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A wonderful opportunity to sit down with Athens and discuss her incredible children's book, The first book is, Mission: My First PCS part of her Military Child Chronicles Series. It is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. Remember to leave a review! About Athens:  Athens E. Pellegrino grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey. She attended St. Joseph's University and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She met her husband Christopher while attending the university and married in 2009. After, she studied at Troy University and received a Master of Public Administration degree. Athens serves the United States Air Force as a Budget Analyst and military spouse. She has a love for travelling, cooking, dogs, and fitness.Athens and Christopher have a son, Atticus (age 2) and daughter Callista (age 1). The family has experienced 7 Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignments. The latestwas 7 days after giving birth to Callista. Athens is intrigued by the strength and resiliency of military families, which led to her creation of the Military Child Chronicles series. Website: https://themilitarychildchronicles.wordpress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMilitaryChildChroniclesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themilitarychildchronicles/

I got to sit down and interview this inspiring young woman and incredible talent which is Jessica Lynn, and we were treated to an impromptu performance of the fan favorite, "ROADHOUSE" soon to be released as a single for her fans. Rising music star Jessica Lynn is being hailed by press around the world as "The New Queen of Country.” In the past four years of relentless international touring of 14+ countries, and a Top 40 single on country radio under her belt, the New York singer/songwriter has been seen by millions on the road and in her three full-length nationwide concert television specials.  Recently featured on Billboard, CMT, and in American Songwriter Magazine, Jessica's powerful voice and stage presence showcase the multi-faceted singer/songwriter's instrumental talents playing piano, guitar, harmonica, and the drums.  Her high-energy and dynamic performances have garnered rave reviews from critics worldwide and landed her a total of 11 charting singles on iTunes in 11 different countries within the last few years.  Jessica was also recently named a Top 40 Livestreamer of 2020 by the global ticketing reporting giant Pollstar.Social media: www.JessicaLynnMusic.orghttps://www.facebook.com/JessicaLynnMusicPage https://twitter.com/Jessica__Lynn_ http://instagram.com/JessicaLynnMusic “Jessica Lynn Live at Dramatic Hall”– Official Trailer! 

 As the former ‘maverick’ CEO of Telecity Group, the FTSE 250 data centre operator, which he took from £6million to £3billion, Michael is known across the globe as the leader who created the data centre industry in Europe.Subsequently, Michael turned his attention to supporting entrepreneurs, businesses and leaders in the digital and technology space. Having received The OBE (Order of the British Empire) from Her Majesty the Queen for Services to the Digital Economy, he is now on the boards of multiple tech companies across four continents.In 2016 he raised more than £120k for The Prince’s Trust by running 40 marathons in 40 days and in 2020 trekked to the South Pole raising over £120k for Children with Brain Tumours. Author of 3 best selling books one of which I will focus on in this podcast which is a transformational book I believe for this who read it, as Mike shares his own life earned knowledge of applying those success in work to personal life, love and how to really enjoy all aspects of life. Live, Love, work and Prosper. His philanthropic work   about helping women and young people to become empowered and improve their lives.    His commitment to help others through charitable fundraising, includes organisation as The Princes Trust , The Loomba Foundation and extraordinary organisation that caring for widows around the word, The Brain tutor charity, I could go on, but I am thrilled to bring on board Sir Michael Tobin. An incredible human being. Find Mike here: https://www.michaeltobin.online/Twitter: @Michael_Tobin_Instagram: @michaeltobin.obeGet Michael's book here: "Live, Love Work and Prosper " on amazon also available on kindle and Audible. 

Nate Schooler- Futuristic Innovator, Internationally best selling author, Entrepreneur, Trusted advisor. "My Purpose Is To Empower People To Create & Implement Fresh Ideas, Overcome Roadblocks & Design Their Lives For Personal & Business Success.For around 12 years I have made it my business to help C-Suite Leaders, Successful Entrepreneurs, and Successful Business Owners to Cultivate, Review & Revise Business Strategies to Optimise Best in Class Technology & Process with Time Honoured Branding Processes & Best Practices, digging into ALL the key Issues (to grow insights)." - Nate SchoolerWhere you can connect with Nate: www.natschooler.comhttps://www.buildbusinessacumen.com/https://twitter.com/natschoolerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielschooler/

