Hello there, and welcome to the Pilot Episode of “Bullshit Sessions: Stupid Conversations for Smart People,” where our job is to bring you groundbreaking insight on inane topics purely for your entertainment. This shows where all topics are poorly researched, logical fallacies are encouraged and laughs matter most. This week we are discussing: Our worst quarantine habits Underrated villain speeches Mint chocolate chip ice cream: ice cream or toothpaste? To help me with all of this, we have: Co-Host and our resident thespian/comedian: J Kay Weldon Co-Host and muscle junkie: Evan Anderson Co-Host and noticeably absent insurance agent: Rob Rens (played by a potato) Host and general dead weight: Carson Honeycutt Remember, life can’t be all business all the time, and the only bullshit you should listen to is bullshit that brings you glee. So stick around and enjoy the show.

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Bullshit Sessions - Quarantine Habits, Villain Speeches, and Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #30 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Carolynn Beck. Carolynn is a powerhouse litigation attorney. She has represented Fortune 500 companies, she is currently a partner at Goldstein & McClintock, LLLP, and she has even been admitted to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court. She also did all of this while living the life of a military spouse. So how does Carolynn do it? Listen and find out. 

Carolynn Beck - Staring Into Space, Tripping Over Duffel Bags, and Why You're Not Dead

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #29 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg. I discovered Ken and Josh through their incredible book Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma. Ken, after leaving his bomb disposal unit in the Navy, became a serial entrepreneur and is now the Chairman at the Boulder Crest Foundation. Josh, on the other hand, comes from the civilian world. After 10 years spent climbing to the top of the corporate ladder, Josh knew he needed to make a change. Josh is now the Executive Director of Boulder Crest Foundation and doing work he wants to continue for the rest of his life. Both Ken and Josh spend their time working on the Warrior PATHH program to take it nationwide while continuing to develop the Struggle Well Online Training Program. So how do Ken and Josh do it? Listen and find out. 

Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg – Challenging Mental Health Systems, Climbing the Wrong Ladder, and How You Can Thrive After Trauma

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #28 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Glenn Cowan. Glenn’s time in the military was spent serving in Canada’s National Mission Unit. Since leaving the military Glenn, like many of us, bounced around for a little bit before he decided to jump into venture capitalism. He now runs his own firm One 9 Investments while simultaneously raising two daughters and working as a Contributor and Speaker with the Talent War Group. So how does Glenn do it? Listen and find out.  P.S. Check out Glenn’s two favorite non-profits: V-42 Foundation and Warrior Adventures Canada.

Glenn Cowan - False Bravado, Ruthless Honesty, and Letting Yourself Grieve the Old Life

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #27 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Lisa Jaster. Lisa was also a 2015 Ranger School graduate, and I discovered Lisa through her work with the Talent War Group. I invited her to come to the show because I was impressed by how many projects she is working on while still performing at a high level. On top of everything else she does, Lisa is still serving as a reserve engineer battalion commander.  Lisa also walked away from a lucrative career in Houston to take a risk of pursuing the life she really wanted. That move has opened the opportunity for Lisa to work on her #1 Project #DeleteTheAdjective. So how does Lisa do it? Listen and find out. 

Lisa Jaster - Cracking Ribs, Doing Stupid Things, and Why You Need to Ride the Elephant

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #26 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans,” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Garrett Harrell. Garrett's transition began when he left the Marine Raiders after over 20 years in the Corps. Garrett is a transition unicorn because he was able to amass business acumen very quickly. Garrett has been able to leverage that acumen to begin working for himself.  So how does Garrett do it? Listen and find out. 

Garret Harrell - Getting Pigeon Holed, Amassing Business Acumen, and Why You Need to Become Sharp and Pointy

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #25 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans,” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Michael Sarraille. Michael got his start in the military as a Force Recon Marine, eventually crossing over to the Navy to become a SEAL. After getting out, Michael ran into many of the same issues many veterans face: debt, divorce, and an unsatisfying career. Now Michael is the CEO of EF Overwatch and co-author of an Amazon best-selling book: The Talent War.  So how does Michael do it? Listen and find out. 

