Transition Out Of Military Episodes

#89 - Todd Simmons - Courageous Leadership & Authentic Living
Aug. 21, 2025

#89 - Todd Simmons - Courageous Leadership & Authentic Living

Todd Simmons is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Courageous Leadership Alliance. As a seasoned educator, executive coach, organizational culture influencer, international keynote speaker and business leader, Todd strives to build a coalition of change agents sharing a common aim for building…
#86 - Connecting Rural Veterans to Resources and Support - Michelle Lang
July 14, 2025

#86 - Connecting Rural Veterans to Resources and Support - Michelle Lang

Send us a text In this impactful episode of Passing The Torch, host Martin Foster sits down with Michelle Lang, founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute (OHRS), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting rural and small-town veterans and their families. Michelle shares her personal journey, including her h…
#85 - Blake Stilwell - Humor and Humanity
July 14, 2025

#85 - Blake Stilwell - Humor and Humanity

Send us a text In this episode of “Passing The Torch,” host Martin Foster sits down with Blake Stilwell—an accomplished writer, editor, and combat photographer who was recently named editor in chief at We Are the Mighty. The conversation dives deep into Blake’s unconventional and winding journey th…
#84 - Josh White - From Service to Self-Discovery
July 10, 2025

#84 - Josh White - From Service to Self-Discovery

Send us a text In this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster sits down with Josh White, host of the Herofront podcast, core member of Team Departing Sin, and a recent military retiree. The conversation takes listeners through Josh's transition from military lif…
#78 - Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting
April 5, 2025

#78 - Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting

Send us a text Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today). In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger R…
Ep. 76: Michael 'Rod' Rodriguez: Healing Through Action
March 6, 2025

Ep. 76: Michael 'Rod' Rodriguez: Healing Through Action

Send us a text Background: Michael “Rod” Rodríguez joined the U.S. Army in 1992, becoming a Green Beret in 1997 and serving as a Sniper Instructor at Fort Bragg until his medical retirement in 2013 due to combat injuries. With ten deployments, Rod’s military career was marked by significant contrib…
Ep. 67: The Bird Clock and Millennial Veterans with Jenna Carlton
Nov. 10, 2024

Ep. 67: The Bird Clock and Millennial Veterans with Jenna Carlton

Send us a text Jenna Carlton is the founder of The Millennial Veteran and the podcast Vet Chats. She utilizes her voice and platforms to engage in conversations with other veterans, focusing on their experiences and perspectives. Her Instagram page reaches millions of veterans per month and provide…
Ep. 65: Travis Wilson - Four Corners of an Envelope
Oct. 22, 2024

Ep. 65: Travis Wilson - Four Corners of an Envelope

Martin Foster sits down with Travis Wilson, a decorated 21-year military veteran and former US Army Green Beret, to discuss his journey and insights on physical fitness, mental health, and purpose after military service.
Guest: Travis Wilson
Ep 37: Shane Pilgrim: From Military Veteran to Business Advisor - Embracing Transitions and Redefining Success
Sept. 5, 2023

Ep 37: Shane Pilgrim: From Military Veteran to Business Advisor - Embracing Transitions and Redefining Success

How do you define wealth and success? Listen to Shane Pilgrim's insightful take on these concepts, along with his compelling stories and experiences. A podcast episode not to be missed! #Wealth #Success #ShanePilgrimPodcast