PiZetta Media: Podcast with a Cause: Recent Episodes
Michael VanZetta
PiZetta Media CEO Michael VanZetta talks with people on the frontlines, nonprofit leaders, and mental health stories. Hear what amazing people are doing in communities nationwide.
Frankie Russo is an 8X Inc. 500 Founder, Top Growth Keynote Speaker, 2X Best-Selling Author, Top 50 Thought Leader in Growth, and Investor
Monica Orluk is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Operation Troop Appreciation
Morgan Matthews, the Vice President of Business Development at Connections Health Solutions, talks about the progress Connections is making to revolutionize mental health care.
Jocelyn Bates is a Cultivator of Curiosity & Creativity in the Human Experiment, Soul Art Guide, Akashic Records Guide, Human Design Coach, Yoga Nidra Guide and EFT Practitioner.
Karl Elliott is a life coach at Alcohol Free Coach. Elliott talks about his own battle with alcohol.
Margie Balfour, MD, PhD is the Chief of Quality & Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions.
Sarah Brummett is the Director of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) at National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Michael Ortoll, Founder of Christine Ortoll Charity, talks about his mental health journey and mission.
Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried talk about their new book "Profiles in Mental Health Courage"
Chris Coulter is the author of "WAKE UP YOU COULD LOSE YOUR TEEN TO SUICIDE: A Father’s Guide to Dealing with Teenage Depression & Anxiety."
Recently a study came out called "Suicide in National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes: a 20-year analysis." Bridget Whelan is the lead author.
Rev. Dr Keith Savage is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Manassas and Co-Chair of Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE)
Dr. Dianna Dixon is the CEO of Pump with Purpose®. Pump with Purpose® is a global lactation and postpartum private practice servicing the postpartum community across the world and was started due to a recognized lack of resources and assistance in lactation for people that want to include pumping in their journey, either exclusively or in addition to nursing as well as during their postpartum journey.
Sam Mitchell is the creator, owner, host, voice, editor, & Executive Director of Autism Rocks and Rolls.
Troy McGuire is the Founder and President of the Mental Health Television Network (MHTN).
Cerissa “Reecee” Brown is the Founder of Reecee's Reach. Reecee's Reach envisions a world where Black women can access culturally competent, Christ-centered, and affordable mental health care.
Bernadette Gold is a certified high performance coach, biomagnetism therapist, and thought architect for visionary leaders
Dr Karen Molano is a Clinical Psychologist, Infant, Family, and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of LumiTot.
Potomac District Supervisor for Prince William County, VA, Andrea Bailey, talks about the future Crisis Receiving Center in Woodbridge, VA.
Kelly Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Performance Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, and Nutrition Coach.
Michael Rosenblum is a pioneer of video journalism and is currently the founder of UNPRESS.
Dr. Kelly Kaczmarczyk is the Prince William County Public Schools Administrative Coordinator of Student Mental Health Services.
Kristie Fields is the founder of PinkSlayer Community Outreach. The nonprofit is a cancer advocacy organization that provides patient navigation services, educational programs, breast and colon prosthetics, garments, medical supplies, and virtual & in-person support group meetings for families affected by cancer.
Sue Zywokarte is a board member at Pathway Homes. Pathway Homes, based in Fairfax, provides housing and supportive services to adults with serious mental illness and other disabilities in Northern Virginia and Washington. The organization follows a housing-first model, which says housing is not a privilege but a right, and does not place time limits on its housing services.
Read more here: https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/how-this-northern-virginia-nonprofit-saved-a-local-womans-life
Chatwan Mongkol is the Founder of The Nutgraf. The Nutgraf is a weekly newsletter about student journalism.
Ronia Fraser is an internationally certified and award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach specialising in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.
Gary Fahey is a mental strength and performance specialist, mental health and addiction counsellor, highly sought-after speaker and bestselling author who embodies the mantra of “Lived it, Learned it, Earned it.”
