S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -From the little league coach to the former addict helping those still struggling, hear from people from all walks of life how they show up as a vessel for service and drive for transformational change. Hosted by Theresa Carpenter, a 28-year active duty U.S. naval officer who found service was the path to unlocking trauma and unleashing your inner potential.
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Naval officer on military fitness standards | Meagan Morrison - S.O.S. Podcast #13
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAre the military standards for physical fitness outdated and follow a model for just one body type? My next guest this Saturday at 7:30 pm EST for Stories of Service thinks so and has bravely shared her struggles for years confirming to a standard that’s recently come into question as more people speak out against it. Meet Navy Lt. Meagan Morrison. She’s a naval officer currently stationed in Guam. She’s a professional communicator, a stand-up comedian, and a fellow storyteller. She was my...
Animal protection lobbyist skilled in conflict resolution | Inga Gibson - S.O.S. Podcast #12
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBMy guest played a huge role in my development as an advocate for any group that is marginalized. Inga Gibson is the President and Policy Director of Pono Advocacy. I met her in 2008, as I was exploring my beliefs regarding humane dog breeding. Inga mentored me in all aspects of animal protection policy changes and is an expert in human-animal and environmental conflict resolution. She has coordinated numerous campaigns and projects including directing political and grassroots organizing an...
Navy veteran who runs a successful company | DuWayne Watson - S.O.S. Podcast #11
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMy 11th guest on S.O.S. epitomizes the "can do" spirit within us all! He is the Chief Executive Officer at Watson Distributing Corporation. DuWayne Watson has been a leader in executive management from start to finish for over 20 years having managed several national companies at a large scale while showing global profits for the economy. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs with Company IT Intelligence, Fintech, Digital Traffic, marketing and advertising, Sales Team Building, Retail Distr...
Navy officer who runs a global nonprofit | Adam Cole - S.O.S. Podcast #10
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Adam Cole. Adam is the founder and executive director of Join the Journey, serving in a volunteer capacity in his off-duty time from active duty service in the Navy. Adam formed Join the Journey after deploying as part of the U.S. military relief to assist in recovery following Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. Join the Journey provides small loans - equivalent to $200 - and business coaching to give a boost to female business owners in Africa. Adam has deployed around ...
Navy orthodontist on pageants + life of service | Dr. Corinne Devin - S.O.S. Podcast #9
July 25, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBI struggled writing these show notes for Corinne as so much ground to cover. Orthodontist. Navy Commander. Pageant Queen. Deployed in a combat zone. Multiple overseas assignments. Book Author. Motivational Speaker. Community organizer. Award Recipient from the Italian Society of History of Medicine? (good story there, I bet). Not only that, she's an incredibly generous and giving person, mentoring me about the pageant world and schooling me that it's not just bathing suits and pretty faces....
Retired Army Veteran on digital networking | Jose Valazquez - S.O.S. Podcast #8
July 18, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 8 of the S.O.S. podcast I chat with the one and only master digital networker (and dear friend) Jose Valazquez! Jose Velazquez is an Affiliate Certified Digital Networking Coach (CDN-C); accredited through the Digital Networking Professional Program (DNPP). Jose is one of the first two people to earn the CDN-C level certification. He successfully coaches service members, Veterans, and military spouses on the skills and knowledge needed to leverage their digital network in support o...
Retired Navy Officer on entrepreneurship and mentoring | Thurraya Kent - S.O.S. Podcast #7
July 11, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, chat with Navy Capt. (ret) and former Public Affairs Officer Thurraya Kent. She's successfully made the transition from 26 years serving in the military to now running Blue Magnolia Engagement Strategies, an event planning and homestyle catering company based in northern Virginia. Her military assignments included Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, and Acquisition); Commanding Officer of Navy Public Affairs ...
Foreign Area Officer on diplomacy, faith and missionary work | Jacob English - S.O.S. Podcast #6
July 03, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, I am speaking to Air Force Lt. Col. Jacob English, a 15-year active-duty officer who is currently Deputy Chief of the Security Cooperation Organization at the United States Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador. He advises and coordinates training and equipment programs with senior leaders from El Salvador’s military. Among other assignments to include time at the Pentagon and working as an avionics engineer, he deployed to Afghanistan where he managed the purchase of ground ...