It was a great pleasure and loads of fun having Maria Reed on the Podcast. This is a powerhouse of a woman to know. Meet Maria Reed! Maria Reed​ is a proud military spouse of 18 years,mother of 2, filmmaker, interior designer and advocate for military families. She is a Cuban immigrant, ExecutiveProducer and creator of the series MOVING WITH THE MILITARY, co-founder of MY ULTIMATE PCS app and Co-founder and CEO of the Inspire Up Foundation.https://www.movingwiththemilitary.tv/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSKHBPz1ziCTrzQXkpjm-Ahttps://www.facebook.com/movingwiththemilitaryhttps://www.instagram.com/movingwiththemilitary/https://twitter.com/movingwtmil

It was a true pleasure to have Rod Lurie as a guest on the Podcast. A movie that will forever be remembered as a seminal film about the regular boots on the ground soldier who serves and sacrifices in a true story of the Brotherhood of arms. This movie will rock you to the core with emotion and give thanks that such courage and men lived and live. -Gaby Rod Lurie is the director of the “The Outpost,” released July 2020, starring ScottEastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, and Orlando Bloom. The film, based on CNN chiefcorrespondent Jake Tapper’s bestselling book of the same name, tells the true story ofthe events leading up to and including the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan, wherea small unit of U.S. soldiers defended against an overwhelming force of Talibanfighters in what was one of the bloodiest American engagements of the Afghan War.The battle resulted in two living service members, Ty Carter and Clint Romesha, beingawarded the Medal of Honor — the first time that had happened in fifty years.Previously Lurie wrote and directed the widely-praised Academy Award and GoldenGlobe Award nominated political thriller “The Contender,” starring Joan Allen, JeffBridges, Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. The film was also honored by theBroadcast Film Critics with the first-ever Alan J. Pakula Award. He also wrote anddirected the films “Straw Dogs,” a remake of the 1971 classic starring James Marsden,Kate Bosworth, and Alexander Skarsgard, “Nothing But the Truth,” starring KateBeckinsale, Alan Alda, and Matt Dillon, “Resurrecting the Champ,” starring Samuel L.Jackson and Josh Hartnett. Additionally, he created and executive-produced “Lineof Fire,” a one-hour FBI drama for ABC, and directed the feature film “The LastCastle,“ which starred Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, and Mark Ruffalo.In television, Lurie created the series “Commander In Chief,” which was nominatedfor the Best Drama Series Golden Globe, and for which Geena Davis won the BestActress Golden Globe for her depiction of the first female President of the UnitedStates.Before he segued to film making. Lurie graduated from the United States MilitaryAcademy at West Point in 1984 and went on to serve for four years as a Combat Armsofficer in the U.S. Army. After the military, Lurie first enjoyed success as a film critic andentertainment reporter, breaking into journalism as a reporter for the New York DailyNews, and was also a film critic and interviewer for Channel 12 in Fairfield,VOTE for the OUTPOST on Rotten Tomatoes and give them a high rating! https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_outpost_2020

Ethan Morse and Neal Schrodetzki are sharing the traditions, responsibilities, and legacy of the U.S. Military in a much anticipated four-part docu-series, Honor Guard. The series will premiere streaming on Amazon, December 25, 2020. Throughout 2021, the series will be released to over 50 other streaming services. Honor Guard has been in the works for over three years as Morse and Schrodetzki meticulously detail four unique specialty platoons of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment in Washington, D.C. The same unit where the two men met and served side by side. Aside from being U.S. veterans together, the pair are established filmmakers and long time friends. They are known for their intense storytelling and their film “The Unknowns” which was a huge success. This time, the duo returned to The Old Guard to dive deeper into some of the specialized services the unit provides, and to highlight the history of The Regiment. Honor Guard is about all of the work that goes into being a Guard of Honor, and explores the emotional and physical burden put upon them by being tasked with protecting our nation's capital. Schrodetzki and Morse were granted exclusive access to film with The Old Guard, in association with the U.S. Army, due to their service in the unit years prior. They were permitted to document 3rd Infantry’s Regimental Orientation Program, The U.S. Army’s caisson Platoon, The U.S. Army’s Drill Team, and the process soldiers undertake to become part of the Full Honors Casket Team. This was truly unique, and adds a very personal and educational aspect to the series. Each part of their show is named after a portion of the specialty training offered by The Old Guard, such as: Caisson, The Regiment, Drill Team, and Full Honors. The duo is accompanied in their mission to honor the fallen by Academy Award® Nominated Actor and Hollywood legend, Sam Elliott, as the narrator of Honor Guard. "He's known throughout the military for portraying American heroes in film.” Schrodetzki informed Deadline, “Sam Elliott represents the soul and spirit of the Honor Guard.” He was the perfect fit for such an intense project and brings an air of respect to the episodes through his narration.

