Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:32:59 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horatio-alger-association0 en © 2026 Horatio Alger Association Against the Odds yes 02c8a5fd-24b4-5833-b2a6-d85b5a63de10 wdevizia@horatioalger.org 38be1660-b29c-11f1-96f5-af7fe5e19877 Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans wdevizia@horatioalger.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9j6dx613or3w1btt81g966a255cu?.jpg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horatio-alger-association0 Against the Odds - Jon Pritchett, Co-Founder, President and CEO Nextran Truck Centers Jon Pritchett’s life is defined by three simple values: integrity, hard work and a commitment to excellence. Through humble beginnings and personal and professional sacrifices, he has redefined what it means to be a true leader.

]]> Jon Pritchett’s life is defined by three simple values: integrity, hard work and a commitment to excellence. Through humble beginnings and personal and professional sacrifices, he has redefined what it means to be a true leader.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610835 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 922 1 11 full false Against the Odds - Adrienne Arsht, Executive Vice Chair Atlantic Council Adrienne Arsht grew up with a strong belief in the power of resilience and hard work. Through community connection and a commitment to helping others, she has emerged as a role model for generations to come.

]]> Adrienne Arsht grew up with a strong belief in the power of resilience and hard work. Through community connection and a commitment to helping others, she has emerged as a role model for generations to come.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610830 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 963 1 1 full false Against the Odds - William Mills, President and Owner MPW Enterprises, L.L.C. As one of nine children growing up in southern Louisiana, William Mills faced financial hardship, academic struggles and personal loss. Through perseverance, faith and an unwavering drive to find his purpose, he built a successful career and philanthropic legacy to be proud of.

]]> As one of nine children growing up in southern Louisiana, William Mills faced financial hardship, academic struggles and personal loss. Through perseverance, faith and an unwavering drive to find his purpose, he built a successful career and philanthropic legacy to be proud of.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610824 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1317 1 8 full false Against the Odds - Thomas Baltimore, Chairman and CEO Park Hotels & Resorts Thomas Baltimore remains steadily grounded in his philosophy of “three P’s” – prayer, preparation and perseverance. He has excelled against the odds and today creates opportunities for deserving young people to access life-changing educational opportunities.

]]> Thomas Baltimore remains steadily grounded in his philosophy of “three P’s” – prayer, preparation and perseverance. He has excelled against the odds and today creates opportunities for deserving young people to access life-changing educational opportunities.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610820 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1703 1 2 full false Against the Odds - William Berry, Former CEO Continental Resources, Inc. William Berry’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance. Throughout his life, he faced challenges that might have stopped others in their tracks. Instead, he leaned into education and reframed his adversity as opportunity.

]]> William Berry’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance. Throughout his life, he faced challenges that might have stopped others in their tracks. Instead, he leaned into education and reframed his adversity as opportunity.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610817 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1862 1 3 full false Against the Odds - Lee Greenwood, American Musician, Singer, Songwriter A deep and unwavering love of country has defined Lee Greenwood’s life. His journey through hardship has shaped a lasting legacy through music, patriotism and an unwavering pursuit of the American Dream.

]]> A deep and unwavering love of country has defined Lee Greenwood’s life. His journey through hardship has shaped a lasting legacy through music, patriotism and an unwavering pursuit of the American Dream.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610814 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1719 full false Against the Odds - Fernando De Leon, Founder and CEO Leon Capital Group Fernando De Leon was granted a rare opportunity: the “golden ticket” to pursue education in the United States. The journey was anything but easy, but against the odds, Mr. De Leon discovered the success that awaited him beyond the border.

]]> Fernando De Leon was granted a rare opportunity: the “golden ticket” to pursue education in the United States. The journey was anything but easy, but against the odds, Mr. De Leon discovered the success that awaited him beyond the border.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610803 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1826 1 4 full false Against the Odds - Victor Winkler, President and CEO Metro Metals Northwest, Inc Raised by Holocaust survivors, Victor Winkler understood perseverance on a deep level. After taking over his family’s struggling scrap metal business, he transformed it into a thriving enterprise and now champions younger generations as they seek to overcome adversity.

]]> Raised by Holocaust survivors, Victor Winkler understood perseverance on a deep level. After taking over his family’s struggling scrap metal business, he transformed it into a thriving enterprise and now champions younger generations as they seek to overcome adversity.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610839 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 869 1 12 full false Against the Odds - Tony DiBenedetto, Founder and Chair Think Big for Kids Forced to become completely self-sufficient at a young age, Tony DiBenedetto believes deeply in the transformative power of education and how mentors can set students on a path towards a brighter future.

]]> Forced to become completely self-sufficient at a young age, Tony DiBenedetto believes deeply in the transformative power of education and how mentors can set students on a path towards a brighter future.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Buzzsprout-19610776 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 827 1 5 full false Against the Odds - Howard Dvorkin, Founder and Chairman Debt.com After losing his father at a young age, Howard Dvorkin committed himself to his studies and fostered his entrepreneurial spirit, founding a company that helps people regain control of their lives.

]]> After losing his father at a young age, Howard Dvorkin committed himself to his studies and fostered his entrepreneurial spirit, founding a company that helps people regain control of their lives.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans e11d011e-0792-4bcb-b18e-0dff8e1036c2 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:14:15 -0400 1759 1 6 full false Against the Odds Christopher "Topher" Merrill, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Harrison Street With a willingness to take risks and a resilient spirit when things didn’t always go his way, Christopher Merrill has built a business with global reach and now focuses on creating opportunities for others through mentorship and education.

]]> With a willingness to take risks and a resilient spirit when things didn’t always go his way, Christopher Merrill has built a business with global reach and now focuses on creating opportunities for others through mentorship and education.

]]> Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans 925033df-e907-4545-b8c0-af05674dea52 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:12:56 -0400 915 1 7 full false Against the Odds - Ken Kendrick, Managing General Partner Arizona Diamondbacks Ken Kendrick’s journey from small-town beginnings to software entrepreneur and Major League Baseball team owner highlights the important role of risk-taking in success and in building a legacy you’re proud of.

]]> Ken Kendrick’s journey from small-town beginnings to software entrepreneur and Major League Baseball team owner highlights the important role of risk-taking in success and in building a legacy you’re proud of.

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