From the Basketball Court to the Governor’s Mansion: A Story of Risk, Reinvention, and Purpose What does it look like to leave a successful business career and step into the political arena for the first time — and win? In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to unpack a journey that few could have predicted. Before he ever ran for office, Youngkin built a decades-long career in private equity, rising to become co-CEO of The

From Fearless Work to Lasting Impact: Gay Hart Gaines on Going Big Few lives illustrate the power of fearless commitment quite like Gay Hart Gaines. Across decades in public affairs, philanthropy, and historic preservation, Gaines has repeatedly stepped into moments that demanded courage, conviction, and an extraordinary work ethic. On this episode of the Going Big! podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Gaines to explore how a life shaped by mentors, history, and an unwav

Why Going Big Today Often Looks Small, Uncomfortable, and Ambitious One of the most counterintuitive ideas to emerge from my recent conversation with Tyler Cowen is this: going big today often has very little to do with size. We’re living in a moment where a single person, a tiny team, or even one voice paired with the right tools can exert influence that once required massive institutions. A solo YouTuber can reach millions. A small research group using AI can outperform ent

From McDonald’s to the Dean’s Office: Scott Beaulier’s Vision for Higher Ed What does it look like to lead a business school with grit, urgency, and a deep understanding of opportunity? For Scott Beaulier, Dean of the University of Wyoming’s College of Business, it starts with remembering where you came from—and never forgetting who you serve. In this episode of Going Big! , host Kevin Gentry interviews one of higher education’s most entrepreneurial and unorthodox leaders.

Entrepreneurship, Faith, and the Future: Tim Busch’s Vision for Cultural Renewal Tim Busch is no ordinary entrepreneur. A practicing attorney turned hospitality investor, real estate developer, philanthropist, and Catholic thought leader, Busch’s life is a case study in integrating personal faith with public impact. On this episode of Going Big! , he sits down with Kevin Gentry for a sweeping conversation about business, culture, family, and the bold vision that drives it al

Little People, Big Callings: How Dan Marotta Went from Marine Biology to Church Planting in Richmond We often think that the people who “go big” are the ones who start out chasing it. But that’s rarely the case. The more conversations I’ve had on this podcast, the more I’ve seen a pattern emerge: the people making the biggest difference didn’t begin with a five-point plan to change the world. They started with something small — a painful experience, a quiet sense of callin