Warning: This episode contains terms and topics that some may find offensive or uncomfortable. Juneteenth commemorates the formal announcement by Union General Gordon Granger and his troops who sailed into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865 to announce the end of slavery in Texas. It precedes July 4 which recognizes freedom in America that was not enjoyed by slaves in Galveston until 2.5 years after the emancipation proclamation was signed. Although Juneteenth marks the day that all slaves were physically free, psychological oppression is not easily overcome. We dive deep into this this topic in this episode.

I dedicate this episode to my dad and In honor of fathers all over the world. Father’s day is a holiday that doesn’t always get the emphasis that it deserves. Many can acknowledge the disproportionate scenarios where men are absent from the household so it’s worth noting the ones who earn the honor to be called dad. In this episode we discuss the impactful roles that Dads play in a child’s life.

Our children are the future, Connecting with them to instill values and shape productive citizens is essential to our society. The erosion that we are witnessing in America with the increasing violence, drug epidemic and social disorders can be attributed, in some cases, to the lack of deliberate intervention by parents and competition with external influences. In this episode I engage with my teen on how parents can best connect and shape their children.

Setbacks are an expected part of life. However, people become discouraged due to the perception that they alone must navigate misfortune while other soar to success without issues. In this episode, I discuss setbacks that I experienced in my personal and professional life and how I overcame them to achieve success.

In this episode we discuss the challenges of the generational gaps in the workplace. I peel back some stories from my Military career to bring context of suggested solutions to listeners. I also reveal a recent story of the law of attraction at work in my life since the last episode of “Breaking Through Career Barriers”.

Discussion on how to break through the barriers of your career and realize your unlimited potential. In this episode we discuss how you can make deliberate moves and leverage secrets of the universe to your advantage.

This discussion about personal accountability as a leader and truly embodying the persona that is presented in your professional environment. We dive a bit into how to embrace conflict to be an effective leader and use it as a tool to improve circumstances.

Conversation about my journey to investing and ways to leverage money as tool to build wealth. We discuss the design of our financial system that is designed to keep you from financial prosperity and ways to seize opportunities.

Thank you for checking out the FIRST episode of Military Mentor. I am Mike Philbert a 20 year Army Vet and Retiree. After a brief introduction we will jump into the topic of defining your happiness. Ever feel unfulfilled or the anxiety of pursuing a goal? I share my perspective about the grabbing happiness by the roots based on my experiences.