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Behind The Mission

Duane K. L. France

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Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mi ...
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Film Roundtable was to created as space for artists in the industry to talk openly and freely about what is present for them at this unprecedented moment in time. Most of us have found ourselves, until just recently, in a sort of worldwide, collective pause. We have had an abundance of time to be quiet, to go inside ourselves, to listen, but most importantly to imagine the change we want to see in our own lives and careers as well as for the collective as a whole. A quality of life greater n ...
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Dr. Harbir Sian is an award-winning optometrist based in Vancouver, Canada. In The 20/20, Dr. Sian interviews guests from various backgrounds and industries to share their struggles and successes. Guests include business owners, entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, media personalities, medical professionals, and more. Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experi ...
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A Mix of Top 40's, Dance, Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Soca & Dancehall for Summer of 2017 Track List 1. Drake – Signs 2. Karl Wolf Feat. Gyptian – Wherever You Go 3. Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean – Feels 4. DJ Khaled Feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts 5. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Feat. Justin Bieber – Despacito 6. French Montana Feat. Swae Lee – Unforgettable 7. Omarion – Distance 8. Wizkid Feat. Chris Brown – African Bad Gyal 9. Machel Montano – Fast Wine ...
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The Off The Charts Business Podcast is for multi-passionate entrepreneurs. Here you’ll learn how to design a scalable business to spend more time outside away from the screen, through actionable ideas, real-world examples, and pep talks from your host Nathalie Lussier, founder of AccessAlly. Nathalie Lussier started making websites when she was 12 years old, and graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and a job offer from Wall Street. In a gutsy move, she turned down this job to star ...
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Dr. Vi Tu Banh is on a mission to help one billion people. That's right, a billion. Dr. Banh's story could easily be the script of a Netflix documentary. From his family's escape from Vietnam on a boat to being stranded on a deserted island and then being rescued by the people of a small town in Ontario, Vi Tu's early years have shaped his mission …
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with ch…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships About Today’s Gu…
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Film Roundtable is thrilled to welcome Cinematographer Jason McCormick (Olivia Wilde’s Book Smart, and Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer) + Assistant Director Francisco Ortiz (Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, and Martin Scorcese’s The Wolf of Wall Street) Jason + Francisco recently teamed up on the Ryan Murphy anthology drama Feud; Capote vs. the Swans. Thi…
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Dr. Paul Rollett is the co-owner of Okanagan Vision Therapy, a multi-location, highly specialized vision therapy practice in British Columbia. In this episode, Dr. Rollett helps us understand some of the mystical aspects of vision therapy and dispels common myths. If you've been wondering if vision therapy is voodoo or if it actually works, you'll …
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…
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Dr. Wes McCann is one of the most prolific businessmen and speakers in optometry. He is the owner of 8 (soon to be 9) optometry practices, he is a renowned speaker for many industry partners, and he is constantly at the forefront of providing the most advanced specialty care to his patients. In this episode, Dr. McCann shares his THREE PILLARS to f…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families About Today’s Gu…
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How can we elevate the experience we create for our patients and customers? How can we make sure we differentiate ourselves from disruptors and low-end service providers in the industry? In this episode, Dr. Shawn Moore shares the incredible insights he has written in his book Full Circle Disruption. From the power of emotion to discerning which se…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. A…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez About Today’s Guest Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine C…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their wo…
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Every time we buy an item - a book, food, a gym membership - there are two prices we pay. The first price is what we pay in dollars to buy the item. But the second price is the price we pay in time and effort to get the benefit of the item. Unfortunately, many times, we pay the first price but don't pay the second. This imbalance is an effect of ou…
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Welcome to Off The Charts Business! In this episode, we had the insightful Dr. Crystal Frazee join us to discuss the crucial role of body wisdom in entrepreneurial success. Crystal emphasized the importance of regular check-ins to assess your needs, setting boundaries, and using your body's cues to enhance productivity and well-being. She shared va…
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The story of how Harnarayan Singh became a nationally broadcast NHL play-by-play announcer is the stuff of legend. From dealing with outright racism as a kid, to sleeping on airport benches, to calling games on the most famous television show in Canada - Hockey Night in Canada... his story will inspire you to do everything you can do to achieve you…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrori…
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For many optometrists, binocular vision may be one of the most intimidating specialties in the profession. Some don't understand it, some fear it, some don't believe in it at all. Matt Rosner from the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute wants to help change this perception of BV and provide a structured program that will help ODs bring this specialty in…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life About Today’s Guest Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute…
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Dhruvin Patel is the founder and CEO of Ocushield, which began as a company that created blue light blocking products such as phone and laptop screen covers. In the years since Dhruvin started the company, he has been on Dragon's Den (UK version of Shark Tank), he has been shouted out by iconic entrepreneur Richard Branson, and has received the Kin…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Memb…
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Whether you're just starting out in myopia management or you've been building your expertise for a while, this conversation with two amazing doctors is sure to provide you with some new insight that will help you level up your myopia care. Dr. Sheila Morris and Dr. Evelyn Lo bring their different perspectives to create a robust conversation about h…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California About Today’s Guest Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August …
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In this episode, our guest Elayna Snyder delves into creativity and its impact on business growth. Elayna shares her journey of unintentionally finding her way into entrepreneurship and highlights the significance of owning one's perspective and using creativity in problem-solving and client engagement. You will gain insights into fostering creativ…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support. About Today…
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