The MisFitNation

Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.

Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.

Join us for one episode or become a regular listener. If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show!

Recognized as the 2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Veteran Podcast Awards and named in Podcast Magazine's 2022 Top 40 Over 40, The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation.


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Society & Culture
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Tim Branyan - United States Air Force Veteran, ...
<p>Tim helps brands and content creators turn their influence into income... <br> He is a: <br> - Dad of two beautiful kids &nbsp;<br> - Husband of 1 kickass wife<br> - Investor <br> - Built multi-million dollar apps/software <br> - Servant leader<br> - Proud USAF Combat Veteran<br> - Gamer 🤓<br> - Aggressively Curious <br> <br> My team and I proudly develop technology that CUSTOMERS recommend, ENTREPRENEURS prefer, and PARTNERS are proud of…<br> <br> Our latest project “TrueFanz” just surpassed 187,000+ global users. The platform empowers a wide variety of content creators to earn residual &amp; predictable income from their creative work online. <br> <br> “How is TrueFanz different?!” <br> <br> - Invite only for creators <br> - Higher earnings <br> - Faster payouts <br> - More features than competitors <br> - Excellent support <br> - USA based <br> - Veteran Owned <br> - Tier 1 Security <br> - Lifetime referral commissions <br> - Screenshot detection / prevention <br> - No porn &nbsp;<br> <br> — We also build custom white-labels of our platform for influencers, brands, and non-profits based on their specific needs and goals. 🤓🚀<br> <br> Founder : TrueFanz LLC. <br> COO : Logic-Square LLC.<br> El Presidente' : Branyan Holdings LLC</p> <p>https://www.truefanz.com/</p> <p><a href="https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica">https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica</a></p> <p>https://youtu.be/g8TlmLF7Kk8</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
49 min
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Ryan Lindner - Consultant & Coach | Personal De...
<p>Ryan Lindner is a personal development specialist who has worked as a behavioral coach for clients and top organizations all over the world. After two sudden, unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age, he began to explore different perspectives with clients that come with any profound, life-changing event. If you aren’t living, you’re dying. It wasn’t uncommon for Ryan to teeter on unconsciousness even, at times, while working with a client, requiring him to prioritize his own energy and time masterfully, and assist clients to do the same.</p> <p><a href="https://rslindner.com/">https://rslindner.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica">https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/5ImWo3-80rI">https://youtu.be/5ImWo3-80rI</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
43 min
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Clint Arthur - Pulitzer Prize nominated storyte...
<p>Clint Arthur has shared the stage with Martha Stewart, Dr Oz, Suzanne Somers, Caitlyn Jenner, IceT, and five presidents of the United States at Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, Mercedes, Porsche, Coca Cola, Microsoft, AT&amp;T and the Royal Society of Medicine. His 21st bestselling book, “Wisdom Of The Men,” &nbsp;is nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Clint splits his time between homes in New York City, Los Angeles, and Acapulco, Mexico where he lives with his wife of 20 years, Ali, and Nova, their Billion Peso Puppy</p> <p><a href="https://www.clinttt.com/">https://www.clinttt.com/</a></p> <p>https://youtu.be/kUvWNIyt8jM</p> <p>https://influencers.truefanz.com/richlamonica</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
41 min
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Matt Drayton – Retired Sergeant Major, Motivati...
<p>Sergeant Major (Retired) Matthew R. Drayton grew up in an underprivileged neighborhood in Georgia. Matt joined the military to leave his environment and become financially independent. Little did he know at the time that enlisting would lead into a successful military career spanning almost three decades. He spent over two decades in the US Army 16 of those years working with elite Special Operations forces.</p> <p>Matt is a decorated combat veteran who has led and mentored hundreds of men and women. Matt is an author, corporate speaker, consultant, voice actor, certified personal trainer, and leadership expert with business experience in government and commercial commerce.</p> <p>​Matt has been a senior analyst for the Northrop Grumman Corporation and an on-air personality and station manager at radio station WFSS in North Carolina. He also has worked as a senior Department of Defense civilian for the US Army Special Operations Command.</p> <p>Matt speaks and consults on leadership and productivity. He has been employed by commercial businesses, academic institutions, law enforcement and other government agencies. Matt has also served as an Executive Director and board member of multiple Youth Non-Profit organizations.</p> <p>Matt founded Drayton Communications to share his tremendous life story, his experiences, and his leadership knowledge with others. Matt is currently a contributor to Newsweek and was featured and has shared his insights with major media outlets throughout the United States. Matt is a member of the National Speakers Association.</p> <p><a href="https://mattdrayton.com/">https://mattdrayton.com/</a></p> <p>https://youtu.be/nkYSM7v8Sj4</p> <p>https://influencers.truefanz.com/richlamonica</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
46 min
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Nicole Wilhelm - Entrepreneur / Speaker / Phila...
