Veronica Schnitzius grew up in Medellín, Colombia, during a time when violence and uncertainty were part of everyday life. Years later, she arrived in Dallas with $500, determined to build something…
Shane Spillers learned about entrepreneurship long before he became an entrepreneur himself. He watched his parents build a business—and later watched that business collapse. Years later, after…
Matt McGaughey had already built a successful career when life forced him to reconsider what mattered most. When he and his wife faced a difficult season trying to grow their family, Matt made the…
Gabe Moreno thought he was ready to lead the school that had already been such a big part of his life. They told him he wasn't. Instead of letting that rejection define him, Gabe left, gained new…
At 18, Ted Clouser arrived in Arkansas with $400 in his pocket and faxed his résumé to every computer company he could find. One hired him. Twenty years later, he owned it. But becoming the owner…
Homero Gonzalez grew up just 13 miles from downtown Dallas in a neighborhood with no grocery store and no restaurants. Decades later, his path would take him through the Dallas Museum of Art, SMU,…
Seven years ago, Jeff Crilley told Matt Rosen he needed a podcast. Matt said no. This episode exists because Jeff didn’t give up—which turns out to be a theme throughout his life. Jeff grew up a poor…
Success isn't built by avoiding failure—it's built by getting back up every time life knocks you down. John Humphrey has experienced more than his share of adversity. From overcoming childhood trauma…
Rick Hopper's story is a powerful reminder that where you start doesn't determine where you finish. He spent two and a half years addicted to meth, lost everything, and hit rock bottom. After getting…
What happens when a 5-year-old boy believes moms are supposed to go find dads? That’s how Larry Hagner began his journey—a journey marked by absence, abuse, discovery, and ultimately, purpose.In this…
