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American Hero Show

Travis Mills and A4 Digital

42 episodes

9 months ago

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 lessons - in Scott's case; lessons from former teammates Michael Jordan and LeBron James.Support the showClick here for a special offer for cur...

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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 lessons - in Scott's case; lessons from former teammates Michael Jordan and LeBron James.Support the showClick here for a special offer for cur...

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Personal Journals

Society & Culture,

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Episodes (20/42)

American Hero Show

S4E8 Scott Williams - 3x NBA Champion

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 lessons - in Scott's case; lessons from former teammates Michael Jordan and LeBron James.Support the showClick here for a special offer for cur...

2 years ago

34 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E7 Nate Boyer - Green Beret NFL player and Actor

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 better, more respectful way to protest social injustice and still honor our great country than sitting on the bench during the anthem.&n...

2 years ago

52 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E6 Dr JD Crouch II - USO President and CEO

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 service members worldwide.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner...

2 years ago

31 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E5 Nancy Carbone - Friends of Firefighters Founder

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 showClick 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

2 years ago

26 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E4 Leonard Achan - President & CEO of LiveOnNY

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 showClick 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

2 years ago

34 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E3 John Flynn - VP of Admin for MGM Resorts

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 Resorts.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Lear...

2 years ago

32 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E2 Bob Taylor - Author From Service to Success

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 behind us, but in front of us.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner,...

2 years ago

25 minutes

American Hero Show

S4E1 Intro - TMF Exec Dir Heather Hemphill

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 they are expanding to help more recalibrated veterans, first responders and their families.Support the showClick here for a special offer for...

2 years ago

14 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E10 Bob Woodruff

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 suffered from the attack.Bob and Travis both share war stories of their nearly fatal experiences being struck by an IED while overseas and their in...

2 years ago

39 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E9 Brigadier General Loree Sutton

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 showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis ...

2 years ago

34 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E8 Beau Higgins - Marine leading Amazon Vet hiring

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 throughout his incredible career.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education ...

2 years ago

32 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E7 Linda Bammann - JPMorgan Chase Director

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 management, she has truly had an incredible life.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financi...

2 years ago

37 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E6 Steve Weintraub - VetTix Tickets for Troops

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 distributed over 15.2 million tickets to Military, Veterans and their families since 2008 (over 3.8 million in 2022 alone!).Support the showCli...

2 years ago

29 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E5 Rusty Wallace - HOF NASCAR legend

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 showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn more about the Travis Mills Fo...

2 years ago

38 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E4 Stacey Goodman - Ground Zero police rescue

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 from inside Ground Zero titled The Dust Never Settles.Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from ou...

2 years ago

33 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E3 Commander Frank Weisser - Top Gun & Blue Angel Pilot

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 they were experiencing many Gs, hear just how close they were to the ground and canyon walls in some on the unforgettable scenes.Support ...

2 years ago

35 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E2 Cristyne Nicholas - NYC PR Guru

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 takes great pleasure when she joins him in giving Travis a hard time!)Support the showClick here for a special offer for current and fu...

2 years ago

32 minutes

American Hero Show

S3E1 Judy Nuber - Nurse who saved Travis' life

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 the showClick here for a special offer for current and future retirees from our financial education partner, Retirement You.Learn ...

2 years ago

30 minutes

American Hero Show

S2E10 Mike Eruzione - Olympic Hockey Hero

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 his hometown of Winthrop, MA...and don't even know who that is - because he's "Papa" to them.Support the showClick here for a special offer for...

3 years ago

34 minutes

American Hero Show

S2E9 Peter King - Congressman from NY

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 in a working-class family to his long career in politics; Rep. King says he still “has to pinch himself” when powerful figures like the Pres...

3 years ago

34 minutes