What does it really look like to go from success to significance—and what does it cost to get there?

In this episode of Fulfillionaire, JP Newman sits down with Lawton Cummings, General Partner at Capital Factory, for a deeply personal conversation about wealth, health, and the hard-won wisdom that comes from building an extraordinary career while battling stage four cancer. From her roots as a white-collar defense attorney and law professor to becoming one of the few female general partners in venture capital, Lawton shares how losing her father at 14, surviving two cancer diagnoses, and raising a family during wartime deployments shaped her understanding of what truly matters.

Together, they explore the money stories that hold us back, why presence wealth matters more than time wealth, and how saying no to anything less than a 10 out of 10 has transformed both their lives and investments.

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Lawton Cummings is a General Partner at Capital Factory, the center of gravity for tech entrepreneurs in Texas, where she sources and leads investments in high-growth startups. Previously, she was a partner at Notley Ventures, investing across venture, real estate, and private equity to fund community-driven initiatives. Earlier in her career, Lawton was a law professor teaching commercial law and responsible AI, and she served as CEO of Austin 100 as well as co-founding the American Constitution Society. She holds the singular distinction of having served simultaneously on an ACLU board of directors and as a legal analyst for the Fox News Network. Lawton is a proud breast cancer survivor, married to her husband Craig for 32 years, and the mother of two.

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JP Newman is the founder of Thrive FP and the creator of the Fulfillionaire movement, which explores the intersection of wealth, purpose, and personal fulfillment. After decades of working with high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs, JP recognized a common truth: financial success alone doesn't create a meaningful life. Through the Fulfillionaire Podcast, live events, and community gatherings, JP helps leaders rethink success and design lives rooted in authenticity, connection, and impact.

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