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Battle Ready (Audio)
by NowMedia Television Networks
Join armed forces veteran Rickey Chavez on Battle Ready as he shares battle-tested principles of success and how to apply them to both business and everyday life.
Episodes
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Battle Ready (Aired 10-15-26) Preparing Student Athletes for Lasting Success
On Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez welcomes Dr. Tracee Seals to discuss preparing student athletes for name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. They explore brand deals, family involvement, education, financial literacy, and the support systems and planning needed for life beyond sports.
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-24-26) Preparing for Severe Weather with Albert Martinez Bobe
On Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez speaks with meteorologist Albert Martinez Bobe about planning for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms before warnings arrive. They discuss clear, bilingual weather alerts, how immersive graphics help explain risks, and the benefits and challenges…
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-17-26) Battle Ready: Leadership, AI, and Marketing Innovation
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with entrepreneur and Marine veteran Andy Valadez about military-inspired leadership, adapting to change, and using AI responsibly in business. They also explore customer-focused marketing, automation, human judgment, authentic relationships, and purpose-driven growth.
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-10-26) From Military Readiness to Executive Performance
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with Zac Armstrong about his journey from the Marines to becoming a Navy officer and F-18 pilot. They explore discipline, leadership under pressure, and Zac’s personalized, data-driven approach to improving health, energy, and long-term performance.
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-03-26) From 365 Pounds to Empowering Others with Upstream Fitness
Rickey Chavez sits down with Nathan and the Upstream Fitness team to explore transformation, adaptive fitness, and creating opportunities for people of all abilities. Nathan shares his journey of losing over 120 pounds and discovering a deeper purpose in helping others build confidence, strength,...
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-27-26) Resilience, Mindset, and Strategic Tax Planning
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with transformational leader and business mentor Marina Painter about overcoming personal loss, leaving corporate life to build her own tax practice, and developing the resilience required for entrepreneurship. They also discuss abundance mindset, emotional intelligence,...
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-20-26) Financial Readiness and Family Resilience
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with financial strategist David Klyman about values-based financial planning, communication between spouses, managing emotional decisions, and preparing for uncertainty. They also discuss family-business dynamics, debt, long-term care, wealth protection, and building a...
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-13-26) Building Scalable Businesses with Purpose
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with Latino Startup founder David Favela about entrepreneurship, resilience, and helping founders turn ideas into scalable businesses. They discuss the Lean Startup method, customer discovery, mindset, cultural identity, and aligning business opportunities with personal...
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-06-26) Sharing the Care: Building Sustainable Support Networks
Host Rickey Chavez speaks with Sheila Warnock about her caregiving experiences and the origins of Share the Care. They discuss caregiver burnout, organizing friends and family into structured support groups, sharing responsibilities, respecting personal limits, and adapting care for conditions…
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-30-26) Building Freedom Through Accessible Innovation
On Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez speaks with Teresa Valenzuela about her journey from journeyman carpenter to accessibility innovator. They discuss resilience, battery anxiety among electric wheelchair users, her vision for an intelligent network of charging stations, and how lived experience,...
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-23-26)Leadership, Financial Readiness, and Living with Purpose
On Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez speaks with William Conn about applying lessons from law enforcement and SWAT leadership to business, building mission-driven teams, and leading through trust and accountability. They also discuss purposeful financial planning, defining how much is “enough,”...
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-09-26)From Military Intelligence to Bestselling Thrillers
Host Rickey Chavez sits down with James Rosone, Iraq War veteran, former military interrogator, and bestselling author, to discuss how military service and intelligence experience shaped his career as a writer. Their conversation explores military leadership, interrogation, research, modern...
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-02-26) From the Battlefield to Business Success
In this inspiring episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Mark Parrish, a U.S. Army combat veteran, McDonald's franchise owner, and leadership expert, to explore how military discipline, resilience, and personal growth can shape extraordinary business success. Mark shares his...
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Battle Ready (Aired 06-25-26) From Navy Service to Insurance Leadership with Jason Volkert
In this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Jason Volkert, Vice President of Insurance Sales at the Gibraltar Group and a U.S. Navy veteran, to discuss how military service shaped his approach to leadership, discipline, and business success. Jason shares his journey from...
