Fuel For Warriors

FFW #56: Alex Heaton - Marine veteran working for deported veterans

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 01:34:24 +0000

Alex Heaton is a Marine Corps veteran that has begun work in support of deported veterans. This is a segment of the veteran community that I had never considered or learned about. So, when I heard Alex had experience, I immediately invited him on to talk about it.

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Enjoy the show and stay tuned for more Fuel For Warriors!!!

FFW #55: Sekou Andrews - Poetic Voice

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:20:09 +0000

Sekou Andrews is a very passionate and motivating person. I first heard about him on the Tim Ferriss Show, and when I watched one of his TED Talks I knew I had to have him on the show.

Sekou and I had some scheduling complications, and then some technology issues, but we ultimately made it happen and I'm so glad we did.

He's talks with us about what it means to be a warrior, his routine before a speaking engagement, and how we can all get the best out of ourselves.

If you're inspired by Sekou, you need to check out his webinar that he's hosting on October 18th.

Click here for information on that event.

Thanks for listening and be sure to thank Sekou on Twitter for joining us.

@SekouAndrews

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

FFW #54: Estelle Johnson - Washington Spirit Defender

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:03:10 +0000

This week's warrior is Estelle Johnson.

Estelle is a professional soccer player in the National Women's Soccer League and currently plays for the Washington Spirit.

She came by recommendation from Joanna Lohman, who has been on Fuel For Warriors twice in the past.

Estelle and Tim talk about her journey in soccer, her feelings on the league and its growth, what challenges she faces, and what ultimately inspires her.

Be sure to thank our guest for joining us by Tweeting her @EstelleJohnson.

@TimLawson21 (host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Main production)

FFW #53: Michael Le Buhn - Army Veteran, Stand Up Comedian

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:21:56 +0000

This week's warrior is Army veteran Michael Le Buhn.

Michael is a stand up comedian in the Champagne, Illinois area. He served in the Army before pursuing comedy, and received a Purple Heart when he was wounded in Iraq.

Michael joined me on the 1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide podcast a while back, and I wrote a story on him for VA's Vantage Point blog. Now, he's here to share his thoughts on the warrior ethos, comedy, bombing at a show, his challenges, and his inspirations.

"We're the ones that run towards the sounds of explosions," Michael said.

Be sure to follow Michael and the team on Twitter and let us know what you think of the interview.

FFW #52: Adam Linehan - Army Veteran, Writer at 'Task and Purpose'

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:56:59 +0000

This week's warrior is Army veteran Adam Linehan.

Adam Linehan is a senior staff writer for Task & Purpose. Between 2006-2012, he served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, and is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to joining Task & Purpose, Adam was a staff editor at Maxim.

Adam joins us to talk about being a post-military veteran, his transition, writing at Task & Purpose, the veteran space, what it means to be a warrior, what challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

"It's about believing in something bigger than yourself," Adam said.

Be sure to follow Adam and the team on Twitter and let us know what you think of the interview.

FFW #51: Marti Malloy - Olympic Judo Althlete

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:17:28 +0000

This week's Warrior is Marti Malloy, an Olympic Judo Athlete.

Marti reigns from the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she started her judo career at age 6.

24 years later, she is preparing for her second trip to the Olympic Games.

Marti and Tim talk about the basics of judo, how Marti got into the sport, her preparation for the Olympics, and how she's challenged moving forward.

Enjoy, and stay motivated.

@Martidamus

@TimLawson21

@LawsonEntertain

@LockNLoadJava

Independence Day Message

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 16:39:40 +0000

No podcast this past Friday for the holiday weekend but I still wanted to put out an Independence Day message recognizing a true warrior in our nation's history.

Have a safe 4th of July!

FFW #50: Nicholas Mulzoff - Marine Veteran & Gun Owner

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:13:28 +0000

This week's episode features Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Mulzoff.

Nick is a good friend of mine, so I invited him to help me celebrate episode 50.

With all of the talk about guns in the media, I wanted to bring on a gun owner to talk about the situation.

Nick and I talk about gun ownership, assault weapons, practical gun law, reform, and more.

As always, he tells us what it means to be a Warrior, what challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

@LawsonEntertain

FFW #49: Matthew Burke - Air Force Veteran, Invictus Games athlete

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:01:40 +0000

This week on Fuel For Warriors I talk with Matthew Burke.

Matthew is an Air Force veteran that currently runs a faith based non-profit and has participated in the Invictus Games.

Matthew and I talk about his non-profit, mental health, competing in the games, and more. Of course, we cover the usual questions about being a warrior, challenges, and inspiration.

Be sure to let us know on Twitter if you enjoy the podcast by using #FuelForWarriors.

