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Legends - Extraordinary Lives

Legends - Extraordinary Lives

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 Success Made to Last Legends podcast is about ordinary people that have become extraordinary through simple, significant actions. We celebrate these people and listen carefully for their lessons. We think our guests become the best mentors to the rest of the world.

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  • TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN podcast with Neal Newsom, founder of Newsom Vineyards

    TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN podcast with Neal Newsom, founder of Newsom Vineyards
    Feb 26 2026
    TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN podcast featuring Neal Newsom, pioneer in Texas grape growing and winemaking.

    Neal's family had grown cotton around Lubbock for over a century, but concerns about water shortages and a desire to diversify led him to explore new crops- ultimately choosing wine grapes.

    Neal planted three acres of Cabernet Sauvingnon on very challenging land. The first commercial crop in 1989 brought back about $500 to a winery in Garden City- a humble start that set the course for the business.

    Over decades, he and his wife Janice expanded to 150 acreas with 19 varieties including reds and whites like Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Pinot Grigio, Albanino and more.

    Neal is well known in the Texas wine community not just growing grapes but also for hosting educational events like Newsom Grape Day to bring growers and winemakers together.

    Visit www.newsomvineyards.com

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    23 min
  • TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN with Paul Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Wineries

    TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN with Paul Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Wineries
    Feb 26 2026
    LIVE from the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Convention, our GO TEXAN podcast team interviews the illuminaries of the $24 billion wine industry in our Lone Star state.

    Paul Bonarrigo is the 7th Paul in the lineage of Messina Hof winery leader with his wife Karen, current president of the industry association (TWGGA-Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association). They took over leadership of Messina Hof in 2013 from Paul's parents Merrill and Paul.

    They are the first family of Texas wine- six generations of winemaking history, and steadfast commitment, Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo established the fourth oldest winery in Texas. Now a second-generation family business, with a seventh-generation winemaker in place, Paul Mitchell and his wife, Karen, lead the most awarded winery in Texas.

    Paul and Merrill were approached for a study on grape feasibility in Texas from a Texas A&M graduate student. Armed with that data, the Bonarrigos planted the first Messina Hof vineyard at their home in Bryan, TX. The one-acre experimental location consisted of varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Lenoir.The Bonarrigos didn’t intend to open a tasting room initially. However, after their neighbors kept knocking on the door and asking to try and then buy the wine, it quickly became obvious that Messina Hof needed a hospitality program. For the first four years, the Bonarrigos dedicated themselves to the vineyard lifestyle by honing the time-tested methods and practices of the winemaking trade. In 1981, Messina Hof began its award-winning legacy with a medal in the Texas State Fair for a Black Spanish-Cabernet blend. With this first victory, the Messina Hof mantra came to life: “Anything is Possible.”



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    23 min
  • TrulySignificant.com honors Mike Berenstain and his parents Stan and Jan, best selling children's authors

    TrulySignificant.com honors Mike Berenstain and his parents Stan and Jan, best selling children's authors
    Dec 20 2025
    Mike Berenstain is the son of Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mike now oversees the Berenstain Bears enchanting bears writing and designing all books.

    The Berenstains are now featured in the book Truly Significant. Visit www.trulysignificant.com to hear their complete story.
    Mike Berenstain holds significant cultural and literary importance, particularly within the realm of children's literature. His impact can be understood by exploring his legacy, contributions, and role in continuing a family tradition. 1. Legacy and Family Tradition Mike Berenstain is the son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, the creators of the beloved Berenstain Bears book series. After Jan's passing in 2012 (Stan passed in 2005), Mike took over full creative control of the series, ensuring its continuity while preserving its values.
    • Inheritance of Vision: Mike grew up immersed in the creative process of the Berenstain Bears. He collaborated with his mother starting in the late 1990s and co-authored several titles, learning directly from the original creators.
    • Preserving and Modernizing: He maintained the tone, moral instruction, and aesthetic of the original books while addressing contemporary topics like internet safety, bullying, and environmentalism.
    2. Contributions as a Writer and Illustrator Mike Berenstain is both an author and illustrator, combining storytelling with visual art in a manner that remains consistent with the classic Berenstain style:
    • Authored Hundreds of Titles: Since taking over the series, Mike has written and illustrated dozens of new Berenstain Bears books.
    • Faith-Based Branch: He introduced a Christian-themed line of Berenstain Bears books in partnership with Zonderkidz, a religious publisher. These stories incorporate Biblical values and teachings, expanding the series’ audience.
    3. Thematic and Cultural Significance
    • Moral and Educational Storytelling: Like his parents, Mike uses the Bear family as a mirror for real-life family dynamics, teaching lessons in responsibility, honesty, respect, and empathy.
    • Generational Appeal: His work appeals to parents who grew up with the series and now share it with their own children, making the Berenstain Bears a multi-generational phenomenon.
    4. Artistic Legacy Beyond the Bears, Mike Berenstain has also worked as a professional illustrator, contributing to magazines, textbooks, and his own picture books. He holds a degree from the Philadelphia College of Art and has a rich artistic foundation that informs his style and approach. 5. Continuing a Cultural Icon Mike’s stewardship of the franchise has kept the Berenstain Bears relevant in a fast-changing literary landscape. Under his direction:
    • The brand has expanded to include e-books, animated specials, and merchandising.
    • The books continue to appear on bestseller lists and are staples in schools and libraries.
    Conclusion Mike Berenstain is significant not just as the heir to a classic children’s series, but as a thoughtful creator who has sustained and evolved a beloved cultural brand. Through his writing and illustrations, he honors his family’s legacy while ensuring its resonance for new generations.


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    24 min
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