Army Veteran Episodes

Dustin Shepherd on Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Service | 1,591 Dustin Shepherd believes the greatest act of leadership is making the path easier for someone else to walk. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 29 years of service, Dustin Shepherd spent his military career leading through some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Multiple combat deployments taught him that leadership is measured not by authority, but by the ability to guide people through uncertainty, hardship, and change. After facing his own personal struggles and the devastating loss of fellow Soldiers, Dustin realized that many people who want help never receive it because they do not know where to begin. That insight inspired him to found TOA, an organization dedicated to connecting individuals with the right resources, support, and guidance when they need it most. Rather than creating another program, Dustin focused on building a bridge, one that brings clarity to complex systems a…

Anthony Moreno on Fitness That Actually Works | 1,564 Anthony Moreno is challenging everything people have been taught about fitness. A former British Army soldier, Royal Air Force firefighter, entrepreneur, and author of Fitness Sucks!, Anthony has spent more than 15 years helping people break free from the cycle of extreme diets, unrealistic expectations, and all or nothing thinking that keeps so many stuck. As the founder of The Fusion House, he has coached thousands of clients, trained competitive athletes, mentored future fitness professionals, and built thriving businesses around one core belief: lasting health should fit your life, not take it over. Anthony's message stands in sharp contrast to today's fitness culture. Instead of chasing perfection, he teaches consistency. Instead of guilt, he promotes sustainability. Instead of punishing workouts and impossible standards, he helps people build habits they can maintain for a lifetime. His practical, no nonsense a…

How Lenna Rodriguez Supports Veterans After Service | 1,551 Lenna Rodriguez has spent her life serving in places where leadership, resilience, and courage are not optional. A retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Lenna served for more than 20 years in some of the military's most demanding roles, spanning intelligence, criminal investigations, civil affairs, and special operations support. From deployments in Africa and Afghanistan to leading complex investigations as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, her career was built on protecting others and solving problems under pressure. But for Lenna, service did not end when she took off the uniform. Today, she is a passionate advocate for veterans, military families, and those facing the invisible challenges that often follow military service. Through her work supporting America's Warrior Partnership and the "Know a Vet, Tell a Vet" initiative, she helps strengthen a…

Christopher McKeithen on Avoiding Costly Cyber Breaches | 1,542 Christopher McKeithen learned in combat that the most dangerous threats are often the ones you never see coming. After serving in the U.S. Army, including a combat deployment to Iraq, he carried a simple lesson into the cybersecurity world: the difference between a manageable problem and a catastrophic failure often comes down to identifying vulnerabilities before an adversary does. That philosophy became the foundation of Aegis Cyber Defense. As founder and CEO, Christopher built Aegis to help organizations uncover the security exposures hiding in plain sight. His platform provides security and IT leaders with a clear understanding of their attack surface, prioritizing real world threats based on active exploitation data rather than overwhelming teams with endless alerts and noise. Built as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Aegis Cyber Defense specializes in helping lean security teams and r…

William J. Allen Jr on Second Chances That Change Lives | 1,532 William J. Allen Jr. has dedicated his life to helping people write a new chapter, no matter how difficult their previous chapters may have been. A U.S. Army and Air Force veteran and founder of New Chapter Life Coaching, William brings more than three decades of frontline experience within the criminal justice system to a mission that extends far beyond corrections. His work is centered on helping justice involved individuals break free from destructive patterns, rebuild their character, and create lives defined by purpose rather than their past. Over the course of his career with the Michigan Department of Corrections, William served in multiple roles, including Corrections Officer, Prisoner Counselor, Probation Officer, and Internal Affairs Investigator. These experiences gave him a rare perspective on both the challenges people face and the factors that truly lead to lasting change. Today, through coaching…

