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For America.

A More Elite Podcast forges military and civilian relationships for the advancement of American values. Tony shares with you the lessons learned from military veterans and patriotic Americans dedicated to building values-based communities.  


Make your community More Elite. 

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Travis Walker, May 12, 2022

Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

From the panhandle of Florida to Wall Street with stops at the 75th Ranger Regiment and Vasser College, Travis Walker has taken full advantage of available mentorship and transition opportunities. Now an investment banking associate with Bank of America, Travis shares how the Posse Foundation and service to Schools prepared him to excel #ForAmerica.

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Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

There is no reason to go into the home buying process alone. Mike and Brooke Villano from Veterans Lending Group have created a wealth of resources to inform military families of the opportunities afforded by the VA Home Loan certificate #ForAmerica. 

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Brad Carney, April 28, 2022

Brooke & Mike Villano, May 5, 2022

Brad Carney, April 28, 2022

The night after finishing his first oral argument at Harvard Law School, Brad Carney sat down with the Ranger For Life's A More Elite Podcast to discuss his transition from the 75th Ranger Regiment to Dartmouth College and Havard Law. Find out how Brad got connected with a The Posse Foundation's veteran scholarship and how he continues to serve #ForAmerica.

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Celia Croff, April 21, 2022

Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

Brad Carney, April 28, 2022

Builders FirstSource is a DoD SkillBridge partner with nationwide opportunities for transitioning service members from operations leadership and design to CDL and sales. Join us as Talent Acquisition Programs Manager Celia Croff tells us how BFS is putting veterans first #ForAmerica.

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Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

We host Elite Meet CEO Megan Thatford on the Ranger For Life's A More Elite podcast. Elite Meet provides "second-stage" transition networking for Special Operations veterans considering a career change #ForAmerica. AMEP is proudly supported by The Texas Silver Rush and Rockport Wealth Advisors. #RFL #BeMoreElite

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Collin Stark, March 24, 2022

Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

Megan Thatford, March 31, 2022

Army Ranger Collin Stark use to sit in his sniper hide waiting for his targets to surface. Now Collin is in the construction financing industry in a business-to-business software as a service, B2B SaaS, role. Hear why Collin thinks the sales industry is an ideal starting point for Rangers and type-A service members on the next A More Elite Podcast #ForAmerica.

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Kimberly Somerholter Moros, March 17, 2022

Kimberly Somerholter Moros, March 17, 2022

Kimberly Somerholter Moros, March 17, 2022

Kimberly Somerholter Moros developed the USSOCOM Care Coalition's Transition Fellowship program and was selected for the inaugural George W. Bush Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. Now with Soldier Strong, Kim and her team are providing revolutionary technology, innovative advancements, and educational opportunities to veterans to better their lives and the lives of their families.

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JC Glick, March 10, 2022

Kimberly Somerholter Moros, March 17, 2022

Kimberly Somerholter Moros, March 17, 2022

This week on A More Elite Podcast we're talking with JC Glick, author, SOF veteran, and cultural advisor, about his transition story and how he transferred his military successes to the civilian sector.   Since retiring from the military, JC has brought his innovative and unconventional thoughts on education, leadership, and resiliency into the private sector. JC has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, the NFL, and numerous NFL and NBA teams.

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Jeremy Tindell, March 3, 2022

Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

From Army greens to fairway greens, Army Ranger veteran Jeremy Tindell found purposeful employment with the Georgia-headquartered veteran support nonprofit The Warrior Alliance. As director of Operation Double Eagle, Jeremy is training service members for employment in the golf course industry. Jeremy will share his program and opportunities for partnership on A More Elite Podcast #ForAmerica. 

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Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

One minute Candice Christian is supporting a participant for GallantFew's Patriot Challenge and, the next, she is coordinating the pick up of kids from school. Hear how Candice deals with the demands of career and family on A More Elite Podcast #ForAmerica.

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Crosby Kisler, February 17, 2022

Candice Christian, February 25, 2022

Crosby Kisler, February 17, 2022

Ranger Paralegal + Columbia Univ. Religion major = Financial Analyst. HUH? Crosby Kisler provides insight on his life on Wall Street and the importance of his transition team #ForAmerica. 

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Adam Stalnaker, January 27, 2022

Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

Crosby Kisler, February 17, 2022

Veteran Investment Planning's Adam Stalnaker joins us on the Ranger For Life A More Elite Podcast to provide a 2022 financial forecast. Adam addresses best practices for active duty and veterans to come out on the winning side of what appears to be a volatile market year #ForAmerica.  

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JC Glick, January 20, 2022

Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

This week Tony and JC discuss the other "F" word - fear. Fear can stunt our growth, make us risk-averse, and live a life of "average". Acknowledging fear to overcoming the obstacles it puts in our place allows us to grow.

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Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Lamb, January 13, 2022

Retired Command Sergeant Major Rick Lamb is a veteran with over forty years Special Operations experience both in and out of uniform. During his career, Rick served in over forty-nine countries across five Continents within six Geographic Combatant Commands with twelve years overseas. Presently, Rick is the Director of Military Relations at the Global SOF Foundation and lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife of thirty-one years Heiran; and is the proud father of two grown children.

