Join host David McKean twice a month for Legacy and Leadership, where he interviews industry leaders on why it is important to leave a legacy on many levels—family, community, and financially. Glean action steps you can implement in your life today.
Episode 34 | Legacy and Leadership | President Bonner pt2
Join David's rich conversation with Jo Bonner, Jr, the fourth president of the University of South Alabama since November 2021. President Bonner is committed to establishing South as the Flagship of the Gulf Coast. Under his leadership, South has positioned itself as a top destination for a quality education and the region’s fastest-growing academic medical system. Bonner has visited with students, teachers, and college counselors representing more than 100 high schools throughout...
15 Sept 2026
Episode 33 | Legacy and Leadership | President Bonner
Join David's rich conversation with Jo Bonner, Jr, the fourth president of the University of South Alabama since November 2021. President Bonner is committed to establishing South as the Flagship of the Gulf Coast. Under his leadership, South has positioned itself as a top destination for a quality education and the region’s fastest-growing academic medical system. Bonner has visited with students, teachers, and college counselors representing more than 100 high schools throughout...
1 Sept 2026
Episode 30 | Legacy and Leadership | Aryne Hudson
Part 2 of David's conversation with dynamic Aryne Hudson for a leadership-packed conversation. Aryne Hudson is a litigation attorney in the Mobile, Alabama, office of Phelps, where she represents clients in complex tort, commercial, employment, and defamation matters. Her practice is grounded in thoughtful advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to serving clients with both precision and integrity. Beyond her legal practice, Aryne is deeply engaged in leadership and service wit...
15 Aug 2026
Episode 29 | Legacy and Leadership | Aryne Hudson
Join David as he sits down with dynamic Aryne Hudson for a leadership packed conversation. Aryne Hudson is a litigation attorney in the Mobile, Alabama office of Phelps, where she represents clients in complex tort, commercial, employment, and defamation matters. Her practice is grounded in thoughtful advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and a commitment to serving clients with both precision and integrity. Beyond her legal practice, Aryne is deeply engaged in leadership and service within h...
1 Aug 2026
Legacy and Leadership | Rebecca Byrne Part 2
Part 2 of David's conversation with Rebecca Byrne. David was fortunate to sit down with Rebecca Byrne, a longtime voice for improvement in Mobile, Alabama. She has solid advice on leadership and humble thoughts on legacy. More on her background below. Enjoy! Rebecca Byrne has been serving as the President & CEO for the Community Foundation of South Alabama for twelve years, leading the foundation in its mission to bring together and direct philanthropic assets to make ...
15 Jul 2026
Legacy and Leadership | Rebecca Byrne part 1
David was fortunate to sit down with Rebecca Byrne, a longtime voice for improvement in Mobile, Alabama. She has solid advice on leadership and humble thoughts on legacy. More on her background below. Enjoy! Rebecca Byrne has been serving as the President & CEO for the Community Foundation of South Alabama for twelve years, leading the foundation in its mission to bring together and direct philanthropic assets to make southwest Alabama a better place. The Foundati...
1 Jul 2026
Legacy and Leadership Episode 24 | Chris Bell - Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation on Legacy and Leadership, host David McKeen continues his discussion with Pastor Chris Bell, diving deeper into the realities of leadership, writing, and building a life that truly matters. Chris shares the behind-the-scenes journey of writing his bestselling book Broken Crown—including the challenges of turning ideas into a finished product and the discipline it takes to follow through. From ditch-digging analogies to hard-earned lessons from mentors, this epi...
15 Jun 2026
Legacy and Leadership Episode 23 | Chris Bell - Part 1
In this episode of Legacy and Leadership, host David McKeen sits down with Pastor Chris Bell—lead pastor of Three Circle Church and a seasoned leader with over 25 years of ministry experience. Chris shares powerful insights from his journey growing up in small-town Mississippi to leading a thriving multi-campus church impacting thousands each week. From his early days in a dynamic church environment to being mentored by influential leaders, Chris unpacks how those formative experiences shape...
