Convene Connections Podcast

Matthew talks with Greg Wilson, Major, USMC, Retired, who runs the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy Established in 2014, the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy’s mission is to provide instruction, training, placement and peer to peer support for military veterans interested in baseball. Learn more about them at Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy. This is truly a great […]

Ryan talks about his book “Get Off Your Attitude” and his upcoming Convene Community named GOYA. Ryan tells a little about his story in how he got to the point of writing his book and speaking about GOYA (Get Off Your Attitude). Getting out of a negative environment and surrounding yourself with people that allow […]

Sophia Kupse and Alicja Sons discuss the importance of self care in healing your mind, body, and soul. They are speakers on the upcoming Wellness Summit. Sophia Kupse – “The Healing Power of Your Mind” Sophia Kupse is the founder of ‘LT Therapy’ author of three best selling self-help books on mind body wellbeing and […]

Matthew discusses the importance of stopping to think about the meaning of Memorial Day and shares his own story of losing a fellow Marine. Matthew has experienced many lessons throughout the duration of his career, but there was one night in 2001 that ultimately changed his life and became the motivation for his life’s mission. […]

Jodi discusses the events in her life that lead her to becoming a fitness and nutrition coach. Jodi Watkins spent almost 14 years active duty military in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. She made the decision to join the AF Reserves to finish out her career as a Medical Lab Tech and follow […]

David M. Salkin, Author of Battle Scars, discusses the book and the brave military men behind the stories that inspired it. Matthew and David discuss how civilians reading this book can gain a better understanding of the struggles of veterans returning home. “Battle Scars is an incredible story of brothers in arms and the bonds […]