Joe Cardona. Long snapper for the New England Patriots. 2x Super Bowl champ. NFB senior of ’14, class of 2015. Not ONLY an NFL footballer, but also an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Hailing from El Cajon, California, Joe was drafted in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft, making him one of the few players designated as a long snapper ever to be drafted. Now Joe has 2 Super Bowl rings… (Super Bowls LI and LIII). His dual career has seen him excel in both, recently securing a four-year contr...
May 25, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, we’re joined by John Chan. John is currently based in NYC, working as a Program Manager with Google for Startups, a role he’s taken to heart with a mission to level the playing field for founders from underrepresented backgrounds all over the world. Despite a series of surgeries that threatened to slow him down, John keeps his spirit and body active with walking, yoga, and surfing. His passion for mentorship, especially for military veterans transitioning into business school, t...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 44
Meet Ian Meredith, a dedicated family man and esteemed (HUGE reputation- Walks the Walk) Surface Warfare Officer who hails from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has been LISTENING, mentoring, and nurturing his loving wife and four adopted boys. In his current role as the Director of OOD Phase 1 & 2 at Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic in Norfolk, Ian is responsible for ensuring the highest level of training and preparedness among the officers under his command. Despite a busy professional li...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
Beardo! NFB senior ’05, class of ’06. Dealing Million Dollar Art is his current trade. His secret - discovering the old master painting and "bringing it to life" is the game. Beard hails from Youngstown, Ohio where coal and steal was the way of life. Having multiple Ivy league offers out of high school + Navy, Evan sets his eyes on Naptown. His journey from Annapolis -> Navy Intel… Then crosses over to Consulting for Deloitte, on to Bank of America as a managing director (Head of Art Services...
May 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 42
REFLECTION MOMENT: This group discusses their growth, flexing on NEW day to day challenges, sharing thoughts on other POA podcast guests and the impact of those words on them, and requesting future guests to share their stories based off interest. We discuss the various costs and challenges associated with achieving success in different areas of life. The importance of mentorship and guidance in helping young people succeed, and the need for both preparation and confidence (without becoming comp...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 41
Brad Chatlos! This Navy Linebacker of ’98 is a dedicated professional with a diverse career in the military and software sales. Raised in Youngwood, PA, he graduated from Hempfield Area High School. NAPSter of ’95 and USNA ’99. He started his career in the USMC as a Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Platoon Commander and progressed through various roles before transitioning into the software sales industry. Brad has held positions at companies like Acterna, Ingres, CommVault, IBM, and Alation, foc...
Apr 13, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 40
From Bethlehem, PA - NFB ’04 #51, the Club (Drydock's club sandwich namesake), Bobby Mac/Robert Quinn McClarin! Inside linebacker by trade, on to Navy Surface Warfare Officer -> Glass crushing ops leader -> Commodity Sourcing Manager as a Buyer in Procurement -> and NOW the Director of Sports Medicine at Lehigh Valley Medical. Also, non-profit founder of THE 5 STAR HEART Project, supporting, coaching, and serving youth in Bethlehem, PA. Bobby was a tough nosed Navy football player known...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 39
T.O.! Nick Henderson everybody. NFB '09, class of 2010 wide receiver. Nick became a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) and has transitioned in to the consulting industry (Med and Sports specifically with Russel Reynolds Consulting. Nick spends some time in the Non-Profit world with "AT LAST" working with under privileged kiddos getting them support with academics and development. Also learning some real estate, hitting some rec sports, and enhancing his golf game. Nick hits on listening to what matters,...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
Mongo! A 2001 NAPSter, NFB senior 04. Class 05. Flying CH-53 Helos. 3 AFG deployments. A Presidential Pilot of 5 years, flying Marine One for Obama and Trump. On to a squadron Ops O -> XO -> CO of “Ironhorse”. Now currently serving as the Heavy Lift Detachment OIC for VMX-1 (Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One). Adam Horne is described as a natural leader who has been taking care of his friends, teammates, and family for a long time. He is also known for his ability to find...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 37
Chaps! and Author of “Into the Fire: A Season of Navy Football, Fortitude and Faith”. John Owen was the Navy Football team Chaplain for the 2007 season. A 10 year Coast Guard Helo pilot, transitioned to 17 year Navy Chaplain. Now retired, living in Spokane, Washington. Alum of Cal Berkley for a year then Whitworth College as an english major. Chaps talks about the lessons he’s learned over the years, specifically in his one year with NFB. He discusses “when things are not going well”, his journe...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 36
The Mayor! Mr. Craig Carter of Oklahoma is a HUGE NFB supporter and advocate. Once an Oklahoma State Cowboy Footballer, Craig reflects a little about the past, but better yet, where he is today. I love one of his pieces to the Price - “Nothing’s free, fair, or equal, but if you get 2 of the 3, you’ll be alright.” Shaking hands and taking names, the Mayor might be in your neck of the woods soon while he's traveling, making deals, and staying engaged for GOOD. We talk about his son and our brother...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 35
Now a Wealth Manager from Raleigh, NC, Trey Grissom shares his POA. NFB senior '10, Class of 2011, Marine Corps Infantry Officer, and Military Staffing Salesman. Trey stays focused on finishing what he starts, staying uncomfortable/not getting complacent, and prioritizing leading himself first. Hit Trey up if your have and need some wealth to be managed!
