For The Nation Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Zack Tully of Augusta Golf Collective. Zack has seen his brand and following grow exponentially throughout the last couple years as he has built a new community around an old sport. Augusta Golf Collective is a brand with a fresh look meant to draw a younger demographic the the game of golf. Zack has done an awesome job bringing new people to t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Patrick Cullinan, a 29 year law enforcement vet with a heart for helping his brothers and sisters behind the badge. Patrick is on staff with the Southern States Police Benevolence Assoc. and is on the board of a new Nonprofit coming to Augusta, Ga called Valor Station.  Patrick's story is a testament to those who work as first responders a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Authors and Founders of The Submarine Way, John Gregory Vincent and Deborah Cake Fortin. They are a husband and wife duo with a really unique perspective on workforce development. So unique that the process they use is  actually patented. They assert that diversity and inclusion are massively important when it comes to cultivating a corporate c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Registered Dietician and Small Business Owner Mary-Catherine LaBossiere. Throughout the years, Mary-Catherine has developed a deep passion for helping people conquer some of their most challenging battles; their relationship with food. While at surface level we may not see it, food and nutrition have a much larger role on our mental health than...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Augusta's favorite dough-boy, Chef Jeremy Miller. Chef Jeremy is the founder and Head Chef of Haute Doughnuts. Haute Doughnuts is a vegan doughnut bakery with what Mike call's "the best doughnuts he's ever had". The creativity Chef Jeremy and his Wife (Cara, who he admits is the creative one) display is an accomplishmen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with podcaster and entrepreneur Michael Boly. Michael's main mission is helping  young adults make better decisions. Helping the younger generations shift their mindsets into perspectives that allow them to become more clear and productive. This podcast is all about getting to know Michael's philosophies and his "why" behind star...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to GIVE GREATLY. A ForTheNation Podcast series about giving. Not just any kind of giving, no. This is the type of giving that creates change; real change. The type of giving that inspires from deep within. The type of giving that comes with profound impact. In this episode, Mike sits down with Veteran K9 Solutions founder, Jerry Lyda. Jerry is a Vietnam Era Navy Veteran Pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike breaks bread with local Augusta food influencer Scott Russell. Scott & Mike talk about the power of food, supporting small business & Scott's experience living in Hawaii with a former Pro Wrestler ( the WWE kind). About 1/3 of the way through the show, Scott & Mike embark in a 6 Bites In style food review of local dig, Jackie M's and Son...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the official launch of the GIVE GREATLY series. A ForTheNation Podcast series about giving. Not just any kind of giving, no. This is the type of giving that creates change; real change. The type of giving that inspires from deep within. The type of giving that comes with profound impact. In this episode, Mike sits down with FTN podcast Alumni Jennifer Byrne, and two of...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that some students spend over $10,000 on just applying to Med School? In this episode of FTN, Mike sits down with an old friend from high school, Dr. Nathan Gartland. Dr. Gartland is a brilliant Pharmacist whose true passion was uncovered to be patient care. After a long, rigorous and expensive application process, Dr. Gartland has began his journey to move from Pharm...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for ALL you Craft BEER lovers out there. And yes, I am even talking to you Craft Beer haters! Taylor Reynolds and Ann Wohlstadter are two amazing women that are passionate about their place in the Craft Beer Industry. Both Taylor and Ann work at Savannah River Brewing Company (SRBC) which is one of Augusta's major breweries. Taylor, who works the front of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, Mike sits down with Joshua Cline, a young and exciting Real Estate professional passionate about helping people find homes. We really get to sit down and discuss what brought Josh into the Real Estate game and how it has changed his life. Moreover, we discuss what the future might look like regarding the market. There is definitely a lot of debate around th...

Send us Fan Mail What is GIVE GREATLY? ForTheNation is looking to inspire the millennial & younger generations to become cheerful givers. To become generations that are appreciative and understand the value of selfless giving. This series is meant to highlight the good that people and organizations are doing and how people dedicate their lives to great causes. This series is meant to raise awa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, Mike sits down with Dr. Chris Walker of Walker Chiropractic to discuss the career field of crackin' joints (we learn theres more to it then that). Dr. Walker gives listeners a sneak peak into the backstage of Chiropractic care. Dr. Walker's website: https://augustachiro.com/ Are you loving ForTheNation Podcast? We LOVE what we are doing and plan t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, Mike sits down with a vibrant young leader in the community, Mike Thomas. Mike is an accomplished CEO who always has an eye for opportunities and hidden talent. Mike and all the Southies (what you're called if you work for Alison South) have put some incredible work together throughout the past decade. Their work is seen all throughout the CSRA and inc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with two of the most amazing people who are after REAL CHANGE! Steve Nisbet & Jennifer Byrne are both Veterans of the United States Air Force  and have teamed up to ensure that the heroic men and women in uniform outlive and overcome their own battles. That's why they started Shields & Stripes ; a 501(c)(3) dedicated to redefining menta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, Mike sits down with his new buddy James Aycock. James is a quite accomplished young adult who has really started to gain some traction in the content marketing department. James and his crew shoot some amazing videos that are optimized for the modern landscape; social media. James' story is extremely fun to follow and is super inspirational at minimum....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Co-Owner of UBORA Coffee to discuss the world of java. UBORA is one of the most celebrated coffee shops in the Augusta area, largely in part due to their amazing coffee line. Coffee is such a widely consumed beverage and is probably one of the most consistent thing in people's lives. Check out this podcast to learn some of the ins and outs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, Mikes sits down with a long-time Certified Financial Planner, Kurt Mueller. Kurt is an absolute BEAST in the finance industry and the passion that he has is readily apparent in the content that he puts out. If you don't follow Kurt on Instagram or Facebook, you are genuinely missing out. Kurt posts about a video a day talking about everything from dail...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with Sommelier, Kory Luebke as they discuss what a "Somm's" life is like and the impact of wine culture. They also conduct a wine tasting (~30 min into the episode & lasts an hour) were Kory walks Mike through what a Somm would do when they are tasting wine. This includes telling the customer the history of the wine and vineyard i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike sits down with the number one contender (Mens Masters Division) going into the 2021 Crossfit Games. In this episode, we chat about the culture  and reputation that Crossfit has built, some of his training methods and some tips to being a better athlete in the gym. I highly recommend you give him a follow on Instagram in the link below and cheer him on as he b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FTN, I sit down with the amazing Natalie Poteete. Natalie is the Broker/Owner of Remax Reinvented and Motto Mortgage and a 17 year veteran of the trade. She shares with us her background and how she got into real estate, the real estate market and why it's so crazy right now, and why real estate is her favorite form of investing. If you guys are looking to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sat down with an extremely creative culinary wizard, Chef John Pannell. Chef John shares his story about how he ended up pursuing the culinary arts and working his way down the East Coast to ultimately end up with RECTEQ. Chef John hosts a show on RECTEQ's instagram called "Latenight Munchies" where he is always whipping something funky and sweet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of ForTheNation, I had an amazing conversation with a new friend of mine, Jesse Strickland. Jesse is the owner of Kings Creek Apparel which is a clothing brand that's mission transcends merely selling amazing products. Jesse speaks with me about how he got started with Kings Creek and what drives both his business and himself. Furthermore, Jesse lets us in on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mike and Damitri talk about what it's like to own the extremely popular Tesla, video games and how they have impacted society, and lastly some words of encouragement for life. You can find Damitri on Youtube and Twitch at HDxSOUP, or you can listen to his podcast called "GAS the Podcast". Y'all do me a favor and go check his stuff out! Support...