The Brian Turner Show

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/.

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 

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/⁠.

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/⁠. 

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/.

What If Letting Go Is the Real Path to Wealth?

What happens when you stop chasing everything you thought you needed and start experiencing what actually fulfills you?
On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with the owner of Ojas Retreat Center, Gabrielle Kali Om, for a conversation about breaking away from convention and stepping into a life shaped by purpose, practice, and presence.
Gabrielle shares her journey from a traditional upbringing to one defined by adventure, sailing, and spiritual discovery, revealing how discipline, mentorship, and early life challenges laid the groundwork for a liberated lifestyle. At the center of that transformation is yoga, not just as a physical practice, but as a philosophy that reshaped how she understands purpose, attachment, and what it means to live freely.
She explores the shift from seeking external achievement to cultivating internal alignment, and how true understanding comes not from knowledge, but from lived experience through consistent practice. From teaching students across generations to embracing simplicity, Gabrielle shows how the principles of yoga can be applied far beyond the mat.
This is a conversation about redefining wealth through presence, compassion, and ease of being. A reminder that the most meaningful life is not built by accumulation, but through freedom, health, and the courage to live in alignment with your values.
To learn more from Gabrielle, follow her on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gabriellekaliom/⁠. You can also keep up with her yoga offerings at⁠ https://www.yoginikali.com/⁠ and check out Ojas Retreat Center at ⁠https://www.ojasretreatcenter.com⁠.
If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/⁠.

How Do You Build a Healthy Life Where Your Time Is Truly Yours?

Money can buy many things. But what it really gives you is choice.
On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with entrepreneur, fitness coach, and The Mindful Movement co-founder Les Raymond for a wide-ranging conversation about health, time, and what it actually means to live a wealthy life.
Les shares his philosophy on movement, not just in the gym, but in life. From how we use our bodies to how we spend our time and energy, everything comes back to intention. Drawing from his work with clients and his own journey, he explores why health is the foundation for everything we want to do and how financial security simply creates the opportunity to choose.
The conversation moves through fitness, stress, nutrition, and the tradeoffs we make every day. It also touches on how we think about money itself, from saving and spending to emerging ideas like Bitcoin, not as speculation, but as a way to store the value of your time and effort.
It is a conversation about aligning your health, your time, and your choices with what actually matters. And about the idea that a wealthy life is not something you accumulate. It is something you practice.
Learn more from Les and The Mindful Movement at ⁠https://www.themindfulmovement.com⁠, and check out CoreWorks Fitness at ⁠https://coreworksfitness.com/⁠. Be sure to subscribe to @TheMindfulMovement and @TheMindfulMovementPodcast1 on YouTube and don’t miss “The Mindful Movement Podcast” at ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindful-movement-podcast-and-community/id1180172272⁠.
If you’d like to reach out to Brian, connect with him on LinkedIn at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-turner-procyon/⁠.

What Do You Prioritize When Money Is No Longer the Constraint?

Financial security is not the end goal. It is the starting point.
On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with tax partner principal Rivka Bier for a thoughtful conversation about financial security, self-awareness, and what it really takes to live with intention.
Rivka shares why wealth starts with security. The ability to meet your needs, plan for the future, and create the foundation for something more. From there, the conversation expands into how we define goals, how we separate wants from needs, and how small, intentional decisions shape the lives we build.
Drawing from her work, her leadership philosophy, and her role as a mother of four, Rivka explores how these principles apply across every domain. Family, business, and personal growth.
This is a conversation about building a life that reflects who you are and who you want to become. And about the idea that a wealthy life is not found. It is created through clarity, intention, and action.
 

When Does Freedom Arrive After a Lifetime of Rebuilding?

What does it really take to build a life and then rebuild it again and again?
On this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with entrepreneur Michael DeMos for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the long road to freedom. From a childhood shaped by instability and survival to building and losing businesses, Michael shares the honest truth about what it means to bet on yourself when there is no safety net.
Along the way, Michael reflects on the experiences that shaped him. Joining the Army to pay for college. Discovering the unpredictable highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Losing nearly everything and starting over multiple times. And ultimately redefining what “enough” really means.
But this conversation goes far beyond business or financial success. It is about the people who show up when life breaks open. A friend who writes a check with no questions asked. Clients who become lifelong allies. And a father whose final years helped Michael understand what truly matters.
Now recently retired, Michael is stepping into a new chapter. Trading deadlines and deals for exploration, family, and the freedom to “surf the wave” of whatever comes next. It is a powerful reflection on risk, purpose, relationships, and the quiet realization that wealth may not be what you accumulate. It may be what you are finally free to experience.

How Do Small Choices Become Generational Change?

What if the seeds of wealth are planted long before we know we’re planting them?
In this episode of The Brian Turner Show, Brian sits down with Maureen Kavjian to explore her incredible journey of financial empowerment, family values, and life lessons. As a second-generation American with roots in Irish and Armenian immigrant families, Maureen shares how the challenges and sacrifices of her ancestors shaped her philosophy on education, hard work, and financial independence.
From her early fascination with stocks to managing her household's finances and leading a 20-year women’s investment group, Maureen reveals the secrets to building generational wealth and fostering financial literacy within her family. Hear how she and her husband supported their four children’s diverse dreams while maintaining a frugal yet fulfilling lifestyle.
Packed with insights on the power of compounding, navigating tough times, and teaching kids about money, this episode is a heartfelt and practical guide to creating a wealthy life...beyond just financial success. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that proves wealth is not only what you earn but how you live.