Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills (82nd Airborne) is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, bestselling author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis brings his unique and inspirational perspective to conversations with Americ
A 3x NBA Champion shares how iconic Coach Dean Smith and the North Carolina community supported him through the darkest chapter of his life - the trauma of his father taking the life of his mother before taking his own. Scott and Travis connect on their (very different) shared trauma and being able to empower others by sharing their learned life lessons - in Scott's case; lessons from former teammates Michael Jordan and LeBron James.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
The US Army Green Beret, football player and actor joins the American Hero Show.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
The Founder of Friends of Firefighters joins the American Hero ShowSupport the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
Air Force Colonel (Ret.) John Flynn shares unforgettable memories from his time transporting war-weary troops home as the pilot of a C-17, especially the medevac missions. He talks about how the leadership and teamwork skills he learned in the service paved the way for his success on Capitol Hill and as a Vice President of Administration at MGM Resorts.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
Bob shares how he accepted help and learned from the torment of awful nightmares years after his service in the Air Force as a B-52 navigator and was able to find peace again through years of treatment. Bob talks about resilience and says his book “From Service to Success” is about overcoming adversity and realizing that our best days are not behind us, but in front of us.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
Travis and Tim talk about how things are going in their lives and the latest with the Foundation in Maine as the fourth season of the AHS begins . They also excitedly preview the incredible lineup of guests this season!Travis Mills Foundation Executive Director Heather Hemphill joins the episode to provide an update on the latest great news on how they are expanding to help more recalibrated veterans, first responders and their families.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
A Peabody Award winning Investigative Reporter for his overseas reporting from Pakistan and Afghanistan in the wake of 9/11, Bob was seriously injured by a roadside bomb that struck his vehicle in Iraq on January 29, 2006. A mere 13 months after the harrowing event; Bob returned to the airwaves and chronicled his recovery and the injuries he suffered from the attack.Bob and Travis both share war stories of their nearly fatal experiences being struck by an IED while overseas and their incredible recoveries. Bob shares the projects he's working on now and why he is so proud of them, especially since he gets to share the spotlight with his children.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here
In this episode; Brigadier General Sutton says she likes the term “recalibration” Travis uses to talk about veterans and asks about its origins. Dr. Sutton also shares inspirational stories of resilience from recovering service members over her 35+ year career in service and helping others in the US Army and New York City. Support the show
Beau shares stories of his 25 years in Marine Intelligence and how he has helped Amazon exceed their initial pledge to hire 25,000 veterans by 2021 that they have now pledged to hire 100,000 by 2024. He shares tales of his time overseas (Somalia, Bosnia, 3 tours to Iraq, and 3 tours to Afghanistan) as well as words of wisdom that have inspired him throughout his incredible career.Support the show
Travis credits Linda with single-handedly saving the country during the 2008 financial crisis. While that may be a slight exaggeration, she shouldered a great deal of responsibility at the time and helped the country avoid further disaster. From working as a firefighter, to the Peace Corps and most notably in the world of finance and risk management, she has truly had an incredible life.Support the show
VetTix has distributed over 15.2 million tickets to Military, Veterans and their families since 2008 (over 3.8 million in 2022 alone!) Steve is their Chief Strategy Officer and shares stories from Veterans who have attended events thanks to the generosity of people inspired by the charity's mission: "Give Something to Those Who Gave." VetTix has distributed over 15.2 million tickets to Military, Veterans and their families since 2008 (over 3.8 million in 2022 alone!).Support the show
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer shares stories of his beginnings in the sport as well as rivalries on and off the track. He also talks about who his heroes were and how he is honest and up front when younger drivers ask him to share his wisdom about tracks, cars and the importance of a strong team.Support the show
A police officer with federal disaster training and disaster response had just clocked out of her shift on Long Island when she was immediately activated for duty at Ground Zero - where she spent the next 23 days working at the center of the rescue and recovery efforts in the dust of the twin towers. Stacey has published a book chronicling her time from inside Ground Zero titled The Dust Never Settles.Support the show
