This is Part Three of a Five Part series about Irreverent Warriors in Tennessee. Part One was with Bobbi Smith – Taylor from Chattanooga, and Part Two was with Zack Jenkins from Nashville, Tennessee.
I met Nick Sawall earlier this year in a short trip to Nashville. In talking with Nick, he told how me how important Irreverent Warriors was to him at certain points in his life. The aspect of camaraderie is the foundation for the outreach Irreverent Warriors does. Nick has lived this and found it works.
Nick has worked hard to prepare for this event. The number of sponsors and volunteers that are supporting the 2020 Memphis Hike speaks to the effort Nick and his team have done for this hike.
This is part two of my series on Irreverent Warriors Tennessee Silkies Hikes. The first show in this series was 204 – Irreverent Warriors – Chattanooga (https://whoobazoo.com/oscarmike/204-i…) with Bobbi Smith Taylor.
207 had me talking with USMC Veteran Zac Jenkins. Zac is the coordinator for the Nashville hike and it was great talking with him about his military experience, civilian transition and setting up the Nashville Hike.
Zac got out of the military and eventually started his own business. Zac owns Semper Sliders (http://www.sempersliders.com). Owning a business has allowed Zac to be active his community and be an effective advocate for Veterans.
The Nashville Silkies Hike is on September 12th, 2020 starting at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Go to https://www.irreverentwarriors.com/ to learn more and sign up for a hike near you!
Thanks to my sponsors Joyce Asack, Mark Holmes and Shaun Schubert for supporting Veterans!
I met Ben back in 2018 and he came on Oscar Mike Radio for #109 (https://whoobazoo.com/oscarmike/episode-109-get-up-nation/). At the time Ben, had published the book “Get Up” (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B071P4FWDG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ICfuFb2F4W1MC) and talked to me about that experience.
In the last year Ben has been focused on the concept of Get Up Nation. This is where a group of people who have had to be resilient share their stories on his podcast, “Get Up Nation Show”. What is happening is there are many stories that one can draw from to understand how to overcome adversity. Stories that when you down or feeling hopeless, you and listen and get some light in your life.
This has worked for me and I want to thank Ben for sharing what he has been doing and how this all works. Because as a nation, together we can GET UP. Go to https://www.getupnationpodcast.com/ to find out more.
Thanks to my sponsors Joyce Asack, Mark Holmes and Shaun Schubert for supporting Veterans!
Aaron Lawrence is a Marine Corps Veteran who had Explosive Ordnance Disposal as his Military Occupational Specialty. After he left the Marine Corps, Aaron studied for his law degree and now is practicing at the Law Office of James M. Wilkerson in Ruston, LA. (https://www.rustonlawyers.com/).
I have talked to many veterans who have re-invented themselves when they left active duty service, but not the degree Aaron has. Going from enlisted to passing the bar exam and running his family’s law practice, there has been an progressive arc of continual transition and growth.
Practicing law, and running the business of a law office outside a metropolitan area presents challenges that one doesn’t see on television and the movies. A lawyer in this area must wear different hats and develop relationships that are needed to build a successful practice.
I learned a lot about the business of law, and I feel that those looking to start their own business would do well to explores the services that the Law Office of James M. Wilkerson provide. Thank you Aaron, looking forward to talking with you again.
Semper Fidelis
Thanks to my sponsors Joyce Asack, Mark Holmes and Shaun Schubert for supporting Veterans!
I talked with Marine Corps Veteran Bobbi Smith Taylor. Bobbi is the coordinator for the Irreverent Warrior Chattanooga hike that is taking place Saturday, August 22nd.
Learning about Irreverent Warriors and Bobbi’s journey opened my eyes to how important it is for Veterans as well as all of humanity to stay connected to each other.
It was impressive to hear how Bobbi and her team of volunteers and supporters worked to make the Irreverent Warriors happen with all the challenges of COVID-19.
Just like other cities, I learned things about Chattanooga I didn’t know. Chattanooga is a beautiful city and can’t wait to visit.
This is the first in a series of shows about Irreverent Warriors in Tennessee. The next Irreverent Warriors Hike is in Nashville on September 12th, 2020.
Go to Irreverentwarriors.com to learn more about this growing Veterans Service Organization. Thank you to Andrew, Momma Bear, Stephanie, and Bobbi for making me feel part of the family.
Thanks to my sponsors Joyce Asack, Mark Holmes and Shaun Schubert for supporting Veterans!
