Alana and I catch up on all things BVE, while also discussing why I feel like a walking contraction, amongst other things :)Order my book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur” here: https://amzn.to/3gme7kgFollow me on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/3

Black Veteran Entrepreneur

Sep 5th, 2022 1h 7m

Today on the show, I’m joined by longtime friend and Naval Academy classmate, Alana Abernethy, to discuss our book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate Your Business Model, Build Your Brand, and Step Into Your Greatness.” The book releases th

Permission To Speak Freely

Sep 4th, 2022 1h 54m

I’m excited to share an interview I had with two amazing active duty Sailors , Damon and Damo from the Podcast Permission to Speak Freely, where they share sea stories and have unfiltered conversations about current events, policies, and everyd

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Formerly Known As Assault Rifles)

May 29th, 2022 10m 27s

Why I think we should rebrand assault rifles for what they really are.Connect with me Instagram @ironmikesteadman or Linkedin “IRON” Mike SteadmanFollow me on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/38CkyZfIf you like this type of dialogue and are in

Break The Chains

May 12th, 2022 40m 44s

In the words of Muhammad Ali, “The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”Follow me on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/38CkyZfIf you like this type of dialogue and are interested in booking me t

How Come I Only Hear From You During Black History Month?

Jan 31st, 2022 18m 8s

Lets talk about Black History Month....Connect with me Instagram @ironmikesteadman or Linkedin “IRON” Mike Steadman

I’m On A Deadline with My Publisher

Jan 28th, 2022 23m 40s

I’m in sprint to get the first draft submitted of Black Veteran Entrepreneur. Connect with me Instagram @ironmikesteadman or Linkedin “IRON” Mike Steadman

Gratitude

Dec 23rd, 2021 26m 20s

I share why I’m grateful this holiday season. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE Follow me on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/38CkyZfwww.ConfessionsofANativeSon.com

The Black Man's Burden

Dec 9th, 2021 34m 8s

I discuss “The Black Man’s Burden,” and the weight of responsibility that comes with carrying it. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE

Roger Bannister

Nov 18th, 2021 1h

I share my thoughts on why Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile is my new mental model for success. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE Resources: “What Breaking the 4-Minute Mile Taught Us About the Limits of Co

War and Literature with Thomas Schueman, USMC

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 32m

I’m joined by fellow Marine Infantry Officer and English professor at the United States Naval Academy, Thomas Scheuman. We discuss his deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, the literature of war, and the importanc

Hoover

Oct 14th, 2021 32m 31s

I share my thoughts on being selected to participate in the Hoover Institutes Veteran Fellowship Program at Stanford University (VFP). To learn more about the Hoover Institutes VFP Program at Stanford University, click here: https://hvr.co/3BEV

Confessions of A Hawaiian Navy SEAL

Sep 30th, 2021 1h 34m

I sit down with my Navy Boxing Teammate Antone Aku, to discuss his childhood, his time in the SEAL Teams, and his future as an entrepreneur.Leave a comment on today’s show on my Substack at https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE Follow me on Twitter here:

Why Black Entrepreneurs Need Access To Patient Capital with Lyneir Richardson, Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED)

Sep 16th, 2021 36m 41s

I share the inaugural episode of IRONBOUND Media's new podcast, "Black Entrepreneurs Survive And Thrive" or BEST. The BEST podcast is for impact investors, community leaders, and institutions, and committed to economic empowerment and support o

Why Higher Education Isn't Closing The Racial Wealth Gap for Black Americans

Sep 9th, 2021 29m 36s

I share my thoughts on Higher Education and discuss the Wall Street Journal article, “College Was Supposed to Close the Wealth Gap for Black Americans. The Opposite Happened,” By Rachel Louise Ensign and Shane Shifflett.Subscribe to the show'

Reflections on the Final Days of The Afghanistan Withdrawal with Col. Thomas Hobbs, USMC (Ret.)

Sep 2nd, 2021 1h 22m

Col. Hobbs and I discuss the final days of the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, the Narrative in the Media, and where we go from here as a Country. Leave a comment on today’s show on my Substack at https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE For all of o

The Importance of Building Bridges of Social Capital Within The Black Community with Phillip Jones

Aug 26th, 2021 49m 41s

My long-time friend, fraternity brother, and fellow Marine, Phillip Jones, joins the show to discuss how we can build bridges of social capital within our community. Leave a comment on today’s show on my Substack at https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE Fo

Confessions of Two Afghan War Veterans

Aug 19th, 2021 1h 10m

I’m joined by fellow Afghan War Veteran, Author, and Army Green Beret, Herb Thompson, to discuss our feelings on the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. Let me know what you think of today’s episode by subscribing to my Substack at https:

Vanity Metrics

Aug 12th, 2021 49m 20s

Why do we care so much about vanity metrics, even when common sense tells us otherwise? Let me know what you think of today’s episode on by subscribing to my Substack at https://bit.ly/2Xc2TVE For all of our listeners and superfans tuning in

Soundtracks

Aug 5th, 2021 45m 51s

I open up about the negative thoughts that have been playing in my head and how I'm replacing them with new soundtracks, day by day. Let me know what you think of today’s episode on Instagram @ironmikesteadman or Linkedin: https://bit.ly/2Uyh6e

Moving the Goalposts

Jul 29th, 2021 58m 32s

I open up about how I'm constantly moving the goalposts and my struggles with being present. For all of our listeners and Superfans tuning in all over the world, head over to ConfessionsofANativeSon.com and sign-up for our newsletter. If you

My Skepticism with Conscious Capitalism

Jul 22nd, 2021 24m 54s

My criticism and revelation regarding the conscious capital movement. Am I wrong or am I right? Let me know on instagram @ironmikesteadman or Linkedin: https://bit.ly/2Uyh6eJFor all of our listeners and Superfans tuning in all over the world,

To Boxing With Love

Jul 15th, 2021 2h 1m

The following is an open love letter to the sport of boxing and a reminder to myself, why I started IRONBOUND Boxing.For all of our listeners and superfans tuning in all over the world, head over to ConfessionsofANativeSon.com and sign-up for

Uncovering Stereotypical Biases Between African Immigrants and African Americans with Jude Akpunku Jr, Author of "The Dangers of a Single Story"

Jul 8th, 2021 1h 9m

I discuss the complexity of race relations between Native-born African-Americans and African Immigrants, with my fraternity brother and fellow Naval Academy graduate Jude Akpunku Jr.You can purchase Jude's book "The Dangers of A Single Story"

Black Men in Higher Education with Dr. Jarrod E. Druery

Jun 10th, 2021 1h 39m

Predominately white universities spend an abundant amount of money and resources recruiting young black men, but what's the point if there are no systems and infrastructure in place to ensure they succeed and graduate once they're there?For a