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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I sat down with Veterans Michael Harris and Kevin McNease, moderators for the Facebook group Drinkin Bros Austin to talk about military humor, the VFW, and how a Facebook Group is bringing Veterans together.
This is definitely NSFW folks, you've been warned!
Click here to find out more about Drinkin Bros Austin
Antonio Ruiz and Stephanie Solton are the founders of the Regroup Foundation which is dedicated to creating self-sustaining ranches where Military Service Members/Veterans can live while they “ReGroup” to successfully reintegrate into civilian life. We talk about the challenges faced by Veterans during their transition period from the military, their organizations efforts to make their vision a reality, and how to come back from life's toughest challenges.
Learn more about the Regroup Foundation at www.regroup4vets.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ReGroupFoundation
Jamey Gadoury is a full time graduate level Christian Counseling Student and consultant in both the public and private sectors. He particularly enjoys working with organizations to problem-solve, build healthy teams, and develop leaders.
Jamey’s first career was as an Army infantry officer, where he experienced the challenges of crisis management and operating with ad hoc teams in Iraq and Aghanistan. After leaving the Army Jamey spent six years in the human capital development / talent management industry. He’s worked program management, curriculum development, creation of multi-media case studies, executive coaching, hiring panel consultation, developmental workshops, and longitudinal organizational interventions.
Anna Baker is a Texas native and former US Air Force cryptologist. In 1997, she got her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Schreiner University and in 2012 received her MBA from Baylor. After 17 years in the corporate world, she co-founded Your Smart Closet with Casilda. Anna is also the Manager of the Women Veterans Program at the Texas Veterans Commission.
Casilda (Casi) Clarich is a Texas native and a University of Texas alum. She received her MBA from Baylor in 2012. With her extensive background in marketing and her life-long entrepreneurial spirit, Casi is the founder and CEO of Your Smart Closet. She also serves as Director of Marketing and Membership for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Visit: www.yoursmartcloset.com
Coming off of National Guard Annual Training, didn't have a guest this week. So its just me for this one talking about my journey so far in business, podcasting, some upcoming projects. Its short...
Steven is a 13 year US Army Infantryman disabled Veteran who’s served as a Jump Master, Long Range Surveillance Team Leader, and Sniper Team Leader. He is the founder of Rescues 4 Warriors, a non-profit organizationthat funds adoption and training of shelter dogs for Veterans as companions and as service dogs. His story of finding his dog Django and their journey through healing is a true inspiriation.
I sat down with Luvina Sabree, US Army Veteran and owner of So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market. Great conversation about growing up in Chicago, the challenges of being a Muslim business owner on top of being a Veteran, and her recent television debut on Kitchen Impossible! It was a great talk despite the audio issues.
Visit: http://www.sonaturalmarket.com
My guest is the founder of Veterans Jiu Jitsu and a Marine Corps Veteran, Joey Zente. For many Veterans trying to find a new purpose is hard enough without the added stress of trying to integrate into civilian life. Joey uses Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to help Veterans find a reason for fitness as well as creating an environment where any Veteran can feel at home. Always FREE and it's come as you are.
I sat down with Mike Allred, owner and head coach at SICFIT Round Rock in Round Rock TX. Mike has been a close friend since we first started working together as contractor for the same company and I've had the privilege of watching this gym grow from an idea to its grand opening. We got to talking about the fitness industry, some of the ways this gym came together and some of the challenges involved with having land lords. Mike is a 10 year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and his made his passion for fitness into his business.
NOT AN INTERVIEW BUT AN INTRODUCTION TO WHAT THIS PODCAST IS AND WHERE IT'S HOPEFULLY GOING. IT'S NOT A "MUST LISTEN" TO EPISODE SO IF YOU WANT TO SKIP IT YOU CAN...BUT DON'T. MADE RIGHT IN MY KITCHEN JUST FOR YOU, THAT'S WHY YOU HEAR A LITTLE ECHO, SORRY ABOUT THAT. ENJOY!
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