Build Upon The Good

Build Upon The Good

By Kean Bouplon: Podcast host and writerSociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality
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Build Upon The Good episodes

  • Ep 30- Commencement Address

    Kean returns to his hometown of Cambridge, NY to deliver the Cambridge Central School (NY) Commencement Address to the graduating class of 2023. He shares two pieces of advice and asks for a special request from the graduates. Kean is a 1995 alum of CCS.

    Best of luck to the 2023 graduates of CCS!

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    *Special thank you to Sean Kelly and the band, The Samples, for permission to use "Streets in the Rain."

    14 min
  • Ep 29- September 11th Attacks and Rich Winner (re-release)

    Special Re-release:

    Guest Rich Winner shares his story of surviving the first tower hit on Sept 11th, 2001, how love conquers all, dealing with survivor's guilt and how he continues to share "good" to his next generation.

    (originally released in Sept 2020, Ep 1)

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    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain"

    46 min
  • Ep 28- Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom (part 2)

    BONUS Episode: Debbie Lee, Gold Star mother to fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee, answers 5 more questions relating to Marc's final letter home, the SEAL Brotherhood, the purpose behind AMW, her faith and what "good" Marc would want to pass on to the next generation.

    www.AmericasMightyWarriors.org

    *Thank you to Sean Kelly and The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain"

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    15 min
  • Ep 27- Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom (part 1)

    Debbie Lee is the Gold Star Mom of fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee and the CEO/Founder of America's Mighty Warriors. Debbie shares how her faith, and Marc's inspiring call to action final letter home, led her through some of her darkest days. Having visited Iraq in 2007 and 2010, Debbie is the first Gold Star Mom in history to visit the combat zone where her son died.

    www.AmericasMightyWarriors.org

    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain"

    33 min
  • Ep 26- Father's Day

    In this special Father's Day episode, Kean asks a variety of guests to share the best advice their Dads gave them and/or share a short story that captures it. Whether it's about sports or grieving over the loss of a loved one, Fathers have a way of preparing us for life.

    Happy Father's Day!

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    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain."

    30 min
  • Ep 25- Jesse Iwuji, Navy Football to NASCAR

    Jesse Iwuji's path to becoming a NASCAR driver and teaming up with NFL great Emmitt Smith is unlike any other. From his family's Nigerian roots to playing football at Navy, Jesse shares why it's so important to focus on what you want in life and to go after it.

    www.jesseiwuji.com

    Follow Jesse on IG/FB/Twitter @jesseiwuji @jesse.iwuji.motorsports

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    25 min
  • Ep 24- Newman's Own Foundation CEO Miriam Nelson

    Paul Newman's legacy of giving it all away continues to be the gold standard in philanthropy. Dr. Miriam Nelson, CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, shares what led her to the foundation, why every penny of profit (over $550 million) is donated to worthy causes, and what's next for the foundation.

    A NY Times bestselling author, renowned scientist and researcher, Miriam's commitment to improving children's wellness, sustainability and food systems is unmatched.

    www.NewmansOwnFoundation.org

    www.NewmansOwn.com

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    *Special thanks to The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain"

    38 min
  • Ep 23- Andrews and Wilson, Best Selling Co-Authors

    Wall Street Journal Best Selling co-authors and veterans Brian Andrews & Jeff Wilson share how their experiences as a submarine officer and a combat surgeon for Navy SEALs led to writing their thriller action novels. The authors of numerous books, including "Sons of Valor" and recently released "Dark Intercept" share their writing process, how being "good" has led their way forward, why it's so important to give back and what "good" they hope to pass down in life and through their novels.

    www.Andrews-Wilson.com IG/Twitter: andrewsandwilson

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    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain"

    38 min
  • Ep 22: Tim Cruickshank, fmr Navy SEAL/Bonefrog Coffee Co

    Former US Navy SEAL and Founder/CEO of Bonefrog Coffee Company & Bonefrog Cellars, Tim Cruickshank, shares how he's using coffee and wine for his next mission, the meaning of the BoneFrog & SEAL Brotherhood, the struggles of being a Dad while serving, why his wife is the true hero and the importance of giving back to the Naval Special Warfare community.

    www.bonefrog-coffee.com www.bonefrogcellars.com

    FB/IG/Twitter: @BonefrogCoffee/@BonefrogCellars

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    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain", www.TheSamples.com

    48 min
  • Ep 21- Teri Ptacek, Protecting Land Forever

    What if you could protect & pass something on forever? Teri Ptacek has been doing just that with land for decades as Executive Director of the Agricultural Stewardship Association. As Teri nears retirement, she shares lessons on leading a not-for-profit, what she believes she's really protecting and why it's important to believe in goodness.

    www.agstewardship.org To learn about ASA & land conservation

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    *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain" www.TheSamples.com

    38 min

About Build Upon The Good

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The Build Upon The Good podcast is a show where Kean interviews guests about what kind of legacy they hope to leave. From celebrities to every day people, guests open up about what "good" they hope to…