Episodios

  • #005 - Ryan Blackwell
    Jan 16 2023
    Survivor of Pensacola NAS Terrorist Attack | Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism & Purple Heart | Owner of Well Trained Elite Ryan Blackwell was raised in North Carolina, in a household where structure and hard work were valued. At an early age, Ryan showed interest in wrestling and grew to devote much of his time and hard work into that sport. After graduating college, Ryan began to show interest in joining the Navy, just like his father. Soon after enlisting, he found himself in BUDS, the precursor school for becoming a Navy SEAL. Unfortunately, Ryan was dropped from the pipeline and decided to report to Pensacola, FL for airman school. He was eventually deemed medically unfit to continue in the Navy and was due to be medically retired. While awaiting his medical retirement, Ryan was working in an administrative position at Naval Aviation Schools Command, working with the International Military Training Office. On December 6th, 2019, Ryan Blackwell reported to work just like any other day. However, he found himself in the middle of the first terrorist attack on US soil by a foreign national since September 11th. Ryan sustained 6 gunshot wounds and continued to care for others while on the brink of death. Ryan had months of intense recovery, but leaned on his tough mentality to push on and accomplish great things despite his circumstances. Ryan is now the proud owner of Well Trained, a wrestling establishment for kids in the Gulf Breeze, FL area. He uses his experiences to teach kids that their mentality and their hard work are the keys to overcoming any challenges they may face. To learn more about Ryan Blackwells's endeavors, visit the links below: Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/b15afb83 Website: www.welltrainedelite.com Instagram: @welltrainedelite
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    1 h y 38 m
  • #004 - Camilo Giraldo
    Jan 9 2023

    On today's episode, our guest, Camilo Giraldo, explains his story from Colombian immigrant seeking political asylum to a successful real estate developer and entrepreneur in a Florida Panhandle.

    Camilo Giraldo was born and raised in Colombia. His family fell on some rough times and eventually immigrated to America, seeking political asylum. Camilo knew he needed to work hard to build a life here, and met many challenges along the way. However, he know that every challenge was worth the fight and worth it to build something for his family for generations to come. Camilo went to college to become a civil engineer. While at school, he and his brother started a company, that has now developed into an empire of companies in the realm of construction, engineering, technology, and real estate development.

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    58 m
  • #003 - Jarret Johnson
    Jan 4 2023

    Jarret Johnson is a native to FL, growing up in the small town of Cedar Key, FL. Upon graduating high school, Jarret was recruited by the University of Alabama for football. He was a two-time team captain, and was a First-team SEC pick and Second-team All-American pick. Following his senior year, he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. Jarret went on to play 9 seasons with the Ravens as a linebacker, and completed 3 more seasons with the San Diego Chargers as an outside linebacker. In 2015, Jarret Johnson retired from the NFL to pursue other ventures.

    Jarret, with his friend, Charlie Keebaugh, are now the owners of a Black Rifle Coffee Company franchise in Niceville, FL. Their mission is to give back to the community through supporting military and first responder personnel and their families.

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    1 h y 34 m