When duty calls, some answer with their whole hearts… 🇺🇸
And when service ends, they transform that dedication into something extraordinary. ✨
Building bridges from military precision to civilian purpose…
Creating solutions where experience meets innovation…
Transforming personal trials into powerful advocacy.
This is where Voices With Vigor (VWV) comes alive…
A monthly sanctuary for authentic dialogue and meaningful connection.
VWV brings together remarkable individuals from all walks of life…
Each carrying unique wisdom forged through challenge, service, and resilience.
Together, we explore the threads that bind us:
Courage in transition, purpose beyond profession, and the quiet strength that emerges from life’s most defining moments. 🌱
This November, I’m thrilled to introduce three Visionary Veterans who illuminate new possibilities.
In a world where military experience often goes untapped in civilian life…
These three voices create innovation, healing, and transformative change. 💫
Here’s what’s coming up this Veterans Day week:
☕ Tuesday, November 11 (1-2 pm PT), Afternoon Coffee with Shannon Polson
Shannon’s journey from Apache helicopter pilot to leadership visionary shows how military grit translates into corporate transformation.
We’ll explore lessons from the cockpit, her award-winning book “The Grit Factor,” and how The Grit Institute is reshaping leadership development for Fortune 500 companies.
🍵 Wednesday, November 12 (5-6 pm PT), Evening Tea with Wendy Schofer
Wendy’s transition from Navy pediatrician to trauma-informed family health pioneer demonstrates how military precision can revolutionize healthcare approaches.
We’ll discuss her mission to help families build healthier relationships with food and body image through Family in Focus®, moving beyond traditional medical models to embrace connection and emotional health.
☕ Thursday, November 13 (9-10 am PT), Morning Coffee with Sara Whittingham
Sara’s journey from Air Force Academy graduate and flight surgeon to Parkinson’s advocate reveals how personal challenge becomes powerful policy change.
We’ll explore her advocacy work for veteran toxic exposure benefits, her upcoming book “Oh Crap! It’s Parkinson’s,” and how she’s helping thousands of veterans navigate the VA system.
Each conversation offers depth, authenticity, and unexpected moments…
Stories that reveal how military service shapes everything that follows.
You’ll hear from leaders who’ve mastered high-pressure situations, with opportunities to engage through the chat.
➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Register HERE for these live, free, virtual events—and explore the individual landing pages for more details.
I hope you’ll join these thoughtful exchanges.
Let’s celebrate voices that continue to lead… 🌟
And see how service creates ripples far beyond the uniform.
P.S. I’ve learned that the most powerful insights come from unguarded moments between people who’ve walked difficult paths. These three conversations promise exactly that kind of authenticity. Register HERE even if you can’t attend live – you’ll receive access to the recordings. Don’t miss it. 💫
| “Living in tumultuous times, I try to be careful about my media consumption. I find it increasingly important to focus on thoughtful, informative conversations that are worth putting on my calendar… The initial Voices With Vigor surprised me by the depth and range of experience discussed, and the profound links between being able to make sense of life, and finding pathways to health. The importance of connecting with others was underscored in a quiet, gentle fashion that was a good reminder to take time out of my life for ‘slices of wisdom.'” – Maura G. (Mount Vernon, Washington) |
