The Non-Standard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Hayden is an amazing person who has found his purpose while being in the military. Some people may think the military is our purpose, but we also have passions and goals after we get out. Hayden has started working on his love of health and wellness and helping others get there, too.  The books we cover for you to start learning today Cant Hurt Me: https://a.co/d/03vYoiYD Meditati...

Send us Fan Mail Scott is an amazing man!! Father, husband, military vet, Ironman, author, inventor, you name it. He has worked in it. It goes to show you are only limited by you. If you want to achieve what you think you cant, you have to start.  The highlight of this episode is the release of his book Wake up to die again and if you want to know more about Scott or get his book his website is: h...

Send us Fan Mail On this follow up Justin and I reflect on the books we have read, his current coaching, and how we have managed some up and does since the last time we spoke.  Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustac...

Send us Fan Mail On this follow up episode with Will, if you haven't listed to the first that is episode 23. Will goes over his journey through Navy OCS and his current status in pilot school. Topics we Cover: How easy it is to quit Having a strong WHY Earn your flight suit Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback...

Send us Fan Mail Nathan is an Army is a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and former corporate executive. After serving with the elite 101st Airborne Division , he led sales strategy for major organizations, including AT&T and CenturyLink. As the entrepreneur who introduced Orangetheory Fitness to the Las Vegas market, Nathan combines military precision with entrepreneurial vision to help others u...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Saxton is 41yrs old and an A1C in the Air Force as a Vocalist in the band. Hear about his journey before the military and why he joined and what his goals are. We talk about: Transparency Suffering comes from over perception of reality  Fail You cant push rope Follow Sam on his Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.saxton0?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc His Book is the Bi...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Lacayo is a law enforcement professional with over a decade of tactical experience. He served two years with the New York City Police Department, including time assigned to Operation Impact, where he worked high-crime zones focused on violence reduction and proactive policing. He later went on to serve 10 years as a SWAT officer, operating in high-risk environments that dema...

Send us Fan Mail The first follow up episode with a guest on the show. Let me know what you think. This is a work in progress but the intent is to see how they are doing now and check in with what we got next Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https...

Send us Fan Mail If you want something, you have to go for it. It will not just be set on your lap. Dominion and I wanted to become an officer. We did not have the path laid out, we went out and laid the path. Ohhh I like that!! Another social media Tik Tok connection and they keep getting better. Leadership lessons we discuss: Transparency  Lead by example Leadership is going to change you Don&ap...

Send us Fan Mail When you bring two amazing mustaches together you get an unbearable power. I am lucky the internet did not crash when this happened. Seriously Josh and I had a good relationship going in to the call and we just had a good conversation about leadership.  Some topics we cover: What they see is how they act Competition breeds greatness Leading by example where you can If you want to...

Send us Fan Mail Isaac reached out to me on Tik Tok and we started talking leadership and fitness. As part of the ROTC podcast episodes Isaac talk about a lot of early struggle he had in ROTC and how he has bounced back and kept working for his overall goal.  Topics we cover: Bounce back Passion for your goals Purpose Two books we recommend Isaac: War in the Air https://a.co/d/7SVYso4 Me: The way...

Send us Fan Mail Special episode with a group of ROTC cadets where I answer questions they have about flying, air force life, leadership, and much more. Just an awesome opportunity to chat with future leaders.   Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK ht...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we continue down the ROTC path with an amazing leader in his detachment. Travis and I met through Social Media doing patch swaps and I reached out to hear his story and how ROTC is shaping the future leaders.  Topics we cover: Adversity Getting comfortable being uncomfortable Focus on future Aways be learning You can reach Travis at his IG: https://www.instagram.co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I sit down with myself and answer a few amazing questions and also drop a little knowledge on my leadership journey and my philosophy to leadership.  This is to help you move that needle a little more in the positive direction to becoming a better leader. If you have any leadership questions please reach out and I will answer them for you or bring them up on my nex...

Send us Fan Mail Another tik tok episode!! Jon Stanley 28 years Active Duty, the first six years as a an enlisted soldier, 31F,  Network Switching Systems Operator. Became a Warrant Officer in 2004 and as a Network Management Technician.  Held positions in Strategic,  tactical, and joint units from battalion to Corps and at the Theater and Combatant Command levels.    we talk about: When you are h...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined with an amazing person who cares so much about what she does but also who she works with! If you follow her page you will see she shares the wins of her team. I was blown away about the career paths she has been on and how the Navy manages its leadership positions. Just to hear her passion and care for her people will make you want to go out and get to...

Send us Fan Mail Nilah and I met through a base training exercise where I really got to see some great Airmen take charge in a stressful situation and lead when needed. She is always positive and has been developing her leadership skills through her religion and challenges as an Exec. She was nervous at first, but you will soon see she crushed it and adds tons of leadership tips In this episode we...

Send us Fan Mail How do fitness and leadership relate? How can you better yourself and others with fitness? Just a few topics we cover with Lt. James Harris of the Navy. He played football at the Naval Academy and also completed 75 hard before turning to endurance training.  While we both related to playing football and 75 hard we talked a lot about how young leaders can improve outside work to he...

Send us Fan Mail William and I were connected through an email connection which I love to receive because it helps me build connections and learn from people I would not have reached out too. William spent over 30 years in the corporate world and then transitioned to providing leadership seminars, briefs, and keynote speeches to companies through his experience. The episode is a little shorter tha...

Send us Fan Mail Justin and I met through IG and we both connected through fitness and leadership. He is now a Tactical S&C Coach in Austin Texas and we both understand the benefits on working out and leadership. It is an amazing conversation, and I know you will learn at least one thing!!  We talk about: Feedback Always be learning Getting uncomfortable Resiliency Meeting new people You can r...

Send us Fan Mail Powerful is all I have to say. Kiwi speaks with passion and love. He talks about his hardship that he battles every day since 2017. He was in the Air Force as a Boom operator and is now a motivational speaker and leader. If you want to be motivated to life your life to the fullest. Here you go. you can reach him at his website:  Amey Motivation LinkedIn:  (3) Kijuan (Kiwi) Amey |...

Send us Fan Mail Another social media connection that keeps proving the point, relationships matter. Social media is a valuable networking key. The main point of our conversation is the transition from military to civilian life. Also how he developed his leadership skill through observation and what people do wrong. I hope you enjoy and if you have any feedback, please let me know. We talk about:...

Send us Fan Mail Chief Sawyer of the Navy is amazing!! We met through TikTok as he is embarking on a fitness journey to lead by example not just through what he says but also in how he looks. His career so far is amazing. We actually go over it in the episode.  We cover: Comparison of the Navy and Air Force in leadership courses How to commission in both branches from being enlisted Always be lear...

Send us Fan Mail Charles and I met through a mutual friend I had on the podcast. He is currently a podcast host and was in the Air Force as well Current Job: Senior Defense Innovation Strategist + Kava & Kettlebells podcast/media host  -Career summed up Air Force Combat Systems Officer (Electronic Warfare Officer to be precise) Mission Crew Commander on the RC-135 & EC-130 Squadron Officer...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Jason and I jump right in to leadership and how it has structured his career. He is a Senior Communications Chief for a Field Artillery Battalion in the Army and has been serving for 15 years. We both enjoy endurance training and rucking and talk about how those fitness journeys changed out life and also the way we lead.  Topics we cover: Daring to be differe...