Side Quests to Significance

Rick Tocquigny
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The most provocative conversations on Side Quests- purposeful pursuits with meaningful activities that awaken part of you that your career alone never could. Side Quests are not simply about doing something enjoyable, they are an invitation to be deeply enriched by life. What is life whispering to you to BECOME through Side Quests? What did you love to do become life became so dang busy??

  1. 3d ago

    When You STEP Upon a Star featuring the one and only William Keck

    William Keck began his career working for TV titan Aaron Spelling, grew into studio page at NBC and CBS and then graduated to journalism and eventually television production.  William honors his Mom as his central mentor and fuel for curiosity to follow Hollywood stars.  Hear about the angel and devil that sat on William's shoulders during his days at the National Enquirer.   Listen to the guilt and soul crushing moral dilemmas.  Of interest is William's definition of truth and how it has evolved from tabloid reporting to where he is today.   William's reflection on being trapped in a career and lifestyle is the most revealing. Listen to the end of the show...please.  Buy the book When You Step Upon a Star where ever books are sold.

  2. 3d ago

    ABC 7, San Francisco Anchor Dan Ashley riffs about the unifying power of our media

    Dan Ashley, award winning journalist and ABC 7, San Francisco anchor, delivers a powerful, positive message on the state of our union relative to Significance.  Dan has devoted over four decades reporting on the biggest stories in America. Hear his perspective on how Americans see themselves.  We often hear "we the people," yet our culture often feels centered on "me the individual." Dan comments on the shift.  Pay attention to Dan's stories on Americans at their very best, working together.   What is the media's responsibility to highlight stories of unity and service to others, not just conflict.  Over his career, Dan Ashley has covered "the power of the people," where we came together for the greater good. Learn what those stories taught Dan about the true colors and character of tight knit communities. And listen to the entire show to hear Dan's graduation speech inspiring all of us to pull in the same direction.  (for all you music lovers, enjoy Dan's latest songs by visiting www.danashleymusic.com)

  3. 3d ago

    Discover 1906...historic Airbnb in Comfort, Texas with owner Christa Sauers

    Do you really know how to put the fast paced life of business and managing people behind you? Escape to Comfort, Texas in the beautiful hill country of central Texas and kick back at 1906, THE ultimate Airbnb escape place. Enjoy this intimate conversation with one of 1906's owners Christa Sauers. And come out to Newsom Vineyards in Comfort for the Texas Wine Month celebration. Partake in the world class tasting room with some of the United States' best tasting wines, hear the Truly Significant Band, be on the LIVE podcast, and kick back to visit with friends old and new. Visit www.newsomvineyards.com

  4. 4d ago

    Steve Carlis- pioneer of 2 Market Media...shifting from traditional to digital media

    Steve Carlis can be viewed as a Truly Significant pioneer because the highest form of significance is not just building brands—it is seeing greatness in people before the world does. That is a rare gift. It means recognizing talent in its early, unfinished stages and helping it become influence, impact, and legacy. Why That Matters: Many people can judge performance after success is obvious. Very few can identify potential before the applause begins. That kind of vision requires: Discernment – noticing gifts others overlookPattern recognition – seeing future momentum in present behaviorCourage – betting on people earlyStewardship – helping talent grow, not just using itBelief – lending confidence until the person owns it themselvesThat is where significance begins. Through the lens of talent with leaders and communicators like Grant Cardone and Mel Robbins, the common thread is not just fame—it is human potential expressed at scale. To recognize figures like these early or help amplify their gifts means seeing: the communicator before the crowd arrivedthe message before it became movementthe discipline behind the brandthe hunger behind the headlinesThat is different from marketing. That is insight.  A Success mentality asks “What did you build?” Significance asks: “Who did you lift?” If Steve Carlis has consistently identified talent, opened doors, and helped people maximize their gifts, then his real legacy is not media alone—it is the multiplication of lives and voices he helped elevate. Steve Carlis is significant not merely because he recognized stars, but because he understood a timeless truth: When you see human potential clearly—and act on it—you change futures. Visit www.2MarketMedia.com to learn more about Steve and his team.