<p>From hopeless and homeless to a millionaire entrepreneur, Nicole Wilhelm found her passion was guiding others home through owning their own mental and physical real estate.</p> <p>Nicole co-manages a wife and husband multi-million-dollar real estate business spanning from the Bay Area to Sacramento.</p> <p>Nicole’s down-to-earth humor compels audiences to laugh while they learn. She engages groups from the moment she steps into the room and leaves them with empowering tools and a heart-centered mindset that they will use long after the lights have gone out on the event.</p> <p>https://www.thewilhelmteam.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/rGl-n8L8iLg</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
47 min
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Adelaide Campbell Actuary turned wine and spiri...
<p>Adelaide has more than a decade of experience in the technology world, leading product teams in healthcare analytics and supporting executive teams on product strategy. As an actuary for the largest health insurer in Massachusetts for 5 years, she was at the tip of the spear of healthcare reform before launching into technology startups.</p> <p>But none of that matters because in the middle of a pandemic she decided to throw all of that experience out the window and launch Kachaca Spirits, her own brand of Brazil’s favorite spirit, cachaça. Despite having no prior experience in the wine and spirits industry she has successfully navigated the complex world of international supply chain management, the US's three-tier system, and social media marketing to bring her brand to market.</p> <p><a href="https://www.kachacaspirits.com/">https://www.kachacaspirits.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/0a9FNE7xJbo">https://youtu.be/0a9FNE7xJbo</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
46 min
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Tom Spooner - Former Special Forces / Delta Ope...
<p>Former Special Forces / Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner’s service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011).</p> <p>Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. <br> <br> Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. for “warriors only” (active-duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other co-occurring issues (PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression, and co-occurring issues).</p> <p><a href="https://www.warriorsheart.com/">https://www.warriorsheart.com/</a></p> <p>https://youtu.be/nwpF0rS7yko</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
54 min
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John Olsen - Author, Stranger Bridgerland
<p>John was born and raised in Cache Valley.&nbsp; At the age of 8, he began to realize that the home he lived in was peculiar. His parents still own the old farmhouse, built in the mid-1880s. Strange experiences such as phantom knocks, loud boots running the stairs, and missing objects became commonplace for him as he grew up.&nbsp; With each run-in with what he called the “man in the hat,” John’s interest in the paranormal grew. His parents forbade him from telling anyone of his experiences for fear of what others in the small community would think.</p> <p>​</p> <p>He found solace in learning everything he could about his encounters from library books. As he reached his teen years, his friends would visit his home and have their own experiences.&nbsp; This opened the door for him to tell others of his experiences. As he shared his extraordinary stories, friends of friends came to him sharing stories of their brushes with the supernatural.</p> <p>​</p> <p>Fueled by his own experiences with the unknown, John has spent the last 25 years interviewing and documenting first-hand accounts of those who have witnessed all kinds of strange and unusual phenomena in the western United States. The Stranger Bridgerland series contains firsthand accounts of ghosts, monsters, hauntings, glitches in the matrix, Sasquatch, and UFOs.</p> <p>https://www.strangerbridgerland.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/AtN8oNbjGiY</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
44 min
359
Chris Pellegrini - Founder, Honkaku SpiritsAuth...
<p>Christopher Pellegrini is a shochu and awamori expert, author, host, and die-hard Tokyo Swallows fan, incorporating his infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of Japanese spirits in all his professional endeavors. He launched Honkaku Spirits in March of 2020 with the mission of bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American consumers, especially koji-based spirits including shochu, awamori, and koji whiskey.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hailing from Bristol, Vermont, Christopher received his B.A. in Spanish from Wittenberg University and his M.A. in language education from University College London. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Bioresource Economics from Kagoshima National University.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://honkakuspirits.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/7nojLJLYghs</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
51 min
360
Dylan Sessler - Mental Health Coach, Author, So...