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #48: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jason Eames

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:51:34 +0000

This weeks' guest is Jason Eames, a Andre Galvao black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

I originally met Jason when I was filming at his training location, Atos West Chester. After speaking with him a few times, I knew he'd be a great guest on the show.

We've had some UFC stars on the show before, but have never really gotten into the sport. So, I had Jason explain a number of things about the art of jiu-jitsu. Jason goes over the belt structure, earning belts, time commitment for training, the practical application of the martial art, and more.

Find out how Jason perceives being a warrior, challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

Use #FuelForWarriors on Twitter to let us know you enjoyed the interview.

@AtosWestChester (Guest) [Instagram]

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #47: Kamal S. Kalsi - Army officer, Sikh religious accommodation

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 14:26:38 +0000

Kamal S. Kalsi is the 1st Sikh granted DOD religious accommodation in over a generation.

He talks with us about his journey in the Army and being granted the accommodation.

Kamal also educates us on what it means to be Sikh, the history behind it, the significance of the beard, and more.

Listen to this informative and interesting conversation and be sure to check out Kamal's petition to have restrictions removed for Sikhs wishing to serve in the U.S. military.

Enjoy!

@KamaljeetSKalsi (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #46: Adam Kipp of The Standard Nerds

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 27 May 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Hello Warriors!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Adam Kipp.

Adam is a member of The Standard Nerds. They put out podcasts on "all things nerdy" and also raise money for a children's hospital through an event called Extra Life.

Adam and I attempt to identify Warriors seen in movies, TV series, video games, and comics.

Of course, Adam answers the three staple questions: What does it mean to be a Warrior? What challenges are you facing? What ultimately inspires you?

Be sure to follow us on Twitter and let us know what you thought about the show.

@StandardNerdsYT (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host) @LockNLoadJava (Production Partner) @LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #45: Zachary Bell - Marine Veteran, Veteran Non-Profit Insider

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 21 May 2016 16:42:53 +0000

Zachary Bell is a Marine Corps veteran that has spent a lot of time in the veteran and non-profit space.

In this episode, Zach talks to us about non-profits in the veteran space and touches on mistakes they make, missteps they take, and reasons why you should reconsider starting your own non-profit.

Of course, Zach answers the staple questions of what it means to be a warrior, what challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

This is another great episode in the series and we're excited to continue bringing you fresh, valuable content.

Enjoy.

@ZacharyEBell (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production Lead)

FFW #44: Warriors Compilation #1: Women Athletes

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 14 May 2016 15:00:37 +0000

This week I compiled sound bites from several past episodes.

I went back to the female athletes that have been on the podcast and collected their answer to the question "What does it mean to be a warrior?"

Featured in this compilation are:

Joanna Lohman, Midfielder for Washington Spirit
Jessica Aguilar, MMA Fighter
Lori Lindsey, former USWNT player
Meghan Klingenberg, current USWNT defender
Sue Bird, WNBA legend
Mylee Cardenas, US Army veteran & fitness nut

Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and stay tuned for more amazing interviews!

FFW #43: Timothy M. Jones - Navy Veteran, MST Survivor, Motivational Speaker

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:50:30 +0000

Timothy M. Jones is a Navy Veteran currently attending University of West Florida.

Tim is also a survivor of military sexual trauma and uses his story as a platform to educate, motivate, and inspire others.

Timothy Jones talks with host Timothy Lawson about being a warrior, what challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

On top of that, Tim speaks out about his experience and how he recovered.

Lee Greenwood also gets a few minutes of discussion.

Please, thank our guest for sharing his story on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@Timothy_M_Jones (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production Leader)

FFW #42: Veterans of American University speak on the meaning of "Warrior"

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:49:12 +0000

FFW #41: Steve Sxaks - Army Veteran, Hip Hop Entrepreneur, Teacher

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:28:17 +0000

This week's warrior is Army veteran Steve Sxaks.

Steve is no stranger to Lawson Entertainment as he's joined me on Veteran Empire and 1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide. We've also collaborated on a podcast I host for them called Mighty Mighty Marsten House.

Steve is a co-founder of Marsten House, a recording studio and record label in Philadelphia. His business in the hip hop industry has grown over the years and is worthy of respect.

Steve joins us to discuss the usual questions: what it means to be a warrior, challenges he faces, what inspires him. He also shares with us the journey that brought him to the studio, pivoting the business during adversity, and becoming a teacher.

Be sure to share your thoughts with us on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@Steve_Sxaks (guest)

@TimLawson21 (host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW 40: Justin Blazejewski - Marine, Yogi, VETOGA

Timothy Lawson — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 15:50:16 +0000

Episode 40 brings us Marine veteran Justin Blazejewski. Justin is the founder of VETOGA, an organization that brings yoga to the veteran community.

