Strength From Service podcast

#Society #Jake Palmer #Military #Service #Sacrifice #Communities #War Stories

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

Strength From Service

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If you are not careful and you let yourself be captured by the news and all the noise, it can confuse you into believing that there is more wrong in our society than right with it, that there are more selfish people than selfless people. It is easy to fall into this trap, because that’s how traps work, they are designed to bring you in and then keep you there. The antidote to this comes when you realize that world isn’t full of traps, it’s full of world, it’s full of goodness, a goodness that far outweighs the bad. Everyday there are more people that you know, that you meet, that you pass by who focus their efforts and energy into helping others, in service to others, to making their country, their community better. Just as the saying goes Iron sharpens Iron, we draw in strength from service and our service spreads strength to others. The people who spread that strength often blend in with the noise of the world, they are teachers, doctors, nurses, veterans, police officers and many others. We refuse to listen to the noise and we want to spread our common goodness by telling the stories of service of everyday people, from our citizen servants, this is the Strength from Service Podcast.

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Strength From Service

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#Society #Jake Palmer #Military #Service #Sacrifice #Communities #War Stories

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James Chally Returns 1:03:15

6 days ago1:03:15

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James Chally, DMSc, P.A.-C is back in the Nielsen Blacktopping studio as it's first repeat guest. He visits to give a bit of an update including his new endeavor of writing a children's book about the camp dog that he and his unit had in Afghanistan. "HALO" is the true story of how the camp dog made it's way from Afghanistan to the home of one of soldiers that grew to love her on deployment. The story touches on emotions that children and families can relate to, civilian and veteran alike. Discover what the meaning of home is with "Halo Finds a Home" by James Chally.…

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Tim Anderson 1:11:23

11 weeks ago1:11:23

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When Jack Zimmerman was a lane-clearing St. Clair Clipper basketball player, he had to face Coach Tim Anderson across the court. Jack and Jake talk with Coach Anderson about each of their small town roots and how that shaped each of them as adults. Coach Anderson shares his many stories from being a player that didn't see the court and how it evolved to his passion for coaching and teaching. These days Tim goes by "Referee Anderson" but still loves to see former players and students in their new roles as parents and he loves to see how awesome they've become. Coach Anderson shares a story about a pre-cell phone bike ride over 2300 miles from Elmore, Minnesota to Salem, Oregon and how he and his friends lost a member of their group for a week.…

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Kyle Mrozek 1:23:15

13 weeks ago1:23:15

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Kyle Mrozek understands the value of hard work and how that work can help you create lasting relationships, great memories, and community growth. Kyle's work with the Mankato Kiwanis Club and Mankato Moondogs and Mashers has served our community for over 20 years and has helped countless other people and organizations. Kyle joins Jack and Jake to discuss what the Kiwanis Club is, how you can join, and how Kiwanis makes an impact not only in Mankato, but in surrounding communities. This year's non-profit organizations helped is at 70 organizations! The three talk about the Holiday Lights season and how Sibley Park has transformed from having to grow and prove the concept, to how the Kiwanis Holiday Lights is a local family tradition.…

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Mike "The Marine" Richman 1:40:31

14 weeks ago1:40:31

1:40:31

Mike Richman joins the guys a few weeks before his upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Light Heavyweight Championship fight on December 21st at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida. McLaughlin and Richman recount their story of first crossing paths in infantry training after enlisting in the Marines. Richman shares his story of growing up through adversity at a young age and how that adversity shaped up who he became as a young man and now an adult. The hosts find out about Richman's three deployments and what lead him to pursue fighting as a professional career. Richman talks about his journey in combat sports including 26 MMA fights, 10 bare knuckle fights, and 2 boxing matches including a fight to get into the house on The Ultimate Fighter 12 and a career in Bellator MMA. Richman discusses how he's preparing for his upcoming bout and what his favorite post win meal is to enjoy.…

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Nick Frentz 1:19:30

16 weeks ago1:19:30

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Senator Nick Frentz (DFL) is a member of the Minnesota Senate from the 19th District and he joins Mike and Jake to share his story from being born in California to his journey back to Mankato where his families roots began. Senator Frentz talks about his education at William Mitchell (or "Billy Mitch" if you're in the know), about how he took the bar then lost a football game, and how some great pieces of advice from his father brought him back to Mankato to practice law. Mike and Nick reminisce over the art of the door knock as it comes to campaigning. Jake finds the answer to the question of what Nick's "Welcome to the Senate" moment was. All three men discuss what are some of their favorite parts of democracy.…

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Veteran's Day and Election 1:04:01

18 weeks ago1:04:01

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The hosts have an conversation with each other a day after the election and results. Topics include everything from hunting, to the conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination, to whether or not the United States would do better if professionals dressed up in suits for work. Included in the conversation is the role of local media within our and many other communities and what plans everyone has for Veteran's Day. Each host talks about why Applebees is the best restaurant in the nation, and only ONE host correctly picks the Vikings to go to the Super Bowl.…

