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The People's Architect

Crawford Architects

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Welcome to The People’s Architect, Crawford Architects’ podcast about connecting and engaging people through innovative design. We will be highlighting impactful stories from designing with a people-first mindset. If you’re interested in how well-designed sports facilities can create unique and memorable experiences, then this is the podcast for you.
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Welcome to “Build Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent. I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.
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In this digital first world, the old ways of recruiting are becoming obsolete. Or are they? The talent demands on every business has put TA squarely in the hot seat. Welcome to Talent Acquisition In The Trenches, a real dialogue podcast with talent acquisition pro’s closest to the front line. We want to talk to our peers who are actually doing the heavy lifting day in and day out.
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Frontline Voices

Hoover Institution

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Presented by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Frontline Voices brings you raw, real, and unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform. Hosted by IRON Mike Steadman, Marine Corps Infantry Officer turned social entrepreneur and Hoover Veteran Fellow, this show explores the intersections of service, leadership, and impact in a world full of uncertainty. Frontline Voices is part of the Veteran F ...
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Tough Tech Vets is a podcast series focused on veteran entrepreneurs solving hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software. Hosted by Chris Ricks, a former Naval Submarine Officer and Founder of Starcube, a small modular reactor company that’s focused on building microreactors for critical infrastructure. While there’s a lot of education around traditional startups for veterans, the Touch Tech landscape is a lot less clear. Whether you’re currently building a tough tech product ...
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Those Who Dare

IRONBOUND Media, Sherman Williams, Emily McMahan, Mike Steadman

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Welcome To Those Who Dare, where we amplify the voices of military veterans who consistently step outside their comfort zone, and go above and beyond society's expectations. If you’re a military veteran and want to learn about the innovation ecosystem and how to participate in it as an investor, employee, or entrepreneur, then you’ve come to the right place. This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. Subscribe to ...
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Dog Whistle Branding