Justin talks with Tim about discovering yoga, the short term and long term benefits, and the motivation behind starting VETOGA.

Also, Justin answers the staple questions of what it means to be a warrior, the challenges he faces, and what ultimately inspires him.

Thank you for joining us for another week of motivation and insight.

Let us know what you think of this episode on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors

@PolockBlaze (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW 39: Sue Bird - WNBA Champion, Olympic Athlete, Basketball Legend

Timothy Lawson — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 01:21:16 +0000

Podcasting has led me to many great opportunities. I have had the pleasure of interviewing UFC fighters, Medal of Honor recipients, soccer stars, musicians, and so many other amazing professionals.

This week's episode of Fuel For Warriors is another landmark interview. This week I welcome to the show Sue Bird.

Sue is currently plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She's an Olympic athlete and a University of Connecticut alum. She is a legend in the game of basketball.

Sue answers the usual questions about being a warrior, challenges she faces, and what ultimately inspires her.

Tim and Sue also discuss:

- Goals outside of basketball- The life of the WNBA- When Sue realized she was good- Not being related to Larry Bird

Be sure to hit us up on Twitter to tell us what you think using #FuelForWarriors

FFW 38: Joe Crane - Marine, Veteran on the Move

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Joe Crane is a 24 year Military Veteran and the founder and host of the Veteran on the Move podcast. He helps veterans transition successfully from the military to entrepreneurship. His podcast features military veterans that have explore entrepreneurship, many of them with major time and money investments into their own business.

Joe is a Marine, so he's definitely tough. What does Joe think about being a warrior?

"It's not really so much about what you can put out. It's about what you can take."

In this week’s episode, Joe talks with Tim about what it means to be a warrior, challenges he is facing, and what ultimately inspires him.

We also learn about Joe's podcast Veteran on the Move, how podcasting has gotten stronger in the military space, why he values his interviews, and what he gets from each one of them.

I know you’ll enjoy the interview with Joe. Be sure to share your thoughts on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@VeteranOnMove (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #37: Sid Busch - Retired Navy Senior Chief, 201 Marathons in honor of Veterans

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Sid Busch is a retired Navy Senior Chief that runs marathons in honor of fallen troops. I first discovered him while reading an article in Runners World.

Sid is nearing 70 years of age, and is sure he'll have to slow down soon, but continues to run the marathons that he can.

When asked what it means to be warrior, Sid had this to say:

"Somebody who is willing to give everything up to include his life for protection of the country."

In this week’s episode, Sid talks with Tim about what it means to be a warrior, challenges she is facing, and what ultimately inspires him.

We also learn about Sid's relationship with the younger generation, the support he receives, and how he plans to support veterans after he can no longer run marathons.

I know you’ll enjoy the interview with Sid. Be sure to share your thoughts on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #36: Meghan Klingenberg - USWNT, Playing Sudoku before games

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Meghan Klingenberg is a defender for the United States Women's National Team and the Portland Thorns. She is well known for her amazing save against Sweden in the world cup.

According to her website, this is how Klingenberg describes herself: “I am a chef, Sudoku expert, nature appreciator, bookworm and sports nut that happens to play soccer for a living."

So, what does it mean to be a warrior to an individual like Meghan?

"Its about making sure that I get back up and keep persisting to the point that I can be the best."

In this week’s episode, Meghan talks with Tim about what it means to be a warrior, challenges she is facing, and what ultimately inspires her. We also learn about Meghan's Sudoku routine on game day, what cuisine she'd feature at her restaurant, and her personal aspirations outside the sport of soccer.

I know you’ll enjoy the interview with Meghan. Be sure to share your thoughts on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@meghankling (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #35: Dan Evans - Marine, Military Entrepreneur Show, Social Media Expert

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Dan has been an active duty Marine for over 12 years, he's worn many hats during his career in the Marines; he's been a rifleman, recruiter, recruiting supervisor, sales trainer, and coach.

What does being a warrior mean to Dan?

"Being willing to stand up to be an example for everybody else and do what others are unwilling to do."

In this week’s episode, Dan talks with Tim about what it means to be a warrior, challenges he is facing, and what ultimately inspires him. Along with our staple questions, we will learn Dan's social media expertise and his acclaimed podcast Military Entrepreneur Show.

I know you’ll enjoy the interview with Dan. Be sure to share your thoughts on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@evansdanielj (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

FFW #34: Lori Lindsey – Retired Soccer Player, Transitioning from the Sport

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:30:00 +0000

Lori Lindsey enjoyed a 30 year career in soccer before retiring in December 2014. She now lives and works in the Washington D.C. area as a trainer and coach.

