Podcasts about veterans community project

Aurora's driverless trucks are out, but pushback in Texas is growing – and a new report says the company's plans may not be set for the long haul. Also, SJ Munoz, Tyson Fisher and Ryan Witkowski of Land Line Magazine will tell us who in the news has been good and who's been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. And we close Mission: Military Appreciation with a look back at this week and at what Truckers for Troops has done over the years. 0:00 – Driverless truck company has a bad week 10:05 – Roses and Razzberries 24:32 – And that's a wrap on Mission: Military Appreciation

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins the show to discuss how his career in the military, including driving a truck, led him to the trucking industry. Also, OOIDA's aid to veterans has come in many forms, but the Association always looks for new ways to help. Its director of PR, Norita Taylor, is on the job. And although an effort in Nevada to double the minimum insurance requirements for trucking operations looked like it might pass, it failed in the end. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – A trucking career with its roots in the military 24:32 – What do veterans need? We've taken a look 39:32 – Insurance increase attempt fails

In the U.S. military, masculine gender norms and an emphasis on mental toughness have traditionally been practiced to enforce stoicism within troops. But, mental health and masculinity often clash during the effort to reduce stigma surrounding veterans' abilities to cope with trauma. Chris Mendes, Director of Operations at Veterans Community Project, directly speaks to his and others' experience with this military mentality, the crossover between veteran populations with substance misuse, and the VCP's attempts to connect veterans to behavioral health services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who will be the transportation secretary in the upcoming Trump administration? A number of interesting names are being floated. Also, the Veterans Community Project began in Kansas City, Mo. We'll speak with the folks at that location, as well as another in Missouri. Then, SJ Munoz, Tyson Fisher and Ryan Witkowski of Land Line Magazine will offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And OOIDA's Truckers For Troops campaign is wrapping up, but there's still time to contribute.  0:00 – Who will be the next secretary of transportation? 10:21 – A look back at where VCP got its start 24:52 – Roses and Razzberries 39:41 – A farewell to this year's Truckers For Troops

What the Veterans Community Project is building at its campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., is changing lives, one veteran at a time. Also, truckers being coerced into violating the regulations have a place where they can report that to the federal government – and we'll explain how to use it. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says there used to be a sense of camaraderie among truckers, but that feeling has – for several reasons – faded from the industry over time. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – VCP changing one life at a time in South Dakota 24:52 – Reporting when someone tries to get you to violate the regulations 39:41 – Is the sense of community fading from trucking?

As OOIDA's Truckers For Troops campaign continues, Land Line Now takes you to the Veterans Community Project site in Longmont, Colo., to see how it spends every day helping veterans in need. Then, we give advice on handling a ticket and why you should always pause before paying it off. And finally, we offer a look at the latest spot market data and what it means for you. 0:00 – Newscast 10:32 – Truckers For Troops: Veterans Community Project in Longmont, Colo. 24:53 – Pause before paying off a ticket 39:52 – Spot market update

An OOIDA Foundation survey sheds some new light on the lack of truck parking nationwide. Also, we'll speak with a few people who've been around since the very beginning of Truckers For Troops about its history. And a Colorado DOT official explains why the state is putting a handheld cellphone ban in place for all vehicles. Then, the OOIDA Board of Directors meets twice a year to discuss the issues the Association will pursue in the coming year. 0:00 – Survey: Parking problems still rampant 10:21 – A look back at the start of Truckers For Troops 24:52 – Colorado cellphone ban starts soon 39:41 – OOIDA Board to discuss speed limiters, broker issues and more

Co-Founder and CEO of the Veterans Community Project Bryan Meyer joins us to talk about the problem of homelessness in Kansas City.

OOIDA's Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh discuss the Association's efforts to fight for truckers on issues such as AI and predatory towing. Also, OOIDA's Truckers For Troops sends some needed supplies to benefit homeless veterans through the Veterans Community Project in St. Louis. And truckers who have long parked their rigs at home are fighting a new ban on the practice in two Florida towns. We'll talk with one of them. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – AI and predatory towing: OOIDA says remember truckers when crafting regulations 25:10 – Truckers For Troops lends a hand to homeless vets in St. Louis 40:08 – Truckers fight towns' ban on parking at home

Eric Upchurch is a special operations veteran and a highly successful multifamily real estate investor. He is a co-founder of Active Duty Passive Income, which helps educate veterans and current military on how to invest in real estate. He is also an advocate for the platinum-rated non-profit Veterans Community Project.  In the past few years, Eric and his team have raised over a half-million dollars to help end veteran homelessness. He does so by going on epic adventures. In this episode of the Ultra AF Podcast, we talk about his hike around Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail and the John Muir Trail hike he and his team start this month. You can reach out to Eric and/or give to his cause here: http://www.ericupchurch.com/giving You can follow host Brian Trippe on Instagram here: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad  

Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran, real estate investor, and co-founder of the military investing community Active Duty Passive Income.Eric wakes up every day with a single mission: to end veteran homelessness. He's also one of the best-connected people in the real estate investing world. Today he shares stories from before, during, and after his military service; delivers an eye-opening explanation of why so many veterans struggle with mental health after leaving the military; and outlines a simple, repeatable path to financial freedom – whether you're in the military or not.Eric also talks about: - Why veterans feel “chemical” withdrawal symptoms after retiring from the military- What drew him to Army Special Operations  - His most difficult moment while serving- “Live-in flipping” houses in California- Using a VA loan to buy a 4-unit apartment building- Why he dabbled in several real estate strategies before picking one- What Active Duty Passive Income offers veterans- Marriage and fatherhood- Simplifying his business and spending less time on his phoneBooks Mentioned:- One Second After by William R. Forstchen- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer- Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke- Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse- Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins- MONEY Master the Game by Tony RobbinsSupport Eric in the fight against veteran homelessness:- ericupchurch.com/givingConnect with Eric: Active Duty Passive Income: https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/Book: Military House Hacking by Markian Sich, Michael Foster, Eric Upchurch, Adam La Barr, Timothy Kelly, Mitch Durfee, Rod Khleif Website: https://www.ericupchurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realericupchurch/Connect with us!Website: https://abetterlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beardybrandonEric's charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Veterans Community Project, which builds tiny homes and provides ongoing support for men and women who took the oath for our country, regardless of discharge status or type of serviceConnect with Brandon:

Are you a member of the military or a veteran looking to buy or sell a home? REALTOR® and broker Candice Skinner shares why military members are determined to own their own homes even when they can live on base for free. Then, Executive Director of Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) Veterans Benefits Administration at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs John Bell walks us through the VA loan. Plus, REALTOR® and Navy veteran Mark Solomon shares how Veterans Community Project, the nonprofit he cofounded, helps veterans return to their communities by providing housing, benefits and more. Then, Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if outdoor electric grills are hot or not before Dustin Green from Weber shares the best techniques for grilling a tasty burger or steak. Finally, Chief Economist of NAR Lawrence Yun shares the latest update on the Existing Home Sales Report.

Our series commemorating Military Appreciation Month continues with an Army veteran/former truck driver who's getting back on his feet thanks to the Veterans Community Project. Then, from admonishments in Congress to eyebrow-raising cost analysis from a well-known trucking company and more, the aggressive push to electrify the trucking industry is getting more attention and quite a bit more pushback. And finally, an OOIDA board member explains the importance of using your voice as a truck driver. 0:00 – Newscast  10:33 – From homeless to full of hope 25:16 – Pushback on push to electrify trucking industry 40:24 – Using your voice for greater good

The Veterans Community Project is unique among similar programs. It doesn't just allow dogs into its communities – it welcomes them. Also, Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation tells us about the importance of creating a business plan and how people can avoid being part of the 50% of businesses that fail by their fifth year. And spot freight volume increased 2.6% week over week. We'll have the latest on market conditions, including the ups and downs over the past two weeks, with Brent Hutto of TruckStop. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Veterans Community Project has gone to the dogs – and it's a good thing 24:59 – The importance of creating a business plan 40:23 – Freight volume up on the spot market

For many people, investing in real estate is a means to an end. You put money into real estate to earn your way toward financial freedom. But the big benefit is to have more time to do the things that really matter to you. Many investors like to spend more time with their families, but it could be anything that you're passionate about. In this episode, you'll hear from a veteran who's passionate about helping other veterans.   Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran with a passion for educating the military community on how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. While serving our nation, he completed five combat deployments, managed a 27-man squad, and earned a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science.   Eric has also invested in thousands of multifamily, storage, mobile home park and student housing units as a General Partner over the last decade. And he currently serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and as Chair of the National Fundraising for the non-profit Veterans Community Project.   Among his other accomplishments: He's a certified High Performance Coach, co-author of the book “Military House Hacking”, and a frequent guest on real estate podcasts with more than 100 appearances since 2019. His mission is to “educate, empower and to help people grow” with a specific goal to donate $1 million annual, and to end veteran homelessness in this decade.   At RealWealth, we also educate and empower people from all walks of life on the life-changing benefits of real estate investing. You can sign up as a RealWealth member for free at realwealthshow.com where you'll find more than 500 webinars and referrals to property teams around the country who can help get you started.    Register now for our RealWealth Investor Summit on May 4th in South San Francisco. Seats are still available at discount. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast!   And thanks for listening! Kathy

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"You're not a number, you're my brother," is how Brandonn Mixon welcomed his fellow veteran into the Veterans Community Project. A mantra that encapsulates VCP's dedication to caring for their fellow soldiers. After being medically discharged from the military, co-founder of the Veteran's Community Project, Brandonn Mixon experienced homelessness and suicidal thoughts after returning home, and he made it his mission to ensure another veteran didn't experience the same isolation. Veterans Community Project provides shelter, community, and a second chance for veterans by providing them with tiny homes that have a big impact on their lives, reminding our servicemembers that they're never alone. Follow Benjamin on Twitter: @BenjaminHallFNC  

The Veterans Community Project plans to build a village of tiny homes in Milwaukee for at-risk and homeless veterans.

