Power of Human Stories
The Power of Human Stories is a podcast about the lives we build, the work we pursue, and the experiences that shape how we see the world.
Hosted by Rolando Vega, owner and founder of video production company Vega Productions, each episode features an honest, unhurried conversation with creatives, entrepreneurs, leaders, and builders from a wide range of paths. Together, we explore where they came from, what they’ve carried with them, and how their stories continue to influence who they are becoming.
This isn’t a show about highlight reels or polished success narratives. It’s about the real journeys behind the work — the seasons of uncertainty, the turning points, the risks taken, and the moments that quietly changed everything.
Some guests work in film, music, business, education, or leadership. Others build companies, create art, or shape communities. What they share isn’t a formula, but perspective — stories in progress that reflect the complexity of real life and meaningful work.
At its core, The Power of Human Stories exists to slow things down. To listen well. To create space for conversations that often don’t happen when we’re busy performing, producing, or rushing to the next thing.
Along the way, you may recognize pieces of your own story — moments of clarity, doubt, ambition, or change — and find yourself reflecting on where you’ve been, where you are, and where you might be headed next.
These are conversations worth sitting in.
You might be surprised by the power some of these stories hold.
Power of Human Stories
Latest Episodes
04. Kris Cravey, "From Seminary to Private Equity"
In this episode of The Power of Human Stories, I sit down with Kris Cravey, a longtime leader, operator, professor, and someone I’ve personally learned a lot from over the years. Kris and I first met when he was leading the MBA program...
03. Ethan McDowell, "From Wyoming to Hollywood"
In this episode of The Power of Human Stories, Rolando Vega interviews actor and producer Ethan McDowell, who shares his journey from a small town in Wyoming to the bustling film industry in Los Angeles and beyond. Ethan discusses his early pas...
02. Roland Bingaman, "From Band Life to Scoring Films"
In this episode, Rolando interviews composer Roland Bingaman, who shares his journey from a musical upbringing in Pennsylvania to becoming a successful composer for films, commercials, and documenta...