Best Mike Steadman Podcasts (2025)

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RBP 214: Simple Answers to Tough Questions | Guest: Pastor Todd 1:01:58

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Episode 214 As any believer who shares their faith will tell you, we will inevitably encounter tough questions about God, the Bible, life, and truth. Why do bad things happen to good people? Where do babies go when they die? Where did Cain get his wife? What happens to people who've died having never heard the gospel in life? On this episode of the…

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Define. Measure. Win with Yolanda Clarke 1:02:29

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Veteran founder Yolanda Clarke — Army Reserve Major and CEO of Powder River Industries — joins BYAT to show how process becomes culture: ISO that actually runs the business, “workflow bosses” who map reality, and a hiring system with clear KPIs and no-compromise standards. We get candid on handling bad hires with grace and evidence, leading remote …

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RBP 213: Lessons in Marriage with Mike and Patricia 1:21:48

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Episode 213 What do you think of when you hear the word "marriage?" Perhaps the words love, sacrifice, or happily-ever-after come to mind. Maybe you think of the fact that marriage is hard work: difficult, but worth it. Still, perhaps others have negative connotations of marriage, like heartbreak, divorce, or abuse. The Bible says that marriage was…

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Unleashing the Power of Data with Employ and Theresa Mazzaro 43:22

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In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt leads a fireside chat on how data and AI are reshaping talent acquisition. He’s joined by Jordan Patterson, VP of Product at Employ, who brings deep expertise in HR tech and product strategy; Theresa Mazzaro, Recruiting Manager at Fairfax Radiology Centers and past President of NAHCR, w…

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RBP 212: Charlie Kirk: A Soul for Which Christ Died 2:02:57

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Episode 212 The assassination and martyrdom of Charlie Kirk at a Prove Me Wrong event at Utah Valley University is already going down in history as one of those events where everyone remembers where they were when it happened. Only time will tell how it will reverberate in the future. Charlie Kirk was many wonderful things, especially a husband and…

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RBP 211: This World Has Gone Bonkers: Whoopi, Serena, Justices, and PETA 1:19:25

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Episode 211 Bonkers - 14 Did you know that living in Iran is preferable to living in America if you're black? Or that cotton plant decorations are racist? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we are continuing our Bonkers series, were we pick out news headlines and discuss how they demonstrate that this world has gone bonkers. Some hea…

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Redefining Talent Acquisition for CHROs 33:37

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In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt sits down with two seasoned HR leaders to dig into the evolving role of talent acquisition at the CHRO level. Tom Nesteruk, Head of Global Workforce Strategy, SVP Human Resources at AdventHealth, and Jeff Pratt, VP of HR Operations at Inova Health System. We cover how CHROs are redefini…

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Powering the Fiber Gold Rush with James Han 57:49

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Former Marine Corps Captain James Han went from slinging wigs in Gary, Indiana to President & CEO of Triage Partners, a telecom services and supply-chain software platform that’s scaled from 120 → 400 employees across 20 states. In this episode, James breaks down how veterans can enter new industries fast, why recruiting was Job #1, and how to bala…

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RBP 210: Iryna Zarutska: A Soul for Which Christ Died 1:12:58

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Episode 210 The gruesome murder of Iryna Zarutska on a public train in Charlotte, North Carolina shocked the world. Completely unprovoked and unexpected, the Ukrainian refugee's death added to the heavy and persistent burden we groan under: the realization that things have gone terribly wrong in our nation and the principalities we wrestle against …

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When Desert Storm Meets AI with Barbara Jones-Brown 1:02:32

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From Gulf War Veteran to AI Tech, CEO Barbara Jones-Brown served in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm. Now, she is just as fierce leading Freeing Returns™, an AI platform helping retailers recover millions in lost revenue. She shares how grit, optimism, and a mission-ready mindset fuel startup resilience, what she learned raising capital …

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How a Marine Scales Amazon Ops with Rudy Cazares 1:05:59

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Rudy Cazares is a 15-year Marine Corps Veteran who led 400+ Marines and now leads high-performance delivery teams in New York. He founded Kazar Logistics in 2020 with 8 drivers; today his companies employ 200+, operate Amazon DSP routes, run Manhattan’s 24/7 same-day e-bike delivery, and manage FedEx routes through Joint Ops Logistics, earning FedE…

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The Lethal crayon: CrayTac® with Nick Ripplinger 59:23

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Nick Ripplinger went from Army MP to award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Battle Sight Technologies, the Dayton-based R&D team behind CrayTac® — the “lethal crayon” transforming night operations. Battle Sight is known for its innovation, including CrayTac®, a reusable infrared writing device for covert communication in low or no light. His jou…

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From Lowell to Kabul: One Veteran’s Fight for Afghan Allies | Frontline Voices 39:03