<p>Dylan is an outspoken advocate on Tik Tok for bettering mental health, opening the conversation about suicide, and informing people about the causes and effects of trauma. As a mental health coach, Dylan has developed his work to be the safety net for the over-burdened and controversial mental health system that can leave people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and even drugged. Dylan is attempting to bridge the gap between lived experience and professional mental health support to keep people from falling through the cracks. &nbsp;</p> <p><br> His diverse experience from losing his father to suicide at 6 years old, the child abuse and bullying that followed, his wartime experience in Afghanistan, and the life-changing injuries that followed brought him to the brink of taking his own life at 25. Since that day in March 2015, Dylan has learned to overcome suicide ideation and PTSD in his own way, and more importantly, he has learned how to enjoy life even through the ever-present adversity that life delivers.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://dylansessler.com/home</p> <p>https://youtu.be/bdyHowtCRS4</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
39 min
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Matt Basile - Food Entrepreneur. Cook book auth...
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matt Basile is the founder of the Toronto-based street food brand, Fidel Gastro's, which, within four years, went from an underground sandwich pop-up to an internationally recognized food brand. Now almost a decade later, Matt has a still growing business of food experiences, restaurant consulting, and food content creation. Matt always strives to be different in an industry steeped in tradition. &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You may also recognize Matt as the host of the internationally aired, reality TV show, Rebel Without a Kitchen, seen on Netflix, the Travel and Escape Channel, the Cooking Channel, and the Asian Food Channel. In 2015, Matt was nominated for a coveted Canadian Screen Award for Best Host of a Canadian Reality Series. In spring 2020, Matt starred in CBC’s new reality show, Fridge Wars, which will see two celebrity chefs challenge each other to make the best meals possible using only ingredients found in Canadian families’ homes across the country &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://www.chefmattbasile.com/</p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/MSUcqpUVyUk</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
35 min
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Grant Baldwin - Husband. Girl Dad. Speaker. CEO...
<p>Grant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses through his training company, The Speaker Lab. He is regularly featured in the national media, including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. A podcaster since 2014, he has published over 400 podcast episodes. He loves talking about all things speaking, entrepreneurship, marketing, family, and motivating other leaders and entrepreneurs. He lives with his wife and three daughters near Nashville, TN. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://thespeakerlab.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/D7W9tIy7oMg</p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
37 min
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The MisFitNation Chat with Dr. Doug Brackmann, ...
<p>Dr. Doug Brackmann is one of the leading psychologists to some of the most successful and Driven entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and other top performers. In working with these top performers, he has also created a DrivenAssessment and Driven Shooting Meditation (it’s as crazy as it sounds). By combining the components of meditation, long-range shooting, and therapy, Dr. Doug helps those with Driven characteristics (often wrongfully diagnosed as ADD, ADHD, OCD, or other) to harness their hunter abilities so they can stop self-sabotaging, find fulfillment in life, and achieve ultimate success. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://www.iamdriven.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/zMuaoMHv28s</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
52 min
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Jim Rafferty - Author, Leader by Accident
<p>Jim Rafferty is the author of Leader by Accident: Lessons in Leadership, Loss, and Life, to be published in October 2021 by Morgan James Publishing. Leader by Accident recounts the tragedy that thrust Jim into a demanding volunteer role, and how that experience fueled a subsequent journey into entrepreneurship. <br> </p> <p>Jim is a marketing and communications consultant and Principal of JMRketing, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland. A former radio announcer and program director, Jim now puts three decades of marketing experience to work in helping businesses communicate more effectively with their audiences. Incurably married and the father of two grown children, Jim spends his spare time singing wherever people will listen and sharing cringe-worthy Dad jokes on social media.</p> <p>https://www.leaderbyaccident.com/</p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/TYtZ0BM2rtE</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
29 min
365
David Hollenbach - Host of "From Embers To Exce...
