In the Season One finale of The Other Side of Success, Tyler sits down with Alabama’s most trusted voice during crisis — Chief Meteorologist James Spann. Known for his calm presence during deadly tornado outbreaks, Spann opens up about the private storms he’s weathered behind the camera: a broken home, early trauma, and the long road to faith and forgiveness.

This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and hard truth — from electric fences and ashtray VBS crafts to leadership under pressure and rebuilding after loss. Whether you’re from Alabama or not, this one will stay with you.

• ​The childhood trauma that shaped Spann’s work ethic
• ​How April 27, 2011 changed his life forever
• ​The night a tornado hit his own house
• ​Balancing public pressure with private pain
• ​Why his real legacy is in children's ministry — not weather
• ​A deeply personal story about forgiving his father
• ​How he defines real success in today’s chaotic world
• ​📚 Book: Weathering Life by James Spann – Buy on Amazon
• ​📖 Recommended Reading: All Over But the Shoutin’ & The Prince of Frogtown by Rick Bragg
• ​🎧 WeatherBrains Podcast – weatherbrains.com
• ​Instagram @spannwx
• ​Twitter/X @spann
• ​Facebook @JamesSpann
• ​YouTube – Weather Updates
• ​Instagram: @theothersideofsuccesspod
• ​All Episodes & Platforms: linktr.ee/theothersideofsuccess

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