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The MisFitNation
Welcome to The MisFitNation Podcast! We started out in 2010 as a band of MisFit Soldiers on a desert plain. In the years since our bond has stayed and we have grown. With this platform, we will share stories of courage, mindset, resilience, and battling those enemies within. We will also highlight the work of Veteran entrepreneurs, Small Business owners, Authors, Musicians, and other Podcasters. While we highlight Veterans we are for everyone. We hope you will be engaged by our work and continue to support us through your listening.
2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast - Veteran Podcast Awards
2022 Top 40 over 40 Podcast Podcast Magazine
Recent Episodes
The MisFitNation Welcomes Vic Ferrari retired NYC Detective turned Author
Dec. 1, 2022
The MisFitNation Welcomes Vic Ferrari retired NYC Detective turned Author Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this chat. We start…
Lois Hollis, RN, BSN. REV. shifts our opinion on one of the most forbidden subjects, shame and guilt
Nov. 29, 2022
Lois Hollis, RN, BSN. REV. shifts our opinion on one of the most forbidden subjects, shame and guilt Welcome to our Top it off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thought…
A Chat with Christopher Ellingsworth Founder and CEO of a non-profit, (The Foundation of a New World), and a veteran.
Nov. 23, 2022
A Chat with Christopher Ellingsworth Founder and CEO of a non-profit, (The Foundation of a New World), and a veteran. It is Warrior Wednesday! Christopher is the Founder and CEO of a non-profit, (The Foundation of a New Worl…
"Igniting the power of stories to change the world.” Check out our Chat with Michael Harris
Nov. 22, 2022
"Igniting the power of stories to change the world.” Check out our Chat with Michael Harris Welcome to our Top it off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this…
A great Chat with Jim White Author, Coach & Founder of the Family Enrichment Academy
Nov. 17, 2022
A great Chat with Jim White Author, Coach & Founder of the Family Enrichment Academy Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this cha…
"If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about." Check out our Chat with Barbara Mojica
Nov. 15, 2022
Welcome to our Top it off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this episode Barbara lives in the historic Hudson Valley Region of New York. When not writing, r…
About the Hosts
Rich LaMonica
CEO/ Host
Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who
was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year
of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about the transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting.
He is a Motivational Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on.
He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D. from Liberty University in Homeland Security.
He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”.
Raymone Byrd
Co-Host/ Marketer
Samantha Leonard
Co-Host
Originally from Dallas, TX Sam moved to Clarksville, TN, and spent the time from her adolescence through her young adult life there. It is here where she met her now husband. He is a Soldier in the United States Army and together they are seeing many new locations with a move to Korea on the horizon. They have two boys, Braden who is about to be 10, and Rowan who is 1. Boys are not for the faint of heart and they keep me on my toes. Sam is well-versed in all the pokemon and cocomelon episodes. When not devoting her time to the three boys in her life, she is working on the process of achieving my birth doula certification in the hopes of one day assisting women in the journey of motherhood. Sam is an honorary member of the LaMonica family and loves to enjoy the Italian meals and of course some much-deserved adult time in the Bar. She will bring a different side to the show, different perspectives, and a different voice to listen to every once in a while.
