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
Documentary
Business
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Billy Nomad - Musician, Philosopher
<p>A little about Billy Nomad: Last year he had a few pretty life-changing experiences and from here on out, he is dedicating every day to making music. He is currently in the process of recording a new album, creating a series of music production documentaries for YouTube &amp; working with several other artists like him, to help them get their careers started. In his downtime, he loves to learn, read books, meditate and take walks surrounded by nature. He is also a big fan of visual media - films, TV shows, but also homebrew content on social media sites. One of his all-time favorite things to do is take a daily scroll through Reddit to see what the world is saying today. As far as formal qualifications or academic achievements go, &nbsp;he doesn't have any. As far as opinions go, he does have many. Last but not least - He is one of those corny people that genuinely wish for world peace.&nbsp;</p> <p>Find Billy Here:&nbsp;</p> <p>facebook.com/thebillynomad&nbsp;</p> <p>instagram.com/thebillynomad</p> <p>The episode on YouTube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/iSoZOSa4GNQ</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>
33 min
477
John C. Morley - Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer,...
<p>John C. Morley is the Founder, CEO of The JMOR Connection, Inc now a 28+ year company in Franklin Lakes, NJ. When I was in college not too long ago; I realized that many were frustrated with technology but also being given bad advice. No matter whether you have never touched technology or use it daily my team and I will help you as we Make IT Easy. During 7th Grade, I started one of NJ’s largest BBS Systems to build community before there was internet with fancy formatted pages and graphics usual forms. I am also the President of The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce and help to Make Our Community Better One Day at a Time™</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://linktr.ee/johncmorleyserialentrepreneur</p> <p>https://youtu.be/hNaNhsr9BSk</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>
53 min
478
Marie Alessi - Loving Life after Loss
<p>Marie lost her husband and father to their two boys in June 2018. When her book “Loving Life after Loss” ranked in the top 100 list in Australia on publishing day, she realized she had something the world needed. Only months later Marie founded a global Movement with the same title, as this is what her life is all about: Loving Life After Loss!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;www.MarieAlessi.com&nbsp;</p> <p>www.facebook.com/groups/LovingLifeAfterLoss&nbsp;</p> <p>www.facebook.com/MarieAlessiPublicFigure&nbsp;</p> <p>www.instagram.com/loving.life.after.loss</p> <p>https://youtu.be/RoC1vCQ_A-Y</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>
26 min
479
Laura Noel - Leadership and Personal Growth Coach
<p>Laura Noel is an Executive Business and Personal Development Consultant who works with organizations and individuals to help streamline business processes while maximizing profits. She helps clients stretch their thinking in a way that opens them up to new possibilities. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and CEO of her own company, Laura studied and taught personal growth, change management, and leadership for over 27 years while serving in the United States Air Force. She has helped solidify goals and improve the corporate culture within government agencies, the Department of Defense, and construction, technical, insurance, and sales organizations. She is proud to serve as a transformational coach helping clients bridge the gap between feeling stuck and finding fulfillment in life and career. Laura knows how to get results as she guides clients in overcoming the mindset blocks that keep them from realizing their true potential, purpose, life-long dreams, and legacy. Laura helps her clients gain a new level of self-confidence and become the leader others will want to follow. Implementing a mix of science and psychology, she helps individuals and teams advance their current projects and careers and prepares them to successfully transition on to greater opportunities. &nbsp;https://www.stretchintosuccess.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/KSO6ZZenmIk</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>
30 min
480
Jerremy Newsome - Author, Advisor, Investing Guru
<p>My mission, my calling in life is to enrich lives with mentally liberating education. That is why you are here. You are in the search of a fun, new, and thrilling awakening regarding your finances, your money along with the abundance and freedom we all seek in life.<br> Freedom is my paradise! I help my clients make the proper tweaks in their mindset, their hearts set and their bank account to receive all they cherish! I help you elevate your money so that you can impact the people, the causes and the communities that you have always yearned to help.<br> My focus since 2010 has been guiding humans through an emotional journey with their money, their stock account, and their crypto purchases, to ensure radical life changes!<br> I am a professional button presser. At some point, certain buttons need to be physically pressed to create massive alterations. I help numerous clients understand and demystify their liquid assets, specifically the stock market, the crypto markets, and our most valuable asset, TIME!&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.jerremynewsome.com&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.reallifetrading.com</p> <p>https://youtu.be/iI8Q9KcdCYg</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>
32 min
481
JB Schaefer - Author ,Banned and Cancelled
<p>J.B. Schaefer is the author of the dystopian book series, Banned And Cancelled. In addition to being an author, he is the Founder and CEO of DeliveryMaxx, a social media marketing firm, and worked in the world of politics including President George W. Bush's first presidential run. He has been awarded the Eisenhower Commission as well as the Republican Senatorial Medal of Freedom. &nbsp;</p> <p>You can find more on JB at these links:&nbsp;</p> <p>https://twitter.com/BannedCancelled&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/BannedAndCancelled</p> <p>www.BannedAndCancelled.com</p> <p>https://youtu.be/gj8nAh87FJ0</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
482
Cris Santos - blogger, online store owner, writ...