What are the funding problems behind the truck parking crisis? How does it affect safety? And can technology help solve the issues involved? Those questions and more were answered at a recent meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking. Also, it was another successful year for OOIDA's Truckers For Troops telethon. And groups like OOIDA are throwing up speed bumps, hoping to stall or even stop California's new emission rules for large trucks. Paul Torlina, OOIDA's advocacy counsel, joins the program to update us on how that legal battle is shaping up. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Coalition discusses barriers to fixing truck parking 24:49 – Another successful Truckers For Troops 39:14 – The legal battle over California's emission rules

The Veterans Community Project creates a safe space in St. Louis.

We're seeing positive momentum on the federal level when it comes to awareness of the truck parking problem. But what about action? We'll discuss a recent Senate subcommittee hearing, during which the parking crisis took center stage. Also, you may have heard about its headline-making tiny homes, but there's so much more going on at Veterans Community Project's campuses nationwide. We'll talk with the executive director of the Kansas City campus. And last week marked the lowest load volume for week 45 in the past seven years. We spoke with DAT Freight and Analytics to get the latest details and find out more about this dip in the market. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Parking takes center stage at Senate hearing 24:50 – A look at Veterans Community Project 39:29 – Load volume hits a low

It's Year 17 for the Truckers For Troops Telethon at OOIDA. Norita Taylor, OOIDA's director of public relations, discusses the campaign, how it got started and where the money goes. Also, a transport company recently stepped up to help deliver parts for a project to assemble a C47 at Camp Toccoa in Currahee, Ga. We'll speak with the woman who coordinated the effort. And Jami Jones, Scott Thompson, Ashley Blackford and Norita Taylor will join host Mark Reddig in Studio A to recap this week's effort. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– How Truckers For Troops got started 25:00– Restoring a piece of history 39:28 – Truckers For Troops, Day 5

There is a strong bond between those who serve in the military and those who serve our country behind the wheel of a truck. We recently spoke with two drivers who have tribute trucks to honor service members and the fallen. Also, we look at one of the Veterans Community Project's newest campuses in Longmont, Colo., with the help of Jennifer Seybold, its executive director. Then, we catch up with several OOIDA employees who have a special connection to the military. And across the country, local governments had ballot issues dealing with transportation. We have the results. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Tribute trucks pay homage to the military, veterans 25:00 – Veterans Community Project reaches out in Colorado 39:28 – Local ballot issue results

The connection between trucking and the military is not only between drivers and service members but also between drivers and the OOIDA staff who support them. We recently spoke with OOIDA employees who have been in the Army and the National Guard about their time serving and what life is like afterward. Also, one of the first Truckers for Troops care package recipients now has a son serving in the armed forces. We'll talk with Shane Zeysing about his service, the care package he received and what his son is doing in the military. And Jami Jones, Scott Thompson, Ashley Blackford and OOIDA Membership Manager Sylvia Dodson join host Mark Reddig to discuss the Truckers for Troops effort. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– Serving our country and the industry 25:00– Like father, like son 39:28 – Truckers for Troops, Day 3

Truckers for Troops started as a program to raise money to send care packages to our troops – which it still does. But as military conflicts have subsided, the project has shifted part of its focus to our veterans through the Veterans Community Project, which is making rapid progress on its expansion plans. We'll hear from the executive director of one of the new locations. Also, we're starting to see seasonal changes in the spot market with an increase in load volume. We'll get the latest details from DAT on today's Market Update. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Veterans Community Project expansion underway 39:28 – The seasonal shift in freight has begun

Today is Day 1 of the 2023 OOIDA Truckers for Troops Campaign. Many OOIDA members and staff have some connection to the military. We recently sat down with OOIDA's chief operating officer to talk about his son, who is in the Navy. And the Veterans Community Project provides housing and services to veterans in need. We recently spoke with the community engagement coordinator for VCP about how things are going, plans for the future and how it has assisted veterans in getting back on their feet. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– The parent's point of view 25:00– Veterans Community Project aids homeless vets 39:28 – Truckers for Troops, Day 1

In this episode, Jay interviews Special Operations Veteran and Co-founder/CPO of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI). We talk about how doing physical challenges improves our lives.  Eric talks about how doing hard things like half marathons and big adventures has led to his own success.  He shares his insights on building wealth through real estate and the mission of the Active Duty Passive Income Community. Eric is an Army Special Operations veteran who grew up in Central Iowa before attending college in California. While serving, Eric deployed to combat five times and completed a Masters's Degree in Aeronautical Science. He has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing, while personally investing across the country for the last seventeen years. Eric serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and the Chair of National Fundraising for non-profit, Veterans Community Project. ​Eric's Portfolio and Related Experience:Has invested as a General Partner on 4,964 doors Limited Partner experience on 4,621 doorsInvolvement in over $170M in commercial assets with experience in sourcing, due diligence, capital raise, risk capital, investor relations, asset management, and as a Guarantor/Key PrincipalCo-authored Amazon #1 bestselling book, Military House HackingAccredited InvestorCertified High-Performance CoachOther Related Experience: private lending, tax liens, self-directed IRAs, buy and hold rentals, residential construction, single-family flips, live-in flips, small multifamily properties, storage units, and multifamily development.​Eric has partnered with the Veterans Community Project to end Veteran homelessness this decade.Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of us to deal with life's struggles and challenges and ultimately improve the quality of our lives. Do Hard Things Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dohardthings