"Even though my professional playing days are over I’m still reaping the benefits of strength training everyday. The lifelong benefits it brings fuels me and makes me passionate about sharing my experiences with all of you." - lorilindsey.us

In this week's episode, Lori talks with Tim about what it means to be a warrior, challenges she is facing, and what ultimately inspires her. Along with our staple questions, we will learn how Lori transitioned from a professional soccer career to a new life outside of soccer.

I know you'll enjoy the interview with Lori. Be sure to share your thoughts on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors.

@LoriLindsey6

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

@LawsonEntertain

FFW #33: Mylee Cardenas - Army Veteran, Breast Cancer Survivor, Refugee Camp Visits

Timothy Lawson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:49:47 +0000

Mylee Cardenas is one of the most inspirational and awesome people I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

This marks my third interview with her. I first spoke with her for the Veteran Empire podcast a couple years ago. Then, she contributed a story on veteran suicide for One2ManyProject.com. Now, she is here to talk to her fellow warriors about challenge and inspiration.

Join us this week to learn about Mylee's visit to some refugee camps in the Middle East, her lace bra tattoo, modeling, fitness, and more.

Be sure to use #FuelForWarriors to join the conversation and let us know if you enjoyed Mylee's interview.

@MyleeYC

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

@LawsonEntertainment

FFW #32: Bill Putnam - Army Veteran, Photographer, American University Student

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:32:45 +0000

Bill is based in the Washington, D.C.-area, pursuing a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism at American University's School of Communication.

In June 2013 he wrapped up a 16-month tour in Afghanistan covering the ISAF-led hand over of security responsibilities to the Afghan National Security Forces in the county's volatile Helmand province.

Lately, his work has concentrated on the mental, physical and political cost of war through documentary photography, portraiture and video.

Check out the podcast and let us know what you think on Twitter using #FFW32:

@BillPutnamPhoto

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

@LawsonEntertain

FFW #31: Derek Tyler Rowe - Marine, Self-Published Author

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:30:23 +0000

Derek Rowe Joins us again! Derek was previously on Fuel For Warriors back in May. Listen to his first interview at lawsonentertainment.com/ffw12 to hear his answers to our more usual questions.

Derek returns to the podcast to talk about his recently self-published book "Everything I Would Have Wanted to Know if I was Born Yesterday." The book is full of insight and experience regarding emotional health, finances, sociology, game theory, brain chemicals, and more.

Listen to Dere elaborate on the purpose and message of his book and then get yourself a copy on Amazon for less than $7.

Join the conversation on Twitter using #ffw31 and tweeting us at:

@DerekTylerRowe - Derek Rowe (Guest)

@TimLawson21 - Timothy Lawson (Host)

@LockNLoadJava - Lock-N-Load Java (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain - Lawson Entertainment (Production Company)

FFW #30: Ben King - Armor Down, Mindfulness, Stoicism, Being Mindful in Traffic

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:22:02 +0000

"TAME THE MIND / TRAIN THE MIND"

Armor Down created this motto to stand in contrast to combat-training slogans. By means of mindfulness techniques, Armor Down aims to tame the hypervigilant mind and retrain it to process events and sensations in a much calmer, more even-tempered way.

This week's Warrior is Army veteran Ben King. Ben is the founder of Armor Down and Mindful Memorial Day.

Ben speaks with Tim regarding a handful of topics:

How a Warrior brings light into the darkness
The power of mindfulness
Stoicism
Practicing in traffic
Challenges Ben faces
Ben's daily inspiration

Join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW30 to provide us feedback and any questions you have regarding this week's show.

@Ben_ArmorDown - Ben King (Guest)

@TimLawson21 - Timothy Lawson (host)

@LockNLoadJava - Lock-N-Load Java (Production Partner)

@LawsonEntertain - Lawson Entertainment (Production)

FFW #29: Joanna Lohman - Halloween, #ImaginationTuesday, Advice to Young Joanna

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:15:25 +0000

Joanna Lohman, midfielder for the Washington Spirit, joins us again for another episode of Fuel For Warriors. Joanna was featured on the podcast just a few weeks ago: lawsonentertainment.com/ffw26

This week's interview covers a different set of topics from our usual set of questions:

Halloween
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtules
Joanna's favorite color
What advice Joanna would give her younger self.
Journalism on women's soccer
Which books Joanna is reading
#ImaginationTuesday
Joanna's "Imagination Tuesday 2015 Gobble Wobble" run. Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imagination-tuesday-2015-gobble-wobble-tickets-19087526305

As always, join the conversation on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors

@JoannaLohman

@TimLawson21

@LockNLoadJava

@LawsonEntertain

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FFW #28: Nate Boyer - Long Snapping, Seahawks, Waterboys Org, Warrior Ethos

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:12:23 +0000

This week's guest is Army veteran Nate Boyer. Nate talks to us about being a warrior, being a long snapper, and the Waterboys organization. There's also some Seahawks talk in there too :-)

Join the conversation on Twitter!