<p>I have always been creative and curious, looking for the next big adventure in everything that I do. I carefully select the projects I take on and work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Cris Santos has a Master's degree in Linguistics, although she is passionate about languages, cultures, and travel, her passion for fashion and photography never left her heart. As a former model and lover of arts, she decided to take control of her life and chase her dreams. She started taking pictures for a novel she wrote One Way Trip by Cris A Santos, one of many books she has written. Please find all books she wrote HERE. In 2017 she launched her PhotosbyCris Designs by becoming a Photographic Fashion Designer you can see her Signature Collections: Vida, Redbubble, and Zazzle by PhotosbyCris Designs. In the same year, Cris Santos started a very successful Blog in Fashion, Travel, and Lifestyle PHOTOSBYCRIS MAGAZINE and her success was reflected throughout all her social media accounts. All Fashion Styles and most Photography was done by her. Since then she has collaborated and still collaborates with several fashion, travel, and lifestyle brands from all over the world. In 2020 she became the owner of Trendy Fashion Online Store LUNABLUEGIRL. She then studied Personal and Fashion Style with the best in the industry and in 2021 she opened CRIS SANTOS STYLING to bring together her skills and help women and men all over the world to develop their personal and professional images. Together with my Styling Services I also offer Wellness Coaching as a Certified Wellness Coach a lifestyle professional who is devoted to helping clients reach their highest potential for health! I’ve been blessed to have developed a growing audience of loyal followers who offer me fantastic feedback. Take a look at my work and stay up-to-date with everything I have planned. &nbsp;</p> <p>Blog: http://www.photosbycris.com.au/</p> <p>Online Store: https://lunabluegirl.com/</p> <p>Coaching: https://www.crissantosstyling.com.au/</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbycris/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/Ovj-92wfPyo</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
483
Rich Lewis - Author, Speaker and Coach
<p>Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual communities and offers one-on-one coaching. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. Rich is the author of Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.</p> <p>He has published articles for a number of organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer.<br> </p> <p>Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com.</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
484
Emily Johnson - Author , Bird of Paradise
<p>Emily was born in Aspen, Colorado. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated with a degree in Journalism, but creative writing has always been her passion. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and son. Emily enjoys playing golf, running, kickboxing, reading, and spending time with her family. Marilyn spent her formative years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from UC-Berkeley with an advanced degree in Elementary Education. In 1996, she was diagnosed with breast and advanced ovarian cancer. She began writing The Bird of Paradise as a life gift for her daughter. She passed away in 2012 leaving the novel unfinished – for Emily to complete. A description of Bird of Paradise can be found on Amazon, which is probably easier rather than cutting and pasting it here.&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZYX339Z&nbsp;</p> <p>You can find Emily at the following links:</p> <p>&nbsp;Instagram ejohnson2014&nbsp;</p> <p>Twitter @elhughes01</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/ONqalzwT9H0</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
485
Mark and John Cronin - John's Crazy Socks
<p>John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start-up into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. John’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with differing abilities can do. Their mission infuses all aspects of their business. More than half of their employees have differing ability. Their Giving Back Program starts with a 5 percent pledge of profits to the Special Olympics and has raised over $450,000 for their charity partners. They have attracted over 29,000 online five-star reviews. John’s Crazy Socks has over 240,000 Facebook followers and 55,000 Instagram followers. You will love their socks, but the socks are just the physical manifestation of the happiness they share. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://johnscrazysocks.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/w27sgTB02uc</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>
35 min
486
Eric Hohman - USAF Veteran, Candidate for TX Co...
