Voices of Veterans
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsInspired by duty, service, and leadership, Veterans provide lessons learned on personal and professional development after military service.
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Ep. 89 Jason Kelley - General Manager - Global Strategic Partners
February 22, 2022 20:58 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MB“There is strength in community.” - Jason Kelley Army Ranger Veteran and IBM’s General Manager of Global Strategic Partners, Jason Kelley, joined Next Gen Warrior for an in-depth conversation on military life & post-transition growth. Born into a military family, Jason earned his commission at West Point, serving in the Army Rangers for more than a decade before transitioning to the private sector. Jason discussed the importance of team building in business, his current work at IBM, and the i...
Ep. 88 Rick & Laura Narpaul - Founder/Owners Mach1 Services, Air Force Veteran
January 18, 2022 20:13 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBRick Narpaul, Air Force Veteran, and Laura Narpaul joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss how their business Mach1 Services got started. Rick Narpaul served in the Air Force Security Forces and then served as a law enforcement officer, but his passion for entrepreneurship never went away. He moved to San Antonio and met his now-wife Laura, who has extensive experience in marketing and advertising. Together they dreamt up the idea of Mach1 Services, put their ideas on paper, and built the company...
Ep. 88 Rick & Laura Narpaul - Founder/Owners Mach1 Services, Air Force Veteran
January 18, 2022 20:13 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBRick Narpaul, Air Force Veteran, and Laura Narpaul joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss how their business Mach1 Services got started. Rick Narpaul served in the Air Force Security Forces and then served as a law enforcement officer, but his passion for entrepreneurship never went away. He moved to San Antonio and met his now-wife Laura, who has extensive experience in marketing and advertising. Together they dreamt up the idea of Mach1 Services, put their ideas on paper, and built the company...
EP 87: Major General (ret.) David Glaser - Army Veteran - Chief Strategy Officer
January 03, 2022 21:34 - 45 minutes - 104 MBAfter 36 years of military service in the United States Army, Major General (Ret.) David Glaser is now the Chief Strategy Officer at Sam Houston State. David discusses the opportunities the Army opened up for him, critical lessons in team building and leadership from Iraq, and the impact technology is having on students as they enter a rapidly changing workforce.
EP 86: John Register – Army Veteran – Paralympian
November 22, 2021 15:27 - 55 minutes - 126 MBJohn Register is an Army Veteran, Paralympic Silver Medalist, public speaker, and author. He joined Next Gen Warrior and shared with us how Desert Storm impacted his perspective on life, how he overcame the limits he placed on himself after having his leg amputated, and how to set attainable goals to strive for long-term success.
EP 85: Scott Alpaugh – Army Veteran – Author
October 26, 2021 20:50 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBCheck out our interview with United States Army Veteran Scotty Alpaugh. He works in the finance industry and recently became a published author. Scotty discussed how being injured in Iraq, battling cancer (twice), and enduring COVID impacted how he views life. A lighthearted, optimistic, and in-the-moment perspective is his prescription for an over-stimulated life. You’ll love his story of enduring life’s hurdles with patience, grace, and a little humor.
EP 84: Antoinette Balta, ESQ – Veterans Legal Institute
October 18, 2021 22:40 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBAntoinette Balta identified a problem while providing social services for Veterans who had fallen through the cracks, and she started building a legal group to serve them. As the co-founder and Executive Director of Veterans Legal Institute, Antoinette has provided pro-bono services for Veterans in need. She joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss building a non-profit, enduring rejection, how she stays sharp on a daily basis and offers words of wisdom to Veterans interested in pursuing a legal c...
EP 83: Hernán Luis y Prado– CEO Workshops for Warriors – Navy Veteran
October 05, 2021 21:02 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBMotivated by the loss of his friends in the service and wanting to provide meaningful employment for those he served with, Hernán Luis y Prado founded @workshopsforwarriors in his garage in 2008. Workshops for Warriors has a campus in San Diego that began as a 400 sq ft space. They train Veterans and active-duty personnel in high-skilled manufacturing trades and then place them in well-paying jobs in machining, 3D printing, and more. Hernán discussed the incredible need for skilled labor, ho...
EP 82: Jenn Hassin – Air Force Veteran – Artist
September 21, 2021 21:31 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBA new episode of Next Gen Warrior is live! We joined Artist and Air Force Veteran Jenn Hassin in her Buda studio, just south of Austin. She walked us through her journey from pursuing a dental career, to discovering her passion for art. We discussed her latest piece that will be featured in Dallas, her famous Google Doodle on Veterans Day in 2020, and her piece on display in the Pentagon. Jenn uses art as a way to help other Veterans process their traumatic experiences.
