became a wealth advisor in Canada. She spent decades helping women understand both health and wealth, but importantly WORTHINESS. Consider Nancy a pioneer, along with luminaries like Melinda French Gates and Dr. Cindy Gordan (The AI Precipice) She talks of generosity as a currency and "a whole new level of kindness." She has a particular message to women who have spent their entire lives taking care of everyone else but themselves. Enjoy Nancy Griffin, one "misbehaving, outspoken character." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant unpacks perfectionism 07.09.2026 13min

  We are in our essence, imperfect. On this show, we explore perfectionism and the dis-ease that follows. Be grateful for a perfect kiss, perfect goodbye or even a perfect cookie.  Recognize that no single person is perfect...but maybe a chocolate chip cookie.Aim high and start tapping into your next Side Quests- your purposeful pursuit through a meaningful activity that awakens part of you that your career alone never could. Who are you becoming? Once again, thanks for signing up for our Substack newsletter where you will get exclusive stories and receive a customized Side Quest flywheel.  https://sidequesttosignificance.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Side Quests to Significance Ted Talk 31.08.2026 9min

  Enjoy this Ted Talk from Rick Tocquigny, the Sherpa of Side Quests. Yes, Rick is BECOMING more through Side Quests. What is life whispering to you to bring you closer to deep joy? Name a Side Quest and email to [email protected] with your ideas. Join our Substack newsletter and get exclusive stories, podcasts and a personal, customized Side Quest flywheel that notes your passion and what brings you joy.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant Texan Musicians honors Roger Edgington, Hall of Fame Steel Guitarist 30.08.2026 34min

  Roger Edgington is one of the most gifted steel guitarists in Texas. Thanks to his daughter Julie Fredlund (leader at ABC Home Services), we were brought together to celebrate Roger's unique talents and hear his legendary stories. Roger's roots run deep in the steel guitar forum. His Mom was a steel guitar teacher. He learned Hawaiian steel music from Mom and built a love for the genre. Texas Western Swing is Roger's favorite. He played for over 20 years each with Darren McCall and Billy Mata. He performs regularly at the Steel Guitar Convention in Dallas/Ft. Worth each year including Hawaiian classics and All of Me. (check out https://youtu.be/Kcae4GIoKX4?si=cZuUJ8fxoFxXQZwPRoger also supports the steel guitar community by teaching others how to play, as well as building and repairing steels at his hangar in Zuehl. He built a lap steel from scratch, painting it white, and has been collecting signatures on it from all of his favorite steel players, with him Mom's signature front and center.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Dolly Parton 25.08.2026 8min

  Dolly Parton: The Side Quest That Became a Library of DreamsSome people become famous. Some people become successful. And then there are those rare human beings who become truly significant. Dolly Parton was all three—but significance was never really about the records, the awards, the rhinestones, the movies, Dollywood, or the fame. It was about what she did with all of it. Dolly understood something at the heart of Truly Significant: our greatest significance often lives on the other side of our success.She could have spent her life simply being Dolly Parton—the songwriter, singer, actress and entertainer who gave the world songs such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” Instead, she discovered another calling. A side quest. And that side quest became a movement. It began with something deeply personal. Dolly grew up in the hills of East Tennessee in a large, poor family. Her father, Robert Lee Parton, was hardworking and intelligent, but he never learned to read or write. That fact stayed with Dolly. In 1995, she launched what would become Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, initially providing free books to children in her home county. The idea was beautifully simple: Give children books. But significance is rarely measured by the simplicity of the first step. It is measured by how far the ripple travels. Today, the Imagination Library reaches children across five countries, providing millions of free, carefully selected books every month to children from birth through age five—regardless of their family's income. And that is where Dolly's story becomes bigger than philanthropy. It becomes a lesson in significance. She turned a wound into a gift. Dolly didn't simply write a check because she was wealthy. She remembered. She remembered her father. She remembered what it meant to grow up without much. She remembered what a book could represent to a child. And rather than allowing that memory to remain simply a part of her personal history, she transformed it into an opportunity for millions of children. That is one of the great principles of Truly Significant: Your story is not just about what happened to you. It may be about what you are uniquely equipped to do for someone else because it happened to you. Dolly's father's inability to read became part of the reason another generation would have the opportunity to discover the world through books. Then came the Side Quest. This is what makes Dolly Parton's story especially powerful through the lens of Side Quests to Significance. A Side Quest isn't an escape plan. It isn't something you do because you're bored with your career. It isn't necessarily something you postpone until retirement. A Side Quest is that persistent calling that reconnects you with a part of yourself that wants to contribute. Dolly's primary quest was music. Her Side Quest was literacy. And remarkably, the Side Quest didn't compete with her career. It amplified her significance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Colonel David Bacot '90 (US Air Force retired), Veteran Resources at Texas A&M Foundation 21.08.2026 37min

