The Legacy Show with Sam McGovern

Sam McGovern sits down with Nico Marcolongo, Senior Manager of Operation Rebound for the Challenged Athletes Foundation to discuss the organization’s mission to empower lives through sports for athletes, veterans, and first responders in need of new solutions to reach new goals.

Sam McGovern sits down with Chappie Hunter, a retired police officer, owner of Alpine Ranch CrossFit, and advocate for the Challenged Athletes Foundation to discuss the motorcycle accident that changed his life and why it’s so important to never give up when life presents unexpected challenges.

Sam McGovern sits down with Coach Jim Fuller, a long-time teacher and athletic director with Christian Unified Schools of San Diego to discuss his 46-year career in education and inspiring the next generation to do and be their best.

Sam McGovern sits down with Debbie Beyer, Founder and Executive Director of Literacy First Charter Schools to learn about how Debbie started a charter school system with a team of parents and educators, all with the shared vision of providing options for education.

Sam McGovern sits down with Lara Hoefer Moir, a local business, community, and school board leader to discuss the importance of supporting small businesses, organizations, and programs in the local community and staying involved even when it’s tough.

Sam McGovern sits down with Rob Ransweiler, a retired Captain with the El Cajon Police Department to discuss his career in public service and impacting the local community as well as countless individuals during his time as a police officer.

Sam McGovern sits down with Mike Bostwick, a world-renowned horticulturist and director at the Olaf Wieghorst museum in El Cajon, CA to discuss his career and how Mike became a leader in preserving the legacy of a local artist known as the "Dean of Western Art."

Sam McGovern sits down with San Marcos Council Member Ed Musgrove to discuss his long career of public service, earning public trust, and why he’s running to be a California State Senator.

Sam McGovern sits down with Greg and Angie May, Founders and Owners of Stoney Oaks Ranch in Alpine, CA to talk about the ranch and the work they do to invest in the next generation by teaching horsemanship and traditional values.

Sam McGovern sits down with Rick Quilez, a Marine turned federal K9 officer, to discuss his experience and path to a career in law enforcement as well as what it’s like to live a mission focused life.

Sam McGovern sits down with co-founder and Chief Success Officer of Boys to Men Mentoring, Joe Sigurdson, to discuss the need for mentorship, the thousands of teenagers who have been helped by his organization, and lessons on legacy building learned along the way.

Sam McGovern sits down with San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan to discuss what it’s like to lead a team of over 1,000 people tasked with prosecuting crimes, advocating for victims, and keeping our community safe.

Sam McGovern sits down with Richard Bailey, the former mayor of the City of Coronado, to talk about his recent accomplishment in climbing the world’s tallest mountain as well as what it means to build a legacy.

Sam McGovern sits down with Lenny Leszczynski, CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum, to talk about how the museum brings the automotive community together in historic Balboa Park and helps the next generation find ways to pursue passions and careers at the same time.

Sam McGovern sits down with Adam Powell to talk about keeping agriculture skills and education alive in a changing world as well as what it means to pass on the legacy of a family name.

Sam McGovern sits down with Tammy Oluvic, Founder and CEO of Saddles in Service to discuss how the organization pairs horses with veterans and first responders to help them respond to the stresses of their service to our nation and communities.

Sam McGovern sits down with Brad Weber, Publisher with Local Umbrella Media to discuss the importance of small business in local communities and how storytelling connects residents and builds strong community identity.

Sam McGovern sits down with Neil O’Connell, a retired United States Marine and Executive Director of Mt. Soledad National Veteran's Memorial, to talk about his military service as well as how Mt. Soledad honors veterans and shares the stories and legacy of their service.

Sam McGovern sits down with Lakeside Bulls Only Rodeo Chairman Bud Boles, Jr. Miss Bulls Only Rodeo Queen Jessie James, and Queen Director Kathy Nicholson to talk about the history of the Bulls Only Rodeo, the Lakeside Optimist Club and how keeping the tradition going helps the Lakeside community.

Sam McGovern sits down with Mary Jean Anderson to discuss how she built one of the best known brands in San Diego and a company that became one of the top industry innovators in the country while providing new career opportunities and training to diverse groups of people.