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Beyond the Vest: The Real Impact of Service Dog Partnerships
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March 13, 2025

Beyond the Vest: The Real Impact of Service Dog Partnerships

"Text now! I'll Respond" Beyond the Vest: The Real Impact of Service Dog Partnerships What does it take to transform a puppy into a life-changing service dog for a veteran? Susan and Brandon pull back the curtain on this remarkable journey at Assistance Dogs of the Heartland (ADH), a Nebraska-based nonprofit with a powerful mission. Inspired by her family’s military service, Susan founded the organization to give back to those who have served. Brandon, his sister Grace, and other dedicated boar...
Discovering Strength and Motivation Through Gina Rue's 50 MILE MARCH
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July 12, 2024

Discovering Strength and Motivation Through Gina Rue's 50 MILE MARCH

Gina opens up about her transformative journey over the past year, sharing her aspirations to start her own business and become a motivational speaker. Her story is a testament to the power of personal growth and the importance of pursuing one's passion. What if your next career move wasn't about a job change but about discovering your true passion? In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Gina Rue, a packaging sales professional with dreams that stretch far beyond selling empty boxes. Gina's path...
Byron Bode, Vietnam Veteran and his Connection to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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June 13, 2024

Byron Bode, Vietnam Veteran and his Connection to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Byron Bode, Vietnam Veteran, Helicopter Pilot Medals and Awards: Army Commendation Medal awarded for Valor, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, 1 Awarded for Valor (and others not listed) Byron Bode, a Vietnam veteran, shares his connection to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the helicopter he flew during the war. He discusses the unique circumstances that led to the memorial and the significance of the helicopter in his pers...
The Ripple Effect of a Simple Bench and Peter Rygg's Mission
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March 14, 2024

The Ripple Effect of a Simple Bench and Peter Rygg's Mission

As I sat with 17-year-old Peter Rygg on the newly placed bench under the shade of the old oak at our local church, I realized the true depth of his initiative, "Visit with a Veteran." This episode is a heartfelt exploration of Peter's journey to create spaces that bridge the gap between veterans and the community, inspired by his grandfathers' own service. We unpack his vision of benches as more than just resting spots—these are places where stories of bravery and sacrifice are shared, and where...
Alvin Hays A Sailor's Life in World War II (Part 2 of 2)
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March 14, 2024

Alvin Hays A Sailor's Life in World War II (Part 2 of 2)

As the golden sun dips below the horizon, we're reminded that darkness often begets the most extraordinary tales of courage and fortitude. Today's episode is no exception, as we sit with a Navy SEAL veteran who walks us through the haunting labyrinth of war, sharing his raw experiences from the jungles of New Guinea to the stealthy night missions in the Philippines. These stories are not just about the clash of armies, but a deeper look into the human spirit, the disciplined focus on the task at...
Alvin Hays A Sailor's Life in World War II (Part 1 of 2)
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March 14, 2024

Alvin Hays A Sailor's Life in World War II (Part 1 of 2)

They say the greatest lessons come from those who've lived through the unthinkable. That's why I am honored to share the microphone with Alvin Hayes, a World War II Navy veteran whose youthful enlistment at 17 opens a window to a bygone era of bravery and sacrifice. Together, we trace his father's World War I legacy and the influential tales of Pearl Harbor survivors that steered Al into the Navy's embrace. From the rustic simplicity of farm life to the stringent demands of military training, Al...
The Dough that Makes a Difference - Jodi Jefferson's Baking Impact
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Nov. 4, 2023

The Dough that Makes a Difference - Jodi Jefferson's Baking Impact

Picture yourself in an Air Force dorm room, the sweet scent of home-baked cakes wafting through the halls. A young woman is hunched over a makeshift baking station, meticulously crafting the perfect treat. This is where the journey began for my guest, Jodi Jefferson, a highly decorated Air Force veteran and the founder of Busy Bee Baking Company. From baking treats for presidents to raising thousands for charitable causes, Jodi's story is a genuine testament to the power of passion and giving. D...
The Connection Podcast w/Jay Miralles-  Guest Brandon Martin...
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Oct. 23, 2022

The Connection Podcast w/Jay Miralles- Guest Brandon Martin...