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Battle Ready (Aired 06-18-26) Financial Clarity, Tax Readiness & AI for Smarter Business Decisions
On this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Kelly Coughlin, CEO of Everyday CPA, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of business success: financial readiness. Together, they explore the critical difference between bookkeeping and financial clarity, why many...
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Battle Ready (Aired 06-04-26) Building Future Leaders: Brave Conversations with Jasmine Davis
In this episode of Battle Ready, host J. Rickey Chavez welcomes Jasmine Davis, Founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, for an engaging conversation about youth leadership, character development, and the power of communication. Jasmine shares how her experiences working in juvenile justice inspired…
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Battle Ready (Aired 05-28-26) Leading with Resilience, Inclusion, and Purpose with Vanessa Angulo
In this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Vanessa Angulo, Senior Director of Field Talent Acquisition at Sysco, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Vanessa shares her remarkable journey from recruiter to executive leader,...
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Battle Ready (Aired 05-07-26) How Resilience, Mental Wellness & Leadership Build Stronger Communities | Shore Danny Interview
On this episode of Battle Ready, Ricky Chavez sits down with Shore Danny, founder and CEO of Community Now, for a powerful conversation about resilience, trauma-informed leadership, mental wellness, and community healing. Shore shares her personal journey through adversity and explains how...
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Battle Ready (Aired 04-30-26)Financial Discipline, Leadership & Smart Business Growth with CPA Keisha Rodino
In this episode of Battle Ready, Ricky Chavez sits down with CPA and entrepreneur Keisha Rodino to break down the true meaning of financial leadership and discipline in business. This conversation goes beyond accounting—exploring how entrepreneurs can gain clarity, build systems, and make smarter...
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Battle Ready (Aired 04-23-26) Leadership Under Pressure – Why Training Isn’t Enough | Real Stories from SWAT to Business
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (aired 04-23-26), host Ruki Chavez sits down with Ryan Conn to break down the truth about leadership, discipline, and performing under pressure. From real-life SWAT experiences to high-level business leadership, this conversation reveals why training alone...
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Battle Ready (Aired 04-16-26) How to Master Engaging Presentations & Win Attention in Minutes
In this episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with presentation expert Jeff Brandeis to break down the secrets behind high-impact communication. Learn why most presentations fail within the first 7 minutes and how leaders can capture attention, build authority, and drive real...
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Battle Ready (Aired 04-09-26) From Army Leader to Author – Alan Cheeseman on Resilience, Leadership & Reinvention
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (aired 04-09-26), host Ricky Chavez sits down with retired Command Sergeant Major Alan Cheeseman to explore leadership under pressure, life after the military, and the journey of personal reinvention. From 25 years in the U.S. Army to becoming a science...
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Battle Ready (Aired 03-26-26) Mastering AI Leadership & Confidence in 2026
Discover how modern leaders can thrive in the age of AI in Battle Ready (aired 03-26-26). In this powerful episode, Cynthia Vasquez—AI leadership strategist and founder of Lead with Impact—shares how to move from fear and confusion to confident execution. Learn why emotional intelligence, ethical...
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Battle Ready (Aired 03-19-26) How to Beat Chronic Fatigue, Reduce Stress & Rebuild Energy Naturally
In this episode of Battle Ready (aired 03-19-26), host Ricky Chavez sits down with Dr. Michael Schwartz to break down the real causes of chronic fatigue, burnout, and low energy. Discover why pushing through exhaustion can damage your health and how stress, poor nutrition, and lifestyle habits...
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Battle Ready (Aired 03-12-26): Leadership Burnout, PTSD Recovery, and Resilience with Aliyah Zada
In this episode of Battle Ready, aired 03-12-26, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Aliyah Zada, founder of the UP and Adam Foundation, to talk about leadership burnout, PTSD recovery, trauma, resilience, and mental wellness. Aliyah shares how high performers and leaders can mistake constant…
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Battle Ready (Aired 02-19-26) AI Is Changing Wealth Forever | Purpose Over Profit with Rick Figueroa
Is AI about to revolutionize wealth management? In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (Aired 02-19-26), host Ricky Chave sits down with Rick Figueroa, CEO of Padron Partners, to discuss the future of finance, purpose-driven investing, and why money alone will never create fulfillment. Rick...
