American Hero Show
American Hero Show
Travis Mills and A4 Digital
Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills (82nd Airborne) is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, bestselling author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis brings his unique and inspirational perspective to conversations with American Heroes from military, medical, first responders (and more) backgrounds. Learn about them, and from them through their conversations with Travis - Hero to Hero. This project benefits the Travis Mills Foundation, supporting special-needs veterans and their families.
S1E10 Jenna Lee - SmartHER News
After her time with FOX News, Jenna felt fact-based, non-partisan news was missing in the American media landscape, so she followed her passion and launched SmartHER NewsSupport the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Mar 26, 2022
31 min
S1E9 Leif Babin - Navy SEAL Commander
Leif is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor.  As a SEAL platoon commander, Leif led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi, now he inspires others across America to lead their teams as he once led his in battle.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Mar 25, 2022
35 min
S1E8 Jeremy Staat - NFL star turned Marine
After his good friend and teammate died serving our country overseas, Staat left the NFL behind and followed in Pat Tillman’s steps by enlisting in the Marines before serving overseas.  Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Mar 25, 2022
35 min
S1E7 Ingrid Stanchfield - Maine Boys & Girls Club Founder
COVID couldn’t slow Ingrid down in her mission to support families in her community by leading programs to provide critical childcare and remote learning assistance…Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Mar 25, 2022
23 min
S1E6 Chris Zizza - Inspiring Philanthropist
Adopted as a child; the President and Founder of C&R Flooring now spends his life giving back the gratitude he has found in having a family to love.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Mar 25, 2022
31 min
S1E5 Gary Sinise - Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation helped build the specially adapted smart home the Mills family moved into in 2014.  The acclaimed actor shared how he was “scared to death” and was “shocked into doing more” by the events of 9/11 and how he became so active in the service life after that unforgettable day.  Gary calls Travis an inspiration for persevering through such a challenging experience and still somehow keeping a sense of humor about it.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Feb 21, 2022
35 min
S1E4 Anthony Robles - Champion Wrestler
Born without one leg, Anthony has faced unique challenges since birth but has believed he can become unstoppable through perseverance and drive - so much so that he was an undefeated high school wrestler who became the NCAA Wrestling Champion in 2011. He shares how his mother inspired and motivated his excellence by instilling a mentality where he is always challenging himself to be better. But Anthony also says there are times where the will to prove naysayers wrong has been a motivating factor in his life as well.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Feb 21, 2022
31 min
S1E3 Pete Roberts - Founder of Origin USA
The President & CEO at Origin USA shares how he was inspired to launch a business in his basement, eventually build a factory and expand over many states - all simply because someone told him he didn’t have the freedom to do so. Pete talks about how his company fills the void that exists between the different generations of Americans in a variety of ways.USA US Veterans United Military America American Inspiring Inspirational Servicemen Servicewomen Service Motivational Motivation Speaker Keynote VA Gary Sinise FoundationSupport the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Feb 21, 2022
27 min
S1E2 Pam Swan - Veterans United Director of Military Relations
The VP of Military Relations and Business Development at Veterans United shares how growing up in a large family without running water inspired her to give back in many ways as an adult. As a military spouse, she has intimate knowledge of the special challenges servicemen and women face in a variety of different parts of life. What’s the secret to being a better person and making our country better? Pam will tell you on episode two of The American Hero Show.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Feb 21, 2022
28 min
S1E1 Meet Travis and Tim
Get to know Travis and Tim in the debut episode of The American Hero Show. What led Travis to the US Army? Learn how doctors and nurses saved his life after stepping in an IED - and what his first words and biggest questions were upon coming out of a coma following surgery. Travis has a tremendous positive outlook on life and says he often forgets how difficult the 19-month recovery was but he also shares about how he deals with the occasional dark days he still encounters and how inspiring and helping others drives him.Support the show (https://www.classy.org/give/392299/#!/donation/checkout)
Feb 21, 2022
18 min
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