C4: Life Lately

EP005: Do More.

Michael "Rod" Rodriguez: Abuelo, Padre, Veterano, Hermano to many, Artist, Philanthropist, and the President and CEO of the GWOT Memorial Foundation is on the podcast with a simple message: Do More. Please listen, share, and let me know what you think or feel about the episode. Take the opportunity this Veteran's Day to pay for a meal, shake a hand, ask to hear a story, or say someone's name out loud that is no longer with us. Sources and Shout Outs: * Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT service members. [https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/] * The Bush Institute Speaks with Michael Rodriguez about the Invisible Wounds of War | George W. Bush Presidential Center [https://www.bushcenter.org/publications/the-bush-institute-speaks-with-michael-rodriguez-about-the-invisible-wounds-of-war] * Experience | Michael ("Rod") Rodríguez | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rodr%C3%ADguez-367b7b58/details/experience/] * Home - MISSION BBQ [https://mission-bbq.com/] * Xolotl™ Automatic [https://www.crkt.com/knife/xolotl-automatic-out-the-front-knife] * Addiction & PTSD Treatment & Recovery Centers in TX & Virginia [https://www.warriorsheart.com/]

EP 004: The Lioness

Dr. Athena Ives is the epitome of resilience. She discusses some of her personal challenges, her service as a Lioness with the United States Marine Corps, and her creative endeavor as an author/creator of "They Called Her Rebel: True Stories of Women Who Changed the World", which is available for pre-order NOW on Amazon (linked below). Thank you for your service, ma'am...then and now. sources: Athena Ives, PhD | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-ives-phd-6239b344/]Lioness Program ‘pride’ of the Corps > Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms > Latest Articles [https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Articles/Article/498488/lioness-program-pride-of-the-corps/]The Lionesses of Fallujah (National History Day Documentary) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanpfBJtdOQ] Amazon.com: They Called Her Rebel eBook : Ives, Athena: Kindle Store [https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Rebel-Athena-Ives-ebook/dp/B0FW7TH6MT/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k-mv1Zhx4BgcSe1A6dD7ZHI9Wbw0s8LVu18VaCKE8js.JmHRDzlTqPpqC92qt1XN4_BlZ54rvwoAhdWOpu1-wNI&dib_tag=se&keywords=they+called+her+rebel&qid=1761070132&sr=8-1]

C4: Life Lately

C4 is a series for a lil Chit Chat.. CC Chit Chat. Today's features a few important sources of information and of joy that I've been taking in, as well as some good news stories! I had an impactful experience recently that I wanted to share at the end, and asked: What sign have you asked for recently, and how did it show up? What sources of joy have you been taking in lately, in life or online, that you want to share? Thanks for listening! Shout outs in this episode: #askarimediagroup #mdmotivator #lukecombs #nicolecombs #lifepointchurch

EP 003: Saving LIVES One Dog at a Time

On this episode, I speak with Keith Holland, founder and CEO of Joint Task Force K9s, about his faith-based non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent suicides of and enrich the lives of Active-Duty Military, Combat Veterans, and Law Enforcement with disabilities through K9 Therapy classes and the placement of specially trained Service Dogs. Keith is a former Green Beret with seven deployments and 18 1/2 years of service to his Country. He is the epitome of resilience, verbalizing so much gratitude to his wife, Lori, their two children, and his service dog Quill. Please visit their website, www.jtfk9s.org , and find them on social media to learn more about the impact they're having and to donate to this important organization. Cheers!

EP 002: Overflowing Grace

Malayna, owner of Goodness and Grace, discusses her motivations, her life philosophies, importance of family and community, and her life as a small business owner of a delicious bakery and coffee shop! Warning: still learning about the recording properly and mixing sound; please be patient with me. Thank you!