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Battle Ready (Aired 02-12-26)Overcoming Trauma, Homelessness & Veteran Transition Challenges | Interview with Mike Peacock
On Now Media TV’s Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez speaks with veteran advocate Mike Peacock about overcoming homelessness, PTSD, and military transition struggles. Learn how resilience, peer support, and community programs help veterans rebuild their lives, find purpose, and create lasting…
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Battle Ready (Aired 02-05-26) How AI, Energy Innovation, and Leadership Are Shaping the Future
In this episode of Battle Ready (aired 02-05-26), host Ricky Chavez sits down with Todd Thomas, a leading voice in AI, energy innovation, and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is driving explosive energy demand, the future of sustainable power, and how…
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Battle Ready (Aired 01-29-26) From Dropout to Doctor | Dr. Lee Powell on Leadership, Faith & Resilience
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Dr. Lee Powell, a veteran, pastor, author, and leadership coach whose life embodies resilience and transformation. Once a high school dropout, Dr. Powell defied the odds through discipline, perseverance, and faith—earning...
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Battle Ready (Aired 01-22-26) People-First Leadership, Executive Coaching & Self-Discovery
In this episode of Battle Ready (aired January 22, 2026), host Rickey Chavez is joined by executive coach and Continuum Leaders co-founder Carlos Martin for a powerful conversation on people-first leadership under pressure. The episode explores executive coaching, self-discovery, emotional...
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Battle Ready (Aired 12-18-25) Why Strong Leaders Lose Visibility—and How Digital Strategy, Reinvention, and Execution Restore Authority
In this impactful episode of Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with digital growth strategist Marilyn Jenkins, founder of Law Marketing Zone, to address one of the most critical challenges facing today’s leaders: lack of visibility. Many high-performing leaders are doing exceptional work...
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Battle Ready (Aired 12-04-25) Confidence, Rejection & Leadership Under Pressure | Rickey Chavez & Dr. Deepak Butra
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, aired 12-04-25, host Rickey Chavez sits down with leadership coach and trust advisor Dr. Deepak Butra to explore what it truly means to lead, sell, and communicate with confidence instead of fear. This episode breaks down why self-promotion feels...
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Battle Ready (Aired 11-27-2025) Leading Without All the Answers: How Ryan Herpin Redefines Confidence, Curiosity & Real Leadership
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Ryan Herpin, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Strategies & Consulting, for an honest and grounded conversation about leadership, uncertainty, and the pressure many leaders feel to appear perfect. With more than a...
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Battle Ready (Aired 11-13-2025) Unbreakable Faith & Survival: How Jose Pereira Turned Captivity, Loss, and Ego Into Purpose Driven Leadership
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Jose Pereira, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership experience and former CEO of Citgo Petroleum, to share a story that redefines resilience, faith, and true leadership under pressure. Jose recounts the...
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Battle Ready (Aired 11-27-2025)- The Truth About Growth, Healing & Personal Breakthroughs
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (Aired 11-20-2025), we dive deep into the emotional and mental battles people face when trying to break old patterns and create a stronger, healthier life. Through honest conversation and real stories, this episode explores why so many of us stay stuck in...
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Battle Ready (Aired 11-06-25) Leading with Integrity: Rickey Chavez and Clint Honeycutt on Faith, Service, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
In this heartfelt episode of Battle Ready, hosts Rickey Chavez and Clint Honeycutt explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, courage, and purpose in today’s challenging world. Through honest conversation and shared experiences, they reflect on how faith and service can guide leaders...
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Battle Ready (Aired 10-02-25) Facing Invisibility & Owning Your Power with Risha Grant
On this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and top HR leader Risha Grant to explore one of life’s hardest internal battles: the feeling of not belonging. Whether in the workplace, family, or community, that sense of invisibility can weigh heavily...
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Battle Ready (Aired 10-02-25): From Solitary to CEO Arthur Medina on Faith, Leadership & Purpose
Arthur Medina shares how faith became the turning point in his life. After 27 years in prison, he discovered resilience, purpose, and the power to transform challenges into growth. He explains how leadership starts from within, showing that even in the toughest circumstances, it’s possible to…
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-25-25): Rising Strong, Building Legacy Through Leadership
In this episode of Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez welcomes George Crosby, a transformational executive with over 33 years of experience leading organizations, startups, and turnarounds. Now the CEO of Legacy Performance Partners, George shares how true leadership is forged not in boardrooms…
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Battle Ready 9-25-25 | Leading Through Change: How to Adapt, Inspire, and Thrive in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Battle Ready Life (aired 9-25-25), discover the mindset and strategies that set great leaders apart when navigating times of change. Learn how to embrace uncertainty, guide your team with confidence, and build resilience in the face of rapid transformation. Our guest shares...
