Stay ConnectedThe After Action Review (AAR) is all about Veteran entrepreneurs!
These Veterans are making their mark on the world by taking a chance at owning their own business or running a non-profit for some terrific causes. They share their experiences and lessons learned from the military and how they’re bringing all of that to their entrepreneurial endeavors. These are their stories, from military service to entrepreneurship.
Email me at rodrodriguez@theaarpodcast.com
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Rachel served in the US Navy as a Healthcare Administrator from 2012-2017.She is the founder of the Empowered Women Brunch group in Washington D.C., which connects and inspires future female entrepreneurs. Additionally Rachel volunteers with Veterati and ACP to provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to military members who are either transitioning or struggling to find meaningful work. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Rescue, a 501(c)(3) working to connect veterans with social services. Rachel is an advocate for the 1.5M unemployed and underemployed veterans and she is actively developing innovative solutions to address this issue.
She is currently a senior consultant for Deloitte where she utilizes her military medical experience to leverage resources and reduce medical spending under the Presidential Category Management Initiative for Health Affairs and for the Government of Puerto Rico.
Get LinkedIn with Rachel at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kozy/
Combat veteran founded and operated, Semper K9’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for wounded, critically ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families by providing them assistance dogs. Using rescued and donated dogs they provide service dogs for psychiatric alert and mobility challenges free of charge to wounded service members.
To learn more about Semper K9 go to: http://www.semperk9.org
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In this episode I visit Assault Forward at their Veterans in Residence office in Washington D.C. to find out how they plan to impact a crowded Veteran apparel market. We also talk about the challenges of having three co-founders and share stories about our holiday meals overseas. All that and more on this episode of The After Action Review!
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Warfighter Hemp is comprised of veterans and non-veterans who believe in providing an alternative to the reality that many veterans are faced with – a cocktail of prescription painkillers and zombie dope. Their mission is to provide veterans and non-veterans with a holistic and natural alternative to those “drugs.” Steve Danyluk is a retired Marine and founder of Warfighter Hemp.
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Thanks to the popularity of the UFC, BJJ is one of Americas fastest growing sports which means there are opportunities for entrepreneurs who are brave enough to jump into the not so proverbial ring.
My guest is a former Army Ranger and Special Forces Officer who shot in on the BJJ market. His school, United Martial Arts Academy in Fort Washington Maryland is carving out its own niche in the world of BJJ. Ladies and Gent, Steve Hopkins.
Website: https://www.unitedmartialartsmd.com Facebook: @UnitedMAAcademy Email: umaafortwashington@gmail.com
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RWB's Executive Director JJ Pinter is no stranger to the world of non-profits. In this episode we get into some of the nitty gritty that comes with starting a non-prof and it gets into some real talk folks. We also talk about the importance of community when it comes to fitness.
To learn more about RWB go: www.teamrwb.org
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Matt Sapaula is the Money Smart Guy! He's a former Marine turned insurance agent for PHP Agency. He's all over social media promoting his brand of entrepreneurship, inspiring others to take charge of their success. We sat down to talk at one of the newest PHP offices in Virginia. Also CONGRATS to Matt and his wife who recently announced, they're having a baby!
LINKS
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MoneySmartGuyMattSapaula
Instagram - @moneysmartguy
Website - www.phpagency.com
Katelyn Miller is making waves in the world of fitness through her social media platforms and encouraging women to take charge of their lives after sexual assault. This Navy Veteran and I talked about her own experience being the victim of sexual assault and how she's used fitness to put her life back together.
To learn more about Katelyn Miller check her out on Instagram and Twitter @bodybykatelyn
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Few athletes have been able to do what Colton Smith has done. Balance a professional athletic career, a full time military career, business ownership, and family. I had a chance to talk with this remarkable Soldier Athlete about his business Enlisted Nine Fight Co, his career off and on the mat, and how he does it all.
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My guest today is Bennet Tanton. He’s a former recon Marine and Army Infantryman. He's the host of the Change your POV podcast and Monday Motivation. He’s also Vice President of Battlesite Technologies and chief editor at the Change your POV Network! His new book Motivation Monday Volume 1 is now available from Amazon, the link is below!
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