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Today's guest, Chef James Yates, is in the business of cooking for superstars. Join us as we delve into the world of high-end cuisine for celebrities and athletes.

Who Is Chef James Yates:

Discover the culinary secrets that fuel the world's biggest stars, from Hollywood's silver screens to the adrenaline-pumping stadiums. In an exclusive interview, Chef James Yates shares his remarkable journey and the delicious stories behind his creations. Get ready to savor a feast of insights and inspiration in this episode of 'Cooking for Superstars.'"

Where Can I Follow Chef James Yates:

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From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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Today's guest is athlete, cyclist and speaker, Josh Quigley. What a ride it's been for Josh, from surviving a head on collision to cycling around the world.

Who Is Josh Quigley:

t's a tale of determination, grit, and pure, raw human endurance. Having been shared with the likes of Airbnb, Sky TV, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rapha, Josh Quigley's powerful story engages and inspires.

No stranger to adversity, Josh has overcome obstacle after obstacle in the last 7 years. Mental health challenges. A failed suicide attempt. A near fatal crash, hit by a car doing 70mph whilst cycling across America. And yet, he's still here telling his story.

Drawing on huge mental strength and resilience, Josh pushed through these chapters. What happened next?

Josh completed his 26,000-mile cycle round the world at the 8th attempt, cycling 2,179 miles in 7 days to set a Guinness World Record. He impacted thousands of lives, through charity fundraising and public speaking work with young people in schools UK-wide.

Where Can I Follow Josh Quigley:

Official Website: www.joshquigley2026.com/

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest is best-selling author, Rick Jones. We go into detail about his career and books, while unmasking the Vatican Knights.

Who Is Rick Jones:

Rick Jones was born and raised in the Boston area and moved to Las Vegas in the early eighties where he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in English. He is retired from law enforcement and currently resides in Las Vegas where he writes fulltime.

Rick Jones is also the bestselling author of the Vatican Knight series, which is in pre-development to become a television series through Amber Entertainment with Ileen Maisel (Dangerous Liaisons and The Golden Compass) acting as executive producer. He is also the bestselling author of the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS; and the bestselling action/adventure series, THE CRYPTS OF EDEN, THE THRONES OF EDEN, CITY BENEATH THE SEA, THE SACRED VAULT, CITY WITHIN THE CLOUDS and CITY BENEATH THE ICE, along with the standalone THE MENAGERIE in the Savage/Moore action-adventure series. He has also collaborated with author Rick Chesler on FIRST STRIKE.

The first seven books in the Vatican Knights series in Germany, published as Die Ritter Des Vatikan for Luzifer-Verlag, have all been on the bestseller charts becoming #1 on Amazon for Political and Military Thriller. To date, Rick Jones has sold more than 500,000 ebooks worldwide.

Where Can I Follow Rick Jones:

Official Website

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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Today's guest, Scottish singer / songwriter, John Taylor, joins us to talk about his career, and latest album with hits like, Standing On a Mountain. Who Is John Taylor: John Taylor is a Scottish singer songwriter with songs in multiple TV shows, movies and commercials in the USA which has given him number one downloads and chart positions around the world. John released his ninth studio album "The world's gone mad" in 2023 and this year his songs have been used in the movie Dog Gone which was the #1 global movie on Netflix and also in the hit Amazon Prime show Daisy Jones and the six.  Music and Career: John's music spans many albums along with music in numerous movies, TV shows and commercials. Albums - https://www.johntaylor.us/buy-albums.php Film and TV - https://www.johntaylor.us/music-in-film-and-tv.php Where Can I Follow John Taylor: Official Website - https://www.johntaylor.us/ LinkedIn - John Taylor Facebook - John Taylor From Your Host: "I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace Follow Charles: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram - chalwallace About NGBN TV: NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence. If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us. For more information, go to: NGBN TV Our Sponsor: This episode has been brought to you by Wolfinger Consulting, be sure to visit them at: Official Website - Wolfinger Consulting www.wolfingerforensics.com

Today's guest, former UK Paratrooper, Mike Chadwick, is a coach and author who is helping people with conquering challenges and defying limits.

Who Is Mike Chadwick:

Head of Performance and the founder of Tactical Athlete, Mike and his team of performance experts now coach elite sporting and Tactical Athletes from around the world, including organizations such as the UFC and international Special Forces.

Background:

Mike was at the forefront of changing the way British Army train today. His vision was to create an army of Tactical Athletes, where he was awarded multiple times in doing so.

His methods are tried and tested from Tactical Athletes around the globe, boasting the highest pass rates for soldiers going through the most arduous military courses in the country. You can learn more about his philosophy of coaching in his best-selling book The Red On Revolution.

Where Can I Follow Mike Chadwick:

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YouTube - Coach Mike Chadwick

Official Website - Coach Mike Chadwick

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Paul Moore, has been bringing the echoes of Éire in Philly and its surrounding areas for many years with his music.

Who Is Paul Moore:

He is a singer / songwriter who, along with his bands, Blackthorn, Paddy's Well and The Paul Moore Band have been entertaining audiences all around the Philadelphia area for many years. Paul's voice has a way of making you feel like you are sitting at a pub in Ireland.

Background:

A proud graduate of North Catholic high school, music and family have always gone hand in hand for Moore. Growing up, it wasn’t unusual for his family to sit around and have a singing session. He didn’t own a piano, but his parents could afford to rent an accordion. He parlayed that into a great side gig, playing all over the area and many times in Ireland.

Where Can I Follow Paul Moore:

Facebook - Paul Moore

Upcoming Schedule:

Friday (Sept 1) - Great American Pub (Conshohocken) - First Friday of every month @ 6:30

Saturday (Sept 2) - Anglesea Pub N Wildwood @ 9pm

Sunday (Sept 3) - The Wharf Wildwood @ 7pm

Irish Weekend (Sept 22-24) - The Inlet N Wildwood @ 2pm

Irish Weekend (Sept 23) - Anglesea Pub N Wildwood @ 7pm

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Gordon Foot, spent 19 years as a member of the UK Royal Navy on nuclear submarines and today he looks to share his life lessons from the sea.

Who Is Gordon Foot:

Gordon is a retired Weapons Engineering Manager of the UK Royal Navy having served a 19-year career in nuclear submarines on special operations.

Gordon Foot is a consultant and operates in a ship borne senior leadership role as a Senior Client Representative supervising offshore operations on major offshore wind farms, oil and gas and environmental projects.

Background:

Recipient of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service 2021

University of Plymouth UK – MBA Maritime Operations

Middlesex University UK – MSc Professional Practice in Maritime Client Representation

University of Leicester UK - MSc Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management

Coventry University UK - MA Maritime Security

Fellow: Nautical Institute (NI), Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), International Association of Maritime Security Professionals (IAMSP)

Fellow & Chartered member - Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

Associate Member - Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)

Visiting lecturer - JFD/National Hyperbaric Centre - Conducting Leadership Client Representative training

Volunteer - Hon. Secretary – Council Member - Nautical Institute UK SW Branch, Vice President & Executive Secretary – International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, IIRSM Fellowship Assessor, IIRSM Training Courses Approval External Assessor, Lead Managing Member - Offshore Safe Professionals Register (2016-2021), Maritime UK, Maritime careers ambassador to schools (‘Inspiring the Future’ program)

Advocate – Mentoring at sea, Women in maritime careers and STEM, Safety Leadership, maritime careers promotion.

