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American Hero Show

Travis Mills and A4 Digital

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Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills (82nd Airborne) is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, bestselling author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis brings his unique and inspirational perspective to conversations with American Heroes from military, medical, first responders (and more) backgrounds. Learn about them, and from them through their conversations with Travis - Hero to Hero. This project benefits the Travis Mills Foundation, supporting special-needs vet ...
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A 3x NBA Champion shares how iconic Coach Dean Smith and the North Carolina community supported him through the darkest chapter of his life - the trauma of his father taking the life of his mother before taking his own. Scott and Travis connect on their (very different) shared trauma and being able to empower others by sharing their learned life le…
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Nate joins the American Hero Show to share stories from his time as an US Army Green Beret, a football player at Texas - and trying to make it in the NFL and now in the newest chapter of his career; actor, film producer and TV show host. Boyer may be best known for his relationship with Colin Kaepernick and how he advised the former NFL star of a b…
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Dr. Crouch was named the Chief Executive Officer and President of the United Service Organizations (USO) in 2014. The USO provides programs for service members and their families in more than 250 locations. Dr. Crouch shares how the staff and thousands of volunteers are motivated to serve and able to coordinate and execute these programs for servic…
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The Founder of Friends of Firefighters joins the American Hero Show. Friends of Firefighters started shortly after the events of 9/11 to provide free, confidential mental health and wellness services for New York’s Bravest and the organization just marked 20 years. Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future retirees from…
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Now President and CEO of LiveOnNY, Leonard began his career as a Medical ICU Nurse at Mount Sinai, before moving into administrative, operational and academic roles. LiveOnNY is a nonprofit organization committed to helping New York live on through organ and tissue donation. Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future ret…
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Air Force Colonel (Ret.) John Flynn shares unforgettable memories from his time transporting war-weary troops home as the pilot of a C-17, especially the medevac missions. He talks about how the leadership and teamwork skills he learned in the service paved the way for his success on Capitol Hill and as a Vice President of Administration at MGM Res…
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Bob shares how he accepted help and learned from the torment of awful nightmares years after his service in the Air Force as a B-52 navigator and was able to find peace again through years of treatment. Bob talks about resilience and says his book “From Service to Success” is about overcoming adversity and realizing that our best days are not behin…
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Travis and Tim talk about how things are going in their lives and the latest with the Foundation in Maine as the fourth season of the AHS begins . They also excitedly preview the incredible lineup of guests this season! Travis Mills Foundation Executive Director Heather Hemphill joins the episode to provide an update on the latest great news on how…
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A Peabody Award winning Investigative Reporter for his overseas reporting from Pakistan and Afghanistan in the wake of 9/11, Bob was seriously injured by a roadside bomb that struck his vehicle in Iraq on January 29, 2006. A mere 13 months after the harrowing event; Bob returned to the airwaves and chronicled his recovery and the injuries he suffer…
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In this episode; Brigadier General Sutton says she likes the term “recalibration” Travis uses to talk about veterans and asks about its origins. Dr. Sutton also shares inspirational stories of resilience from recovering service members over her 35+ year career in service and helping others in the US Army and New York City. Support the show Click he…
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Beau shares stories of his 25 years in Marine Intelligence and how he has helped Amazon exceed their initial pledge to hire 25,000 veterans by 2021 that they have now pledged to hire 100,000 by 2024. He shares tales of his time overseas (Somalia, Bosnia, 3 tours to Iraq, and 3 tours to Afghanistan) as well as words of wisdom that have inspired him …
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Travis credits Linda with single-handedly saving the country during the 2008 financial crisis. While that may be a slight exaggeration, she shouldered a great deal of responsibility at the time and helped the country avoid further disaster. From working as a firefighter, to the Peace Corps and most notably in the world of finance and risk managemen…
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VetTix has distributed over 15.2 million tickets to Military, Veterans and their families since 2008 (over 3.8 million in 2022 alone!) Steve is their Chief Strategy Officer and shares stories from Veterans who have attended events thanks to the generosity of people inspired by the charity's mission: "Give Something to Those Who Gave." VetTix has di…
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The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer shares stories of his beginnings in the sport as well as rivalries on and off the track. He also talks about who his heroes were and how he is honest and up front when younger drivers ask him to share his wisdom about tracks, cars and the importance of a strong team. Support the show Click her…
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A police officer with federal disaster training and disaster response had just clocked out of her shift on Long Island when she was immediately activated for duty at Ground Zero - where she spent the next 23 days working at the center of the rescue and recovery efforts in the dust of the twin towers. Stacey has published a book chronicling her time…
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How did Tom Cruise fare in the jets Commander Frank Weisser piloted during the filming of Top Gun: Maverick? "Walleye" shares memories of his time in the Navy and with the iconic Blue Angels, but he also tells tales of piloting the actual planes Tom Cruise’s character was supposedly flying in “Top Gun: Maverick.” In addition to how Tom did when the…
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Now the CEO of Nicholas & Lence Communications; Cristyne Nicholas spearheaded efforts to rebuild New York City’s tourism industry in the wake of the horrifying events of September 11th. She is generally the driving force behind countless others sharing their message but is generous with her time in telling her inspiring story. (Bonus: Tim also take…
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Travis wouldn’t be here today without the heroic actions of Combat Trauma Nurse Judy Nuber, she was one of many saving lives at the hospital in Kandahar when Travis was brought in following his injuries. The story of how she reunited with Travis years after Afghanistan is truly an amazing and inspiring one of destiny, calling and purpose. Support t…
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Many will never forget Mike's game-winning goal in the "Miracle on Ice" game to defeat the USSR, but Mike was also the Captain of the iconic team that brought home a Gold Medal in Lake Placid in the 1980 Olympics. He shares memories of that team, what it was like playing for Coach Brooks and how his grandkids skate at the Mike Eruzione Center in hi…
