Warrior Mindset & Motivation Podcast

Reginald Grant, MSEd is a Business Strategist, Speaker, and Author.

Reginald often delivers dynamic keynote addresses, facilitates workshops, and works with youth on developing and implementing "A Winners Mindset."

He is a Business Strategist, Consultant, Speaker, and Author. He is a serial entrepreneur, former English teacher, and professional football athlete. He has a passion to empower and inspire individuals to be successful. All because he has been helped and inspired during his journey. With the understanding that success is defined differently for all of us, we work with schools, organizations ‘and on special projects that empower people with the tools for success.

He is the author of “Entrepreneur: Your Guide To Starting Your Business” (2020), “Managing Your Brand: You Can Pimp Me, But You Have To Pay Me” (2019), Youth Entrepreneur Impact Program(YEIP) (2018), “Thoughts of An Urban Teacher” (2017), “Effective Mentoring in the 21st Century” (2017), "Success Stories Insights by African American Men" and the workbook for young readers (2016), “200 Writing Prompts”(2016) and numerous other books, teacher guides, workbooks, and articles.

A former NFL (New York Jets) and CFL player, he also finds time to serve on several boards of national organizations working with youth. A former high school and middle school English teacher (17 years) he has worked on statewide assessment development and curriculum for the State of California. He currently consults with companies in a variety of industries from apparel manufacturers like the Retired NFL Players Congress, to tech industry innovators.

He is also considered a leading expert on Reaching and Teaching African American and other urban youth. A certificated English teacher, since 2oo2 teaching urban youth and international ESL students. A former NFL player for the New York Jets, he also finds time to serve on several boards of national organizations working with youth. He is the author of "Thoughts of An Urban Teacher" (2017), "Effective Mentoring in the 21st Century" (workbook 2017), "Success Stories Insights by African American Men"(2016),”A Case for Bilingual Education” (2015),“A Teacher’s View Education in America.”(2014) and numerous teacher guides, workbooks, and articles.

He is the CEO of eSportsInstruction.com "eSports Business Accelerator" and partner in A Family of Authors and Grant Language Academy. A Family of Authors promotes literacy and helps authors publish and market books. The Grant Language Academy provides university tours for international students and families, summer ESL programs, workshops for urban youth on academic skill development, and summer author programs. GLA also provides workshops for educational professionals and other groups.

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My name is David Beale, I am a US Army veteran and security professional. I am currently working in Europe as a Private Military Contractor and Close Protection Operative. I was born in British Columbia Canada and immigrated to the United States when I was 4 years old. I grew up in the Seattle area and tried out college and various jobs before deciding on joining the Army at age 25.

I joined the Army October 2010 as a 13B cannon crew member. I served for 8 years in 10th Mountain Division and 2nd Cavalry Regiment. After 4 years being very cold in New York and 4 more years being very cold in Germany, I decided to end my time in the Army and move forward. I loved being a Soldier but I wanted more control over my life then the Army allowed. I separated in June of 2019 and moved to Poland where I started my new carrier in the security industry.

As of now, I have 2 peace keeping deployments to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. I also have 2 deployments to Afghanistan and multiple smaller contracts around Europe. I am a graduate from the European Security Academy and I continue to work in the private military and close protection industry. I am a big advocate of security contracting work for veterans and try to dispel some of the rumours and misinformation about the industry. In my time between contracts, I play homemaker, taking care of my two girls (during covid surviving may be a better word), working on the house, and keeping fit for my next contract.

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Tim Burley has spent years working with Veterans and those who all serve, to ensure their transition back to civilian life is seamless and rewarding. Tim is a “problem solver” who strategically attacks transition at the root. Through his years of service assisting veterans, Tim has developed strategic plans both with the Veterans and civilian community to provide information, guidance and training, creating an awareness which benefits both business and communities. Creating this understanding in “the civilian world” for those who have served our country to preserve our freedoms, as they willingly continue to serve as the most trainable, most productive, and most initiative driven leaders in our workforce and communities. Tim Burley, U.S. Army Veteran Non-Commissioned Officer Served in the United State Army from 1984‐1995 both Active Duty and Reserve. Tim served as an Armored Crewman and Tank Commander during the Cold War in Germany. He was also assigned to Ft. Carson, Colorado and served in Armor and Armored Cavalry units specializing in strategic planning and training until being assigned to Recruiting Duty in Wisconsin. Tim is a service‐connected disabled Veteran due to his hearing loss caused by an accident-causing deafness and tinnitus in both ears. He had other injuries with his back and neck. which have now been mitigated through Pain Free Patriots and Emotion Code therapies.

After his service Tim has Developed Markets and Products In RFID Industry, was the Organizational Director for Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, served as a Bank Compliance Officer, Managed Sales and owned a small business, held auto, life, home and commercial business Insurance Licenses, Designed HVAC Systems both Residential and Commercial, Professional Photographer, DJ, and Videographer, is an Ordained Minister, and now is the Executive Director of WelcomeHome.Vet, an initiative he developed to assist Veterans Transitioning back into our communities. Served on the City Councils in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Tolna, North Dakota. Tim also served as a PTO President, Soccer Coach, Destination Imagination Coach, Junior Achievement Instructor, Boy Scout Development Leader, Citizen Network for Foreign Affairs Trainer in Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania for Agricultural Banking and Organizational Development. Currently Tim is the American Legion Commander in Hutchinson, MN, he also served as it’s Chaplain – Chair of the Department Public Relations Committee, USABOT Charter Member, DAV Member, U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Member, Saluting Community Heroes Board of Directors, Pain Free Patriots Veterans Advocacy Committee. Chamber of Commerce Volunteer, Peer to Peer Veterans Counselor, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Stakeholder, Senate Veterans Outreach Advisor, BNI Vice President, and 40&8 Member. Tim also served as an American Legion District Vice Commander.