ISPS qualified CSO and SSO including anti-piracy trained.

Retired Naval air dive supervisor and now sports PADI Divemaster

Where Can I Follow Gordon Foot:

LinkedIn - Gordon Foot

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Michael Laidler, is a father, coach, professional speaker and best-selling author of the book, Greatness Beyond the Badge.

Who Is Michael Laidler:

Michael has had a diverse and impactful journey that has shaped his passion for personal development and leadership. Growing up in Miami, Florida, under the care of a single mother and grandmother, he learned resilience and self-reliance at an early age due to the absence of a father figure. The challenges of his upbringing taught him the importance of self-leadership and adaptability in navigating life's uncertainties.

At just 19 years old, Michael embarked on a career as a police officer in Tallahassee, Florida. Seeking further growth and diverse experiences, Michael transitioned to become a Border Patrol Agent in Laredo, Texas, where he served as a K-9 Handler and a member of specialized field units. As he sought more challenging roles, he joined the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Within this agency, he embraced positions of increasing responsibility, each contributing to his development as a well-rounded law enforcement officer. These positions included Correctional Officer, Special Investigative Services Technician, Lieutenant, Special Investigative Agent and Employee Development Manager. Each of these roles developed his expertise as a law enforcement officer.

Michael's Mission:

His mission is to motivate, inspire, and ignite high-stress individuals worldwide. Michael is committed to transforming lives and mindsets through engaging keynotes, transformative seminars, and comprehensive 360 leader assessments. His focus is on empowering personal development and fostering strong leadership skills, enabling individuals to thrive in demanding environments.

Michael's Vision:

Michael's vision is to be a global leader in building and empowering high stress people across the world. He aspires to be recognized as a respected and reputable authority in the field of personal development and leadership, setting the standard for excellence.

Where Can I Follow Michael Laidler:

Official Website - Michael Laidler

LinkedIn - Michael Laidler

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Rick Cooper, is a former officer in the London Fire Service, GB athlete, personal trainer, educator, now coach and speaker who is inspiring a thriving MENtality in others.

Who Is Rick Cooper:

Pulling on a density of real-world application, his energy, presence, and proven insights fill a room with relentless passion and inspiration to explore becoming the best you can be.

Rick Cooper is a former officer in the London Fire Service, rugby player, GB athlete, personal trainer, educator, now coach and speaker. He has the rare commodity of knowledge and experience to call upon in guiding and supporting others in living an extraordinary life.

Rick provides a unique perspective of dual exposure of high pressure, high stress environments, to the intimate personable space of mental and physical change. He will set a fire to the seat of every individual and team he connects with to ignite action for a remarkable transformative experience.

Rick holds qualification awards as an accredited Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner Master Coach, Educator and Trainer, Assessor of Vocational Achievement. He is also a Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer and Strength Coach.

Teams and Corporate:

Winning is truly forged when we are brave enough & courageous enough to paint outside the lines & face head on to what truly enhances performance, increases profit margin or connect our teams to fulfill potential. It’s the world class ability to connect to the heart of others, build rapport, deepen relationships & become world class communicators.

Be that the sports field or battlefield of the corporate world, winning is a formula set in belonging & fulfilment.

The Education Athlete:

This innovative & pioneering program will help 13-18 year old young men. It will allow them to have clarity on who they are, what they value. They will gain the confidence to drive towards who they want to be and where they want to go.

It will challenge them to step up & take responsibility for their lives.

Rick's aim is to develop & empower young men to live an authentic life of independence, passion, with a deep sense of self & purpose.

Where Can I Follow Rick Cooper:

Official Website: https://www.rick-cooper.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-cooper-516660183/

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Erik Westrum, is a former professional hockey player turned author, coach and speaker who is now helping people making the shift to elite.

Who Is Erik Westrum:

Erik Westrum is a former professional hockey player, author, motivational speaker, leadership coach, and entrepreneur at heart.

He has had a passion to help others since he was a young child, and this has not changed as he continues to fulfill his purpose in life—to be a Servant Leader.

During his hockey playing years, he faced daily challenges to make it to the top. By implementing the tools and strategies discussed in his book, he was able to consistently perform at the top of his game. After retiring from hockey and trying to figure out the next step in life, Erik struggled with finding out what success looked like being off the ice. He shortly realized the steps and tools he used as a high-performing athlete could transfer to many other areas of life. And once again, his life changed dramatically.

After coaching hundreds of people over the past 22 years, Erik has helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back. Through this process he has established the principles and processes of Becoming Elite and what it takes to transform your life using 4 proven pillars of performance. Life’s too short to not try and become elite.

This book will help you learn how to make simple adjustments to your day and with consistency, over time you will develop better habits to get you to the top of your game—becoming elite!

Becoming Elite:

Becoming Elite focuses on the Four Proven Pillars of Performance:

Pillar 1: The Psychological Shift – Transformation begins with your mind. Are you currently in a fixed or growth mindset?

Pillar 2: The Physical Shift – Physical activity is key to performance and productivity. How active are you right now?

Pillar 3: The Spiritual Shift– Knowing who you are and being at peace. What are your beliefs and values?

Pillar 4: The Emotional Shift – Being intentional in how you show up. Are you choosing to live intentionally?

Where Can I Follow Erik Westrum:

Official Website - Erik Westrum

LinkedIn - Erik Westrum

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guests, Jonny Grayshon, is a former professional rugby player turned trainer and coach who is now helping those scrumming for success and tackling life's challenges.

Who Is Jonny Grayshon:

Jonny spent over 12 years at the pinnacle of professional sport, with over 200 Super League appearances. Renowned for his mental toughness, upon retiring from professional sport Jonny became an elite-level strength and conditioning coach. He's the founder of an international body transformation business that has changed the lives of over 1,000 clients to date. He's a proud dad of two and is committed to doing the inner work required to understand what true masculinity looks like in the second peak of life.

NXT 45:

Too many men are struggling to navigate midlife with catastrophic consequences to family, relationships, communities and society. Our mission is to change the conversation about men's health. Empowering and educating men to become the best versions of themselves in the second half of life.

Where Can I Follow Jonny and NXT 45:

Official Website - NXT 45

LinkedIn - Jonny Grayshon

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guests, Joey Bowen and Drew Beech are co-founders of "Few Will Hunt". They join me today to talk about their community and motivational apparel line.

Few Will Hunt

Our Story:

It all started in 2017.

For a year straight, two cousins, Joey and Drew, spent their daily commutes through the gritty streets of Philadelphia on the phone together.

On these calls, they talked about business and life — especially the concerning trends of self-entitlement and shortcut-seeking that they were witnessing in society.

These trends made them feel alone in an ever-softening world. “Are we the only ones that still believe in the power of hard work?”, Drew asked. Joey responded, “It’s like we say at my hunting cabin — everybody wants to eat, but few will hunt.”

This statement perfectly summed up their frustrations with society. It became their mantra.

Everybody wants the fit body, the big promotion, the good life, the successful business… but very, very few people are willing to work hard, risk, and suffer for these results.

In that moment, they made a pact.

Through their own hard work, they would start a countermovement to put society back on track. Aptly named Few Will Hunt®, their movement would leave a lasting impression on the world by restoring the dignity of hard work.

That same night, Joey (from the tech industry) designed a t-shirt with their mantra and Drew (already in the apparel industry) put it into production. This first, humble Few Will Hunt t-shirt would serve as the flag for their movement.

