The “Why” Behind What We Do Matters

The World’s First Combination Candy Bar

One of Hollywood's Greatest Composers

On this episode of Our American Stories, regular contributor, Paul Kotz, shares how he helped a frustrated student look past their circumstances and get to why what they were doing matters. Laurie Spradley, who now runs The Goo Goo Cluster, shares some history about the delicious candy bar and its new adventures in Nashville, TN. Virginia Mancini, the wife of one of Hollywood's greatest composers who created the 'Pink Panther Theme' and 'Moon River' from Breakfast at Tiffany's among other pieces, Henry Mancini, tells us their love story and life together. 

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Time Codes: 

00:00 - The “Why” Behind What We Do Matters

12:30 - The World’s First Combination Candy Bar

25:00 - The Story of One of Hollywood's Greatest Composers

On this episode of Our American Stories, regular contributor,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087783YN6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087783YN6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" data-link="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087783YN6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0">Paul Kotz</a>, shares how he helped a frustrated student look past their circumstances and get to why&nbsp;what they were doing matters. Laurie Spradley, who now runs The Goo Goo Cluster, shares some history about the delicious candy bar and its new adventures in Nashville, TN. Virginia Mancini, the wife of one of Hollywood's greatest composers who created the '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp6z3s1Gig0">Pink Panther Theme</a>' and '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73CSB08Y3is">Moon River</a>' from Breakfast at Tiffany's among other pieces, Henry Mancini, tells us their love story and life together.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
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Time Codes:&nbsp;
00:00 - The &ldquo;Why&rdquo; Behind What We Do Matters
12:30 - The World&rsquo;s First Combination Candy Bar
25:00 - The Story of One of Hollywood's Greatest Composers

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP301: The “Why” Behind What We Do Matters, The World’s First Combination Candy Bar and The Story of One of Hollywood's Greatest Composers

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