In 2014 Tim had a major health issue that he fought through after being told that only 1 in 350,000 a year survive. After that health incident, Tim dedicated his life to assisting his Brothers and Sisters who served or are serving to see them grow and succeed after transition and mitigated any issues by assisting them with decisions that heal their body, soul, and mind.

Tim lives in Hutchinson, Minnesota and has been married to his wife Jenni since 2012. Tim has 6 sons, (3 are step sons) Ian, Noah, Logan, Devon, Nolan, and Caiden. Noah served in the United States Army as a Crypto Linguist, he recently left the military and now attends Colorado State University. Logan served in the United States Army and has recently finished his service. He and his wife Lexi recently moved back to the Hutchinson area and have a newborn son, Easton. Follow Tim:

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Hello, I'm Luis Alicea, and I'm currently on active duty in the U.S Army, going on 20 years of active service and 21 years of total service to our nation. I will officially retire in August of 2021, culminating in my career as a First Sergeant.

I joined the Army on June 14, 2000 (Army Birthday), and served three years on active duty. In June of 2003, I transitioned into the reserve component of the U.S Army, where I served for nine months before enlisting on active duty for a second time.

In my career, I supported two peacekeeping missions, one to Saudia Arabia and one to Hungary. On both these missions, I served with Erik Castillo. I have also participated in four combat tours. Two tours in Iraq and two to Afghanistan. On my second tour to Iraq, I suffered wounds from a suicide vehicle born improvised explosive device. This event changed my outlook on life. I have also helped train future Army leaders in Morroco and Honduras. I've been stationed in Fort Bragg, NC twice, Baumholder, Germany, Fort Polk, LA, Anchorage, AK, Bloomington, IN, Dongducheon, Korea, and now Fort Drum, NY.

Upon retirement, I hope to work in the fitness industry as a strength and conditioning coach, helping people see their potential and helping young athletes learn about leadership and team development. I currently hold a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification, a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach Certification, and a Certified Speed and Agility Coach Certification, both from NSPA. I'm also five classes away from a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences with a concentration in Exercise Science.

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My name is Sarah Sahutske and I am a 9 year United States Marine Corps veteran, serving from 2003 to 2012. I was stationed mostly within Southern California at MCAS Miramar and then at MCAGCC 29 Palms. I have 3 overseas deployments; Iraq in 2006 and back-to-back deployments to Afghanistan in 2010 & 2011. I worked primarily as a computer/network administrator and later had the opportunity to assist my unit on deployment as an aerial reconnaissance intel analyst.

After deciding to exit the military in November 2012, I went on to study business and graduated from San Diego State University with my Bachelors of Science degree. I currently work at VET Tv as the Social Media Marketing Manager and have been with the company for a year now. VET Tv is an online streaming television network that creates humor for veterans by veterans. Our content is both entertaining and therapeutic. We call it Parody with a Purpose. We publish weekly episodes that parody the military experience for those who have served to offer therapeutic entertainment for the veteran community, in order to promote camaraderie and prevent veteran suicide.

I now spend my time heavily involved in supporting the veteran community within San Diego. I enjoy volunteering to help other veteran-owned businesses and organizations become more connected with one another. I am also an official ambassador for Pin-Ups for Vets, where we visit the VA hospitals to visit our brothers and sisters who have no family or friends to come to visit them. We also sell calendars featuring female veterans posing as pin-ups to raise money for much needed medical equipment and you can find me featured as Miss August in the 2020 edition. 

Thanks a ton!

Sarah Sahutske - pronounced as (sa-hut-ski)

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Anthony Norwood is an Army veteran who is still currently serving on active duty. He has served 21 years to date with five combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has achieved the pinnacle rank of Chief Warrant Office 3 (CW3) in one of the most technical fields in the military (Targeting Officer/Field Artillery Technician).

He is a fitness expert with a passion for motivating and inspiring others. WIth his devotion to health and fitness, it is hardly a surprise that he has found success as a fitness trainer. Anthony is not only a personal trainer, he is the founder and CEO of Last Strike Fitness. Using his personal experiences while achieving his own fitness goals, Tony is able to understand his clients and motivate them to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.

Always determined, Anthony is following his dreams of being a top fitness company in the world. He started in fitness at a young age and solidified his active lifestyle by playing football and wrestling at the collegiate level. Anthony has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado Tech University (CTU). Coupled with his degree from CTU, he also has his Personal Training certification from the International Sports Science Association . Through his determination and dedication, he was able to expand Last Strike Fitness into a world known name in the fitness world.

Anthony also has over four years of experience with trading in the stock market. By no means is he an expert, but he has found success with trading equities market. Through selfeducation, he started to understand how the stock market moved and never looked back.

You can follow his businesses on Facebook:

-Last Strike Fitness

-Black Sky Group

Instagram: @laststrikefitnes @blackskygroup @twood0757