HeroFront

Adam Peters is a 13-year Army veteran, founder of The Strategic Veteran, speaker, AI educator, podcast host, and partner at Amakaya, a plant medicine retreat in the Peruvian Amazon. In this episode, Adam opens up about the brutal reality of military to civilian transition, PTSD, identity loss, entrepreneurship, and how ayahuasca helped him uncover trauma he didn’t even realize he had buried. We ta...

“If service is below you, then leadership is above you.” Cassie Donegan is not your typical Miss America. Raised in a military family and shaped by real adversity, she grew up navigating financial stress, family illness, and the quiet weight of feeling different. But instead of allowing those challenges to harden her, they became the foundation for her purpose. A lifelong artist, performer, and ad...

Scott Stalker led at the highest levels of U.S. national security for more than 30 years. Then one day, his career ended with a call. He didn’t ask to retire, and he wasn’t ready for what came next. In this episode, Scott talks openly about what it felt like to leave the uniform behind, how he processed the emotional weight of transition, and how he began rebuilding his purpose. We dig into identi...

There are moments where the mission chooses you. Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness left him paralyzed, intubated, and fighting his way out of an ICU with no windows and no clear answers. In this episode, Ted walks through how he went from that hospital bed to Iraq, then into Fortune 500 work, and finally into his role...

What happens when the life you’re proud of starts to feel like the one that’s breaking you? In this deeply honest conversation, Jessie G opens up about motherhood, military life, identity loss, and the quiet pressure of always being the strong one. From “babies raising babies” to learning how to turn anger into purpose, she shares the emotional truth behind what strength really costs. Jessie refle...

The Military trained me for war — not for what came after. In this raw and powerful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference 2025 (MIC Atlanta), host Josh White sits down with Dr. J.R. “The Hood Motivator” McIntyre and SFC Akeem “Fly Recruiter” Daley to talk about what happens after the uniform comes off. This conversation dives deep into veteran mental...

FROM MILITARY LEADER TO MISS USA INTERNATIONAL Lisa Tauai’s Unbelievable Transition Story | HeroFront Podcast What happens when a 20-year Air Force commander trades her uniform for a crown? In this epic episode, we sit down with Lisa Tauai — a retired Lt. Colonel, nationally recognized dietitian, and current Miss USA International 2025 — to explore what it really takes to reinvent your life after...

🧭  Veterans are quietly leaving the United States… and never looking back. In this emotional conversation,  John H. Davis  — combat veteran, Harvard grad, and author — shares why he left America and how life abroad is saving veterans’ lives. He opens up about: The mental health crisis in America Why veterans abroad rarely die by suicide The dating scene overseas Cost of living and living like roy...

Nate Scheer is a U.S. Air Force officer, leadership expert, and host of  The Mind Force Podcast , where he tackles the mental and emotional challenges of military service, professional growth, and personal resilience. In this episode, Nate and Josh dive deep into  the dark side of leadership , including the  mental health struggles leaders face ,  the enlisted-to-officer transition , and  how alco...

In this powerful HeroFront episode, Chief Master Sergeant Jason Stone Weiss shares the raw truth behind real leadership in the military. From losing his hearing twice to serving with elite Special Operations teams, Chief Weiss reveals how rank is earned through trust, service, and sacrifice—not chased. Bottom Line: In this military podcast, Chief Jason Weiss reveals why defaulting to your training...

The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This)🚨 Veteran mental health, PTSD, addiction, and recovery—this is the conversation that NEEDS to be heard. In this powerful episode of HeroFront, Marine Corps veteran Mike Rocco Howard shares his raw and unfiltered story of overcoming PTSD, addiction, and isolation—and how his service dog, Cooper, saved his life. 🐕‍🦺🔥 Wh...

🎙️ Voice for Valor – Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Storytelling Out now on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@voiceforvalor?si=YJhTVL_pbufmqdXo 🔊 In This Episode: In this powerful conversation, Mike Komorous lays the foundation for his new podcast, Voice for Valor, a platform dedicated to sharing the stories of those who serve—past, present, and future. Through candid reflections on leaders...

