J.R. and Kevin are back with a one-on-one episode. In this conversation, the guys reflect on passing the one year mark of Project: Incomplete and discuss how unity can be achieved in our relationships, neighborhoods, and country.

With never-ending competing headlines in the media, the politicization of seemingly every topic, and the conditioning of believing that those we disagree with are bad people, we find ourselves faced with a growing and serious conflict: infighting. Fighting amongst family members, neighbors, co-workers, teammates, and fellow citizens. The tension that has been building over the past year and a half has led to tension, broken relationships, and burnt bridges. All the while, it has only emphasized the mission of this podcast: to allow for and initiate genuine and open conversations.

If we're to progress forward together in this country, it requires checking your ego at the door, reaching out to others that you disagree with, and initiating conversation. Who did you have a falling out with over the past year and a half? Reach out to them.

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Scott Walker is the former Governor of Wisconsin and current President of Young America's Foundation. During our conversation with Governor Walker, we discuss his transition into public service, how to discover and engage our faith, pursuing more meaningful and productive conversations, combatting cancel culture, and what drives his optimism for the future of the United States.

At the end of the podcast, Governor Walker answers the Final Project question: "When Scott Walker's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

Young America's Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.  For more information, visit https://www.yaf.org.   

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Noah Elias is the Founder of Stars & Stripes Co. Based in Oklahoma, Starts & Stripes Co. crafts one-of-a-kind, handmade wooden flags. In our conversation with Noah, we discuss the founding of the company and its growth over the past few years, what the American flag means to Noah, building a team, hard work, family, and what keeps Noah going.

Finally, at the end of the podcast, Noah answers the Final Project question: "When Noah Elias' Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

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Sam Eckholm is an active duty U.S. Air Force Officer. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2018 before being selected to travel with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team as their photographer, videographer, and social media lead. In our conversation with Sam, we discuss his experience working with the F-22 Raptor Demo Team for two show seasons, his approach to content creation and social media, growing the demo team's Instagram following from 13K followers to over 230K, and developing resiliency while pursuing opportunities and sharing experiences in life.

Finally, at the end of the podcast, Sam answers the Final Project question: "When Sam Eckholm's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

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ABOUT THE TEAM: The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at airshows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam era aircraft.

ABOUT THE F-22: The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and integrated avionics represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions that are vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to rapidly project air dominance at great distances while defeating threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.

For more info on the F-22 Raptor and the F-22 Demonstration Team, please visit: https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Events/F-22A-Demo-Team/

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Major Jason Markzon is the Advance Pilot and Narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. In our conversation with Jason, we discuss his path to joining the Air Force and becoming an F-16 pilot, the impact of 9/11 and how it drove Jason to join the military, a day in the life of a Thunderbird pilot, Jason's responsibilities during show season, what makes the F-16 a unique fighter, the recent America Strong Mission with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels which served as a tribute to front line health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance, and Jason's biggest lessons and takeaways from his time serving with the Thunderbirds.

Finally, at the end of the podcast, Jason answers the Final Project question: "When Jason Markzon's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

Jason earned his commission in 2007 as a graduate of Arizona State University’s Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, where he majored in Aerospace Engineering. Before joining the Thunderbirds, he served as an F-16 Flight Evaluator and Maintenance Operations Flight Commander assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has logged more than 2,300 flight hours as an Air Force pilot in the F-16, T-38, and T-6. He is in his third season with the team and hails from Tucson, Ariz. (Credit: https://afthunderbirds.com/site/team_members/jason-markzon/)

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Allan Moutvic is an Associate Consultant with EY-Parthenon. During our conversation with Allan, we discuss what truly defines a team, what makes a good team versus a bad team, the difference between good leaders and bad leaders, stepping up in situations where there is a lack of leadership, and setting mental barriers when going after what you want most in your life.

Finally, at the end of the podcast, Allan answers the Final Project question: "When Allan Moutvic's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" 

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Tom Branigan is Founder and CEO of Branigan Inc., a fully integrated communications company based in Milwaukee, WI. In our conversation with Tom, we discuss his career in crisis communications and the founding of Branigan Inc., how social media has contributed to a lack of situational awareness, how to have productive conversations with those on the opposite end of the political spectrum, how faith has impacted Tom's life, what it means to be a man, the current state of education and the lowering of standards in our institutions, the importance of a physical regiment in building and maintaining personal responsibility, and more.

Finally, at the end of the podcast, Tom answers the Final Project question: "When Tom Branigan's Project is  complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

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Rebecca Silverman is co-founder of Rose Café, a community-owned bookstore and coffee shop in the Roseland and Rosemore communities on the South Side of Chicago. Rose Café was born in 2020 when Iesha Malone (Founder & Owner of Rose Café) was inspired by her community's actions in cleaning up their streets in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd. In our conversation with Rebecca, we discuss her start in education and experience with Teach for America, the mission and progress of Rose Café including donating over 5,000 books to the community, her current teaching role on the South Side of Chicago, and what books we're currently reading. Finally, Rebecca answers the Final Project Question:

"When Rebecca's Project is complete, what will she be most proud of? How will she want to be remembered?"

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Souheil Badran is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern Mutual, the largest U.S. provider of life insurance and manager of more than $265 billion in policyholder assets. In our conversation with Souheil, we discuss Souheil's childhood growing up in Lebanon during a civil war, his story of immigrating to America, his career path from programmer to executive, how to create a culture of transparency, team building, innovation, and how to create balance in your life. Finally, Souheil answers the Final Project Question:

"When Souheil's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

After immigrating to the United States for college, Souheil started his career in Milwaukee, WI. Since then, his career has since taken him around the globe and across multiple industries including e-commerce, big data, security, and payment industries. Before Northwestern Mutual, he formerly served as President of Alipay Americas, the world’s largest third-party payment platform. Prior to Alipay, Souheil worked with numerous companies serving as President, CEO, Senior Vice President, and General Manager. Outside of his day job, Souheil also serves on the Research Board of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

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DJ is a private security detail with Peacemaker Defense Group and a co-host of the Real AF Podcast. In our conversation with DJ, we discuss mentorship, how any problem in society can be pointed back to culture, making bigger goals than you think possible, visualization, conservatism in the United States, being a functional member of society, and expressing gratitude for the life you've been given. Finally, DJ answers the Final Project Question:

"When DJ's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?"

After working as a bouncer for cash and then serving as a police officer outside of Ferguson, Missouri, DJ entered the private security industry. Peacemaker Defense Group is a St. Louis based firm that provides custom and comprehensive security services including executive protection, secured transportation, and private K9 services. After being introduced to Andy Frisella, well-known entrepreneur and host of the Real AF Podcast, DJ quickly found himself as a member of the crew that regularly contributes to the podcast. @officiallydjohnson

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