Speed limiters and broker issues are both top issues in the industry right now. And the OOIDA Board of Directors is meeting to strategize how to tackle those and more. Also, the Veterans Community Project attempts to fill a gap in care for our nation's most vulnerable veterans. And how secure is your smartphone? Not very, especially if you're doing any one of several things. 0:00 – Newscast  09:51 – Speed limiters, broker issues on the agenda at OOIDA Board meeting 24:34– Project fills a need for veterans 39:18 – Securing your smartphone

TW: Loss of life, war trauma. Guest, Eric Upchurch, is an army special operations veteran, the Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI), and a Senior Advisor with ADPI Capital. He co-authored Amazon #1 bestselling book, Military House Hacking, and this interview on Your Story Doesn't End Here is his 100th podcast interview. Listen to this episode to hear about his personal story in the army, his insight into the chemical changes that take place in the brain as a servicemember transitions from active duty to a veteran, and his philanthropy efforts to end veteran homelessness. Eric and his team have partnered with Veterans Community Project to build tiny homes for homeless veterans. The platinum-rated non-profit builds permanent structures in these communities with the aim to end veteran homelessness this decade! The ADPI team donated their first two homes to this cause in October of 2020 and has since donated several more. To support Veterans Community Project visit https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/ Contact: email: eric@activedutypassiveincome.com IG: @realericupchurch Clubhouse: @ericupchurch company FB: www.militaryrealestateinvesting.com company website: www.activedutypassiveincome.com personal website: www.ericupchurch.com Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/ ---------------- If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support Website: www.ysdeh.com Save a Life Event: www.savealifeevent.com Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support

Maria Keena goes in depth with Veterans Community Project Executive Director Rebecca Tallman and is a retired Air Force talking the Veterans Community Project which is building tiny houses for veterans.

Welcome to another episode. Today we have the privilege of sitting down with Army Special Operations veteran Eric Upchurch on an extraordinary journey from Central Iowa to real estate success. Eric has dedicated himself to educating service members on building long-term wealth through real estate investing.    In this episode, Eric talks about his accidental journey into entrepreneurship, his successful transition to multifamily investments, and the importance of collaborative partnerships for achieving success. He shares his role as Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner at Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and how he is dedicated to empowering military service members and veterans, helping them achieve financial freedom.   As the episode concludes, Eric reveals the driving forces behind his personal growth and his strong commitment to ending Veteran homelessness, including his team's initiative of donating homes to the Veterans Community Project. Join us for an engaging conversation with Eric Upchurch, where he imparts his wealth of experience and knowledge, offering a blueprint for success in real estate. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the life and vision of this exceptional Army Special Operations veteran and his relentless pursuit of growth!

Eric Upchurch is an Army veteran and real estate investor with a passion for educating the military community on creating long-term wealth through real estate. He has invested in various real estate ventures for 17 years, including mobile home parks, multifamily syndications, single-family flips, storage units, and turnkey buy-and-hold properties. Eric's purpose is to educate, empower, and help people grow, particularly active duty and veterans, in their journey towards financial freedom. He has pledged to help end Veteran homelessness this decade and his team began donating homes to Veterans Community Project in 2020. Powerful Moments From The Episode 00:00:00 - Podcast Teaser 00:00:41 - Guest Introduction 00:02:04 - Eric's Experiences in Army Special Operations 00:21:03 - Breaking Down Why Veteran Suicide is Happening 00:24:43 - Finding Passion & Purpose as a Military Veteran 00:30:41 - Hiring Military Interns Through DOD SkillBridge 00:31:54 - Eric's Passion For Ending Veteran Homelessness 00:37:38 - How “Active Duty Passive Income” (ADPI) Was Born 00:41:34 - ADPI's Business Model (Military House Hacking) 00:43:40 - The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast 00:43:52 - How Eric Got Jocko Willink On His Podcast 00:47:51 - Deals Inside The ADPI Community 00:48:40 - Diving Into ADPI's Operations 01:01:52 - Eric's Experience in the Gobundance Community 01:05:55 - Gobundance Card Game Question 01:07:42 - How To Connect with Eric Upchurch Connect with Eric Upchurch Email eric@activedutypassiveincome.com Website https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/  Personal Website https://www.ericupchurch.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realericupchurch/ Learn More About Our Tribe! https://www.gobundance.com Want to watch the Tribe of Millionaires? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbczkBHANH9ULLQiSt56bQA/  Watch How To Profit From Your Personal Brand | Mark Lack Ep 241 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLYFjltV69s  Want to connect with our community? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoBundance Tribe of Millionaires Podcast by GoBundance is the podcast for healthy wealthy generous people who choose to live epic lives. Each week we connect with featured guests and GoBundance members to bring you the best in our community.

