Larger Than Yourself

About Larger Than Yourself

The Larger Than Yourself Podcast follows host Thibault Manekin and his inspiring guests as they explore how reimagining industries, leading with purpose, and giving communities a real seat at the table can turn tiny ideas into powerful and impactful movements—inspiring listeners at a time when social entrepreneurship is no longer a buzzword but a global necessity.

Publisher

Thibault Manekin

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2020

Latest episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 65 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Brian Sims - The Weight Room

   Host Brian Sims shares his personal journey of reinvention and redefining strength through his "The Weight Room" platform in this interview.

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Ron Shapiro - A Life Well Lived

   Ron Shapiro is the kind of man who has spent a lifetime turning influence into impact. In this deeply personal conversation, Ron reflects on the long arc of a life built around people — from the relationship with his father that quietly shaped everything, to the organizations and nonprofits he helped bring into the world, to what it means now to look back as a father and grandfather. We explore the through-line that has always been there: a boundless curiosity and a love that has never been transactional. From the negotiating table to the philanthropic work that defines his legacy in Baltimore and beyond, Ron shares what he has learned about showing up for others, building with integrity, and staying rooted in what actually matters. This episode is about a life in full — and the reminder that when you lead with love and genuine curiosity, the work you leave behind becomes something larger than yourself.

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   22 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Min Kim - Dear Leon

   Min Kim is the kind of human who turns a simple croissant into an act of care. In this deeply moving conversation, Min shares the long, winding road that led him from immigrating to the United States, to sleeping in his car as a teenager, to building one of Baltimore's most beloved hospitality spaces. We explore the heart behind Café Dear Leon—the small but mighty café that has become a cornerstone of community—and the philosophy that fuels it: presence, intention, and honoring the time people choose to spend together. From mentorship and marriage to fatherhood, failure, and the discipline of showing up, Min reflects on what it means to live with intention and build something meaningful through service. This episode is about choosing presence over distraction, people over ego, and remembering that when work is rooted in care, even the smallest spaces can become something larger than yourself.

Inside a recent episode

Brian Sims - The Weight Room

Published 7 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I don't regret it, but I do have some lessons learned that I would share for the future generation. What are those lessons? Life is short. Take advantage of opportunities when you get it. And also, somebody said to me one time, man, you're lucky. Things just seem to fall in your lap. Using a football analogy again, or I'll use a different analogy. There's preparation that people don't see. The opportunity looks like it just showed up. But if somebody were to drop a weight in your lap, like if you haven't been lifting and squatting and running and prepared to carry that weight, you're going to drop it. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

35 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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