Author’s Corner: James Payton – Army Veteran – Writer
September 15, 2021 22:32 - 3 minutes - 7.86 MBUS Army Veteran and G.I. Jobs Magazine writer James Payton joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss his article “Multiple Paths to Success: College Isn’t for Everyone.” We discussed how education can be pursued through multiple avenues, whether that is going to college or getting a professional certification. Be sure to read the article from the August edition of G.I. Jobs Magazine.
EP 81: Babs Chase - VP of Military and Veterans Programs at The Manufacturing Institute
August 30, 2021 22:15 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBNext Gen warrior was joined by Babs Chase, Vice President of Military and Veterans Programs at The Manufacturing Institute. We discussed how the manufacturing industry is a perfect fit for Veterans and how it has an incredible need for Veterans to fill open positions. The Manufacturing Institute’s “Heroes MAKE America” program can help train and place Veterans in those well-paying jobs. She also looked back on her career moves, from finance to public policy, to the Department of Defense, a...
EP 80: Jon Allman – Air Force Veteran – CEO & President of Endeavors
August 16, 2021 23:22 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBNext Gen Warrior hit the road for our 80th episode! In a conversation with Jon Allman, Retired Air Force Veteran & CEO and President of @Endeavors, we discussed their new Veteran’s wellness facility, and the services Endeavors provides for Veterans and their families. He has a passion for a holistic approach of serving the mental and physical health needs of the military and Veterans Community. Jon also shared his experience flying a medevac after the tragic bombing of the USS Cole. Check ...
EP 79: Tim Stroud - Army Veteran - Director of Community Relations at ABGi USA
August 02, 2021 21:13 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MBTim Stroud joined the Army at 27, and after leaving the service he poured himself into the Veterans Rotary, Toastmasters, and the Chamber of Commerce in Houston. He points out the importance of relationship building and credits his relationship with mentor Paul J Meyer for setting him up for success. Hear how the death of his Father and Mother affected him and how the Army set him up for a lifetime of service to his community.
EP 78: Dr. Trill Paullin, Ph.D. - Army Reservist - Owner Free to Feed
July 12, 2021 19:50 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBFounder of Free to Feed and Army Reservist Dr. Trill Paullin joined Next Gen Warrior. She is using her molecular biology expertise to solve a problem that deeply impacted her children, severe infant food sensitivities. After both of her infant daughters had severe allergic reactions to breast milk, Dr. Paullin was determined to figure out why this was a problem and why a solution didn’t exist. Thus, Free to Feed was born. She now stands ready to help mothers and families as she grows her b...
EP 77: Mark Ledlow – Marine Corps Veteran, Fearless Mindset podcast, Ledlow Security Group
June 29, 2021 00:31 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBMark Ledlow is a man of many titles, Marine Corps Veteran, host of Fearless Mindset podcast, and owner of Ledlow Security Group. He joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss business, podcasting, and Veteran life. A remarkable trait that stood out was Mark’s ability to pivot, reinvent himself, network, and grow. We learned about his time in the Marine Corps, his mindset and heard about life in the executive security industry.
EP 76: Chris Cassidy – US Navy SEAL - NASA Astronaut
June 22, 2021 17:41 - 43 minutes - 100 MBYou won’t want to miss this new episode of Next Gen Warrior. Chris Cassidy is the embodiment of elite. He is a recently retired US Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut. He’s served in combat in Afghanistan and as Commander of the International Space Station. We compare and contrast his military training and astronaut training, discussed what he missed most about earth while in space, how he prepared for short notice spacewalks, and his advice for the Veteran community. This episode reflects true lea...
Ep 75: Mea Williams – Grace After Fire
June 12, 2021 20:16 - 34 minutes - 79 MBA special edition Next Gen Warrior is live. Today is Women Veterans Day and Mea Williams has a message for female Veterans: “You are not alone”. Mea spent 6.5 years in the U.S. Navy and she is the President and CEO of Grace After Fire. Grace After Fire is a non-profit that empowers women Veterans and connect them to the resources they need to transition back into civilian life. They provide comradery, financial aid, and mental/physical health support for women Veterans through support groups...