Eric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long term wealth through real estate investing. He has invested in thousands of multifamily, storage, mobile home park and student housing units as a General Partner over the last decade with involvement in sourcing, capital raise, risk capital, asset management, investor relations and as Key Principal. While serving our nation, Eric completed 5 combat deployments, and earned a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science while managing a 27-man squad, deployed around the globe. Eric now serves as Co-Founder of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) and is a Senior Advisor with ADPI Capital. Eric resides in California with his wife of 18 years and two boys.  Eric and his team have partnered with Veterans Community Project to build tiny homes for homeless veterans. The platinum-rated non-profit builds permanent structures in these communities with the aim to end veteran homelessness this decade! The ADPI team donated their first two homes to this cause in October of 2020 and has since donated several more. Get in touch with Eric: email: eric@activedutypassiveincome.com IG: @realericupchurch  Clubhouse: @ericupchurch company FB: www.militaryrealestateinvesting.com company website: www.activedutypassiveincome.com personal website: www.ericupchurch.com Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/

After enduring 49 years of medical childhood trauma at the hands of a nurse, determined LaQuita Parks takes her story from a thought to a realization by creating 'Pay Per V' Publishing, in a courageous battle to overcome pain and progress towards victory.In this episode, you will be able to:1. Embrace hardships to fuel Pay Per V Publishing's powerful mission.2. Craft a compelling personal narrative to bolster your business brand.3. Give voice to military veterans by narrating their life-changing experiences.4. Unleash your author potential with a step-by-step 60-day challenge program.5. Fortify community bonds by weaving stories and forming partnerships.My special guest is LaQuita ParksLaQuita Parks, a resilient entrepreneur and founder of Pay Pro V Publishing, has dedicated her life to helping others bring their stories to fruition. Despite dealing with medical trauma since childhood, LaQuita has turned her pain into progress and victory, which has inspired the core values of her business. With an impressive track record of working with over 100 authors, she has the experience and passion to help entrepreneurs harness their personal stories for powerful brand connections. LaQuita's empathetic approach and belief in the power of shared stories make her an exceptional guest for LaQuita's Toolbox.Other episodes you'll enjoy:Unlocking Certification Secrets with Tawanna Heyward-Bey: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ec794a24-d752-4eba-84d1-f8cc6686c59aGrowing Your Business With Faith: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3deab27a-dc9e-48ce-abd2-7a4cedb96b61You Have To Shift Your Mind Towards Success : https://player.captivate.fm/episode/00f92a0d-ad5c-4ebd-b741-700dc4eaa627The resources mentioned in this episode are:Website: https://paprovipublishing.com/Email: laquita@afailure2communicate.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquita-parks-a03647a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laquita.parks.3Connect with me here:https://www.linkedin.com/company/laquita-s-toolbox/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1559496044240163https://www.youtube.com/LMonleyToolboxhttps://www.youtube.com/LMonleyToolboxhttps://www.laquitamonley.com/laquitastoolboxhttps:www.twitter.com/laquitamonley1Loved this episode?Leave us a review and rating here:Apple Podcast: LaQuita's Toolbox on Apple PodcastsPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/laquitas-toolbox-1727407Support the show:For the cost of a cup of coffee by clicking the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/laquitastoolboxThe key moments in this episode are:00:00:05 - Introduction,00:01:33 - Importance of Networking and Collaboration,00:05:07 - Pay Per V Publishing,00:06:45 - Medical Childhood Trauma,00:09:11 - Pay Per V Publishing Name,00:14:49 - Overcoming Blahness,00:19:08 - The Hush,00:21:51 - Keep Dancing,00:23:24 - Pain Progress Victory,00:25:59 - Hidden Pain,00:30:06 - Relationship with Father,00:30:38 - Passion for Publishing,00:35:30 - Veterans Community Project,00:38:23 - Unknown Battlefields Book,00:32:28 - Relationship with Military,00:45:38 - Introduction to Pay Per View Publishing,00:47:33 - The Power of Telling Your Story,00:48:27 - Share Your Story for Personal and Business Growth,00:49:12 - Conclusion and Call to Action

