The Weekly J

WE WANT YOU!!!

It is our 60th EPISODE of Season 1.

After we had a cancellation we decided to take to "the stage" for just a Merr and J sesh.

This episode we discuss the recent Career Path in Lending Brief that we hosted, we discuss some of the amazing guests we have had on the show recently, sprinkle in a little personal baby fever talk, and most importantly, we ask for YOUR HELP.

How dare we? As for help? WHAT?????!!

Don't worry it is totally painless.

At the end of our show we ask for you to submit information about amazing Veterans or Service Members that you know.  Since the mission of our show is to highlight Veterans, Service Members, and Organizations that directly support Service Members, Veterans, and their families, we decided to reach out to our community. 

Please, send an email to [email protected] and submit the name of the person and provide their contact info and why you think they might be a good fit for our show.   You can also call Jason directly at 808-798-9054 if you prefer to discuss on the phone why you or someone you know should be on the show.

Let's set a  time to talk story and get to know one another and what you have been doing!

We look forward to hearing from you. NEXT WEEK, we have Mrs. Nila Thompson joining. You do not want to miss this absolutely amazing woman and what she has to say.

Connect and Engage with Us today for more Weekly J and for any information about your VA Home Loan Benefit; OR if you need help with your LinkedIn Profile or social media needs.

Merranda Ramirez

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrandaramirez

Email:  [email protected]

Jason C. Scott

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Website: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncboomscott

Rarely, do you meet someone who checks all boxes of “bad-a$$ery.”

Well folks, we found someone who checks all those boxes.

We would like to introduce you to, jack of all trades, Retired United States Marine, Bruce Thompson.

Bruce has amazed us with everything he does and continues to do for our Veterans and Service Members, AND their families. He is the true definition of a servant leader and Veteran advocate.

He is co-founder of Vets on TAP, he is an active mentor for Veterati, active member and Vice President of Operations for Vets2Industry, promoter of all Veteran owned businesses, and so much more.

Join the show today to listen for yourself the journey of this amazing individual and hear his heart on why he continues to serve.

Connect and Engage with Bruce Thompson today to see if he has a recommendation on the best path for you based on your current journey. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucethompsonmba

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  https://vets2industry.com/  :  https://www.veterati.com/  :  https://www.facebook.com/vetsontap/ :  https://fourblock.org/  :   https://hiremilitary.us/

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott for more education about your VA Home Loan Benefit.   

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncboomscott

Our recent guest took us on a wild journey. 

 From interviewing in his car in a National Park, to getting kicked out of said park because it was closing down, discussing his RV life and buying a new home, and discussing how he has seen lives changed and lives saved from the organization he works for.

 Veterans PATH holds retreats that are for Veterans and taught by Veterans.  Our show uncovers one pillar within Veterans PATH and we learn how lives are changed and lives are saved.

 Jon Macaskill’s journey is relatable because of the dark spiral he, himself, was on.  Then he found mindfulness meditation.

 Did he rethink his psychiatrist when he recommended mindfulness versus medication?

 You bet he did. 

 Did he listen and continue to try what his psychiatrist recommended? 

 He sure did.

 That is how he was led down the Veterans PATH.

 Join today’s adventure as we learn more about Jon’s journey and learn more about how Veterans PATH might just save you or someone you love.

Connect and Engage with Jon Macaskill today to join Veterans PATH and see if mindfulness healing is an option for you. 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  https://veteranspath.org/

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)
Phone: (808) 798-9054
Web: https://www.rate.com/jasonsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

Our recent guest met Jason through a brief he attended, during his transition, about Navigating the VA Home Loan.  The pair immediately hit it off.

Jason Keller, a recently retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, attended a brief, not expecting the HEAT he got and the amount of information he received.  He ended up deciding to purchase a home with Jason Scott as his lender.

Even during these COVID times, he was able to close on his new home in 3 weeks.

Not only did Jason get a home, but he also received a new Ohana and place to call home when Jason and Jason became friends.

Join our adventure today as we discuss the Navigating the VA Home Loan Brief, Vets2Industry, other tips and tricks from recently transitioned Jason Keller.

Connect and Engage with Jason Keller today for advice on transitioning and to be connected with the organizations that helped him throughout the process.

Jason Keller

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkeller977

Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

That is what our recent guest proclaimed during our interview.

However, we completely disagree with that statement.  Mark Mhley is anything, but average.

After a long career in the United States Navy, working as a Top Gun Instructor, duties on JSOC, and then finally ending as an Annapolis Navy Academy Instructor, he finally decided to retire.

As an instructor his personal goal was to ensure that the future generation was better prepared for their 9/11 than we were for ours.

Mark wanted a simple life where he could get a dog and ride his bike to work.  

When he retired, he finally accomplished that goal, and thus began his entrepreneur journey.

After some ups and downs, Mark finally was able to start the small business of Re4ormed.  

Re4ormed helps Veterans and their spouses on their entrepreneur journey by providing them with carefully matched services and businesses.  

Connect and Engage with this anything, but Average, Retired Naval Officer, Mark Mhley today to learn more about how Re4ormed can assist you during your entrepreneur journey.