IRONBOUND Media, IRON Mike Steadman

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Weekly Tac-planning on marketing, brand strategy, and category design for early & growth stage veteran small businesses, keeping you in the fight and not face down in a rice paddy!
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Step outside your daily bubble and learn from CEOs, product leaders, and bold decision-makers across industries - from tech leaders and sports coaches to Broadway show producers and restaurant owners. Executives Unplugged dives into case studies and coaching lessons to elevate your leadership. 🎙 Subscribe now and get tactical insights, battle-tested playbooks, and leadership perspectives you won’t find elsewhere.
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In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment. With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where…
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From federal service ambitions to founder of three healing organizations, Dr. Jude Black didn’t plan on becoming a therapist – or a CEO. But love, leadership, and military life had other plans. After decades as a military spouse to Colonel Bill Black and holding space for Veterans, Jude turned burnout into boldness. She shares how broken systems, b…
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From Navy Supply Corps officer to CEO of a high-trust, high-impact GovCon firm, Jim O’Farrell has spent his career building teams that lead with mission, culture, and compassion. As the head of AMSG – a 150+ person prime contractor – Jim shares how servant leadership, frontline focus, and feedback-first management built AMSG into one of the most tr…
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What do you get when a former Army Ranger and Green Beret builds a cutting-edge defense tech company? You get Chris Anthony – founder of Teamwork Security, cyber expert, and author of The Veteran Entrepreneur. With combat deployments, a career in the intelligence community, and time as a systems engineer at Johns Hopkins APL, Chris brings a rare mi…
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John S. Berry is a decorated Army Veteran and CEO of Berry Law who has built a mission-driven legal powerhouse from the ground up. With deployments to Bosnia and Iraq, Ranger School under his belt, and a career culminating as a battalion commander, John shares how military leadership forged his no-BS approach to building elite teams. As an example,…
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Channing Walker is the CEO of Longhorn Ventures Holdings and a former leader in the 1st Battalion 7th Special Forces Group. He shares his journey from the battlefield to the boardroom, including how he won an $11M government contract while still active duty. In this episode, conversations explore leadership under pressure, vulnerability as a streng…
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In this powerful episode, Navy veteran and middle school principal Trevor Clayton joins Frontline Voices to share how his military service prepared him for the battle to transform public education. Trevor opens up about his childhood influences, the moment he knew he wanted to teach, and the challenges students face in Title I schools. From celebra…
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In this inspiring episode of Frontline Voices, Dr. Condoleezza Rice joins the show to discuss the origins of the Hoover Institution’s Veteran Fellowship Program and the themes from her book Extraordinary, Ordinary People. She reflects on the power of mentorship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why every veteran, regardless of background—deserves …
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In this episode of The People’s Architect, host Stacey Jones sit down with MJ Knighten, head coach of the University of San Diego’s softball team and former All-American player at Nebraska. Together, they explore the impact of USD’s newly completed Reggie Smith Softball Complex, an architectural and cultural milestone that gives Coach Knighten’s at…
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Ready to ditch the resume buzzwords and hire for true potential? Struggling with your own career pivot or leading teams through change? Join Keith Cowing on Executives Unplugged with Dr. Susan Lovelle, a former professional ballet dancer turned plastic surgeon, now founder & CEO of Balanced Performance, and her long-time colleague Tonya Sook, a Cer…
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In this powerful episode of Frontline Voices, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew shares the realities of community policing, leadership under crisis, and the long road to building trust. From the heartbreaking response to a school shooting to managing protests after George Floyd’s death, Chief Drew reflects on lessons learned, the role of youth e…
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Eric has worked in a range of creative roles with artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Brian Fallon, Darlingside, and Honeyblood. He also contributed to a special project with Philip Glass and filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, in addition to writing, touring, and producing with Augustines. If you’d like to suggest a guest for the podcast, feel free to reac…
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In this powerful and personal episode of Frontline Voices, IRON Mike Steadman sits down with Matthew Brown, Navy veteran and founder of Chimney Trail Health, to talk about the often invisible battle veterans and high performers face: mental health. They unpack the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the hidden costs of unresolved trauma, a…
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In this inaugural episode of Frontline Voices, host “IRON” Mike Steadman is joined by fellow Hoover Veteran Fellow alumnus Greg Eason. Mike opens up about his journey from growing up in a single-parent household, to becoming a Marine Corps officer, entrepreneur, and community leader. Together, they explore the idea of “normalizing excellence,” how …
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On today's episode, we are sharing an incredible live session help within the Rogue Healthcare Community, called Ambassador Insights. This session explored the power of community in healthcare talent acquisition with three amazing ambassadors: Cindy Pereira of LifePoint Health, Brooke Ludford of Endeavor Health, and Gia Johnston of Sutter Health. F…
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James M. Russo shares his journey from Naval Academy graduate, All-American boxer, and Marine Corps C-130 pilot to founder of Altrius Capital Management. Author of "Invest Like an Aardvark," this principled visionary attributes his success to humility. Like an aardvark, a unique unassuming animal, Jim has flipped the script of typical Wall Street i…
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MilSpec Talent executives – Freddie Kim and Charlsey Mahle – weigh the pros and cons of recruitment, highlighting the value of executive search firms in securing top talent while mitigating risks like cultural mismatches and overpromising. For Veteran-owned businesses, tailored strategies and targeted Veteran talent drive retention and culture fit.…
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Chris Lefebvre leverages his military background as a Marine Corps logistics officer and leader to build a resilient team at ISI Professional Services. Transitioning from a project manager to CEO, his discipline and mission-driven mindset fuel a culture focused on the golden rule and rigorous engagement. By emphasizing strategic organizational stru…
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On today's episode, Matt welcomes back Courtnay Wittmershaus, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy at Sharp Healthcare. Since her last appearance, Courtney has been driving major transformation within her TA team, implementing new leadership structures, data-driven reporting, and operational improvements to enhance healthcare rec…
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In this episode of Executives Unplugged, Keith Cowing sits down with Uday Chakravarthi, former head of product at Atlassian and current CEO of Clinch AGI, an agentic AI company revolutionizing how companies sell and grow. Uday shares his journey from idea to his first $100K in revenue in just 12 months, revealing the strategies that fueled his succ…
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On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, continues the conversation with Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, exploring the evolving role of technology in sports architecture. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm…
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On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, is joined by Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, to explore the evolving role of technology in sports architecture. They dive deep into how innovative design decisions, cutting-edge tech, and fan-centric solutions are shaping the futur…
