TrulySignificant.com presents William Keck, author of When You STEP upon a Star

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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