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In this episode of Frontline Voices, we sit down with John Moses, retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Hoover Veteran Fellow, and co-founder of the Massachusetts Afghan Alliance. John shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing in Lowell, Massachusetts, to serving in Afghanistan, and ultimately helping evacuate 68 Afghans during the chaotic…

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RBP 209: Life After Roe | Guest Becky Sheetz 39:56

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Episode 209 To the jubilation of some and the horrified dismay of others, Roe is no longer the law of the land in the United States. What does that look like in our day to day lives? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Becky Sheetz of Life First Pregnancy Center. She is on the front line of the abortion issue, reachin…

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RBP 208: Becoming a Competent Soulwinner | Guest: Edward Thal 52:35

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Episode 208 A recent Ligonier survey of evangelicalism finds nearly 50% of processing Christians do not deem it important to share their faith with the lost. Nearly 50%! That is a topic for another day, but for the slight majority that do see the need to witness to others, many thousands feel they are hindered. The reasons may include a lack of equ…

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Hilarious and Healing: How One Veteran Is Using Stand-Up to Save Lives | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 30:34

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Army veteran Robin Phoenix Johnson, Hoover's Veteran fellow from the class of 2024-2025, shares her journey from enlisted soldier to officer, mom, stand-up comedian, and mental health advocate. After a 26-year military career, Robin found her new mission: helping others heal through humor. She discusses the origins of her comedy journey, the scienc…

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Omar Dennis: From the Corps to 50 Strong 1:09:54

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Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity entrepreneur Omar Dennis joins Freddie Kim to unpack the real story behind acquiring a business, scaling from 1 to 50 employees overnight, and leading with emotional intelligence. Omar is the CEO of Sedulous Consulting Services, a firm that now supports federal, healthcare, and commercial clients in high-stake…

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RBP 207: On the Mission Field with Missionary Shane and Emily Tasker 55:30

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Episode 207 Series: On the Mission Field - 23 Shane and Emily Tasker are a sweet couple called to minister to the souls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC is a fascinating country not just for its history, but also because of the staggering number of youth that make up its population. Forty-two percent of the population is under the a…

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Liseth J. Velez: Grit in the Concrete – From Medellín to MIT eMBA 1:10:00

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Liseth J. Velez is a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, founder, and CEO of LJV Development, a rapidly growing, 8A-certified, SDVOSB and women-owned construction firm. After immigrating from Colombia at age seven and growing up in Lowell, MA, she served in both the Army and Air National Guard – beginning as a truck driver – before launching her own f…

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Eric Styles – Sneakily Competitive Verizon on Wheels 1:05:41

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From Army Staff Sergeant to Inc. 500 CEO, Eric Styles is the co-founder of YourSix Inc., a cloud-native leader in the physical security industry. In this episode, Eric joins Freddie Kim to unpack the grind of building YourSix from the ground up, why culture and team chemistry are everything, and how Veterans can find a second mission in tech entrep…

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RBP 206: On the Mission Field with Missionary Bud Steadman 58:59

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Episode 206 Series: On the Mission Field - 22 We've interviewed many missionaries in the Removing Barriers podcast, but today, we have the opportunity to interview a different kind. This missionary is not called to a specific country or to a specific group of people, but instead is called to minister to missionaries themselves. Dr. Bud Steadman joi…

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RBP 205: Reaction to Piers Morgan’s Coverage of Shiloh Hendrix and the N-word (Part 2 of 2) 54:14

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Episode 205 This episode is a continuation of the reaction to Piers Morgan's conversation with a panel about Shiloh Hendrix calling a 5-year old autistic boy the N-word. Piers interviews Jacob Wells, CFO and cofounder of GiveSendGo, the crowdfunding platform that found success as an alternative to GoFundMe. GoFundMe had previously showed its true a…

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RBP 204: Reaction to Piers Morgan’s Coverage of Shiloh Hendrix and the N-word (Part 1 of 2) 1:34:44

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Episode 204 On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we react to the Piers Morgan Uncensored coverage of the Shiloh Hendrix situation and the ongoing racial tensions it exposes in our country today. Shiloh Hendrix was the white woman who called an autistic 5 year old boy a racial slur and unapologetically doubled down on her actions when c…

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AI Literacy Is the New Literacy | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 52:18

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Chris McKay, founder of Maginative, to unpack the urgent need for AI literacy, especially in underserved and underrepresented communities. They discuss how AI is reshaping work, education, warfare, and daily life, and why just knowing what AI can do isn’t enough. From building chatbots to reimagining classrooms,…

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RBP 203: Responding to Jordan Peterson v. 20 Atheists 59:52

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Episode 203 Jordan Peterson collaborated with Jubilee and agreed to debate 20 atheists. He made four claims: Atheists reject God but they don't know what they are rejecting. Morality and purpose cannot be found within science. Everyone, including atheists, worships something, even if they don't know it. Atheists accept Christian morality but deny C…

