Hosted by: Adam Peters

Guest: Charles Dame

Duration: ~1 hr

On this special Fourth of July episode, Adam Peters sits down with Charles Dame, Marine Corps veteran, nonprofit founder, AI entrepreneur, and mission-driven community builder. What starts as a deep dive into Charles' post-military journey turns into a masterclass in transition, trauma, resilience, and reinvention—with a powerful lens on how AI is reshaping veteran empowerment.

Charles opens up about the personal battles he faced after service—single fatherhood, PTSD, alcoholism—and the breakthrough that led him to create WeDoGood.org, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and families through good deeds and community events. He also shares how he’s harnessing the power of AI through WeDoAI.io, building customized GPTs and CRM systems to help people—and their purpose—scale smarter.

This isn’t just a story. It’s a roadmap.

• Charles’ military service as an 0331 Machine Gunner and instructor at Camp Lejeune
• Rebuilding life after deployment and family breakdown
• Starting and losing a business, battling addiction, and reclaiming purpose
• Launching WeDoGood and its life-changing mission of service through events
• The power of plant medicine, therapy, and honest healing
• The launch of WeDoAI.io and how AI is transforming veteran transition
• Why large language models (LLMs), CRMs, and Explainable AI (XAI) matter
• Practical ways veterans can use AI to build new careers and rediscover identity
• How AI tools can support mental health, entrepreneurship, and post-service freedom

• AI: Artificial Intelligence
• ML: Machine Learning
• LLM: Large Language Model
• XAI: Explainable AI
• CRM: Client Relationship Management
• Agentic AI: AI that acts on its own to complete tasks
• Prompt Engineering: The art of crafting inputs to get quality AI outputs

• WeDoGood Podcast: YouTube | Instagram
• WeDoGood.org: https://wedogood.org
• WeDoAI.io: https://wedoai.io
• Strategic Veteran Podcast: Hosted by Adam Peters

249 Years of American Independence | Episode 001

📝 Description:

Good day and Good Deeds! 🇺🇸 In this inspiring episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, host Charles Dame sits down with Captain Evan Lowe, U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer and Commander of the Jupiter Army Recruiting Company.

Capt. Lowe shares his journey from the battlefield to the front lines of military recruitment, reveals the keys to achieving national recruiting goals, and opens up about balancing military service with family life and community engagement.

🎯 Topics include:

U.S. Army recruitment strategies in 2024

Building community through partnerships & service

Balancing dual military careers with family

Mental health, patriotism & mentorship in today’s culture

Whether you're a veteran, military family member, or patriot at heart, this episode will leave you inspired to go out and do good.

🫡 Subscribe, like, and share if you believe in service, family, and doing good in your community!

🔗 Follow us on all platforms @WeDoGoodPodcast

#WeDoGood #ArmyRecruiter #MilitaryFamily #VeteranVoices #Leadership #CommunityFirst #GoodDeeds

🎙️ Building Opportunities Through Golf with Willie Scott | WeDoGood Podcast

Good day and good deeds—welcome to the WeDoGood Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Charles Dame sits down with U.S. Army Veteran and Fort Pierce community leader Willie Scott, founder of Building Opportunities Through Golf (BOTG), a dedicated volunteer and advocate for youth empowerment.

Together, they discuss:

Willie’s journey from military service to PGA-certified golf instructor

How BOTG uses the game of golf to instill discipline, respect, and opportunity in underserved youth

The program's real-life impact, from college scholarships to national golf trips

Willie’s perspective on mentorship, community service, and how listeners can get involved

🔗 Learn more about BOTG: botginc.com

📧 Contact Willie: [email protected]

💬 Like, Comment & Subscribe to support the mission of good deeds, one story at a time.

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @wedogoodpodcast

Want to join the podcast: https://wedogoodpodcast.org/#calendar-lEZghwC27H

#Veterans #GolfForGood #YouthEmpowerment #FortPierce #BOTG #WeDoGood #MilitaryToMentor #CommunityChampions #GoodDeedsPodcast #NonprofitHeroes #GolfMentorship

🎙️ WeDoGood Podcast | Featuring Serge Greene – Firefighter Paramedic, Father, Entrepreneur, and Community Hero 🇺🇸

“Good day and Good Deeds, I’m Charles Dame—and today, we’re talking courage, community, and casting lines.”

In this inspiring episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, we sit down with Serge Greene, a dedicated firefighter paramedic with the St. Lucie County Fire District. Serge shares what it’s like serving on the front lines of emergency response, how he balances duty and family, and why giving back is more than a job—it’s a way of life.

From responding to crisis calls to competing in the Heroes for Habitat fishing tournament, Serge lives the WeDoGood mission every day. He also opens up about his entrepreneurial journey and what keeps him grounded when the sirens stop.

🛑 Topics We Cover:

Life as a firefighter paramedic

Mental resilience in emergency service

The power of fishing and reflection

Fatherhood and family support

Building a business with a service mindset

And the one good deed that changed everything for Serge

🎧 Whether you’re in uniform or inspired by those who are, this episode is a tribute to everyday heroes who serve with heart.

👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support our mission of honoring those who do good.

Want to join the podcast: https://wedogoodpodcast.org/#calendar-lEZghwC27H

#WeDoGoodPodcast #FirstResponderLife #SergeGreene #HeroesForHabitat #FirefighterStories #FishingForACause #CommunityHeroes #GoodDeedsOnly