The Goode Show

This week on The Goode Show , we sit down with Aaron Pelander, Chief Branding Officer of GOVX, to talk about the evolution of one of the biggest platforms supporting military, veterans, first responders, teachers, and government employees. If you think GOVX is just about discounts — think again. Aaron shares how the company has grown, the incredible brands now partnering with the platform, and why...

Work-life balance—everyone talks about it, but for military moms building a business, it can feel almost impossible to define… let alone achieve. In this episode, we’re getting real about what it actually looks like behind the scenes. The blurred lines between work and home. The constant pull between being present for your family and showing up for your business. And yes—the everyday distractions...

Last year in June '25, Surinder Goode and Kim Brinkman headed to Los Angeles for a once-in-a-lifetime experience — appearing on Let's Make a Deal. Dressed as military spouses and bringing high energy to match the moment, what started as a fun opportunity quickly turned into something unforgettable when Surinder was selected as a contestant on the show. In this episode of The Goode Show , S...

There’s something pretty special about a business that starts not with a grand plan… but with a gut feeling—literally. In this episode, I sit down with military spouse Krista and her husband Kevin, a Veteran SEAL, who turned a personal health challenge into a thriving home-based sourdough business. What began as Krista simply not feeling her best—especially after eating store-bought bread—quickly...

What if a scholarship could do more than just help pay for school… what if it could also put your high schooler behind the wheel of a brand new car? 👀 In this episode of The Goode Show , I sit down with Victor Santana from Sedano Ford Auto Group—bringing over 40 years of experience and a true passion for giving back. We break down the Ford Salute to Education Scholarship —who it’s for, how to app...

In this episode of The Goode Show , I sit down with Captain Javier Lopez Martinez, Commanding Officer of Amphibious Construction Battalion ONE (ACB1), one of the largest commands on base in Coronado, CA. From humble beginnings to leading at the highest levels, Captain Martinez shares the story behind the uniform—what inspired him to join the Navy, the challenges he’s faced along the way, and how t...

After more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, Ramiro “V-Speed” Villalobos faced the same challenge many service members do — figuring out who you are when the military chapter ends. Following his experience with The Honor Foundation, Ramiro found a renewed sense of purpose through service to others. Now serving as Executive Director of the TACP Foundation, he works to support, honor, an...

Hormones… we blame them, laugh about them, and sometimes feel completely controlled by them—but what are they actually doing to our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with Carol Bender from Joy Wellness to break it all down. From mood swings and low energy to sleep, weight, and everything in between, we’re talking about the real impact hormones have on our daily lives. It’s honest, relatable, and...

In this quick episode of The Goode Show , I’m bringing you a few conversations straight from Nick Lannon’s Nightly Debrief in Pacific Palisades — a room full of storytellers, veterans, and creatives who are making serious moves in the entertainment world. I caught up with some incredible guests including: ⭐ Hilary Barraford — actor, producer, and passionate military advocate who continues to use...

What happens when you turn a drive to Los Angeles into a podcast studio? 🚗🎙️ Kim and I hit record in the car and let the conversation flow somewhere between San Diego and the inevitable LA traffic. In this episode, we talk about the realities of military transition, share honest stories about childbirth, and reflect on the moments in life that shape us as military spouses and women navigating con...

Episode 80 takes us into the Man Cave with former Navy SEAL Marc Hansen — and this one goes way beyond a typical transition story. For Marc, leaving the Teams wasn’t about walking away from purpose… it was about returning to something that had always been there. Music was in his soul long before the military, and after service he found himself back where he was meant to be — on stage. Marc is the...

We finally made it… Episode 80 is around the corner and we’re taking a breath (and a coffee) to sit down and talk about everything that’s been happening behind the scenes at The Goode Show. In this episode we recap our trip to SAWS , where we were invited by GSOF to attend the annual symposium and industry conference for America’s Air Commandos. It was a packed few days — meeting incredible people...

