In this episode, we welcome Kasey Kelly—ACP Ambassador, military spouse, and owner of Lily Rock Farms. Kasey shares her journey of building a business rooted in passion, resilience, and community, while balancing the unique challenges of military family life. She opens up about the lessons learned through trial and error, the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship, and how embracing both successes and setbacks has shaped her path forward.

Tune in to hear Kasey’s inspiring story of growth, grit, and purpose, and discover how her experience can encourage and guide others on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

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In this episode, we sit down with Lloyd Knight, a 20-year Air Force Veteran, cofounder of VETLANTA, and President of Knight Work, a career consulting company dedicated to helping others find purpose and direction after military service.

Lloyd shares how his military experience shaped his leadership style and entrepreneurial mindset, and how he built VETLANTA into a thriving Veteran-focused community in Atlanta. He also discusses the launch of Knight Work, offering insight into how he turned a passion for mentorship into a successful business. Along the way, Lloyd opens up about the lessons learned through failure, the importance of personal branding, and why building meaningful connections is key to long-term success.

Tune in to hear how service, strategy, and community come together in Lloyd’s journey and how his story can inspire your own next move in business or leadership.

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Ever wonder what it takes to transform a bold idea into a thriving enterprise, all while making a significant social impact?

In Season 2, Episode 2, we sit down with Jason Van Camp, Chairman of Mission Six Zero and Executive Director of Warrior Rising, to explore how mission-driven leadership sparks entrepreneurial success.

Jason takes us behind the scenes of Mission Six Zero’s evolution from a bold idea to a data-driven consulting firm making waves in the federal marketplace and reveals the strategic choices that fueled its growth.

He also reflects on his journey building Warrior Rising into a powerhouse nonprofit that has awarded millions in grants and provided critical mentorship to Veteran founders, candidly sharing the setbacks that became springboards for innovation.

Along the way, Jason unpacks how he forges high-impact partnerships, secures the capital needed to scale, and designs programs that deliver real results for the Veteran community.

Whether you are launching a new venture or leading a social-impact organization, Jason’s story offers a masterclass in turning purpose into momentum and setbacks into victories.

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We're kicking off Season 2 of Ventures & Victories with high energy and horsepower as we sit down with Navy veteran, NASCAR driver, and team owner Jesse Iwuji. From serving his country to competing on the track and building a racing team from the ground up, Jesse’s story is a powerful example of grit, resilience, and vision.

In this premiere episode, Jesse opens up about the challenges he faced transitioning from the military to motorsports, how he built a brand in a highly competitive industry, and the lessons he’s learned as both an athlete and an entrepreneur. Whether you're just getting started on your business journey or looking to take your venture to the next level, this conversation is packed with inspiration and real-world insights.

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In our season one finale, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Christine Walsh; an ACP Mentor, the CEO/President of Alpha Graphics, and Redstart Creative. Alpha Graphics, is a boutique graphic design and printing company locally owned and certified woman-owned in Hampden, Maryland, and has been the go-to print shop in Baltimore for more than 48 years. In 2023, Christine purchased Redstart Creative, a woman-owned digital marketing and creative studio in Towson, MD. Redstart Creative provides branding and digital marketing to organizations empowering positive change in the world

Christine will discuss her career thus far and what drove her to pursue small business ownership. She will also hone in on the complexities of purchasing a small business and her experiences leading teams through various challenges. For those interested in purchasing a small business, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from an experienced entrepreneur!

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This week, Kasie Valenti welcomes Julia Ruddock, an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Hayati Coaching. Julia discusses her career thus far, from financial services to higher education, and how her experiences drove her to pursue entrepreneurship. Hayati Coaching is a career coaching firm that helps clients navigate career transitions and live wholesome lives.

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In this week’s episode, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Brandon Marquez, a Marine Corps Veteran, ACP Alumnus, and the Founder of Southern Cross Service Dogs. Southern Cross Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives by providing exceptionally trained service dogs at no cost to qualified individuals with disabilities.

After serving as a Multi-Purpose Canine Trainer with U.S Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Brandon decided to continue his passion for canine training in the civilian world. Brandon will take us through his career thus far, his experiences running a nonprofit, and some of the challenges he's overcome along the way.

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This week, ACP’s Kasie Valenti welcomes Bridget B. Sullivan, an ACP Mentor, Award-Winning Event Producer, and Founder of Creative Canvas Productions. Creative Canvas Productions is a woman-owned event management, video production, and motion graphics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bridget discusses her career thus far, the challenges she overcame, and some tips and tricks for creative-minded entrepreneurs looking to embark on their small business journeys.

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