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In this episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris Ricks sits down with Marine veteran Ian Killough, President of Ridgeline Elements, to discuss his journey from military service to tackling one of the most pressing challenges in global supply chains- securing critical minerals. Ian shares how his curiosity about infrastructure funding led to an unexpected …
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What does it take to get back up when life knocks you down? In this episode of Executives Unplugged, Iron Mike Steadman - collegiate boxing champion, veteran, entrepreneur, and business coach - shares his journey from the boxing ring to the boardroom, revealing hard-earned lessons on resilience, branding, and the power of action. Mike takes us insi…
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“Your employer brand isn’t just about attracting talent—it’s about building trust and sustainable relationships in the workforce.” – Josh Dudzik Josh Dudzik, Director of Talent Acquisition with Inova Health, joins me to unpack their success in Hiring Manager relationships. The Innova team won Rogue Hire's Elite Honor Role Raving Fan Hiring Manager …
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On today's episdoe, host James Franklin sits down with Kaitlin Veenstra, Sustainability Leader at Ryan Companies and Emily Hand, Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group. This group of sustainability-focused professionals dive deep into the collaborative efforts that went into creating the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Th…
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In this episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris sits down with Austin Gray, Co-Founder of Blue Water Autonomy and former Navy Intelligence Officer. Austin shares the inspiration behind his company and lessons from Ukraine that are shaping modern maritime fleet composition. They also discuss how improving the government feedback loop can better equip warf…
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"It is staggering how many nurses we are going to need and the demand that will be here by 2030. There is a real deficit, and it's incumbent on the healthcare community to figure out how to use folks to the highest level of their license." - Bronwyn Doyle Bronwyn Doyle, Assistant Vice President of HR at St. Tammany Health System, explores actionabl…
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In this episode of Executives Unplugged, Keith sits down with Wayne Morris, founder of RVNU and seasoned Chief Revenue Officer for multiple Silicon Valley startups. Wayne shares his transformative insights on go-to-market strategies, building sustainable sales teams, and the critical role of truth in creating long-term success. 💡 Key Topics Covered…
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On today's episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris sits down with Mike Gallagher, CEO of AMPS Advanced Modular Power Systems, and Navy Veteran. Mike takes us deep into the current challenges of AMPS, what him and his team are working on, and the lessons he's learned from working in tough tech on a global scale. Learn more about AMPS at www.amp-sys.com Le…
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"There are so many things that are out of our control, but we have a lot within our control. So, change when you can change." – Megan McCall In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Megan McCall, Head of Talent Acquisition and Contingent Workforce at Stanford Healthcare. Megan shared incredible insights from her extensive experien…
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On today's episode, we learn about the background of South Dakota State University, how their student body and stadiums have grown over the years, and how to ensure long term success in the college student athlete landscape. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansa…
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On the first episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris sits down with Ted Slusher, Founder & CEO, Silent Crown and former Pilot in the Air Force. Ted discusses his journey to founding Silent Crown, their unique value due to Ted's experience as a pilot, and how the future of military flight training is being reshaped today. Learn more about Silent Crown at …
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Welcome to “Tough Tech Vets,” a podcast series focused on veteran entrepreneurs solving hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software. I’m your host Chris Ricks. I'm a former Naval Submarine Officer and Founder of Starcube, a small modular reactor company that’s focused on building microreactors for critical infrastructure. Tough Tech …
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“Resume comes in, we're on it in 24 hours and screening them. We're setting up best practices with reminders pre-interview, but we're also making immediate decisions following what is called the dash program. If they want to hire that person, you walk them down to the local HR office, and the offer is made right there on the spot.” – Kevin Law Kevi…
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"Taking care of your team and providing them everything they need to succeed is crucial. Your team's wellbeing must be protected." - Elmerissa Sheets In this episode, Elmerissa Sheets, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Scripps Health, shares her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to leading a high-performing talent acquis…
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“First and foremost, you need to get to know your hiring managers and develop a real-time relationship with them. When I say real time, everything evolves, everything changes. But staying in contact with the hiring managers, getting to know their business, and being considered part of their strategic team.” Today, we sit down with Lisa Dyson, Direc…
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Join us for a candid conversation with Sarah Liebel, President and COO of Nayya, who shares her invaluable insights on maintaining a founder's mindset while empowering teams. Learn about the art of empathetic yet decisive leadership and how to build trust with founders, making swift decisions with limited data in high-stakes environments. Tune in f…
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Join us as Danielle Leong shares her inspiring journey from marketing to becoming Twilio's first female engineer and on to senior leadership roles at companies such as Github and FireHydrant. Danielle opens up about her experiences managing former peers, building self awareness and confidence, communicating transparently and holding people accounta…
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From open heart surgery and Mom's ginger teas, to selling ginger-based beverages in grocery stores across the country, Siwat's story is one of passion and resilience. The episode delves into pivotal moments that shaped Siwat’s leadership style, from teamwork in a hospital, to launching a series of businesses, to inspiration from great coaches such …
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On this episode, host James Franklin sits down with Jerome Jackson, attorney and author of 'The NIL Book: A Complete Guide to Student-Athlete Compensation', and JT Rogan, Executive Director and Founder of the Olé Foundation, to discuss the NIL, and how it is changing the landscape of architecture and design. Find Jerome's book at https://www.thenil…
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What happens when design is the bottleneck? You came up with a great business idea, maybe even raised some capital for it, and then decided to hire an outside design agency, like ours at The MisFits, to build your brand identity. You had good momentum at first, but you can’t agree on the right design yet. Now what. This is a frustrating challenge f…
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When I first took the leap into entrepreneurship full-time, back in 2018, one of the first books I recommended was Allan Dib's, The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand Out From The Crowd. In the book, Allan gives a step by step process for creating a marketing plan that converts warm prospects into paying customers.…
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How do you drive traffic to your website? I know this is a question that I’ve been pondering lately as we continue to grow the MisFits and think of ways to help our clients. One way is through Killer Creative, badass videos, and other forms of content that catch your perfect customers' attention, leading them down a rabbit hole that eventually conv…
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If you’re afraid to invest in your brand, in the words of Logan Roy from the HBO show Succession, You are not serious people. I’m all about staying lean, driving sales, and maximizing profitability. I’m a bootstrapper and proud of it. Truth be told, you can start a business these days with a Google Doc, a menu of products and services, and a hit li…
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