E131 - Lessons in Leadership, Mindset, and Service with Former Navy Seal Carlos Mendez

AJ Osborne is the CEO of Cedar Creek Capital and Bitter Root Holdings. He was met with tremendous adversity when his body started attacking itself. He would not let that experience define him, and has built multiple successful 7+ figure businesses, in some cases from a wheel chair. He's energy is undeniable, and this is without a doubt, one of my favorate episodes ever. Enjoy! https://www.ajosborne.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Chris Wright is the CEO of the AI Trust Council - www.TheAITC.com . He speaks frequently on AI drone warfare and attack aviation, corruption and world politics, and AI and Ethics issues with evoloving technology. He is dedicated to use the AITC to create positive change and forward thinking approaches to the evolving world of technology, specifically AI. Additionally, he is trying to help optimize digital trust online. gofund.me/F00eb235 -- support AITC here and help support this new initative.

Chris Senkeresty joins me on the show to talk about a life changing injury that happened in January 2023. We explore mindset, positivity, the importance of friends and family, and what it takes to keep pushing. He shares part of his facinating entreprenueral journy, and we catch up about what he's up to today. Check out his current project www.castandblaststickers.com

Hanna and I have gotten to know each other thorough Operation Black Site over the past 2 years. Once I heard her story, I had to have her on the show. She has lived an interesting live and one where she has most recently needed to dig deep and learn resilience. Along with some impactful stories, she shares here (5) steps of resilience with our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/hannabederson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== www.hannabederson.com (Recorded June 2023)

www.Krystalorecrews.com -- She brings pure energy to the show to share her exciting and high performing life. If you are someone who wonders how to balance a lot on your plate, Krystalore shares her approach, passion, and how she has navigated an wildly interesting existence. Check out her book on Amazon "Your Krystal Clear Life Planner: A woman's 90 day action plan to embrace chaos and live a fulfilling life" https://www.amazon.com/Your-Krystal-Clear-Life-Planner/dp/1737595400/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=ICw9M&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=141-8214993-7026457&pd_rd_wg=6ap5J&pd_rd_r=fe75307b-57ea-4161-97de-5bab4d2acef4&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk (Recorded June 14th 2023)

Tom Murphy was on season #2 of the Ultimate Fighter, posted a 6-0 Record in the Octagon, and by chance made a pivot to focus on being a role model, mentor, and speaker to the youth of America. His organization https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/ has spoken to millions of youth in this country in the hopes of providing prospective, and avoiding irreversible damage as the youth suicide rate in the United States continues to rise. Check out this powerful podcast, and make sure to follow Tom and his organization to be a part of the movement. Remember, if you can chance one life, you can change the world.

It's not everyday one of the biggest tech visionaries in modern times drops by the show. Bill Li has accomplished an impressive amount as an executive, entrepreneur, and futurist. His current project Knight Scope, has gained significant momentum and is bleeding-edge company focused on using robots, AI, and human monitor to create safer communities. Mr. Li and I speak candidly about the company, the vision, public concerns, and possibilies for the future. Check out Bill and his company at www.knightscope.com

Bruce Cardenas ( www.brucecardenas.com ) was a former member of the executive team at Quest Nutrition and played a key role in the sale of Quest to Adkins for over a billions dollars. His life has always been about building relationships. Regardless if it was his time in the USMC, LAPD, Private Security for some of the biggest A listers, or his pivot into the nutrition space, where he has built brands up like Quest Nutrition, Legacy Foods, and more! He joins me to share his key learnings along the way, and a fun and exciting story about his life. https://www.eatlegendary.com/

He's help to build a brand of supplement stores, overseen the go to market of some of your favoriate supplement brands, and has figured out how to stay savage along the way. Santi Campos is my brother from the MDK Project, and a man who I appreciate deeply for leveling up the men around him through his coaching program. Check out Santi on his social media: https://www.instagram.com/santiago.campos1/

Neal Thakkar is the CEO of Evolver, a company dedicated to optimization of the mind and body. He developed his core product "Quantum-Mind" after a long battle with abuse of ADHD medications. He takes us on a journey about how he has grown as a person through this time, including the launch and growth of a multi-million dollar supplement company. Check out Neal's company at: https://evolvere.co/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm