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Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance: Isaac Belden ...

In this episode of the Mission43 Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Beldon, Iraq War veteran and founder of the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA), to explore his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership.

Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance: Isaac Belden (POD#062)
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A Marines Mission in Business Ownership: James ...

In this episode of the Mission43 podcast, former Marine and cybersecurity entrepreneur James McCarter shares his inspiring journey from military service to founding his own company, Shadowscape. James opens up about the challenges veterans often face when transitioning to civilian life, including finding purpose, managing lingering anger, and carving out a meaningful career outside of the military. James describes his path into the cybersecurity industry, the obstacles he’s overcome as a startup founder, and the grit required to build a business from the ground up. James also speaks to the value of community, describing how he initially approached Mission43 with skepticism but ultimately found it to be a supportive network for veterans and entrepreneurship. He also discusses the importance of family and quality time, while sharing hard-earned wisdom on resilience, ambition, and defining success on one’s own terms.

A Marines Mission in Business Ownership: James McCarter (POD#061)
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From Airborne Soldier to Civilian Life: Nick ...

In this episode of the Mission43 Podcast, we talk with Nick Johnson, an Army veteran, Military Spouse, and member of the Mission43 Employment team. Nick shares stories from his personal life including his journey of joining the Army Airborne and the struggles he’s faced (and overcame) while transitioning back to civilian life. Nick opens up about his mental health struggles and how counseling and support networks played a key role in his recovery. The discussion highlights Mission43’s holistic approach to veteran support, focusing on employment, education, and building strong networks. Nick is also passionate about connecting veterans and military spouses with Idaho employers, helping them navigate the job market and building successful lives in Idaho after the military. Listen in and learn some valuable lessons from Nick’s jump back into civilian life.

From Airborne Soldier to Civilian Life: Nick Johnson (POD#060)
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Balancing Combat, Motherhood, & Life After ...
Balancing Combat, Motherhood, & Life After the Military: Stephanie Toomey-Johnson (POD#059)
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From Navy SEAL to CEO: Cole Petrie (POD#058)

In this episode of the Mission43 Podcast, host Dan Nelson sits down with Cole Petrie, the newly appointed CEO of Higher Ground. Higher Ground is a nonprofit organization based in Sun Valley, Idaho, dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities. They also serve military veterans and first responders with visible and invisible disabilities. The secret to their success is outdoor recreational therapy to assist the healing process and unlock every individual's potential! Cole, a former Navy SEAL, shares his journey from military service to leading Higher Ground and enhancing the quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education.

From Navy SEAL to CEO: Cole Petrie (POD#058)

Outdoor Youth-Mentorship Program Co-Founders: Brian and Kevin Bjornson (Pod #004)

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Brian and Kevon Bjornson are native Idahoans and the co-founders of Generation Wild.  As young boys, they experienced the outdoors with their father who taught them the simple pleasures to be found while hiking, camping and fly fishing.  As they got older, Brian and Kevon grew in their appreciation for the outdoors and wanted to share their experience with the youth here in the Treasure Valley.  After mentoring youth through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, Brian and Kevon decided to embark upon creating their own youth mentorship program and Generation Wild was formed.

Generation Wild is a 501c3 non-profit that leverages the outdoors and the natural beauty of Idaho to make a positive impact on the lives of our younger generation.  Through fly fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors they strive to develop friendships, share their passion for the outdoors, teach life-long skills, and create leaders for the future. Their goal is to help the younger generation find direction in their lives through spending time in solitude.

Mission43 is looking forward to working with Generation Wild in the future. Learn more about Generation Wild and connect with them to get invovled:

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Director of Veteran Programs at The Marcus Institute For Brain Health: Spencer Milo (Pod #003)

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Spencer Milo is the Director of Veteran Programs at the Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) in Denver, Colorado. He’s as good as they come and you could say he is over-qualified for his role in this position. He was seriously wounded in both Iraq and Afghanistan, suffering blast injuries that changed his life forever, but now influence his approach to helping other veterans and their families who have experienced similar injuries.

Through an incredible $30 million seed grant from the Marcus Foundation (Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot), the Marcus Institute for Brain Health was launched in 2016 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. They exist because we now know that there are clear changes in functioning after brain injury. MIBH fills this critical need with comprehensive and customized care totally free to military families.

Mission43 is proud to work closely with Spencer Milo and the Marcus Institute for Brain Health in connecting those we know who have suffered brain injuries in combat or training. We are confident in saying they are best-in-class for treatment of TBI in the country.

Learn more about the Marcus Institute for Brain Health:

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Founder of VOB Cafe Mulé and Co-Owner of Iron Mule: Matty Bishop (POD #002)

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We sit down with Matty Bishop, founder of Cafe Mulé and co-owner of Iron Mule Coffee Company, in his new roasting facility in Boise, Idaho. Join us to hear about his military experience, his foray into the corporate world, and now his life as an entrepreneur.

Learn more and support this great Idaho-based business run by all-around good dudes!:

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