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March 14, 2024

Alvin Hays A Sailor's Life in World War II (Part 2 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, Alvin's journey is a vibrant homage to the spirit and values of a generation that indelibly shaped our world. With a good-natured rivalry sparking between servicemen, the intensity of Navy SEAL training is brought to life in our heartfelt conversation. Alvin reminisces about the trials of boat handling and the grueling rigors of training, punctuated with humor that only those who've shared such experiences can truly appreciate. The story takes an intriguing twist as Alvin reveals the secretive t…
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, Alvin's journey is a vibrant homage to the spirit and values of a generation that indelibly shaped our world. With a good-natured rivalry sparking between servicemen, the intensity of Navy SEAL training is brought to life in our heartfelt conversation. Alvin reminisces about the trials of boat handling and the grueling rigors of training, punctuated with humor that only those who've shared such experiences can truly appreciate. The story takes an intriguing twist as Alvin reveals the secretive t…
Nov. 4, 2023

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

THE CONNECTION WITH JAY MIRALLES The Dough that Makes a Difference - Jodi Jefferson's Baking Impact NOV 03, 2023 EPISODE 26 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. Deliciously melding her love for baking with philanthropy, Jodi has baked her way into countless hearts while raising funds for Wounded Warriors and other charities. Her Thanksgiving bake sale tradition, born on Air Force One, symbolizes the spirit of giving that she embodies. Jodi isn't just crafting delectable treats, she's building a community that supports small busin…
Nov. 28, 2022

EPISODE 4 MIKE HACKENBERG

HONORING OUR VETERANS This special series focuses on Veterans from WWII to the present. Our mission is to honor their stories and preserve them for generations to come. Our distinguished guest: Mike Hackenberg, Omaha NE, Served from 2005-2011 in the Army, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Recorded at VFW POST 2503 http://vfwpost2503.org/ Hosted by Jay Miralles, Veteran USAF https://www.letsgo321.com/ Produced by Matt Bills https://www.aspectsandangles.com/ A Project Aligned with THE 50 MILE MARCH FOUNDATION. http://www.50milemarch.org Special Thank you to Kathy Raabe for your collaboration.
Nov. 28, 2022

EPISODE 3 BILL HACKENBERG

HONORING OUR VETERANS This special series focuses on Veterans from WWII to the present. Our mission is to honor their stories and preserve them for generations to come. Our distinguished guest: Bill Hackenberg, Omaha NE, Served 2002-2005, Senior Airman. Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry. Deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. Recorded at VFW POST 2503 http://vfwpost2503.org/ Hosted by Jay Miralles, Veteran USAF https://www.letsgo321.com/ Produced by Matt Bills https://www.aspectsandangles.com/ A Project Aligned with THE 50 MILE MARCH FOUNDATION. http://www.50milemarch.org Special Thank you to Kathy Raabe for your collaboration.
Oct. 9, 2022

The Connection with guest Jodi Jefferson, Busy Bee Baking Company

An interview with Jodi Jefferson with Busy Bee Baking Company. 21 Year USAF Veteran.
May 29, 2022

HONORING OUR VETERANS (Series 1: Episode 2) Tim Ross, SGT, USMC, Purple Heart Recipient

HONORING OUR VETERANS This special series focuses on Veterans from WWII to the present. Our mission is to honor their stories and preserve them for generations to come. Our distinguished guest: Tim Ross 1963-1969, SGT USMC, Vietnam Veteran Primary Marksman Instructor, Purple Heart Recipient, A resident of Omaha NE. Recorded at VFW POST 2503 http://vfwpost2503.org/ Hosted by Jay Miralles, Veteran USAF https://www.letsgo321.com/ Produced by Matt Bills https://www.aspectsandangles.com/ A Project Aligned with THE 50 MILE MARCH FOUNDATION. http://www.50milemarch.org
April 8, 2022

HONORING OUR VETERANS (Series 1: Episode 1) Tom Penke, USAF Vietnam Veteran

HONORING OUR VETERANS This special series focuses on Veterans from WWII to the present. Our mission is to honor their stories and preserve them for generations to come. Our distinguished guest: Tom Penke 1965-1969, SSGT USAF, Vietnam 1966-1968. A resident of Omaha NE. Recorded at VFW POST 2503 http://vfwpost2503.org/ Hosted by Jay Miralles, Veteran USAF https://www.letsgo321.com/ Produced by Matt Bills https://www.aspectsandangles.com/ A Project Aligned with THE 50 MILE MARCH FOUNDATION. http://www.50milemarch.org
Feb. 27, 2022

APPLY TO WALK AUG 20 21

Last year's event POST REACTION. There are just a few of the walkers from last year! APPLY for Selection and Qualification for this year in AUG! https://www.50milemarch.org/applytowalk
Feb. 21, 2022

50 Mile March Meeting

Here is a recording of the meeting if you want to be a 50 Mile March walker. Our event is in Aug. ****See the links below**** 🎥Meeting Recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../6g-ug0ntNdMUN6V3tI... 📝Apply to walk: https://www.50milemarch.org/applytowalk
Sept. 2, 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://www.facebook.com/MeadowlarkManagement/ *********************** Those that don’t have time for wellness will eventually have to make time for illness. Dr. Jaime Seeman, a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a background in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Science. I am also a current Fellow in Integrative Medicine. I am a wife and a mom to three little girls. I have a passion for low carb nutrition and ketogenic therapy. As a former college athlete I got away…
Sept. 2, 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 of floral design has grown over the years but her real passion for flowers happened after she planned her own wedding! As time went on, she often found herself offering floral design services to her clients as a finishing touch of a newly designed space, or for their own weddings and special events. She dreamed of starting a floral studio to help her clients celebrate these important moments in their lives. She is excited to announce ‘A Floral Design Studio’ to the…
Sept. 2, 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/ *********************** Starting out as home brewers, Tony and Phil spent years perfecting their craft, Tony both at home and in commercial breweries and Phil in his “barage”, founding the South Omaha Brewers Homebrew club. Along with their lovely wives, they began a journey to explore brewing and beer styles all over the world. After traveling to Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic and to over half of the local states, doing research and meeting some of the best people on earth, they de…
Sept. 2, 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 founded in 2012 by John & Debbie Fahrer and Scott Stephens. John and Scott met in 2011 when Scott returned to Omaha after living in Portland OR where he worked in advertising. Over his 7 year stint in Portland, his love and appreciation for handcrafted beer stoked his interest in the process; so, when he moved back to his hometown of Omaha NE, he was introduced to John by a mutual friend and the journey began. John has been a homebrewer in his hometown of Omaha…
Aug. 25, 2019

File Progress The Connection with Jay Miralles #18 Blackstone Broadcast Series- Guest Lisa...

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
Aug. 25, 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
Aug. 25, 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
Aug. 25, 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
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.
April 21, 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
April 21, 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 CARe services. General Information Working in collaboration with many area nonprofits and local churches, Chariots4Hope is a referral based program that began providing automobiles to needy families in 2015. Over the past 18 months, we have provided 28 low income single parents and families with reliable transportation. Chariots4Hope helps many low income single parents, families and individuals who have had their lives derailed thr…
April 21, 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 (Fighter) 21:03 Nellie Buchta (Fighter) 26:12 Ryan Smith(Fighter) 24:31 Marcus Benjamin (Fighter) 27:30 Tanner Reiss (Fighter) 29:12 Carlos Ruffini(Fighter) 32:11 Justin Barnes (Fighter) 34:41 Jim Hansen (Chairman of the Board) 38:34 Mikala Harden Say Hey There LLC Creative Director
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
April 7, 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. Patients 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 Jack’s for an additional 10+ years. During his years, he was instrumental in assisting in the legislative process for the development of current Body Art laws. Following that he was asked to sit a position on the State Board of Cosmetology as a state representative for the field of Body Art. Concurrently he also became a State Health Inspector and inspected Body Art facilities throughout the state. During this time, MONTE was also an instructor for PPIS (propiercing.com, …