Faith, Leadership, & Suffering: Navy SEAL Brad Geary on Resilience with John Crossman. (S5E27)

Faith, Leadership, & Suffering: Navy SEAL Brad Geary on Resilience with John Crossman. (S5E27)

Join John Crossman and retired Navy SEAL Captain Brad Geary for a powerful discussion on leadership through suffering and the "Hard Mind, Soft Heart" philosophy. Geary shares insights from two decades in elite warfare, discussing how to navigate high-stakes conflict, build unbreakable team bonds, and find purpose in life’s most challenging valleys.

John Crossman Talks Entrepreneurship, Small Business Growth & Free Resources with Belinda Ortez Kirkegard

John Crossman sits down with Belinda Ortez Kirkegard, President of the National Entrepreneur Center, to discuss entrepreneurship, small business growth, and the free resources available to help business owners succeed. In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, they explore how entrepreneurs can access coaching, workshops, government contracting support, Central Florida BizLink, and guidance from more than 100 regional business support organizations. Belinda shares why small businesses are essential to job creation, community growth, and economic development. This conversation is a powerful reminder that entrepreneurs do not have to build alone.

John Crossman and Brett Clemmer on Healthy Workplace Relationships, Boundaries, and Men’s Mental Health. (S5E25)

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, John Crossman talks with Brett Clemmer, president and CEO of Man in the Mirror, about why healthy relationships and clear boundaries are essential at work and at home. They explore men’s mental health, loneliness, mentorship, self-awareness, and how professionals can build stronger support systems inside and outside the workplace. A practical conversation for leaders and young professionals seeking purpose,

John Crossman Talks Education Freedom, School Choice & Student Success with Erika Donalds. (S5E24)

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, John Crossman sits down with Erika Donalds, Founder and CEO of the Education Freedom Foundation, to discuss school choice, education freedom, and why every child deserves an academic path that fits their unique needs. Erika shares how her own family’s experience shaped her mission to help parents access better educational options, from traditional schools to homeschooling, private schools, hybrid models, and career pathways. The conversation also explores mental health, student belonging, bullying, workforce readiness, and the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune in expanding opportunity for future generations.

Stephen Holmes Jr. and John Crossman | Digital Marketing Strategist, Brand Leader & HBCU Media Innovator. (S5E23)

Stephen Holmes Jr. is a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience leading $40M+ in digital campaigns for brands like Delta Air Lines, General Motors, and AtkinsRéalis. A Bethune-Cookman University consultant and founder of The Ave BCU, he specializes in brand storytelling, digital strategy, and HBCU engagement.