My Story Vault: The Road to 1 Million Miles with Tom Thalmann

Daniel Bennett's journey exemplifies dedication, creativity, and adaptability. From his early days insisting on playing the saxophone to his studies at Roberts Wesleyan and the New England Conservator...

3 Apr 20251h 15min

Sue Mead’s life exemplifies curiosity, bravery, and determination. Her adventurous spirit, ignited in childhood through outdoor explorations and reading National Geographic magazines, led her to a rem...

27 Mar 20251h 49min

Juan Rodriguez’s journey—from New York City’s boroughs to the heart of Providence—charts a powerful narrative of resilience, innovation, and service. In this episode, Juan shares how his upbringing, f...

13 Mar 20251h 10min

Robert’s journey blends his move to the Berkshires to help a credit union with his dream of creating a better children’s car seat. His “jump a creek” mentality—going all in, engaging fully, and using ...

6 Mar 20251h 4min

Jared's journey to becoming an inventor and renewable energy co-founder began with his early creative responses to South Africa’s “rolling blackouts.” His pursuit of new environments—through school an...

27 Feb 20251h 37min

Chef Pete Carvelli’s journey to becoming a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist is anything but conventional. From experimenting with film development and storytelling as a journalist to practicing eth...

20 Feb 20251h 16min

Tom’s zig-zaggy trek to college led him to study engineering and applied math. Over 2 decades, Tom led teams in building out therapeutic centers for Fortune 100/500 biotech firms. After managing billi...

13 Feb 20251h 43min

Ben's family's business revealed the connection between community and progress. From boycotting a new mall to studying at Columbia University, working at MLB Media, his journey focuses on collaboratio...

6 Feb 20251h 8min