Episode 78 – The Goode Show | Andrea Geraldi, Back At The Table In this episode, I sit down with fellow military spouse Andrea Geraldi , founder of Back At The Table — a nutrition and family connection program built around a simple but powerful idea: getting families back around the dinner table and actually enjoying being together again (yes… conversations included, screens not invited). Andrea h...

On this episode of The Goode Show , I sit down with Joe Ramirez — U.S. Marine veteran and founder of the Military Veteran Entertainment Awards (MVA) in Los Angeles. After transitioning out of the military, Joe recognized something most people overlook: there is an entire creative community inside the military. Veterans and service members are working in film, television, music, and production — wr...

In this episode, we sit down with Navy leader, real estate strategist, and military advocate Michael Nyland , whose career bridges service, leadership, and financial empowerment for the military community. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000, rising to E6 before earning his commission through Officer Candidate School in 2010. His career includes multi...

🎙 On this episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with Sherri Painter — military spouse, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of BEAD (Birds Eye Aerial Drones). Sherri gives us an inside look at how she and her husband built a cutting-edge aerial drone business serving commercial real estate, construction, first responders, public safety, and more. As a military spouse, Sherri understands how to balance bus...

In this episode of The Goode Show , military spouse Katy Sabala , Outreach & Partnership Specialist with University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) , shares how a PCS move led her back to higher education and into a career supporting military-affiliated students. Katy discusses the realities of military spouse life, frequent relocations, and how education can create career continuity despite...

Raised by a single mother, Dusty Anfuso learned early on that nothing in life comes easy — and that determination, discipline, and work ethic are built, not given. In this episode of The Goode Show , Dusty, a U.S. Air Force veteran, shares how watching his mother persevere shaped the mindset that carried him through military service and beyond. We talk about resilience, accountability, and what it...

The first episode of the year is HERE — and I’m kicking things off with my side-kick and co-host, Kim Brinkman! 🎙✨ In this episode, Kim and I look back at last year — the wins, lessons, laughs, and the conversations that made an impact across our military spouse and veteran community. We talk about growth, challenges, surprises, and the moments that reminded us why this platform matters. Then we...

It’s the last episode of 2025, and we’re talking New Year’s resolutions — the big dreams we swear we’ll stick to… until at least January 3rd 😂 In this episode, I dig into why we make resolutions in the first place, how many people actually keep them, where this whole tradition even started, and why our good intentions sometimes lose the battle to snacks, procrastination, and real life. With a mix...

In this episode of The Goode Show, we sit down with Jennifer, a senior military spouse who has navigated multiple PCS moves while building a meaningful and thriving career. Like so many military spouses, Jennifer has had to reinvent her professional path each time her family relocated. But instead of letting the uncertainty derail her, she leaned into resilience, optimism, and an unwavering belief...

In this episode, I sit down with Ali Craig , the powerhouse behind Victor + Valor , a branding agency dedicated to elevating military-connected brands and the entrepreneurs who drive them. Ali breaks down one of the biggest points of confusion in small business: the difference between marketing and branding — and why understanding both is essential for growth. She shares how to implement each effe...

In this episode, I sit down with Terry McKearney , Veteran and President of the San Diego Military Advisory Council Foundation (SDMAC Foundation) . Terry shares why the Foundation was created and how it’s helping service members transition from military to civilian life — through education, mentorship, and community connection. We talk about what it takes to build a future beyond service, how SDMA...

What happens when you're managing a home sale, a PCS move, and solo parenting while your spouse is deployed overseas? In this powerful episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with Aaron Hantman - a military veteran with over 20 years of active duty service who now finds himself on the OTHER side of deployment. While his wife serves overseas, Aaron is tackling one of the most stressful situations...

Episode 66: Supporting Foreign-Born Military Spouses with Fadoua Harrabi & Lydiah Owiti-Otieno Moving to a new country is challenging enough—but imagine doing it while navigating the complexities of military life. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fadoua Harrabi and Lydiah Owiti-Otieno, two incredible advocates who understand this journey firsthand. As foreign-born military spouses th...