In this episode of The WIN Podcast: What’s Important Now, we explore the strange world of Guinness World Records to uncover a deeper truth: you can optimize for almost anything—even when it doesn’t actually matter. Through extreme examples, we highlight how easy it is to chase the wrong metrics in money, life, and decision-making.
Because in the end, the real risk isn’t losing—it’s winning a game that was never worth playing.
Most people expect the path to wealth to be a straight line—but just like the roads we drive every day, it’s anything but. In this episode, we explore why curves, bridges, and changing conditions aren’t flaws in the journey—they’re intentional design features that keep us moving forward safely and efficiently.
Using real-world road engineering as a guide, we break down how volatility, preparation, strong financial foundations, and ongoing adjustments all play a role in building lasting wealth. If your financial path feels unpredictable, this episode will help you see why that might be exactly what it’s supposed to look like.
The pain felt by the loss of a child is indescribable.
That is why seeking support is essential, even more so from people who really know what you feel.
In this episode, Corey Heimensen continues the conversation with Travis and Jessica Remme. This time they go in-depth regarding the Oaklyn Foundation and what they do to help parents who have lost their child.
Travis and Jessica discuss:
Details about the Oaklyn Foundation and the events they organize to help families
The resources and support they give to families who have lost children, including hand-crafting weighted bears
The importance of talking about loss and how their nonprofit has helped over 760 families in 34 states and Canada
The power of sharing personal stories and stepping into uncomfortable opportunities to help others
The hard work and dedication required to achieve success
Corey’s commitment to supporting the Oaklyn Foundation
Oaklyn was born on January 4, 2018, after an amazing pregnancy! What Travis and Jessica Remme didn’t know was that Oaklyn was born with an extremely rare Hemangioma on her liver that ruptured due to the pressure of delivery. After 10 hours, many blood transfusions, her heart stopping more times than they could count, and an unsuccessful surgery, they had to make the decision to let her go live with our Lord and Savior. This was the hardest decision of their lives.
What they found after the loss of their little girl was that there was little to no support for grieving families. In years past, infant and child loss was something that was kept secret, never to be discussed or talked about. Having walked this painful journey themselves, they discovered firsthand that talking about your child and celebrating them daily mends the heart a bit. After a time, they talked about Oaklyn with joy and pride, instead of pain and hurt. Their hope is that the Oaklyn Foundation can be that source of comfort for families during this difficult time in their life. They have walked this path, share the same pain in their hearts daily and understand a bit of what families are going through. They are here for you and would love to help your honor and remember your sweet child.
Life can sometimes take an unexpected turn that can leave a lasting impact on us.
Hearing about the experiences of others can provide us with valuable insight and help us cultivate the proper mentality going forward.
In this episode, Corey Heimensen sits down with Jessica and Travis Remme. They share the story behind the sudden death of their daughter Oaklyn. Additionally, they talk about what motivated them to start the Oaklyn Foundation which aims to support couples who have lost a child.
Travis and Jessica discuss:
Their background and some details about the Oaklyn Foundation
The sudden loss of their newborn daughter, Oaklyn
The aftermath of the situation and how it mentally affected them
The importance of faith
How the loss of their daughter made them get more united as a marriage
The surprising divorce rate after the passing of a child
Oaklyn was born on January 4, 2018, after an amazing pregnancy! What Travis and Jessica Remme didn’t know was that Oaklyn was born with an extremely rare Hemangioma on her liver that ruptured due to the pressure of delivery. After 10 hours, many blood transfusions, her heart stopping more times than they could count, and an unsuccessful surgery, they had to make the decision to let her go live with our Lord and Savior. This was the hardest decision of their lives.
What they found after the loss of their little girl was that there was little to no support for grieving families. In years past, infant and child loss was something that was kept secret, never to be discussed or talked about. Having walked this painful journey themselves, they discovered firsthand that talking about your child and celebrating them daily mends the heart a bit. After a time, they talked about Oaklyn with joy and pride, instead of pain and hurt. Their hope is that the Oaklyn Foundation can be that source of comfort for families during this difficult time in their life. They have walked this path, share the same pain in their hearts daily and understand a bit of what families are going through. They are here for you and would love to help your honor and remember your sweet child.
When we reach a certain age or stage in life, we start to think about leaving our belongings to our children or any other person who, according to us, deserves it.
But sometimes, this process is not always in a straight line and can entail many conditions that must be respected.
In this episode of The WIN Podcast, What’s Important Now, Corey Heimensen dives into the aspect of conditional giving and connects it to the Super Bowl in six steps. Additionally, Corey explains the implications of conditional giving for the parties involved and some examples.
Corey discusses:
The concept of conditional giving
Why your children must have a positive experience in investing so they can contribute to their long-term goals
How the course of giving or passing wealth to children varies depending on the parents
The effects of inheriting money at a young age without the proper wisdom
