Brave Blocks

An Information Buffet for Travelers Prepare to feast on this informational buffet episode of Brave Blocks, as we cover the 5th Annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. Get your notebook out as we talk with Carl Siegmund, a community relations officer with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services, Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience, John C...

Coaching Future Authors in Today's World On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Brunella Costagliola, author, CEO of The Military Editor Agency, and a former military spouse, as she shares portions of her journey as an editor, journalist, military spouse, and CEO. Listen to Brunella as she shares how she found her purpose in helping others publish their works, style of coaching individuals...

Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship Join us as we talk with Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, as she shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship. Visit  https://www.charlyndajean.com/ Follow Charlynda Scales on IG; @Charlyndaj...

Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans. Please visit The MV Awards at  https://www.mvawards.org/ @Facebook/MilitaryVeteranEnte...

Transforming Military Service into Millions Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs. Follow J. Alexander Martin on IG @j.alexandermartin Visit www.jalexandermartin.com Fol...

Leading The Charge for Military Athletes Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why peopl...

Fulfillment of Service Through Technology On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, as he shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society. Follow Greg Bernard on IG...

Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset. Visit Veterans Tickets Foundation at www.vettix.org/visi...

R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More Welcome to a "vault episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George. Follow Greg Bernard on IG...

Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy Welcome to another episode of Brave Blocks where we build a better society one conversation at a time. On this episode, we talk with Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose. You can follow Betty Diaz on IG at @B25Management and @msmilitarynewyorkstate Follo...

From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors Join us for this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Boyd Melson, a U.S. Army veteran and former professional boxer turned mindset coach, as he shares portions of his military experience, boxing journey, and insight into how individuals can shift their mindset in pursuit of positive self-development. Follow Boyd Melson on IG @BoydMelson Follow Greg...

From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star On this episode, we talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates. Follow Maurice P. Kerry on IG @mauricepkerry Follow Greg Bernard on IG @Thegregbernard on X @xgregbernard on Facebook @Theg...

NYC Veterans Day Parade 2025 with Stephen Peck & CreatiVets Listen to the sounds of America's largest Veterans Day Parade and check out our exclusive interviews with Christopher Roberts, a songwriter with CreatiVets, and Stephen Peck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CEO of U.S. Vets Follow Greg Bernard on IG @Thegregbernard on X @xgregbernard on Facebook @Thegregbernard on TikTok @Thegregbe...

The Most Patriotic DJ EVER Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Christian P aka DJ Perkaset, a U.S. Army veteran, about his journey into the military and how it helped him realize his dream of treating people's bodies with music.   Follow Greg Bernard on IG @Thegregbernard on X @xgregbernard on Facebook @Thegregbernard on TikTok @Thegregbernard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

NYCC Recap with cast members of "Passenger" and "Lumina" Live from New York Comic Con, on this episode of Brave Blocks we catch up with cast members of britbox's "Passenger" in Wunmi Mosaku and Barry Sloane. Afterwards, we chat with cast members of the sci-fi movie "Lumina" in Sidney Nicole Brooks (a military spouse) and Ken Lawson (a military child). Follow Greg Bernard on IG @Thegregbernard on X...

From Iraq to Fashion Week On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk to Cyrene Renee, a U.S. Air Force combat veteran turned model and author. Listen to her journey from being stationed in Iraq to teaching aspiring models during New York Fashion Week. Make sure to check out her website at https://www.cyrenerenee.com/ Follow Greg Bernard on IG @Thegregbernard on X @xgregbernard on Facebook @Thegregbe...