For The Nation Podcast
Do you find that predictability sucks the life out of you? Or maybe feel an anxiety about being able to fit everything you care about into your life? Perhaps you crave variety and have an insatiable curiosity? Well, Welcome to For The Nation Podcast. For The Nation (FTN) podcast is all about connecting with people & seeing the world through their eyes. We talk about their passions and how philosophies brought them to where they are now. Our chief objective at FTN however, is to GIVE GREATLY and provide value that you can take and apply to your own life. You might hear from a Finance Professional one week, and a Restauranteur the next; but the lessons still apply.Thank you for tuning in and welcome to the FTN Family.
Episodes
52 episodes
New Endeavors | Jesse Strickland | FTN Ep. 46
Looking to transform your dreams into reality? We're here to guide you along the way, shedding light on the power of failure as a valuable learning tool, and the importance of balancing patience with impulsivity. We pull back the curtain on our...
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A Story of Hope: The We Go On Foundation | Marcelo & Mary Liz Escanuela | FTN Ep. 45
Can you imagine turning your personal struggles into a force for good? That's exactly what our guests, Marcelo and Mary Liz Escanuela, founders of the We Go On foundation, have done. Throughout this episode, they bravely share their journey - f...
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Bridging Awareness and Action: Confronting Human Trafficking with GLM2 | Kimberly M. Walden | FTN Ep. 44
Can you imagine being a parent and unknowingly handing your child over to a trafficker? This chilling thought is the harsh reality we unpack with Kimberly McDonald Walden, the brave founder, and CEO of GLM2 Foundation. The fear of sex trafficki...
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Food Security, Leadership, and Resilience: The Amy Breitmann Story | FTN Ep. 43
How often do you ponder about your personal gifts? What if the key to your leadership journey lies in understanding these unique gifts or superpowers? Join us as we get deep with Amy Breitmann, inspiring CEO of Golden Harvest Food Bank and a pu...
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Exploring Challenges in Men's Development and Mental Health | Mike Frazier | FTN Ep. 42
Strap yourself in for a mind-expanding journey as we host Mike Frazier, a dynamic author, speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host. He brings to the table a wealth of knowledge on mental health in the workplace, a pressing issue in the era of AI...
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DayDreaming as a JOB | Ben Carroll | FTN Ep. 41
In this episode, Mike is joined by friend Benjamin Carroll. Ben recently took the leap of faith and is pursuing a concept that could change the self publishing game. Ben currently hosts a podcast called the DayDreaming podcast which is an immer...
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Douglas Brock | DOPE Outdoor Packs | Air Force to Entrepreneurship | FTN Ep. 40
In this episode, Mike chews the fat with Douglas Brock. Doug is an Air Force Veteran and entrepreneur among several other titles. Doug shares some of his journey through the Air Force which includes becoming a TACP JTAC and making it through Ar...
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Ray Fulcher | All Gas No Brakes | FTN Ep. 39
In this episode, Mike and the Strickland boys are joined by one of country music's rising stars, Ray Fulcher. Ray is in the midst of an incredible career as a songwriter and artist with over 5 number ones, touring with country music giants, pla...
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Dr. Tom LaHue | Using the Enneagram to Face Your Dragons | FTN Ep. 38
In this episode, Mike is joined by Dr. Tom LaHue, an enneagram coach with seemingly infinite wisdom. Dr. LaHue hosts a successful YouTube channel with nearly 50k subscribers who tune in to learn about the enneagram and how they can use it as a ...
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New Directions Underway | FTN Ep. 37
In this episode, Mike tells all about the new direction of For The Nation Podcast. For far too long FTN was directionless and didn't serve a greater purpose. That's all changing. FTN is predicated on serving young men who feel stuck or lo...
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Bryan "Dub" Axelson | Kicks Wake Up Krew w/ Kicks99 | FTN Ep. 35
Welcome to the new and improved FTN format. Mike is joined by new Co-host, Noah Strickland. Noah is a name you might recognize as he is a past friend of the show and now rightly promoted to co-host. In this episode, Mike and Noah sit do...
