Great Aspirations

About Great Aspirations

Welcome to Great Aspirations, Wealthspire's podcast series on life, wellness, and financial advice. Hosted by the CEO of Wealthspire, Michael LaMena, each episode shares the experiences of extraordinary people whose stories inspire others to think big, find balance, and explore the possibilities of achieving health, wealth, and happiness. Season 1 highlights game changers in financial services - women who have elevated the industry through their extraordinary achievements.

Publisher

Wealthspire Advisors

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2022

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Great Aspirations: Robin Roberts on Resilience, Gratitude & Living with Purpose

   What does it mean to live a life of great aspiration? In this episode of Great Aspirations, Wealthspire CEO Mike LaMena sits down with Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America, for a conversation about resilience, purpose, gratitude, and the experiences that shape how we show up for others. Robin reflects on the lessons she has learned throughout her remarkable career and personal journey, the people who have helped guide her along the way, and why choosing optimism and giving back ...

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Driven Beyond Limits: Robert Wickens on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Road Back

   In this episode of Great Aspirations, Mike LaMena sits down with Robert Wickens to explore resilience, innovation, and the determination to return to what you love. Through his journey, Robert shares how preparation, mindset, and an unwavering belief in possibility fueled his path back to racing—and how partnership and perseverance can turn even the most difficult setbacks into a new definition of success. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION Wealthspire Advisors LLC and certain of its affiliates...

3. 

   30 Mar 2026

   The Power of Giving: LTC (Ret) Robert Grunewald's Service in Action

   In this episode of Great Aspirations, Mike LaMena sits down with Lt. Colonel Rob Grunewald (Retired) to reflect on service, leadership, and the events of September 11 at the Pentagon. Through his experience, Rob shares how years of preparation shaped his response in a moment of crisis—and how the power of giving is often defined by courage, selflessness, and a commitment to others. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION Wealthspire Advisors LLC and certain of its affiliates are separately registere...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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