<p>Battalion Chief David Hollenbach (retired) is the author of “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He is a motivational speaker, coach, and mentor. He owns and operates David Hollenbach Consulting, LLC, and hosts the popular podcast “From Embers to Excellence.” During his 23-year career in the fire service, he served as a &nbsp;</p> <p>• Firefighter&nbsp;</p> <p>• Apparatus Driver/Pump-Operator/Engineer&nbsp;</p> <p>• Company Officer/Lieutenant&nbsp;</p> <p>• Battalion Chief in Operations&nbsp;</p> <p>• Chief of Special Operations&nbsp;</p> <p>• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer counselor&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;• Public Safety Rescue Diver&nbsp;</p> <p>• Coordinator and developer of his department’s first leadership development program &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;David Hollenbach is a veteran of the United States Navy with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Barry University. A major focus of research for his capstone was how strong, positive leadership can influence the culture of a large organization. &nbsp;While studying at Barry University he published "The Firefighter's Creed" and “Women in the Fire Service: A Diverse Culture Leads to a Successful Culture,” an article highlighting the importance of gender diversity within the fire service in Fire Engineering Magazine. &nbsp;He has spent years as an instructor, coach and mentor helping others define and realize success. Although he no longer works as a servant to the community, his passion for service to others remains stronger than ever. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/ &nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/pO9ON64xp_c</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
35 min
366
Jason Szeftel - Author and Podcaster
<p>Jason Szeftel is an author who hosts the China Unraveled Podcast. On the podcast, he covers what is really happening in China and what it means for the world. He makes use of his background in law and development to help people make sense of what changes in the world mean for their business. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/tgwtVolMGdo</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
34 min
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Justin Schenk - INC Magazine Top Rated Podcaste...
<p>Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global, and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. &nbsp;Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business through podcasting. He is also the host and creator of one of the go-to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Summit LIVE! &nbsp;</p> <p>www.growthnowsummit.com&nbsp;</p> <p>www.instagram.com/justintschenck</p> <p><br></p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/t767myOOcNE</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
34 min
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Nicole Shir - The Seven Candles, Author, The Ne...
<p>Nicole Shir spent almost a lifetime of people trying to tell her who she was, she then developed the business – The Seven Candles. &nbsp;During the journey to my master’s in industrial-organizational psychology, my co-collaborator and I discovered The Needs Languages, a powerful tool that helps personalities communicate. With their help I wrote my first book, The Needs Languages Bringing Balance &amp; Belonging in Dating. &nbsp;Simply put my dream for you is for you to find your belonging, to be seen, to feel in control over your environment, to be respected in your beliefs, and to find balance in expressing and listening to others. &nbsp;Start down the path of understanding your Needs Languages with me to discover how amazing you are. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://thesevencandles.com/ &nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xhha4cZtEoI</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
28 min
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Sandy Weston - Keynote Speaker, International P...
<p>Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies for over 30 years. Early in her career she became the first female trainer for the Philadelphia Flyers and spent many years as a media personality and as Philadelphia NBC10's Fitness Expert. She created the nationally recognized Philly Street Line Dance to help combat Philly’s “fattest city” label. For the past five years, Sandy has been focusing on SJW Productions, an international company whose main mission is to highlight all the positives in the world. She does this through her international podcasts, her books, Train Your Head &amp; Your Body Will Follow, My 30-Day Reset Journal and her programs and workshops. Sandy’s mission is to spread pure joy and inspire others to see their true power. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://www.sandyjoyweston.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/pCjR90_oiDI</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
36 min
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Kimberly Moses - 47 x Author, Publisher
<p>Kimberly Moses wears many hats to fulfill the call God has placed on her life as an entrepreneur over several businesses including her own personal brand Rejoice Essentials which promotes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She also serves as a life coach and a mentor to many women. She is also the loving mother of two wonderful children. She is married to Tron. Kimberly has dedicated her life to the work of ministry and to serve others under the call God has placed over her life. Kimberly currently resides in South Carolina. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;https://www.kimberlyhargraves.com/Store.aspx&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;YouTube: https://youtu.be/sLGMyXabNBE</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
27 min
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Juliet Rose - Author
<p>By the time she was ten years old, Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer. She entertained neighborhood kids with her stories after school and with the support of her mother got her first typewriter. Life had other plans and after the death of her mother when Juliet was eleven she put those dreams on hold. Over the decades she has picked up the proverbial pen time and again, writing about her life experiences including the cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing of her four-year-old daughter. &nbsp;</p> <p>Focusing on fiction currently, she is driven to bring to life characters from many walks of life and the struggles faced in modern society. Her writing style is open and fluid, giving the characters the ability to shine as the truth of their own story. Her works are honest and sometimes brutally painful but in the end, her characters are given the voice which needs to be heard.&nbsp;</p> <p>Juliet is a New York native living in the mountains of Georgia. She has lived all over the United States and Mexico and doesn’t plan to stop seeing the world beyond her front doorstep. She spends her time rescuing animals, painting, and writing. Her dream is to get an RV to explore hidden gems and find the best vegan restaurants.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;authorjulietrose.com&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;YouTube: https://youtu.be/uEGkXEFkuwM</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
31 min
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Mandy Capehart - Author & Grief Coach - Restora...