EP 74: Mia Garcia, Earl Lundy, and Nichole Moffett – Texas Veterans Network
June 10, 2021 01:11 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIn episode 74 of the #NextGenWarrior show, we hear from Mia Garcia, Earl Lundy, and Nichole Moffett about Combined Arms and the state of Texas partnership, the Texas Veterans Network (TVN). TVN is a collaborative of Veteran-serving community-based organizations and government agencies that serve Active Duty, Reservists, National Guard, all Veterans, and their family members. Texans should be proud of this great organization that has connected Veterans to support systems across the state. Mia...
EP 73: David Fivecoat - Fivecoat Consulting Group - Retired Army Colonel
May 24, 2021 23:47 - 39 minutes - 91 MBDavid Fivecoat, (Ret.) Army Colonel, executive leadership coach through the Fivecoat Consulting Group, and self-published author of the up and coming book Grow Your Grit joined NGW for an in depth conversation. We dove into topics like the importance of learning how to be a follower, how to approach mid-career military transition for officers, and the importance of taking risk-taking in your civilian career.
EP 72: James Lambert - Peer Service Coordinator at Samaritan Center
April 28, 2021 21:47 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBArmy Veteran James Lambert is a testament to tribulation and triumph of military transition. After leaving the service he fought addiction, experienced homelessness, and searched for his purpose. After meeting a fellow Soldier he served with, James recommitted himself to getting back into the workforce, earned a degree from Texas State, and now works as a Peer Service Coordinator at the Samaritan Center. James is the embodiment of continued leadership and service even in the face of challeng...
EP 71: Retired Major General Clayton Hutmacher - President & CEO of Special Operations Warrior Foundation
April 19, 2021 22:56 - 45 minutes - 105 MBMajor General (Ret) Clayton Hutmacher started his military career as a 17 year old Private in the United States Marine Corps and retired as Director of Operations at U.S. Special Operations Command. He now runs Special Operations Warrior Foundation as President/CEO. SOWF provides educational benefits and community support for children whose parents were killed while serving in the Special Forces, as well as children of Medal of Honor recipients. Hear his inspiring story and learn more about ...
EP 70: Brian Arrington - Founder of Vets 2 Industry
April 12, 2021 22:56 - 44 minutes - 101 MBBrian Arrington committed 20 years of his life to the Air Force, but one of his biggest challenges was leaving the service. As the Founder and CEO of Vets 2 Industry Brian has built a free repository of every Veteran Service Organization, as well as mentorship and career development opportunities for Vets. Hear how his own transition from service prompted him to found V2I, how he landed his first job out of the military, and his advice for transitioning service members.
EP 69: Mike Nemeth - Founder of Emblem Athletic
April 05, 2021 22:35 - 44 minutes - 101 MBMike Nemeth served as a U.S. Army Officer after West Point, and founded a multi-million dollar brand. Mike discusses his struggle after the military, building a company, and turning his lessons learned into advice for transitioning service members.
EP 68: Retired Vice Admiral Raquel Bono
March 29, 2021 20:31 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBRetired Vice Admiral Raquel Bono spent her life in service to the Navy and medicine. After retiring from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Defense Health Agency, months later she was responding to the unfolding COVID-19 crisis in the State of Washington. She joined Next Gen Warrior to talk about her lifetime of service, her passion for medicine, and what she misses most about life in the Navy.
EP 67: Patrick George-Beachwood Ventures
March 23, 2021 00:43 - 50 minutes - 115 MBPatrick George, U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Managing Partner of Beachwood Ventures is an entrepreneur at heart. He shares the story of his personal and professional growth, while emphasizing the importance of pairing the Veteran network with building your technical skill set. We also discussed developing a business, his military service, and the future of energy in Texas.
EP 66: Jake Wood-CEO & Co-Founder of Team Rubicon
March 15, 2021 22:08 - 45 minutes - 103 MBFrom the rubble of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Jake Wood and his Marine Corps battle buddies founded Team Rubicon, an international disaster response organization aimed at putting Veterans on the front line of natural disaster recovery. He joined Next Gen Warrior to reflect on this time playing football at Wisconsin, The Veterans Coalition for Vaccination, and his incredible memoire Once A Warrior.
EP 65: General John M. Murray-Commanding General of Army Futures Command
March 09, 2021 23:43 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBGeneral John M. Murray, the Commanding General of Army Futures Command joins Next Gen Warrior to discuss the evolution of warfare, how junior members of the Armed Forces can prepare for the future of battle, and what made Austin the ideal home for Army Futures Command Headquarters.