Michael Sarraille - Impact Over Money, Chipping Away at Complexity, and Why Fortune 500 Companies Might Not be Right for You

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #24 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Brad Scardino. Brad got his start as a crew-chief of the mighty CH-53.  After getting out Brad pursued a number of different paths and ultimately decided to pursue a career in engineering. Now Brad works with Flux to help veterans do the same. If you have ever wanted to pursue a career outside your comfort zone then this is the episode for you. So how does Brad do it? Listen and find out. 

Brad Scardino - Becoming an Engineer, Misconceptions About College, and Reframing Your Thinking About Bad Advice

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 23 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Eric Mitchell. Eric got his start as an infantryman in the Marines in 1994. After getting out, Eric bounced around jobs before having an epiphany about his direction in life. Now Eric is Chairman of the Board for LifeFlip Media, where he helps professional athletes develop their brands.  So how does Eric do it? Listen and find out. 

Eric Mitchell - Ditching Spray and Pray, Having No Fear, and Why You Might Love Sales

Welcome to Episode #22 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.   Today we are interviewing: Richard Tedeschi.   Richard is a pioneer in the study of post-traumatic growth. He has also worked extensively with the military to understand trauma. Additionally, Richard wrote two books on the subject that every veteran should read: "The Post-Traumatic Growth Workbook" and "Transformed by Trauma."   So what does Richard think about trauma and growth? Listen and find out.

Richard Tedeschi - Growth After Trauma, Getting a Handle on Distractions, and Why Your Core Beliefs Might Change

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode #21 of the “Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans” where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in both the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life, and your transition. Those titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing Rob Rens. Rob got his start in the Marines in mortuary services. After getting out, Rob spun on the corporate wheel for several years before landing a role in insurance sales. Now Rob owns his agency and is one of the few people in the world who can make a discussion about insurance entertaining. So how does Rob do it? Listen and find out. 

Rob Rens - The Corporate Wheel, Falling Into Sales, and Respecting Your Risk-Taking Trait

Welcome to Episode #20 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.   Today we are interviewing: Stephen Colon.   Stephen got his start as a logistician in the Marine Corps. After the Marines Stephen found himself in a career path he felt was just him making a bad situation work. Now Stephen runs the podcast production company Knucklehead Media Group and is the host on their flagship podcast Knuckleheads podcast.   So how does Stephen do it? Listen and find out.

Stephen Colon – The 3-Foot Circle, External Pressure Killing Your Creativity, and Why You Need to Get Some Wins

Welcome to Episode #19 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom. Today we are interviewing: Nate Boyer. Nate’s transition story began when he left active duty with the Green Berets to attend the University of Texas, where he earned a starting spot on the football team as a walk-on. Nate went on to gain more national attention for his role in the Colin Kaepernick protest. Now Nate is making films, working with Mission 6 Zero, and featured in the book Deliberate Discomfort. So how does Nate do it all? Listen and find out.

Nate Boyer - Making a Film, Frustration with Politics, and Why You Shouldn't Worry About Starting at the Bottom

Welcome to Episode #18 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.   Today we are interviewing: Jason Van Camp.   Jason went on to found Mission 6 Zero, which helps clients like the Baltimore Ravens, Porsche, and Adobe. Jason went on to found Mission 6 Zero, which helps clients like the Baltimore Ravens, Porsche, and Adobe. Jason recently wrote the book "Deliberate Discomfort," which was an Amazon #1 Release.   So how does Jason do it? Listen and find out.

Jason Van Camp - Upfront Clarity, Doing Business with Friends, and Why You Can't Force Inspiration

Welcome to Episode #17 of the Spotlight Podcast: Success Stories for Veterans, where it is our job to breakdown and analyze Titans in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life and your transition. Those Titans range from NYT best-selling authors to former heads of state to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.  Today we are interviewing: David Rutherford. David has worked with the Navy SEALs, Blackwater, and the CIA.. He also hosted an award-winning podcast in addition to working with the 2019 World-Series Champions Boston Red Sox. David also spends a lot of time focusing on mindset with his company FrogLogic. So how does David do it? Listen and find out.

David Rutherford – Veterans Becoming Hippies, the Destructiveness of the Hero Achetype, and Relieving Your Expectation of Perfection

Our job on "Spotlight: Success Stories for Veterans" is to breakdown and analyze heavy hitters in the military and civilian communities to discover their tactics, mindset, and systems so that you can apply them to your life post-military. Those heavy hitters range from NYT best-selling authors, to former heads of state, to other divergent thinkers who dominate their field by challenging conventional wisdom.