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Carrie Preston, Bart Yasso, and Veteran Changemakers: Stories of Impact, Inspiration, and Growth | The Neil Haley Show 05-06-25

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In this powerful episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil sits down with Emmy-winning actress Carrie Preston, star of Elsbeth on CBS, to explore her journey from a guest role on The Good Wife to leading her own hit spinoff series. Carrie shares how the character of Elsbeth Tascioni evolved into a fan favorite, eventually inspiring the show's creation. She reflects on the collaborative process with writers, her preparation inspired by Columbo, and how the show balances comedy, mystery, and heartfelt character depth. Carrie also hints at what's next for Elsbeth while emphasizing her gratitude for this dream role.Next, Neil welcomes Bart Yasso, known as the “Mayor of Running” and author of 100 Runs of a Lifetime from National Geographic. Bart recounts his journey from running his first mile to traveling the globe for marathons, ultramarathons, and bucket-list running experiences. He shares highlights from the book, including exotic trail runs in Hawaii and India, and offers inspiration for both runners and non-runners alike to explore the world on foot. Bart reflects on the solitude, joy, and storytelling power of running, along with the process of selecting just 100 runs from a lifetime of memories.The show then spotlights veteran changemakers in a series of interviews highlighting organizations transforming the lives of military veterans. Neil interviews Peter Klein, founder of Mill Mentor, a platform connecting veterans to mentors in top industries like Google and Amazon, providing vital career and education guidance. Peter explains how Mill Mentor is free for veterans and built to simplify one-on-one mentoring connections, while also fostering a network of professionals willing to give back to the veteran community.Neil also speaks with Michael Schindler, founder of Operation Military Family, who shares his organization’s mission of helping veterans rediscover purpose, mission, and identity after leaving military service. Michael describes their personalized approach to coaching veterans through transition challenges and the vision of expanding impact through endowments and sustainable programs. He also discusses his for-profit ventures blending AI, leadership development, and filmmaking to elevate human potential.Finally, Neil interviews Michael Anthony, CEO of Gratitude America, about their innovative mental health retreats and programs designed to support veterans struggling with trauma and reintegration. Michael shares his own transformative experience as a participant before becoming CEO and explains their focus on post-traumatic growth as a path toward healing and purpose. Each conversation in this episode highlights perseverance, creativity, and service, leaving listeners inspired by stories of turning adversity into opportunity.

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