Niels Andersen is a US Navy Corpsman, President and CEO KA Med Data, Vet CV Foundation and Mission Next.
He spent 35 years in the tech development industry focusing on Veterans, and healthcare organizations and systems.
He designs and develops software and assist, commercial and government, providers with their practices. He assists organizations in solving recruitment, acquisition, retention, benchmarking and metrics. He has built VETCV, the digital platform for Veterans to access all their records from their smart phone app.
He is a resource in the industry, a sought-after speaker, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and has been on the Inc Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies to watch and the 2010 fastest growing healthcarecompanies in the US.
He is now focused on his Congressional support for his initiatives for Veteran's local resource center. The Mission Next Center is a Vet resource center and is set to open this month.
He also is planning his annual VETCV Foundation Dinner in Pensacola, FL.
Check out his website for information on everything he is doing!
www.vetcvfoundation.org
missionnext.vetcvfoundation.org
The Brett Boyer Foundation is a 501c3 that was co-founded by Ellen Boyer, her husband Bo, sister-in-law Caroline and brother-in-law Luke Bryan.
It was created in memory Ellen and Bo's daughter, Sadie Brett Boyer who was diagnosed prenatally with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect (CHD). In her short 7 months she spent most of that time at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and inspired the entire movement and purpose to help others.
The Foundation's mission is to fund congenital heart disease research, data, give support and resources to patients, families and providers and to celebrate the Down Syndrome community. They provide financial support, clothing, meals, therapy sessions, mental health support, and groundbreaking trials. Their work has helped support and save 100s of babies.
Tune in to this powerful episode.
Please check out their site and how you can help:
www.TheBrettBoyerFoundation.org
Joe Leurs is a combat Marine Corps NCO, received a Purple Heart from an injury sustained in Iraq, retired Army Reserves, retired Metro Nashville PD Detective.
He's also an Entrepreneur/Inventor of a life-saving product and recently a US congressional candidate for District 7 in Tennessee.
We discuss his time in the Marine Corps, 31st MEU—special ops, 1st Marine Division, his time in the Army and then his time as an embedded undercover detective with Nashville Metro PD gang unit and when he has been called on to testify against gang members in state and Federal courts.
He's working on a Master's degree and another career field!
His daughter also joins us on the mic to share her favorite memory of her dad and how she found out he was a police officer.
This week on the mic is Dr. Monica Sanford, DNP and retired Marine LtCol David Sanford discussing how to prepare for your C & P VA Disability exams.
Monica has been evaluating Veterans for disability claims for over 3 years and was a speaker at the Military Influencer Conference in ATL 2025.
I discuss how to empower yourself and what to expect, from the provider standpoint and prepare for the interview and exam.
David was prior enlisted and retired as the G2 of 2ndMarDiv and offers his perspective and thoughts on service-related claims and preparing early for your exams.
We discuss the service-related claims, the challenges, the misconceptions and more!
Any questions after listening--please email me---
mmmsanford@hotmail.com
State Representative Jody Barrett from the 69th District of TN, Candidate for US Congress District 7, Attorney, a small business owner and was graded the most conservative legislator in Tennessee history joins us in studio!
After Rep Mark Green resigned from his seat there was a scramble for a special election, polling and fundraising show Rep Barrett consistently as one of the top two to beat.
We sat down and discussed everything and anything!
Why and how he got started in politics and what separates him from the rest of the pack!
Jam packed show covering all the Hot Topics!
Veteran's issues, Healthcare, Borders, Federal officers in Memphis, Big Beautiful Bill, DOGE, Tariffs, Vaccines, why some call him a RINO Republican and more!
Of course we had to discuss some fun stuff, from his high school band days to his high-profile endorsement.
Denise LaGrange is one of the top selling agents with Sotheby's International Real Estate in Nashville, TN.
After a long career in healthcare, pharmaceutical sales and training she moved to Nashville and started diving into the booming Real Estate market and the community.
She is very involved with initiatives at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank and sponsors a local Bands in a Barn featuring local country artists. Her commitment to the community has been recognized as the 2025 winner of the Community Connector Award by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.
She is an expert on re-location to the Nashville area—Middle TN area. She told us about the real estate market in Nashville,
how many people a day are moving here, why they are moving here and where are they looking to live! We also discussed the huge Veteran population and how she helps them use their VA loan to get into their dream home!