When John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression in mid-February, he was praised by both parties and public health officials for his bravery. But not long ago, being diagnosed with depression or taking time for your mental health were seen as disqualifying for those seeking public office.  Guest: Jason Kander, President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, author of Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD, and co-host of Crooked Media's podcast Majority 54. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression in mid-February, he was praised by both parties and public health officials for his bravery. But not long ago, being diagnosed with depression or taking time for your mental health were seen as disqualifying for those seeking public office.  Guest: Jason Kander, President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, author of Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD, and co-host of Crooked Media's podcast Majority 54. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression in mid-February, he was praised by both parties and public health officials for his bravery. But not long ago, being diagnosed with depression or taking time for your mental health were seen as disqualifying for those seeking public office.  Guest: Jason Kander, President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, author of Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD, and co-host of Crooked Media's podcast Majority 54. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression in mid-February, he was praised by both parties and public health officials for his bravery. But not long ago, being diagnosed with depression or taking time for your mental health were seen as disqualifying for those seeking public office.  Guest: Jason Kander, President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, author of Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD, and co-host of Crooked Media's podcast Majority 54. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over, around, or through the obstacle is the way according to our guest today, Eric Upchurch. In this episode, Eric discusses his journey from being a military member to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate sector. He explains how he got interested in real estate investing, how he connected with Markian Sitch, the founder and CEO of ADPI (Active Duty Passive Income), and how they created the Military Real Estate Investing Academy, which is now one of ADPI's flagship products.He also talks about the current opportunities in real estate investing and how military members can take advantage of them. He discusses the various services that his company provides for military members and how it is dedicated to breaking down barriers for military members and providing them with the opportunity to invest in real estate and other ventures. Tune in now and find out more!Key Points from This Episode:How does real estate investing give military members a new sense of purpose?Eric's acronym: OATES (Over, Around, or Through the Obstacle is the Way) emphasizes the qualities he learned and honed in the military.The beginnings of  Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI).The challenges faced by military members and how they can use real estate investing to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.How the ADPI structure works.How to transition from being a military member to a real estate entrepreneur.The mission and services offered by Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI).How military members can learn about investing in real estate through ADPI.Tweetables:“People are built for growth, and it's when you start getting sedentary and lazy and don't have passion, purpose, and motivation that you start to die.” – Eric Upchurch“So now, we've spent over a year and six figures of our own money to create a fund that will allow military members to invest as little as $500 with a great return and they do not have to be accredited, and we can advertise as widely as we want.” – Eric UpchurchLinks MentionedEric Upchurch's WebsiteActive Duty Passive Income WebsiteAbout Eric UpchurchEric Upchurch is an Army Special Operations veteran who grew up in Central Iowa, where he learned at an early age that if you want something, you need to work for it. Following an opportunity, he relocated to California with a friend immediately after high school, attended culinary school, junior college and ultimately transferred to UC Santa Barbara where he met his wife. After graduating, Eric joined the Army where he served for six years in Savannah, GA. While managing a squad of 27 Soldiers, Eric completed a Masters degree in Aeronautical Science in 2010.As part of the Active Duty Passive Income team, Eric has a passion for educating the military community on how to create long term wealth through real estate investing, while personally investing across the country for the last seventeen years.Eric has been involved in Self-Directed IRA investing, private lending, first trust deeds, tax liens, mobile home parks, multifamily syndications, live-in flips, single family flips, storage units, turnkey buy-and-hold properties and has invested in over 2,500 apartment and storage units as both a General and Limited Partner.Eric's life purpose is to educate, empower and to help people grow. He is excited at each opportunity to help both active duty and veterans learn how to start investing in real estate and starting the journey towards financial freedom, and has pledged to help end Veteran homelessness this decade. In 2020, his team began donating homes to Veterans Community Project.

