Recon Marine on a new mission of healing through “construction” instead of destruction. Falling through the net of drugs and alcohol to find rock bottom. Filling the void created by combat, sacrifice, love, and loss through faith, family, and Force Blue reef restoration.

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Co-founding Under Armour, going from a small basement to a $4.5 billion public company. Breaking the cycle of all-consuming consumerism through Origin’s completely made-in-the-USA business model. Paving the way for others to create a business plan for their lives. 

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Living as one of only five surviving quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Using humor to break the ice and open doors for success. Leading the way for fellow veterans to find healing and community. 

Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills discusses his alive day, the 19-month road to physical recovery, and how his experience shaped his mission for the Travis Mills Foundation. 

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Beating out more than 70 men to become CEO and breaking down gender barriers. Propelling her company forward to become a multi-industry juggernaut. Building resilience in an age of “Instagram-ification.”

Erika Ayers, CEO of Barstool Sports, discusses her path to Barstool and the lessons she’s learned along the way. 

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From Division I softball to one of America’s finest, the Marines. Breaking down barriers from the battlefield to the bobsled run. Building resilience, and paving the path to be the first female Marine Olympian.

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Overcoming personal obstacles while playing for the MLB. Using his ranch to help veterans after working with injured service members. Fulfillment in the form of creating outdoor expeditions for our nation’s heroes. 

Former MLB player Adam LaRoche discusses his commitment to not saying “no” and all the ways his E3 Foundation impacts veterans, human trafficking victims, and even Ukraine.  

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Bringing veterans together through nostalgia, humor and a cardboard sign. Losing more friends to suicide than combat. A new mission of creating community beyond the battlefield.

Zachary Bell, founder of the Instagram sensation Veteran With a Sign, shares his journey of transition from active duty, the search for meaning, and how COVID led him to a big idea. 

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Having a front-row seat to the UFC explosion. Working next to Joe Rogan. The self-evaluation that comes with interviewing world-class fighters on their best and worst days.

UFC Commentator Jon Anik discusses what it’s like to work on a global stage, balancing parenting with a travel-heavy professional life, and why discipline always trumps motivation.

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Applying SEAL training and combat lessons to civilian life. The role humility plays in becoming a better leader. Implementing extreme ownership from the C-suite to the front lines.

Former Navy SEAL and CEO of Echelon Front, Leif Babin, discusses why leadership should be viewed as a skill to be learned rather than a talent people naturally possess.

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Life in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban takeover. The cost of working with the United States to provide a better life for family. The harrowing escape from Kabul in August 2021.

One year after fleeing Afghanistan with help from TMF President Ryan Manion, Basharmal Paiwand and Mohammad Bawar discuss what life was like as a Taliban target, the frustrating path to obtaining a Special Immigrant Visa, and the struggles of family still left behind.

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