Army lawyer on influencers, ethics and the future of work | Matt Fitzgerald - S.O.S. Podcast #5
June 26, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMy guest for Ep. 5 has researched extensively the government ethics concerning active duty social media influencers and how DoD could adapt to a telework or hybrid model. He’s a captain in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, and in 2020 won the Adm. John S. Jenkins Writing Award from the National Institute of Military Justice for his research on active duty social media influencers. He also examines the future of work, especially how the Department of Defense could adapt to telework and how the event...
Stories of Service Ep. 4 | A chat with a Army soldier who has PTSD
June 13, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMy guest for Ep. 4 is U.S. Army Master Sgt. Amaurys “Rap” Rapozo-Meran. A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he enlisted in 2002. He is currently the Humanitarian Assistance Program manager and Operations Noncommissioned Officer at the Security Cooperation Office in San Salvador, but his primary military specialty is Airborne Infantryman. Prior to this assignment, he served five combat deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom I, II, III, V, and in Operation Enduring Freedom. He ser...
Stories of Service Ep. 4 | A chat with a Army soldier who has PTSD
June 13, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMy guest for Ep. 4 is U.S. Army Master Sgt. Amaurys “Rap” Rapozo-Meran. A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he enlisted in 2002. He is currently the Humanitarian Assistance Program manager and Operations Noncommissioned Officer at the Security Cooperation Office in San Salvador, but his primary military specialty is Airborne Infantryman. Prior to this assignment, he served five combat deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom I, II, III, V, and in Operation Enduring Freedom. He ser...
Stories of Service Ep. 3 | A chat with a reformed prisoner
May 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBMy next guest for S.O.S., is my beloved cousin Bryan Johnson. One of my key influences as a child, Bryan is not only kind, funny, and charismatic, but he overcame two decades of battling with himself. He spent years in and out of prison and using drugs, but now inspires others to walk in faith, confront their demons and turn their lives around. He is a gifted storyteller, a creator, and a leader. I think the world of him, and you will too once you hear his powerful message. He so inspired ...
Stories of Service Ep. 3 | A chat with a reformed prisoner
May 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBMy next guest for S.O.S., is my beloved cousin Bryan Johnson. One of my key influences as a child, Bryan is not only kind, funny, and charismatic, but he overcame two decades of battling with himself. He spent years in and out of prison and using drugs, but now inspires others to walk in faith, confront their demons and turn their lives around. He is a gifted storyteller, a creator, and a leader. I think the world of him, and you will too once you hear his powerful message. He so inspired ...
Stories of Service Ep. 2 | A chat with a Navy veteran skateboarder Mom in her 40s
May 15, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSkateboarding 🛹 in her 40s! Proving you're never too old to learn new tricks, my next guest for S.O.S. is Jenni Harmon, a sister-in-arms, a former Navy aircrewman who is now a yoga teacher, a painter, and a skateboarder. Through her latest endeavor on the ramps, she has become the neighborhood park Mom mentoring kids and teaching them it’s ok to fail and it’s ok to try anything at any age. She’s an inspiration to us all and has a wicked sense of humor (she once wore her wedding dress on a sk...
Stories of Service Ep. 1 | A chat with my father Charlie Pickard
April 28, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday for my inaugural podcast, I chat with my father Charlie Pickard. I’m so blessed he agreed to my first guest. Watch here as we discuss why he became a broadcaster, his time serving in Panama in the Army, and how he continues to inspire everyone he comes across. He’s an incredible human being, and I’m honored to do this recording with him! Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/ Listen to other episodes on m...
Why I'm doing a podcast
April 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 769 KBWelcome to my first upload! I'm so excited for this project and culminating my lifetime passion of giving back to others and my skills in communications. My guests are from all walks of life, but what connects them is a dedication to serve others when there's nothing it for them to do so. Let's start a movement! Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/ Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofser...