• Securing and Shaping The Veteran Narrative
    Dec 22 2025

    Join us as we talk with Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veterans (The MV Awards), as he shares portions of his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans.

    Please visit The MV Awards at https://www.mvawards.org/

    Cover Photo Credit: Rich Schmitt

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    42 mins
  • Transforming Military Service Into Millions
    Dec 12 2025

    Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs.

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    47 mins
  • Fulfillment of Service Through Technology
    Dec 12 2025

    On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, as he shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society.

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    48 mins
  • Leading The Charge For Military Athletes
    Dec 5 2025

    Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games.

    Check out www.mymbaglobal.com for more information on The Military Basketball Association

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    43 mins
  • Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service
    Dec 4 2025

    Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset.

    Visit Veterans Tickets Foundation at www.vettix.org/visitor/home

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    45 mins
  • R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More
    Nov 28 2025

    Welcome to a "vault episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George.

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    33 mins
  • From Boxing To Amplifying Positive Behaviors
    Nov 27 2025

    Join us for this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Boyd Melson, a U.S. Army veteran and former professional boxer turned mindset coach, as he shares portions of his military experience, boxing journey, and insight into how individuals can shift their mindset in pursuit of positive self-development.

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    55 mins
  • Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy
    Nov 20 2025

    Welcome to another episode of Brave Blocks where we build a better society one conversation at a time. On this episode, we talk with Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose.

    You can follow Betty Diaz on IG at @B25Management and @msmilitarynewyorkstate

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    53 mins