On the outside, veteran Jason Kander had everything going for him: successful political career, lovely family, the respect of his peers. But on the inside, he was struggling: nightmares, depression and suicidal thoughts were constant companions. Jason joins us to talk about his new book, Invisible Storm, and what it really takes to go from post traumatic stress to post traumatic growth. (don't let that “post traumatic growth” turn you away from this episode! There are no shortcuts to happiness here.)    In this episode we cover:    Why most returning vets believe that getting help is great - for other people.  The concept of “stolen valor” and how it relates to treatment options for PTSD How Jason used shame as a way to give himself the illusion of control  A really helpful golf club analogy to describe the difference between deployment and civilian life What “redemptive heroism” is, and why there's a much better way to manage PTSD Every trauma is valid trauma: avoiding the temptation of comparing emotional injury How saying “wow that was really f*cked up” makes things better - for everyone Announcement: want to become a grief-informed therapist? Registration is open now for Megan Devine's 6 month grief care professional program. Details at this link.    Notable quotes:  “Therapy for me was a lot like going to graduate school, but it was just a graduate program in my brain.” - Jason Kander   About our guest: Jason Kander joined the Army National Guard in 2005 after getting a law degree at Georgetown University. He deployed in 2006 to Afghanistan, where his mission was to assess the corruption levels of former Afghan warlords and government leaders.   Ten years after serving in Afghanistan, Jason Kander was a rising star in the Democratic Party, exploring a presidential run. But outside of the political spotlight, he was racked by nightmares, depression and suicidal thoughts. His new book, Invisible Storm, shares the story of his experience with PTSD, and his hopes for anyone who's survived trauma.  Jason is the president of the Veterans Community Project, a national nonprofit organization, and the host of Majority 54, one of the nation's most popular political podcasts.  Additional resources   Learn about the Veterans Community Project   Follow Jason Kander on social media @jasonkander The book Jason mentioned is Tribe by Sebastian Junger Get in touch:   Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Here After with Megan Devine. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, send in your questions, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can't be made right.    Have a question, comment, or a topic you'd like us to cover? call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co   For more information, including clinical training and consulting, visit us at www.Megandevine.co   For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on IG, FB, TW, and @hereafterpod on TT   Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's Okay That You're Not Okay and How to Carry What Can't Be FixedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2016 Jason Kander was a rising star in the Democratic Party. After narrowly losing the race to become one of Missouri's Senators, he began laying the groundwork for a Presidential run. Jason unexpectedly pivoted to declaring his candidacy for the 2019 Kansas City mayoral election, and quickly became the clear favorite. Three months into that campaign he ended his candidacy and stepped back from public life after revealing that he had suffered from PTSD and depression after serving as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan in 2006 and 2007On today's episode of Being Well, Jason joins Forrest to talk about his personal journey recovering from PTSD, the impact of his time serving in Afghanistan, imposter syndrome and shame, having a mental health challenge in public, and what we can do to better support veterans. About our Guest: Jason is a former Missouri Secretary of State and member of the Missouri state legislature. He's current the President of National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting veteran suicide and homelessness. He's also the host of Majority 54, a popular political podcast, and the author of Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD. If you're in crisis, are thinking about suicide, or are concerned about a loved one, please call 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction1:45: Jason's experience coming to accept having PTSD3:45: Symptoms5:50: How the military (mostly doesn't) address PTSD8:00: Chronic stress, public perception, feelings of failure, and uncertainty of recovery13:40: Jason's Veterans Affairs (VA) experience15:40: Veteran's Community Project and other resources for veterans20:00: Therapeutic practices Jason did27:50: Physical sensations associated with PTSD31:40: Imposter syndrome related to being a combat veteran33:05: Working through shame and comparison36:15: How Jason's view of therapy progressed through the process42:30: What Jason would do differently for his mental health if he ran for office again47:05: More on Veterans Community Project and their tiny house program51:50: Recap Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Access over 30 at-home lab tests from Everlywell, and head to everlywell.com/beingwell for twenty percent off your next test.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.MDbio is a plant-based medicine company with natural products that address sleep, anxiety, pain, and immunity. Get your FREE 10-count sample pack by going to mdbiowellness.com and entering the promo code BEINGWELL at checkout!Connect with the show:Subscribe on iTunesFollow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Forrest on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookVisit Forrest's website

Jason Kander discusses his new Memoir, Invisible Storm – Jason Kander served as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan, and as Secretary of State for Missouri, before his Senate campaign in 2016 catapulted him onto the national stage. In his new memoir, Invisible Storm, Jason talks about how he decided to step away from an extremely promising political career to focus on his mental health.  Jason is now the President of National Expansion at the Veterans Community Project, an organization that provides housing and mental health resources to vets that need it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CPT Jason Kander served as an Army Intelligence Officer in Afghanistan where he conducted extremely dangerous meetings with traffickers, informants, and local officials. As a result of his deployment, Kander developed PTSD that severely affected his work and personal life. He decided to leave his very promising political career in order to receive treatment via the Veterans Community Project, where he is now the President of National Expansion. To learn more about Kander, check out his memoir, Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD. All of Jason's royalties from the book go to supporting the Veterans Community Project, which you can learn more about here.  To hear more from Kander, check out his interview on our other podcast Burn the Boats when it releases on September 7th.  You can find Kander on Instagram and Twitter at @JasonKander.

Missouri has long been the bellwether of American politics, predicting presidents and anticipating trends – and lately, it's been the bellwether of American decline. This week Gaslit Nation welcomes Jason Kander, a former Missouri Secretary of State,  Missouri Democratic Senate candidate, voting and veterans' rights advocate, and bestselling author. Kander's new book, Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and Ptsd, is a raw and moving account of his battle with PTSD as well as a thoughtful overview of US politics and media. This is an unusual book for a politician to write, but Kander is not your average politician, which is one reason we were excited to welcome him to the show. (Also you should buy his book, all royalties go to the Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit organization serving homeless and at-risk veterans.)

