In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes two extraordinary veterans whose work is saving lives and expanding opportunity on a global scale: Barry Mattson and Bryan Stern.
Barry Mattson is a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, humanitarian leader, and CEO at the Brian Hamilton Foundation, where he creates pathways for overlooked communities to achieve lifelong economic progress. With a career spanning combat service, international relief work, nonprofit transformation, and strategy consulting, Barry has dedicated his life to removing barriers and building systems that empower people to rise.
👉 Learn more: brianhamilton.org
Bryan Stern is a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, Purple Heart recipient, 9/11 first responder, and founder of the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation—one of the most effective veteran-led rescue organizations in the world. After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Bryan led his team through chaos to rescue 117 Americans in a single day. Since then, they’ve carried out 700+ rescue missions, saving 7,000+ American lives across Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, Israel, Gaza, Maui, and more.
👉 Learn more: greybullrescue.org
This episode is a masterclass in service, leadership, courage under pressure, and what it means to take action when the world needs it most.
If you believe in mission-focused leadership, veteran grit, and real-world impact—this conversation will leave you fired up.
⭐ What You’ll Hear
How Barry builds scalable systems that lift overlooked communities
How Bryan’s elite rescue missions save lives in high-risk global crises
Lessons from combat, disaster zones, and nonprofit transformation
The power of veteran leadership in solving real-world problems
What drives their missions of service long after leaving the uniform
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