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 34
Mike is a Tyler TX native, former Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Class of 2010 USNA Boxing Champ, current day entrepreneur and content creator. We get to Mike's Price of Admission after gaining a little more insight to his podcast series "Always Faithful" episodes, discuss sections of his Book "Black Veteran Entrepreneur, and touch a little bit on culture change. An all around good dude and advisor on many fronts based off of his experiences, grit, and determination. "Iron" Mike is the author of...
Feb 24, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 33
Marine Corps Major Jordan Eddington tells us about his experience as the Battalion Operations Officer for 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, running the largest airlift in modern history, ending the United States’ longest war ever. Jordan starts his career washing cars, then working at Six Flags selling turkey legs, on to NAPS -> to USNA where Jordan was a NFB linebacker and fullback. Class of ’10, NFB senior ’09 season. Jordan enters the Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer taking over a platoon of ...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 32
NFB ’09, class of 2010, slotback Corey Finnerty now an Explosive Detection Canine Handler! From Ventura California -> Naval Academy Prep School -> USNA -> Selected Pilot -> Naval Architect -> Gov Civilian Engineer for NAVSEA and the ARMY -> Explosive Detection Canine Handler. Home is now called Pasadena, MD with his wife Elisa. Recruited by Niumat, site visit with Matt Nechak, hosted by Bobby Mac, and reinforced by his father’s tough love and perspective - Corey knew the Chesap...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 31
NFB ’06 Offensive Captain, Class of ’07, James Rossi tells us about hard work. Hailing from Buda, TX and a few “Hays County Nights”, Rossi digs deep in to the simplicity of his successes - hard work. His path initiated as a surface warfare officer, to Medical Sales, on to Financial Advising for WestPac Wealth Partners, now an RVP Kingsbarn Real Estate in sunny Southern California. James also spends time serving on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Food Bank. He never has a low gear, nobod...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 30
USNA class of '05 and '04 Senior Defensive Captain, Josh Smith gives his take on the Price. Josh gets detailed on his navy football days and the keys to turning around the program. This turnaround process engrained a "never quit" / "never settle" mindset. Now Nicknamed "Coach", flying P3s in the Navy, Josh still gets after it coaching his kids, enjoying the outdoors, and getting to church.
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 29
From Small Town Lorena, Texas, Jake Biles describes moving through the ranks. Here is a man who's character can be described as THE standard, HARD, extremely smart and CONSISTENT every day. Jake started his post collegiate career as a Navy Football Grad Assistant, then moving through the Marine Corps (Platoon Commander, XO, Co Cdr), on to Booze Allen Hamilton, Independent Contracting, to IT Program Manager, then to Sales. Jake supports a non-profit at the Vantage Point Foundation, supporting pos...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 28
USNA class of ’97 offensive lineman Hunter Jones reminds us to “Live your Dash”, making every moment count. Hunter served in the Air Force and retired as LtCol. During his military track, he had a sharp focused mission investigating human behaviors to keep folks safe and secure (left of BANG). Raised on a “you start it, you finish it” type of mindset, Hunter describes the importance of being a man of Action. That leadership is Action and not a position. Hunter’s 5 pieces of the journey are…#1) E...
Jan 21, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 27
Another fellow NFB class of 2010 and 21st company leader. Glen walked on, found a vision to become a Navy Seal, mentored by David Goggins to train for the next level - then had to shift strategies. Huge health related journey - Staring with alopecia, dislocated shoulders, to possible meningitis, Bell's Palsy, then Guillain-Barre, and finally IGG4 with symptoms of Issac's syndrome. Wait... scratch that, we still don't know what you have dude! Walking again one month later, the doctors didn't expe...
