Kevin Thompson — Marine veteran, husband, father, and optimist — joins The Last Zebra Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, and finding purpose beyond the uniform.

After nearly twenty years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Kevin reflects on the moments that shaped him — from growing up in Atlanta to surviving combat in Iraq, raising a family while serving overseas, and learning how to lead with empathy in one of the world’s toughest professions.

In this deeply human and often moving conversation, Dr. Ugo Ezema and Kevin explore what it means to grow through adversity, to redefine identity after service, and to balance duty with family, faith, and personal growth. From “reasoning with death” in the desert to building a life rooted in gratitude and authenticity, Kevin’s story is a reminder that even in chaos, there’s clarity — and that the best leaders are those who never lose their humanity.

This is The Last Zebra: where medicine, military, and humanity intersect. More than just a podcast about healthcare or service, it’s a space for real stories — raw, honest, and deeply personal — that remind us what connects us all.

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Hosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, The Last Zebra explores the extraordinary side of ordinary lives — doctors, veterans, and professionals whose experiences redefine what it means to serve, to lead, and to care. Every episode looks beyond titles and diagnoses to uncover the authentic, human stories at the heart of medicine and modern life.

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