<p>Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” released in 2021. This is a memoir and 31-day guidebook for managing grief and growth in the aftermath of loss, no matter how long it lasts.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can hear more about her grief work on her podcast, Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart. She also co-hosts The Uncomfortable Grace Podcast, where space is held for growth amid the messy middle-parts of life. Mandy is a storyteller through and through, always in pursuit of adventure, grace, and opportunities to express gratitude. No matter the medium, her work revolves around learning how to honor our process of becoming. She currently lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, daughter, border collie rescue pup, and way too many houseplants.&nbsp;</p> <p>MandyCapehart.com&nbsp;</p> <p>@MandyCapehart on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook&nbsp;</p> <p>The Restorative Grief Project on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/rests&nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube: https://youtu.be/NpCmuqr5IAs</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
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Joe Evangelisti - Host of The Legacy Blueprint ...
<p>Once known as “The Flip King”, Joe Evangelisti is now the host of The Legacy Blueprint podcast and a leading expert in real estate investing - specifically in the self-storage industry. &nbsp;After experiencing “burnout” from chasing single and multi-family deals, Joe walked away from his wildly successful flipping empire and transitioned to the world of Self-Storage. &nbsp;</p> <p>Today, Joe’s mission is to show others how to tap into the massive opportunities hidden inside the self-storage industry. Opportunities that require far less time, less risk, and exponentially more profits than any industry in real estate. In addition to The Storage Syndicate, Joe also serves as the CEO of three 7 and 8 figure companies. &nbsp;</p> <p>Prior to building his business and real estate empire, Joe served in the military as a Builder in the US Navy Seabees. He holds Letters of Commendation from the US Navy and The White House, a Letter of Appreciation from President Clinton, and numerous service medals. Joe lives with his wife Ashley and their 2 girls in beautiful Haddonfield, New Jersey. &nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.investwithlegacy.com/ &nbsp;</p> <p>Video: https://youtu.be/t4FoSAXrAkc</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
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Gunther Mueller - Optimal (Physical & Mental) H...
<p>Optimal (Physical &amp; Mental) Health Strategist, Gunther Mueller, has spent the better part of the last decade working closely with over 300 medical professionals, in a variety of specialties, assisting them in bringing life-changing therapies to their patients that help them Feel Young, Healthy, and Vibrant again.</p> <p>Gunther delivers the education, insights, and sometimes complex information in the simple, easy-to-understand conversation that inspires people to act and take charge of their own life now.</p> <p>Having the “Entrepreneurial Spirit” for the past 30 years, Gunther has been involved in several different industries, created, bought &amp; sold businesses, and earned millions of dollars in the process which gives him a unique perspective, the ability to see things differently and to coach his clients through sometimes daunting problems and life situations.</p> <p>Today, Gunther is extremely excited to be sharing the revolutionary Magnetic Mind Method that is taking the personal development movement by storm so that his clients can learn how to turn “Thoughts Into Things” and become Conscious Creators so that they also can live a life that they absolutely LOVE!</p> <p>Gunther enjoys living in Anthem, AZ and loves to Ski, Kitesurf, Hike, Bike, Read, and experience the life he loves in the American Southwest.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://dreamlifemasters.com/gunther-mueller</p> <p><br></p> <p>Video: https://youtu.be/aKDHa19wUns</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
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Teri Brown - Author, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow
<p>​Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full&nbsp;of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has&nbsp;been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.<br> <br> Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to.<br> <br> Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the&nbsp;beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and&nbsp;mentoring others.</p> <p>https://www.terimbrown.com/</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/</p> <p>YoutTube: https://youtu.be/-d2m5Czddk0</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support</a>
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