The Connection Podcast w/Jay Miralles- Guest Brandon Martin... Brandon Martin from CMG FINANCIAL, speaks on a journey of self-improvement. https://www.cmgfi.com/mysite/brandon-martin Fri, Oct 21, 2022 11:33AM • 47:33 SUMMARY KEYWORDS people, Brandon, mile, year, walking, bro, day, moving, conversations, serve, friends, care, started, book, life, documenting, circle, martin, meet, thought SPEAKERS Jay Miralles, Brandon Martin
Busy Bee Baking Company, Jodi Jefferson 21 USAF Veteran, Part 1
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Oct. 4, 2022

Busy Bee Baking Company, Jodi Jefferson 21 USAF Veteran, Part 1

Busy Bee Baking Company, Jodi Jefferson 21 USAF Veteran Listen to Jodi Jefferson as she explains her WHY. Listen to the connection. She will be participating in the 50 Mile March in 2023! https://www.facebook.com/busybeebakingcompanyt
#22 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Dr. Fit & Fabulous
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Sept. 3, 2019

#22 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Dr. Fit & Fabulous

Jaime Seeman M.D. FACOG Dr. Fit and Fabulous talks about the Ketogenic Life Style and how it relates to everyday life. She shares tips on what to look for when it comes to food and eating out. We get to sample some amazing KETO dishes at butterfishomaha.com *********************** THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM MEADOWLARK MANAGEMENT https://w...
#21 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Julie Hockney
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Sept. 3, 2019

#21 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Julie Hockney

Julie is an accomplished interior designer in the Omaha Area offering her services through her company, julie hockney design, inc. Find out how she is connected to the Blackstone District! *********************** THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM MEADOWLARK MANAGEMENT https://www.facebook.com/MeadowlarkManagement/ *********************** Her love...
#20 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Tony Thomas
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Sept. 3, 2019

#20 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Tony Thomas

Tony Thomas is a business partner with Farnam House Brewing company in the Blackstone District. Find out how he is connected to the community of Blackstone! Part of the Blackstone Broadcast Series. *********************** THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM MEADOWLARK MANAGEMENT https://www.facebook.com/MeadowlarkManagement/ ***********************...
#19 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest John Fahrer
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Sept. 3, 2019

#19 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest John Fahrer

John is the owner of a Scriptown Brewery, a business in Blackstone. Listen to how and why he connected in the Blackstone District! *********************** THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM MEADOWLARK MANAGEMENT https://www.facebook.com/MeadowlarkManagement/ *********************** http://www.scriptownbrewing.com/ Scriptown Brewing Company was fou...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #18 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Lisa Tonjes Moritz
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Aug. 26, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #18 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Lisa Tonjes Moritz

Lisa is a resident of Blackstone and a business owner. Lisa Tonjes Moritz is a Gen-Xer business owner. She talks about why she loves to live in Blackstone while her an her husband raise their family. Check out her business at https://www.facebook.com/HOPEorganizing/ THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is ...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #17 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Brianna Parriott
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Aug. 26, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #17 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Brianna Parriott

Brianna is a millennial business owner. She talks about why she loves to spend time at Blackstone. She lives in West Omaha and makes the trek quite often. Listen to Brianna Parriott’s insight to why she chooses to spend time in Blackstone. Check out her business at https://besweetomaha.com/ THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM A Hurrdat Media Produ...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #16 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Mike DiGiacomo
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Aug. 26, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #16 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Mike DiGiacomo

THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM Listen to Mike DiGiacomo’s insight to why he chose to open his ventures in Blackstone. His family heritage lends itself to strong ties in the area. Mike shares with us his version of BlackStone District. Check out www.blackstonesocial.com A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commerci...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #15 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Matt Carper
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Aug. 26, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #15 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Matt Carper