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Firestorm Economics: How Veterans Are Battling Wildfire Risk In California | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 53:54

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Two Marine Corps veterans and Hoover Fellows, Dave Winnacker and Donnie Hasseltine, break down California’s wildfire crisis—not from a sensational angle, but with sharp insight on what’s really at stake. They reveal how outdated fire strategies, rising insurance costs, and inaction are creating a perfect storm that could implode the state’s housing…

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RBP 202: This World Has Gone Bonkers: SB292, Flags, David Hogg, and a NY Dad 1:03:46

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Episode 202 Bonkers - 13 In today's episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we continue the Bonkers series in which we discuss a range of topics: the battle of the flags, known corruption in the Democratic Party, Bill SB292, and a frivolous murderous NY dad. You'll hear of radicalized, deeply misguided women, people who knowingly ignore obvious c…

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Roxanne Ohlund: The Power of Clinical Experience in TA Leadership 39:01

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In today's episode, Host Matt sits down with Roxanne Ohlund, a registered nurse turned elite talent acquisition leader. With 15+ years in recruitment and 9 years of clinical experience, Roxanne now oversees TA for Trinity Health’s sprawling western service area, spanning six states and thousands of hires. We dig into Roxanne’s transition from the b…

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Dr. Jude Black — Built to Shivet 32:21

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From federal service ambitions to founder of three healing organizations, Dr. Jude Black didn’t plan on becoming a therapist – or a CEO. But love, leadership, and military life had other plans. After decades as a military spouse to Colonel Bill Black and holding space for Veterans, Jude turned burnout into boldness. She shares how broken systems, b…

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Eric Cole: Building Trust, Reading the Data, and Leading Through Crisis 42:18

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In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment. With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where…

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Jim O’Farrell – Owning the Power: Solutions In GovCon 32:37

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From Navy Supply Corps officer to CEO of a high-trust, high-impact GovCon firm, Jim O’Farrell has spent his career building teams that lead with mission, culture, and compassion. As the head of AMSG – a 150+ person prime contractor – Jim shares how servant leadership, frontline focus, and feedback-first management built AMSG into one of the most tr…

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Chris Anthony – Ranger Roots. Cyber Future. 55:35

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What do you get when a former Army Ranger and Green Beret builds a cutting-edge defense tech company? You get Chris Anthony – founder of Teamwork Security, cyber expert, and author of The Veteran Entrepreneur. With combat deployments, a career in the intelligence community, and time as a systems engineer at Johns Hopkins APL, Chris brings a rare mi…

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John S. Berry – Don't Rambo - Build an Army 47:54

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John S. Berry is a decorated Army Veteran and CEO of Berry Law who has built a mission-driven legal powerhouse from the ground up. With deployments to Bosnia and Iraq, Ranger School under his belt, and a career culminating as a battalion commander, John shares how military leadership forged his no-BS approach to building elite teams. As an example,…

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Channing Walker – Run Through the Obstacles 40:07

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Channing Walker is the CEO of Longhorn Ventures Holdings and a former leader in the 1st Battalion 7th Special Forces Group. He shares his journey from the battlefield to the boardroom, including how he won an $11M government contract while still active duty. In this episode, conversations explore leadership under pressure, vulnerability as a streng…

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Why Every Kid Deserves A Chance: Lessons From Principal Trevor Clayton | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 57:15

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In this powerful episode, Navy veteran and middle school principal Trevor Clayton joins Frontline Voices to share how his military service prepared him for the battle to transform public education. Trevor opens up about his childhood influences, the moment he knew he wanted to teach, and the challenges students face in Title I schools. From celebra…

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RBP 201: This World Has Gone Bonkers: Climate Change, Savior, Twerking, and Common Sense 1:11:14

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Episode 201 Bonkers - 12 This is the twelfth installation in the series titled "This World Has Gone Bonkers." You will enjoy this series if you've ever read a news article and thought, "man, that is just crazy!" We know and see it increasingly everyday: happenings that show the powers and principalities at play behind the craziness, and we can't he…

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Beyond The Uniform: Dr. Condoleezza Rice On Legacy, Mentorship, And The Next Greatest Generation | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 22:15

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In this inspiring episode of Frontline Voices, Dr. Condoleezza Rice joins the show to discuss the origins of the Hoover Institution’s Veteran Fellowship Program and the themes from her book Extraordinary, Ordinary People. She reflects on the power of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why every veteran, regardless of background—deserves …

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RBP 200: Trump, Musk and DOGE | Guest: Sam 1:54:51

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Episode 200 On this 200th episode, we sit down with recurring guest Sam to discuss Trump, DOGE, and Elon Musk. Trump has executed a relentless flurry of initiatives, maneuvers, and executive orders to aggressively tackle government fraud, waste, and abuse. Americans the world over have been shocked to learn of the excessive spending of taxpayer dol…

