Ep 55- The Woman Who Invented Mother's Day & Then Tried To Kill It
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The story behind how Mother's Day became a holiday is fascinating and also heartbreaking. And, we'll discuss how the other version of Mother's Day was left in, well, history. Learn the story of Ann Jarvis and her daughter Anna, and the irony of the florist industry and a funeral. Happy Mother's Day! Follow us at and on Facebook and Instagram. *Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Follow then at or visit their Albany, NY locations. *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Follow and support them at .
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Ep 54- C4 Foundation | Tribute to Charlie Keating IV (Navy SEAL kia 3-4-16)
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*Re-release of episode 17, which aired in Feb 2021 On May 3, 2026, it'll be 10 years since Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV (C4) was killed in action (Iraq). His family created the C4 Foundation in his honor and continue to support Navy SEALs and their families. Charlie's father (Charles Keating III) and his widow (Brooke Keating) share personal insights into Charlie, his legacy, the importance of the SEAL community and how the foundation supports them. Please do something today in Charlie's honor. Follow the C4 Foundation on social media and at and Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. *Thank you...
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Ep 53- Anthony Scaramucci (re-release) | Wall St to The White House & Back
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*Re-release episode, originally aired in Oct 2020 From Wall St to the White House (and back again)... Anthony Scaramucci ("The Mooch") is a legend on Wall St, Founder/Managing Director of Skybridge Capital, and also worked as the Director of Communications at the White House... until being fired after 11 days! Anthony shares his story, from childhood to Wall St to those short lived days in DC. Who is the one person that will be remembered for 400 years? Anthony answers that and what "good" he hopes to pass on to the next generations. We get into every topic, from marriage to being a...
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Ep 52- Marc Summers | Legendary TV Host
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**Re-Release, originally recorded and released in 2021 Marc Summers is a legendary tv host, including iconic shows such as Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped. Marc shares how his midwest upbringing and multiple health issues impacts his outlook on life. The perfect mix of humor and humility provides an entertaining and inspiring message. Kean & Marc also joke about the prizes awarded back in the 1980s on Double Dare. Follow us at and on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. *Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. For the largest selections, visit them at...
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Ep 51- Howard Behar | People, Purpose, and Starbucks
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Howard Behar was there when Starbucks was still figuring out what it wanted to be. And, few people did more to shape the answer. As the company's longtime President, he championed a radical idea that taking care of your people wasn't just the right thing to do, it should be the whole strategy. As he coined, "people over profits." In this conversation, Howard traces that conviction back to his childhood and early adulthood experiences. He reflects on what it truly means to build a culture where human beings come before the bottom line, and why that philosophy scaled further than anyone...
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Ep 50- Sean Kanan (Cobra Kai, Daytime TV Star, Karate Kid III) Re-release
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Originally released in Feb 2021 (ep 16), this re-release features when Kean sat down with Cobra Kai and daytime TV star Sean Kanan to discuss his book (Way of the Cobra), and the hit series Cobra Kai & Studio City. Sean also shares his background and why it's so important to give back in life, any way possible. Sean is one of the most sincere guests Kean has ever interviewed and it shows in this interview. and follow on Facebook & Instagram Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit their Albany, NY locations and also at They have the largest selection!...
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Ep 49- Newman's Own Foundation Re-Release
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In a re-release of an episode originally released in Nov 2021 (Ep 24), Kean sits down with then CEO of Newman's Own Foundation Miriam Nelson to discuss the origins of the Newman's Own brand, the foundation, and all the good they've done over the years. We need more of this in business and the world. | and follow us on Facebook & Instagram Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit them at their Albany, NY locations and Also a special thank you to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Visit them at ...
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Ep 48- Michael Thatcher Part 2 | CEO of Charity Navigator
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Kean welcomes back Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, for part 2. If you haven't heard Michael's first interview, check out episode 42 (April 30, 2025 release). Michael shares how important it is to be aligned with the mission of your job, organization or path in life. We also discuss the need for doing "good" with today's business models, whether a new B Corporation or an established business like Microsoft. Michael answers how he builds upon the good & feels an obligation to help the next generations. Ultimately, good people come together during times of crisis. Visit to...
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Ep 47- Kean's Story part 2 (re-release)
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Going back to the beginning... again. In a re-release of episode 3 (Kean's Story part 2), Kean shares the spark that ignited Build Upon The Good. In retelling the loss of his father to cancer and the final deathbed talk, you'll learn why this has become a mission. If you haven't heard the episode prior to this (Kean's Story part 1), stop and go listen to it first. This episode is a very personal and is the reason why this project and podcast exists. Follow at and on Facebook and Instagram. Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain."...
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Ep 46- Kean's Story part 1 (re-release)
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Going back to the foundation of the Build Upon The Good project and podcast, Kean reshares part 1 of the "why." In this re-release of episode 2, Kean shares the loss of his mother to cancer and how she visited him after her death. Yes, you read that correctly. This isn't about ghosts or illusions, it's about how those we love can stay connected to us, even in death. Follow us at and on Facebook and Instagram. Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Follow them at
info_outlineBenjamin Milligan is a former US Navy SEAL, serving from 2001-2009, Bronze Star recipient, father of three sons and author of "By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs."
Ben shares how his childhood developed his love of history, why he became a SEAL and how his grandfather played a crucial role on his path to writing the book. Ben also answers what "good" he hopes to pass down to the next generation (personal and military) and why it's so important to him.
I found his book to be a great combination of history and storytelling as he leads the reader through the creation of not only the Navy SEALs, but the special operations forces overall.
Follow Ben on social media and buy his book on all major platforms.
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*Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band, The Samples, for continued permission to use "Streets in the Rain" during the podcast. Follow them at www.TheSamples.com