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Battle Ready 9-18-25 | Conquer Fear and Build Powerful Networks for Career Success with Erika — The Go-Giver Mindset
In this inspiring episode of Battle Ready (aired 9-18-25), host Rickey Chavez sits down with Erika, founder of Go Hire, to uncover the secrets behind fearless leadership, effective networking, and career growth. Discover how adopting a “Go-Giver” mindset can transform your professional journey,...
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Battle Ready 9-11-25 | Flawless Self-Love: Turning Pain into Power with Tomika Jones
In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (Aired 9-11-25), host Rickey Chavez sits down with life coach and U.S. Army veteran Tomika Jones to explore how self-love can transform your life from the inside out. Tamika opens up about her journey from serving in the military to serving others through...
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Battle Ready (Aired 09-04-2025): Gary Bartels & OATH—Hope for Veterans & First Responders
West Point grad Gary Bartels shares his journey from combat to healing and how OATH provides purpose, community, and outdoor therapy for veterans and first responders facing transition and PTSD. Chapters (00:00:14) - Battle Ready Life (00:04:12) - West Point Military Prep School (00:10:01)…
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-28-2025): Air Force Vet Brandon Stubblefield on PBJ Youth Foundation & Mentoring the Next Generation
Air Force vet Brandon Stubblefield and PBJ Youth Foundation mentor at-risk youth with free life-skills, STEM & outdoor programs, scholarships, and parent support. Donate or volunteer. Chapters (00:00:14) - Battle Ready (00:00:57) - Air Force Veteran on 'This Is Us' (00:02:06) - Employee…
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-21-2025): Youi Culberson on Winning the War for Top Talent
How do great companies win top talent—fast? On Battle Ready, host Ricky Chavez sits down with Youi Culberson, founder & president of Culberson Resources Inc., a Houston-based recruiting firm with 20+ years of success. From immigrating at 10 to pivoting from accounting to executive recruiting…
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Battle Ready (Aired 08-14-2025): From Barrio to Boardroom: Rick Figueroa on Servant Leadership, Mentorship & Purpose
On Battle Ready, host Rickey Chavez sits down with Houston leader Rick Figueroa—CEO of Patron Partners and chair within Texas licensing & regulation—to unpack how defeats forge character, why servant leadership wins, and how mentorship (your “pallbearers”) keeps you accountable. Rick shares his…
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Battle Ready ( Aired 08-07-25) Master Legacy Leadership: Lean Thinking, Empathy and AI for Growth
Unlock lasting impact with lean thinking, empathy, and AI-driven leadership. Build trust, innovate yourself, and transform failure into growth with Dr. Adel’s mindset. Chapters (00:00:00) - Battle Ready (00:00:59) - How to guide a troubled soul out of their current situation (00:03:11) - The…
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-31-25) From Hope to Hustle: Real Estate Grit, Growth and Veteran Power
Better Homes and Gardens CEO Mark Woodroof shares raw advice for agents: mindset shifts, veteran buying power, and why resilience—not routine—wins in today’s real estate market. Chapters (00:00:00) - Gibraltar Mortgage and Insurance, Better Homes and Gardens (00:04:24) - Bob Ferguson Retiring at…
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-24-25)Faith, Failure and the Fight Back: Garrett Hartman’s Redemption Story
From debt and divorce to teaching and mentorship, Garrett Hartman turned pain into purpose. Hear how he rebuilt his life on Battle Ready with Richie Fonté—now on Now Media and iHeartRadio.
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Battle Ready (Aired 07-17-25) Lead Like a Warrior: Grit, Growth and the Power of the Pivot
CEO and Army vet Heath Melton reveals how flexibility, mentorship, and planning helped him pivot from military life to the boardroom. Get leadership gold on Battle Ready via Now Media TV and iHeart. Chapters (00:00:13) - Heath Melton on Re-inventing Himself (00:00:39) - Marine from Sedona on His...
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Join armed forces veteran Rickey Chavez on Battle Ready as he shares battle-tested principles of success and how to apply them to both business and everyday life.
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