One Year of Going Big!: Lessons for Life, Business, and Community
One Year of Going Big!: Lessons for Life, Business, and Community Going Big! is more than a podcast title. It is a mindset, a way of living, and a call to action. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of sitting down with leaders, builders, and visionaries who embody what it means to […]
President Lech Wałęsa: Going Big for Freedom and Democracy
Humble Beginnings in Gdańsk Every great movement begins with a single spark. For President Lech Wałęsa, that spark ignited in the shipyards of Gdańsk, Poland. Working as an electrician, he lived a life that mirrored the struggles of everyday people under Soviet domination. What seemed impossible — challenging the world’s most powerful communist regime — […]
The Vineyard That Grew a Legacy: Jim Law and the Quiet Power of Going Big
In the age of overnight success and viral growth, there are still a few stories being written the old way. Stories where the land matters, where the work is quiet, and where the payoff is measured not in scale but in significance. Jim Law, the founder of Linden Vineyards, has been writing that kind […]
Greg Lukianoff: Going Big with Bold Ideas and Unshakable Purpose
Every once in a while, a leader emerges who does more than respond to the world around them. They shape it. Greg Lukianoff is one of those leaders. His story is a masterclass in what it means to Go Big: to pursue truth with courage, to build lasting institutions, and to devote your energy […]
Art Pope: Building, Leading, and Giving with Purpose
When you meet someone who has genuinely gone big—not in one field, but in three—you pause. You take notes. You listen. Because leadership at that scale doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by conviction, consistency, and a deep belief in something bigger than yourself. Art Pope is that kind of leader. From growing a […]
Going Big: The Inspiring Journey of Rev. John Yates
Answering a Higher Calling Rev. John Yates’s life is a remarkable example of going big—not for personal gain, but to make a lasting difference in the community and the nation. Raised in a strong Christian family, John felt early on that God must be central in his life. Though initially uncertain about his path, […]
Alan Smolinisky: A Journey of Resilience, Vision, and the American Dream
From Immigrant Roots to Entrepreneurial Success Alan Smolinisky’s story begins with his parents’ courageous journey from Argentina to the United States. His father arrived at 17 with little education, facing prejudice and hardship, yet driven by a dream of opportunity. Starting as a janitor in Los Angeles’ garment district, his father worked tirelessly to […]
Going Big Across the Divide: How Two Political Rivals Built Something Bigger Than Politics
In a time when political division dominates the headlines and polarization seems to define every conversation, it’s easy to believe that we’re too far apart to get anything done. But every now and then, two individuals remind us what it actually means to lead, to build, and to go big—not by avoiding disagreement, but […]
Newt Gingrich: Thinking Bigger, Leading Bolder
Going Big is not about playing it safe. It is about refusing to accept that things must stay the way they are. It means asking bigger questions, pushing past resistance, and building a future that others have not yet imagined. That is exactly what Newt Gingrich has done his entire life. Before he was […]
Todd Rose: Ditching Average and Going Big on Your Own Terms
If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you, you’re not wrong. Todd Rose proves you don’t have to fit the mold to make an impact—you can break it wide open. Once a high school dropout working minimum-wage jobs, Todd’s story isn’t one of sudden brilliance or overnight success. It’s about choosing […]