EP 64: Samantha Snabes-Co-Founder and CEO of re:3D
March 02, 2021 01:21 - 50 minutes - 115 MBFrom her pursuit of becoming an Astronaut to her role as Co-Founder/CEO of re:3D, Samantha Snabes covers a ton of ground on this week's pod! re:3D is on the cutting edge of industrial printing, using trash as printing material, and providing economic independence to impoverished communities. Check out her insights on entrepreneurship and story of personal and professional growth.
EP 63: Brett Godfrey-Author
February 08, 2021 23:38 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBBrett Godfrey, author, lawyer, and Air National Guard pilot joins Next Gen Warrior to shine a light on the many paths his life has taken. As a child, Brett’s love for movies and books played a pivotal role in inspiring his writing of suspense thriller “Black Sunrise”. We also talk about joining the Air National Guard, the ups and downs of writing, and his time in the courtroom.
EP 62: Doug Pfeffer - The Mission Continues
February 01, 2021 22:53 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBFueled by a lifetime of service, 24 year Army Veteran and Executive Director of The Mission Continues Doug Pfeffer has lead and developed teams in the non-profit sector. He joined Next Gen Warrior to discuss redirecting the organization's focus to confront COVID-19, providing for food insecure families, and making TMC a place where Veterans can continue serving their community with their battle buddies.
EP 61: Danny Campbell-City Council Member
January 25, 2021 21:51 - 43 minutes - 100 MBU.S. Army Veteran and Mont Belvieu City Council member Danny Campbell takes us on a journey in this episode of Next Gen Warrior. From the importance of using his military education benefits, to returning from deployment to see his first son born, to running a CrossFit gym, and serving on the City Council, Danny Campbell emphasizes taking care of your mind, your body, your family, and your community.
EP 60: Jesse Iwuji - NASCAR Driver
January 11, 2021 17:56 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBJesse Iwuji, NASCAR Driver and Navy Special Warfare Officer joins Next Gen Warrior to talk about his favorite cars, how he prepares for a race, and his time as a free safety for the Naval Academy. Jesse’s incredible journey from 7 years of active duty service to a full time race car driver is one you can’t miss.
EP 59: Jennifer Marshall-Actress
January 04, 2021 23:25 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBJennifer Marshall, Navy Veteran and host of the CW’s Mysteries Decoded joins Next Gen Warrior to discuss the lessons auditioning can provide Veterans interviewing for jobs, how acting provided therapy, and her passion for advocating for Veterans in the entertainment industry.
EP 58: Shenna Lawless-Frisco VFW Commander
December 29, 2020 00:11 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBFrisco VFW Commander and Army Veteran Shenna Lawless joined NGW to discuss the importance of the Veteran community, building a family friendly VFW, and the trial and error process of matching your skills with opportunity after the military. The Frisco VFW is nominated for non-profit of the year in Frisco, and Shenna and her team have set a tremendous example of hard work and dedication to their community.
EP 57: Mary Ann Hotaling - Ms. Veteran America 2020
December 21, 2020 23:31 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBMs. Veteran America and Army Veteran Mary Ann Hotaling joins Next Gen Warrior to discuss how she found a love of teaching while deployed, her passion for serving the community after the military, and the work Final Salute is doing to end women Veteran homelessness.
EP 56: Ruben Ayala-Triple Nikel
December 14, 2020 22:19 - 32 minutes - 74 MBArmy Special Forces Veteran Triple Nikel CEO/Founder Ruben Ayala, joins Next Gen Warrior to discuss his passion for providing a voice for Veterans of all backgrounds, redefining himself after service, and building a brand amidst a pandemic.
Christopher Mendez-Commonwealth Asset Management LP
December 01, 2020 00:28 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBMarine Corps Veteran Christopher Mendez describes his non-traditional path to the Marine Corps, becoming a lawyer, and General Counsel/CCO. He dives into his story from his formative years as a child to the routine that keeps him sharp on a daily basis, and the 10 year journey to becoming an overnight success.
EP 54: Ryan "Birdman" Parrott-Sons of the Flag
November 23, 2020 21:35 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBA conversation about patriotism, service, and leadership after the military with Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, NAVY SEAL Veteran, and founder/president of Sons of the Flag. Realizing the tremendous need for burn patients Ryan Parrott founded a 501C3 to take care of the medical and physical needs of first responders and Veterans.
EP 53: Jared Lyon-Student Veterans of America
November 16, 2020 22:58 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Jared Lyon, the CEO of Student Veterans of America. We discuss the needs of student Veterans, the critical transition to civilian life on campus, transferable military skills to civilian careers, and his passion for advocating for Veterans.