Community:

They started an Instagram community and focused on creating inspiring, educational content to help others like them endure pain and embrace risk as they worked hard toward their goals.

By mid 2018, the Few Will Hunt® community was growing and it was hungry for more apparel. Community members didn’t want to just read the hard-hitting statements from Few Will Hunt’s Instagram posts.

Apparel:

They felt the Few Will Hunt® movement in themselves, and they wanted to wear it on themselves.

After a year of community-building through content only, Joey and Drew got serious about their apparel and officially treating this like a family business.

And they were strongly aligned with the impact that they wanted to leave on the world.

FEW WILL HUNT® APPAREL IS NOW TESTED, TRUSTED, AND WORN BY HARD WORKERS IN OVER 75 COUNTRIES.

You’ll see it on the backs of the hard workers everywhere — from budding writers pounding their keyboards at your local coffee shop to professional fighters pounding their opponents under the bright lights of the UFC octagon.

Through painstaking, relentless hard work, Joey and Drew have grown the Few Will Hunt® movement from 100 hard workers in 2017 to over 100,000 hard workers today.

Their impact has become undeniable in society…

And the best part is WE (yes, including you reading this now) are just getting started.

Let's hunt!

Where Can I Follow Few Will Hunt (Joey Bowen & Drew Beech):

Official Website - Few Will Hunt

Instagram - Joey Bowen

Instagram - Drew Beech

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

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Today's guest, adventure / mountaineer, author and motivational speaker, Alex Staniforth joins the show to talk about how he is looking to help people through his charity, Mind Over Mountains.

Who is Alex Staniforth:

This isn’t your typical story about climbing Everest. I had an unassuming and fairly ordinary beginning brought up in Kelsall, near Chester, but like many others, had an Everest to climb before even reaching base camp.

Suffering a mild form of epilepsy at nine years old shattered my confidence and self-esteem with panic attacks and anxiety. Relentless bullying throughout school and a lifelong stammer in my speech left me in a ‘victim’ mindset. A fateful encounter with paragliding on holiday aged thirteen unearthed a passion for the outdoors – a way to prove myself wrong and choose my challenges instead. I began to question these self-limiting beliefs through outdoor challenges and learning that we can’t always choose our challenges – but we can choose how we respond.

Everest:

The question captivated me and climbing to the summit of the worlds’ highest peak seemed the ultimate achievement. I climbed Mont Blanc in 2012 aged 17 and headed to the Himalayas for the first time in 2013 to attempt Mera Peak (6,476m) and Baruntse (7,129m). Challenges are a great opportunity to create something bigger, and fundraising for charities also led to being selected as a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer through Chester.

I’ve always had the support and belief of my parents, albeit they were never going to sign a cheque for the Everest expedition, nor was my job washing pots in the local pub. I was going to have to find a way or make one and have single-handedly funded my expeditions through corporate sponsorship.

My first attempt to climb Everest in 2014 ended in disaster with an avalanche which tragically killed sixteen people and cancelled the expedition. In 2015 I returned when our team were trapped on the mountain with my team as a huge earthquake struck Nepal and devastated the country, whilst taking the lives of three team-mates at base camp.

Where Can I Follow Alex Staniforth:

Chris can be found on:

Alex Staniforth on LinkedIn

Official Website - Alex Staniforth

From Your Host:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys." ~Charles Wallace

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About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network. It serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience. Please reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Our Sponsor:

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Today's guest, mental health advocate, inspirational/motivational speaker and successful small business owner, Chris Smith, shares his journey from incarceration and addiction to relentless force of inspiration.

Who is Chris Smith:

Chris Smith's journey from a dark past of incarceration, addiction, and mental health struggles to becoming an inspirational speaker, mental health advocate, and successful small business owner is nothing short of remarkable. His life is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit.

Today, Chris stands tall as an influential motivational speaker, captivating audiences with his raw honesty, captivating storytelling, and infectious enthusiasm. His powerful words resonate deeply, providing hope and encouragement to countless individuals who are navigating their own journeys of personal growth and recovery.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Chris has channeled his entrepreneurial spirit into the creation of a successful small business. Drawing from his life experiences, he has built a thriving enterprise that not only generates economic opportunities but also serves as a platform for promoting social change. Through his business, he actively supports other individuals in recovery, providing them with employment and a chance to rebuild their lives.

Chris Smith's story is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit and the capacity for transformation. From the depths of despair, he has risen to become an inspiration to others, dedicating his life to helping people overcome adversity and find their own path to recovery and success. With unwavering determination, he continues to empower and uplift those around him, leaving an indelible mark on the world and proving that even the darkest past can lead to a bright and promising future.

Where Can I Follow Chris Smith:

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Today's guest is a camp stove cook and an inspirational addiction and mental health speaker, Harrison (Fell Foodie) Ward, shares his journey from the flames of struggle to the flavors of triumph.

Who is Fell Foodie:

Harrison Ward is a proud Cumbrian who has turned the mountainous landscape he calls home into his kitchen. After discovering a passion for hiking in 2016 following a drastic life change, it wasn’t long before a lifetime love of cooking was merged with this new vice. Harrison can often be found creating delicious, restaurant style meals on minimal camping equipment up in the hills or voicing his struggles with mental health and alcoholism on various platforms and stages.

What Does Fell Foodie Mean:

Fell is from Old Norse; Fell and Fjall. It originally referred to an area of uncultivated high ground but now more often used as reference to the mountains and hills of the Lake District.

Foodie is somebody who loves food in many formats and variations. An enthusiast with a passion for all things culinary. Slightly less pretentious term for a gourmet or gastronome.

Being a proud Cumbrian and a food fanatic, Harrison decided to merge the two!

Where Can I Find Fell Foodie:

Harrison has been featured on/by many media outlets—including Mary Berry – Love to Cook (BBC2), Men’s Fitness Magazine, Metro, Daily Express, The Great Outdoors Magazine, Trail Mag, BBC Radio Cumbria, and more—for further examples please see Press & Collaborations

Harrison has been invited to speak at various organizations, including Volvo, JLL, Natural England, VivoBarefoot and many secondary schools. He has also been invited to demonstrate his love of outdoor cooking at dozens of festivals and events, including Kendal Mountain Festival, The Big Retreat, Alpkit Big Shakeout, Red Paddle Ride Out, Keswick Mountain Festival and Ritchie Norton’s AdaptXplore.

Fell Foodie on Instagram

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Fell Foodie on YouTube

Fell Foodie on Twitter

Fell Foodie on TikTok

Fell Foodie on LinkedIn

…and yes, he’s named after Harrison Ford

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Today's guest, former British army officer and leadership coach / author, Neil Jurd OBE, joins the show to discuss unlocking the key to successful leadership.

Leadership Background and Roles:

Neil is a former army officer and RMA Sandhurst instructor. He served in several operational theatres, including the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Yemen. Since leaving the army, Neil has worked in leadership development and coaching for more than a decade. His passion has now developed into a small but busy training company delivering residential and online training courses to a number of clients.

Neil has an MA from Cranfield University, is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and an Entrepreneur in Residence at Lancaster University. He was awarded the British Citizen Award in 2020, and appointed OBE in 2021. In his spare time Neil is Director Initial Officer Training for the Army Cadets UK. He is also the Founder and Trustee of the Michelle Jurd Trust, a charity funding character education for young people.