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From the Army to practicing law to local politics and finally spending 28 years in House of Representatives representing New York’s 2nd and 3rd Districts, Representative King shares how as a “blue-collar conservative” he was able to consistently win re-election in a district that often voted against his party in other elections. From his upbringing…
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Spit on when he returned from Vietnam, this former Marine has turned into one of the most successful media moguls in American history. Learn how he found inspiration from within as well as from colleagues like the great Norman Lear and others throughout his impressive career. Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future re…
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The Executive Director of Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit family service organization based in New York founded to support the 3,051 children who lost a parent in the attacks on September 11, 2001. She shares the history of how Tuesday’s Children has helped the children impacted on that tragic day as well as more recent stories of children who have…
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Born with Spina Bifida, Enock Glidden is an athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker and advocate for others with disabilities. Despite not having the use of his legs, Enock has lived to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds - including climbing the sheer face of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan. Support the show Clic…
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Bernie Marcus chronicles his story of a young Jewish boy who grew up poor in New Jersey tenements and went on to start a great American Company at the ripe young age of 50. He shares that they were so broke when he and Arthur Blank started the company they filled the shelves with empty boxes and paint cans to appear to have more inventory - but tha…
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Ever wondered how a smash hit TV show was first created? Maybe you’ve wanted to know how much of a reality TV show is scripted… Maine Cabin Masters star & Designer Ashley Morrill and her carpenter husband Ryan Eldridge talk about that and so much more in this episode. They also share stories about some of the work they did with Travis and how they …
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After Ms. Arsht (understandably) calls Tim out at the beginning of the episode for a misstep in his introduction, a riveting discussion ensues featuring Ms. Arsht asking Travis a variety of deep questions that cause him to think about what drives him and where his resiliency comes from. About Adrienne Arsht: Following a trailblazing and impressive …
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Retired USMC Infantry Major Scott Huesing joins Travis and Tim to talk about his bestselling book "Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City" and how he helps raise awareness for veteran suicide and PTSD through the nonprofit organization "Save the Brave." Support the show Click here for a special offer for current …
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Travis and Tim talk about the latest news regarding the Travis Mills Foundation, including a new Health and Wellness Center that allows them to help more families. Travis is also excited to have opened the White Duck Brew Pub in Maine, a restaurant that not only serves mouth-watering food, but also provides jobs for many in the local community. Bui…
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Alex Stanchfield is the founder of Retirement You; one of the largest educational financial workshop brands in the United States and has worked in the retirement planning industry since 2006. He is also an owner of Foundations Investment Advisors and one of the founders of the American Hero Show to help support the Travis Mills Foundation. He talks…
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Learn about how the Travis Mills Foundation was founded in this bonus episode featuring a conversation with Chief Operating Officer Dr. Kelly Roseberry. The COO also provides an update on all the latest programs at the retreat and what's next for the Travis Mills Foundation! Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future ret…
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After her time with FOX News, Jenna felt fact-based, non-partisan news was missing in the American media landscape, so she followed her passion and launched SmartHER News Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You. Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation …
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Leif is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. As a SEAL platoon commander, Leif led major combat operations in the Bat…
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After his good friend and teammate died serving our country overseas, Staat left the NFL behind and followed in Pat Tillman’s steps by enlisting in the Marines before serving overseas. Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You. Learn more about the Travis Mil…
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COVID couldn’t slow Ingrid down in her mission to support families in her community by leading programs to provide critical childcare and remote learning assistance… Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You. Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here…
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Adopted as a child; the President and Founder of C&R Flooring now spends his life giving back the gratitude he has found in having a family to love. Support the show Click here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You. Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation here…
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The Gary Sinise Foundation helped build the specially adapted smart home the Mills family moved into in 2014. The acclaimed actor shared how he was “scared to death” and was “shocked into doing more” by the events of 9/11 and how he became so active in the service life after that unforgettable day. Gary calls Travis an inspiration for persevering t…
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Born without one leg, Anthony has faced unique challenges since birth but has believed he can become unstoppable through perseverance and drive - so much so that he was an undefeated high school wrestler who became the NCAA Wrestling Champion in 2011. He shares how his mother inspired and motivated his excellence by instilling a mentality where he …
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The President & CEO at Origin USA shares how he was inspired to launch a business in his basement, eventually build a factory and expand over many states - all simply because someone told him he didn’t have the freedom to do so. Pete talks about how his company fills the void that exists between the different generations of Americans in a variety o…
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The VP of Military Relations and Business Development at Veterans United shares how growing up in a large family without running water inspired her to give back in many ways as an adult. As a military spouse, she has intimate knowledge of the special challenges servicemen and women face in a variety of different parts of life. What’s the secret to …
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Get to know Travis and Tim in the debut episode of The American Hero Show. What led Travis to the US Army? Learn how doctors and nurses saved his life after stepping in an IED - and what his first words and biggest questions were upon coming out of a coma following surgery. Travis has a tremendously positive outlook on life and says he often forget…
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