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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

March 14, 2024

Sacrifice: A Conversation with Gold Star Widow Michelle Black

🌟 Join Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he warmly welcomes Michelle Black, an extraordinary woman, mother, and Gold Star wife. Michelle's incredible journey—from being the first woman in her family to graduate high schoo…
March 12, 2024

Cut From a Different Cloth: A Veteran's Journey to Service, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Quatrell Walker

Embark on an inspiring episode of The MisFitNation Show with Rich LaMonica as we welcome Quatrell Walker, a dedicated US Army Veteran whose journey weaves through the fabric of service, resilience, and self-discovery. 🎙️Quat…
March 7, 2024

🌟 Navigating the Path of Love: Paul Zolman's Transformative Journey 🌟

🌟 Navigating the Path of Love: Paul Zolman's Transformative Journey 🌟 Join us for a profound exploration of love as The MisFitNation Show welcomes the insightful author, Paul Zolman. In his compelling book, "Love is God," Pa…
March 5, 2024

Fit and Fearless: Embracing Life's Challenges with Fitz Koehler

🎙️Dive into a powerhouse episode of The MisFitNation Show as host Rich LaMonica welcomes Fitz Koehler, the dynamic force behind Fitzness.com. Fitz, author of empowering books like "My Noisy Cancer Comeback," is not just a fi…
Feb. 29, 2024

Teri M Brown: Award-Winning Author & Inspirational Mentor

Join Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation Show as he welcomes back the incredible author, Teri M Brown. Born in Athens, Greece, and raised as an Air Force brat, Teri's diverse background and multitude of degrees reflect her ins…
Feb. 27, 2024

🎙️ Army Vet Donald Dunn: Transforming Struggles into Veteran Success Stories

Join us on The MisFitNation Show as we proudly host US Army Veteran Donald Dunn, a true hero with a journey etched in 20 years of military service. Having spent 68 months in deployment, including Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanista…

About the Hosts

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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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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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Jake Holland

Resident Hillbilly

Jake is originally from Indiana. He joined the Army after High School and served for 25 years. His first duty was as an Air Cav Scout/ Crew Chief. He then had a calling to become an EOD tech and spent the remainder of his career in this profession. He has multiple combat deployments along with VIP missions ahead of presidential visits around the world. His favorite movie of all time is Hurt Locker. He currently operates a small farm with his better half and their 4 legged kids in Kentucky.

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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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