@NateBoyer37

@WaterboysORG

@TimLawson21

@LawsonEntertain

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FFW #27: Jessica Aguilar - MMA, Women fighting Men, Thinking in Spanish

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:09:53 +0000

This week's warrior is Jessica Aguilar.

Jessica Aguilar is a UFC Women's Strawweight fighter. Jessica was nice enough to join us for a conversation about her professional career and her personal aspirations. We even get to learn the Spanish translation for "Fuel for Warriors."

Jessica talks with Tim about a number of good topcs including:

Being a warrior for yourself
Her start in MMA
Does she think in English or Spanish?
Women fighting men in MMA
Her current challenges
What inspires her each and every day.

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors and #FFW27.

@Jagatt (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

FFW #26: Joanna Lohman - #ImaginationTuesday, Dancing, Inspiring Others

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:07:30 +0000

This week's warrior is Joanna Lohman.

Joanna Lohman is an American professional soccer midfielder who plays for the Washington Spirit.

She also describers herself as a coach, world traveler, and dream chaser. This interview is a lot of fun and Joanna nailed every answer.

Joanna talks with Tim about a number of good topcs including:

Being a warrior for your team
Playing professional soccer
The road to professional sports
Her TEDx Talk
#ImaginationTuesday
Her current challenges
What gets her up every morning

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors and #FFW26.

@JoannaLohman (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

FFW #25: Tim Kennedy - UFC, Zombie Apocalypse, Nick Diaz, Marijuana, Austin TX

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:04:23 +0000

This week's warrior is Army veteran Tim Kennedy. Most of you may know Tim as a renowned fighter in the UFC.

After amassing a 30-1 amateur record, Kennedy made his professional debut in August of 2001. He has won eighteen professional bouts since then, often interrupting his fighting career for his military obligations.

Aside from being a talented fighter, dedicated soldier, and rising star, Kennedy has dedicated his time and money to various philanthropic activities including Soldiers’ Angels, The Green Beret Foundation, and Team Rubicon.

Tim Kennedy covers a bunch of topics in this interview:

What it means to be a warrior - going back to WWII
Zombie Apacolypse
His next fight
Nick Diaz
The GOP candidates
Attention to detail
Being a sheep dog for his family

Join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW25

@TimKennedyMMA (Guest)

@TImLawson21 (Host)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

@LockNLoadJava (Production Partner)

FFW 24: Bonnie-Jill Laflin - Being a Successful Female in the Sports Industry

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:00:47 +0000

Bonnie-Jill Laflin was the first ever female scout in the NBA. She worked with the Lakers, scouting for them for ten years.

She's also been seen on the sidelines cheerleading for the 49ers and Cowboys.

Bonnie-Jill talks with with Tim about what its like being a successful female in the sports industry. She tells us all about the challenges and how rewarding it is.

Bonnie also talks to us about her affinity for the military and animal activism.

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW24 and tweeting at us:

@BJLaflin (guest)

@TimLawson21 (host)

@LawsonEntertain (Production)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

FFW #23: Matt Iseman - American Ninja Warrior, Autism, Strippers Fighting Terror

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:59:04 +0000

American Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman joins Tim Lawson on this week's episode of Fuel For Warriors.

Matt Iseman is an actor and writer also known for General Hospital (1963), American Ninja Warrior (2009) and Clean House (2003). Matt added the title Producer to his resume as he created, sold and produced his first show Saving Mom for the Style Network. He's also produced and hosted the Best of American Ninja Warrior for NBC. Matt made his movie debut in Transformers 2 and made appearances on the Drew Carey Show, NCIS, Courting Alex and had a recurring role on General Hospital.

Matt and Tim talk about...

The Internet and the accessibility of people.
An athlete with Autism running the American Ninja Warrior course
Why we can consider the contestents on ANW "warriors"
Strippers Guide to Fighting Terrorist (see video below)
The challenges of Hollywood
Matt's inspiration and fuel

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW23 and following us:

@MattIseman (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

@LawsonEntertain (Production Partner)

FFW #22: Heidi Burkhart - Blank: Cancer, Saxon/Hart, Eating Grocery Samples

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:54:17 +0000

Episode 22 of Fuel for Warriors brings us Heidi Burkhart. Ms. Heidi R. Burkhart is the President of Saxon/Hart formed in 2013, the company is a cause marketing firm with net profits reinvested into the company’s giving forward initiatives. Burkhart is a seasoned professional in business, with extensive experience in creating successful, thriving companies. Cause Marketing is still a new concept wherein companies bring awareness to social issues through events, production, and branded content.