  TrulySignificant.com honors Colonel David Bacot '90 (US Air Force retired), Senior Director of Development for the Veteran Resource and Support Center at Texas A&M Foundation. David has lived a remarkable intersection of service, Military officer, husband and Dad. Hear about his journey as an officer, meterologist, and "Day Duck" at Aggieland. Enjoy listening to stories about his mentors Major General Tom Darling '57, Lt. Colonel Buck Henderson '62, and Colonel Chuck Wilson. Learn about the Texas A&M Foundation and how they facilitate Aggies supporting veteran and military-affiliated scholarships and  Veteran program initiatives.  Whether modest support or a major gift endowment, your investment can support extraordinary human return.. You can get involved to help Veterans by contacting www.txamfoundation.com and www. aggieveterans.tamu.edu. And a special thanks to Cody Williams, President of the Capital City Aggies Club for this valued introduction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Gary Henderson, entrepreneur, media guru and founder of Gary.Club 21.08.2026 31min

  Enjoy this conversation with Gary Henderson and his movement known as Gary.Club. Raised by a single Mom in West Virginia, Gary's headquarters is in Austin. His mission is to help people trading time for money. Learn about the particular moment in his life where the light bulb went on. Gary says "build with machines." Hear Gary's perspective on AI. If you start to solve the problem, what can you do better?   Gary taught an AI bot, Luna to do the work. Hear about Gary's Side Quests that include physical fitness and mentoring within his own family. Consider TR...time  remaining. Listen to the depth of conversation about TIME.  Gary ponders the life of a friend who died suddenly of a brain hemmorage. Change the world without exchanging your time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Alexander Kopelman, Children's Arts Guild, author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Self 20.08.2026 37min

  TrulySignificant.com honors writer, advocate, and co-founder of Children's Arts Guild Alexander Kopelman.  His profound book is For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World. Alexander has guided programs that help young people challenge limiting cultural messages and express who they truly are through creativity, reflection, and self discovery. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: when adults show up authentically, childnen gain the courage to do the same. Before founding the Gulld, Alexander served as Director of Marketing at Girls Inc, the leading girls empowerment organization in the United States. Key message: Childhood is NOT a waiting room for humanity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant celebrates the world class band The Molly McGuires with keyboard extraordinaire Larry Telford 19.08.2026 32min

   Enjoy the inside story on The Molly McGuire Band with legendary keyboardist Larry Telford. You have heard Larry on previous podcasts and on Texas Country Reporter. We love hearing the insider story on bands, how they think about opening songs, the order of the program and the disciplines required to do a show. Piece of Yourself, one of The Molly McGuire's fine originals is played at the end of the podcast.Come hear The Molly McGuire Band at The Regal Room in Austin on Friday, August 21st at 7:00 pm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant celebrates Bob Fuest, non profit leader, Dad, role model, board president, visionary 18.08.2026 38min

