Build Upon The Good

Sep 15 2024 38 ep. 28 mins
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The Build Upon The Good podcast is a show where Kean interviews guests about what kind of legacy they hope to leave. From celebrities to every day people, guests open up about what "good" they hope to pass down to the next generation and what led them to that desire.

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37- Marion Blumenthal Lazan, Holocaust Survivor and Author

Sep 15 2024 56 mins  
Without question, the most powerful episode of Build Upon The Good. We must never forget the evil of the holocaust and never let it happen again. We'll help carry forward the stories of those that survived. Holocaust survivor and co-author of "Four Perfect Pebbles", Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her emotional and detailed story about the darkest of days. Following Hitler's rise to

Ep 36- Foye Belyea, Marine to Man of Faith

Jun 23 2024 33 mins  
Foye Belyea shares his story of going from US Marine to a Man of Faith. Often, our journey into a deep faith starts from the darkest of moments. Foye's journey is no different, yet his ability to help others on their journey is truly unique. Kean is grateful to know Foye on a personal level and also considers him a mentor. Follow/connect with Foye on Facebook and I encourage you t

Ep 35 - Joe Kelley, author of Badge, Bars, To Beyond

Jun 11 2024 34 mins  
Joe Kelley (author of "Badge, Bars, To Beyond") shares his raw and inspiring story of fulfilling his life long dream of becoming a Police Officer (K9), marrying his college sweetheart, to then developing an addiction, losing it all and ultimately serving 2 years in state prison next to the people he put there. Joe's story doesn't end there, it just begins. His resolve to turn his l

Ep34- Honor Our Fallen, Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALs

May 26 2024 24 mins  
Memorial Day 2024 special episode to Honor Our Fallen, specifically fallen US Navy SEALs. 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 A

Ep 33- Casey Mulligan Walsh, Author and living with grief and joy

Aug 08 2023 38 mins  
Grief and joy can and do co-exist. That's the powerful message that author Casey Mulligan Walsh shares in this episode. Her story, which includes being orphaned as a teenager and losing her son to a car accident, is heartbreaking and inspiring. Her essay, Still, about her son Eric's death, published in Split Lip Magazine, was nominated for Best of the Net. Her work has appeared in

Ep 32- Benjamin Milligan, fmr US Navy SEAL & Author

Aug 01 2023 29 mins  
Benjamin 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

Ep 31- Kristine Lilly, Soccer Legend (re-release)

Jul 28 2023 24 mins  
(Re-release, originally aired 10/18/20) Kristine Lilly is a soccer legend! The American is a Two time World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold, 1x Olympic Silver and 4x NCAA Champion. Kristine also holds the world soccer record for most caps (games) for a national team, at a staggering 354 games. She's also the author of "Powerhouse." Kristine shares what it takes to succeed in sports

Ep 30- Commencement Address

Jul 02 2023 13 mins  
Kean returns to his hometown of Cambridge, NY to deliver the Cambridge Central School (NY) Commencement Address to the graduating class of 2023. He shares two pieces of advice and asks for a special request from the graduates. Kean is a 1995 alum of CCS. Best of luck to the 2023 graduates of CCS! Follow BUTG on social media and www.BuildUponTheGood.com *Special thank you to Sean Ke

Ep 29- September 11th Attacks and Rich Winner (re-release)

Sep 11 2022 45 mins  
Special Re-release: Guest Rich Winner shares his story of surviving the first tower hit on Sept 11th, 2001, how love conquers all, dealing with survivor's guilt and how he continues to share "good" to his next generation. (originally released in Sept 2020, Ep 1) www.BuildUponTheGood.com *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain"

Ep 28- Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom (part 2)

Aug 21 2022 14 mins  
BONUS Episode: Debbie Lee, Gold Star mother to fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee, answers 5 more questions relating to Marc's final letter home, the SEAL Brotherhood, the purpose behind AMW, her faith and what "good" Marc would want to pass on to the next generation. www.AmericasMightyWarriors.org *Thank you to Sean Kelly and The Samples for use of "Streets in the Rain" www.BuildUponThe