Leadership Development Training & Leadership Courses:

Neil is the author of the 5* rated ‘The Leadership Book’, written to basically make leadership easy to understand and also easy to apply. Neil has built a small team of leadership and management training experts who help him to deliver leadership and also team development training courses. The training is interactive, based on simple theory brought to life through engaging activity. Neil has also launched ‘Leader Connect’, an online video platform which has an application that allows people to learn remotely.

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Today's guest, former NHL enforcer, Riley Cote, joins the show to discuss his journey from knuckles and pucks to peace.

About:

Riley Cote played 8 years of professional hockey including 4 with the Philadelphia Flyers. His hard style of play eventually took its toll and he decided to retire from playing at the ripe age of 28 and committed to a life dedicated to self-care, mindfulness and personal development. Riley felt called to be of service and embarked on a quest to heal and discover optimum wellness and share his discoveries with the world. Between the mental health crises, the opioid crises and the obesity crises it was clear to him that we have become extremely disconnected in our personal lives and lacked the true essence of life, positive energy of self-love.

Cote Culture:

Riley has dedicated his life to helping others transform their lives using different tools and disciplines to keep the body, mind and spirit balanced and optimized.

Cote's past experiences integrated with the knowledge and understanding of ancient and practical lifestyle philosophies makes for a unique opportunity to level up your life with Riley's life coaching philosophy.

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Today's guest, speaker and adventurer, Oli France, joins the show to discuss guiding along the wild edge.

Expedition Leader:

Oli is a British adventurer, expedition leader and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, specialising in leading groups through the world's wildest places, from Iraq to Somalia, DR Congo to Socotra, Siberia to Tajikistan. He has experience across the wild corners of five continents.

Oli has led hundreds of clients from industry-leading business figures and avid world-travelers to former CIA officers, terminal cancer patients and young people embarking on their very first adventure. Now, you are invited to join him.

Experience:

A qualified Winter Mountain Leader with a degree in Outdoor Leadership, Oli has visited 70 countries, and has climbed mountains in half of those, including Mont Blanc, Halgurd, the highest mountain in Iraq, and Nyiragongo, a vast active volcano in DR Congo.

Oli maintains a 100% safety record, ensured through effective risk-planning and management. He has over a decade of first-hand experience operating in hostile places. The job is never complete until everyone is home safe.

Pushing Boundaries:

Oli’s personal adventures have taken him through deserts, jungles, mountains, and war-torn regions. He has faced spies, interrogators, minefields and arrest, along with avalanches, earthquakes and meningitis, all while attempting to complete challenging journeys in remote corners of the world.

In winter 2016, Oli travelled solo from Hong Kong to Istanbul along the 8000-mile mountainous spine of Asia, climbing fourteen mountains, in a journey documented in his first book: The Trail of the Mountain Folk.

In March 2020, Oli completed a solo 405-mile journey across the frozen length of Lake Baikal, Siberia, the world's largest freshwater lake, while dragging a 60kg sled, becoming one of only a handful of people to do so alone.

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Today's guest, former British special forces leader, Garry Banford, joins the show to discuss leading special forces and beyond.

About Garry Banford:

High stakes. High pressure. Uncertainty. This was Garry’s ‘normal’ for many years in his career within Special Forces. He can share insights you won’t easily find anywhere else - translated into real actionable advice that works in your own challenging environment. But it’s that wisdom combined with his empathetic down-to-earth manner and clear communication style that make his client sessions particularly successful.

Coaching Style:

Garry remains steadfastly focused on his clients, and moulds his coaching to meet their individual needs. He views it as a privilege to be part of their journey to better themselves - personally and professionally.

His clients appreciate his straight-talking no-nonsense style delivered in his friendly approachable manner; with plenty of humor and stories thrown in.

Despite his wealth of experience, Garry values authenticity. He is honest about his own challenges - especially if it will help others - and his clients appreciate the genuine, down-to-earth coach he is.

Background:

Garry served over 2 decades in the UK MOD, 16 of which were in Special Forces. He is one of the UK’s most operationally seasoned leaders, serving all of his years with UKSF in the challenging and ever adapting aftermath of the Twin Towers attacks. He rose to the rank of Sergeant Major before ending his contract in 2019. Garry led high-performing teams and really honed his craft throughout his distinguished military career.

Since founding Duratus in 2019 Garry has been coaching executives and leaders from numerous diverse sectors; from finance to football. It was clear from the start that his unique experiences resonated with clients, and could be successfully translated into their high-stake corporate environments. He has helped his clients make some incredible changes to their mindset and make positive steps to progress toward their personal and professional goals.

Experience:

Garry’s experience in the Special Forces taught him true hardship and adversity. More importantly, how to work successfully toward an objective despite that hardship and adversity. This convinced him that most things are possible - often beyond what you think is achievable - if you know which direction you’re going and how to get the right team to work with and support you.

Garry’s leadership and coaching experience mean his clients benefit from a combination of authenticity, precise communication, and his ability to get to the core of an issue quickly. He has helped his clients navigate uncertainty, communicate their problems better, demonstrate authentic leadership, and perform optimally under pressure, without sacrificing their own wellbeing.

Garry has been proud to work with:

Senior leadership teams at CitiBank

Coaches at Manchester City FC and the England Football team

Private Equity firm CEO and his senior leadership team

Police Inspector cohorts including Metropolitan Police Specialist Firearm Unit leaders

Fintech CEOs

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Official Website - Duratus UK

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Today's guest, Thomas Lee, is a journalist and author of "The Bruce Lee Code".

About Thomas Lee:

Longtime business journalist who has written extensively about innovation and entrepreneurship for major daily newspapers like the San Francisco Chronicle, the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, and the St. Louis Post Dispatch. In 2013, he won the Gerald M. Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism, the top honor for business journalists. Lee is the author of Rebuilding Empires and also served as editorial director and lead curator for the We Are Bruce Lee exhibit at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Lead Curator/Editorial Director - We Are Bruce Lee Exhibit:

Responsible for selection and presentation of artifacts and written materials for the We Are Bruce Lee Exhibit.

Author - The Bruce Lee Code:

A powerful and insightful tribute to the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. The book delves deep into the secrets of Bruce Lee's success, providing readers with a roadmap to follow as they look to achieve excellence in their own lives.

What sets "The Bruce Lee Code" apart from other books on Bruce Lee is its emphasis on his philosophy and mindset, rather than just his physical abilities. The author does an excellent job of distilling Lee's teachings into easy-to-understand concepts, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.

The book is not just for martial artists, but for anyone who wants to improve themselves. It will help readers tap into their full potential. "The Bruce Lee Code" reminds us that living a successful and fulfilling life requires discipline, focus, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth.

Overall, "The Bruce Lee Code" is an inspiring and transformative read. It will leave you feeling motivated and empowered. Thomas Lee has done a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Bruce Lee's teachings and presenting them in a way that is both informative and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unlock their true potential and achieve greatness in their life.

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Today's guest, Louis Alexander is 23-year-old adventurer who is exploring the extreme. Louis has featured in the Evening Standard, Independent and The Times.

About Louis:

Louis Alexander is 23-year-old adventurer who is exploring the extreme. Louis has featured in the Evening Standard, Independent and The Times; named by the latter as the ‘Modern-day Byron’ after his successful crossing of the infamous Hellespont strait in Turkey, which separates Europe and Asia.