THANK YOU SPONSORS THE OMAHA GIFT COMPANY , BUSINESS4BUSINESS Make an Impact Symposium, Nov 7th, 2019 click here BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - THE GOODLIFE GROUP- COMPASS TEAM Listen to Matt Carper’s insight to why he chose to open his ventures in Blackstone. Check out www.stirnella.com A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other se...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #13
Aug. 15, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #13

Allie is the Director of Development & Marketing for Rejuvenating Women. She is also a worship leader at Grace Bible Church. https://www.facebook.com/allie.knouse Listen as we learn how she has triumphed from hard life challenges. Her inspiring story will move you. Share this with someone you love who went through addiction. A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network ...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #10 - From Employee to Business Owner Chad Ellison
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April 22, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #10 - From Employee to Business Owner Chad Ellison

Listen to Chad Ellison. He worked at a J-O-B! Listen to how he made the leap to become a business owner. Listen to Chad's Real Experience and Real Advice Make him relatable. If you are thinking of making a leap, listen in. https://www.bhgre.com/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Real-Estate-The-Good-Life-Group-6941c/Chad-Ellison-5081421a A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Netwo...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #11-  Chariots4Hope
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April 22, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #11- Chariots4Hope

Jason Hurt opens his heart. Listen to this powerful message. Jason is a Leader of Men. This is one of my most powerful interviews. www.chariots4hope.org https://www.facebook.com/chariots4hope/ Mission To remove the transportation barrier in our low-income communities. ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO info@chariots4hope.org http://www.chariots4hope.org MORE INFO About Our mission is to empower low-income families and individuals to reach and maintain self-suffiency through vehicle ownership and after C...
The Connection #13 with Jay Miralles:  Guns and Hoses Boxing Challenge
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April 22, 2019

The Connection #13 with Jay Miralles: Guns and Hoses Boxing Challenge

This was at the weigh-in for fighters event Friday, April 19th for the Guns and Hoses Boxing Challenge Event April 26th! Listen to the electric ambiance as I interview different fighters & other personnel! CLICK HERE FOR ALL INFO ON GUNS AND HOSES BOXING EVENT This Show Sponsored by The Compass Team Opener 00:20 Host Jay Miralles & Dave Robert Ring Announcer 04:39 Jon Sandoval (Fighter) 09:43 Lydia Zaragosa (Fighter) 14:18 Joel Swetala (Fighter) 16:15 Joe Mraz (Fighter) 18:16 Terrence Smith ...
Episode 9: I'm in a SLUMP, Live Coaching Session with Van Deeb!
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April 10, 2019

Episode 9: I'm in a SLUMP, Live Coaching Session with Van Deeb!

Sometimes we get into a SLUMP. We all need to get out of our head. Problem is we try, try, try to do it on our own. This was unplanned, unrehearsed and raw. Sometimes we all have a bad day. I have 4 action items to do from this PODCAST. It just might help someone too. Check out Van Deeb at www.vandeeb.com A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more abou...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #8 -  Dr. Meghan Ellwanger & Monte Vogel, RN
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March 21, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #8 - Dr. Meghan Ellwanger & Monte Vogel, RN

Dr. Megan Ellwanger has specialized training in the joints surrounding your brainstem. interference in this area can lead to many health manifestations. Patie nts of Revive Total Health have typically been everywhere else looking for answers or have very complicated neurological conditions. Pregnancy. Pediatrics. Persistent Problems. MONTE is a Nebraska State licensed Body Piercer, piercing since 1992. He owned and operated BODY MODS Inc. in Omaha for 13 years. Afterward he went on to work at Dr...
The Connection with Jay Miralles #7 - Michelle Kaiser, Amanda Fink, and Melanie Hayden
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March 20, 2019

The Connection with Jay Miralles #7 - Michelle Kaiser, Amanda Fink, and Melanie Hayden

Three different perspective on the Keto lifestyle. Michelle Kaiser, Amanda Fink, and Melanie Hayden. Part #2 in a three part series. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services t...