The Swandingo Files

In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed LaVerne Toombs.

Laverne is a TEDx speaker, professional storyteller, grant writer, author and fundraiser.

Want to learn more about Laverne?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laverne-saulny/

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Richard Kaufman, fellow veteran and host of The Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast.

A little bit from Richard...

"I have personally come back from drug addiction,alcoholism,homelessness,ptsd and blindness. To now having a Top Ranked Podcast And #1 Selling Book."

Want to learn more about Richard Kaufman?

https://www.amazon.com/Heros-Journey-Darkness-light-ebook/dp/B07MBV7CC3

https://richardkaufman.net

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https://swandingo.com

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Veteran Tom Dorney.

Want to learn more about what Tom is doing?

https://convenecommunities.com/

https://military.convenecommunities.com/register/

https://vetunite.org/

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Lisa Kirk.

A little bit about Lisa, From Lisa...

"I am a retired Army Master Sergeant served MP Corps for 21.5 years in all facets of my job. Deployed to Panama and Afghanistan. Became a Wounded Warrior in 2014 and retired in Plato, MO with my husband and three dogs.

I am a published author with my memoir, In and Out of Uniform”. A short story memoir to inspire and motivate those faced with challenges that i had to never give up and speak up. A business owner of “Create With Lisee” which is a paint party business that is therpeutic to me as i hope it brings relaxation and creativity to the community."

Want to learn more about Lisa?

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Uniform-Lisa-R-Kirk/dp/1480985325/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=b8bc2b45-6afb-4df6-aa8a-5b6c07794c98

Want to learn more about Stephen and the Swandingo Files?

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Keith Mckeever.

From Keith's website...

"I grew up in small town America. Growing up in Central Illinois was not a particularly exciting place to live. Everywhere you look is a corn field. However boring that sounds I had a mostly normal childhood with the exception of loosing my father to cancer at sixteen. Loosing a parent is tough and at the time I had no idea how much that would affect me personally and professionally in the future.

Military service never really seemed like a thing I would actually do until I got my associates degree. It was early 2006, and with no plans of working on a bachelors, I decided to enlist in the Air Force. I ended up as Security Forces and during the time I served I had an amazing opportunity to live and work in places like Japan, Ecuador and Iraq. My Air Force time allows me to deploy twice to Iraq, once to Ecuador, and attend amazing courses like Airman Leadership School, Combat Leadership Course, Security Forces Seven Level School, Illinois State Motor Vehicle theft inspector course, and more.

Transition out was sometimes tough but I made it through much easier than many of my brothers and sisters. Over the years since I have made helping fellow veterans one of my passions in life. It started by helping veterans buy and sell homes, and helping send vets to Washington DC with our local honor flight hub, and has transformed into this podcast.

Over the past few years I have read the issues, problems, questions posed by my brothers and sisters in arms through various social groups. One things is common, we all need help with something. That could be PTSD, financial education, buying a home with a VA loan, help getting a service dog or just someone to listen. This need for information has brought me to the idea of a podcast discussing these various topics and more, to help shine a light and be the battle buddy you need!

Outside of my efforts for the veteran community I am a licensed Realtor and real estate continuing education instructor in Peoria, IL. My passions in real estate include helping veterans learn about and use their VA home loan, as well as promoting education and professional standards throughout the industry."

Want to learn more about Keith or the Battle Buddies Podcast?

https://www.battlebuddypodcast.net/

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed VR Small.

VR Small knows how to turn vision into reality; as the Founder/CEO for the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), she is driving social, and economic change across our nation. Committed to living her personal slogan “Changing the way we see the world and do business,” VR is a motivational speaker, moderator, educator, and resolute advocate for long-lasting impactful change. Recognized nationally by the Department of Veteran Affairs, Center for Women Veterans, as a Trailblazer “Women Veterans Leading the Way,” VR strives daily to empower her sisters-in-arms to pave their own path to success, by providing access to the resources they need to succeed.

