Unlocking Significance

1 Million Home is revolutionizing orphan care by shifting mindsets and scaling up community-based models for reuniting children with families. Mike Gallagher's journey in leading this organization began with adopting one child and is now focused on bringing multitudes home.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Mike unpacks a compelling vision to repurpose orphanages on a global scale, converting them into centers that seek, find, vet, strengthen, and empower families in the communities where they are found to change the lives of orphans and those children out on the streets. 

Former race car driver Curtis Francois has always had a vision to make the St. Louis region a premier racing destination. And as the owner of World Wide Technology Raceway, he's been making that dream come true with numerous motorsport events, including a recently awarded Nascar Cup Series,  the top motorsport event with the biggest stars in Cup Races.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Curtis shares his lifelong "overnight success" story that has earned him a pole position in industry, built upon giving back to the community.

Every leader has something extra that defines them. For business leader Lisa Nichols, CEO and co-founder of IT staffing firm Technology Partners, this insight came to life as she raised her kind, funny, joyful daughter Ally who was born with Down Syndrome. 

In this special edition of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, we unpack this something extra in Lisa's life that has enabled her to build one of the top-10 largest women-owned businesses in the greater St. Louis region and become a highly regarded business owner and entrepreneur.

Much has been said about how difficult it is to make a family business successful. Less than 5% reach the fourth generation or beyond. This is a challenge the Ozinga family has managed to overcome as they reach nearly a century of business as a bulk materials and concrete solutions provider headquartered in Chicago.

On this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast,  business leader Marty Ozinga shares his family's fascinating business journey through the Depression, WW2, a global pandemic, and beyond. He'll explain the importance of shared values, perseverance, and an all-hands-on-deck family commitment. 

Bob O'Loughlin is a titan of the hospitality industry, having managed more than 50 top properties and regional hotel operations across the United States, including the development of five ground-up hotels. After working directly for prestigious brands, he went on to form and lead Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), one of the preferred management companies for Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, and Holiday Inn. Throughout his career he has found ways to be actively involved in his community, serving on numerous community boards and business organizations. He is shaping the future of the St. Louis region with his leadership and generosity.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, we hear lessons on growing an entrepreneurial business in a challenging industry and the importance of quiet generosity.

After taking a 96mph fastball in the face and playing the next day, Mike Matheny earned the nickname, "The Toughest Man Alive." His impressive run in the Major Leagues led many to consider him one of the greatest defensive players over the last years of his thirteen-year career (Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, and the San Francisco Giants), one of only three catchers to play 100 games without a single error,  and a winner of four Gold Glove Awards.

He went on to become one of the youngest managers in the major leagues and the first in MLB history to lead his team to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons, all without any previous manager experience. He led the Cardinals to an NL Pennant win (2013), three Division Titles (2013, 2014, 2015), and also managed the 2014 NL All-Star team and finished 2nd in NL Manager of the Year in 2015 before becoming the manager of the Kansas City Royals in 2019. 

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, he'll explain that what makes him "tougher than you" through his understanding of the importance of servant leadership.

For business leader Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of Worldwide Technology, many of the secrets to building a successful business empire can be found in the values he honed as a dedicated athlete.  Following a run as a collegiate and professional soccer player, including participation in the 1984 Pan Am and Olympic teams, he harnessed the lessons he learned on the pitch into a business career as co-founder and president of World Wide Technology, a global IT technology firm. 

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Kavanaugh unpacks the importance of a collaborative leadership style, his reliance on mentors, not being afraid to lead, and why being committed to doing the right thing is important.

Listen in as Adrian Bracy, CEO of the YWCA Metro St. Louis discusses her journey of building a successful career as an executive in the NFL and then shifting her focus to pursuing her personal calling of inspiring and making a difference in the lives of women and girls.

To learn more about the YWCA and to connect with Adrian visit her website at: www.ywcastl.org

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Brandon Mann, CEO of Kingdom Capital joins us to discuss his journey from a successful career in commercial real estate to founding Biblical Business Training, co-authoring Leadership by the Good Book with David Steward, and now leading Kingdom Capital.

Listen in as Brandon shares how kingdom-minded values in business can make a huge impact and drive long-term valuations.

Learn more about Mosaic Family Wealth and how we can support your pursuit of significance by visiting: www.mosaicwealth.com

"With the eighth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select Larry Hughes, St. Louis University." Those were the words spoken by the former NBA Commissioner David Stern. One of the most heralded basketball stars to come out of the St. Louis area, Larry Hughes "stayed home" and played one year at St. Louis University where he was named "Freshman of the Year" before becoming an NBA lottery pick and embarking on a 14-year professional career. He played with the likes of Allen Iverson, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan. He was named All-Defensive NBA Player of the Year and led the league in steals in 2005 and also participated in the Slam Dunk Contest in 2000. Hughes has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Bobcats, and Orlando Magic. He has done and seen it all in the game of basketball. 

Since his playing career, Larry and his family have made St. Louis home where he is an entrepreneur where he created and developed the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy. He's active serving youth basketball in many forms in and around the St. Louis area. Join us as we deep dive into Larry's story of life in the NBA, lessons learned along the way, and his thoughts on the racial unrest in our country. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.