  Bob Fuest is a truly significant guest who had a big awakening the year his Mom passed away, his son was born, and he divested himself from his business. Few people have this view of looking back and looking forward at the same moment.  His life shifted into a different gear. Hear the complete story.Bob is a Board President • Nonprofit Operator | Wealth Advisor for Highly-Driven Humans Who Serve & Do Big Things | Founder, Fuest & Klein Wealth Advisors. Let us repeat that....Advisor to Highly Driven Humans who serve and do big things! Listen to the tale of Dream Rydes and how this organization provides timely transportation to families going through oncology treatment.  Hear how you can support this organization with their upcoming gala event. As Bob says..."give back to children who have been relieved of their joy." Be inspired by this be good do good man, Dad, husband, clear thinker.  Donate to www.dreamrydes.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant celebrates Luz Maria Mack- Mother, Wife, Dominican, Thought Leader, Author, Advocate 18.08.2026 31min

  Luz Maria Mack is a Truly Significant™ thought leader because she is doing something larger than writing children’s books: she is helping people understand that identity, belonging, and cultural memory are built through the stories we choose to tell—and the stories we choose not to leave out.Luz's significance through six dimensions: 1. She turns representation into belonging Luz's work isn't representation for representation's sake. Her central question is essentially: “Does a child see themselves in the story?” Her Dominican and Afro-Caribbean children's literature gives young readers cultural mirrors while also giving other children windows into experiences different from their own.The Secret of the Plátano, for example, was selected by Bank Street College of Education among its Best Children's Picture Books of 2023. That fits the Truly Significant lens beautifully: Significance happens when someone feels seen, valued, and connected because you were willing to tell the story. 2. Her "side quest" became a mission This is perhaps the strongest connection to Side Quests to Significance. Luz's path wasn't simply, “I want to become a famous author.” Her motherhood, cultural experience, professional life and encounters with the publishing world led her toward a creative calling that answered a need she saw around her.She has described moving beyond waiting for publisher approval and instead creating stories rooted in her community. That's a classic Side Quest: Curiosity → Need → Action → Significance. She didn't necessarily set out to build a cultural platform. She followed a need—and the need revealed the mission. 3. She understands that stories can preserve culture Luz isn't merely entertaining children. She is preserving pieces of Dominican and Caribbean culture for another generation. Her books explore language, music, family, heritage and identity. Her animated adaptation of ¡Pequeña María descubre su baile! won recognition at Bridge Fest and was subsequently featured on PBS. She also collaborated with Disney's Storybook Art Team on Family Is Everything, inspired by Encanto. That makes her work especially significant because culture disappears when nobody takes responsibility for passing it forward. 4. She has expanded from storyteller to "story ecosystem" builder This may be her most important evolution. Luz has moved from telling her own stories to creating platforms for other people to tell theirs. Her 2026 podcast, The Missing Book, focuses on overlooked stories and unheard voices. She interviews authors, illustrators, educators, publishers, literacy advocates and other creatives—not simply about their books, but about the people, experiences and identities behind those books. That's a profound distinction. An author creates a story.A thought leader creates space for stories. Luz is increasingly doing the latter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant with Alex Snider author of Sometimes You Should Be Late, America's guru on Slowmindfulness 29.07.2026 50min

  Alex Snider is the son of U.S. diplomats, who has written a truly significant book about slowmindfulness titled You Should Be Late.  His turning point was a bike accident that left him with a brain injury. Alex goes in depth on our rushed culture, obsessed in busyness. Learn whether this is fear based or wild ambition. Alex is a man of deep wisdom, thoughtful lessons and courage. Remember that being constantly busy doesn't make you happy. Find out what brings you deep meaning in life. Be so mindful that you experience "to feel felt." You Should Be Late is a work of significance. Give the book to a friend or family member. Show up as your authentic self....even when running late. And lastly, notice the person in front of you. Slow down and live more deeply.Visit www.slowmindfulness.com for more information and buy You Should Be Late from your local indy bookstore today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Ann Keil Dux, Emmy Award Winning Investigative Journalist, Cancer Survivor, Executive Communication Strategist 27.07.2026 35min