6-Figure Career Strategist and Social Media & Brand Adviser Kamara Daughtry talks about her media journey, helping others succeed, and her brand new video series for Black History Month.
Colleen Oakes, Manager of the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition, and Brittini Long, the Senior Program Coordinator at Montgomery County ADAMHS, speak about mental health in the county and the mural program, spreading positive messages in the community.
Steven Pruett, Executive Chairman of the Board at Cox Media Group, speaks about his media journey and his new book "Gain Principles - Helping You Master the Art of Life's Growth Cycles for Career and Personal Development," coming in later 2024.
Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery. Rock Recovery is an eating disorder therapy nonprofit based in Arlington, VA.
Meet Amy Emkes, Manager of Behavioral Health Operations, and Jennifer Strickland, IOP Clinical Supervisor at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center
Sari Raskin, Vice President of Grants and Community Leadership at Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, speaks about mental health initiatives the foundation is working on.
Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, speaks about the 2023 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report.
Stanley Jones is the CEO of ACTS (Action in Community Through Service of Prince William County).
Vanessa M. Gattis, PhD is the President & CEO of Prince William County Community Foundation.
Mandy North, is the Pastor at Manassas Church of the Brethren and is a member of the Strategy Team at VOICE of Northern VA.
Rhondavena LaPorte and William LaPorte are the Founders of the Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary. The sanctuary's slogan is "People Heal Horses and Horses Heal People."
Robyn Mehlenbeck, PhD, ABPP, is the Director of George Mason University Center for Community Mental Health. The center is the main training clinic for George Mason University doctoral candidates in clinical psychology, as well as students in other behavioral health disciplines.
Christiana Floyd is the Running Backs Coach for George Mason University Men's football team, former DC Divas women's football player, and Business Executive Partner at Concierge on Call.
Frank Shamrock is a keynote speaker, producer, former UFC Fighter, and the Executive Director of the nonprofit "Shamrock Way." The nonprofit empowers at-risk communities through awareness, leadership, and mentoring programs.
Meet Patrick Curley, LCSW Megan Krenz Rhys Kuhl Jessica Skobel Erin McCloud from Ellie Mental Health Woodbridge, VA
Prince William County Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye, CIRMS speaks about his mental health mission and the future Crisis Receiving Center coming to Woodbridge VA.
Prince William County's Chief Transformation Officer Lisa Madron speaks about the future Crisis Receiving Center in Prince William County, VA
Angela McConnell is the Founder, President & CEO of the Northern Virginia Veterans Association
Morgan Matthewsis the Vice President of Business Development at Connections Health Solutions
Meet Jeffrey Marriott, John Selfe, and Ryan Gardner of Vets' Retreat Virginia. Vets' Retreat Virginia, Inc. honors, connects, and assists the men and women who serve America, past or present, at home or away.
Alison Barkoff is the Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Administration for Community Living.
Executive Director Mary Helen Shaughnessy talks about the 2023 Washington International Horse Show happening until October 29th.
Meet SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic) CEO Jeff Horwitz and Senior Director of SAFE Veterans Kelly Niedzwiecki
Meaghan Birnie and Aberle Rodgers Bridges speak about the nonprofit Morgan's Message®. Morgan’s Message® strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.
Julie Riggs is the Executive Director of the National Capital Region Chapter of Blue Star Families.
CAPT Christopher Jones, Pharm.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H. is the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Amber Brown studies Civil Engineering at George Mason University and National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Programs Chair.
Nikki Jennings is the Operations & Resource Coordinator at Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.
Meet Improve Life PLLC's Office Manager Maryam Azeem & Medical Director Dr Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH C
Gabe Howard is a author, speaker and host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast from Healthline Media.
Master Sergeant, USA (Ret.) MSG Elizabeth Anne Helm-Frazier and Commander Carlton G. Philpoot, U.S. Navy (Ret.) talk about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) talks about his new book "Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness."
