Ep 63- Debbie Lee | Gold Star Mom | PART 2 (Re-RELEASE)
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*originally released in August 2022 Bonus Episode (Re-Release) Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom to fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee (KIA-Aug 8th, 2006- Ramadi, Iraq), answers 5 more questions relating to Marc's final lettrer home, the SEAL Brotherhood, the purpose behind AMW, her faith, and what "good" Marc would want to pass on to the next generations. and on FB and IG Thanks for our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Support them at and visit them at their Albany. NY locations. Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use Streets in the Rain.
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Ep 62- Debbie Lee | Gold Star Mom | PART 1 (Re-Release)
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*episode originally released in August 2022 Debbie Lee is the Gold Star Mom of fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee (KIA-Aug 2, 2006- Ramadi, Iraq) and the CEO/Founder of America's Mighty Warriors. Debbie shares how her faith, and Marc's inspiring call to action in his 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 to visit the combat zone where her son died. Please consider supporting her organization and please do something good in her son Marc's honor. Never Forgotten. and on FB and IG. Thanks to our sponsor...
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Ep 61- Casey Mulligan Walsh | Author | The Full Catastrophe (RE-RELEASE)
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*Episode first released in August 2023 Grief and joy can and do co-exist. That's the powerful message author Casey Mulligan Walsh shares in this very personal and raw episode. Her story, which includes being orphaned as a teenager and then losing her son to a car accident, is heartbreaking and inspiring. Her essay, Still, abour her son Eric's death, published in Split Lip Magazine, was nominated for Best of the Net. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, Modern Loss, and many others. Casey explores how grief morphs through time, which will be highlighted in the forthcoming...
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Ep 60- Norman Borlaug | The Man Who Fed The World
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One Billion. That's the estimate... one billion people are alive today, or lived lives they would not have, because of one man. Norman Borlaug, an Iowa farm kid, changed the world and the science behind crops. We share his story and the impact it had on the world. and follow us on Facebook and Instagram Thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Visit them at or in person at their Albany, NY locations! And thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use Streets in the Rain. Visit them at www.TheSamples.com
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Ep 59- Untold Story of Father's Day | One Woman and 60 years
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Father's Day might not get the same recognition as Mother's Day, but the story behind it involves one woman's mission for 60+ years to honor her father. In this short episode, we'll share the story and also how other countries ight celebrate their own form of it. and follow us on Facebook and Instagram Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Please check them out at and visit them at their Albany, NY locations! *Thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use Streets in the Rain. Follow them at
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Ep 58- One Man. One Flag. Thirty Six Years. | The Untold Story of Flag Day
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*Crossover episode between Build Upon The Good and Good George podcasts June 14th is Flag Day, but the history and meaning behind it isn't well know. It involves one man and a thirty six year mission. It's a great example of walking with intent for good. Follow us at and on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Check them out at or visit at their Albany, NY locations! Special thanks for Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use Streets in the Rain. Support them at
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Ep 57- Honor The Fallen | Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALs (re-release 2024)
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*release from 2024 Memorial Day episode Kean shares what made Memorial Day weekend change for him and asks several former US Navy SEALs and those close to the NSW community to share a tribute to a specific fallen teammate and/or honor our fallen. Special thank you to Robert Sweetman, Bill Brown, Larry Indiviglia, Travis Lively, and Ajay James for their tribute to our fallen. Please visit and support , , and *please note the transcript is likely AI generated, not provided by the show, and may contain errors) Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine & Empire Too. Visit them at...
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Ep 56- The Forgotten History of Memorial Day
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*Our first ever cross over episode shared on both podcasts, Build Upon The Good and Good George. In this episode, we learn the forgotten true origin of Memorial Day and why it should be included. From the grief following the Civil War to today's long holiday weekend, we'll discuss what shaped it, and why it's important to take an extra moment to remember those lost. Visit us at and Facebook & Instragram Follow Good George on Bluesky and coming to www.GoodGeorge.us
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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...
info_outlineHoward 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 expected. Howard also shares stories about working alongside (and occassionally butting heads with) Starbucks' other famous "Howard" (Schultz). This is a conversation about not just the need to bring "good" to your company/organization, but how he did it.
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*Special thanks to Sean Kelly and his band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain" during the show. Follow them at www.TheSamples.com
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