USA Cares Podcast

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Get your mid-week pick-me-up by listening and subscribing to the USA Cares Podcast on any major streaming service and check out some of the fascinating people and stories we highlight each week.
The series focuses on veterans, service members, and military families sharing their stories in an authentic, conversational setting.
*The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and do not represent those of USA Cares Inc.

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E24: Paula Presley - Director of Career Transitions

June 23, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

This week, Stefanie Jones, Donor Relations Manager at USA Cares, sits in as host with CEO, Trace Chesser, and they welcome Paula Presley to the podcast. Paula is the Director of Career Transitions for USA Cares. Her primary responsibilities are helping senior military leaders transition into professional business positions and matching transitioning military personnel into appropriate business settings. The three of them describe some challenges veterans face in their transition and call for ...

E23: RaeAnne Pae - Military to Marketing

June 16, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Matt Castor and Trace Chesser welcome guest-host, Anna Grace Castor, and their featured guest, RaeAnne Pae to the podcast. This episode highlights RaeAnne’s experience in the military as a paratrooper and intelligence officer, as well as her transition back into civilian life. RaeAnne expresses the importance of veteran communities to offer support and understanding to fellow veterans that could otherwise feel isolated. . Featured Guests: RaeAnne Pae Connect with RaeAnne on LinkedIn . www.us...

E22: Megan Gould - Executive Director of the D.C. Chapter

June 09, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Host, Matt Castor, is joined by co-host, Chapters/Outreach Coordinator, Alison Hedges, and together they welcome Megan Gould, Veteran, Business Analyst, and Executive Director of USA Cares Chapter in Washington D.C. Megan shares her story of enlistment, being a squad leader at West Point and how that has shaped and lead her to where she is now as she begins to grow the USA Cares Chapter in D.C. . Matt & Alison also highlight two major upcoming events, the USA Cares Annual Charity Golf Open at...

E21: Mapping Chapters & Getting Involved

June 02, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Host, Matt Castor, is joined by USA Cares team members, Stefanie Jones and Josh Kirby, as they talk about some current initiatives surrounding the USA Cares Chapter Program. They highlight the need for new chapters around the country, and how anyone, veteran or not, can get involved with expanding the reach of USA Cares with the addition of new chapters. USA Cares is also pushing to accumulate more recurring donors that will lend to more consistent assistance to veterans and their families in...

E20: How do USA Cares Chapters Work?

May 26, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

On today's episode, Matt Castor and Trace Chesser are joined by Alison Hedges to discuss the growth of the Chapters for USA Cares amid COVID. Information USA Cares Annual Gala - August 7, 2021 www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

E19: Counting Successes and Plans for the Future

May 19, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Aubrey Gonzalez and Matt Castor welcome Robin Davis to the podcast. Robin has been a long-time supporter of USA Cares and has helped coordinate the annual Gala since it’s inception. Robin shares her experience of being a military spouse, and the unique challenges that come with active duty and beyond. During her husband’s enlistment, pre-911, she recalls the struggles that military families around her were experiencing, and how much they would have benefited from an organization like USA Care...

E18: Veteran to Volunteering

May 12, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Aubrey welcomes the man we’ve all heard so much about, Mr. Bill Roby. Bill briefly shares some of his story, from serving in the Army in Vietnam and coming home struggling with survivors guilt, to how he ended up serving as Chair for the USA Cares Board of Directors. Aubrey and Bill discuss how 9/11 spurred so many men and women into service and the aftermath many have been dealing with since returning to the civilian sector. Whatever the struggle, USA Cares is here to help military men, wome...

E17: The Latest Scope of USA Cares

May 05, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Trace & Aubrey are excited to welcome James Tongate to the podcast. James Tongate is VP of Government Relations at Benelynk, and is the Incoming 10th Command Chief MSgt for Kentucky Air National Guard, effective May 15, 2021. Together, they continue the conversation surrounding the efforts of USA Cares to assist and support veterans in need; including some of their upcoming events, especially their flagship fundraising event, the USA Cares Annual Gala. As USA Cares continues to build their Ch...

E16: What's Your Story About a Veteran?

April 21, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Matt Castor and Josh Kerby fill in to co-host a special episode with guest, Patricia Petter. Patricia is a committee member of the USA Cares Annual Gala, and in this episode she shares a heartfelt story from childhood that deeply connected her to the military; which is the reason she has dedicated years of her life volunteering to assist veterans however she can. They also touch on a number of exciting, upcoming events USA Cares has planned that you can get involved in. . www.usacares.org Ch...

