🔥 THREE GUESTS. THREE PERSPECTIVES. ONE BIG WEEK AHEAD. This week, The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe explore leadership, military service, discipline, sacrifice, and the growing divide between those who serve and the nation they defend. 🇺🇸 SUNDAY – CARESSA BELL Rich welcomes U.S. Army Gulf War Veteran Caressa Bell.…
Purpose after service looked different for each of our guests this week—but both proved that experience can become a powerful new mission. ⚓ Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed Diana Ocasio Rich sat down with U.S. Navy Veteran Diana Ocasio, founder of Mission Driven Digital and creator of Mission to Monetize™.…
What does “Blue 97” mean to a Marine EOD technician who served in Afghanistan? In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation, USMC Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Tyler Grogg shares the story behind Blue 97 and a moment that has stayed with him long after the battlefield. Tyler served as…
For many service members, the mission has to come first. USMC veteran John A. Dailey knows that reality firsthand. In this clip from The MisFitNation, John talks about the tension between combat focus and family life — and how military families often carry a cost they never volunteered for. He…
After 9/11, the U.S. military faced an urgent problem: it needed more Special Operations Forces. USMC veteran John A. Dailey was selected as one of four team leaders for Detachment One, the Marine Corps proof-of-concept unit that helped pave the way for what would become MARSOC. In this clip from…
What if fearlessness isn’t something you’re born with… but something you build every time life gives you a reason to be afraid? On this episode of The MisFitNation, we welcome U.S. Army Gulf War veteran, executive strategist, keynote speaker, and author Caressa Bell for a powerful conversation about courage, leadership,…
What happens when the mission ends—but the hardest battle is just beginning? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Jake welcomes Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Michael Carmichael, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 26 years of service, including 22 years in Special Forces and 10 combat deployments…
US Army Veteran Michael Carmichael shares the rollercoaster he rode when he transitioned from service and what led him to where he is today. Check out the full episode under the live tab
Experience is the best teacher. A seasoned Marine reveals why mentorship is crucial for service members transitioning out, offering invaluable guidance and wisdom. #MilitaryMentorship #VeteranTransition #LeadershipLessons #CareerAdvice #MarineCorps
What’s next for AllCoin? In this clip from The ToosDay Crüe Show, Anna Redmond reveals the next major step for the digital challenge coin platform—including upcoming physical coins with authenticated digital twins and plans to expand the ecosystem for veterans, first responders, military organizations, nonprofits, and challenge coin collectors. Anna…
What does it take to earn the trust of one of America's most respected communities when you have none of the traditional credentials? In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe Show, Stephen and Jake sit down with Anna Redmond, Founder & CEO of Brav, to discuss her unlikely journey…
Anna Redmond entered the security world as an outsider with no military or law enforcement background—but there was a moment when everything changed. In this clip from The ToosDay Crüe Show, Anna explains how she began earning real trust from veterans and first responders by doing something many leaders struggle…
From military service to entrepreneurship and advocating for mental wellness, hear inspiring journeys of veterans Diana Ocasio, David Dellinger, and Jen Mangini. Discover resilience, healing, and turning experience into opportunity. #VeteranStories #Resilience #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #MilitaryLife
Service doesn't stop when the uniform comes off—and this week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe proved it. 🩺 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed Patrick Thibeault Rich sat down with U.S. Army Veteran Patrick Thibeault, better known as the Suburban Prepper. Patrick brought more than three decades of military…
🔥 What happens when someone who spent 21 years helping others suddenly finds himself fighting for his own life? On the next episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome David Dachinger — retired Fire Lieutenant/EMT, Stage IV cancer survivor, bestselling author, podcast host, first responder wellness advocate… and two-time Grammy…
What happens when the uniform comes off—but the mission isn’t over? On this episode of The MisFitNation, we welcome U.S. Navy Veteran Diana Ocasio, former Yeoman Petty Officer Second Class, Command Career Counselor, entrepreneur, single mom, and founder of Mission Driven Digital. Diana has taken the leadership, structure, and problem-solving…
Arvis Owens raises a difficult question about accountability in this clip from The MisFitNation. He recounts the case of a military reserve doctor who, according to Arvis, was falsely accused of misconduct. Civilian authorities investigated the allegation, determined it was false, and prosecuted the accuser. Arvis says the punishment? 30…
“He dove into shallow water and hit a sandbar.” U.S. Air Force EOD veteran Erin Willoby remembers the phone call that changed everything. Her former husband, fellow EOD technician Stephen Willoby, had been involved in a devastating diving accident near Crab Island, Florida. What followed would leave him with a…
What happens when the mission ends, the uniform comes off, and the survival skills that once made you strong begin working against you? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Sonya Achara, a United States Marine Corps veteran, former Gunnery Sergeant, author, speaker, and…
What if you were investigated, never convicted, and still carried the consequences for decades? In this clip from The MisFitNation, Arvis Owens explains the military practice known as titling and why he believes it can continue to affect service members long after an investigation ends. According to Owens, titling can…
