Civvies: A MetroStar Podcast

In Episode 8 of Civvies, join us as we sit down with Eric Ballester from Legacy Expeditions to delve into their upcoming incredible adventure of rowing across the daunting Drake Passage, a treacherous 600-mile journey from South America to Antarctica. (Yes, ROWING). We explore veterans' shared experiences during their transition to civilian life, the weight they carry, the pursuit of purpose,...

This time on Civvies, Andrew engages in a riveting conversation with Kevin Graham, the Founder and Chairman of the Board of The Village Mission, as he sheds light on the harrowing issue of human trafficking. Andrew and Kevin delve into the complexities surrounding this global crisis while exploring the vital role communities play in combatting it. Additionally, they discuss the recent events surro...

In this episode of Civvies, Andrew talks with Travis Williams, MS, LMBT, CSCS, an esteemed Exercise Physiologist and former Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) Operator. Travis delves into the profound interplay between physical well-being and mental resilience, leveraging his extensive operational background and scholarly knowledge. Using thought-provoking dialogues and actionable pers...

Civvies host Andrew sits down with Chad Knipschild, former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer, to talk about his journey in the military and through his transition to his current position as Senior Product Marketing Manager at Recorded Future. Later, Andrew joins Chad for a dip into cool, winter waters with Virginia Beach's Cold Dip Crew, where they discuss challenging yourself and fostering comm...

Leslie Irby, Climb4 Executive Director and American Warrior Association Program Manager, discusses the hard and unseen scars she experienced during her time in the Navy and dealing with the many battles that came after her service. From anxiety and coping with a friend's suicide, Leslie shares the path she created through dark times. She now heads a program that excels in providing the right o...

This week, MetroStar sits down with John Richards from The High Ground Life LLC. We chat about his path from fighting the enemy to fighting himself. Through his journey of self-discovery, he has learned to leverage his experiences to assist those looking to better themselves. John has experience coaching many people, from accountants to NFL players. Tune in to hear how he can leverage the untapped...

Join me as I talk with Ashley Brown, Director of People at The Honor Foundation (a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service) to discuss the battlefront of jobhunting. We chat about the nuances of finding a role that matches you. Ashley's depth of experience and down to earth approach means you're getting great adv...

Join me as I talk with Jordan Hebenstreit, a Marine Scout Sniper veteran, instructor, and contractor who now leads Salvage USA, a non-profit organization serving veterans, active-duty special operations personnel, and military families. Jordan's drive comes from a mission to eliminate the casualties of suicide and substance abuse through community empowerment. Tune in to hear the story of how...

Welcome to Civvies: a podcast by a veteran for veterans. Tune in bi-monthly to hear from veterans (and their support networks) as they share their experiences, opinions, and knowledge. Nothing limits where the convo goes, so make sure to subscribe.