E15: Have Fun Getting Involved

April 14, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Aubrey welcomes new Donor Relations Manager, Stefanie Jones, to the podcast. Together they’re stirring up excitement about upcoming events and ways to get involved and help with the mission of USA Cares. From the virtual 5k that you can participate in wherever you are, to the USA Cares Charity Golf Open at PGA caliber course, TPC River’s Bend. They highlight why the USA Cares Team is so dedicated to their work and the impact it has on the veterans, and veterans families, that USA Cares serves...

E14: Cruise Customs Flags - Veteran Owned Business

March 31, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Aubrey welcomes Chris Cruise, Founder of Cruise Customs Flags to the USA Cares Podcast. Chris gives us the background of his business and how Cruise Customs is teaming up with USA Cares to continue making an impact in the lives of veterans in need.

E13: Chapters, Events, & Getting Involved

March 24, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Aubrey and Trace welcome brand new, USA Cares VP of Outreach & Development, Matt Castor, to the podcast. They dive into the upcoming fundraisers USA Cares is planning, and highlight a variety of ways for everyone to get involved with USA Cares and make a difference in the lives of veterans in need; no matter how you get involved, your contributions make a difference.

E12: What is a Chamber of Commerce?

March 17, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Trace welcomes President and CEO of Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce, Deana Karem, to the USA Cares Podcast. Deana breaks down the many functions of Chambers of Commerce and how veterans can utilize them to leverage themselves and their skills professionally. From establishing a network to professional development and marketing your business, a Chamber of Commerce can serve as an excellent resource for veterans. Deana also touches on the strengths that veterans bring to the table as an emplo...

E11: Perspective from the USA Cares Team

March 10, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Aubrey weldcomes "the glue" of USA Cares, three veteran case-workers, Angela Chattoo, Marlo Taft, and Jerry Newman. The group discusses their roles with USA Cares and the continuous need for assistance in our nation's community of veterans. Together, they paint a picture of many different circumstances that bring veterans and their families to USA Cares; from Covid related hardships to combat injury cases.

E10: Entrepreneurship & Financial IQ

March 03, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Trace welcomes PR/Financial Education Professional with Abound Credit Union, Hollie Sexton, to the USA Cares Podcast. Hollie shares some resources and insight for veterans to educate themselves in the financial realm and increase their money IQ. Together they discuss how veterans can be intentional with their discipline to budget and develop preparedness financially. From flat tires to home repairs, being prepared financially to deal with unexpected expenses can make a major difference. They ...

E09: It Takes A Village

February 10, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Aubrey was excited to sit down with her friend, John Miles, Veteran Coordinator at Office for Veterans in Louisville, Kentucky. They discuss their unified efforts in assisting veterans with access to resources and services, gain housing and achieve an overall better quality of life; through financial assistance, training, and education. Aubrey also touches on USA Cares' brand new website, how much it's helping streamline their communications and in turn help people get involved more easily as...

E08: Military Transition into Civilian Sector

February 03, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Trace welcomes to the show, Matt Roberge, retired Sergeant-Major in the Army and now proud Project Manager at Beam Suntory. Matt shares his experience transitioning out of the military into the civilian sector, getting help translating his military skills onto a resume, and how USA Cares helped him transition into a career that he now loves. While Matt tells us about Operation Military Cheer, the Beam Vets Employee Impact Group, and the major Strides Beam-Suntory is taking in their Diversity ...

E07: Obstacles, Achievements, and Furthering the Mission

January 27, 2021 17:01 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Aubrey and Trace discuss partnering with other organizations that help veterans, and USA Cares' 2020 achievements, including the "Non-Profit of the Year Award" from GLI, Louisville, Kentucky's Metro Chamber of Commerce. They also share their excitement for the USA Cares Chapter Program as it expands into two new states! This is of course necessary as USA Cares still has a greater demand for their service than what they're able to supply. Ready to help veterans? Interested in beginning a USA C...

E06: Taking Care of Our Own with Bryan Anderson

January 20, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

USA Cares CEO, Trace Chesser, and National Spokesperson, author and actor, Bryan Anderson, talk about overcoming life's greatest challenges, living with a purpose and mission to help others; as well as what you can do to help veterans. Bryan shares his story from basic training, military police, and two tours in Iraq to becoming an author, actor, and stuntman. https://andersonactive.com/ https://usacares.org/

E05: Getting Involved - With Special Guest Doug Flynn

January 13, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Aubrey and Josh of USA Cares discuss getting involved in helping veterans and their families. They welcome their special guest, Doug Flynn, as he expresses his deep gratitude for veterans and military service members. Doug talks about how he and other major league baseball vets have partnered with USA Cares, and hope 2021 is a big year for assisting more veteran families in need.

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