This week on Warrior Spotlight, Jamie is joined by Ann Rudisill, USAF Veteran and founder of Downriver for Veterans, and Anna Schankowski, founder of Healings Hearts Therapeutic Farm. Tune in to join their conversation about starting and running non-profits and the rewards & challenges of serving our nation's heroes.

On this episode of Warrior Spotlight, Jamie is joined by Mary Beth Wright, Licensed Social Worker and EMDR Trauma Specialist, and Brittany Taylor, Pain Relief and Wellness Coach and owner of Breakthrough Wellness. Check out their conversation as they discuss the way that trauma is stored in the body and how unprocessed experiences and emotions can impact both mental and physical health.

Jamie is joined by Marine Veteran Paul Marshall, graduate of the Little Blessings equine therapy program, and Erica Halada, Community Relations Advisor from PBF Energy/Toledo Refining Company. PBF partnered with Little Blessings in a BIG way this year as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Denny Schaffer Disco Party.

Check out their conversation as they explore the history and output of the 135 year old refinery in Toledo & share the impact of not only recognizing that Veterans need support, but being the one to step up and actually offer it. Paul details what it means to him and his family to know there are people that genuinely care about Veterans both at Little Blessings and in the community, and that there is help available for those that are ready to accept it.

Jamie sat down with Carolyn Nagy, Army Veteran, local legend, and Women Veterans Initiative superwoman and Nikki Domanus, passionate and deeply valued community partner from the Miter Foundation to discuss the challenges and rewards of running a non-profit and the unique barriers that women must face and overcome during military service.

Jamie is joined by Army Veteran Shawn Clark and her civilian spouse, Mike for a conversation about difficult separation from service decisions, humanizing unhoused people, and more. They are joined by community partners Dave and Charlie from Ray's Septic Tank Cleaning.

This episode of Warrior Spotlight features Joe, Army Veteran and December 2024 graduate of the Little Blessings 50-Week Equine Assisted Therapy Program, and his wife Tiffany. They are joined by Cheryl Hinkle, LB Board of Directors and representative from JDRM Engineering, the local business that sponsored Joe's year-long journey to personal growth and healing at Little Blessings.

In this emotional episode, Joe shares what led him to the decision to do the work and begin to cope with his trauma in order to save his marriage and become the best father he could be. Cheryl gets the unique and meaningful opportunity to see, first-hand, the impact of her advocacy and commitment to Veterans. Grab your tissues and hit play, this episode will hit home for anyone that has ever loved a Vet and wanted to see them heal.

This week's episode of Warrior Spotlight features Army National Guard Veteran and founder of Toledo Warriors Hockey, Jason Knotts. Jamie and Jason are also joined by community partner Nick Amlin of Amlin Auctions.Check out their conversation about the intense emotions of the military medical discharge process, the struggle to find camaraderie and belonging again after service, and how a brand new organization in Toledo is bringing Veterans together through hockey!

Join Jamie in a candid conversation with Army and Air Force Veteran Robin Giles and 3 representatives from the Blissfield Legion Auxiliary about Military Sexual Trauma, the impact of equine therapy, and more.