<p>Prior to running for Congress, Eric Hohman served 15 years in the United States Air Force. Starting at the age of 20, Eric became a military police officer as a Security Forces Airman. While serving as a Patrolman at Edwards Air Force Base, Eric worked in emergency management and operations.</p> <p>After his first re-enlistment, Senior Airman Hohman was certified as a Military Investigator, collecting crime scene evidence and processing it. That’s when he joined the United States Air Force police SWAT team called “EST” (Emergency Services Team).</p> <p>While on the Emergency Services Team, Staff Sergeant Hohman was involved in operations across Texas and the south. His team would do everything from working with Secret Service agents in San Antonio to protect Air Force One, to Hurricane Katrina operations out of Kelly Air Force Base.</p> <p>During Katrina, there were emergency military evacuations into San Antonio, where refugees and billions of dollars of military assets from the southern United States would be re-located to. Aside from keeping the peace for the evacuees, many of the weapon systems relocated to San Antonio were critical to the United States, and required the protection of Staff Sergeant Hohman, and his Emergency Services Team.</p> <p>Eric left the United States Air Force in September 2013, after serving his country for 15 years. After killing terrorists in Afghanistan, Eric came home to Texas where he grew up. He began working as a policy analyst for the Texas Senate during the 84th legislative session while going to school to earn his MBA, and then on to the corporate security world. He would finally end up working for the Texas Health and Human Services Department, assisting Veterans across the state.</p> <p>In 2020, Eric founded the “First There Foundation” after losing one of his teammates to suicide. The Foundation aids all Combat Controllers in their time of need and sheds light on the contributions the men of Combat Control have given to this great country.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://erichohman.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/j4OODjiDxhY</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>
30 min
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Sylvester Jenkins - Veteran, Leader, Author
<p>Sylvester Jenkins III is a native of Columbus, Ga. He completed four tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. He is a retired First Sergeant with 21 years of military service in the US Army. Sylvester is a recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism while in the military. He is a mental health advocate and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He received his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is certified in Executive Leadership and Mental Health First Aid. He authored the books A Quick Cure to Successful Leadership, Winning the Battle Within, The Compass, and Winning with Gratitude. Since transitioning he continues to help the next generation to become resilient leaders who triumph in life. He is a transformational speaker who has empowered 1000’s by helping them reach their goals, both personally and professionally.</p> <p><br></p> <p>www.sylvesterjenkins.com</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/-8DFKS7x4AU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-8DFKS7x4AU</a><br> <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>
28 min
488
Lori Hardacker - Author, Dating What the F#$%
<p>Lori L. Hardacker is a first-time author who has unfortunately been dating for over 20 years. The stories she has accumulated and her opinions on dating will cause others laughter, joy, pain, and tears. Now, wait, Lori is much more than a first-time author, she is also an entrepreneur, dance teacher, and RV adventurer. Lori is originally from Massachusetts but now resides in Southwest Florida. She went to Roger Williams University and received a BA in Dance and a minor in Theater. For four years, Lori owned and operated a successful dance studio and then later on created a traveling dance and fitness program that she brought to preschools, daycare and recreation centers, and YMCAs in New England. Today she teaches tap, ballet, jazz, tumbling, and creative movement to 18 months through 6-year olds, and she is known as the “Baby Whisperer”.</p> <p>Before Lori made Florida her home, she was living in her RV full-time, traveling and working around the country. She began this journey in May of 2016 and decided to come off the road in July of 2019. During her RV adventure, she worked in Maine, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Michigan, and Wyoming. Lori has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and now has a small event company for which she hosts single's events, dating, relationship, and sex trivia, and “Hound and Human Happy Hours”. Lastly, her “kids” are one canine and one feline and she is planning on keeping it that way!</p> <p><br></p> <p>datingwhatthefuck.com</p> <p>https://youtu.be/OOVNxFchONU</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>
23 min
489
Kevin Boyle - US Army Veteran, Marathoner, Auth...
