Mission43 Podcast

In Podcast #038 we welcome Tony Liles to the studio. Tony spent over 24 years on active duty in the US Army as an aviation professional and is very engaged in our military community. He has multiple combat deployments under his belt and made Idaho his home after the military. His personal experiences with overcoming PTSD and alcohol abuse are truly inspirational, and he discusses how seeking help saved his life and made him a better leader. As he states in the podcast, it's ok to seek help. Listen in as he provides valuable advice.To learn more about Mission43: https://www.mission43.org

In Podcast #037 we welcome Zach Tibbits to the studio. Zach is the new Mission43 Director of Employment and the Idaho Program Manager for Hire Heroes USA. A Marine first and foremost, Zach became a Mission43 member and Hire Heroes USA client shortly after leaving the military. His personal experience of being a client, navigating the employment search after separating from the Marines, and making many mistakes along the way, prepared him to lead the Mission43 Employment team. As he states in the podcast, he is ALWAYS available to discuss best practices in searching for meaningful employment after the military. Listen in as he provides valuable employment advice.To learn more about Mission43: https://www.mission43.org/To learn more about Hire Heroes USA: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

In Podcast #036 we welcome Brad Blair to the studio. Brad is the new Mission43 Director of Engagement and the Director of Mission43's Operation Resilient Path (ORP). His personal experience with ORP makes him highly qualified to lead this program.

In Podcast #035 we welcome Daryn Colledge to the studio. Daryn was an All-WAC offensive tackle at Boise State University in the early 2000's before being drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. His NFL career spanned 9 years and included a super bowl win in 2010. After retiring from professional football, Daryn made the decision to join the Idaho Army National Guard where he deployed to Afghanistan. Listen in as he describes his life in the NFL, what brought him back to Idaho, why he decided to serve in the military, and how he plans to live a life of continued service.

In Podcast #034, we sit down with Butch Whiting, CEO and co-founder of Kryptek Outdoor Group, to discuss hunting in Idaho, learn about the origins of the company, and understand what it took to bring the "Battlefield to Backcountry". Kryptek is a global brand and one of the hottest hunting apparel brands to surface in the past few years. Along with his co-founder, Josh Kleghorn, Butch relied on his military background to start the company. Kryptek is proudly based in Eagle, Idaho, where Butch was born and raised. Listen and learn how Butch was able to make Idaho his home after leaving the military.

In Podcast #033, we welcome Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Idaho Regional Director, Jenn Skeesick, to learn more about CAF and how Mission43 members are finding purpose after the military by volunteering with CAF. Jenn has practiced as a sports and orthopedic physical therapist for over 13 years, and has a doctorate degree from Duke University. Her undergraduate degree is in Animal Science from Auburn University where she served as the co-captain of the Equestrian team. Jenn is also a Mission43 Leaders Fellow and a military spouse, as her husband, Anthony, serves with the Idaho Air National Guard. Lastly, Jenn is also an adjunct professor at Boise State and Duke with the hopes of helping guide adult learners as they discover passions and possibilities. Listen to Jenn's inspiring story as she shares some great stories and talks about the new headquarters from Mission43 and CAF-Idaho (The Idaho Outdoor Field House).

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that transpired on that day. Bryan and Dan also discuss the resulting surge of volunteer military forces, as warfighters from across the United States began to fight the Global War on Terror (GWOT), a war that would last two decades and continues today. Listen in as our co-hosts share personal stories and reflect on the reason we should take time to remember 9/11 every year.

In Podcast #031, we welcome our Employment Pillar Director, Christy Funk, to discuss how active duty, veterans, and military spouses can enhance their employment search before and after they leave the military. Christy retired from the Air Force as a first sergeant and now uses that expertise to advise fellow Mission43 members on their path to meaningful employment. As someone who has already transitioned out of the military and found a civilian career, she shares some great tips so you too can confidently transition out of the military.

Professional Development & Education After The MilitaryIn Podcast #030, Mission43 Education Pillar Director, Alison Garrow, joins us to discuss the importance of furthering your education and how that can mean more than just earning a college degree. Alison is our local education guru and knows everything about how to get the most out of the GI bill. She also helps Mission43 members navigate other educational opportunities. Whether you are searching for entrepreneur mentorship, skill gap training, or career advancement; she knows the programs available to get you there. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MISSION43 PODCAST Questions, suggestions, or comments? We'd love to hear them! Send us an email at podcast@mission43.org

In Podcast #029, we welcome Idaho Air National Guard Senior NCO Doug Brock to the studio to discuss the importance of creating a strong personal and professional network. He shares about achievements as Outstanding Airmen of the Year (AOY) and the challenges of being a JTAC. Doug talks about his recent deployment, completing Army Ranger school, and the challenges of starting his own business.