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Evan Seale, January 6, 2022

Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

Hailing from Sugar Land, Texas, Evan played Division 1 soccer and has been an athlete his entire life. A West Point Academy graduate, Evan spent over 5 years in the Army with the majority of his career within the 75th Ranger Regiment. After exiting the military he earned his MBA at the Wharton School of Business. Evan is now giving back to the military community as the Co-Founder of VRB Labs, a tactical CBD brand helping veterans manage stress, sleep, and pain without prescription drugs. 

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Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

On January 30, 2022, Guinness World Records Holder, Army Ranger veteran Brandon Tucker will set out to break yet another world record. He currently holds the 24-hour Pull-Up World Record and he is gunning for Alejandro Soler Tari, who holds the current 24-hour Muscle Up World Record. 

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Ben Minden, December 23, 2021

Brandon Tucker, December 30, 2021

Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Army West Point graduate Ben Minden joins A More Elite Podcast to share his story of continuing the military brotherhood after service. Ben is a USMA graduate who recently transitioned out of the military and is currently attending Harvard Business School. Ben is the Founder and President of Bear Hug Cattle Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides veterans with the resources and knowledge to be successful in the ranching industry. Ben's story of cultivating brotherhood after the military is a story #ForAmerica.

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Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Bernadette Catalana

Mother, community servant, and lawyer, Bernadette Catalana gives back to homeless veterans under the manta of We Care iNew York City. Bernadette's story of starting her own small service team is a story #ForAmerica. 

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Cassie Elder, December 9, 2021

Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Richard Kaufman, December 2, 2021

Cassie Elder is a Marine combat veteran and University of Michigan alumnae. She has dedicated her life to serving veterans as part of Warrior-Scholar Project's military transition and higher education preparation program #ForAmerica. 

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Richard Kaufman, December 2, 2021

Bernadette Catalana, December 16, 2021

Richard Kaufman, December 2, 2021

 A living testament to the power of perseverance, Richard Kaufman is "The Comeback Coach". From the lowest of lows, Richard's journey has led him to give a voice to the voiceless as a life coach and podcast host #ForAmerica. 

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Jeff Bearden - November 18, 2021

Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

A retired Army Infantryman, Jeff Bearden served his nation for more than 22 years. He is a combat veteran of Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeff currently serves his community full time as the Local Director for Cru Military in the Ft Benning/Columbus, Georgia area. Jeff partners with Chaplains, Commanders, and local churches to provide for the spiritual fitness of soldiers and their families. Jeff's story is one of finding purpose through serving others, #ForAmerica.

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Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

After service as a Ranger and Nightstalker, Chuck Eastman is now involved in yet another mission-critical endeavor with Stop Soldier Suicide. Hear how Chuck and the Stop Soldier Suicide team are taking a special ops targeting approach to drastically reducing veteran suicide #ForAmerica.

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PK Kelley - November 4, 2021

Chuck Eastman - November 11, 2021

Jake Walden - October 28, 2021

Been there, done that. From combat deployments as an Army Ranger to local law enforcement after the military to establishing Orange Diamond Remodeling Solutions, LLC, John "PK" Kelley has seen the highs and lows in his post-military separation. Join us as PK shares his lessons learned #ForAmerica.

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Jake Walden - October 28, 2021

Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Jake Walden - October 28, 2021

After completing his service in the Army as a Ranger-qualified officer, Jake Walden competed and earned a spot in General Electric’s coveted Junior Officer Leadership Program. Now, Jake is educating and recruiting the next generation of JOLP candidates for GE and #ForAmerica. 

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Beth Morgan - October 21, 2021

Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Beth Morgan, Director of Higher Education Transition and Partnerships of Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, is committed to finding the right fit for the higher education needs of active duty, veterans, and their spouses, and discusses the Oct. 28 Columbia University Virtual College Fair. Her story and involvement with CVTI is a story of honoring the service of America's military #ForAmerica.

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Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Shawn Daniel - October 19, 2021

Shawn Daniel

COL Ret. Shawn Daniel led the Ranger parachute assault on Objective Rhino in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan as a Ranger company commander. Shawn continues to serve as president of Darby's Warrior Support. His story of service at the military's "tip of the spear" is #ForAmerica.

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Mike Hall - October 14, 2021

William "Bill" Kieffer - September 16, 2021

Mike Hall - October 14, 2021

Mike Hall

Command Sgt. Maj. Ret. Mike Hall, Executive Director of Three Rangers Foundation, is a Ranger's Ranger. Listen as he shares his experiences in faith, family, and finances #ForAmerica.



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Joe Remini - October 7, 2021

William "Bill" Kieffer - September 16, 2021

Mike Hall - October 14, 2021

Air Force veteran and The Texas Silver Rush owner Joe Remini shares his story of pursuing his passion and community through business in the Texas music scene and beyond. From New York City roots to the western skyline, Joe's story is #ForAmerica. 