<p>Kevin Boyle has been teaching in the Justice, Law, and Criminology Department since 2016. Mr. Boyle is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During his 26 year career he served in positions of increased responsibility, including serving as the Chief of Staff for the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virginia (The Department of Defense's ABA-accredited law school); serving as the Chief instructor of all Army prosecutors throughout the world; as well as serving as the principal legal advisor for both all U.S. Army forces stationed on the border between North and South Korea and all U.S. Army forces stationed in Europe. &nbsp;</p> <p>Going the Distance</p> <p>https://tinyurl.com/m4h72up3</p> <p>https://youtu.be/_Cdl6iWdzmE</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
490
Jenn Ashlyn - Author, Survivor Advocate
<p>Jenna Ashlyn is a volunteer for Southern Ohio’s Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, providing support and services to victims of abuse. She's a lover of animals of most types and spends her extra time being a mom and cuddling with her cocker spaniel. She studied creative writing at two universities and worked for a campus literary magazine. Jenna’s writing has appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Night Roses, The Atwood Review, and Poet’s Choice. In 2015, she won the overall writing award in the StarJewel Nationals and Talent Showcase arts contest, and in 2019, she was nominated for a Maier Award, which celebrates the best writing of University students. In 2020, Jenna released her debut novel, Within the Gray. Her second novel, Sheila's Men is set to be released in early January 2022.</p> <p>https://tinyurl.com/y88vrdca</p> <p>https://youtu.be/Rt44moIGq0w</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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Stanley McChrystal - Founder and CEO McChrystal...
<p>The son and grandson of Army officers, McChrystal graduated from West Point in 1976 as an infantry officer, completed Ranger Training, and later, Special Forces Training. Over the course of his career, he held leadership and staff positions in the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, 82nd Airborne Division, the XVIII Army Airborne Corp, and the Joint Staff. He is a graduate of the US Naval War College, and he completed fellowships at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1997 and at the Council on Foreign Relations in 2000. From 2003 to 2008, McChrystal commanded JSOC - responsible for leading the nation's deployed military counterterrorism efforts around the globe. His leadership of JSOC is credited with the 2003 capture of Saddam Hussein and the 2006 location and killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. In June 2009, McChrystal received his fourth star and assumed command of all international forces in Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p> <p>Since retiring from the military, McChrystal has served on several corporate boards of directors, that include Deutsche Bank America, JetBlue Airways, Navistar, Siemens Government Technologies, Fiscal Note, and Accent Technologies. A passionate advocate for national service, McChrystal is the Chair of the Board of Service Year Alliance, which envisions a future in which a service year is a cultural expectation and common opportunity for every young American. He is a senior fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, where he teaches a course on leadership. Additionally, he is the author of the bestselling leadership books, My Share of the Task: A Memoir, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, Leaders: Myth and Reality, and Risk: A User’s Guide.&nbsp;</p> <p>General McChrystal founded the McChrystal Group in January 2011. Recognizing that companies today are experiencing parallels to what he faced in the war theater, McChrystal established this advisory services firm to help businesses challenge the hierarchical, “command and control” approach to organizational management.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com</p> <p>&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=guest_homepage-basic_nav-header-signin</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/kuoJbrwheJs</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>
32 min
492
Teresa Xu - Author, Beyond The Surface
<p>Teresa Xu is the author of Beyond the Surface: Empathy, Identity, and Storytelling (published this August 2021), a memoir about understanding ourselves and others through storytelling and trying to understand justice and equity. I am currently a third-year undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN (USA), but I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I am studying Sociology, English, and an interdisciplinary major called Medicine, Health &amp; Society.</p> <p><br></p> <p>www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-xu/</p> <p>teresayxu.com</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Surface-Empathy-Identity-Storytelling-ebook/dp/B09DN3VCMS/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/hiYQQnQnSsg</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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Mark Herschberg - Author, University Instructor...
<p>Mark Herschberg is the author of <a href="https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/"><em>The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You</em></a>. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering &amp; computer science, and an M.Eng. in electrical engineering &amp; computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, including Techie Youth and Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/</p> <p>https://youtu.be/SiDRJ2eKQpo</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>
30 min
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Gail Rudolph - author of Power Up Power Down, H...
