Make The Difference Podcast

Captain Jeff Griffin's life and career have been filled with service, bravery, and challenges. These challenges and personal choices created a tragic incident leaving him to face his family, community, and the criminal court system. Today, we are proud to say Jeff is making a difference.

Grief, it sucks! My Sister and I talk about the recent loss of our mother. Our hope was it would help others. My mom was one of my heroes, a Filipina immigrant, who gave it all to put me in a better place. My sister is a true warrior. What she has battled through in her life to what she provides every day to the world is something I admire.

Roy Lewis and Tim Gammage Jr. are returning guests from Episode 19 where we discussed the racial issues post the George Floyd tragedy. In this episode, we discuss the state of our current racial environment one year later. We have an honest conversation about the changes if any. Strap yourself in for another real, but necessary conversation.

Chad Dunn is a former BMX Racer, Skateboarder, Extreme Athlete, and Co-Owner of Move Performance. Dunn's story has evolved from athlete to inmate, to high-level performance trainer and coach. Dunn's unique ability to help burn survivors and athletes who were once told they would never walk again is uncanny.

We welcome back Fire Chief Terry Garrison to discuss organizational leadership and the serious challenges Fire Chiefs face today. Terry has a unique perspective having led large and small departments through critical operational and administrative challenges.

Jeff Barnett is a medically retired public safety and recently promoted brown belt. Jake Bennett is a firefighter/paramedic and was recently promoted to purple belt. We talk about some tough stuff and the deadly art of pajama wrestling, let's go!

Adam Caiazzo is a 50-year-old family man. His challenges and success have been a journey worth sharing. From an East Coast childhood as an athlete to a member of the Army's 82 nd Airborne, and now as a Captain with the Phoenix Fire Department, Adam has a story that may be helpful or inspiring to others. He has certainly strived to Make the Difference.

The co-founders of the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League are here to discuss the beginnings of a youth development program utilizing cross-country mountain bike racing. This program is centered around building strong minds, strong bodies, and strong characters in student-athletes in the life-long sport of cycling.

Dr. Whitney Wright is a past client and now a close friend. He is co-owner of Risas Dental and Braces, a 26 location dental practice, and creator of the Wright Talk Podcast. His journey to success was not easy, it stretched him to his emotional limit, but in the end, he figured out what was most important in life.

Gerard is a Polish-born American who defied the odds, becoming a successful entrepreneur and purple in the deadly art of pajama wrestling. This is one is a wild ride and one of our favorite podcasts to date!