• S. 3 Ep. 5 - Samir Patel - Armor/Real Estate to Entrepreneur/Reservist/Fund Manager
    Jul 3 2025

    Samir Patel joining us. Samir is the managing partner of Trophy Point Investment Group, an Investor, entrepreneur, military officer, teacher, and traveler. He's an alum of United States Military Academy at West Point, Emory University - Goizueta Business School, and Georgia State University. He currently teaches Leadership at West Point and Real Estate at Georgia State University. Samir’s diverse background brings a unique perspective on leadership, education, and entrepreneurship.


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    47 mins
  • S. 3 Ep. 4 - Hon. David E. White, Jr. - Cavalry Officer/ Harvard Law to Big Law/White House/Peace Corps
    Jun 17 2025

    David E. White Jr. served as the 14th Deputy Director of the Peace Corps. He was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2023, and sworn in by Director Carol Spahn on December 29, 2023.


    He previously served as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to joining the State Department, he served as Special Assistant to the President in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel (PPO). Earlier in the Biden-Harris Administration, White served on the National Security Council as Senior Advisor to the White House Coordinator for Operation Allies Welcome, where he facilitated whole-of-government efforts to provide housing, health care, education, employment, and other resources at scale for nearly 90,000 Afghan allies resettled in the United States. An attorney by training, White joined the Biden-Harris Administration as Deputy Associate Counsel in PPO.


    In 2019, White served as a policy advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. He later served in a similar capacity with President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Following their election, White served as an attorney on the Biden-Harris Transition Team.


    White began his career in public service as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army. He served on active duty in a variety of domestic and overseas assignments, including as a Scout Platoon Leader in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2011 to 2012. After being wounded in combat, White served as second-in-command of the Warrior Transition Unit at West Point, where he coordinated care for other wounded, ill, and injured service members. His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge.


    White is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned his law degree, cum laude, from Harvard Law School. After law school, he clerked for Judge Paul J. Watford of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and worked as an attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York City.


    Born and raised in New York’s Hudson Valley, White splits his time between Washington, DC and Cambridge, MA, where his wife, Dana McKinney White, is a professor at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

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    52 mins
  • S. 3 Ep. 3 - Herman Bulls - Army Colonel/USMA Econ to Real Estate Executive/Board Member
    May 9 2025

    Herman Bulls is an International Director and Vice Chairman at JLL, a global financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate operations and investment management. With over 35 years of experience, I help senior executives solve complex real estate challenges and achieve their strategic goals.


    He served as a Member of the Defense Policy Board at the US Department of Defense, providing advice and opinions on matters of defense policy. Additionally, I am the Vice Chairman of the Board at USAA, a Fortune 100 diversified financial services firm serving the needs of military members and their families. I also serve as Chairman of the board at Fluence Energy (Nasdaq:FLNC) and serve on the boards of Host Hotels (Nasdaq:HST) and Comfort Systems, USA (NYSE:FIX). I am a NACD Fellow and have been recognized as one of the most influential individuals in corporate America and one of the top 100 corporate governance professionals in the nation. My specialties include real estate, finance, strategy, leadership, governance, and communication. I am passionate about delivering value, creating impact, and building trust.

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    43 mins
  • S. 3 Ep. 2 - MAJ Charles Lewis, PhD - USAFA/Air Force Finance to USAFA Instructor/Management PhD
    Apr 25 2025

    MAJ Charles Lewis, Ph.D., USAF. A former instructor and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, MAJ Lewis will be sharing his valuable insights on career mapping, leadership principles, and his research around management. Get ready for a deep dive into strategic thinking and professional development! Our speaker brings more than ten years of leadership, management, and strategic analytical expertise to his current position as Air Force Material Command Budget Analyst in the US Air Force.

    He has an MBA and PhD from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and is currently working at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in addition to his Air Force duties. He has held a number of leadership and cost-analysis positions in the Air Force, taught management, and served as Duke's Deputy Director of Personnel.


    He is also the co-founder of Migrate Rollers, a business that has been in operation for more than eight years, and he has academic and military endeavors.



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    37 mins
  • S. 3 Ep. 1 - Kyle Eberly - Aviator to MBA/Consultant/Content Creator
    Mar 28 2025

    Kyle Eberly - a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, former military pilot, Googler, and the voice behind Sitreps 2 Steercos - who's redefining what a successful military transition looks like.

    Hear how Kyle transformed his military leadership skills into:


    Governance at tech giant Google

    Innovative consulting approaches at PwC

    Groundbreaking veteran advocacy work

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    41 mins
  • S. 2 Ep. 10 - Alana Abernathy - Naval Surface Warfare Officer to Holistic Health Practicioner/Writer
    May 8 2024
    Alana is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Women’s Health Advocate, Author, and Entrepreneur. She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. She served as a Surface Warfare Officer during her time in the Navy.

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    40 mins
  • S.2 - Ep. 9 - CSM(R) Wayne Robinson - Senior NCO and Special Forces Operator to Leader Development Executive at Deloitte, Google, and Moderna
    Apr 19 2024

    Wayne Robinson is a dynamic thought leader in talent and organizational transformations, Advocate of Empowerment, successful Entrepreneur, and Award-Winning Veteran. His journey epitomizes the essence of transition- igniting change and purpose in individuals facing life and career evolutions.

    As a seasoned Global Leadership Strategist, Robinson orchestrates the rise of exceptional leaders in critical industries like healthcare, technology, and business. At Moderna, as Senior Director of Global Talent, he marshals the brightest minds to spearhead groundbreaking healthcare solutions, with a vision to elevate global well-being.

    During his tenure at Google, Robinson played a pivotal role in founding The Google School for Leaders, cementing the company's executive echelon with strategic acumen to navigate complex global landscapes. At Deloitte, he co-founded the Deloitte Resilience Academy, redefining leadership development through grit and practical growth.

    Robinson's strategic leadership ethos is deeply rooted in his 26-year military journey, where he served as an Army Command Sergeant Major and later dedicated nearly a decade to supporting veterans. His initiatives, like Vets in STEM and Student Veterans of America, have set benchmarks in aiding veterans' transition into civilian life and expanding educational opportunities. His impact extends to advisory roles with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, where he provided strategic counsel on programs supporting veterans and their families' educational and training needs.

    Robinson's academic accolades include an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, complemented by certifications from MIT Sloan and The Wharton School. His unique blend of education and experience embodies the transformation driving change, empowerment, innovation, and integrity-driven leadership in shaping the future



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    56 mins
  • S2. - Ep. 8 - General Bernie (BBB) Banks - General Officer and Academic to Associate Dean, Board Member, and Leadership Consultant
    Mar 15 2024
    BG Bernie (BBB) Banks is the Director for Rice University Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Former Associate Dean of Leadership for Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Independent Director for Customer’s Bank, Senior Advisory Partner for Sentinel Partner (PE Firm), Principal of Bank’s Talent Solutions, and former US Military Academy Professor and Department Head for Behavioral Science and Leadership, and Former White House Aide/Staff Officer. He was a Ranger-Qualified Aviation Officer and Artillery Officer, commanding organizations from the platoon to the battalion level. He holds a BS from the United States Military Academy, an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg, an MA from Columbia University’s Teachers College, and a PhD and MPhil from Columbia University.

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    51 mins