THE SQUARED AWAY®
PODCAST
Real stories from real heroes. Conversations about service, sacrifice, homeownership, wellness, and building a life after the uniform. New episodes every Monday.
From Combat to Closing: A Veteran Realtor's Journey
SSgt. Marcus Rivera
U.S. Marines (Ret.) — Real Estate Investor
Marcus shares how his Marine Corps discipline translated into building a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, and his advice for veterans looking to invest.
The Silent Battle: PTSD Recovery & Peer Support
Dr. Amanda Foster
Clinical Psychologist — VA Medical Center
Dr. Foster discusses breakthrough treatments for PTSD, the importance of peer support networks, and how first responders can access mental health resources without stigma.
Firefighter Fitness: Training Like Your Life Depends On It
Capt. Jake Morrison
FDNY — Fitness Program Director
Captain Morrison breaks down the FDNY fitness standards, shares his personal training regimen, and offers tips for staying mission-ready at any age.
VA Loan Secrets: What They Don't Tell You
Lisa Tran
VA Loan Specialist — 15 Years Experience
Lisa reveals little-known VA loan benefits, common mistakes to avoid, and how to maximize your purchasing power as a veteran homebuyer.
Blue Line Brotherhood: Building Community After the Badge
Det. Robert Kim (Ret.)
LAPD (Ret.) — Nonprofit Founder
Detective Kim discusses the challenges of retirement from law enforcement, founding a nonprofit for retired officers, and finding purpose beyond the badge.
Transition Tactics: Your First 90 Days as a Civilian
MSG. Patricia Owens (Ret.)
U.S. Army (Ret.) — Career Coach
Master Sergeant Owens shares her proven 90-day transition framework, resume tips for translating military experience, and networking strategies that actually work.
Challenge Coin Culture: History, Tradition & Collecting
CMSgt. Earl Washington (Ret.)
U.S. Air Force (Ret.) — Coin Collector
Chief Washington traces the history of challenge coins from WWI to today, shares his collection of over 500 coins, and explains the unwritten rules of the coin check.
Entrepreneurship After Service: Building Your Empire
Sgt. Deshawn Carter
U.S. Army (Ret.) — CEO, Veteran-Owned Business
Deshawn went from infantry sergeant to CEO of a $10M veteran-owned business. He shares the SBA programs, grants, and mindset shifts that made it possible.
VOICES OF SERVICE
Our guests include combat veterans, Gold Star families, first responder leaders, VA specialists, and veteran entrepreneurs.
Combat Veterans
18 episodes
First Responders
12 episodes
VA Specialists
8 episodes
Veteran Entrepreneurs
15 episodes
Military Spouses
6 episodes
Mental Health Experts
10 episodes
Real Estate Pros
9 episodes
Fitness & Wellness
7 episodes
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