In Podcast #027, we welcome Chad Rohr (Navy) and Andrea Hovey (US Naval Academy, ’03) to the studio to discuss leadership development after the military. Chad and Andrea were members of the inaugural cohort (2019-2020) of the Mission43 Leaders Fellowship program. Both excelled, and consequently, were invited back to help guide the 2020-2021 cohort through the 4 phases of the program. Sit back and listed to Chad and Andrea as they share life stories, reminisce about their time in the Navy, and discuss the importance of continuing leadership development even after leaving military service.Thoughts, questions, suggestions or comments? We'd love to hear them! Send us an email at podcast@mission43.org.To learn more about our guests, sign up for a Mission43 volunteer event and you will most likely find them there! Lead.Learn.Inspire.

In podcast #026, we welcome Davin (Navy) and Gia (Air Force), a military power couple, to the studio to discuss finding purpose after the military. Upon retirement, they pulled out a map of the USA, decided what they desired in a city, and found their way to Idaho on a whim. And they couldn't be happier! As members of Mission43, they have participated in multiple volunteer events and found life-altering purpose while doing it. Pull out a piece of paper and take some notes as Davin and Gia speak truth about how to transition out of the military with a plan in mind. Thoughts, questions, suggestions or comments? We'd love to hear them! Send us an email at podcast@mission43.org.To learn more about our guests, sign up for a Mission43 volunteer event and you will most likely find them there! Lead.Learn.Inspire.

Episode 025 of the Mission43 Podcast features entrepreneurs Trill Paullin and Gene Luze. Watch and listen as they discuss the challenges of starting their own businesses...everything from procuring capital to hiring employees, both Trill and Gene reply on the lessons they learned while serving in the US Army. You can't help but be inspired by their stories of resiliency and innovation! Thoughts, questions, suggestions or comments? We'd love to hear them! Send us an email at podcast@mission43.org To learn more about our guest and their businesses, visit their websites or social media channels listed below: Free to Feed (Dr. Trill) Website: https://www.freetofeed.com/ Facebook: Free to Feed Instagram: @free.to.feed Treasure Valley Eco Wash (Gene) Website: https://www.treasurevalleyecowash.com/ Facebook: Treasure Valley Eco Wash LLC Instagram: @treasurevalleyecowash Go Lead. Go Learn. Go Inspire. Visit mission43.org

Listen in as Idahoans Anthony Skeesick and “One-Arm” Willie Stewart share their raw and unvarnished lessons learned from competing in this year’s grueling Smoke n’ Fire 400 bike race and leading a joint Challenged Athletes Foundation and Mission43 team through 420 miles of unsupported backcountry riding. ⁣⁣Subscribe, like, and listen to guests that will leave you inspired!⁣⁣

This version is a candid reading that includes graphic and emotional audio files from survivors and victims of the 9/11 attacks. It is intended to immerse listeners in the events of 9/11 as they happened. This version provides listeners with information about the subsequent Global War on Terror, and the cost of sacrifice.

Suggested for 5th Grade - 8th Grade audience This version is narrated by an adult and utilizes universally understood language. It includes emotional audio files from survivors and victims of the 9/11 attacks.

Suggested for children Kindergarten - 5th Grade Talking to children about complicated subjects like 9/11, terrorism, and war is challenging. This version is narrated by a child and utilizes language most easily understood by children. This version does not contain any graphic audio files or content.

Executive Editor of Military.com, Amy Bushatz shares her emotional story as a military spouse and the support she provided her husband Luke during his bout of post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury after a catastrophic unit deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. Through personal strength, resilience, and the support of Wear Blue Run to Remember, Amy talks about keeping her family together and their adventurous move to Alaska in pursuit of peace and transition from leaving active service.

Former NFL Player and Founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation, David Vobora, opens up in his conversation with BVH. From his identity crisis and struggles with addiction after leaving the NFL to rediscovering his purpose and passion by providing physical fitness training in the gym for military veterans and civilians with physical disabilities, David covers it all while letting his drive and passion shine. You’re in for a great listen with this one!

In this episode from Summer 2019, Brian and Bryan sit down with Navy veteran and blind adaptive athlete Scott Leason. Scott shares his journey from honorably serving for 7 years in the U.S. Navy to being shot in the head and losing his sight while working at a convenience store.Scott faced many challenges adapting to the loss of his sight, but eventually found the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Operation Rebound. In 2008, he received CAF Operation Rebound support for his waterski training and has since competed in multiple IRONMAN races and was the sole visually impaired athlete on Team USA at the ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship.Oh yeah, he became an adaptive athlete in his 50s. Listen to this incredible story!

