South Dakota Storytellers
South Dakota Storytellers brings you powerful, personal conversations with South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductees—individuals whose lives and achievements have helped shape our state and reach far beyond its borders.
Each episode explores the defining moments, values, and lessons behind a life of excellence, offering insight and inspiration for anyone curious about the impact one person can make in their lifetime.
Rooted in the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s mission to Champion a Culture of Excellence, this podcast honors remarkable legacies while preserving and sharing the stories that continue to inspire future generations.
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South Dakota Storytellers
A Legacy Built on Principle with Harvey Jewett
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Harvey Jewett, a 2005 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, built a remarkable life across three distinct careers in law, business, and education, guided throughout by a clear and consistent set of principles: respect, accountability, and a deep sense of personal responsibility.
In this episode of South Dakota Storytellers, Angela Kennecke sits down with Harvey to trace the journey from a self-reliant boyhood in Aberdeen to the halls of a Jesuit prep school, from a $215 legal bill that launched a national motel brand to two decades of transforming higher education in South Dakota.
Watch to learn:
- How an independent upbringing and education shaped Harvey's lifelong philosophy
- The story behind Super 8 Motels and the principles that helped grow it into a national brand
- What Harvey and his fellow regents did to revitalize South Dakota's university system
- Why Harvey sees the South Dakota Hall of Fame not as personal recognition, but as part of the mosaic that defines the state
Read more about Harvey Jewett's life and legacy: https://www.sdhalloffame.org/news/a-legacy-built-on-principle-with-harvey-jewett
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