Charity:

His endeavors have resulted in over £40,000 raised for charity and support from numerous highly respected figures in the adventure world, including the world’s greatest living explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Current Project:

Louis’s latest project ‘Running The Seven Continents’ will see him travel to many of the most extreme environments on Earth: from Deserts to Polar climates. More people have been to space than ran a marathon on all of the Seven Continents, but Louis’ plans are unlike anything ever achieved before!

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Today's guest, Scott Jagodzinski is making men over 50, harder to kill. He is also the founder of Argent Alpha, a company dedicated to helping men live their best lives.

About Scott:

For the last 12 years, Scott has been learning, testing, succeeding (and sometimes failing) at improving his performance, both mentally, physically, and spiritually.

The result? He has reduced his body fat from 16% to 10% and lowered his biological age by 9 years, from 57 to 48. To prove it wasn't a fluke, he created Argent Alpha and began helping fellow men over 50 create similar results.

Thriving During the Second Half of Life:

In the second half of life, it would be all too easy to de-prioritize our health and watch our confidence, life satisfaction, and relevance all fade as a result. Plenty of men have great balance sheets and career success, but their health, relationships, physical fitness, and cognitive abilities are all starting to lag. In order to be different, we have to do something different.

Personal Life:

Scott splits time between Minnesota and Arizona and loves to hang out with his wife of 35+ years, spend time with their 3 adult children, and watch his grandson Edwin grow.

Follow Scott:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagodzinski/

Argent Alpha: https://argentalpha.com/

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Today's guest, Keith Allen Johns, is a coach who helps you live like you expected. His work with high level performers, ranging from surgeons to tech-mavens to serial entrepreneurs, has allowed them to expand and enhance their lives.

Meet Today's Guest:

Keith climbed the corporate ladder all the way up to the C-suite and still felt like something huge was missing from his life. He had no idea how to solve that problem. It took him years of study, coaching, and deep vulnerability to figure out the solution.

Current Mission / Purpose:

Having figured out a few things for himself, the mission Keith is now on is this: He wants to create a world where all humans have access to the mental tools needed to experience constant joy and peace within themselves and to have a deep connection with their loved ones and with their dreams.

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Today's guest, Jordan Wylie, is a humanitarian and extreme adventurer with a purpose. Jordan has been using his adventures around the world to help raise money that is used to build schools for children impacted by some of the most horrific war zones our world has ever seen.

Meet Today's Guest:

Jordan Wylie MBE is an award-winning adventurer, international bestselling author and one of the stars of Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated shows Hunted and Celebrity Hunted. He is also currently holding the position of the United Kingdom’s national ambassador for the Army Cadet Force. One of the nation's largest youth organizations.

Military Service:

Having grown up on one of the largest council estates in the country in Blackpool, Lancashire and experiencing a few brushes with the law at an early age, unfortunately Jordan left school with no qualifications and a lot to learn about life. At 16 years old Jordan joined the British Army and served as a frontline soldier with The King’s Royal Hussars for over a decade, including on exercises around the world and operations in Iraq and Northern Ireland. Jordan specialized in close reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence and has represented the military at football across all levels. During Jordan’s service, he returned to education in his spare time and has achieved a foundation, bachelors (with honors) and master's degree in the fields of maritime security, safety and risk management.

Maritime Security:

After leaving the British Army, Jordan entered the world of Maritime Security. He made headlines after armed Somali pirates boarded a ship that he was tasked with protecting. As the onboard security team leader, Jordan found himself in charge and forced to make critical decisions for the safety of his team and the ship’s crew. It was this period of his life and unique experiences that led Jordan to write “Citadel: The True Story of One Man’s War Against the Pirates of Somalia”, which became a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller (general paperbacks) on publication.

Adventurer / Humanitarian:

Since he was a young boy, Jordan has had a thirst for adventure and the great outdoors, but after experiencing a mental health breakdown in 2015 with a diagnosis of severe depression and chronic anxiety, he has since dedicated his life to using the power of purpose and the spirit of adventure to have a positive impact on the world and the lives of others, especially the next generation of young people.

Jordan is respected as a multi-discipline adventurer around the world and has set and broken several official world records, whilst raising over one million pounds in the process for charitable and good causes including delivering a school from concept to completion and opening on the Horn of Africa (Djibouti) for which he was awarded an MBE from King Charles III on behalf of the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). Jordan is a very proud patron, trustee, ambassador and volunteer of several charities and lives by his own mantra of “Be The Difference That Makes A Difference”.

TV Personality:

Jordan is one of the stars of Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated shows Hunted and Celebrity Hunted.

Author:

The following are a list of books written by Jordan Wylie:

The Power of the Paddle

Running For My Life

Citadel

Follow Jordan:

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Official Website - https://www.jordanwylie.org/

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Today's guest, Orest Komarnyckyj, host of the popular podcast, "Old Guy Talks To Me", is a former periodontal surgeon turned executive men's coach.

Meet Today's Guest:

Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon moving to a new passion in June 2018. He retired after 33 years to pursue new passions. At 70 Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as a Men's Life Coach and Podcaster He lives with his wife of 29 years, Oksana.

Passions:

Orest has a mission and that is to help men create kick ass lives for themselves and those they love. He is the creator and founder of "The Standard Academy". He is also the host of the popular podcast, " Old Guy Talks To Me", where he interviews a variety of guests and provides valuable information for men who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Follow Orest:

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https://www.thestandard.academy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/orestkomarnyckyj/

https://www.facebook.com/orest.kman

https://www.facebook.com/groups/441887110446622

https://www.instagram.com/oldguytalks/

https://twitter.com/oldguytalks

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=orest+k-man

About Your Host:

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"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys."

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Today's guest, Mike Bates is a former British Royal Marine Commando and covert counter terrorism operator who is often referred to as the real-life James Bond.

Military:

The day Mike stepped foot off the train at Lympstone Commando to begin Royal Marines training was the start.  The start of a journey into finding his physical and mental limits, then overcoming them.  This journey took him from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq and far further.  It whetted his appetite for demanding training, for setting challenging goals and striving to constantly improve as a human being.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

Mike first discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003 whilst still in the Marines.  Back then it wasn't a well-known martial art never mind a sport, today it's one of the fasted growing in the world.  Jiu-Jitsu replaced many things he felt he'd lost upon leaving the military; tough training, a seemingly impossible goal of attaining my black belt and camaraderie.  A brotherhood.  It took him 8 years of committed training and competing before he was awarded his black belt, an achievement he holds as dear as the day he received his Green Beret.

The Atlantic Grappler:

In December 2022 Mike rowed across the Atlantic Ocean SOLO, just him, 2 oars and a 24ft rowing boat.

​This challenge that took him more than 3000 Miles west from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28oN 18oW) to Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua & Barbuda (17oN 61oW). ​

Mike had to battle with sleep deprivation, salt sores and physical extremes inflicted by the row. His only company were his own thoughts, the expanse of the ocean and the job of getting the boat safely to the other side.

​To put this into perspective, more people have reached the summit of Everest or travelled into space than have successfully rowed an ocean.

For more information about Mike's SOLO Atlantic Row and to connect with Mike:

The Atlantic Grappler: https://www.theatlanticgrappler.com/

Mike Bates UK: https://mikebates.uk/

Mike Bates- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-bates-4b2a32201/

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About Your Host:

From your host, Charles Wallace:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of myself and want to ensure others don't travel alone. Join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys."