Jan 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 26
Jordan Young - Class of ‘08. Senior NFB ‘07. A Naval Flight Officer on P-3 Orions, then P-8 NFO out of Jacksonville, FL, on to Dallas, TX and then Whidbey Island, WA. Now serving as a Senior Aviation Advisor to MANPADS Task Force at State Department. Jordan reflects on his relationships, his ins and outs on life experiences, and where he is focused today - smoking' meats, wrangling kiddos, and much more.
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 25
Another USNA class of 2010 Navy Footballer, the ultimate hammerhead / head hunter out of Northern Virginia, turned fast track head hunting submariner. Now the Senior Vice President of R&D for VanMeter Companies. Super smart dude with a heart of gold. Based on his foundational value of trust, Kevin gives us some insight on how he continues to maintain a “relentlessly high standard” as the key to unlocking results as he continues to navigate and experiment in his leadership laboratory. His POA...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 24
Son of a Sierra Leonan mother and a Nigerian father. Raised in the streets of DC, then to the richest neighborhood of Bethesda MD. Arnold Taylor tells us how he had to grow up quick. Here is a crazy story of perseverance, wearing a facade (in his words), but impacting MANY along the way. Arnie was a Surface warfare leader of 5 deployments. Continuous learner, and now family man settling down. As Richmond Virginia’s chapter leader of the Travis Manion Foundation, Arnold is also now building the c...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 23
Bobby CARES! This tough love and loyal Ohio native, tells us about being intentional in making the conscious decision to do something hard. A 2009 Navy Football slotback, now Marine Corps Harrier pilot gets uncut and real about his journey. Another 2010 grad and big time playmaker, Bobby is our favorite social media butterfly. I'm glad we have someone like Bobby training the next big wave of Marine Corps Harrier pilots.
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 22
What an extreme wealth of knowledge, Donald Pearson knows his stuff. Killing it as a wealth manager, the sky is the limit with this dude. Navy football class of 2016. A fellow wearer of the #50! A Las Vegas native, serving on the Board of Directors for Las Vegas HEALS, a Strategic Advisor-Clark County Medical Society, a Las Vegas Chamber Presidents Club, a Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce, and the Head JV Football Coach for Faith Lutheran in Vegas. Donald describes his brand and how ...
Dec 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 21
Clint Bruce. Navy Football team captain of ’96. Corporate CEOs advisor. Founder of Carry the Load. Former NFL player. Forever a Navy Seal. Husband. Father - setting the example, being the man he wants his daughters to value. The price is always pain. He shares… #1 Truths and secrets to sustained high performance - Many are truths, but not many secrets. #2 If I’m remembering and your learning, then I win #3 His favorite gun - Well…- A gun is a tool and a weapon is what it takes to win - because i...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
Here is a powerful and "motivated" dude, as we reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday. Andy cares - & you can't teach caring. A few lessons that Andy shares today; 1. Do the little things right.... 2. You don't need to know everything, just know who to ask.... 3. Don't take your immediate support group for granted.... 4. Never forget your 5th amendment rights! This one is personal for me. Lots of raw and REAL material in here to learn from and get better. This dude is respected, still grinding,...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 19
Fill the quota Alota - ’97 Navy Football defensive team captain. #2 all time tackles. Commanding Officer of 3 ships in the Navy. Turned around a ship after a previous CO was relieved. Winner of the tv show “Fear Factor”. Judo mixed martial arts fighter. Now serving as the Navy's Digital Ambassador. An all around inspiring and electric leader. Gervy expresses the importance of getting the little wins, leading by example, and putting PEOPLE first - always.
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 18
Turning it off and on and off like a light switch - when it's GO time, it's GO time. This wood grain gripping, Astros fan describes the Price of Admission around sacrifice of expression and how that shape his perspectives. Now swinging away in Sales, getting the wins. The key to Curtis’s grind today is built on trust and relationships, unlocking purpose and fulfillment.
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 17
JERZY SON! From Sicklerville, NJ to NAPS, Annapolis, UMass, the Cincinnati Bengals then the Baltimore Ravens, Jeromy's journey runs the gamut of transition and insightful decision making. Then he makes moves in the real estate game and onward to owning his own niche business. Jeromy offers some insightful perspective on each transition and what he learned along the way. Check out his restaurant and lounge "SoulBaila" in Hartford, Connecticut the next time you're passing through town.
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
