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The MisFitNation

Welcome to The MisFitNation Show with host Rich LaMonica. This is a show started by a US Army Veteran and hosted by 2 Veterans and a Military Spouse. Our aim is to inspire everyone to be better humans. We do this by bringing on guests with stories of Grit and Resilience while adding in experts in many fields such as Authors, Entrepreneurs, Coaches, Motivational Speakers, Health and Fitness professionals, and many more. Join us for an episode or all of them, and if you feel like you will be a great fit, send us a message and we will get you on the show.

2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast - Veteran Podcast Awards
2022 Top 40 over 40 Podcast Podcast Magazine

Recent Episodes

The MisFitNation Show welcomes Shana Francesca “Here To Be Myself In All My Glory & Empower Others To Do The Same”

June 6, 2023

The MisFitNation Show welcomes Shana Francesca “Here To Be Myself In All My Glory & Empower Others To Do The Same” Welcome to our Top It Off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are with us. This is a great chat with Sha…

The MisFitNation Show chat with Joey Drolshagen- Helping Individuals, Business Owners, and Realtors Become UNSTOPPABLE

June 2, 2023

The MisFitNation Show chat with Joey Drolshagen- Helping Individuals, Business Owners, and Realtors Become UNSTOPPABLE Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to…

The MisFitNation Show welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Turned High Performance Coach and Speaker Sandra Gonzalez

May 31, 2023

The MisFitNation Show welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Turned High-Performance Coach and Speaker Sandra Gonzalez Welcome to our Top It Off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are with us. This is a great chat with an …

The MisFitNation Show chat with Steve Anderson Author of The Bezos Letters, Trusted Authority on Risk, Technology, Invention and Innovation

May 26, 2023

The MisFitNation Show chat with Steve Anderson Author of The Bezos Letters, a Trusted Authority on Risk, Technology, Invention, and Innovation Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back wit…

The MisFitNation Show welcomes Paula Conroy- Transformational Rites of Passage journey's into Feminine Maturity

May 24, 2023

The MisFitNation Show welcomes Paula Conroy- Transformational Rites of Passage journey's into Feminine Maturity Welcome to our Top It Off Tuesday show this week. We are glad you are with us. This is a great chat with an ama…

The MisFitNation Show chat with U.S. Army Veteran, and Entrepreneur Annette Whittenberger

May 18, 2023

The MisFitNation Show chat with U.S. Army Veteran, and Entrepreneur Annette Whittenberger 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 th…

About the Hosts

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Stephen LaMonica

YouTube Consigliere

Stephen LaMonica is a business leader and here at The MisFitNation he is a YouTube Consigliere. He provides instant feedback to the audience and maintains discipline during all Live shows. He enjoys a cold drink and NASCAR. He is also the Audio Engineer for the show when it is on the road

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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.

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Raymone Byrd

Co-Host/ Marketer

Raymone (Coach RJ) Byrd is an extraordinary athlete with a background in football and military physical fitness. His commitment to serving in the Army pushed him to unlock his true gifts through structure and discipline. Many health issues including Crohn’s disease triggered a downward spiral separating him from structure and discipline. In June of 2022, RJ was introduced to E2M providing the structure and discipline he needed to gain his life back. Taking full advantage of the many tools within E2M, he reached all his goals and more. He uses this experience to motivate and inspire people of all levels from the novice to the advanced runner. In RJ’s spare time, he enjoys making electronic and trap-style beats and having dance-offs with his daughter, Breanna. Music is at the center of nearly everything he does including fitness. His music-driven classes will assist him in helping you achieve your next goal.

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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”.

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