A conversation with children's book author, Kelly Campbell.Kelly is an 8 year Air Force military spouse and mama who has recently added children’s author to the various hats that she wears! She currently PCS'd to the beautiful state of Idaho. Her first children’s book titled, BLOOM, follows a dandelion seed(named Bloom) on a grand adventure where she calms upon the wisdom from her father to find her way. It is a story of adventure, confidence, and courage. As a military spouse, Kelly believes this book will hit home for many military families, but also realizes that children everywhere are being constantly challenged in new ways. Thus, having to dig deep and believe in themselves. This would be a great book for all children!Meet Kelly an author and military spouse to know!! Author website: https://kellycampbellauthor.squarespace.com/Instagram handles: @_kelly_campbell_ @kcampauthor

A documentary film making the rounds this year (2020) and winning awards! I sit down with Director, Writer, Executive Producer Christian Taylor – Christian’s 35-year entertainment industry career spans stage, screen, and sound booth, as she has been talent, producer, director, casting director, and coach. Christian began her career in the entertainment industry interviewing Senators on Capitol Hill with the TV/Radio department of the Senate, The Senate Republican Conference. She received her BA in Theater and Broadcasting from The Catholic University while working in radio and TV on The Hill.this Tour De force of a film is a love story to our DDay Veterans and to the people of Normandy. They have never forgotten their liberators.

Adrianne Amundson is a home school momma and military spouse with over fifteen years of military life experience. Throughout her husband's Naval career, she has dug in to learn as much as she can about military life with the goal of being the most supportive spouse she can be. She has embraced Navy life in a variety of ways, including serving as ombudsman, volunteering around the base and community, and leaning into more experienced spouses as mentors. Adrianne loves the outdoors, spending time with family, and snuggling on the couch with a good book and chocolate. Adrianne, David, and their two kids call home wherever the Navy sends them. She is also the author of a recently published hit Navigating Military Life with Intention and Grace. Join us as we hear from this gracious mother, wife and author.

The incomparable Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George S Patton Jr, was my guest yesterday afternoon. The Patton Legacy of service stretches almost 300 years, and it continues to this day. Helen joins me from her home in Sweden, part 1 of a 2 part interview with this incredible woman of great accomplishment in her own right but one of the most eloquent and caring individuals when it comes to the memory of history and our Veterans especially those of her grandfather's service. A woman to know. Helen Ayer Patton. Helen's jump into Piccauville on the 70th Anniversary of DDAY.https://youtu.be/gjq6tTCd68k

Emily is a singer/songwriter and multi-instramentalist from Minnesota. 2015 saw her debut EP, "Quarter Life Crisis" at 25 years old. And, she is currently hard at work on her follow-up release. Her songs have been showcased in commercials, film, non-profit campaigns, stage productions and choral performances. Her newest song set to debut in time for Veteran's Day 2020 is called, "Battleworn" will be It highlights the struggle with PTSD and the impact military life and deployments have on more than just the service members.On this podcast we were honored to have Emily give a life performance of her single, "Battleworn." You can find Emily at her Facebook Page: Facebook.com/EmilyWhitcombMusicas well as on her Instagram: ExtraEmily

