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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:
But more importantly — this is about mindset.
If you:
…this episode is for you.
Jason breaks down:
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
🎧 Subscribe to The Monarchists — the BEST and ONLY ODU podcast.
#GoMonarchs #Overcome #Leadership #Veterans #ODU
⏱️ Chapters0:00 – 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”
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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:
But more importantly — this is about mindset.
If you:
…this episode is for you.
Jason breaks down:
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
🎧 Subscribe to The Monarchists — the BEST and ONLY ODU podcast.
#GoMonarchs #Overcome #Leadership #Veterans #ODU
⏱️ Chapters0:00 – 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”

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