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John Baker 1:52:07

21 weeks ago1:52:07

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On top of being a lawyer, an endurance bike rider, and professor, John Baker is a Retired Marine Gunny that thrives in helping his fellow Veteran. He has helped with Veteran Homes, set up and trained for Veterans court, and has successfully defended Veterans with his Hamline Law degree. John and the guys talk about what got him into The Corps nearly 45 years ago, and he and Mike talk about a lot of recent Military history. John shares his experience from the Barracks Bombing in Beirut and what starting Veterans Court means to him. Jack asks about what John’s favorite memory was as a lawyer.…

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Dennis Boldt 1:44:23

22 weeks ago1:44:23

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World War II Veteran Dennis Boldt landed on Utah Beach during in the invasion on Normandy, or as many of us know it, D-Day. Dennis joins our hosts and talks about his upbringing, what influenced him to join the Army, his time in the military, and some of the past 80 years since D-Day. He shares some stories on his training as an anti-aircraft gunner, and he tells some stories of his ironically named French dog, Herman the German, including the time Herman got into a fight with Willie, General Eisenhower's dog. Dennis has an amazing story of reconnecting with a family that he met during the war when he was visiting in 1999. Dennis also shows us his watch that contains sands from Utah Beach with pictures in the episode.…

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Jack is back 1:39:31

22 weeks ago1:39:31

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Join us as the guys get back together after having a few weeks off. Jack is back after a long hunting trip in South Africa and he shares stories and photos with the Mike and Jake of his bounty. Find out what his favorite meal was, his most memorable hunt, how an antenna almost spoiled a hunt, and the premise for a new book. The guys discuss what it means to live every day with no regrets.…

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Eric Anderson 2:18:57

30 weeks ago2:18:57

2:18:57

You may recognize Eric Anderson from his days as a financial planner, or you may know him as the former Mayor of Mankato. Join Eric as he talks with a two-man crew of Jack and Jake about all things Mayor, including how fast pitch softball helped him connect with small towns across the state and earned him accolades as he departed his office. The guys talk about the demolition of two iconic Mankato structures; Gage dorms and Tornado Towers. Jack asks Eric about running for office again, and what his proudest accomplishments were while in office. You may be surprised at Eric's answer to Jake's question about whether Anderson was a leader or a commander.…

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Fred Taylor 1:27:27

31 weeks ago1:27:27

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If you've ever seen Caddyshack, then you might think you know what Fred Taylor went through to become the Superintendent of the Mankato Golf Club for 43 years. While growing up on a former golf course in Mankato, Fred chased striped squirrels instead of gophers and shares his stories of learning about grass, trees, and all things horticulture. Fred speaks amorously about how his daughters caught the volleyball bug from him and how his oldest daughter parlayed her volleyball skill into a Division 1 offer to play volleyball for the US Naval Academy. Fred educates what it takes to save your shade if you have Elm trees in the local Mankato area.…

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SFS FAQ and Other Acronyms 1:29:54

32 weeks ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Jake, Jack, and Mike take this episode to explore more of the Nielsen Blacktopping Studios and end up in a comfy corner provided by Rooms and Rest in Mankato. The Veterans on the couch test the civilian's knowledge on military acronyms. Each host catches the listeners up on goings on outside of the studio including Warfare Motorsports, "The BBQ Show", and a look into what it took to get elected as a City Council member and what an elected officials week looks like.…

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Miles Hurley 2:18:49

33 weeks ago2:18:49

2:18:49

When your brother calls you and says he needs a change and a move out of Phoenix, you do what you can to help him. Jack answered that call for Miles Hurley. People that haven't served may not know the bond that is shared between brothers in arms. Miles and Jack are brothers in every way, except blood. Having served together in the 101st in Afghanistan, these two recount their time together and share many laughs reminiscing about their deployment. Miles tells his viewpoint of the blast that ended their active military careers and catches up to when he made the call to Jack for help. Now in Minnesota, Miles continues to serve his community as a Detention Deputy in Freeborn County.…

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James Chally 1:33:24

34 weeks ago1:33:24

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Shortly after his graduation from a Christian College, James Chally surprised his family and friends by joining the Army. Although he didn't know it when he enlisted, he was continuing on a family legacy that had started with his grandfather during Pearl Harbor. After his first deployment as counter intelligence, he was left wanting more and decided to take on the Special Forces Qualifications Course. There he was selected, graduated, and earned a coveted Green Beret. Today, Chally works in the Mayo Clinic Emergency Department and is still enlisted as a reservist.…

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Dr. Ethan Brinkman, PT 1:42:47

35 weeks ago1:42:47