Angel Sims, a Junior at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA talks about her mental health journey
Hundreds of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers who have had their lives affected by cancer went to Capitol Hill to urge Congress to make cancer a national priority.
Jennifer Carlson is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is bridging the tech talent and diversity gaps, igniting a new paradigm to develop untapped talent and strengthen the tech ecosystem nationwide.
PiZetta Media talked with several cancer survivors about their health journeys and advocating for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Ellen Shannon is the Executive Director for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- National Capital Area Chapter
Annette Whittenberger is the CEO of Wild Ride Called Life, a best-selling author, top-ranking podcast host, and Mental Health Advocate.
Meet Team U.S. Co-Captain for the Invictus Games, Sgt. 1st Class Lauren Montoya, and Lieutenant Colonel Tony Smith, Team U.S. athlete for the Invictus Games.
Georgia Berkovic is the Director of Public Affairs at The Midnight Mission. Founded in 1914, The Midnight Mission has been offering a path to self-sufficiency to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness since 1914.
Brittany Wilkins is the author of ""Letters to My Sisters in Engineering" and Founder of Historians Connect. The interview took place during the 2023 Podcast Movement Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Bryan Barletta is a Partner and Founder of Sounds Profitable. The interview took place at the 2023 Podcast Movement Conference.
Rebecca Mohlman is a Trauma Therapist and creator of the podcast The Reframe: ‘Where Fear is Brave.’
Period Project NC is a nonprofit providing free period product dispensers in schools across North Carolina. High schoolers Farah Rosaleen and Sarah Pazokian created the organization.
Medal of Honor Recipient Retired Army Col. Paris Davis spoke to the media after an engraving unveiling ceremony in his honor at the National Museum of the U.S. Army. Here is the full Q and A with press.
Kristen Fernekes is the Head of Communications and Outreach for National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.
PiZetta Media talked with several authors during the National Book Festival: Jay Cooper, Bonnie Kelso, Brittany N. Williams, Sarah Guillory, Mimi Herman, Denise Lajimodiere, Lisa Kerr.
Patricia Clason is the Founder of the Starfish Foundation and the Healing Warrior Hearts program
Desmond Garrett talks about his love for hockey. PiZetta Media sat down with Desmond and his father, Adam Garrett.
Running 4 Heroes started as an idea from Zechariah Cartledge to honor fallen first responders and now has many programs supporting police officers, firefighters, and families of the fallen. Chad Cartledge is the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Running 4 Heroes.
Jessica "Culture Queen" Hebron brings positive energy to kids and families with her shows and music.
Ann Brennan is the Co-founder, CEO & President of Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention
American Battle Monuments Commission honors the services of overseas U.S. Armed Forces by maintaining and promoting America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. Charles K. Djou is the Secretary and CEO of the ABMC.
Anne-Laure Peaucelle is a Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Therapist whose mission is to make the body an integral part of mental health care and trauma healing.
Justin Little is an Mental Health Expert, National Speaker, and the Creator/Host of "The Mental Wealth Podcast"
Patrick Rhodes aka “Patrick The Giver” believes that small acts of kindness will change the world!
The mission of This Is My Brave is to empower individuals to put their names and faces on their true stories of recovery from mental illness and addiction. Erin Gallagher is the Executive Director at This Is My Brave.
Tonya Murphy is the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year and the Senior Manager of Advancement at the Travis Manion Foundation.
Beth Napleton started helping students as a teacher to help business leaders overcome obstacles.
Robin Hutton is the President of Angels Without Wings. Learn about Staff Sergeant Reckless, a decorated warhorse who held official rank in the United States military.
Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Gretchen Evans is a Speaker, Author, Adventurer, Advocate and Leader.
Julia Reed Nichols is the Founder of Pin-Ups On Tour. Bonez N' Gabby are the hosts of Pin-Ups On Tour.
Jeff and Kathy Long are the founders of Teens4Teens Help. Skye Ramirez is a member of the youth advisory board at Teens4Teens Help.