Larry Robertson on The Power of Authentic Leadership | 1,506 Larry Robertson has spent a lifetime studying what makes people truly worth listening to, following, and trusting. From the battlefields of military leadership to boardrooms across the world, his work has always centered on one enduring belief: leadership is not about power or titles, but about clarity, humanity, and the courage to make a real difference. As founder of Robertson Burns, Larry has advised global executives, transformed leadership cultures, and helped organizations generate billions in new business by teaching leaders how to communicate with authenticity, inspire trust, and lead with purpose. His journey is anything but ordinary. From working cattle stations in Australia and traveling through Asia to serving as a British Army captain and advisor at the highest levels of international leadership, Larry’s life has placed him in rooms where decisions shape nations and futures. Yet through every chapter, his …

1,437 | Adam Peters on Helping Veterans Find Purpose After Service The Strategic Veteran is a mission driven platform founded by Adam Peters, dedicated to empowering veteran entrepreneurs as they transition into civilian life. After 13 years of service, Adam experienced firsthand the challenges many veterans face, from navigating uncertainty to encountering misleading opportunities and empty promises. Built from that experience, The Strategic Veteran exists to provide real guidance, trusted resources, and a supportive community for veterans from all backgrounds. Its goal is to make the transition into business and civilian life as smooth and grounded as possible. At its core, the mission goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It is about purpose, direction, and helping reduce veteran suicide by giving veterans a path forward, a sense of identity, and a community that truly understands them. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: t…

1,388 | Christopher Rivers on Navigating Ambition Without Losing Yourself Christopher Rivers is a former US Army officer and combat veteran who enlisted at 17 and served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics with a focus on Nuclear Engineering, along with master’s degrees in Public Policy and Foreign Service from Georgetown University. After his military service, Christopher worked as a policy advisor and strategic problem-solver at the US Department of State and later in the private sector, guiding organizations through complex operational and leadership challenges. His career spans national security, diplomacy, corporate strategy, and a statewide political campaign, giving him a rare, firsthand perspective on how power operates within institutions. His debut book, You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead, draws on that experience to examine ambition, integrity, and the system…

1,336 | Stephanie Lincoln on Overcoming Fear When Everything Goes Wrong Stephanie Lincoln is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Army Veteran, and author of Born to Be Brave—a gripping true story of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit. In August 2020, what began as a short hike in Washington’s Olympic National Forest turned into a life-or-death battle when Stephanie went missing in the wilderness. Told with humor, grit, and honesty, her story reveals how every challenge in her life prepared her for that defining moment—and how courage, faith, and self-belief can carry us through the impossible. Today, Stephanie serves as an embedded behavioral health provider at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and runs a private practice offering mental health and wellness coaching. She continues to inspire others through her story, helping people discover their own inner strength and resilience. Based in South Seattle with her husband and two dogs, Stephanie is still an avid h…

1,300 | J. Everett Prewitt Explores Resilience, Identity, and the Human Spirit J. Everett Prewitt is an award-winning author, Vietnam veteran, and former U.S. Army officer whose storytelling captures the heart of history, resilience, and the human experience. His debut novel, Snake Walkers, won four first-place fiction awards and the Bronze Medal for General Fiction in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year contest. His second novel, A Long Way Back, received six awards, including first place from the Independent Publishers of New England. In 2024, Everett released Something About Ann and The Last Time I Saw Willie, earning multiple award nominations. His latest work, A Life in the Sunshine (2025), has been praised by U.S. Book Review and Midwest Book Review for its authenticity, depth, and uplifting perspective on perseverance and identity. When he isn’t writing, Everett enjoys golf, tennis, billiards, backgammon, jazz, and a fine glass of cabernet—living proof that a life …

1,245 | LTC Jason Pike Reveals the Truth About Resilience and Grit Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired, served 31 years in the United States Army as both an enlisted and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and survived a wicked amount of military training. His first book, A Soldier Against All Odds, compiles all his life events in an inspiring storytelling format with the ups and downs of a life in uniform. His diversity of Army jobs, assignments, and schools from age 17 to 48 sets this military memoir up differently than most. Jason’s brutal honesty on how he did it while disclosing many sacred secrets about how he survived is unique. With a straightforward account of one man’s journey, he inspires audiences nationwide at speaking events and shows how to be resilient and to persevere no matter what disadvantages a…

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