The MisFitNation

In this episode, we have author Kirsten McKenzie from New Zealand on to discuss her story. A full-time author, she is a former customs officer and antique dealer, who has also dabbled in film and television. Her historical time-slip series - The Old Curiosity Shop Series (which includes Fifteen Postcards, The Last Letter, and Telegram Home), has been described as 'Time Travellers Wife meets Far Pa...

After serving a tour overseas fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan, he found himself alone and separated from the brotherhood forged in battle with my unit in the 82nd Airborne. When he became a civilian again, like most veterans he was lost trying to find his way in a world coping with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress. When all seemed lost, he found solace in the most unexpected of places...

In life, we all have encounters with multiple amazing people. In mine, I have had tons of them, especially through my uniform career. One such encounter was with a young man in Korea. He was very mature for a young guy, especially in uniform. He was always pushing for greatness. He was the Battalion Commander's driver then moved on to the Brigade. He also went from a young soldier to an NCO while...

In this episode, we are visiting with two men who have dedicated their lives to service. They both started out serving via the military. One was a leatherneck a Hollywood Marine who saw combat in Iraq, wound up being medically retired in 2010 from the Corps. He then on a request from his oldest son became a football coach for his team. A year later he was coaching in High School.  Then life happen...

Welcome Back to the MisFitNation In this episode, we are speaking to one of my Brothers and of course a MisFit, Andrew Jones.  Andrew Jones is a Marine Corps Combat Veteran who stood on the Yellow Footprints of MCRD San Diego in July of 1999 at the young age of 17 and deployed to Iraq in 2003 with the 1st Marine Division as an Anti-Tank Assaultman. During the Battle of Baghdad on April 8th, Andrew...

In this episode, we have the honor of speaking to Dave Sanderson.  Dave Sanderson is the President of his firm, Dave Sanderson Speaks International based out of Charlotte, NC. On January 15, 2009, Dave was one of the last passengers off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River, best known as The Miracle on the Hudson, considered to be the most successful ditching in aviation history. he has bu...

This Episode brings Paul Mackiewicz to the show.  Paul has served as an executive in the digital marketing industry at an INC 5000 Fastest Growing Company on two occasions. He is a motivator and wants businesses to succeed and will help them achieve their best self.  https://www.hashtag-smart.com/ https://vetsandplayers.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message S...

In this episode, we welcome a woman of the world Jenny Gracia.  She tells us about the things she is doing to help others find their best self and make life-changing choices for the better along the way.   Here is how to reach out to Jenny: https://linktr.ee/aceitesdevida?fbclid=IwAR3kvLTbZWCu3dkBT_OK7Ftv-R9vhYJ-tWkf9qO8cjQ1RLeuw4bpGmpDjaE Our second Guest is Reden Dionisio an Active Duty Navy Hos...

Welcome back to the MisFitNation In this episode we are talking to a couple of Veterans who recognized a need and have started two ventures to help families in remembering their fallen heroes. The first interview is with Charlie Jones of the Dear Calvin Project.  This is a great idea and we look forward to the products he produces for the families and most importantly the history they receive of t...

In This episode we have the honor of speaking with two Veteran Entrepreneurs.  One Dr. Luke McClees, has started a venture called Freedom and Prosperity which educates veterans and educates about veterans. We guide military-connected people to achieve their definition of success with a whole-person approach. Freedom and Prosperity also focuses on educating the non-military connected population to...

This week we are pivoting to one of the many ways veterans and their spouses can transition out of the military and into a successful second career. Our first guests are Joseph and Amanda Garcia of Killeen Texas. They are passionate about community and veterans. They took a leap in September 2020 to start a business right at the height of a pandemic. You can check them out at https://www.made4utx....

In this episode, we will speak with Gerard Nguedi. who saw a need based on his own experiences and started a company that is in line with his passion and his vision The company is called Faithsmagnet The Mission Statement is as follows OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER POST 9/11 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM END INNER-MIND STRUGGLES AND FIND BALANCE AS WELL AS THEIR NEW MISSION, PASSIONS, CONFI...

This is the continuation of our last episode. This time my better half joined me to tell some of her journeys from being an 18-year-old getting married into the Military and the bumpy road we went on from there to now. She will give good advice to the young spouses out there now. We will also talk about the mindset needed to make it through all of this. We hope you enjoy it. The MisFitNation --- S...

In this episode, we will discuss the family. Not just a normal family, the one which is attached to the military. How do they handle life with the stress attached? What tricks did they have for coping with life and how did they get through the good and bad times.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/suppor...

This episode takes you on a journey of a strong woman who has faced many challenges and has stood up every time to fight. She teaches us about resilience and of course our introduction to Zumba.  Our second guest takes us from the green side navy to a transition which was a difficult decision. He then will show us how there is hope, how having a purpose has helped him.   --- Send in a voice messag...

This First Episode is dedicated to introducing you to us. We are a happy band of people who work hard, play hard reset, and start again. The Nation had its official start in 2010 but had been brewing forever. Some of us have known each other for over ten years others for 40-50.  During this Episode, you will meet two of the MisFits who are truly part of if not the heart and soul of the Nation.  We...