Beyond the Uniform

Lior Izik is the owner of Amazing Business Results (ABR) and Autovance Business Automation, helping small and mid-sized businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and scale through smart systems and AI-driven automation. Since 2013, he has helped hundreds of businesses eliminate operational bottlenecks and reclaim valuable time. He is also the author of The Top 20 […]

Mary Elaine Baker is the co-founder and integrator of VAUSA®, a company she launched with her husband, Brett, in 2018 to create meaningful remote careers for military families while helping businesses build exceptional virtual teams. As a veteran family, their mission is deeply personal. Brett served as an Army Ranger for nearly 13 years, and […]

Suzanne Lesko is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and combat veteran who led elite teams through high-risk mission around the globe.  With a career forged in extreme environment, she brings unmatched experience, sharp insight, and hard earned wisdom to every stage she steps on. Today, she is a national security leader and sought after global […]

Kelly Sturmthal is an attorney, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), entrepreneur, military wife, and mom with more than 25 years of experience helping families and business owners plan for the future. Through KellyEsq.com and Kelly’s Briefing Room, she provides practical guidance in estate planning, business growth, succession, and personal and financial alignment. Kelly’s mission is […]

As Founder of Jet.Build, Adam Stark works with developers and general contractors to bring greater clarity, control, and visibility to complex projects. Jet.Build is a cloud-based project command center that helps teams manage financials, construction operations, collaboration, and reporting in one connected system — reducing fragmentation and helping leaders make faster, better-informed decisions from pre-construction […]

April Martini is a TEDx speaker, certified life coach, and US Army veteran who has spent the last decade doing the most radical thing she has ever done: getting curious about herself. After 18 years in corporate America, rising to senior leadership in customer success and operations, she walked away in 2025 to build a […]

Dr. Angela Dickson is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, executive coach, facilitator, and advocate for women veterans. After serving as superintendent of the Air Force’s largest mental health clinic, she dedicated her post-military career to leadership development, education, and helping veterans successfully navigate life beyond the uniform. As a board leader with Camp Shield […]

Alecia Tolver is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, Certified Business and Executive Coach, and passionate advocate for the military community. She helps transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses translate their leadership experience into meaningful civilian careers through coaching, mentorship, and career development. As an ACP and RecruitMilitary Ambassador for the Washington, D.C. area, Alecia […]

Jasmin Hurley is the founder of JH Legal LLC, an Ohio-based business and intellectual property law firm that helps startups and growing businesses build strong legal foundations. She advises entrepreneurs on business formation, contracts, financing, trademarks, copyrights, and brand protection, with a special passion for supporting women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses. A U.S. Army combat […]

J.J. Hollie is a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, Army National Guard veteran, and former President and CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. With a career spanning military service, telecommunications, chamber leadership, and business consulting, J.J. has dedicated his life to helping organizations grow through people-first leadership, strong relationships, and strategic business performance. […]