<p>Gail Rudolph is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Power Up Power Down, How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win. She helps readers discover how to harness their personal power and understand power dynamics present in all situations.</p> <p>Gail is credentialed to teach the six universal Principles of Persuasion based on the research of the “Godfather of Influence,” Dr. Robert Cialdini. She is one of 13 people globally, one of two women, and the only woman in the United States to hold this distinction.</p> <p>Gail holds a Leadership Certification from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, is a Value-Based Leadership Expert, and has trademarked proprietary leadership training and assessments. She is an Executive Director and former President’s Advisory Council member on the John Maxwell Team, the world’s #1 Leadership expert.</p> <p>CEO and founder of Gail Rudolph Collaborative, Gail is an international expert on mindset, interpersonal power, mindset, and diversity and inclusion.</p> <p><br></p> <p>GailRudolph.com</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/GailRudolphAuthor</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/gailrudolphauthor/</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-rudolph/</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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Lyla McCarty and Heather McCarty - A 10 year ol...
<p>Lyla (9 at the time but now 10)was diagnosed with CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) also known as the “suicide disease” in March of 2021 unexpectedly. There is no cure for this disease. It causes excruciating pain. And even the simple touch of a hand can lead her to scream. Her foot is cool to the touch and is often purple or red. She can't walk on it any longer and can no longer engage in sports and activities. She got to the point of begging to go to a hospital and even wishing she was dead. After initial treatments stopped working it was suggested she should be in an intensive in-patient program. There are none local for kids her age. Eventually, her story caught the attention of a national movement. Lyla rarely is able to go a full week or day at school anymore. She is strong though and finds baking helps take her mind off of the pain. &nbsp;You can help her by trying her amazing cookies @lylasdreambakery</p> <p>https://lylasdreambakery.com</p> <p>https://youtu.be/4HfldPlqjXk</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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Bob DePasquale - Purpose Driven Impactmaker
<p>Bob DePasquale is a purpose driven Impactmaker. &nbsp;He believes that everyone has the ability to make a positive impact in our world. &nbsp;When Bob was 18, he moved to NY for college. &nbsp;While in football training camp, and just 5 days before September 11th 2001, he was diagnosed with cancer. &nbsp;In a very short period of time, his young, healthy life was turned upside down. &nbsp;He was forced to shift his focus to treating an extremely aggressive form of a terrible disease and coping with the effects of the recent terrorist attacks. &nbsp;Miraculously, he was physically healed in just 4 months. &nbsp;But mentally, it took years. &nbsp;It wasn't until Bob identified his purpose that he realized the value of his battle with cancer and his family's losses on 9/11/01 &nbsp;Bob's mission is to make the world a better place by encouraging people to find the blessings in tragedy and use their gifts to help others.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://www.bobdepasquale.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/udgpSLauTyE</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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Jeni Raitsin - Mindful Productivity coach & Men...
<p>Jeni is a Tel-Aviv-based, former architect turned entrepreneur, speaker &amp; coach. She helps entrepreneurs and leaders work smarter, not harder, so they can stress less, accomplish more &amp; feel better through Mindful Productivity. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;https://leisurehacker.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/64PznK4l_zQ</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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Betsey Kulakowski - Author, The Veritas Codex S...
