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1 Million Home is revolutionizing orphan care by shifting mindsets and scaling up community-based models for reuniting children with families. Mike Gallagher's journey in leading this organization began with adopting one child and is now focused on bringing multitudes home.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Mike unpacks a compelling vision to repurpose orphanages on a global scale, converting them into centers that seek, find, vet, strengthen, and empower families in the communities where they are found to change the lives of orphans and those children out on the streets. 

Former race car driver Curtis Francois has always had a vision to make the St. Louis region a premier racing destination. And as the owner of World Wide Technology Raceway, he's been making that dream come true with numerous motorsport events, including a recently awarded Nascar Cup Series,  the top motorsport event with the biggest stars in Cup Races.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Curtis shares his lifelong "overnight success" story that has earned him a pole position in industry, built upon giving back to the community.

Every leader has something extra that defines them. For business leader Lisa Nichols, CEO and co-founder of IT staffing firm Technology Partners, this insight came to life as she raised her kind, funny, joyful daughter Ally who was born with Down Syndrome. 
In this special edition of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, we unpack this something extra in Lisa's life that has enabled her to build one of the top-10 largest women-owned businesses in the greater St. Louis region and become a highly regarded business owner and entrepreneur.

Much has been said about how difficult it is to make a family business successful. Less than 5% reach the fourth generation or beyond. This is a challenge the Ozinga family has managed to overcome as they reach nearly a century of business as a bulk materials and concrete solutions provider headquartered in Chicago.

On this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast,  business leader Marty Ozinga shares his family's fascinating business journey through the Depression, WW2, a global pandemic, and beyond. He'll explain the importance of shared values, perseverance, and an all-hands-on-deck family commitment. 

Bob O'Loughlin is a titan of the hospitality industry, having managed more than 50 top properties and regional hotel operations across the United States, including the development of five ground-up hotels. After working directly for prestigious brands, he went on to form and lead Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), one of the preferred management companies for Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, and Holiday Inn. Throughout his career he has found ways to be actively involved in his community, serving on numerous community boards and business organizations. He is shaping the future of the St. Louis region with his leadership and generosity.

In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, we hear lessons on growing an entrepreneurial business in a challenging industry and the importance of quiet generosity.

After taking a 96mph fastball in the face and playing the next day, Mike Matheny earned the nickname, "The Toughest Man Alive." His impressive run in the Major Leagues led many to consider him one of the greatest defensive players over the last years of his thirteen-year career (Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, and the San Francisco Giants), one of only three catchers to play 100 games without a single error,  and a winner of four Gold Glove Awards.
He went on to become one of the youngest managers in the major leagues and the first in MLB history to lead his team to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons, all without any previous manager experience. He led the Cardinals to an NL Pennant win (2013), three Division Titles (2013, 2014, 2015), and also managed the 2014 NL All-Star team and finished 2nd in NL Manager of the Year in 2015 before becoming the manager of the Kansas City Royals in 2019. 
In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, he'll explain that what makes him "tougher than you" through his understanding of the importance of servant leadership.