http://www.mitziperdue.comMitzi Perdue is the widow of the late Frank Perdue. Her biography, Tough Man, Tender Chicken: Business & Life Lessons from Frank Perdue, reached #5 in the Amazon rankings for Business Biographies. She's also the daughter of the co-founder of the Sheraton Hotel Chain.This afternoons conversation with Mitzi was filled with anecdotes and getting to know this amazing woman who has done so much in her own right to bring about awareness of not only family business sustainability for future generations, but we also talk about being mothers, raising kids, the challenges and the positives that life hands us and how we all can make a difference in this world. Hear about Mitzi Perdue's new philanthropic venture, "WIN THIS FIGHT" that is already making news tapping some of the worlds wealthiest people and the premise of gifting a donation, auctioning it off at Sotheby's with the proceeds going to make a difference to assist organizations fighting the scourge around the world of human trafficking. There is so much more to this story and Mitzi with her incredible storytelling ability brings us along on her travels. And last but not least, Mitzi's incredible artistic work of her EggScapes™ one is in the Library of Congress and another owned by a former First Lady.A daughter and wife of two American Business Titans, Mitzi is a woman to know.

Author Tim Carlin has written a memoir of his life up to now expressing within it the moments and experiences that helped him become the man that accepted and even relished the tests and challenges life sent his way. The title, An Extraordinarily Ordinary Life. Already hitting Amazon's #1 List within a few days of it's debut. Readers are identifying with this tome of wisdom of life lived and lessons learned. A West Point graduate commissioned in the Artillery Branch he served our military in the years of the Cold War, he left the active military to start a very successful career in the business world applying the leadership principles that held him in good stead in the corporate world. But through the peaks and valleys of life what I took away from reading Tim’s book was that mental attitude and knowing yourself and being honest and true to that person (not following the crowd) will be your strongest ally among those challenges.

Sally is an Army spouse of more than 35 years and her son, an Army reservist, has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.As the multifaceted leader of United Through Reading, Sally serves as the chief guardian and spokesperson for the organization's vision and mission, Sally's values for education are always evident.Sally has a doctorate in educational leadership and management, a master's degree in special education from the University of San Diego and a BA in elementary education from Purdue University. From her first position as an elementary school teacher to her present leadership role, Sally has integrated her knowledge of education and educational technology with her talents for building and leading organizations of all sizes in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Http://unitedthroughreading.org

Lauren has made it her mission to educate our community about Gold Star Families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America in the armed forces.Lauren is the Gold Star daughter of Captain Joseph M. Berkson, a United States Army Ranger who was killed-in-action in Vietnam in 1972. With the support of the City of West Palm Beach and the community, Lauren led the project to build the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Trinity Park along Flagler Drive. She worked with the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to realize the Foundation’s mission of erecting these monuments in all fifty states. She is currently working toward placing Gold Star Memorial Markers in 15 locations throughout Palm Beach County.http://www.house.gov Help Lauren! Contact your representative and ask him to support HR6933 Caring for Survivors ActClick on that link and find your representative! This is a call to action!!

An up close and personal interview with Jonathan Yunger (SGT HILL) and Henry Hughes (Brad Larsen) who produced and acted in the blockbuster film, The Outpost The Movie 2020. The story of the Battle of Kamdesh at Outpost Keating based on the book by Jake Tapper. Directed by Rod Lurie. A tour de force of a film. Emotional. Gripping. Hear from the Producer and Co-President of Millennium Media, Jonathan Yunger, who was determined to honor the lives lost and those that battled 300 Taliban forces with a squadron of 54. Two living of Medal of Honor Recipients emerged from this battle. #OutposttheMovie #OrlandoBloom #ScottEastwood #CalebLandryJones #RitaHanks Here is the story of, not the elite soldiers, but those that fought with all they had in an untenable location and fought with heart and honor.

An up close and personal interview with Jonathan Yunger (SGT HILL) and Henry Hughes (Brad Larsen) who produced and acted in the blockbuster film, The Outpost The Movie 2020. The story of the Battle of Kamdesh at Outpost Keating based on the book by Jake Tapper. Directed by Rod Lurie. A tour de force of a film. Emotional. Gripping. Hear from the Producer and Co-President of Millennium Media, Jonathan Yunger, who was determined to honor the lives lost and those that battled 300 Taliban forces with a squadron of 54. Two living of Medal of Honor Recipients emerged from this battle. Here is the story of, not the elite soldiers, but those that fought with all they had in an untenable location and fought with heart and honor.