In this powerful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, host Josh White sits down with Kelsey Danner, a former United States Navy member who served from 2004 to 2014 as a damage control specialist. 0:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 0:02:59 - Memorable Basic Training Story 0:05:38 - Challenges of Being a Female Veteran 0:07:24 - Advice to Younger Self 0:09:14 - Prideful Military Moment 0:15:...

Dale R. Marks, the Executive Director of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, to discuss his extraordinary journey of leadership, resilience, and perseverance. From a childhood shaped by the values of a World War II POW great-uncle and a NASA rocket scientist father to a career marked by 15 deployments and profound personal struggles, Dale’s story is a testament to the strength of the human...

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with a true legend - Jim Clash, the renowned adventure journalist from Forbes magazine. 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - Jim Clash's Background and Early Life
 4:02 - Transition to Journalism and Joining Forbes
 6:46 - Expanding Adventure Writing at Forbes
 8:03 - Dangerous and Memorable Adventures
 9:33 - Space and Aviation Adventures
 13:09 - Interviews with Famou...

General Michael "Johnny Bravo" Rowley, a true living legend in the Air Force. From his humble beginnings as a military brat to his rise through the ranks, this decorated pilot shares his remarkable journey - from navigating the fog of war in the A-10 Warthog to leading at the highest levels of the Pentagon. Discover the leadership lessons he learned under fire and the mental resilience he develope...

In this insightful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, host Josh White welcomes Major General Alice W. Trevino, a distinguished leader and trailblazer in the United States Air Force and Space Force. As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, General Trevino oversees a staggering $825 billion...

In this powerful episode of HeroFront, host Josh White is joined by Theresa Carpenter, an active-duty Navy Commander with an extraordinary 29-year military career. Theresa’s journey from enlisted member to Chief Public Affairs Officer for NATO’s Allied Maritime Command is inspiring, but it’s her work as a storyteller and advocate for mental health and positive change that truly shines. Together, J...

In this compelling episode of HeroFront, Josh White interviews Col. Allison Black, the legendary "Angel of Death," as she reflects on her 32 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Col. Black shares her profound experience during 9/11, the immediate response, and the surge of patriotism that followed. She opens up about her final mission, the emotional transition to civilian life, and the lessons...

The AFSA Summit 2024 special episode! Check out the live feed from https://www.facebook.com/AFSAHQ In this special episode of the AFSA Summit Podcast, join Josh White (HeroFront Podcast), as he speaks with AFSA influencers Kai Billings, and Mike Manning (CRE8 FORCE) who are capturing the AFSA Summit experience and interviewing our Airmen and Guardians. They also have backup support from Martin Fos...

In this episode of HeroFront, I'm honored to welcome Lt Col Amanda J. Pelkowski, the Commander of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Amanda oversees a wide range of programs and services that support the well-being of 39,000 active duty, civilian, dependent, and retired personnel. With a team of 700 Air Commandos and a $17 million operating budget, she pr...

In this deeply engaging episode of HeroFront, host Josh White sits down with Jessica Manfre to explore her journey, insights from her book “Never Alone: Ruth and the God Who Goes Before Us,” (Found on Amazon) and her profound experiences as a military spouse. Jessica opens up about the challenges she faced in writing her book, including navigating personal trauma and vulnerability, particularly in...

Visit: www.aamhsociety.org To support the museum and this amazing project! In this episode of the HeroFront Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jonathan Holmes, a retired USAF Chief and EOD technician, now serving as the Aerospace Museum Specialist, Curator, and Media Developer at the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin AFB. Jonathan shares his expertise on preserving and accurately capturing histor...

Juneteenth Special! This is a co-led interview as the talk with Abigail Curtis is based off her incredible article she released through the legendary ‘COME-UNITY Magazine’. Check out her article here: https://issuu.com/kmcclure/docs/come_unity_abigail_cover_2/s/50272045? "COME-UNITY Magazine and Podcast led by the CEO Kitara Johnson, is proudly presented as a program of the nonprofit COME-UNI...

Today, we have the honor of speaking with Colonel Bree Fram, a trailblazing astronautical engineer, active-duty officer, and the highest ranking trans member in the United States Space Force. Not only is she a decorated leader in her field, but she's also a co-host of the groundbreaking podcast 'Forged in Fire: LGBTQ+ Leadership,' where she and her colleague explore the transformative power of adv...