How did Tom Cruise fare in the jets Commander Frank Weisser piloted during the filming of Top Gun: Maverick? "Walleye" shares memories of his time in the Navy and with the iconic Blue Angels, but he also tells tales of piloting the actual planes Tom Cruise's character was supposedly flying in “Top Gun: Maverick.” In addition to how Tom did when they were experiencing many Gs, hear just how close they were to the ground and canyon walls in some on the unforgettable scenes.Support the show
Now the CEO of Nicholas & Lence Communications; Cristyne Nicholas spearheaded efforts to rebuild New York City's tourism industry in the wake of the horrifying events of September 11th. She is generally the driving force behind countless others sharing their message but is generous with her time in telling her inspiring story. (Bonus: Tim also takes great pleasure when she joins him in giving Travis a hard time!)Support the show
Travis wouldn't be here today without the heroic actions of Combat Trauma Nurse Judy Nuber, she was one of many saving lives at the hospital in Kandahar when Travis was brought in following his injuries. The story of how she reunited with Travis years after Afghanistan is truly an amazing and inspiring one of destiny, calling and purpose. Support the show
Many will never forget Mike's game-winning goal in the "Miracle on Ice" game to defeat the USSR, but Mike was also the Captain of the iconic team that brought home a Gold Medal in Lake Placid in the 1980 Olympics. He shares memories of that team, what it was like playing for Coach Brooks and how his grandkids skate at the Mike Eruzione Center in his hometown of Winthrop, MA...and don't even know who that is - because he's "Papa" to them.Support the show
From the Army to practicing law to local politics and finally spending 28 years in House of Representatives representing New York's 2nd and 3rd Districts, Representative King shares how as a “blue-collar conservative” he was able to consistently win re-election in a district that often voted against his party in other elections. From his upbringing in a working-class family to his long career in politics; Rep. King says he still “has to pinch himself” when powerful figures like the President and Vice President call.Support the show
Spit on when he returned from Vietnam, this former Marine has turned into one of the most successful media moguls in American history. Learn how he found inspiration from within as well as from colleagues like the great Norman Lear and others throughout his impressive career.Support the show
The Executive Director of Tuesday's Children, a nonprofit family service organization based in New York founded to support the 3,051 children who lost a parent in the attacks on September 11, 2001. She shares the history of how Tuesday's Children has helped the children impacted on that tragic day as well as more recent stories of children who have lost loved ones and how their foundation has helped them connect with others who have unfortunately experienced a similar loss. Additionally; she takes us inside their Career Mentoring Program that connects professionals and young Americans coping with different stages of loss.Support the show
Born with Spina Bifida, Enock Glidden is an athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker and advocate for others with disabilities. Despite not having the use of his legs, Enock has lived to overcome life's challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds - including climbing the sheer face of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.Support the show
Bernie Marcus chronicles his story of a young Jewish boy who grew up poor in New Jersey tenements and went on to start a great American Company at the ripe young age of 50. He shares that they were so broke when he and Arthur Blank started the company they filled the shelves with empty boxes and paint cans to appear to have more inventory - but that the company built their success because they valued their customers and employees over everything.Support the show
Ever wondered how a smash hit TV show was first created? Maybe you've wanted to know how much of a reality TV show is scripted… Maine Cabin Masters star & Designer Ashley Morrill and her carpenter husband Ryan Eldridge talk about that and so much more in this episode. They also share stories about some of the work they did with Travis and how they live for the moment their newly renovated cabin's owners first lay eyes on their home.Support the show
After Ms. Arsht (understandably) calls Tim out at the beginning of the episode for a misstep in his introduction, a riveting discussion ensues featuring Ms. Arsht asking Travis a variety of deep questions that cause him to think about what drives him and where his resiliency comes from.About Adrienne Arsht: Following a trailblazing and impressive law career, Ms. Arsht has devoted her life to giving back to the communities she calls home: Miami, Washington DC and New York. She has donated over $100 million to support the arts as well as causes such as climate change, immigration, geopolitical instability.Support the show
Retired USMC Infantry Major Scott Huesing joins Travis and Tim to talk about his bestselling book "Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City" and how he helps raise awareness for veteran suicide and PTSD through the nonprofit organization "Save the Brave."Support the show
