In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Blair Revak opens up about her remarkable path from a curious child with a passion for science to a devoted physician serving others with empathy and strength. She shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband David, and how that loss led her to start and lead a Grief Share group—an initiative helping others …

In this epic episode, Dr. JC Doornick—aka The Dragon—opens up about his journey of personal growth, the tools to overcoming adversity, and the deep value of family. He shares how his early morning routine fuels his productivity and how being present with his loved ones is the legacy he's most proud of. We dive into what it really means to make an i…

In this powerful two‐hour episode of Legends of Zegen, I have the privilege of sharing the extraordinary journey of Brian Sweeney. A devoted Christian who has overcome severe health challenges, Brian now faces a new battle—he is on kidney dialysis twice a week while patiently waiting for a kidney transplant. Despite the daily frustrations and the e…

Legends of Zegen is a podcast hosted by Dave Zegen that highlights everyday heroes with extraordinary stories. The show focuses on individuals who have made significant impacts in their communities, careers, or personal lives—whether through resilience, service, or unique life experiences. Dave has interviewed a range of guests, including a morning…

In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Eric Yves Garcia, an award-winning singer, pianist, actor, narrator, and author from New York City. We dive into his incredible journey—how he discovered his passion for music, the experiences that shaped his career, and the many artistic avenues he explores.Beyond his achievements as a performer, Eric…

In this part two episode of our conversation with Rico Lavender—an entrepreneur, designer, traveler, and music enthusiast—we delve into his incredible story of resilience and growth.Rico opens up about his healing journey after divorce and how travel became his sanctuary, helping him find peace and perspective. From navigating the pandemic as a glo…

Rico Lavender is an entrepreneur, designer, traveler, and music enthusiast. He has an incredible origin story and is a true legendary human. In Part One of our conversation with Rico, we dive into his journey as a young entrepreneur with a passion for business that started in his childhood. From mowing lawns in his neighborhood to building multiple…

In Episode 12 of Legends of Zegen, I have the honor of speaking with the extraordinary Craig Blanchette. Craig is an Olympian and Paralympian bronze medalist who competed for Team USA in the 1980s and '90s. Born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD), Craig's story is one of incredible courage, perseverance, and triumph over adversity.Craig'…

In this captivating episode, we travel to the stunning landscapes of Montana to meet the legendary Kathleen Johns, a psychic medium with over 35 years of experience. Kathleen shares her remarkable journey and sheds light on the modern-day life of a psychic. From answering intriguing questions about what psychics do to revealing the secrets behind h…

In Episode 10 of the Legends of Zegen podcast, I’m joined by James Christensen, president of Gateway Bank—the only community bank in Mesa, Arizona. Named Mesa Citizen of the Year in 2022, James is a true legend, known for his selfless leadership and dedication to serving others. In this episode, we discuss his battle with a mental health crisis, th…

In the ninth episode of Legends of Zegen, I sit down withChris Pettit, who shares his incredible journey of losing 120 lbs in just 6 months. With unwavering determination, Chris opens up about what it truly takes to achieve such a remarkable transformation, offering insights into the gritand perseverance needed to tackle both physical and mental ch…

In this episode, Izzy talks about her journey as a morning radio show personality, sharing her passion for radio, how she got started, and what drives her success. She also opens up about becoming a voiceover artist and overcoming fears as an entrepreneur. Izzy’s work doesn’t stop there—she uses her radio platform to support the Lost Our Home pet r…

In this episode, we explore the incredible life and legacy of Ratan Tata, the visionary leader who transformed the Tata Group and became a global icon. From his bold business decisions and philanthropic efforts to some of his most inspiring quotes, we highlight his biggest accomplishments and reveal lesser-known facts about the man behind the legen…

In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring entrepreneur and all-around great human, Sophat Chev. Sophat opens up about what it truly takes to show up and grind every day, sharing invaluable wisdom and life lessons that have fueled his journey to success. From his childhood stories of falling in love with the game of golf to the mindset that dr…

In this episode, we chat with Roufel M. Chowdhury aka RMC, a celebrated fashion designer from Bahrain and the visionary behind the brand Apachi by RMC. Roufel opens up about his path to launching his own fashion line, his deep passion for custom tailoring, and the powerful impact music has on his creative work. He highlights how a perfectly tailore…

In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Mark Newell to dive deep into his passion for boxing and his inspiring work volunteering in the community. We discuss the impact of both in his life, and I ask him to rank his top five greatest boxers of all time—you won’t believe who made his list! Don’t miss this engaging and surprising conversation …

Art MacFarland is world traveling, mountain biking, offroading badass. In this episode we talk about overcoming obstacles like layoffs and successfully a bike-packing trip across the Baja penninsula. We also uncover his passion for being an entrepreneur and starting his own company - Coyote Offroad Adventures. Art is a guy who continues to push him…

In this episode we interviewed Shane Light aka Shane 4K aka Senor Luz. He is a podcaster as well with his own Sports show on Spotify and Apple Music. We ALL want to know where the name Shane4K came from! We have that exclusive information on this episode!We also get in the time machine and go back to talk about Karaoke, the 90's, sports legends, tr…

Episode Numero Uno of the new Legends of Zegen Podcast! On this episode you get to meet FOUR Legends from Phoenix who are in the entrepreneur game. Meet Rico, Jonathan, Eric and Rezza (Ray) as we hang out and discuss everything from flavored toothpicks, the early days of social media, MYSPACE, AI and the chaos of Waymo.…