Be sure to follow Charles on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-wallace-86117942/

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience in one of the fields within NGBN.tv, reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

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Today's guest, Jack Pearson, is an Australian born actor, singer / songwriter who has gotten a second chance at life after surviving a suicide attempt.

Who Is Jack Pearson:

Jack Pearson was born on September 3, 1989 in Strathewen, Victoria, Australia. He is an actor, known for Pam & Tommy (2022), ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase (2018) and As the Bell Rings (2007).

Family:

Grew up on the family property in Strathewen, outside of Melbourne, Australia. Even after getting several acting roles, he moved with his family to a 15-acre farm in nearby Doreen, Australia.

Eldest of three siblings, his younger sister Billie and younger brother Joe are both champion equestrian riders.

Acting Credits:

You can find more information regarding Jack's acting credits at:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2724025/

About Your Host:

From your host, Charles Wallace:

"I am on a journey to be the best version of me and I want to ensure others don't travel alone, join me as I look to interview experts in areas of mindset, motivation and fitness to help guide us on our journeys."

Be sure to follow Charles on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-wallace-86117942/

About NGBN TV:

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

If you’re an author, speaker, presenter, or influencer with a passion to grow your audience in one of the fields within NGBN.tv, reach out to us today about developing your very own show or channel with us.

For more information, go to:

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Today's guest, Glen Macnow, is an on-air radio personality in Philadelphia for "Sports Radio 94 WIP". 

Additionally, he is seen on NBC Sports Philadelphia every Saturday night at 11 p.m. (EST). There, he co-hosts “What’s Brewing” alongside Don Russell. In the show, they travel to local breweries and beer retailers mainly located in the Bucks County area.

https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsBrewingPA

While studying at the university he enrolled for his internship program in Cocoa Beach, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Detroit, Michigan; and, lastly in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1986. While working at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia magazine recognized him as “The Best Sportswriter in Philadelphia” in 1993.

Other than hosting talk shows, he is a talented author and has published numerous books. A few of his most popular books include:

       - The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists (2006)

       - Sports Great (2003)

       - The Great Philadelphia Fan Book (2003)

       - The Ultimate Book of Gangster Movies (2011)

       - Sports Great Kobe Bryant (2000)

       - The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies (2009)

Glen is also a co-owner of the popular Conshohocken Brewing Company.

https://www.conshohockenbrewing.com/

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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Today's guest, Rafa Conde, has dedicated his life to the resurgence of the warrior mind. With four decades of martial arts training under his belt, tutelage from Zen masters, experience as a DEA/Narcotics/SWAT officer, and at one point in his life having been an elite Wall Street broker, to call Rafa a modern-day warrior is an understatement.

Having cultivated his philosophies of what a modern day warrior should be, Rafa is now spreading his warrior philosophies so that men everywhere can elevate themselves to a place where they can dominate every facet of their lives. This movement is known as the Man of War.

The first mission of Man of War is to encourage, prepare, and support the rising of men as modern-day warriors. These men become transcendent visionaries, fathers, protectors, husbands, and leaders forged through a rite of passage known as the Men of War Crucible.

Upon graduation these made men are initiated into the Men of War Society, a brotherhood of elite warriors.

For more about Rafa Conde and Man of War, check out:

https://www.rafajconde.com/

https://www.manofwar.us/

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NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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Today's guest, Banning Sweatland, is a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned law enforcement officer with over twenty years of service, currently working as the Patrol Supervisor for the Sheriff’s Office in Jack County, Texas. He knew from a young age that he wanted to be in law enforcement.

Born in Waco, TX, in 1979, he was adopted at birth by a military family and lived all over the country. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went to Paris Island three days after his high school graduation. Banning entered the Marine Corps to be attached to Security Forces or Marine Corps Security Force Company. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Banning moved back to Texas to start his law enforcement journey, where he graduated as the “Top Gun” of his class at the Police Academy. Banning was hired by the Haltom City Police Department in September of 2002.

During his career in Haltom City, Banning served as a canine officer with his partner canine, Mary Jane, until 2010. While in Canine/patrol, Banning and Mary Jane were utilized all over the DFW Metro area for narcotic sniffs, article recovery, and human tracking. He retired from Haltom City in September of 2018. During his time in Haltom City, Banning founded a nonprofit geared to training rural law enforcement agencies with little to no budgets.

Banning, his wife, Jaimie, and their three children currently reside in Jacksboro, Texas. In his spare time, he uploads videos and pictures to LinkedIn demonstrating the lighter side of law enforcement, showing the world that law enforcement people truly want to make the world a safer place to live.

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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On this episode, I speak with Chris Rubio, host of "The Rubio Method" podcast and president of "Rubio Long Snapping".

In just 17 years, Chris Rubio has become the #1 snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on Chris Rubio's word day in and day out on who the best snappers are in the country. Chris Rubio has assisted in over 1,000 Long Snappers earning full scholarships and preferred walk-ons to major Universities just for snapping.

Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world, Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

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Besides his ability to teach "long snapping" his quickly growing podcast, "The Rubio Method" is one of the top shows on NGBN TV. Be sure to tune in and FOCUS:

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NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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On this episode I speak with professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, Joey "The Cinderella Man" Angelo.

Tune in as we discuss the life of a combat sports professional and how he balances that while working a full-time job and his family.

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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On this episode I interview Muay Thai fighter and trainer Jorden Jones. 

Jorden has trained and fought in Thailand. He is also my Muay Thai trainer and played a big role in me regaining my health and fitness.

Today's guest, Ronald smith was just 6 days out from competing in an "Iron Man" competition. He was about to embark on what some say is the toughest day in sports. 

The devastating diagnosis he received would break most people. Instead, Ronnie completed the "Iron Man" and now he is facing an even greater challenge, colon cancer.

NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.

NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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Dave Bradley was born and raised in Manchester, England. Dave is highly experienced when it comes to dealing with people in the business and sporting world.

He was a professional soccer player for 14 years, playing for Manchester United and Doncaster Rovers in England. He also played for Hellenic and Witz University in South Africa, and played and coached for Dunedin City and Manurewa FC in New Zealand.

Prior to starting his own network business, Dave was an insurance agent for five years with Australian Mutual Provident in New Zealand. In 1987, Dave started his network marketing business with the hope of becoming financially independent. By 1992, he was able to set up a residual income that allowed him to pursue his dream of helping others achieve the success they want.

Due to considerable success in his business, Dave was given the opportunity to travel the world mentoring business leaders and as a motivational speaker. Some of the countries include the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, England, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

After 22 years of living in New Zealand, where he met his wife, Melony, they moved to her home town of Maumee, Ohio USA, with two of their children, Olivia and Mackenzie. Dave’s son, Andrew, lives in Manchester, England.

Dave has a strong interest in health and wellness and lives that out on a daily basis. Learn more about some of Dave’s health tips and tricks here. He has a passion for leadership, people and personal development.

He is a family man and prides himself on being the best husband and father he can be. Dave is a committed Christian and attends theChurch in Maumee, Ohio. The pastor is Dave’s father-in-law, Tony Scott.

Be sure to check out Dave's website:

https://davebradleylifestyle.com/

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NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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This is one of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports. 

Today's guest on The Bear Essentials, Aaron Volpatti, was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight–a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury.  

His book, FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds is a riveting account of Aaron’s journey from the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career ending neck injury. It is a story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness.  

