EPISODES

Join us for a deeply emotional and inspiring episode featuring Angela Winner, a dedicated Noncommissioned Officer and Professional Military Instructor in the United States Air Force. Angela, currently teaching at the Little Rock Airman Leadership School, shares a profound journey of resilience and …

Welcome to a compelling episode of the Shadows Podcast featuring Van Lai-DuMone, founder of WorksmART Advantage, Creative Strategist, and LEAP Coach. Join us as Van recounts her family's inspiring journey from war-torn South Vietnam to finding refuge and hope in San Diego. Learn about the acts of k…

Join us on the Shadows Podcast as Scott Ferguson, military veteran and host of Time To Shine Today Podcast, shares his powerful journey. From a challenging childhood marked by his father's death in Vietnam to being adopted by a military family and serving in the United States Navy, Scott opens up a…

Join us for a compelling episode featuring Mike Roderick, a dedicated Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the Commandant at the Whiteman Airman Leadership School. In this raw and transformative conversation, Mike shares the deeply personal story of his troubled childho…

Join us on the Shadows Podcast as we host Adam Boubede, a distinguished Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force. Named one of John Maxwell’s 2018 Top 100 Transformational Leaders and co-author of #Firestarter Book Project, Adam takes us through his nearly twenty-year career. F…

Embark on an inspiring journey with Nancy John, CEO of Seed Leadership, as she shares her multicultural upbringing and its impact on her adaptability. Delve into the world of introverted leadership, exploring misconceptions and insights on her podcast, the Relational Introvert. Don't miss the diver…

Welcome back to an enlightening episode of Rise From The Shadows as we are joined by the inspiring Sha Sparks to explore the depths of the voice within our minds. In this transformative conversation, Sha sheds light on the profound impact our inner dialogue can have—it can either be a source of har…

Embark on an engaging episode with Tony Richardson, a retired officer from the United States Air Force and the Founder/CEO of Capital Catalyst Group LLC. In this candid conversation, Tony shares his poignant journey—from growing up in his grandmother's one-bedroom house, grappling with domestic vio…

Is Ego always a bad thing? How has your ego impacted someone you care for? How do you tame your ego? Why does ego always show up during feedback? What’s the difference between purpose vs. passion? Listen to Caleb “Pete” Pears...

Get ready for an exciting crossover as W. Scott Greene and Joe Bogdan, hosts of the Llama Leadership and the Llama Lounge Podcast, take over the Shadows Podcast for a special 50th episode celebration! In this lively conversation with Tripp Bodenheimer, they delve into the genesis of the Shadows Pod…

The Llama Lounge Takeover week continues, and we're thrilled to have W. Scott Greene join us on this empowering episode of Rise From The Shadows! In a candid conversation, Scott delves into the profound insights from an article he wrote a few years ago titled "Attitude, Decisions, and Actions." …

This week Todd Boczkowski joins us on an episode of the Shadows Podcast that’s filled with emotions. Todd is a trauma and PTSD survivor, author of My Two Angels: Turning Tragedy into Triumph, an Air Force Veteran, and has bee...

Explore the latest episode of the Shadows Podcast featuring the captivating journey of Adrian Miller—a fearless New Yorker with a heart as vast as her experiences. As a sales consultant, trainer, author, and passionate explorer, Adrian has left an indelible mark in every industry, working with both…

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Amy Wade, a distinguished Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the Commandant at the Langley Airman Leadership School. In this candid conversation, Amy reflects on pivotal moments of her youth, including uncomfortable situatio…

Join us for a powerful episode featuring Rob Sanderson, a retired Police Sergeant with 18 years of service and the passionate Founder and Director of Surf Waves Enjoy Life (SWEL). In this candid conversation, Rob opens up about the challenges he faced growing up as the son of a Navy fighter pilot, …

Dive into a compelling episode with Todd Simmons, the Chief Vision Officer and Founder of Courageous Leadership Alliance, a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force with over 25 years of dedicated service. In this insightful conversation, Todd shares his extraordinary journey, s…

Join us for a transformative episode as we welcome the extraordinary George Linen Jr., aka "Fresh Linen," a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, Airman Leadership School Instructor at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, and a renowned spoken word artist, author, and Tedx speaker. In…

Join us for our first ever Halloween edition of the Shadows Podcast with the legendary Scream Queen, Dee Wallace! In this exciting episode, Dee shares her incredible journey as an accomplished author and actress, known for iconic roles in films like E.T., Cujo, and The Howling. From her upbringing …

Get ready for an engaging episode on Shadows Podcast as we welcome 'The Gay Leadership Dude,' Dr. Steve Yacovelli, author of Pride Leadership and owner of TopDog Learning Group. Join us as Steve shares the remarkable journey from working on a cruise ship to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Explo…

🎙️ Veterans Day Special: Unveiling the Essence of Character with Joe Bogdan | Rise From The Shadows 🌟 Happy Veterans Day! Join us for an extraordinary edition of Rise From The Shadows as we welcome Joe Bogdan, a distinguished Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, cofound…

Join us on the Shadows Podcast as the EQ Gangster, Noble Gibbens, returns for an episode dedicated to emotional fitness. Delve into Noble's personal journey, from his upbringing to emotional growth, navigating arguments with family and the wake-up call provided by a pivotal moment with his wife. Ca…

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Kaleth Wright, retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and current CEO of the Air Force Aid Society. Kaleth reflects on his upbringing, sharing the profound impact of his mother on his career. From his decision to join the Air Force to …

Welcome back to a special Black Friday edition of Rise From The Shadows, where we dive into a captivating narrative with the incredible Scott Mason. In this emotionally charged episode, Scott shares his profound journey of self-discovery and resilience. Listen as Scott recounts the poignant stor…

The Chronicles of Jaime Andrews is now available! Jaime is an award-winning actress, producer, business director, and playwright. She’s also appeared in many commercials, movies, and television shows to include TruTV’s World’...