Heidi and Tim cover:

What words come to mind when Heidi thinks "Warrior"
Heidi's Blank: Cancer campaign
Eating samples at grocery stores.
The challenges of advocacy campaigns
Heidi's inspiration

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW22 and tweet us:

@HFB_NYC (Guest)

@TimLawson21 (Host)

@SaxonHart (Guest)

@BlankCancer (Guest Project)

@LawsonEntertain (Production partner)

@LockNLoadJava (Production partner)

FFW #21: Matt "The Immortal" Brown - UFC, Essentialism, Preparing for a Fight

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:51:29 +0000

Matt Brown is a tough veteran fighter with a well rounded game. His skill set and attitude have led him to stints on The Ultimate Fighter and in turn an exciting career in the UFC.

Matt is also a husband, father, and enjoys dwelling on the philosophy of fighting and of life in general.

In this episode, Matt talks to us about:

How a Warrior never quits
Preparing for his next fight
What it felt like to beat Tim Means
The challenges of being a good father
How he finds inspiration from within himself

Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW21 and thanking out guest for coming onto the show:

FFW #20: John Lee Dumas - Army, Writing Fantasy Fiction, Podcasting, Nutrition

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:49:18 +0000

John Lee Dumas joins us this week on Fuel For Warriors. John is an Army veteran and professional podcaster.

John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today's most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $250,000 a month in revenue & offers a free 15-day course on Podcasting at FreePodcastCourse.com. With over 1 million unique listens a month, EntrepreneurOnFire has inspired Fire Nation to take control of their life and take the Entrepreneurial leap.

John talks with Tim about...

Why hustling is necessary to be a warrior
Being the first commissioned class after 9/11
Writting the fantasy fiction novel "The Ancient"
The challenges of proper nutrition
His inspiration: Loving what he does

John was once on my podcast 1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide (as mentioned in this episode): One2ManyProject.com/1

What do you think about John's interview? Comment below or join the conversation on Twitter using #FFW20

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FFW #19: Michael and Sebastian - Marines, Cigars & Sea Stories, BloodStripes.com

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:46:48 +0000

This week I bring on Michael and Sebastian from the podcast Cigars and Sea Stories. We did back-to-back interviews for both of our shows and had a great time talking about Marines Corps, business, and more.

About Cigars and Sea Stories: Cigars and Sea Stories provides a place for Marines and FMF corpsmen to act out and speak their minds. We discuss relevant topics, interview prominent veterans and, share stories of war. Any Marine or FMF corpsmen can be a guest on the show.

Our goal is to empower veterans to act as a whole. Veterans, this is our country, let’s make it better by creating positive change, voting on issues that matter, raising awareness for a worthy cause and, speaking out against injustice.

Desired end state: a network of veterans that can accomplish any task and, an America that can actually police itself.

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FFW #17: Stacy Bare - Army, Sierra Club Outdoors, Veteran Issues, Health

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:39:42 +0000

This week's warrior is Army veteran Stacy Bare.

Stacy Bare is a skier, climber, mountaineer, and sometimes surfer who served one tour of duty in Iraq as a Civil Affairs Team Leader after being recalled from the Individual Ready Reserve. He received his commission into the United States Army from the University of Mississippi and is currently Director of Sierra Club's Mission Outdoors program. Through direct programming, public education and advocacy, Mission Outdoors combats the growing divide between America and the outdoors by increasing opportunities for all to improve their overall well-being by exploring and enjoying the natural world.

The goal of Sierra Club Military Outdoors is to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families have the skills, exposure, knowledge, and confidence to access the great outdoors. Time spent in nature not only promotes mental health, emotional resiliency, and leadership development prior to deployment, it provides invaluable know-how to help returning vets enjoy and engage with nature upon returning from deployments. Many veterans experience difficulty adjusting to civilian life after leaving the service. Time spent outdoors eases the transition and improves both mental health and social skills. Providing service members, veterans, and their families with quality outdoor experiences will help foster the development of a new generation of Sierra Club leaders and supporters from within the military and veteran community, including family members who will work to actively achieve the Sierra Club's mission and become outdoor leaders in their communities.

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FFW #16: Lisa Pointe – Army, Gratitude, Soles4Souls, & Wearing Out Poverty

Timothy Lawson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:35:22 +0000

This week’s warrior is Lisa Pointe of Soles4Souls.

Soles4Souls is a global not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. The organization advances its anti-poverty mission by collecting new and used shoes and clothes from individuals, schools, faith-based institutions, civic organizations and corporate partners, then distributing those shoes and clothes both via direct donations to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities.