Discover the true power of the human mind and what is possible through Aaron's unique Visualization practice. A revelatory practice that can help us reframe adversity, instill a deep sense of trust in our journeys, and demystify the impossible.

Please be sure to check out Aaron's website:

https://www.aaronvolpatti.com/

Aaron's book is available on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/26AHOpL

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Today guest on The Bear Essentials is writer, speaker, facilitator and mentor, Benjamin Smith.

As a black child born in 1971, Ben was adopted in Seattle and raised by white parents in a 

tough neighborhood in East Vancouver. He experienced relentless violence, bullying and 

racial discrimination. As a way to overcome fear and self-loathing, Ben became a 

competitive boxer, wrestler, and bodybuilder. 

These positive outlets allowed Ben to channel his hurt, anger, and frustration, eventually 

owning a gym, helping others as a successful personal trainer and mentoring youth as a 

community care worker. 

Ben’s many years working as a night club bouncer gave him unique insight into the 

universal quest for self-acceptance, love and happiness. 

Acting in various national and international commercials as well as several plays and 

independent movies provided Ben the creative means to express many of his life 

experiences. 

Since the early 2000’s, Ben’s creative passion has been focused on honing the craft of 

writing. 

A double-decade process of reflection, healing and growth has given him a unique and 

refreshing voice. 

Killing Goliath is a creative expression that includes a book, a series under development, 

and speaking engagements aimed to guide people to the joy and self-acceptance that Ben 

now experiences every day. 

“Expressing the lessons, I have learned through the culmination of the many struggles I 

have overcome is my life’s purpose.”

Be sure to check out Benjamin Smith at:

https://thegoliathfoundation.com/

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Mike Simpson was born the oldest of two children in Redondo Beach California. At the age of 11, his father's employment with Rockwell International caused his family to relocated to Tehachapi California, where Mike would go on to attend high school and play football for the Tehachapi Warriors.

Growing up in a working class family in a rural cAfter training as an infantryman and completing airborne training, Mike was assigned to the 1st Battalion 75th Infantry (Ranger) in Savannah Georgia. He served four years in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a corrections officer in Bulloch County Georgia, and served in the Florida Army National Guard as part of the 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In 1991, during Desert Storm, his unit was called to active duty but did not deploy overseas. During that time, Mike attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), and the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) graduating as a Special Forces Engineer. It was during that time period that he made the decision to return to full time active duty.

Mike was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg North Carolina, and served there until 2002, first as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, and later as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, after completing medical training at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He deployed to multiple countries in Central and South America, and is a fluent Spanish speaker. In 2002, Mike left Special Forces to attend medical school.

After graduating with his Medical Doctorate, Mike trained in Emergency Medicine, and still maintains a medical practice as a board certified EM physician in the state of Texas. As an Army physician, Mike was assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and deployed multiple times in direct support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). During that time period, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device for valor in combat, as well as the Combat Medical Badge, for performing his duties as an Emergency Medicine Physician under enemy fire.

Mike is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, currently holding the rank of purple belt, and works as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight physician. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with MMA fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. Mike is a frequent guest on both medical and MMA podcasts, and also hosts his own podcast titled "Mind of The Warrior". 

Mike is possibly best known as a member of the investigative team on two seasons of the documentary-reality series “Hunting Hitler” on The History Channel.

Be sure to follow Dr. Mike Simpson at:

https://drmikesimpson.com/

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Ciaran Gribbin is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer who, in addition to working with world class artists such as Madonna, U2, Paul McCartney, Snow Patrol and Al Pacino, has toured the world as the singer of INXS.

Ciaran was born during the Northern Ireland conflict and grew up in The Troubles. As a young musician he cut his teeth doing gig after gig in the tough bars of Belfast and Derry. During this turbulent time, Ciaran witnessed the bombs and bullets of sectarian violence and the paramilitary attacks that enflamed a divided society.

Ciaran was a founding member of the popular Irish band ‘Leya’ which toured for seven years with major acts including Snow Patrol and Embrace. The band also released the critically acclaimed album ‘Watch you don’t take off’. The band was nominated for Best New Act at the Irish ‘Meteor’ Music Awards.

Ciaran’s first big break came in 2010 when he received a Grammy nomination for Madonna’s worldwide hit single ‘Celebration’, which he co-wrote with the American megastar and English producer Paul Oakenfold. Ciaran soon became a regular drawcard at music festivals around the world including Brazil’s Rock in Rio. He has opened concerts for acts such as Paul McCartney, Crowded House, The Script and Gotye.

Just as his reputation as a performer kept growing, his career as a gifted composer continued to flourish. He has worked on multiple movie soundtracks, including writing all the songs for the U2-supported feature film Killing Bono. 

In 2011, Ciaran became the singer of the legendary Australian band INXS. He has toured extensively with INXS throughout South America, Europe and Australasia.

Ciaran’s song ‘Hey Baby Doll’ which was sung by Al Pacino in the critically-acclaimed movie Danny Collins received an Oscar shortlist nomination.

Ciaran is the founder of Rock and Roll Team Building, a business delivering interactive music programs for corporate companies globally.

Be sure to look for Ciaran at:

Vibrate Your Mind: https://www.vibrateyourmind.com/

Rock and Roll Team Building: https://www.rockandrollteambuilding.com/

When No One Is Watching: https://www.wnow.com.au/

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NGBN.TV is available on RokuTV, AppleTV, AndroidTV and Amazon FireTV, as well mobile and all major audio podcast and live-streaming platforms, and of course on the world wide web. It is powered by the National Grassroots Media Corporation.

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Today's guest on The Bear Essentials is former NFL lineman, actor and fitness trainer, Pete Koch.  

Born on Long Island, NY Pete began playing contact football at the age of seven and didn’t stop for twenty years. Along the way he captained his winning New Hyde Park High School team, then his University of Maryland team to the  ACC Championship and appearance in the prestigious Citrus Bowl. Pete received All ACC and All-American Honorable Mention honors. Pete was a First Round selection (sixteenth overall) in the 1984 NFL Draft; selected by the Cincinnati Bengals.  

Pete spent four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, notably starting at right defensive end in their playoff run of 1986.  

Pete wrapped up his six-year NFL run with the Los Angeles Raiders teaming with future Hall of Famers Howie Long, Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes.  Upon retirement from the NFL, Pete transitioned into a successful fitness modeling and acting career starring along side Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge, Burt Reynolds in Heat and Evening Shade, Patrick Dempsey in Loverboy and others totaling more than 120 Hollywood productions.  

Throughout the years, Pete has remained deeply committed to maintaining his strength, flexibility, conditioning and overall health through regular workouts. A natural curiosity and commitment to ongoing education, drives Pete’s continuous research in  the field of Athlete Performance. Self preservation factors into the zeal Pete brings to his studies and training, initiated by five orthopedic surgeries (due to 20 years of contact football).  

Pete’s early exposure and relationships with internationally renown strength and conditioning experts Dr. Fred Hatfield and Frank Costello motivated him to continue his exploration of cutting edge training methods and techniques. He successfully rehabilitated from two spine surgeries, which helped him to solidify his ideas on the importance of spinal stability/core conditioning.  

In 2004 Pete Developed a system of training that he calls Functional Advanced Sports Training or FAST, a melding of numerous scientifically proven training methodologies to optimize neuromuscular control and maximize athletic performance.  Pete was then called on to direct the training of a number of Hollywood luminaries including Tobey Maguire, Joseph Fiennes and Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro.  

