Build Upon The Good

Kean Bouplon: Podcast host and writer

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.

  1. MAY 10

    Ep 55- The Woman Who Invented Mother's Day & Then Tried To Kill It

    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 Empire Wine and Empire Too! Follow then at www.EmpireWine.com or visit their Albany, NY locations. *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Follow and support them at www.TheSamples.com.

    9 min

  2. MAY 3

    Ep 54- C4 Foundation | Tribute to Charlie Keating IV (Navy SEAL kia 3-4-16)

    *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 SEAL community and how the foundation supports them. Please do something today in Charlie's honor. Follow the C4 Foundation on social media and at www.c4foundation.org www.BuildUponTheGood.com and Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. *Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Visit their Albany, NY locations and www.EmpireWine.com *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Visit them on tour and at www.TheSamples.com

    26 min

  3. MAY 1

    Ep 53- Anthony Scaramucci (re-release) | Wall St to The White House & Back

    *Re-release episode, originally aired in Oct 2020 From Wall St to the White House (and back again)... Anthony Scaramucci ("The Mooch") is a legend on Wall St, Founder/Managing Director of Skybridge Capital, and also worked as the Director of Communications at the White House... until being fired after 11 days!  Anthony shares his story, from childhood to Wall St to those short lived days in DC. Who is the one person that will be remembered for 400 years? Anthony answers that and what "good" he hopes to pass on to the next generations. We get into every topic, from marriage to being a parent to the importance of a washing machine. Visit us at www.BuildUponTheGood.com and on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. *Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too! Check out their Albany, NY locations or at www.EmpireWine.com  *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Visit them on tour and www.TheSamples.com

    30 min

  4. APR 29

    Ep 52- Marc Summers | Legendary TV Host

    **Re-Release, originally recorded and released in 2021 Marc Summers is a legendary tv host, including iconic shows such as Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped. Marc shares how his midwest upbringing and multiple health issues impacts his outlook on life. The perfect mix of humor and humility provides an entertaining and inspiring message. Kean & Marc also joke about the prizes awarded back in the 1980s on Double Dare.  Follow us at www.BuildUponTheGood.com and on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. *Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. For the largest selections, visit them at their Albany, NY locals or www.EmpireWine.com. *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Support them at www.TheSamples and on tour!

    27 min

  5. APR 25

    Ep 51- Howard Behar | People, Purpose, and Starbucks

    Howard Behar was there when Starbucks was still figuring out what it wanted to be. And, few people did more to shape the answer. As the company's longtime President, he championed a radical idea that taking care of your people wasn't just the right thing to do, it should be the whole strategy. As he coined, "people over profits." In this conversation, Howard traces that conviction back to his childhood and early adulthood experiences. He reflects on what it truly means to build a culture where human beings come before the bottom line, and why that philosophy scaled further than anyone expected. Howard also shares stories about working alongside (and occassionally butting heads with) Starbucks' other famous "Howard" (Schultz). This is a conversation about not just the need to bring "good" to your company/organization, but how he did it. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky *Thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and also Empire Too! Visit them online at www.EmpireWine.com or in person at their Albany, NY locations.  *Special thanks to Sean Kelly and his band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain" during the show. Follow them at www.TheSamples.com --

    36 min

  6. MAR 31

    Ep 50- Sean Kanan (Cobra Kai, Daytime TV Star, Karate Kid III) Re-release

    Originally released in Feb 2021 (ep 16), this re-release features when Kean sat down with Cobra Kai and daytime TV star Sean Kanan to discuss his book (Way of the Cobra), and the hit series Cobra Kai & Studio City. Sean also shares his background and why it's so important to give back in life, any way possible. Sean is one of the most sincere guests Kean has ever interviewed and it shows in this interview. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow on Facebook & Instagram Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit their Albany, NY locations and also at www.EmpireWine.com They have the largest selection! Also special thanks to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain" Visit them at www.TheSamples.com

    24 min

  7. MAR 31

    Ep 49- Newman's Own Foundation Re-Release

    In a re-release of an episode originally released in Nov 2021 (Ep 24), Kean sits down with then CEO of Newman's Own Foundation Miriam Nelson to discuss the origins of the Newman's Own brand, the foundation, and all the good they've done over the years.  We need more of this in business and the world. www.NewmansOwnFoundation.org | www.NewmansOwn.com www.BuildUponTheGood.com and follow us on Facebook & Instagram Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit them at their Albany, NY locations and www.EmpireWine.com Also a special thank you to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." Visit them at www.TheSamples.com

    40 min

  8. MAR 15

    Ep 48- Michael Thatcher Part 2 | CEO of Charity Navigator

    Kean welcomes back Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, for part 2. If you haven't heard Michael's first interview, check out episode 42 (April 30, 2025 release). Michael shares how important it is to be aligned with the mission of your job, organization or path in life. We also discuss the need for doing "good" with today's business models, whether a new B Corporation or an established business like Microsoft.  Michael answers how he builds upon the good & feels an obligation to help the next generations. Ultimately, good people come together during times of crisis. Visit www.CharityNavigator.org to review thousands of not-for-profits and to support their mission. Visit us at www.BuildUponTheGood.com and on Facebook & Instagram. Special thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Spirits, and Empire Too. Follow them at www.EmpireWine.com and visit them in person at their Albany, NY locations! The Capital Region's biggest selection! Special thank you to Sean Kelly and the band The Samples for permission to use "Streets in the Rain." www.TheSamples.com

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kean Bouplon: Podcast host and writer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Build Upon The Good 2017-2026
  • Show Website
    Build Upon The Good

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