The Brian Turner Show

12. How Do You Carry a Legacy With Grace?

What does it mean to care for what has been entrusted to you? On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with Helene Harbom for a thoughtful conversation about family, legacy, stewardship, and what it means to live a wealthy life with humility and grace. Born and raised in Denmark, Helene reflects on a childhood shaped by close family, curiosity, humor, and a deep appreciation for seeing how other people live. From her father’s stories at the harbor to an extraordinary aunt who introduced her to medicine, travel, culture, and care, Helene traces the early influences that shaped her perspective on life. The conversation follows Helene from Denmark to America, from marriage and motherhood to the responsibility of becoming a steward of a family legacy. In the wake of profound personal loss, Helene found herself learning how to protect what had been built, support the people she loves, and carry forward a legacy she does not see as simply her own. But this is also a conversation about living fully. About staying curious. About the richness of family, nature, memory, travel, humor, and kindness. Through it all, Helene offers a powerful reminder that wealth is not only what we inherit or preserve. It is also how we live with what has been placed in our care. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/].

11. What If Life's Greatest Riches Cannot Be Counted?

What if the most valuable parts of life never appear on a balance sheet? On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with retired communications director and longtime friend Donna Mennitto for a thoughtful conversation about the stories that shape us, the experiences that influence our relationship with money, and the deeper meaning of a wealthy life. Drawing from a lifetime of work in public service, education, communications, and community leadership, Donna reflects on the lessons she's learned about purpose, loss, family, and the passage of time. Together, she and Brian explore how our earliest experiences influence our financial decisions, why adversity often becomes a source of wisdom, and what it means to have "enough." From inherited values and generational perspectives to mortality, freedom, and the importance of being truly seen, this conversation moves far beyond dollars and cents. Donna offers a refreshing reminder that while money can create security and opportunity, life's greatest riches are often found in the relationships we build, the perspectives we gain, and the meaning we create along the way. This episode is an invitation to reflect on what truly matters and whether the most important measures of a life can ever be counted. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon]

10. Can the People You Lift Up Become Your Greatest Legacy?

Adversity does not define your life. It reveals what matters most. On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with attorney, business advisor, and longtime basketball coach Brian “Coach” Sheahan to discuss the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership, faith, and service. Drawing on nearly five decades of coaching and a distinguished legal career helping business owners plan for the future, Coach shares the lessons that have shaped his approach to success. From a career-ending heart condition as a Division I athlete, to unexpected family challenges, and profound personal loss, he reflects on how life’s most difficult moments can deepen perspective and strengthen purpose. Plus, Brian and Coach explore mentorship, financial stewardship, servant leadership, and the importance of investing in the people around us. Through stories of family, coaching, business, and faith, Coach reveals why some of life’s greatest returns come not from what we accumulate, but from what we contribute. This conversation is a reminder that a wealthy life is measured not only by what you build, but by the impact you have on the people you serve. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/].

9. What If Peace Is the Real Measure of Wealth?

Money is not the be-all and end-all; it’s simply a means to an end. On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with attorney Drew Phillips for an introspective conversation about saving, self-reliance, and the quiet values that make for an impressive life. Drew shares how homeownership in her family stretched across generations, which gave her an early understanding of stability and responsibility, as did watching her parents live modestly while investing in education and opportunity. Her story isn’t only about financial prudence; Drew opens up about the challenges of growing up in predominantly white spaces as a Black woman and learning to navigate differences. She shares how these experiences developed her confidence in knowing she could build a life defined not by status, but by competence and purpose. This conversation is a reminder that a wealthy life is not measured by what you display or how much more you have than others, but about having enough to live with freedom, dignity, and peace. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/].

8. What If Resilience Is the Investment That Pays the Greatest Return?

Sometimes the moments that take everything from us become the ones that define us. On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with retired internist and geriatrician Dr. Andrew Kundrat for a moving conversation about resilience and the importance of leaning in during challenging times. Dr. Kundrat reflects on how the Agnes Flood of 1972 affected his working-class immigrant family. Facing the devastating loss of their home, he talks about the experience rebuilding the house alongside his father while attending high school and working multiple jobs. However, this is not only a story about survival. Through discipline and service, Dr. Kundrat shares how the hardship transformed his understanding of family, security, money, and purpose, which became his foundation for both financial and personal fulfillment. This conversation is a reminder that a wealthy life is not built through accumulation alone, but through resilience, responsibility, and the values we pass on to the people we love. If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/].