EP 52: Hiring Our Heroes - Sgt. Dakota Meyer
November 09, 2020 18:09 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBIn the concluding episode of our three part series with Hiring Our Heroes, Medal of Honor Recipient, Hiring Our Heroes ambassador, and United States Marine Corps Veteran, Sgt. Dakota Meyer joins #NextGenWarrior for a far ranging conversation. Dakota recalls the day he was awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House, tells us about training as a first responder, running two businesses, and the joys of fatherhood.
EP 51: Hiring Our Heroes-Meredith Lozar and Tara Dixon
November 02, 2020 20:13 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBIn part two of a three part series with Hiring Our Heroes, Tara Dixon, CEO of EvalGroup and Meredith Lozar, HOH Military Spouse Program Director, are military spouses with first hand experience of the challenges and excitement of military life. They join Next Gen Warrior to discuss Hiring Our Heroes' program to assist Military Spouse businesses, the importance of military spouse employment, and best practices for moving duty stations. Check out their incredible story and hear their advice.
EP 50: Hiring Our Heroes-Eric Putt and Gus Blumenfeld
October 26, 2020 20:44 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBOur 50th episode is now live! In the first episode of our three-part series with Hiring Our Heroes, we sat down with U.S. Army Veterans Eric Putt and Gus Blumenfeld who participated in the Corporate Fellowship Program. They provide insight on corporate life, advice for preparing for the next chapter, and building a career outside the military.
EP 49: Wes Gray-CEO of Alpha Architect
October 19, 2020 18:18 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBMarine Corps Veteran, former Drexel Professor, and CEO, Wes Gray joins NGW to discuss taking a sabbatical from pursuing his PhD to serve in the Marine Corps, and how a cold call from a billionaire altered his career and set his trajectory to becoming CEO of Alpha Architect. Wes provides insight on the importance of time management and how taking care of mind and body are essential for success after service.
EP 48: Mark Harper-We Are The Mighty
September 28, 2020 21:26 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBMark Harper is President of We Are The Mighty, and an Air Force Veteran. Mark shares his story of embarking on a career in show business, the lessons he learned interviewing for jobs in Hollywood, and building We Are The Mighty to entertain the Military & Veterans community around the world.
EP 47: Dan Bozung-Author
September 21, 2020 21:50 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MBNaval aviator, and author of “This Civilian Sh*t is Hard” joins Next Gen Warrior and provides some hilarious anecdotes of corporate life, discusses the writing process, and finding his footing after Harvard Business School.
EP 46: Jennifer Pilcher-Patriot Boot Camp
September 14, 2020 22:42 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBJennifer Pilcher is the CEO of Patriot Boot Camp, entrepreneur, and a military spouse. She joins #NextGenWarrior from Annapolis, MD where we discuss her family's 24 years of military service, employment challenges facing military spouses, the tremendous growth of entrepreneurship among mil spouses, and the strength of the military/veteran entrepreneurship community.
EP 45: Chris Hale-Neptune Companies
September 08, 2020 00:40 - 26 minutes - 61.8 MBChris Hale, CEO of Neptune Companies is a Navy Veteran, Veteran advocate, and enterprueneur. He joined #NextGenWarrior from the HQ of Viqtory, Inc and GI Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA to discuss leadership, his passion for building businesses, and how Veterans can position themselves for success after service.
EP 44: Grant Bennett-PeopleFund
August 31, 2020 16:19 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBDirector of Veterans Development at People Fund, Grant Bennett talks about the importance of supporting small businesses, creating innovation in your industry, and how an internship turned into a career.
EP 43: Sam Corum
August 24, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 193 MBAn extensive conversation with Sam Corum, a photojournalist whose work is featured globally in the New York Times, Getty Images, and the European Press Agency. He tells Next Gen Warrior the key to finding himself in the midst of historic moments over his career was pursuing opportunity, constantly working on his craft, and mastering the business side of photography. Sam’s love of photography was nurtured in high school and has taken him to the front lines in the Marine Corps and historical e...
EP 42: Karl Snyder-VETS Indexes
August 17, 2020 22:10 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBManaging Director/Chief Market Strategist of VETS Indexes and Marine Corps Veterans Karl Snyder discusses learning to read businesses with his dad and a Wall Street Journal, establishing himself after the service, and analyzing Fortune 500 companies based on hiring practices for Veterans. Karl discusses his work with VETS Indexes to build an index of publicly traded companies that reflected best practices of Veteran hiring and retention.