Travis and Tim talk about the latest news regarding the Travis Mills Foundation, including a new Health and Wellness Center that allows them to help more families. Travis is also excited to have opened the White Duck Brew Pub in Maine, a restaurant that not only serves mouth-watering food, but also provides jobs for many in the local community.Building on the incredible response and success of the first season; the second season features Marine and Bestselling Author Scott Huesing, inspiring and inimitable philanthropist Adrienne Arsht, Ashley Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from the TV hit “Maine Cabin Masters,” and billionaire Home Depot Founder Bernie Marcus.Support the show
Alex is the founder of Retirement You; one of the largest educational financial workshop brands in the United States and has worked in the retirement planning industry since 2006. He is also an owner of Foundations Investment Advisors and one of the founders of the American Hero Show to help support the Travis Mills Foundation.He talks about why he got involved with the show and a special planning offer for all the “People of Listening” - we call it the “New 60/40 Challenge”.Support the show
Learn about how the Travis Mills Foundation was founded in this bonus episode featuring a conversation with Chief Operating Officer Dr. Kelly Roseberry. The COO also provides an update on all the latest programs at the retreat and what's next for the Travis Mills Foundation!Support the show
After her time with FOX News, Jenna felt fact-based, non-partisan news was missing in the American media landscape, so she followed her passion and launched SmartHER NewsSupport the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Leif is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. As a SEAL platoon commander, Leif led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi, now he inspires others across America to lead their teams as he once led his in battle.Support the show
After his good friend and teammate died serving our country overseas, Staat left the NFL behind and followed in Pat Tillman's steps by enlisting in the Marines before serving overseas. Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
COVID couldn't slow Ingrid down in her mission to support families in her community by leading programs to provide critical childcare and remote learning assistance…Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Adopted as a child; the President and Founder of C&R Flooring now spends his life giving back the gratitude he has found in having a family to love.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
The Gary Sinise Foundation helped build the specially adapted smart home the Mills family moved into in 2014. The acclaimed actor shared how he was “scared to death” and was “shocked into doing more” by the events of 9/11 and how he became so active in the service life after that unforgettable day. Gary calls Travis an inspiration for persevering through such a challenging experience and still somehow keeping a sense of humor about it.Support the show
Born without one leg, Anthony has faced unique challenges since birth but has believed he can become unstoppable through perseverance and drive - so much so that he was an undefeated high school wrestler who became the NCAA Wrestling Champion in 2011. He shares how his mother inspired and motivated his excellence by instilling a mentality where he is always challenging himself to be better. But Anthony also says there are times where the will to prove naysayers wrong has been a motivating factor in his life as well.Support the show
The President & CEO at Origin USA shares how he was inspired to launch a business in his basement, eventually build a factory and expand over many states - all simply because someone told him he didn't have the freedom to do so. Pete talks about how his company fills the void that exists between the different generations of Americans in a variety of ways.USA US Veterans United Military America American Inspiring Inspirational Servicemen Servicewomen Service Motivational Motivation Speaker Keynote VA Gary Sinise FoundationSupport the show
The VP of Military Relations and Business Development at Veterans United shares how growing up in a large family without running water inspired her to give back in many ways as an adult. As a military spouse, she has intimate knowledge of the special challenges servicemen and women face in a variety of different parts of life. What's the secret to being a better person and making our country better? Pam will tell you on episode two of The American Hero Show.Support the show
Get to know Travis and Tim in the debut episode of The American Hero Show. What led Travis to the US Army? Learn how doctors and nurses saved his life after stepping in an IED - and what his first words and biggest questions were upon coming out of a coma following surgery. Travis has a tremendously positive outlook on life and says he often forgets how difficult the 19-month recovery was but he also shares about how he deals with the occasional dark days he still encounters and how inspiring and helping others drives him.Support the show
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