1 Jun 2026
Legacy and Leadership Episode 22 | Dr. Charles Smith, Jr. - Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation on Legacy and Leadership, David McKeen continues his discussion with Dr. Charles Smith, President of the University of Mobile, diving deeper into leadership in a divided world and what it takes to lead with clarity, conviction, and humility. Dr. Smith shares practical wisdom on navigating polarization, emphasizing the importance of listening well, seeking to understand others, and leading with calm confidence rather than reaction. He offers a thoughtful perspect...
15 May 2026
Legacy and Leadership | Mobile, AL Sheriff Paul Burch part 2
Enjoy the rest of this dynamic conversation with David McKean and Sheriff Paul Burch. What a humble servant Mobile, Alabama has in Sheriff Paul Burch. You won't want to miss a second of this dynamic conversation with David from a man who truly supports his people, jumps in the field with them, will fight for them with the facts. Talk about a leader leaving a legacy! Sheriff Paul Burch is a Mobile native and a graduate of B.C. Rain High School. He is married and the proud father o...
1 May 2026
Legacy and Leadership | Mobile, AL Sheriff Paul Burch part 1
What a humble servant, Mobile, Alabama, has in Sheriff Paul Burch. You won't want to miss a second of this dynamic conversation with David, a man who truly supports his people, jumps in the field with them, and will fight for them with the facts. Talk about a leader leaving a legacy! Sheriff Paul Burch is a Mobile native and a graduate of B.C. Rain High School. He is married and the proud father of four children. He holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, a bachelor’s degr...
15 Apr 2026
Legacy and Leadership Episode 21 | Dr. Charles Smith, Jr. - Part 1
In this episode of Legacy and Leadership, David McKeen sits down with Dr. Charles Smith, President of the University of Mobile, for a powerful conversation on calling, courage, and what it really means to lead. Dr. Smith shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing in Montgomery, Alabama, to serving in key leadership roles in theological education and ultimately stepping into his current role as university president. Along the way, he opens up about a surprising truth. He did not always ...
1 Apr 2026
Episode 20 Legacy & Leadership | Lee Lawson | Baldwin Alliance | Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin Alliance, we go deeper into the mindset behind perseverance, doubt, and long-term vision. Lee opens up about growing up in a single-parent household, embracing the underdog mentality, and how that competitive fire carried him through a decade-long pursuit of a transformational economic development win. For 10 years, he faced public skepticism, internal pressure, and repeated “almost” moments—before landing one of...
15 Mar 2026
Episode 19 Legacy & Leadership | Lee Lawson | Baldwin Alliance | Part 1
In Part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin Alliance, who has led economic development efforts in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country since 2012. From state championship basketball to leading major corporate recruitment and workforce strategy in Baldwin County, Lee shares how competition, coaching, and adversity shaped his leadership style. A pivotal moment in college—when his coach told him, “You’re going to do a lot of good things ...
2 Mar 2026
Legacy and Leadership Episode 18 | Keith Glines - The Hatch - Part 2
Join David as he continues his conversation with Keith Glines, the Director of Hatch, who champions innovation across life sciences, emerging technologies, and creative ventures. With 20+ years in technology development and publishing—most notably in medical software—Keith brings deep expertise in building tools that improve lives. He founded and led his own company before stepping into the world of startups, where he has since guided tech teams through scaling, product development, and go-to...
20 Feb 2026
Legacy and Leadership | Keith Glines - The Hatch - Part 1
Join David as he enjoys a deep conversation with Keith Glines, the Director of Hatch, where he champions innovation across life sciences, emerging technologies, and creative ventures. With 20+ years in technology development and publishing—most notably in medical software—Keith brings deep expertise in building tools that improve lives. He founded and led his own company before stepping into the world of startups, where he has since guided tech teams through scaling, product development, and ...
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