In episode 020, we check-in with Navy SEAL and legendary adaptive athlete, Carlos Moleda. Carlos talks openly about leaving Brazil at age 18 with $300 in his pocket, joining the US Navy, learning to swim, and being shot in Panama during military operations to capture Manuel Noriega. Since his injury, Carlos has become a world-renowned athlete. He won the 367-mile Sadlers Ultra Challenge handcycle race in Alaska, is a two-time National Handcycling Champion, and a four-time Hawaii Ironman Champion.

In episode 019, Hire Heroes USA Interim CEO, Ross Dickman highlights the company’s 15 years of work and the 10,000+ military veterans and spouses HHUSA has helped find employment. Ross also imparts a message of optimism as his team continues virtually assisting clients in finding meaningful employment.

In Episode 018, retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and President G.W. Bush Institute Veteran Leadership Scholar, Jen Anthony talks with BVH about her time in service, rising up in the ranks as a woman and her personal struggles with loss of identity and purpose after departing active military service. Through therapy, self-reflection, and intentional efforts, Jen has become a positive voice and example for women service members and transitioning veterans.

In episode 17 of the M43 Podcast, BVH welcomes Ryan Manion: Gold star family member, President of the Travis Manion Foundation, and co-author of the book The Knock at the Door. Ryan shares with BVH her military upbringing and how she and her family transformed the grief from her brother Travis' death in Iraq into purpose and leadership through a national non-profit.

In Episode 016, Shaun Rieley, U.S. Army veteran and the Director of Veterans Programs at the Philanthropy Roundtable, takes BVH on a philosophical journey about rethinking how we address military veterans in the future. Shaun discusses legacy Veteran Service Organizations, the rise of post-9/11 veteran organizations, and the current philanthropic efforts to change the veteran narrative.

In Episode 015, BVH and Mike Erwin, the Founder and Executive Director of National Veteran Non-Profit Team RWB, cover a lot of ground — from farm chores and pigs to the importance of competition, veteran health and wellness, and social interaction.

In this episode of the M43 Podcast, we venture into the virtual world and connect with Garrett Cathcart of Mission Roll Call. Tune in to hear how influential leaders in the military space like Garrett are navigating the current climate and learn about some of the fascinating work he and Mission Roll Call are doing in the US.

In February 2020, Mission43 was lucky to get Kirstie Ennis to come out to Idaho for our speaker panel series, 43INC, in conjunction with Challenged Athletes Foundation - Idaho. Kirstie is as fascinating as they come and her passion palpitates through everything she does and says. Check out this inspirational episode as Brian and Dan sit down and chat with former Marine Sergeant, adaptive athlete, humanitarian, and role-model for episode 013 of the M43 Podcast.

In this episode of the M43 Podcast, we sit down with Paralympic gold medalist and Purple Heart recipient, Josh Sweeney.

In this episode of the M43 Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Derek Abbey, CEO/President of Project Recover, where we learn about his impressive resume that includes experience in the US Marine Corps, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. Watch or listen below and make sure to subscribe to our podcast!

In this episode of the M43 Podcast, we sit down with Dan “The Manimal” Nelson, Mission43 Engagement Director.

In this episode of the M43 Podcast we sit down with the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Senior Manager of Operation Rebound, Nico Marcolongo. Nico joined CAF as 14 years of service as a United States Marine Corps Officer and is a veteran of the war in Iraq.What CAF has done in their support of veterans and first responders through Operation Rebound is no less than remarkable. They have provided countless opportunities and empowered those with physical injuries by providing adaptive sports equipment and training grants to these individuals.Nico helps us learn more about Operation Rebound and tells us some inspirational stories of individuals who have benefited this program.Learn more about the Challenged Athletes Foundation Operation Rebound:Website: https://www.challengedathletes.org/programs/operation-rebound/Instagram: @cafoundationFacebook: @CAForgTwitter: @CAFoundation

In this episode of the M43 Podcast, Brian and Bryan get to talk to Rudy Reyes: Veteran, actor, advocate, leader, philanthropist, and so much more. Hear about his upbringing, time serving in the military, trials with transitioning into civilian life, triumphs with his new mission, and more in this dynamic and impassioned interview! Learn more about Rudy’s work:Website: https://www.rudyreyes.com/Organization: Force BlueBook: Hero LivingInstagram: @realrudyreyesFacebook: @rudyreyesTwitter: @realrudyreyes SUBSCRIBE TO THE MISSION43 PODCAST

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We sit down with Matty Bishop, founder of Cafe Mulé and co-owner of Iron Mule Coffee Company, in his new roasting facility in Boise, Idaho. Join us to hear about his military experience, his brief foray into the corporate world, and now his life as an entrepreneur.Learn more and support this great Idaho-based business run by all-around good dudes!:Website: https://www.ironmulecoffee.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironmulecoffeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmulecoffee

We are excited to introduce you to the first episode of the Mission43 podcast. Learn about how Mission43 came about, what we do, and where we are going in 2019.