Monarch Nation — this one is different.

In this powerful episode of The Monarchists Podcast, we sit down with ODU alum, retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and leadership expert Jason Redman — and if you didn’t know he was an Old Dominion graduate before today… you’re not alone.

Jason enlisted in 1992, became a Navy SEAL, later earned selection into the ultra-competitive Seaman-to-Admiral commissioning program, and chose Old Dominion University as his path forward. His journey includes:

1. Elite SEAL leadership
2. Battlefield injury in Iraq
3. The legendary “Sign on the Door”
4. Founding Wounded Wear
5. Launching TurboVets (AI + automation for veterans)
6. Becoming a nationally recognized leadership speaker
7. And helping bring Patriot Hard Seltzer to Virginia

But more importantly — this is about mindset.

If you:

1. Love ODU and the Hampton Roads community
2. Respect the military and Navy SEALs
3. Are fighting through adversity
4. Want to become the elite version of yourself
5. Believe leadership starts within

…this episode is for you.

Jason breaks down:

1. How to build an Overcome Mindset
2. Why leadership is about leading yourself first
3. The difference between rank and real leadership
4. What he learned from failure
5. Why comfort is the enemy of growth
6. How to write your own “Sign on the Door”

This isn’t just an interview. It’s a masterclass in resilience.

📚 Connect with Jason Redman

🌐 Website: https://jasonredman.com

📖 Books: Trident & Overcome

TurboVets (Veteran tech platform): https://turbovets.com

🥃 Patriot Hard Seltzer (Whiskey-based / supporting first responders & veterans): https://patriothardseltzer.com

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – ODAF Introduction

1:00 – How ODU Fans Discovered Jason Was a Monarch

2:00 – “Who Is Jason Redman?” in 60 Seconds

3:00 – Growing Up in a Family of Service

5:00 – Becoming a Navy SEAL & BUD/S Reality

8:00 – Starting ODU’s Special Operations Club

10:00 – 9/11 & Commitment to Serve

13:00 – SEAL Team Leadership & Elite Performance

18:00 – Enlisted to Officer (Seaman-to-Admiral Program)

22:00 – Failing as a Leader & The Ranger School Redemption

27:00 – Leadership Lessons That Changed His Life

33:00 – The Gunfight in Iraq

38:00 – The “Sign on the Door” That Went Viral

41:00 – Building an Overcome Mindset

47:00 – Trident vs. Overcome — Which Should You Read?

49:00 – TurboVets: Fixing the Veteran Transition System

53:00 – Patriot Hard Seltzer & Supporting Heroes

56:00 – Write Your Own “Sign on the Door”