  Ann Keil Dux is a person of significance. Former TV journalist, Emmy Award winner and cancer survivor, she has lived a remarkable life. You will be inspired by this whip smart, executive communications coach and strategist. Ann talks about the important soft skills fueled by emotional intelligence. She dives into high impact communication moments and how we should react authentically. Show up as the best version of yoursefl. Communicate from your real self from real places. Consider active verbs that describe you and connect with those words. Self proclaimed as THE GLUE, connect with Ann Keil Dux on LinkedIn or www.DuxCommunications.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Dr. Michael Suk of MDEnvoy, offering marketing agency to Physicians with Leigh Steinberg 24.07.2026 27min

  Truly Significant honors Dr. Michael Suk, third generation orthepedic surgeon, attorney, former White House Fellow, polymath, and leader of MDEnvoy, a Physician agency representing medical doctors. Dr. Suk is a mission driven physician, selfless servant to his patients and is skilled as an eco-system creator. According to recent reports, a growing number of physicians are taking a page from professional sports and are now seeking the kind of agent representation that athletes have long relied on. Learn from MDEnvoy CEO and co-founder with famed sports agent- Leigh Steinberg, about the impact of MDEnvoy as an "intentional architect of significance." With MDEnvoy, Dr. Suk aims to help today's physicians enter into long-lasting and mutually successful relationships with their employers, providing other strategic support such as relocation planning, wealth management, intellectual property protection, branding and marketing. Learn more at www.mdenvoy.com today.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant Honors Brandon Pipkin, co-author of Rock Your Business and leader within Autobahn 23.07.2026 33min

  Brandon Pipkin is a father of five, co-author of Rock Your Business, restless spirit, drummer, and a disciplined leader within Autobahn, consultants to companies doing $20 million to $500 million per year. He also authored 21 Questions for 21 Millionaires. He discovered that all needed the next mountain to climb. All possessed a restless heart. Brandon talks about the bottleneck of leadership that prevents a mid market company to scaling. Hear the advice of when a leader/founder may step away and bring in new leadership to achieve new heights.  As Brandon says, "it's hard to read the label when you are inside the jar." Listen to the patterns of the business, consider the people to achieve EBITDA expansion, and simplified processes to drive a company forward. Thank you Brandon PIpkin for the rich advice you provided and your kindred spirit with Side Quests to Significance.   Brandon inspires to "enjoy the ride." Join Rick Tocquigny on his weekly Substack: Side Quests to Significance. Enjoy true stories of people who formed purpose alongside their careers. Subscribe free: https://sidequesttosignificance.substack.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  Truly Significant honors Bob Cowsill and The Cowsills..... Music preserves emotion 22.07.2026 40min

  In our interview of Bob Cowsill (yes…THE Cowsills) he reminded us that history and music aren't  really about dates. It's about people. About moments. About ordinary lives interrupted by extraordinary memories centered around a special song.Listen to this provocative conversation and you will learn that The Cowsills were one of America's first family bands.  You will hear the expected stories about hit records, Ed Sullivan Show, just three years after the Beatles debut, and the glory days of rock and roll. What stayed with me wasn't the history. It was the humanity. Bob shared a story that has lingered with me.During one concert, he noticed an elderly gentleman sitting in the front row with tears streaming down his face as The Cowsills began performing The Rain, the Park and Other Things. (Sing along….I love the flower girl) After the show, the man's daughter explained why. Her father had been a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. When his helicopter was shot down behind enemy lines, his gunner's transistor radio became trapped, endlessly replaying that very song. As he struggled to survive, the melody became forever intertwined with one of the most terrifying moments of his life. Decades later, hearing the song live transported him instantly back to that jungle. That is the mysterious power of music. A three-minute song can carry a lifetime.Buy Cowsills' music, follow them on tour and relive a memorable yester-year.  ost of us will never write a hit song, but every one of us is composing memories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
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  TrulySignificant.com honors Terry Conway, author of Business is Simple and Founder of Handy Seafood 20.07.2026 38min

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