We are in the midst of the COVID-19 Crisis. I read a great quote from Daniel Coyle’s book, the Culture Code. “Every organization and culture face times of crisis.

What is a traumatic brain injury also known as TBI? It is something that has been around forever, but we are hearing more about it recently particularly as it relates to the military and veterans.

Some people have been blessed with skills, drive and opportunities to have a positive impact in many different ways.

My next guest, Olivia Russo-Hood is one of those people.

We all knew one person growing up who was very sensitive or very emotional, who felt things more deeply and more passionately than most. Maybe that person was you. They were great listeners. Your pain or joy became theirs.

There are people that make things happen; people that watch things happen; and people that wonder what the hell happened. Astor West makes things happen.

Have you ever needed to locate a government or a social service agency? Of course you have. Like most people you started with a google search which narrowed your list to about 500.

Think back to when you were in school. More times than not the person who inspired you, believed in you and encouraged you, other than your parents, was a teacher.

One of the major challenges facing returning veterans is reintegrated into civilian life. One of the most important roles in this reintegration is securing a job.

We have all been there many times where we are starting a new life altering chapter. It could be starting Kindergarten, or high school or college. It could be starting our first “grown-up” job, getting married or divorced, becoming a parent.

Think about where you would be if someone had not given you a second chance! Every person has faults and flaws. No matter how hard we try at some point we are going to fail.