Brave Blocks

By Gerg Bernard

Brave Blocks is hosted by Greg Bernard, an award-winning podcaster and U.S. Army combat veteran, and features conversations with veterans, U.S. service members, military spouses, military community al... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Brave Blocks episodes:

February 04, 2026Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship
Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship
Join us as we talk with Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, as she shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship.
Visit https://www.charlyndajean.com/
Follow Charlynda Scales on IG; @Charlyndajean
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39min
February 04, 2026Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative
Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative
Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans.
Please visit The MV Awards at https://www.mvawards.org/
@Facebook/MilitaryVeteranEntertainmentAwards
@IG/MVAAWARDS
Cover Photo Credit: Rich Schmitt
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43min
February 04, 2026Transforming Military Service into Millions
Transforming Military Service into Millions
Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs.
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48min
February 04, 2026Leading The Charge for Military Athletes
Leading The Charge for Military Athletes
Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games.
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44min
February 04, 2026Fulfillment of Service Through Technology
Fulfillment of Service Through Technology
On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, as he shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society.
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48min
February 04, 2026Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service
Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service
Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset.
Visit Veterans Tickets Foundation at www.vettix.org/visitor/home
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46min
February 04, 2026R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More
R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More
Welcome to a "vault episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George.
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33min
February 04, 2026Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy
Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy
Welcome to another episode of Brave Blocks where we build a better society one conversation at a time. On this episode, we talk with Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose.
You can follow Betty Diaz on IG at @B25Management and @msmilitarynewyorkstate
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54min
February 04, 2026From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors
From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors
Join us for this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Boyd Melson, a U.S. Army veteran and former professional boxer turned mindset coach, as he shares portions of his military experience, boxing journey, and insight into how individuals can shift their mindset in pursuit of positive self-development.
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56min
February 04, 2026From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star
From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star
On this episode, we talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates.
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28min

FAQs about Brave Blocks:

How many episodes does Brave Blocks have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.