There are few guarantees in life, but facing adversity is one of them. In a podcast hosted by Ryan, leaders from various professions and walks of life discuss how personal and career struggles have shaped who they are as people and how they respond to trials moving forward. With all guests, Ryan’s goal is to focus on sharing lessons that listeners can use to face adversity more effectively and turn their challenges into opportunities for growth.
Growing up playing “Army” in his backyard, and now playing in the NFL. Honoring those that choose to serve in our military, by choosing to use his voice to support them. Discussing the best cheeseste…
Living as a big wave surfer, shark tagger, freediver, and father. Finding mental toughness and resilience through his experiences in the deep blue sea. Committing to building better supplements for a…
Reflecting on his time with Travis Manion at USNA and in the USMC. Recalling the lessons learned on the mat as a wrestler with Travis, and how Travis played a heartwarming role during Jimi’s homecomi…
From rock bottom of getting high behind his closed office door to nearly 12 years sober. Making recovery accessible for those who need it most. Running a non-profit foundation, and running marathons …
Learning to live as a Gold Star sister. Understanding the true meaning of Memorial Day. Calling on our nation to learn the stories of our fallen heroes.
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Marine. Survivor of 80 consecutive days of battle in WWII. 100 years as a Philadelphian and American patriot.
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A Navy SEAL on a mission to inspire others to to practice service before self. Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Understanding the importance of the choice to kneel during the natio…
Growing up with a disability. Finding comedy as a path to healing and connection. Helping veterans and people around the world find resilience through overcoming their own wooden legs.
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Recon Marine on a new mission of healing through “construction” instead of destruction. Falling through the net of drugs and alcohol to find rock bottom. Filling the void created by combat, sacrifice…
Co-founding Under Armour, going from a small basement to a $4.5 billion public company. Breaking the cycle of all-consuming consumerism through Origin’s completely made-in-the-USA business model. Pav…
Living as one of only five surviving quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Using humor to break the ice and open doors for success. Leading the way for fellow veterans to find hea…
Beating out more than 70 men to become CEO and breaking down gender barriers. Propelling her company forward to become a multi-industry juggernaut. Building resilience in an age of “Instagram-ificati…
From Division I softball to one of America’s finest, the Marines. Breaking down barriers from the battlefield to the bobsled run. Building resilience, and paving the path to be the first female Marin…
Overcoming personal obstacles while playing for the MLB. Using his ranch to help veterans after working with injured service members. Fulfillment in the form of creating outdoor expeditions for our n…
Bringing veterans together through nostalgia, humor and a cardboard sign. Losing more friends to suicide than combat. A new mission of creating community beyond the battlefield.
Zachary Bell, founder …
Having a front-row seat to the UFC explosion. Working next to Joe Rogan. The self-evaluation that comes with interviewing world-class fighters on their best and worst days.
UFC Commentator Jon Anik di…
Applying SEAL training and combat lessons to civilian life. The role humility plays in becoming a better leader. Implementing extreme ownership from the C-suite to the front lines.
Former Navy SEAL an…
Life in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban takeover. The cost of working with the United States to provide a better life for family. The harrowing escape from Kabul in August 2021.
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Battling for 5 years to bring an Afghan ally to America. Playing a first-hand role in a harrowing escape from the Taliban. Knowing when to put your rank on the table for another person.
USMC Maj. Tom …
Leading his team to a 2022 NCAA Lacrosse Championship. Adopting a windshield mentality of always looking ahead. Why handling success can be harder than handling failure.
University of Maryland Coach J…