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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.
Great Aspirations
Latest Episodes
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 un...
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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 pre...
Beyond the Fairway: Purpose, Giving, and Legacy with Harris English
Hosted by Wealthspire CEO, Mike LaMena, This season of Great Aspirations is centered on a simple but powerful idea: the power of giving.At Wealthspire, we talk often about success, growth, and opportunity—but we believe true wealth is me...
From Breaking News to Building Legacy: Angie Lau's Journey to Living a Life Fulfilled
In this episode, Mike LaMena talks to Angie Lau, an award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur and someone who’s deeply passionate about shaping a brighter future for the next generation. She is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of ASRV’s Li...
Dreams Achieved: Caroline Gaynor's Lessons from Guiding Visually Impaired Athletes
In this episode, Mike LaMena speaks to Caroline Gaynor, vice president, relationship director and investment specialist at Avantis Investors®. Prior to joining Avantis Investors, Caroline served as a regional director at Dimensional Fund Adviso...
