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Dr. Theresa Larson is a former Marine Platoon Leader, Physical Therapist, Lead Educator, and Author. Jon Macaskill is a former Navy SEAL commander, podcast host, and public speaker. In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness and meditation helped them overcome the anxiety and stress brought about by changes the in their lives and how it allowed them to embrace “new normals”. They are dedicated to teaching individuals, groups, and organizations the principles and practice of mindfulness and meditation and have found that these soft skills lead to hard results. You can learn more about what they do here: https://movement-rx.com/mindfulness-experience/ and mentalkingmindfulness.com

 Cheyenne Glade Wilson is a 5th Generation Rancher who is committed to helping rural entrepreneurs. Having overcome bouts of trauma in her past, she teaches others how to “lean into the calm” and shares why people need people. She has built a number of successful businesses, and finds great joy in spreading positivity and awareness of modern day ranching as well as a passion for empowering women involved in agriculture to live life at a higher level.

In this Episode, Lisa Petersen, Clinical Director, Clinical Trauma and Crisis Expert of the organization, Stop Soldier Suicide talks about a system of support that helps those returning from the military to transition to post military life and the power of asking follow-up to properly assess an individuals emotional state. Though her work is primarily military, those things shared apply to those outside the military, including understanding the spectrum of needs and the vital nature of connection.

Pam Zembiec is the author of “Sellfless Beyond Service: A Story About the Husband, Son and Father Behind the Lion of Fallujah”. Her husband, Douglas Zembiec, known as The Lion of Fallujah, was killed in a secret mission. In this episode, Pam discusses the emotional trauma that spouses of fallen soldiers pass through. She discusses how grief is not linear and how it will find even the most resilient if they don’t let it out; how she went through “identity reconstruction” after her loss; and perhaps most importantly, the noble life lived by her husband, who his team said “Would follow him into battle with a spoon as long as he led the team”. We thank Pam for being incredibly vulnerable and upfront about the emotions she dealt with for years and have no doubt that it will be a benefit to all those listen.

Kyle Goguen is the Founder and CEO of Pawstruck.com. He is a serial entrepreneur and vested in helping others succeed. In this episode, Kyle explains his path to that led him from being an engineer to creating his own business that has brought quality pet products to the masses. Kyle also shares the importance of helping others and how a collaborative community is essential to helping ones own progress and in developing the next generation of entrepreneurial business owners.  Thanks for the time Kyle!!

Have you ever bought something online and wondered if it was legitimate? In this episode, David Howell, the founder of Howell & Associates, a Brand Protection company shares his experience of tracking down unauthorized sellers, counterfeiters and what you should consider before making a purchase online.

Michael DeSelm is a Navy Veteran who served as a Dive Med Tech in Naval Special Operations; he is also a Cancer survivor of Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. In this episode, he shares lessons learned from his military service, the challenges of PTSD, and the lessons learned from his Cance journey. Michael has a passion for helping people thrive, which drives the work that he does at Stop Soldier Suicide - a VSO committed to providing free mental health services to Veterans & Active Duty Servicemembers. His message: "Be fully present in every moment." Thanks for the time Michael!

Jill Moses is the CEO and founder the The Inspired Community Project, a non-profit organization committed to the equitable access to special education and resources. In this episode, Jill discusses the importance of putting people first and the rewards of serving the community and improving the lives of their students through representation and advocacy. It’s a testament on putting valiant ideas into action!

Chinkara Singh is the Senior Vice President of Broadcast Production at AREA 23. In this episode, Chinkara shares her passion for creating narratives that run deep and how that translates to both meaningful and entertaining productions. She also shares the importance of caring for people deeply and how that foster a great sense of unity on set. This has its own reward as individuals at all levels feel a sense of value, loyalty, and pride for what they do as they understand that each level contributes to the entertainment that touches the masses. It’s a system that has led to a number of recognitions such as the Cannes Lions, Clio, Clio Health, One Show, Mixx, Manny, D&AD, Webby, MM&M, and AdAge Creativity Awards. Enjoy the show!

Corinne Devin is a Navy Commander, Orthodontist, former Ms. Texas, Ms. United States, an Author, Motivational Speaker and more! She is also one of the most genuine and caring people that you will ever meet! In this episode, she shares what she learned growing up as a “military brat” and how that has translated to helping her navigate obstacles and achieve her goals. She is committed to helping others live up to their potential, especially that of belief in self. We can’t help but be inspired by her enthusiasm for life and her commitment to making others better!