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As we see daily, today's employment opportunities and outlook is constantly changing.  Finding your way can be a challenge to say the least.  I sit down again with old military buddies Tyler and DJ to talk about pursuing your passions in today's fast-evolving workforce; what has worked for us and what might work for you in the struggle to find happiness at work.

For today's episode I sat down with old military friends Tyler and DJ once more to cover the recent election and what the next four years may hold under President Trump.  We spend a lot more time however, talking about the state of our society at this moment and how we got here.  It's an organic conversation between people with differing viewpoints.  However, we are not being rude, crass...

For this special flashback episode, please enjoy part one of one of the most downloaded interviews ever on this podcast.  I sat down with Professor Stephen Landes from the University of Rhode Island to talk about media.  Mass media, social media and other forms of this communication and the effects it has had on our society and culture from both a historical standpoint and in the present.

For today's flashback episode, please enjoy the conclusion of my two-parter with Prof. Landes.  I strongly recommend you guys listen to this one.  He tackles the rise of social media, algorithms, mass media motives, China’s tech “Great Wall,” the importance of different perspectives, and much more. This episode was tied for the most downloaded of last season and for good reason.

She was raised in a cult and is a survivor of sex trafficking.  She later went undercover in the U.S. and around the world busting sex trafficking rings.  She's done remarkable things, from writing federal legislation, to negotiating with warlords in foreign countries for children. Her name is Amanda Catarzi and she has a remarkable story to tell. If you or someone you know is a victim of sex...

Today's flashback episode takes us way back to season one, when I was honored to sit down with Dr. William Unger for a conversation about PTSD and similar trauma.  Dr. Unger works for the Providence VA Health Care System in the Trauma Recovery Service.  He's worked there for 32 years.  He's also a VA consultant and trainer for Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Psychotherapy for PTSD and...

For today's flashback episode, I continued my conversation with Rev. Dr. Hall, and it was interesting to say the least.  We talked more about where the Church fits into today's complex world, Christian ethics and cultural issues, and how it all fits together. I want to reiterate, in no way am I attempting to influence or change one's way of thinking here, but episodes like this are...

For this flashback episode, the podcast is tackling one of the few remaining important, yet sensitive topics we'd yet to cover...religion.  And in this episode we're talking particularly about Christianity and the Bible.  We talked about where the Church fits into today's complex world, Christian ethics and cultural issues, and how it all fits together. I have to say, this interview...

For today's episode, I sat down with Alyssa Chavez.  Alyssa struggled for years with endometriosis and infertility.  She dealt with intense pain, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  She endured surgeries and countless rounds of IVF.  Eventually, she took those experiences and dug deep into the holistic world.  She began to heal herself naturally.  Today she has her own practice, helping w...

For this flashback episode, I sat down with Michelle Steiner.  Michelle was born with a learning disability called Math Dyscalculia.  It severely impacts her ability to do math, as well as affecting her hand dexterity, and her visual perception.  Many have heard of dyslexia, while few are familiar with this. Michelle's goal is to spread the word about learning disabilities, especially this on...

Today's episode is a conversation between myself, Tyler, Cassie, and D.J. about the more recent exodus from several of our large cities across the nation.  We get into why this is really happening and what this could mean for the future.

For today's episode, I'm sitting down with a few old friends from the military, Tyler, D.J., and Cassie, to talk about our time in the military and how what we went through in our military careers have shaped us into the people we are today.  Also, we're getting into how these challenges might compare to those in the civilian workforce who were never in.  We also get into moving on...

For today's episode I'm sitting down with old military friends Tyler, D.J., and Cassie to talk about our own unique experiences getting out of the military and pointers for those close to getting out and what to expect on the other side.

Today's episode is the continuation of my conversation with author and keynote speaker, Chris Clews.  Having spoken to companies such as VISA and DHL, and universities such as University of Florida and UPenn Medicine, Chris is in demand for what he has to say. Today we delve more into cinema; what gave films from the '80s their edge and how do they compare with the movies of today?  We t...

Today's episode is the continuation of my conversation with author and keynote speaker, Chris Clews.  Having spoken to companies such as VISA and DHL, and universities such as University of Florida and UPenn Medicine, Chris is in demand for what he has to say. Today we get deeper into how '80s pop culture, particularly the movies, music, and characters that defined the decade can teach u...

For today's episode, I sat down with author and keynote speaker, Chris Clews.  Having spoken to companies such as VISA and DHL, and universities such as University of Florida and UPenn Medicine, Chris is in demand for what he has to say. Chris talks about how '80s pop culture, particularly the movies, music, and characters that defined the decade can teach us so much about leadership, co...

Today's episode is a special one.  This episode will break the normal Sunday release cycle and go live this Thursday (6/29).  I sat down with friends and fellow ex-submariners, Tyler Carrigan and Aaron DesJardins again to talk about the tragedy of the lost Titan sub.  We each served on the same US Navy submarine together and approach this topic with a legitimate knowledge and incite you will...

This is the second and final part of my talk with Elora Maxwell.  We got deeper into the pros and cons between traditional and self-publishing, along with some unique and sound advice for aspiring authors.  Her debut novel, which comes out July 26th, deals with the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria and events surrounding this fateful night.  It remains among the most terrible of catastrophes in the w...

For today's episode, I'm sitting down with Elora Maxwell.  She's a first-time author with plenty to say about books and the publishing industry in general.  Her debut novel, which comes out July 26th, deals with the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria and events surrounding this fateful night.  It remains among the most terrible of catastrophes in the water and is rarely, if ever taught...

Flashback: Now more than ever, it is important that we prepare ourselves for unforeseen dangers that could arise.  That's where Tina Ginn comes in.  She assists in preparing clients for unexpected emergencies, so their lives are impacted as little as possible.  She is the developer of the 'Your Backup Plan' app and hosts a podcast by the same name.  Also of note, the interview itsel...

For this flashback from Season 1, I sat down with Tyrone Smith, Director of Employment & Housing for Operation Standown.  OSD is a statewide agency that assists veterans in need of assistance, especially in the areas of housing and employment. Operation Standown services Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut.  However, if you are not in this area and need assistance, ple...

For this flashback episode, I sat down with Leiza O'Neil of Howard University's School of Medicine.  She is a professional with nearly thirty years of experience.  She is planning to release a book titled, "The Nuances of Medical School," in which she provides an honest and in-depth look at medical school.  The sorts of things you won't find through a simple web search.  ...

For this flashback episode, Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Liner is back, but two others are added to the conversation this time.  This  episode is an open, honest conversation about relationships and dating in the present day from multiple perspectives.

This flashback episode goes back to season one, when I reached out across the pond to talk to Hannah Lemon.  Hannah is a graduate of Saint Andrews University and works for Edinburgh University in the field of wildlife biology in the U.K.  Our talk touched on areas from her current work in the field, to modern conservation efforts, to climate change.  This episode was not very political in nature,...

For this flashback episode, we go back to season 2, when I sat down with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Liner, to talk about dating and relationships in today’s world.  What makes a healthy relationship today?  What are some red flags to watch out for?  And how can we recognize certain patterns we find ourselves drawn to in relationships?  All this and more are discussed.  Give it a listen.