The Veteran Blueprint ~ Kwesi Betserai

The Veteran Blueprint ~ Michael Matteis

May 31, 2026 ~ Air Force veteran Michael Matteis, creator of Sentinel AI, to discuss his life journey and innovative work. He shares his upbringing, military experience stationed in England, and the challenges he faced post-service, including homelessness and suicidal thoughts. He introduces Sentinel AI, a platform designed to proactively reduce veteran suicide through a chat companion and a predictive risk score algorithm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Veteran Blueprint ~ Blackhawk One Fox

May 24, 2026 ~ Blackhawk One Fox, an influencer, shares his courageous story on YouTube and TikTok to help struggling veterans. Blackhawk One Fox recounts a difficult childhood in Oregon and joining the military at 23, experiencing three combat tours and a severe injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Veteran Blueprint ~ Kwesi Betserai

May, 17, 2026 ~ Kwesi Betserai, Detroit’s first Veterans Affairs Manager, discusses his 28-year military career and its influence on his current role. He shares his upbringing in Detroit, his journey through college, and his decision to join the Army, where he discovered his leadership abilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Veteran Blueprint ~ Bonnie Carroll

May 10, 2026 ~ Bonnie Carroll’s upbringing and military career, which was influenced by her mother, a World War II pilot. Bonnie Carroll discusses how the tragic death of her husband led her to create the TAPS program, which provides support for military families grieving a loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Veteran Blueprint ~ Ed Pulido

May 3, 2026 ~ Ed Pulido discusses his life and military service, including his father’s immigration and military career, which influenced his own. He recounts joining the military at 17, his early experiences in basic training, and how he supported a fellow recruit who later became a Sergeant Major. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.