Future Success Podcast

After celebrating 10 years of JAG-K, Chuck discusses the history and positive outcomes of Jobs for America's Graduates and JAG-Kansas. This episode features interviews and clips from JAG co-founder Ken Smith, three Kansas governors, former NFL player Garry Gilliam, Jr., and JAG-K students.

A state champion from a school accustomed to winning them, Katelyn Loecker, a former Division 1 basketball player, discusses the high school recruiting process and her career journey that led to her current position as a regional manager for Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas. Most importantly, Katelyn tells Chuck about finding her "why."

Garry Gilliam, Jr is an inspirational speaker, CEO, and real estate developer, and has a passion for helping others. He discusses overcoming challenges growing up, embracing opportunities, and giving back to his community. This former offensive tackle also shares personal stories about life in the NFL, and a behind-the-scenes account of his touchdown scoring catch in a historic NFC Conference game...

Voted by fans as one of the five best players in Wichita State University history, Kansas native Ron Baker was part of an undefeated regular season team and Final Four participant. He also experienced playing on one of the biggest stages of all sports as a member of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Ron recorded this interview with Chuck in March 2021.

Emmy-winning broadcaster Brenda VanLengen joined Chuck on "Coffee with Chuck" in June 2020 to discuss her career, including an excellent opportunity to call a game she wasn't expecting. This classic episode includes a new preview of Brenda's docuseries "If Not for Them," which takes a look at the history of Women's basketball and the pioneers who grew the game.

In celebration of College Basketball in March, Chuck revisits a 2020 interview with CBS Sports Broadcaster Otis Livingston. Otis is a former college basketball player with the University of Kansas and the University of Idaho. He joined Chuck and JAG-K students to discuss his career path and lessons learned in sports and life.

Toby Cook started his career in broadcasting at a young age, moved into a role with the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals, and is now Director of Public Relations for the University of Kansas Health System. He shares his journey and advice on pursuing your dreams.

JAG-K student leaders from across the state converged on the Kansas State Capitol, where they were recognized in the House of Representatives and the Senate. They also had an opportunity to testify before the Senate Education Committee.

JAG-K graduate Tiannah discusses how JAG-K helped her become a better student and discover a career as a public safety dispatcher.

SVP of Programming Bev Mortimer had a 33-year career in public education as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. In this episode of Espresso Yourself with Chuck, Bev discusses her career path and some of the interesting things she has done in her life.

Joe Macklin is a Kansas City guy, who loves his community and wants to give back. This Grammy-nominated artist, engineer, arranger, and songwriter has worked with the biggest names in music, and he tells Chuck why it's important to him to live in Kansas City and help young people succeed.

College football fans know about the remarkable turnaround at Kansas State University under the direction of legendary coach Bill Snyder. They know less about the man who hired Snyder, even though he is a 5-time national coach of the year, a member of 5 Halls of Fame, and has lived an extraordinary life. Chuck spends an hour with Steve Miller, one of the most interesting people in America.

Sam Brownback served in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, as Governor of Kansas, and as Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom. Chuck visits with Ambassador Brownback about his career path, including the highlights and biggest challenges.

Pat Grogan was a high school dropout who did not let adversity define his future. He tells his story of joining the US Army, learning a trade, and then starting a business that has grown significantly in a relatively short period of time.

Chuck visits with former college basketball player and coach Byron Samuels about life and his career path that started as a Division 1 player but led to a dream of teaching. He shares one of the defining moments in his life when an assistant principal showed Byron some "tough love." Byron was one of the key note speakers of the JAG-K 2022 Leadership Development Conference.

Chuck talks to former KU national champion basketball player Jeff Gueldner about his new book "Without You" as told to former KU Associate Sports Information Director Jeff Bollig. There are lessons about gratitude, perseverance, hard work, and change. Jeff shares several stories about KU basketball, important relationships, and dealing with failure and major illness.

Chuck visits with @FOX4 News Kansas City news anchor and reporter John Holt. Hear about his youth growing up in Great Bend, Kansas, some of the toughest stories he's had to cover, and the one assignment he hopes to have one day.

Chuck visits with former JAG-K student and the first ever Jobs for America's Graduates National Career Association president.