Lisa has been involved in numerous other philanthropic ventures, but Soles4Souls is her most exciting challenge yet. Thus far her career has enabled her to work abroad in Bosnia, South Korea, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Belize, and she is hopeful that this is just the beginning. She is passionate about connecting people with opportunities that make a true impact for those in need.

We learn:

What is a “warrior” to Lisa?
The mission of Soles4Souls
Her position as Director of Domestic Partnership
What challenges Lisa faces
Lisa’s Fuel for her Warrior

Enjoy!

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FFW #15: Ryan Tate – Marine, Co- Founder of VETPAW, Wildlife and Veteran Advocate

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:29:48 +0000

This week’s warrior is Ryan Tate. Ryan is a Marine veteran and co-founder of VETPAW. VETPAW does some amazing things. In the podcast, we’ll talk about:

What is a warrior?
What is VETPAW?
The crisis of poaching and illegal trading.
Kinessa Johnson
Ryan’s challenges
Ryan’s inspirations.

About VETPAW: VETPAW collaborates closely with rangers, national parks, and government agencies. This includes working side-by-side with anti-poaching patrols, implementing infantry tactics, unit cohesion, medical skills, and other game-changing tools in the modern poaching war. We ensure that rangers have the best equipment to fight well-armed poachers.

VETPAW promotes capacity- and relationship building in East Africa, elevating the perception of the military at home and abroad while preventing the extinction of keystone species and ecosystems.

FFW #14: Robert “Cozmo” Consulmagno – Marine, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bi-Polar

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:26:40 +0000

This week’s warrior is Marine veteran Robert Consulmagno.

Robert talks to us about being a warrior, inspiring others, and challenges he faces while using jui jitsu as a coping mechanism.

About Cozmo: Robert “Cozmo” Consulmagno is a New Jersey native and 5 year Marine Veteran diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Cozmo uses his “Crazy” life story and platform as a World Champion Jiu Jitsu fighter to break the stigma of mental health and encourage, energize and empower others who are caught in the struggle so that they can be healthy and productive in life, business and relationships.

Thank you for taking the time to listen. Enjoy!

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FFW #13: Nate Miyaki – Fitness Author, Physique Athlete, and Vagabond Strategist

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:24:34 +0000

This week’s episode of Fuel For Warriors brings us fitness coach Nate Miyaki. Nate has written many great books on fitness and health. He’s here to share with us his thoughts on being a warrior.

We even hear about his time as a wrester, writing a book about a coffee shop, and realistic tips to six pack abs.

FFW #12 – Derek Tyler Rowe – Marine of the “Nerdy” variety

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:21:30 +0000

Last week I talked with a Coast Guard veteran about the warrior culture inside the Coast Guard.

This week, I want to talk about a “non-traditional” Marine about what it’s like identifying with parts of the military culture that did not fit his personality at first.

Derek Tyler Rowe is a good friend of mine and a Marine veteran. He has served in Japan, Algeria, Uruguay, and South Africa.

Learn how he defines “warrior” and what disciplines he still uses from his time in the military.

Enjoy!

FFW #11: Christopher Evanson – Coast Guard, The “Token Coastie”

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:19:35 +0000

Christopher Evanson knows he’s usually the only Coast Guard veteran in the room. He’s used it as an opportunity to educate others on the culture the Coast Guard holds.

Tim Lawson has never interviewed a Coastie in his time of podcasting, and is now taking the opportunity to do so.

Chris and Tim discuss the following:

What is a warrior?
How does the Coast Guard embrace the warrior mentality?
Why did he choos the Coast Guard over the other branches?
What challenges does Chris face?
How is he inspired?

Enjoy!

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FFW #10: Jacqueline Carrizosa – Navy, Gun Expert, Motorcycle Racer, Powerhouse

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:16:05 +0000

Jacqueline Carrizosa was born a conquering wanderlust.

Born in Kansas, raised mostly in Southern California then moved out Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly after experiencing rough times in her young teenage years, joined the military and became a successful empire in progress.

She’s no stranger to hard work and has an obsessive “can-do” attitude. She’s highly adaptable, knowledgable and extremely professional while being organized.

Former Navy soccer player, coach and US Ambassador; scheduled and negotiated games and tournaments in foreign ports resembling the United States of America and maintained 25 team mates to an elevated athletic standard. Their team played in over 7 different countries, building tremendous community relations between the US and the foreign countries.

Jacqueline and Tim take time to discuss a few things:

What does it mean to be a warrior?
How are females perceived in the gun industry?
How does she enjoy being a role model?
What challenges is she facing?
What inspires her?

Enjoy!

FFW #9: Tom Morkes – Army, Disciplined for Success

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:13:46 +0000

Tom Morkes is an Army veteran and CEO of Insurgent Publishing, a boutique publishing company that makes books for the creative outliers of the world.