Diane Canda is the founder of Lady Up America, a national speaker, sought out political commentator on Fox News, News Max, and a business consultant focusing on women owned businesses.
She served on the Mayor's Minority and Business Advisory Council in Nashville, 2-time award winning Extraordinary Citizen award from the TN State Legislature, author and podcaster.
She hosts training workshops for women on how to handle crucial conversations in a civil manner, and remain ladylike, when other's voice an opposing view. Coaching on handling difficult discussions delicately.
We discussed her past run for State Representative in TN after she lost her Marine Corps brother to mental health issues after his return from combat and she wanted to help the state with Veteran's issues.
She is also the campaign manager and advisor for a current US Congressional candidate, Purple Heart Marine, Joe Leurs and he jumped on the mic for a hot mic minute!
Jenny Jackson is the new Bravo tv reality celebrity, straight from Kings Court, out now streaming on Peacock.
She tells us all about how she got on the show, the behind the scenes and all about that experience.
She tells us how she went into modeling and acting at a young age, how she was discovered and the ups and downs of such a tough business.
Hear who is more critical- men or women in the modeling/acting world?
She is also the host of a daytime talk show "Bless your Heart" here in Nashville.
We hear about her next role in a new movie being filmed here in Nashville and everything she has coming up.
She also tells us what it's like to be a world traveler with over 80 countries stamped on her passport and a unique experience of living on a cruise ship for 3 months.
Find her on her Instagram!
The past President of American Association of Nurse Practitioners and now Dean for Strategic & Global Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She continues to be the voice and leadership for over 400k NPs.
She serves on multiple editorial boards, has hundreds of presentations and publications that advocate for evidence-based practices and NP led care.
We discussed her leadership, her academic role, health policy, the White House visit, her advocacy for high quality, cost- effective, access to care and quality improvement for healthcare systems and processes for operational efficiency.
We also touched on the future of NP autonomous practice and their relationship with medicine.
This week we sat down with Annie Nelson, an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and Founder of The AmericanSoldier Network and Ruckup.og.
She was also just named the 2025 Nashville Remarkable Woman of the Year for devoting so much of her life tohelping Veterans and their families.
It all started with a Marine pen-pal and care packages that helped formed strong bonds, lifelong friendshipsand multiple Veteran organizations.
After a visit to a combat hospital, she realized her passion lies in advocacy and awareness for Veteran’s needs andproviding resources to troops.
She has had her own personal medical challenges, including multiple brain surgeries for tumors that taught herresilience, compassion and the power of faith.
I sat down with Abbie Stockard, the current 2025 Miss America, to discuss her path to the crown and her future in healthcare.
She is currently a senior at Auburn University School of Nursing and looking forward to being a Pediatric nurse.
We talked about her 'why' she joined the pageant, the expectations from the judges, was it everything she thought it would be, meeting the other contestants, social media influences, what made her stand out and her responsibilities as Miss America.
She tells us about her advocacy, the healthcare platform, her visit with President Trump in the Oval Office, her NBA boyfriend's reaction to her winning the crown, the best thing about being Miss America and her future in healthcare.
Listen to the short solo show to hear updates on my family! Why we suddenly moved from Pensacola, FL to Nashville, TN!
Hear the Why behind why I do what I do--just like I ask my guests their why!
Stay tuned for some great shows already recording here in Nashville!
Check out my Facebook.com/monicasanfordvp for video-reels
Dean Wegner is an Army Veteran, West Point Graduate, finished Flight School & Ranger School.
He is the Founder and CEO of Authentically American based out of Nashville, TN.
He’s been featured multiple times on Fox News, MSNBC, Forbes Magazine and more.
Authentically American was the Winner of the 2024 Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year in Tennessee!!
His strategic and sharpened business background also comes from working at Mars Corporation and Proctor and Gamble after his military service.
He serves on multiple non-profit boards, all his products are American made, he donates 10% of profits to Veteran and First Responder charities and partners with non-profits to give back to the community.
Visit his website to learn more about him!
www.AuthenticallyAmerican.us
Jett Bowling is a Formula Race car driver with the Kiwi Sports Team. He has the perfect Name and the perfect Look!
He sits down to discuss what it takes to be a driver: physical fitness, nutrition, endurance, concentration and mental toughness.
He has had a super busy 2024-2025 season so far and has taken Podium 6 out of 9 races and definitely one to watch and remember his name!