Web:  https://re4ormed.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mhley

Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

That is the direct mission for the 501(c)(3), Veterans Produce.  

If you go to their website, that is one of the phrases you will see in big and bold lettering, that Food is the MOST Basic Human Need.

We do not feel that anyone can counter that statement.  That statement is what makes us stand beside our recent guest, in his organization’s fight to eradicate veteran hunger due to homelessness.

Food is not a privilege.  Healthy food should be afforded to all. Nutritional health is vital for growth, development, and clear minds.  

Our recent guest, TC Beckett, believes that this should be a fundamental part to any transitional program.

Teaching Veterans how to grow their own food while using aquaponics and hydroponics techniques, is another facet of what TC does with his non-profit organization.

What had us motivated to help TC and have him on the show to spread his message and help raise funds for a new green house, was the fact that he currently works two jobs, and has his own business.  He is working hard to keep his 501(c)(3) at optimal working capacity.

If you are in the Lewisville, Texas area, reach out to TC to see if you can assist in volunteering and learning his process.  He is also looking for managers that can assist in the operation of the greenhouses.  

Most importantly, he is in desperate need of donations so he can build a larger greenhouse that will produce more food for the Veterans and food banks in his community. 

Connect and Engage with “The Chief” TC Beckett today to learn more about how he is helping Homeless Veterans and Communities combat hunger.

Web:  www.veteransproduce.org

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tangocharlie

Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA  Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

A compassionate human being, who cares about the development, and growth of others.  That is how we would describe our recent guest.

It is no wonder that his position is: Community Relations Specialist for the University of Phoenix, Kapolei, Hawaii.  He's a husband, father, soccer coach, Toastmaster President, passionate leader, community volunteer, and community liaison.  

He gives freely and is constantly uplifting others around him.

We had to have him on the show!  

Join us as Michael shares what it means to be a phoenix, what it means to have GRIT, and the importance of community.

Connect and Engage with Michael today to see what community events are available for both Veterans and Civilians.

Web:  https://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/hi/kapolei-learning-center.html

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-aviles-49230059

Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA  Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

The Weekly J #53

This young man is going to be President.

There is nothing more refreshing than a millennial that has a good head on his shoulders and has a clear direction. That is exactly what we got with Mr. Matthew Galloway. He is the director of development for the Illinois Chapter of Student Veterans of America and he is a United States Navy Veteran.

When we say we want to highlight Veterans who are AMAZING, Matthew is just the tip of the iceberg. He spoke eloquently and passionately about the various organizations he has been involved with since his separation from service.

Matthew's passion to continue to serve is evident as he strives forward with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration that has an emphasis on entrepreneurship in non-profit. There is not even any money in that!

If that does not say go-giver, we don't know what does.

Join this podcast to see exactly what Student Veterans of America is and how it might be able to help you or someone you know.

This is a must-listen as this very well could be a chance to hear a future president, the perfect gentleman, Matthew Galloway.

Connect and Engage with Matthew Galloway TODAY to see he can assist you if you are an Illinois Veteran and attempting to go to college. He can point you in the right direction if you want to set up your own chapter for your school!

Web:  https://www.svaillinois.org/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjgalloway
Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA  Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)
Phone: (808) 798-9054
Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRofOahu/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/grofoahu
Email: [email protected]
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The Weekly J #52

Have you ever met someone and you knew they were amazing? Then you actually talk to them and they completely surpass your expectations?

Well, that is how we feel about the CEO and Co-founder of Centurion Military Alliance (CMA), Ms. Chaunte Hall.

She is fierce, a Veteran, and a strong woman advocate. While many may know this about her, through our conversation with her, she is so much more.

She is a loving mother of two homeschooled children, working towards her doctorate, an advocate for health, fitness, and academia, co-authored a multidisciplinary curriculum with her father, and the list goes on...

Is there anything Chaunte can’t do?

What we know for certain, is she attributes her success to her family and support system.  

We confirmed during our conversation that you really don’t get to where you are alone.  There is always SOMEONE who helped you achieve your goals, ambitions, and dreams.

Whenever you mix three of the five branches of service together on one call (Airforce, Navy, and Army) it is bound to be a raucous environment!

We discussed the importance of being a Leader and to recognize how leadership roles vary greatly when transitioning from Military Service to a civilian career.

We discovered the how and the why CMA was actually created.

You need to listen and enjoy this amazing story to learn more about Chaunte Hall. 

Connect and Engage with Chaunte Hall TODAY to see how she and Centurion Military Alliance (CMA) are serving our Military Community.

Web:  www.cmawarrior.org

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaunte-hall/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CMAWARRIOR

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMA_Warrior

Email:  [email protected]

Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott today for more education about your VA 

Home Loan Benefit.  

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808) 798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRofOahu/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/grofoahu

Email: [email protected]

Coming back at you in episode 51, it's just the crew catching up and talking about what all we're looking forward to through the end of the year.

Merranda Ramirez is now officially co-host and Cliff is stepping back a bit from the podcast as he steps into a new role.

Contact Jason today about your home loan mortgage needs!

Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)

Phone: (808)798-9054

Web: https://www.rate.com/jasons

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guaranteedrateaiea/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GRofOahu/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/grofoahu

Email: [email protected]