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William "Bill" Kieffer - September 16, 2021

William "Bill" Kieffer - September 16, 2021

Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

Bill Kieffer

Learn what employers expect veterans to know about joining their teams from Army veteran and strategic talent management advisor Bill Kieffer on A More Elite Podcast with Tony Mayne. 



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Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

 The 2020-2021 Global SOF Foundation Transition Survey results are in a word...frustrating. Join us as Global SOF's Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew discusses initiatives within the SOF community to improve the transition experience for the 70,000+ service member SOF enterprise. 

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Dan Blakeley - August 13, 2021

Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

Dan Blakeley - August 13, 2021

Dan Blakeley

Dan Blakeley is the CEO of United Valor. Together with fine art photographer, Beau Simmons and fellow Army Ranger Tom Amenta, United Valor created "The Twenty-Year War', a photo journal dedicated to veterans of the global war on terror and their stories from all branches of the U.S. military. This is the story of our response to 9/11 and the impact of nearly two decades at war.

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Beau Simmons - August 13, 2021

Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew - September 9, 2021

Dan Blakeley - August 13, 2021

Beau Simmons is a fine art photographer and Chief Creative Officer of United Valor. Together with Army Rangers Dan Blakely and Tom Amenta, United Valor created "The Twenty-Year War', a photo journal dedicated to veterans of the global war on terror and their stories from all branches of the U.S. military. This is the story of our response to 9/11 and the impact of nearly two decades at war.

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Jesse Futia - September 15, August 6 & July 16, 2021

Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

An active-duty Army Ranger, Jesse Futia is back for another podcast to discuss the mindset needed to succeed as a first-time real estate investor. Jesse shares lessons learned on the preparation to make the leap into real estate investing, #ForAmerica.

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Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

Adam Stalnaker

A financial planner with more than 20 years in the industry, Adam created Veteran Investment Planning as a way to teach and prepare military and veterans for a successful retirement. Adam is #ForAmerica.

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Mary Elaine Baker - August 13, 2021

Adam Stalnaker - October 3, September 15, July 29, June 24, & May 24, 2021

Mary Elaine Baker - August 13, 2021

Looking to work from home? Thinking about starting a business? Get over the hump of doubt and worry. Hear how VAUSA President and Co-Founder Mary Elaine Baker transitioned from being a former military spouse with children to starting a thriving virtual assistant business.

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Annette Hill - August 6, 2021

Annette Hill - August 6, 2021

Mary Elaine Baker - August 13, 2021

Annette Hill, Licensed Professional Counselor, details Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and why she is committed to serving America's heroes. Annette gives back to her service community, #ForAmerica.

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Katina Ruest - July 29, 2021

Annette Hill - August 6, 2021

Katina Ruest - July 29, 2021

Army Ranger spouse and coffee connoisseur, Katina Ruest is CEO of American Force Coffee Company. Katina shares her experiences starting a business from scratch and the aches and pains associated with growing her brand. Listen to Katina's lessons learned as a military spouse entrepreneur #ForAmerica.

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Ron Anthe - July 9, 2021

Annette Hill - August 6, 2021

Katina Ruest - July 29, 2021

Ron Anthe’s life changed forever on August 14, 2015. His oldest son Ryan passed in his sleep at the age of 26 due to complications he suffered from a substance abuse disorder that he battled from his early teens. Today he builds on that education by researching, reading case studies, and visiting with medical professionals on SUD and mental illness. 

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Mark Hollis - July 1, 2021

Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Mark Hollis

Bloodshed on the streets of Mogadishu as part of the 10th Mountain Division cemented Mark's commitment to a purposeful life. Now retired, he is doing his part to combat veteran homelessness in Columbus, Georgia. Mark's story is #ForAmerica.

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Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Cardia Summers

Cardia's rocky upbringing led him to the Army, but his career was halted with one decision. Now Cardia is on a mission and launching his business Cheers in New York City. His story is one #ForAmerica.

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Brennan Beck - June 24, 2021

Cardia Summers - June 24, 2021

Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Brennan Beck

Brennan directs military and veteran engagement at Clemson University. He shares Clemson's best practices for engaging its veterans through its award-winning Student Veterans of America chapter. His commitment to student veterans is a story #ForAmerica.

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Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Brandon Tucker

Brandon is the World Pull-Up Record Holder. More importantly, he is a brother and veteran committed to improving the lives of those he touches. His service is. a story #ForAmerica.

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Terrell Naylor - June 3, 2021

Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Terrell Naylor - June 3, 2021

After the Army, Terrell overcame obstacles in his transition to civilian life that led to his current position as Operations VP for Ronin Guard LLC, a private security firm in Memphis, Tennessee. His story is one #ForAmerica.

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Myles Grantham - May 27, 2021

Brandon Tucker - June 10, 2021

Terrell Naylor - June 3, 2021

Myles Grantham

3rd Ranger Battalion sniper and Columbia University graduate, Myles continues to serve veterans with Military Assistance Foundation, college preparation, and placement nonprofit. Myles is #ForAmerica.

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