We get his take on the new Formula movie.
Follow his social media- IG @JettBowlingRacing and all his races streaming!
Rosabel Zohfeld came to America with a dream, with her persistence and determination she made it happen.
After the death of her mother at 17 years old and then becoming homeless, she moved from Columbia to America, learning a new culture and language, and put herself through nursing school then advancing her career to a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurology.
Hear her story of overcoming obstacles and challenges to succeed.
She’s an Army Spouse and author of a new book: “The Courage to Succeed”.
www.rosabelzohfeld.com
Dr. Amanda Zeine, Army Flight Surgeon, deployed twice, sustained a TBI in 2018 that took her away from medical practice
Her first book, "Hot Mess to Wellness" tackles her mental health journey having to transition away from medicine to achieving optimal wellness.
Hear her inspirational story that takes her from being the Chief of Pediatrics to discovering new ways to help kids through common difficult issues. She has written multiple books making an impact with teaching all children healthy ways to cope.
Her book Cul-De-Sac kid was the Winner of the Global Book Award, which deals with kids having military parents and the special challenges of odd work hours, deployments, frequent moves, divorces and more.
www.alzeinebooks.com
Mr. Donnie Petersen, has been the Chief Operating Lead Partner at Chick Fil-A in Pensacola, FL for the past 20years and he is also the Founder/CEO: Colere World.
He is a huge sponsor and supporter of so many great things in the community--- businesses, non-profits, Free Clinics and the Military and more.
We discussed the culture of service in the organization, cultivating leaders who influence others with integrity, purpose, and excellence at every level of an organization.
Mentored and developed leaders across all levels of the organization. The Founder of Colere, a Leadership development company—to cultivate leaders who influence others with purpose. Colere, focuses on creating a culture of leadership that spans from entry-level positions to C-Suite.
True excellence in leadership is not managing teams—it’s about cultivating an environment where leadership can thrive at every level.
What metrics do they measure? Key Performance
Indicators for effectiveness?
My 100th Episode with my 2 very special guests!
My Niece and Nephew--- both brand New Medical Doctors, tell us about their experiences over the past 4 years of Med School.
Dr. Bryce Webb, graduate from Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. He has been a part of several research projects across orthopedics, spine, ER, Hematology/Oncology, resulting in peer reviewed publications, oral presentations, poster sessions at conferences and volunteering at the Bridge Clinic. He will be pursuing Vascular surgery specialty.
Dr. Maria Kerrigan Haupt graduate from The LSU School of Medicine and joining the Texas A&M Family Medicine residency program. She is the Co-Founder of The MeSCO Free Community Clinic, a mobile outreach clinic.
She received a grant from the American Academy of FAMILY PHYSICIANS for 25k for the clinic. She also is involved in advocacy at a policy level with the American Medical Association House of Delegates as the State Chair of LA State Medical Society already authoring several resolutions to increase access and state funding for free and charitable clinics. She is currently a committee member of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
We discussed: Why they chose medicine, was it what you expected, what advice would they give to new Med Students, their vision of medicine, accessibility, affordability, and recruitment into medicine, workforce, primary, specialty.
KATHY MORROW— a military spouse, entrepreneur, Director of Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization and President of 2Morrow Communications.
She started a military owned business and became the expert of giving the words to inspire and impact your business. Her expertise is collaborating with businesses to help design, build, customizing websites, blogs and optimizing marketing strategies.
ECPRO stretches from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana and she has served every position on the Board at the Organization since 1997. She is the one to call if you need help with communications, public relations, marketing,
She tells us about how she writes 20 BLOGS for businesses!
We discussed the power of AI, CHAPT GPT and Social Media influence on marketing strategies.
ECPRO meets at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce where they hear from speakers in PR/marketing fields while networking and having access to tools, resources and professional development.
ECPRO.org
Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Marine Corps Spouse, daughter of Vietnam Veteran and CEO/Founder of Women Veterans Alliance.
She talks about how a dinner out with friends turned into a global organization, now celebrating the 10year anniversary of helping Women Veterans.
She is an Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and multiple awards for influencing women, visionary awards, trailblazing, and breaking barriers.
She has been on Dr. Phil and Lifetime's “The Balancing Act” and tells us about more appearances and what she has coming up!
Find out everything The Women Veterans Alliance does for Veterans!!
Melissa A. Washington - Founder & CEO - Women Veterans Alliance