Kelley Hardison is the Deputy Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Bananas Foster is a brand new nonprofit focusing on foster families from the very popular baseball team, the Savanah Bananas. Jolie Chabala is the Program Coordinator for Bananas Foster.
Michael Simeon is known as the Black Gay Comic Geek creating content on his youtube channel, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Historian Christie Seyglinski talks about her recent trip to Normandy during the 79th-anniversary remembrance of D-Day.
Meet A Loving Space Foundation President Tamara Barnes and Vice President Jermaine Howard.
Learn about the nonprofit Adaptive Fitness Legion from President Joanna Bonilla, Events Coordinator Jo-Anne Torres, and Treasure & Webmaster Dan McGovern.
Tammy and Ian Carroll created the nonprofit Big Beautiful Life to Honor their daughter Addi by spreading joy to children in medical crisis, helping their helpers & raising awareness about medical complexity.
Master Sergeant, USA Army (Ret.) Elizabeth Helm-Frazier is a Six Triple Eight Advocate & Producer. The WWII 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was a predominantly black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and deployed overseas during WWII.
Steven Haden is the Chief Executive Officer of Envision:You and the Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of You:Flourish.
Meet Patriotic Kenny Foundation President Kenny Jary, and Vice President and Executive Director Amanda Kline.
The Voices of Freedom’s mission is to record and preserve the stories of Americans, both civilian and military. The Voices of Freedom project is a part of the Americans in Wartime Experience.
Simon Davies is the Executive Director at Teen Cancer America. The nonprofit engages and supports hospitals and outpatient facilities in the development of specialized and comprehensive care programs for ages 13-39. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who are the driving force behind Teen Cancer America.
Emmy-nominated host and founder of What's Trending Shira Lazar and meditation teacher, author and coach, Jordana Reim are the Founders of Peace Inside Live.
Dave Barbush is the CEO at Once a Soldier. The nonprofit helps families of veteran suicide with financial and mental health support.
A brand new season of Military Makeover with Montel premieres May 26th at 7:30 am EST/PST on Lifetime. Michael VanZetta talked with hosts Montel Williams and Art Edmonds about the show and its impact on the military community.
Eileen Bjorkman is the author of "The Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat"
Semper Fi & America's Fund helps the United States critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
Ken Duckworth, M.D is NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer and author of "You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families."
Chad Graham is the President & CEO Woody Williams Foundation. The foundation creates Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States. Graham talks about honoring the legacy of his grandfather Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams.
Sue Smith and Peggy Lynd Kelly discuss their experiences as American Red Cross "Donut Dollies" during the Vietnam War.
Susan Patten talks about the TEACH program and all year-long initiatives at Wreaths Across America.
Rick Patrick is the Director of the National Fire and EMS Division at the U.S. Fire Administration.
Nate McDonald is the Vice President and COO at Irreverent Warriors. Irreverent Warriors brings veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent suicide.
Chad Bruckner is a motivational speaker, business owner, military and police veteran, and writer. Bruckner is using positivity to help people from all over the country.
Meet Landon Shaw, Digital Media Director at Sons of the Flag. The nonprofit is revolutionizing burn care & support for active military, veterans, first responders, & civilians.
The Healing Our Heroes program specializes in mental health for veterans, addressing both individual mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders.
The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters.
The Polsky Foundation launches the Help Ukrainian Firefighters In Need project to help firefighters from Ukraine get vital equipment from fire departments nationwide.
Learn about the Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 from three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines and four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones.
Triple F is where the world's Fire and EMS service sisters come together to support each other!
Hoosier Burn Camp provides life-changing experiences for young people suffering from the physical and emotional trauma of a severe burn injury.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a non-profit representing volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services.
Joe Schumacher is the Chief Operations Officer at the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
Steve Jimenez is the Founder of Hives for Heroes. The nonprofit focuses on honeybee conservation and a healthy transition from service for the military, veterans, and first responders.