He’s the author of four books including The Art of Instigating.

In the Fall of 2013, He co-founded High Speed Low Drag alongside John Lee Dumas of EntrepreneurOnFire.com and Antonio Centeno of RealMenRealStyle.com. HighSpeedLowDrag.org is a platform to help veterans succeed in the civilian world. Fuel for Warriors host, Timothy Lawson, has been featured on High Speed Low Drag.

Tim and Tom talk about Tom’s transition out of the Army, working abroad, maintaining a productive life, and the warrior mentality.

Enjoy!

FFW #8: Chris Van Etten – Marine, Fitness Model, Entertainer

Timothy Lawson — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:52:49 +0000

Christopher Van Etten is a Marine Corps veteran. He is also a veteran to Lawson Entertainment.

I originally talked with Chris on the Veteran Empire podcast. Then, he shared his story on 1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide. Now, he’s on Fuel For Warriors.

Chris lost both of his legs in Afghanistan. As a double amputee, Chris faces many challenges but is light hearted about his situation.

Also, he has a pretty sweet motorcycle set up.

Enjoy!

FFW #7: Christina Rivera – Army, Executive Director at The Honor Foundation

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:50:33 +0000

As a veteran, Christina views The Honor Foundation as an opportunity to continue her work empowering servicemembers during their transition and she is proud to commit her skills to the elite professionals of the Special Operations Forces community. Christina brings more than seven years of program management experience to the Foundation, most recently as Director of Programs for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Prior to working at the Pat Tillman Foundation, Christina was Program Manager for Military Employment at Sears Holdings Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. Previous to her role at Sears Holdings, she worked for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), reinforcing the employment and re-employment rights of Illinois Guardsman and Reservists. She is an Army veteran, having held roles in support of Logistics, Psychological Operations, as well as Recruiting and Retention. She is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. – thehonorfoundation.org

Christina talks to Tim about joining the military, her involvment with the Honor Foundation, and what challenges she faces today.

Enjoy!

FFW #6: Nicholas Karnaze – Marine Veteran, Founder of Stubble & Stache

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:37:49 +0000

This week’s guest is Nicholas Karnaze. He is the founder of Stubble & Stache and has served in the United States Marine Corps.

Nicholas tells us the inspiration behind Stubble and Stach and why he grows that amazing beard of his.

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FFW #5: William McNulty – Marine, Co-Founder of Team Rubicon

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:34:20 +0000

Team Rubicon is an amazing organization. They give veterans and others the opportunity to volunteer to serve communities impacted by natural disasers.

William McNulty is one of the founders of Team Rubicon. He’s a Marine Corps veteran with plenty of experience.

Tim and William talk about challenges William faces as well as challenges for Team Rubicon. They get into the importance of mental health and what Team Rubicon is doing to address that.

Learn more about Team Rubicon at www.teamrubiconusa.com and be sure to visit www.locknloadjava.com after the show.

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FFW #4: Chadd Downing – Marine, Hip Hop Artist, Dad

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:17:55 +0000

Chadd Downing is a Marine with a talent for rapping.

He’s one of Tim’s good friends and has been on several of his programs.

This time, we get a look into Chadd’s life as a family man. Chadd talks to Tim about challenges he’s facing and what ultimately inspires him.

Be sure to tune into Fuel For Warriors each week to get inspired by these motivating veterans and athletes.

FFW #3: Kyle Carpenter – Marine, Medal of Honor Recipient

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:12:17 +0000

Does Kyle Carpenter call himself a hero? How often is he called a Medal of Honor “winner?” What is he doing with his life at University of South Carolina?

Tim gets into these questions and more during his exclusive interview with Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter.

This interview is much different than the one’s you’ve heard before. The flow of conversation is easy to listen to and Kyle’s humility is amazing.

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FFW #2: Carl Churchill – Army, Co-Founder of Lock-N-Load Java

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:09:45 +0000

Carl Churchill is co-founder of Lock-N-Load Java. Tim Lawson (host) and Carl collaborated on the idea of Fuel For Warriors. That’s how we got here with this podcast.

In this episode, Carl talks to us about Lock-N-Load Java, their “coffee for troops” program, and how you can get their delicious coffee.

Stay tuned tomorrow for Tim’s exclusive interview with Medal of Honor recipient, Kyle Carpenter.

FFW #1: Timothy Lawson – Marine, Founder of Lawson Entertainment

Timothy Lawson — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:07:28 +0000

The first episode of Fuel For Warriors features the host of the show, Timothy Lawson.

Tim takes some time to let you know who he is, his experience as a podcaster, being a Marine, and the future for Fuel For Warriors.