Currently certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Sports Fitness Specialist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  

He trains people of all ages and levels of physical condition to help them achieve their fitness and conditioning goals. A University of Maryland graduate, Pete remains committed to ongoing education and research in a life long commitment to maximizing human performance and health in people of all ages.  

Be sure to check out Pete's website:  

http://www.petekoch.com/ 

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I've been vapor for years; a ghost trapped in my fears. When they see through me; only you can see me.  

These lyrics are from the powerful new single, Vapor, by today's guest, Toby Rand.  

Toby Rand is an Australian singer best known for being lead singer of rock band RAND, previous band Juke Kartel, and his appearance on Rock Star: Supernova.   

He is a modern-day front man whose gritty voice combined with his emotive lyrics stirs up many emotions within his audiences.   

Check out Toby Rand’s powerful new single, Vapor, spread the word and support this amazing artist.  

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tobyrand/vapor 

Be sure to follow Toby Rand at the following: 

Social Links  

Instagram: @tobyrand 

Twitter: @tobyrand 

TikTok: @tobyrandmusic 

Facebook: @tobyrandmusic  

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AshenMoon: https://www.ashenmoonmusic.com/ 

RadioXx: https://radioxxofficial.com/ 

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What started as a mission of thirteen friends to save one Afghan interpreter quickly turned into one of the largest civilian rescue operations in history.   

Today's guest on The Bear Essentials is director, Nick Palmisciano. His gripping documentary, Send Me, is the account of twelve Veterans and one spouse of a catastrophically wounded Afghanistan Veteran who used all of their resources and connections to find their way from a hotel in Washington DC to Kabul.   

Ten days after the first member of their team, now operating under the moniker of Save Our Allies, stepped foot in Afghanistan, they had rescued over 12,000 people. This is their story.  

Be sure to check out Nick Palmisciano at the following:  Website: https://nickpalmisciano.com/ Send Me: https://sendmemovie.com/ NGBN.TV is a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.  

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Imagine you just summited to the highest peak in the world, alone. One minute you are standing atop Mount Everest taking it all in, the next minute, you are experiencing snow blindness.   

What would you do?  

Today's guest on The Bear Essentials, former Navy rescue swimmer Brian Dickinson, was roughly 1,000 feet from the summit of Mount Everest—also known as “the death zone”—when his Sherpa became ill and had to turn back, leaving Brian with a difficult decision: should he continue to push for the summit, or head back down the mountain? After carefully weighing the options, Brian decided to continue toward the summit—alone.   

Four hours later, Brian solo summited the highest peak in the world. But the celebration was short-lived. After taking a few pictures, Brian radioed his team to let them know he had summited safely and got ready to begin his descent. Suddenly, his vision became blurry, his eyes started to burn, and within seconds, he was rendered almost completely blind.   

All alone at 29,035 feet, low on oxygen, and stricken with snow blindness, Brian was forced to inch his way back down the mountain relying only on his Navy survival training, his gut instinct, and his faith.   

Brian recounts—in fantastic detail—his extraordinary experience on Everest, demonstrating that no matter how dire our circumstances, there is no challenge too big for God.  

Brian's book, Blind descent can be purchased where fine books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  

Be sure to follow Brian Dickinson at:  

Website: https://www.briandickinson.net/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/briancdickinson 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briancdickinson 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianDickinsonBlindDescent 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briancdickinson/ 

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Unfortunately, there is a lot of evil in this world and we need brave individuals who are willing to risk their lives to protect those who can't protect themselves.  

Today's guest on The Bear Essentials, Eric McCants, is one of those special individuals.  

Eric is currently an investigative sergeant at the Burke County Sheriff Office and a member of their SWAT Team, currently assigned to the narcotics division. Eric has just recently received his Masters in Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix.   

Eric is also a husband and father of five with a very active social media presence where he talks about SWAT, workouts, PTSD awareness, law enforcement and police officers.  

Eric McCants can be followed on:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mccants-3a3920192/ 

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Remi Adeleke is former Navy SEAL, author, actor and filmmaker.   

His acting credits include the films 6 Underground, Transformers: The Last Knight, and Ambulance. Remi was also featured on the TV series SEAL Team and the Amazon Prime original series, The Terminal List.   

Remi has written and directed a very important and gripping film, The Unexpected. This movie explores  the world of human trafficking, specifically, human organ trafficking and is available now on:  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xUwS39mFs0&t=5s    

Remi is also the founder of the apparel brand:  

Kejo Wear: https://kejowear.com/ 

His memoir Transformed: A Navy SEAL's Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds documents his incredible journey of going from the son of a Nigerian prince, to overcoming hardships as a young man in the inner city, to later becoming a SEAL and successful entrepreneur. Transformed is available to purchase where fine books are sold.

You can’t be brave if you’re not afraid.  

Today’s guest on The Bear Essentials, Tony Blauer, is an expert in fear management, self-defense and is a mindset educator.   

Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades.   

He is one of the only Combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector.   

His research on physiology and mindset as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and enhanced the survivability of law enforcement, military, and emergency services personnel around the world.   

He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors.  

Tony Blauer can be found on the following:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyblauer/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyBlauer.SpearSystem 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyblauer 

Corporate Websites:  

https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/ 

https://blauerspear.com/ https://www.knowfearnow.com/ 

https://www.coachblauer.com/ 

Be sure to check out NGBN.TV, a holistic personal & professional development network that serves men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. It’s home to top experts, authors, speakers, influencers, and presenters in the areas of mental health, physical wellness, personal growth, and professional excellence.  

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There is an old saying, it is better to give than to receive.  

Today’s guest on The Bear Essentials, is Bob Burg, coauthor of The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, that has sold over a million copies. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight’s (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.

Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President.  

Bob has also authored a number of other books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales approaching two million copies.  

The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia.  

Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.

Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.  

He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida.  

Bob Burg can be found on the following:  

Website: https://burg.com/ 

Website: https://thegogiver.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobburg/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobBurg 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/burgcommunications 

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Douglas J. Woods Sr. has been providing life insurance & Tax-advantaged retirement solutions to clients in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and 8 other additional states. He believes that putting his clients first and maintaining a high level of professionalism on their behalf is what makes clients eager to refer him to their family and friends. Douglas brings a high level of expertise to his clients and works diligently with them to find a plan that meets all of their concerns.  

Doug’s mission is to build customized insurance policies tailored to each client’s Retirement, Business or Life Insurance needs.   

As your Advisor/Strategist, Doug can advise you on a multitude of products and services, including Tax-Free Retirement, Guaranteed life time income, Business Protection, Key-person coverage, Non-Traditional college savings plans, Mortgage Protection, General life insurance, etc.  A common question Douglas gets is why does he care so much about helping people? Like so many other people, after dealing with the loss of both mother and father to cancer, and other relatives & friends, he saw how important life insurance could really be. First hand experience helped him really appreciate the importance of the life insurance choices you make. And those choices can impact you and your family for years.  

When Doug consults with his clients regarding their life plan options or savings and retirement strategies, he puts it into real-life terms, based on their current circumstances to find the best benefits and value to meet their concerns.  

When Douglas is not busy at work, he enjoys reading, learning and cooking for his family!  

Doug can be found on:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honorablelife-41851421b/ 

Website: https://honorablefinancial.com/ 

Email: douglas.woods@honorablefinancial.com  

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