Warning- This episode deals with incredible sensitive and hard topics, like abuse, rape, sex-trafficking and drug abuse. If these are potential triggers for you, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself and stop listening if things become too heavy. My guest this week is more than a conqueror. It is amazing that she is alive. It is amazing that she still has her sanity in tact. Her life, from the time she was a little girl (5 years old), was filled with abuse and neglect and atr...

Chris Weaver is an American Dreamer. He moved to Nashville, TN 20 years ago with the dream of making a mark with his music. And he has done just that. Although it may not look like he had originally envisioned it, his musical journey has taken him from California to Brazil. And whether he is playing at a honky tonk on lower Broadway or at a stadium in front of 40,000 fans, he closes his eyes and realizes he is living his dream. Oh, but music isn't the only topic we discussed in this episode. ...

Whether producing television, working with brands, or wandering through a sprawling ranch just outside of Dallas, Tennessee Edwards is man who lives with passion. He is more than a story teller. He is a man that sees every moment in life as part of an ever-unfolding story. One that has numerous possibilities...and he can't wait to see how those stories come to fruition...but even more, he can't wait to be a part of their unfolding. Truly a unique human...Come on, I mean, guy named Tennessee l...

In David's special conversation with Pat Shea, she shares a heart for service that was instilled in her from a young age. It is amazing what can happen when a young girl finds $20 bill laying on the ground. Her True West path started that day. Join us as we hear how this successful business leader turned the second half of her career into an intentional quest to serve others and bring along as many people along with her to join this journey. Pat Encourages us all to leave this world on ...

It all started with an idea to doing something differently....a true "True West" moment, if you will. At the age of 22, and young Lee Dunlap identified a major pain point in the event industry and he created his own path and his own future by solving that pain point. What started out as a small event drapery rental and installation company, has grown into a major event industry conglomerate with scenic rentals, event and tent rentals and of course, more drapery that Elton John's bedroom. Le...

Many know him as America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru. He has also been named one of the top 10 Event Producers in the world by the New York Times, Destinations Magazine and Forbes. He is bigger than life, but has a heart of gold. You will be surprised at this incredibly open conversation with Steve Kemble. Check out David’s conversation with Steve as they discuss his upbringing in Texas that opened the gateway to the world for this incredibly creative Event Designer and Producer. Steve has prod...

In our Season 1 Finale, David sits down with some of his closest pals to discuss gratitude for the crappy things that have happened in theist year and look forward to all that we can be thankful for in this coming Holiday season. Manny Pineiro, Cory Travalena, Richard Yearwood and Rick Borja join David in this special Thanksgiving episode. The conversation is vulnerable and real and reflects how faith can help you find gratitude in all things. This true west journey is all about perspective...

Life is hard. It throws us curveballs often. But there are those of us that use those hard times to dig deep and discover their own True West path. For Christiev Alphin, going east to Nashville from Oregon after the collapse of her first marriage, was really a part of her true west journey and was the catalyst to living the beautiful life she has today. It was in Nashville, that her career blossomed as a fashion stylist and creative director for many Country and Christian artists. And it is N...

Episode 18-True West Podcast-John Cronin We hear the term Unicorn all the time in business, It usually refers to someone who has a truly unique set of skills that is uncommon to find. Well, I find a completely different kind of Unicorn. On this week’s episode of the True West Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with John Cronin, Managing director and SVP at AllianceBernstein. John has been with the organization for over 37 years. That is completely unheard of in today’s business climate. &...

This episode should be called “2 degrees from Kobe Bryant”. Just kidding!. But wow, what an incredible story. How do you become one of the top performance coaches in the world, working with athletes like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant, when you never even played any professional sports personally? Well, that is exactly what Alan Stein Jr. did. And then after 25 years working as a coach to the world’s elite athletes, he decided to reinvent himself as a Keynot...