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.
*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. www.AmericasMightyWarriors.com www.BuildUponTheGood.com…
*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…
*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…
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. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram Thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Visit them at…
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. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Please check them…
*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 www.BuildUponTheGood.com and on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Check them out at…
*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…
*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…
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 www.BuildUponTheGood.com and on Facebook and Instagram. *Thank you to our sponsor…
*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…