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More Than a Field: How Design Elevated USD Softball 24:10

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In this episode of The People’s Architect, host Stacey Jones sit down with MJ Knighten, head coach of the University of San Diego’s softball team and former All-American player at Nebraska. Together, they explore the impact of USD’s newly completed Reggie Smith Softball Complex, an architectural and cultural milestone that gives Coach Knighten’s at…

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RBP 199: Daniel Penny v. Luigi Mangione: Zeros or Heroes? 1:14:26

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Episode 199 When Daniel Penny's intervention on a New York subway unintentionally resulted in the death of Jordan Neely, the country was up in arms and he was public enemy #1. When Luigi Mangione (allegedly, as of this post) deliberately took the life of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, millions rose to his defense and hailed him a hero. Why i…

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Leading with Heart: Chief Steve Drew on Community, Crisis, and Courage | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 1:03:54

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In this powerful episode of Frontline Voices, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew shares the realities of community policing, leadership under crisis, and the long road to building trust. From the heartbreaking response to a school shooting to managing protests after George Floyd’s death, Chief Drew reflects on lessons learned, the role of youth e…

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RBP 198: On the Mission Field with Missionary John and Cathy O'Brien 1:05:12

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Episode 198 Series: On the Mission Field - 21 In this installment of the On the Mission Field series, we interview the O'Briens to Ukraine. John and his wife Cathy have dedicated their lives to reaching the lost souls of eastern Ukraine. Despite the horrors following the 2022 invasion and at great personal cost, they refused to leave, continuing to…

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The Hardest Fight: Veteran Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, And Building Chimney Trail | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 54:48

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In this powerful and personal episode of Frontline Voices, IRON Mike Steadman sits down with Matthew Brown, Navy veteran and founder of Chimney Trail Health, to talk about the often invisible battle veterans and high performers face: mental health. They unpack the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the hidden costs of unresolved trauma, a…

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RBP 197: The Bible: Truth or Fiction? | Guest: Dr. Phil Stringer 1:02:08

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Episode 197 Can the bible be trusted? After all, who has ever seen a donkey talk, or a sea split down the middle, or or a curse-induced drought? Our scientific knowledge has multiplied to the point that the story of the sun standing still in the sky is just fantastic, right? Or could it be that these things really did happen, and the bible is compl…

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Leading with Grit: From the Naval Academy to Newark's Frontlines | Frontline Voices | Veteran Fellowship Program | Hoover Institution 59:44

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In this inaugural episode of Frontline Voices, host “IRON” Mike Steadman is joined by fellow Hoover Veteran Fellow alumnus Greg Eason. Mike opens up about his journey from growing up in a single-parent household, to becoming a Marine Corps officer, entrepreneur, and community leader. Together, they explore the idea of “normalizing excellence,” how …

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Ambassador Insights: Rogue HealthCare Community Voices 38:22

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On today's episode, we are sharing an incredible live session help within the Rogue Healthcare Community, called Ambassador Insights. This session explored the power of community in healthcare talent acquisition with three amazing ambassadors: Cindy Pereira of LifePoint Health, Brooke Ludford of Endeavor Health, and Gia Johnston of Sutter Health. F…

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RBP 196: On the Mission Field with Missionary David Gates 1:03:39

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Episode 196 Series: On the Mission Field - 20 In this installation of the Removing Barriers podcast, we head back to the mission field and talk to David Gates, missionary to Dearborn, MI. Dearborn is in southern Michigan and is a suburb of Detroit. It is famous as the hometown of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company, as well as for its status as t…

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Founder James (Jim) Russo - Hiring for Character, Investing for the Long Game 58:44

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James M. Russo shares his journey from Naval Academy graduate, All-American boxer, and Marine Corps C-130 pilot to founder of Altrius Capital Management. Author of "Invest Like an Aardvark," this principled visionary attributes his success to humility. Like an aardvark, a unique unassuming animal, Jim has flipped the script of typical Wall Street i…

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Charlsey Mahle - Pros & Cons to Executive Recruiting 39:53

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MilSpec Talent executives – Freddie Kim and Charlsey Mahle – weigh the pros and cons of recruitment, highlighting the value of executive search firms in securing top talent while mitigating risks like cultural mismatches and overpromising. For Veteran-owned businesses, tailored strategies and targeted Veteran talent drive retention and culture fit.…

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Chris Lefebvre - Building Resilient Teams For GovCon 58:44

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Chris Lefebvre leverages his military background as a Marine Corps logistics officer and leader to build a resilient team at ISI Professional Services. Transitioning from a project manager to CEO, his discipline and mission-driven mindset fuel a culture focused on the golden rule and rigorous engagement. By emphasizing strategic organizational stru…