Want to learn more about VR small or the VWEC?

https://www.instagram.com/veteranwomensec/ https://www.facebook.com/veteranwomensec/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/veteranwomensec/ https://twitter.com/veteranwomensec https://veteranwomensec.org

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Christine Walker, founder of devil dog publishing and AT EASE! Veteran Magazine.

AT EASE! Veteran magazine began as a vision of entrepreneur, Christine Walker, a Desert Storm Veteran, having served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. With her background in publishing & design, she wanted to create a print magazine that would give a voice to veterans to share the stories that forged them in the fire. Christine is a 2021 Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Patriot Award recipient, a 2023 Veteran in Residence Cohort with Bunker Labs and also an active member of the DFW Veterans Chamber of Commerce, in addition to being very active in the Veteran community on both the local and national levels.

Want to learn more about Christine Walker or AT EASE! Veterans Magazine?

https://www.theateasemagazine.com/

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed John Renken.

John helps to transition, train, and transform high-potential active duty military & veterans into high-performing sales executives.

Want to learn more about John?

https://flow.page/tacticaltraveler

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Wally Carmichael.

Wally Carmichael is a leader in Living a Life of Abundance and Prosperity. His No BS, fun and exciting approach to life and business stem from his tough background and 25 years as a US Army Airborne Medic.

He’s the founder and host of the Men of Abundance Podcast - The Pay it Forward Community, which has been downloaded in over 100 countries, and counting..

He’s the founder of Abundance and Prosperity Business Mastery, where he shows business owners how to dominate their market without spending any more on marketing or advertising.

Wally authored “No BS Business Breakthrough - How to Double Your Lead Conversions and Triple Your Revenue in Less than 45 minutes.”

Wally’s world travels, extensive connections, unique ability to read people, build strong teams and create strategic marketing and business strategies makes him a popular resource for business owners who are ready to finally live the life of Abundance and Prosperity they know they deserve.

He is extremely grateful to be living the amazing life of his dreams with his wife of 30 years, Trayce, and their three boys.

Want to learn more about Wally Carmichael?

Veteran.APBusinessMastery.com

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In this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Marine Corps Veteran Alundas Havens.

From Alundas' website...

"I started out doubting myself as I was working through issues that stemmed from my childhood and during my time in the Marine Corps. Integrating back to society was extremely difficult for me because I battled various injuries from the Corps. I worked positions that didn’t have my Core Values and Ultimately decided a week before my daughter was born to start a podcast called “The Winners Paradigm”.

I created my brand of fear with the idea to teach any aspiring entrepreneur or human being that you can accomplish your dreams if you take action and are able to learn from those who have been there. I am finally able to do what I’m passionate about and connect with others on a personal level, learning why and how they are able to achieve success.

Within 1 Week We became a Top Rated Podcast In The U.S. and Top 3% In The World.

To date I have been on 100+ podcasts and even go to interviews on Got to interview amazing guests like Marques Ogden, Kris Whitehead, Hector Bravo, Coach Marc Sing, Callye Keen, Tony Whatley, Chris Williams, and Alex Sanfilippo.

I joined Zach Babcock’s Group: Alpha Podcast Association and was able to learn from a legendary Podcast Host on How To Take My Brand To The Next Level. My nanny moved away and I was holding my daughter and making Sales Calls. I approached my job at the time with a corrective action and they instead asked, “If my heart was still in it”.

I then shifted focus to build something that was going to allow me to be a father first before taking a position

Alpha Influence Media allowed me to work with other entrepreneurs/podcasters who went through the similar

I was able to give them a necessary resource for their business while allowing them to have more time on their hands

I thrived at jamming with people on a personal level and talking about mindset which lead me to having two segments on The Winners Paradigm

I was able to take all of my “mess” and align myself with the right opportunities for me by having a platform to tell your story and help other people with theirs.

My focus is to connect with other Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Thought Leaders and find out how we can make a significant impact on our communities by using brands to show what you can do when you have the right team strategizing for you

We all got the content but its not out their, This simple reason why this company exists is to help that Entrepreneur/Podcaster"

Want to learn more about Alundas?

https://thewinnersparadigm.com/

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