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Aimee Stauffer | Idaho Real Estate Agent | Moving Out West? | FTN Ep. 34
In this episode, Mike sits down with his cousin, Aimee Stauffer. Aimee is a rockstar Real Estate Agent in the beautiful state of Idaho. In this podcast, Mike and Aimee discuss how Aimee got into the real estate industry and some of the lessons ...
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Reid Sanders | Wrongful Death Attorney | Hawk Law Group | FTN Ep. 33
Have you ever wondered why Injury Attorneys' jingles are so catchy? I mean how many phone numbers do you know just off the top of your head? In this episode, Mike sits down with Personal Injury Attorney Reid Sanders, with Hawk Law Group. ...
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Rooted Coffeehouse | Ali + Heather | FTN Ep. 32
In this episode, Mike sits down with Heather and Ali from Rooted Coffeehouse over what he considers the best coffee drink in the game. An Iced Vanilla Bean Cold Foam Americano. Heather and Ali are a mother - daughter duo who are crushing the co...
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The Kings Creek Takeover Part 2 | Jesse Strickland | FTN Ep. 31 Part 2
PART 1In this episode, Jesse Strickland of Kings Creek Apparel takes over the show and interviews Mike. Jesse asks about Mike's upbringing, how and why he started FTN podcast, and how family life has changed her perspectives in life. Th...
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The Kings Creek Takeover Part 1 | Jesse Strickland | FTN Ep. 31 Part 1
PART 1In this episode, Jesse Strickland of Kings Creek Apparel takes over the show and interviews Mike. Jesse asks about Mike's upbringing, how and why he started FTN podcast, and how family life has changed her perspectives in life. Th...
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Organizing Augusta | Ashleigh Parish - FTN Ep. 30
In this episode, Mike sits down with Ashleigh Parish, professional organizer and founder of Organizing Augusta. Ashleigh started "OA" several years ago and hasn't looked back since. Throughout the podcast, you can begin to understand that OA wa...
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#CaughtCreekin | Noah Strickland - FTN Ep. 29
In this episode, Mike gets to chop it up with Noah Strickland of Kings Creek Apparel. After a brief stint in college, Noah found himself back at Kings Creek as the Outside Sales Manager. At only 21 years old, Noah has fast-tracked his way to st...
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Your Mamma's Favorite Realtor! | Matt Kelly - FTN Ep. 28
In this episode, Mike sits down with Your Mamma's Favorite Realtor, Matt Kelly. Matt covers a wide range of topics such as disrupting the traditional realtor relationship, what separates a good realtor from a great realtor, and how marketing ca...
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Insurance: Old Industry, New Blood | Austin Taylor - FTN Ep. 26
In this episode, Mike sits down with Insurance Broker and Entrepreneur Austin Taylor. Austin covers a wide range of topics such as how insurance works, how the insurance industry works, what insurances are required and finally how the insurance...
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The Duty of a Mayor & Augusta's Growth | Former Mayor Bob Young - FTN Ep. 25
In this episode, Mike is joined by a former Mayor of Augusta, Bob Young to discuss the duties of a mayor, the current political landscape & the potential for Augusta's rapid growth. You can find Bob Young and his books here :&n...
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The Secret Society of Success | Reshaping Our Perspective of Success | Tim Schurrer - FTN Ep. 24
In this episode, Mike is joined by the former COO of StoryBrand, Tim Schurrer to discuss his new book "The Secret Society of Success". Tim's goal throughout the book is to help us reshape the way we view success so that we can reclaim our lives...
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How To Invest During High Inflation | MoneyMD Podcast | John Travis - FTN Ep. 23
In this episode, Mike is joined by esteemed guest, John Travis. John is a Financial Planner with a heart for teaching and cultivating financial literacy among the less fortunate. Mr. Travis has been in the game for over 30 years and also co-hos...
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