The Veterans Nation

"Caring leads to daring" says Alden Mills.  Author, entrepreneur & warrior Alden Mills shares his journey from a sickly kid to a Navy SEAL & eventually the inventor of the Perfect Pushup. At the end of the day, we all must decide if we are willing to accept fate or not. Faced with adversity, Alden chose to Be Unstoppable (the title of his first book!).  Check out this great conversation with Matt and Tori. www.alden-mills.com

Meet Gina Harrow, the Executive Director of the Yellow Ribbon Fund (www.yellowribbonfund.org). Join us as she shares her story as caregiver to her husband CPT Ben Harrow.  Ben is a Green Beret who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan.  Gina's desire to support the families who are forced to become caregivers led her on an incredible journey to the YRF.  Thousands of families are in a better place because of Gina and the Yellow Ribbon Fund.  Welcome to the Veterans Nation

Tori and Matt are back with an exciting new season of The Veterans Nation.  Last seasons disruptors focused on the idea of being a disruptor during transition.  This season is like last season except on steroids! Join them as they talk with dynamic disruptors about self development and making our lives the best they can possibly be. www.eversmannadvisory.com

Tori and Matt welcome SFC Mike Schlitz, USA retired, too TVN.  Mike tells his inspirational and motivational story from a near fatal IED blast in Iraq to his job with The Gary Sinise Foundation  Mike knows a thing or two about bad days but as you will hear, his infectious positive attitude and his desire to focus on others propels him to give back ten times more than he received.  We discuss new identities and safety with our tribes, moving on from adversity and how to turn an off day into a win.  

Tori and Matt kick off season 2 with inspirational USMC veteran Mike Ergo.  Hear him recount his journey from the Marine Corps band to an infantryman in Fallujah. In the aftermath of a tough deployment, Mike hit the bottom.  In his words, he went from using booze and drugs and a gun in his mouth to cope with PTSD and moral injury and found peace in endurance sports.  Check him out at www.transitionsfromwar.com  You will be motivated and inspired to take control of whatever demons you face

Tori and Matt welcome Stephanie Lincoln back to The Veterans Nation to finish their discussion about health, fitness and nutrition.  Stephanie breaks down the essentials for good health and specifically weight management.  There is something in this podcast for everyone who struggles with their weight and fitness strategy.  Bottom line up front, whatever you do, start now!  

Tori and Matt welcome Fire Team Whiskey CEO Stephanie Lincoln to TVN.  An Army veteran, Stephanie has made it her mission to beat obesity in the ranks.  Hear her thoughts not only about health and wellness but leadership and the need for more strong women in the force.  Stephanie breaks it all down to the lowest common denominator. Part 1 of 2 Use codeword VETERANSNATION to receive a 50% discount on her website

Dan Swift, CEO and founder of Empire Selling joins Matt and Tori on TVN.  Dan is a sales expert recognized around the world for his social selling methodology.  Dan shares some fantastic life lessons that must be mastered well before a sale begins.  Veteran or not, is you are looking to crush it in sales, listen to Dan and let him help you get started.  His thoughts on being a disruptor are awesome.

In a year with so much turmoil and anger, Tori and Matt share their thoughts about gratitude and thanks.  Please take some time this Thanksgiving to consider all your blessings and think about all you have accomplished this year and where you will head in 2019!

Tori and Matt review some of the lessons learned at Eversmann Advisory from 2018.  Veterans Day, unemployment rates, military relations programs, veteran hiring initiatives and French roast coffee are all fair game today.  They are the bridge between great talent and great employers; listen to their thoughts about how to cross that rubicon all the while having an attitude of gratitude.

Tori and Matt welcome Army ranger Tim Abell to the Veterans Nation.  He is a professional in everything he does from acting to hosting The Grateful Nation series.  Tim talks about the constant frustrations of rejection in the industry and how it fuels his desire to be the best.  A journeyman actor who has carved his niche in Hollywood, Tim Abell personifies everything a disruptor should be; he shows up and delivers, above the standard.  As you will hear, like the Eversmann's, Tim loves dogs!!

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Battle of the Black Sea.  Black Hawk Down author Mark Bowden joins Tori and Matt for a fascinating look back at how the story of 3 October 1993 would come to life.  His book may be one of the most important books on US military history ever written. From New Jersey to Ft. Benning to Mogadishu, follow Mark's improbable journey from reporter to New York Times best selling author.

Tori and Matt bring their lessons learned from the first year at the helm of Eversmann Advisory.  Listen to them share the good, bad, and the awesome of how to successfully transition and how to find incredible opportunity in the commercial sector.  Their discoveries cover a wide swath, from franchise ownership to cyber-security to manufacturing, there are rewarding careers for the great veteran talent with heart, grit, drive and moxie.  

Tori and Matt welcome their good friend Mike Mooney, author of Reputation Shift - 5 High Performance Truths for success, and celebrated consultant to the Veterans Nation.  25 years in NASCAR and marketing in the corporate world gave Mike a front row seat in the world of reputation and brand management.  Spoiler alert, most people are doing it wrong!  At the end of the day, the only thing each of us can call our own is our brand and reputation.  Whats it worth to you to manage yours?  

Matt and Tori welcome former USAF SSGT Lyndsey Antanitis to The Veterans Nation.  Lyndsey made three OCONUS deployments her 5 year enlistment as a member of a Critical Care Air Transport Team.  She has a passion for helping others which flourishes today at the Rodale Institute where she heads the Veteran Farmer Program Her challenging transition experience is a testament to her character and grit as she found her new chapter in the world of organic farming.  Its an awesome program