We break into our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special interview...This week we welcome friend of the show James Hodgman, United States Air Force Technical Sergeant and spokesman for Team RWB Solano.  James talks about the upcoming 9/11 Stair Climb in Mill Valley, California, to honor the first responders who responded to the terrorist attacks on 9/11.  The Solano Team RWB chapter will meet at Old Mill Park at 64 Cascade Dr. in Mill Valley at 9 a.m. to begin the stair climb on September 16th.   The stair climb challenges participants to scale 2,200 stairs while ..read more

This week we welcome Jason Herrick, author of the Life Long Learners series.  Jason's first book My Jesus Song is a bedtime lullaby that will remind your child of Jesus's love throughout all the stages of their life.  My Jesus Song started as a private story Jason created for his boys, but soon blossomed in to a fully illustrated launching point for his Life Long Learner Series.  Drawing from his faith, Jason creates a soothing and welcoming addition to the end of day routine.  We discuss the challenges of self publishing a children's book, finding an illustrator, and takin ..read more

This week we welcome Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology.  Humans have been searching for the secret to longevity since the beginning of time.  So, it’s no surprise that synthetic HGH treatments made their way onto the market and promised aging adults and athletes alike the fountain of youth.  But, in addition to being costly and injectable, they’ve also long been associated with a laundry list of serious side effects like joint pain, swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even type 2 diabetes.  For over a decade BioProtein Technology has worked with over 1500 o ..read more

This week we welcome Charles Brown, two-term President of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).  From a very young age, Brown knew he wanted to serve his nation and had a calling to work with military aircraft. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1985 and was trained in aviation ordinance. In 1986, Brown sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of a diving accident while serving in Cherry Point, NC.  During his initial rehabilitation at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Spinal Cord Injury center in Augusta, GA, he was introduced to PVA and became a member of the Southeastern Chapte ..read more

This week we welcome Rebecca Briggs, Gold Star wife and founder of the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation.  Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard unit as a Special Missions Aviator.  He and his fellow airmen were flying in a HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter when they crashed on the afternoon of March 15 near the city of Al-Qa’im in western Iraq, where they were performing combat search and rescue operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the American-led coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria ..read more

This week we welcome C. David Cain to the show.  David is the President and CEO of Heroes Home Advantage, the largest hero rebate program in the country for buying or selling real estate.  Heroes Home Advantage is a network of Realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies, and more who wanted to do something to give back to those who protect, serve and care for our country and community.  The program offers military, law enforcement, firefighters, health care, emergency personnel, and teachers a discount or rebate when purchasing real estate.  Heroes Home A ..read more

This week we welcome Don Culp, father and Warrant Officer in the United States Army.  On January 16th, 2009, Don welcomed the newest edition of the Culp family, Braelyn Aubrey.  When she was born, Braelyn never would make eye contact with her mother or Don.  Within the first six months, she was flown by helicopter to a children's hospital.  She had absence and myoclonic seizures and became very lethargic.  This is when Don's family started uncovering some of the causes behind the lack of eye contact.  After several doctor's appointments and a few hospitalizations ..read more

This week we welcome Navy Seal, Dave Berkenfield.  Dave discusses signing on to be part of the American Legion's Be The One Campaign.  We talk about the American Legion and their history of advocating for veterans.  Their newest program is focused on combating veteran suicide.  Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.  The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults.  The American Legion is activating a national platform to reduce the ..read more

This week we welcome TSgt James Hodgman to discuss transitioning from military to civilian life.  James is a former Security Forces airman, and current public affairs photographer, for the United States Air Force.  Anticipating his separation from the military, James wanted to set himself up for success.  To that end, he applied and was accepted into the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.  The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships dur ..read more

This week we welcome Kevin Bloom, founder of the Optimal Warrior.  Kevin identifies the Optimal Warrior as individuals dedicated to identifying their inner fears, facing them head on, and taking action to become the best version of themselves. They are men and women of strong will and deep inner purpose. They understand that life is never complete and the challenges will never end. They have fallen in love with the process of growth, vibrancy, and LIVING. Instead of letting the outside world overcome them, they look within, they take each day as if it were their last, and they fight for w ..read more