Curtis Drafton is the Founder of the US Veterans Hall of Fame. The mission of the US Veterans Hall of Fame is to pay public tribute to the men and women of prior military service who exemplify great character and servitude.
Ernest Stevens is a retired police officer, author, speaker, and mental health advocate. Stevens is the Deputy Division Director of Law Enforcement at the Council of State Governments.
Meet Oliva Nunn, motivational speaker, mental health advocate, military veteran, mom, and CEO of Oliva Nunn Communications.
Shelly Kirkland is the CEO at Boot Campaign. Boot Campaign's mission is to unite Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving programs.
The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation's mission is to empower individuals and their families to help prevent suicide in youth and young adults.
Marine Veteran and IMPACT Wrestling Wrestler Steve Maclin talks about being in the military to becoming one of Impact's top wrestlers.
THON™ is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world! It's a year-long effort raising funds & awareness for the fight against childhood cancer. Will Vincent is the Executive Director for Penn State THON 2024.
Meet Partners in PROMISE Executive Director Michelle Norman, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator Meg Graves, and Grants Manager Meagan Consedine. Partners in PROMISE is a nonprofit that serves as a representative voice for our Exceptional Military Family Members (EFMP).
Naval Services FamilyLine is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to serving naval spouses around the world.
Holly Vega is the Co-Founder, President, & CEO of Military Hearts Matter. The nonprofit helps educate, support, and create programs for the military heart community.
Meet the founders of the All Heart Gunner Foundation, Brandon & Brittany Smith. The All Heart Gunner Foundation strives to provide financial assistance for families whose child has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Harry Kantrovich created a stage adaptation of Tom Brokaw's book "The Greatest Generation Speaks."
SuperQuickQuestion is a one-on-one Q&A platform that partners with sports teams, music labels and innovative brands to facilitate live 60-second video chats between a host and a queue of guests.
No One Left Behind is focused specifically on supporting former interpreters and U.S. government employees eligible for the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa programs.
Labs For Liberty’s mission is to acknowledge, honor, and empower United States Special Operations Forces members by providing service dogs for PTS and physical needs.
Verified TikTok creator Russell Cassevah is the President & Founder of Little Bricks Charity. The non-profit puts Lego sets into the hands of hospitalized children.
Meet Allyson Stefani, Maternity/Adoption Counselor at Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary's Services.
Meet A Future SuperHero And Friends Founder Yuri Williams. A Future SuperHero And Friends helps animals, houseless, veterans, elderly, special needs, ill and children, and anyone in need.
Meet the Co-Founders of Be A Hero To A Hero, Rob & Theresa Phillips. Be A Hero To A Hero is reaching out to our American Veterans and beyond.
Crayons to Classrooms provides essential supplies to teachers of at-risk students across the Greater Dayton Region for free
Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter, Inc., is a nonprofit committed to ending chronic homelessness among women veterans in the Southeast.
Icing Smiles is a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and other treats to families impacted by the critical illness of a child.
Meet retired police officer and founder of Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation, Inc., Jarriel Jordan Sr.
Meet Collette Divitto, CEO of Collettey's Cookies, and Rosemary Alfredo, Director of Marketing at Collettey's Cookies and Collette's mother.
Brandon Ammons is the Program Manager for Delivering Jobs at Entertainment Industry Foundation. Delivering Jobs is an inclusion campaign designed to create pathways to one million employment and leadership opportunities for people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental differences by 2025.
Kathy Richard is the Program Director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA Foster Grandparent Program
Michael Hicks is the Vice President & Co-Founder of HicksStrong Inc. The Mission of HicksStrong Inc. is to save military lives by linking Military members with therapists via tele-health.
The goal of The No White Flags Project is to make the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities and wounded veterans a little bit easier.
Emerald Cancel is the President & Founder of Lissy's Legacy of Love. The nonprofit helps kids affected by addiction.
Amy Fass is the CEO and Executive Director of Shoes That Fit. Shoes That Fit is a national, award winning nonprofit that gives children in need new athletic shoes.