  5. 5d ago

    Rock Star Vet, Tina Neel, hear the shocking story of Red Devil

    TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Tina Neel, DVM. She went to Oklahoma State to become a veterinarian. Hailing from the wild and wooly city of Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up on a farm loving animals.  Rock Star Vets series is a high energy, emergency case program. Hear Tina talk to about carrying the life-saving responsibility and along with heartbreak.  Learn about compassion fatigue of vets. What happens when you have euthenize a pet that is the ONLY family member that someone has? The pet is okay. It's the people left behind that are grieving mightily.  Connect with Tina, the three time cancer survival. Hear her comments on cancer treatment and advancing therapy for humans and animals alike.   LISTEN TO THE SHOCKING STORY OF RED DEVIL.  Hear about the promising future on cancer treatment centered on Angiex, a cliniclal stage company developing targeted therapies for human cancer.  Visit www.angiex.com today.

  6. 5d ago

    Deborah Farrone- Rainmaker Lawyer and author of Breaking Ground

    Deborah Farone has spoken to and inspired women on four continents often meeting with "rainmakers" who rank among the world's top business generators. As the former CMO of two of the world's most prestigious law firms Cravath, Swaine & Moore, along with with Debevoise & Plimpton,. Deborah made it her mission to shed light on the accomplishments of leading women lawyers in those practices.  Hear about best practices from Deborah's experience especially in business development. Of significance is the beautiful metaphor of gardening that comes out of this conversation.  Deborah speaks of unique gardens where there was supreme focus to increase output. She watched enterprises/gardens grow as positive patterns were uncovered.  Listen to the lovely tribute to her Mom, "never quite knowing where wisdom may find us."  The big takeaways from Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices were balancing ambition and authenticity, understanding mindset shifts that can drive significance, and how to transition from transactional service to trusted advisor.  Visit www.deborahfarone.com today and purchase Breaking Ground from Amazon.

  7. 5d ago

    The Truly Significant Bryan McCleary, speechwriter for Astronaut and Senator John Glenn

    Truly Significant celebrates today's Moon Shot, John Glenn...all through the lens of Bryan McCleary.  Bryan is the celebrated speechwriter for our hero- John Glenn.  This special show honors our hero and weaves in Bryan's career at P&G, his message as an author, and provides timely advice to want to be entrepreneurs leaving corporate America. Follow Bryan on LInked in at Bryan McCleary.

  8. Oct 11

    Dr. Michael Suk- Polymath, Side Quester and leader of MDEnvoy reveals life strategy for physicians

    Truly Significant honors Dr. Michael Suk, third generation orthepedic surgeon, attorney, former White House Fellow, polymath, and leader of MDEnvoy, a Physician agency representing medical doctors.  Dr. Suk is a mission driven physician, selfless servant to his patients and is skilled as an eco-system creator.  According to recent reports, a growing number of physicians are taking a page from professional sports and are now seeking the kind of agent representation that athletes have long relied on.  Learn from MDEnvoy CEO and co-founder with famed sports agent- Leigh Steinberg, about the impact of MDEnvoy as an "intentional architect of significance." With MDEnvoy, Dr. Suk aims to help today's physicians enter into long-lasting and mutually successful relationships with their employers, providing other strategic support such as relocation planning, wealth management, intellectual property protection, branding and marketing.  Learn more at www.mdenvoy.com today.

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The most provocative conversations on Side Quests- purposeful pursuits with meaningful activities that awaken part of you that your career alone never could. Side Quests are not simply about doing something enjoyable, they are an invitation to be deeply enriched by life. What is life whispering to you to BECOME through Side Quests? What did you love to do become life became so dang busy??

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