<p>Author Betsey Kulakowski has been writing and telling stories since she was&nbsp;a young child. Perhaps it was inevitable that&nbsp;grappling with words and language became a calling—and she is loving every moment. Betsey's first writing gig was with KEBC Radio in Oklahoma City where she conducted interviews and wrote reviews for Country Music's rising stars. She went on to write in professional safety and health journals and trade magazines. All the while, she was honing her craft, writing several genres of&nbsp;fiction, and eventually going on to pen numerous manuscripts. The Veritas Codex Series is currently&nbsp;taking the paranormal thriller genre by storm. Betsey feels privileged to share her work with a large and welcoming audience.</p> <p><br></p> <p>www.authorbetseykulakowski.com</p> <p>https://youtu.be/9Fffvm1xEuI</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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Stephanie Olson - CEO, The Set Me Free Project
<p>Stephanie Olson is a speaker, an author, and the Chief Executive Officer of The Set Me Free Project, a prevention education organization on human trafficking, social media safety, and healthy relationships. Stephanie has a mission to share that each person has an intrinsic value that can not be changed. Her work on teaching resilience in life and leadership has inspired people across the United States. In her conversational and humorous style, Stephanie will inspire and empower. Living with years of parent abandonment, eating disorders, alcoholism, and domestic and sexual violence, she overcame through determination, faith, and resilience. She turned her trauma into triumph. Now, a sought-after speaker, Stephanie runs a successful nonprofit organization and loves to speak to audiences of all kinds (faith-based and non) inspiring, encouraging, and bringing hope everywhere she speaks. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Stephanie Olson Speaking&nbsp;</p> <p>stephanie@stephanieolson.com&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.stephanieolson.com/&nbsp;</p> <p>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stephanieolsonspeaker/&nbsp;</p> <p>Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stephanieolsonspeaking/&nbsp;</p> <p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/stephanieospeak&nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsKIF4pRUn1uJwKq94s16g&nbsp;</p> <p>Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-olson-ba959173/&nbsp;</p> <p>The Set Me Free Project stephanie@setmefreeproject.net https://www.setmefreeproject.net/&nbsp;</p> <p>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/setmefreeproject&nbsp;</p> <p>Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-olson-ba959173/ Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/setmefreeproject/&nbsp;</p> <p>Twitter -https://twitter.com/TheSMFProject</p> <p>https://youtu.be/JNxt8M9qdSI</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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Steve Edwards - CEO Premier Virtual, US Army Ve...
<p>Growing up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Steve knew he wanted to join the Army after he graduated from high school. “I wanted to jump out of airplanes, so I was in the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg.” he says. After serving 4 years in the Army and 2 in the Florida National Guard, he decided to move on. “I realized the military was great, but financially, it just wasn’t what I was looking for in life.”</p> <p>In 1999, he and some buddies from the 82nd Airborne headed down to Boca Raton to attend Florida Atlantic University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.</p> <p>After stints in the mortgage industry and B2B sales, he got into the job fair industry, traveling across the Southeast and Southwest to conduct events. Within a few years, though, Edwards noticed a slowdown in business. “Everybody was working, they couldn’t come to job fairs and turnout was low.” He recalls, or they were opting to apply for jobs online instead. “It was affecting my pocketbook”.</p> <p>Looking for a better way to connect employers to job candidates, Edwards seized on the concept of virtual job fairs. “People don’t have to travel,” I said, “This is going to be the future,” he recalls.</p> <p>Steve bootstrapped Premier Virtual with personal savings to launch the business. Once he got the business off the ground he knew he had an idea he could monetize. He was in several mentoring programs along the way as he knew he had a great idea and could sell it but didn’t know everything. He was involved with the VMT, FAU Tech Runway and the FAU Veterans Entrepreneurship Program which is sponsored by Veterans Florida. At the end of the program they conduct a pitch competition for the Entrepreneurs and their business ideas and the winner from each school goes on the represent their school at the State competition. Steve represented FAU and then won the Statewide competition as well. This program, and the early pitch competitions he won, although not significant amounts, were still welcomed since he was self-funding the business.</p> <p>In 2019, his startup began building a software platform for virtual job fairs. It launched last March, just as COVID-19 arrived – a bit of serendipity that catapulted Premier Virtual to almost instant success. “We went from nobody knowing who we were to being ranked as one of the top virtual platforms out there,” says Steve.</p> <p>During its first 10 months, the Premier Virtual platform has powered over 2,500 virtual hiring events which has helped more than 25,000 companies connect with over 250,000 job seekers. The company has grown from 3 employees to more than 20 and earned prestigious awards including 2021 Best Companies to Work for in Florida. Approximately 200 workforce development boards across the country, including CareerSource Florida, which oversees 24 regional partners statewide, have chosen their platform for virtual hiring events. Premier Virtual also has licensing agreements with The Air Force, Army, and several National Guard units.</p> <p>Steve says individual companies, colleges, and other organizations are quickly coming on board and that they would have never participated in job fairs if it weren’t for virtual, and he’s bullish on the company’s future. “Covid-19 got our name out there, but now people have embraced the technology and how much more efficient it is. We’ve just begun to scratch the surface of what virtual hiring events will do for employers and job-seekers alike.”</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://premiervirtual.com/</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenedwards23/</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/premiervirtual/</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/premiervirtual/</p> <p>https://twitter.com/premiervirtual9</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>https://youtu.be/WhYvM5n9YMk</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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