John Hill speaks about the powerful work the Military Warriors Support Foundation is doing to help wounded veterans and Gold Star Families.
Ethan Forhetz is the Vice President of Public Engagement and National Spokesperson at Convoy of Hope
The Metropolitan Riveters are a professional women's ice hockey team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with home games at the American Dream.
Meet Jennifer Nicolaisen, Executive Director & Co-founder of
SeekHealing. SeekHealing makes opportunities for human connection universally accessible in order to improve social health in local communities and reduce deaths of despair.
Jessica Ruyts, President & Founder of The Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention, has a mission in life to end all veteran and soldier suicide.
Teresa Gray is the Founder of Mobile Medics International. Mobile Medics International is a team of medical volunteers that travel the globe providing medical aid to people who have no access to care or are in crisis from man made or natural disasters.
Manny Piñeiro is the Founder, President & CEO of Making Time Count.
Learn more: https://makingtimecountllc.com/
Jess Drew is the Director Of Development at Catch a Lift Fund. Catch A Lift Fund is a nationwide nonprofit supporting over 9,000 combat-injured veterans.
Angelique Barthel is the Executive Director of Variety of Illinois. Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois helps children with disabilities, as well as their families, feel included in their community.
Henry J. "Rocky" Colavita served multiple tours in Vietnam. His fiirst was as an advisor with the Vietnamese Airborne in '65 & '66, and the second as a company commander with the 1st Cavalry Division in '68 & '69.
The mission of Keeper of The Game is to provide kids and young adults with special needs and disabilities unique baseball experiences that foster the growth of those individuals and their love of baseball.
Joshua Parish is the Co-Founder of VETLIFE. The Michigan based nonprofit brings veterans together to provide a safer, healthier, and prosperous civilian lifestyle.
Elizabeth O'Donnell is the Founder & CEO of Aaliyah in Action. Aaliyah in Action provides women, birthing people and families comfort as they take steps toward healing after the loss of their baby.
Jim Ebert is the Founder of Cancer Can Rock. Cancer Can Rock supports musicians who are fighting aggressive cancer by professionally producing a song and video with and for them.
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Jim Elliott is the Founder & President of Diveheart. Diveheart's mission is to improve confidence and independence in children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through the scuba experience.
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Tanisha Shorter-Lott is the Executive Director of the Black History 365 Education Foundation.
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The Stentorians are a fraternal organization of African American firefighters, based in Los Angeles, California, and founded in 1954.
Kenny Winslow is the Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
Michael Brazelton was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on August 7, 1966,, and was held until his release on March 4, 1973.
Latisha Marsh is making a difference with the homeless in the Charlotte area and creating a non profit called Ask Pharmacist Tish.
Meet Sara Cunningham, founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Free Mom Hugs is a 501(c)3 organization that advocates for the equality of the LGBTQ+ community by providing resources, education, and support.
Zoeie Kreiner is the Founder of Support Over Stigma. Support Over Stigma provides PTSD Help for Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders and thier families.
Blackfacts.com is the oldest and longest-running data-driven online Black History resource. Ken Granderson is the Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Blackfacts.com
Paws for Purple Hearts Improves the lives of America's warriors by providing top tier service dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic services.
Mike Erwin is the Founder and Executive Director of Team Red White and Blue. Team RWB’s mission is to enrich veterans’ lives by creating virtual and local, consistent, and inclusive opportunities for veterans and the community.
Ron Fitzsimmons is the Founder and Executive Director of Alice's Kids. Alice’s Kids relies on a national network of hundreds of teachers, social workers and other professionals to identify children in need.
Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann perform as Letters From Home, which infuses the classic style of the USO with a witty, modern edge. Letters From Home is currently on the road for its 50-state tour. Learn more here: https://www.lettersfromhomesingers.com/
Meet Monica Alvarez and Teresa Ramey Martin of the Alvarez House 0600. The organization was established to provide housing for the homeless veteran population in North Carolina, to restore their faith and dignity, and to enable them to return whole and healed
Taylor Prelac is the Founder of Brooks' Bereavement Bears. The mission of Brooks' Bereavement Bears is to comfort women by sending a cuddly teddy bear when going through a pregnancy loss in Ohio.
Meet Exceptional Families of the Military -EFM CEO Austin Carrigg & Deputy Executive Director and Lead Researcher Dr. Jennifer Bittner. The organization connects exceptional military families with Disabilities, Special Healthcare Needs, or additional educational needs.
Trevor Romain, best-selling author, Co-Founder of The Comfort Crew for Military Kids, and President of The Trevor Romain Company, talks about helping kids worldwide.
Mike McCormick is the Media Relations & Education Coordinator at Florida/USVI Poison Information Center - Jacksonville. Poison Control Number: 1-800-222-1222
Garry Mills is the Founder & Executive Director of Shoot Basketballs NOT People. The nonprofit's mission is to use basketball as a vehicle to change and save lives.
Meet Bella Chaffey, President of Alexander's Hope. Alexander's Hope is focused on spreading awareness of organ donation & providing life saving cardiac tests to young people.
Meet Amanda Huffman, creator of the Women of the Military Podcast. Amanda interviews women who have served in the military or are currently serving in the military.
Illinois' Voice of Professional Law Enforcement. Established in 1941, ILACP represents over 1,400 members from approximately 450 agencies.
Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu founded Every Day Action to change how Hollywood sees food waste.
Meet Stephanie Brown, Founder and CEO of The Rosie Network. The Rosie Network’s mission is strengthening military families through entrepreneurial programs and support services, empowering military spouses, transitioning service members and veteran entrepreneurs toward financial stability and self-sufficiency.
Meet Fisher House Foundation President David Coker and Jenny Hall, Manager of House Support. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
The mission of Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance is to collaborate, develop and implement behavioral health awareness, prevention, intervention, and post crisis strategies to provide firefighters with an easily accessible and confidential source of information.
Firefighters for Healing is a non profit foundation founded by firemen who tragically experienced first hand what burn survivors endure. On July 3rd, 2010 Minneapolis firefighter, Jake Laferriere, suffered 3rd and 4th degree burns in a back draft explosion while battling a house fire.
Meet Amy Palmer, President & CEO of Soldiers' Angels. Soldiers' Angels provides aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.
It’s a Military Life’s Veteran Pen Pal Project is a year-round, nationwide project centered around a simple act of kindness – sending a letter of gratitude to our nation’s heroes.
Operation Deploy Your Dress is a military spouse run non-profit whose primary purpose is to offset the cost of attending military formal functions, especially for junior service members.
Austin Weishel is a bronze sculptor artist that creates military, police, firefighter, and other monuments and memorials across the United States and the World.
Meet Children's Health Fund President & CEO Arturo Brito. Children's Health Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides health care to children and families on mobile medical clinics throughout the United States.
The Pivot Fund is a new venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news.
Meet Project Lyme Director Noah Johnston. Project Lyme’s Mission is to eradicate the epidemic of tick-borne diseases
Deployed Love strives to unite deployed military members and their families by serving the military community with events that bring connection and joy to the families involved.
Project HOPE is an international global health and humanitarian aid non-governmental organization founded in the United States in 1958.
Dee Gillen created The Black Poster Project after losing her son, Scott, to an overdose.
HHM Health is a patient- focused community health center in the Dallas, Texas area. Hear from Brian Hawkins, CEO of HHM Health.
Bradley Romp talks about living with MS, how the disease doesn't define him, and what he does to raise money to help find a cure for MS.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Marcia Ferranto speaks about the 2022 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report.
Operation BBQ Relief delivers the healing power of BBQ in times of need, feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters along with year-round efforts to fight hunger through The Always Serving Project® and Camp OBR™ programs