SPKN’s Unspoken Knowledge

In this episode, Meg Wilson interviews West Point graduate and retired Army helicopter pilot Cristin Browne about her journey from multi-sport athlete to military commander. After a near-career-ending injury just before graduation, Cristin fought back and became a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She offers leadership insights and candid reflections on resilience, inclusion, and overcoming adversity a...

What separates athletes who break under pressure from those who rise above it? Neil Dyer and Matthew Brakeman, co-founders of Warriors Rise, join Meg Wilson to explore the real meaning of mental toughness.  Subscribe for more conversations with purpose-driven leaders Learn more about SPKN and our mission: www. SPKNmedia.org #SPKN #SportKnowledge #SportLeadership #UnspokenKnowledge #MentalToughness...

Meg Wilson sits down with Warriors Rise leaders Neil Dyer, Matthew Brakeman, and Rick Sigmund to unpack the hidden keys to elite leadership. From Neil’s experiences as a BUD/S instructor to powerful stories of mentorship and emotional intelligence. Discover what it takes to build resilient, high-performing teams in both sports and military arenas. Subscribe for more conversations with purpose-driv...

In this episode, we sit down with Rick Seigmund, a former federal law enforcement agent and co-founder of Warriors Rise. We explore Rick's journey from a Southern upbringing to his impactful career in the U.S. Border Patrol, where he battled human trafficking and drug interdiction. Rick shares insights on the importance of respect in leadership, emphasizing how it can transform interactions in law...

In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Brakeman, a former Marine Scout Sniper, executive protection specialist, and co-founder of Warriors Rise, to explore a truth too often left unspoken: You are not your title. You are who you choose to become when no one is watching. Subscribe for more conversations with purpose-driven leaders Learn more about SPKN and our mission: www. SPKNmedia.org #SPKN #...

Before he became a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran, Neil Dyer was a teenager on the edge of self-destruction. In our first episode of Unspoken Knowledge, Neil shares his raw, unfiltered journey from rebellious youth to elite leader—and the hard lessons that shaped him along the way. This conversation isn’t about medals or missions. It’s about identity, humility, and the quiet courage it takes to become...