By 2018, Jason Kander had already served in Afghanistan, been elected to the Missouri State Legislature, and become Missouri Secretary of State. The logical next step: a 2020 presidential campaign.  Instead, Jason took the political world by surprise and chose to run for mayor of Kansas City, near his hometown of Shawnee, Kansas.  Despite a successful early campaign, Jason made another shocking decision: to end his candidacy, take a break from the public eye, and spend eight months receiving treatment for the PTSD he brought back from Afghanistan.  Today, he joins me to talk about how therapy helped him deal with the trauma he endured during his service, how the U.S. must change the way it takes care of its veterans, and more.   “One of the big things that I worked through in therapy was … this sense that I hadn't done enough. I mean, it was just this constant refrain because I had friends who had been hurt physically. I had plenty of friends who had been overseas longer than me. So I had this real sense that I had not done enough and it drove me for a very long time. And what I realize now is that I actually have done quite a lot and I have done enough. Doesn't mean I'm not gonna do more for my country, but it won't be because I feel I have to, or I owe it. It'll be because that's what I want to do.” – Jason (07:34)   Jason discussed coming to terms with his PTSD diagnosis after more than a decade, and how his diagnosis provided not only validation, but a way forward.    “When I was diagnosed with PTSD, it happened after me really coming to terms with the idea that I had PTSD. So when I was finally diagnosed, you know, I had spent almost 11 years being like, that's not what this is. And then that became like, it's not what this is. I didn't earn that. So that's just something wrong with me. I'm just this way. And then it was very hard and very difficult for me to accept the idea that this was PTSD. So then after I'd gone through that, then to be diagnosed was validating for me. … but I think even more than the validation that it provided to me was the clarity, you know, the idea of like, because once you say like, okay, for sure that's what this is, then it does feel a little like, okay, so now I know what to do.” – Jason (09:08)   In This Episode (01:13) Jason's path to joining the military  (02:49) Learning to help others by example (04:30) Choosing the Army (07:34) Trauma, therapy, and survivor's guilt (09:08) Coming to terms with PTSD (12:40) Recovery in the public eye (19:48) Will the U.S. change the way it takes care of our veterans?  (32:34) The case for foreign aid  (47:15) Writing Invisible Storm   Our Guest Jason Kander served in Afghanistan as an Army Captain before being elected to the Missouri State Legislature in 2008 and becoming Missouri Secretary of State in 2012.  Currently, Jason is the President of the National Expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit dedicated to preventing suicide and homelessness among veterans.  He is the author of two books, Outside the Wire: Ten Lessons I've Learned in Everyday Courage, and Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD.   Resources & Links Off The Cuff https://www.offthecuff.fm/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/ https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/ Jason Kander https://www.jasonkander.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonkander https://twitter.com/JasonKander https://www.wondermedianetwork.com/originals/majority-54

A lot of misunderstanding surrounds Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and yet it's one of most impactful injuries that can happen to a person. So when I heard of Jason Kander, a former Army Captain and political leader who's been decisively honest with his experience, I immediately wanted him on the show to shed some light. It was an honor. Jason provides a more nuanced and experienced definition of what PTSD is and what it feels like, and we cover how PTSD affected Jason's mindset, career, wife, and family. If you're a veteran (or know one) and this show resonates, don't hesitate to call the Veterans Crisis Line; call 988 and then hit 1 to speak with someone (or text 838255). In Canada, call 1-800-268-7708, and in Australia, 1800 011 046. Jason Kander is a former Army Captain and intelligence officer who served in Afghanistan, and was the first millennial ever elected to a statewide office. He is the current president of national expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit providing housing and walk-in services to American veterans, and co-founder of the Afghan Rescue project, a non-profit that has safely gotten over 1700 men, women, and children out of Afghanistan. Kander is also the host of Majority 54, a popular political podcast. Jason's first book, Outside the Wire was a New York Times bestseller, as is his second book Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD, a brutally honest memoir of his struggle (and healing) with PTSD. He lives in Kansas City with his family. Connect with Jason -Website: https://www.jasonkander.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander -NEW book, Invisible Storm: https://bit.ly/3BuRBOC -the Veteran's Community Project: https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/ -the Afghan Rescue Project: https://www.afghanrescueproject.org/ Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they're looking for. Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afghan war veteran Jason Kander was once a rising star in the Democratic Party until post-traumatic stress changed the direction of his life, which he explores in his new memoir, "Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD." Kander, who is now president of national expansion with the Veterans Community Project, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Democratic up-and-comer Jason Kander was about to announce his presidential campaign when, in 2018, he revealed that he suffered from PTSD and depression and walked away from politics. Though he felt his career and ambitions were over, he gained the opportunity to heal from trauma he experienced during his time serving in the Afghanistan War. In a sensitive and honest interview, Kander opens up about the traumas he and all of us face in different ways, and how to grow past them. Content warning: this episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Jason Kander on Twitter @JasonKander. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/ Check out these resources from today's episode:  Order Jason's book, “Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD”: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/invisible-storm-jason-kander?variant=39935556911138 Learn more about the Veterans Community Project: https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/ Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165 Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen talks to Jason Kander, President of the National Expansion at Veterans Community Project. Jason's new memoir is out now, "Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD." 100% of Jason's royalties from the book goes to fighten vetern suicide and homelessness through the Veterans Community Project. Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/books/invisible-storm-a-soldier-s-memoir-of-politics-and-ptsd-9780358674313/9780358658962 Jen and Jason talk about the symptoms of PTSD that may not seem obvious or typical, how untreated PTSD can lead to suicidal thoughts, depression, and a disruption in work and family life, and how he has found peace with the notion that we can't control 97% of life. To check out Jason's podcast "Majority 54" go here: https://www.wondermedianetwork.com/originals/majority-54 and for more information on Jason go here: https://www.jasonkander.com/#page-0 For more information on Jen Kirkman, the host of Anxiety Bites, please go here: https://jenkirkman.bio.link and to get the takeaways for this episode please visit: http://www.jenkirkman.com/anxietybitespodcast To send an email to the show write to anxietybitesweekly at gmail dot com. Follow Jen on Twitter @jenkirkman or Instagram @jenkirkman  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.