Military
Serving In And Beyond The Uniform
My Service Journey
When I was just 17 years old, my parents took me to several recruiting offices- across the branches- and after a few bad experiences and almost joining the Air Force, I ended up joining the United States Navy. Featured here is my prototype graduation.
During my time in service, I did not get to sail with classic American heroes. Instead, I personally experienced and encountered toxic and neglectful leadership, suicides, a murder, addiction, mil-on-mil violence, blackmail, bribery, lies, and people being disregarded as human.
God has aligned my life to serve beyond the uniform- both the military populace and civilians. Below you'll find photographs of me working with different military non-profits, veterans, civilian organizations, and veteran businesses.
Through podcasting, speaking, writing, and networking, I hope to continue to influence, impact, and inspire. My ultimate (long-term) goal is to help create better mentorship for new military members and create a better military environment overall.
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This Book Is Still In Production And I'm Looking For Contributing Authors!
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The Intersections Of Morality & Courage
Above is the title of my chapter, featured in the book pictured here. Writing is one of the mediums through which I hope to reach people, share my military experience, and enact change.
In it, I explore how courage and bravery aren't just about the dramatic physical feats you see, but also the quiet moments of moral decision-making. I share about my experience in boot camp, just a few weeks after I turned eighteen, where I was faced with a potential homicide-suicide. I had people's lives and careers in my hands, and this story reveals the complex between protecting lives and considering the consequences of our actions when faced with an indeterminable situation.
Read It Here: www.bookofsurvivaltothrival.com
Listen To Me Read My Chapter
Talk Title: Amplifying Veteran Voices With Podcasting
Description:Podcasting has become one of the most powerful ways for veterans to share stories, build communities, and shape conversations. In this panel, experienced veteran podcasters discuss how they launched their shows, grew their audiences, and used podcasting to amplify authentic military voices. The conversation will explore storytelling, audience engagement, consistency, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you are thinking about starting a podcast or looking to grow one, this session offers practical insight and real-world experience from creators actively shaping the veteran podcast space.
Join Us This Year:MAY 20–22, 2027 | FORT WORTH, TX
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