Episodes
Who Cassie Donegan Is When The Miss America Crown Comes Off
“If service is below you, then leadership is above you.” Cassie Donegan is not your typical Miss America. Raised in a military family and shaped by real adversity, she grew up navigating financial stress, family illness, and ...
Packing Up the Uniform — Unpacking the Truth
Scott Stalker led at the highest levels of U.S. national security for more than 30 years. Then one day, his career ended with a call. He didn’t ask to retire, and he wasn’t ready for what came next. In this episode, Scott tal...
This Marine Went From Paralyzed To Fighting For Military Families
There are moments where the mission chooses you. Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness left him paralyzed, intubated, and fighting his way out of an ...
Jessie G: Why You’re Not Failing, You’re Transforming
What happens when the life you’re proud of starts to feel like the one that’s breaking you? In this deeply honest conversation, Jessie G opens up about motherhood, military life, identity loss, and the quiet pressure of alway...
“The Military Trained Me for War — Not for What Came After” | The Hoo…
The Military trained me for war — not for what came after. In this raw and powerful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference 2025 (MIC Atlanta), host Josh White sits down with Dr. ...
I Looked Successful on the Outside — But I Was Falling Apart Inside |…
FROM MILITARY LEADER TO MISS USA INTERNATIONAL Lisa Tauai’s Unbelievable Transition Story | HeroFront Podcast What happens when a 20-year Air Force commander trades her uniform for a crown? In this epic episode, we sit down w...
Why So Many Veterans Are Leaving the U.S. for Good | Ft. @johnhdavisw…
🧭 Veterans are quietly leaving the United States… and never looking back. In this emotional conversation, John H. Davis — combat veteran, Harvard grad, and author — shares why he left America and how life abroad is saving vet...
The Leadership Struggles No One Warns You About with Nate Scheer
Nate Scheer is a U.S. Air Force officer, leadership expert, and host of The Mind Force Podcast , where he tackles the mental and emotional challenges of military service, professional growth, and personal resilience. In this ...
“Your Stripes Don’t Belong to You” – Lessons From a Special Ops Medic
In this powerful HeroFront episode, Chief Master Sergeant Jason Stone Weiss shares the raw truth behind real leadership in the military. From losing his hearing twice to serving with elite Special Operations teams, Chief Weiss reveals how rank is earned through trust, service, and sacrifice—not cha…
The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About T…
The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This)🚨 Veteran mental health, PTSD, addiction, and recovery—this is the conversation that NEEDS to be heard.In this powerful episode of HeroFront, Marine Cor...
He Took Lives, And Had to Stay Silent… Until He Lost Someone He Could…
🎙️ Voice for Valor – Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Storytelling Out now on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@voiceforvalor?si=YJhTVL_pbufmqdXo 🔊 In This Episode: In this powerful conversation, Mike Komorous lays the fo...
The Truth About Transitioning Out of the Military After Medical Retir…
In this powerful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, host Josh White sits down with Kelsey Danner, a former United States Navy member who served from 2004 to 2014 as a damage control specialist.0:00:00 - Introduction and Gues...
Pain Shaped His Purpose: Surviving the Unspeakable and Leading with G…
Dale R. Marks, the Executive Director of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, to discuss his extraordinary journey of leadership, resilience, and perseverance. From a childhood shaped by the values of a World War II PO...
Extreme Journalism: Inside The Life of the World's Most Interesting M…
Today, we have the privilege of speaking with a true legend - Jim Clash, the renowned adventure journalist from Forbes magazine.00:00 - Intro03:11 - Jim Clash's Background and Early Life04:02 - Transition to Journalism an...
The Truth About Combat: How I Overcame Fear and Led Under Fire with G…
General Michael "Johnny Bravo" Rowley, a true living legend in the Air Force. From his humble beginnings as a military brat to his rise through the ranks, this decorated pilot shares his remarkable journey - from navigating t...
Leading with Gratitude: Major General Alice Trevino’s Guide to Resili…
In this insightful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, host Josh White welcomes Major General Alice W. Trevino, a distinguished leader and trailblazer in the United States Air Force and Space Force. As the Deputy Assistant Secr...
The Woman in the Arena: How Theresa Carpenter is Changing the Narrati…
In this powerful episode of HeroFront, host Josh White is joined by Theresa Carpenter, an active-duty Navy Commander with an extraordinary 29-year military career. Theresa’s journey from enlisted member to Chief Public Affair...
The Angel of Death's Final Mission: Trailblazing a Legacy and Reflect…
In this compelling episode of HeroFront, Josh White interviews Col. Allison Black, the legendary "Angel of Death," as she reflects on her 32 years of service in the U.S. Air Force.Col. Black shares her profound experience d...
THE 2024 AFSA SUMMIT PODCAST! Featuring The Brilliant Minds Behind CR…
The AFSA Summit 2024 special episode! Check out the live feed from https://www.facebook.com/AFSAHQ In this special episode of the AFSA Summit Podcast, join Josh White (HeroFront Podcast), as he speaks with AFSA influencers Ka...
‘Instagram Decoded’ With Amanda Pelkowski: Social Media & The Militar…
In this episode of HeroFront, I'm honored to welcome Lt Col Amanda J. Pelkowski, the Commander of the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Amanda oversees a wide range of programs and serv...
‘Never Alone’ A Military Spouse’s Journey to Healing Through Family T…
In this deeply engaging episode of HeroFront, host Josh White sits down with Jessica Manfre to explore her journey, insights from her book “Never Alone: Ruth and the God Who Goes Before Us,” (Found on Amazon) and her profound...
‘The Shoulders of Giants’ How Preserving Military History Will Inspir…
Visit: www.aamhsociety.org To support the museum and this amazing project!In this episode of the HeroFront Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jonathan Holmes, a retired USAF Chief and EOD technician, now serving as the Ae...
Juneteenth Special! How Abigail Curtis is Leveraging Our Diverse Pers…
Juneteenth Special! This is a co-led interview as the talk with Abigail Curtis is based off her incredible article she released through the legendary ‘COME-UNITY Magazine’. Check out her article here:https://issuu.com/kmccl...
Celebrating Pride Month: ‘Forging Queer Leaders’ w/LGBTQ+ trailblazer…
Today, we have the honor of speaking with Colonel Bree Fram, a trailblazing astronautical engineer, active-duty officer, and the highest ranking trans member in the United States Space Force. Not only is she a decorated leade...