In this episode of The Great Unfamous, host Jim Thompson sits down with Sarah Teti — a singer, songwriter, civic leader, and newly named Citizen of the Year — to explore how small acts, offered with heart, can grow into something extraordinary.

Sarah shares the surprising story behind her rise from quiet community volunteer to the driving force behind a food pantry that now serves thousands. Along the way, she reflects on how music, empathy, and a fierce sense of dignity for others have helped her build not just programs — but community, hope, and change.

From her earliest songs to her mission work in Malawi, Sarah’s story is a reminder that real purpose doesn’t arrive all at once — it’s discovered, one choice, one act, one song at a time.

If you've ever wondered whether small actions can truly make a difference, this conversation might help.

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It’s not easy to catch lightning in a bottle, but Dr. Bill Monroe did it and spent the rest of his career trying to repeat it in numerous forms.

Before leading one of the most respected honors colleges in the country at the University of Houston, Dr. Monroe did something even rarer—he created intellectual electricity at McMurry College.

Over lunch, tennis courts and pickup basketball games, he helped build a space where young minds spoke boldly, thought deeply, and disagreed with respect. It wasn’t a syllabus—it was a spark.

That spark lit the fire in countless students, including silver-tongued storyteller Mark Williams, who we met in Episode 26. In this episode, we find out from Dr. Monroe what it takes to assemble a group of people who push, listen, take down and lift up their colleagues, plus the Great Unfamous figures who shaped him.

It’s a conversation about legacy without trophies, just changed lives -- lots of tactical guidance here.

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In this episode we meet, Khoa Le, an artist, entrepreneur, and filmmaker whose true medium is possibility. From directing films to launching companies, winning awards, and redefining how independent creators get promoted and paid, Khoa’s journey is one of relentless innovation.

Khoa overcame early hardships to attend Juilliard and Rutgers, building multiple seven-figure businesses, including Kvibe Studios, Live Picture Studios, and Sutudu Media—a platform reimagining opportunities for independent artists. His filmmaking credits include biopics on Walt Disney, Jeff Bezos, Jose Feliciano, and his latest feature film, “Christmas Cowboy,” debuted on Amazon Prime last November.

But beyond his impressive résumé, Khoa is a mentor, leader, and advocate for creators everywhere. His mission? To inspire others to make their own dreams come true.

Join us as we dive into Khoa’s journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the people who helped shape his path.

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