On this episode of Battle Ready, Ricky Chavez sits down with Shore Danny, founder and CEO of Community Now, for a powerful conversation about resilience, trauma-informed leadership, mental wellness, and community healing. Shore shares her personal journey through adversity and explains how self-awareness, emotional support, and strong community systems help people move from survival mode into healing and purpose.

The discussion explores leadership under pressure, workplace wellness, violence prevention, hope as a strategy for change, and practical ways individuals and organizations can build healthier, more resilient communities. From trauma recovery to coaching for cultural success, this episode delivers valuable insights for leaders, professionals, veterans, educators, and anyone seeking personal growth and emotional strength.

• (00:00:00) - Celebrating Resilience with SH Danny
• (00:01:07) - Understanding the power of resilience
• (00:04:55) - How to Build Resilience from Pain
• (00:10:32) - Avoidance and the Anxiety
• (00:11:53) - What is the first step to building resilience?
• (00:12:52) - Battle Ready: How to Handle Trauma in the Workplace
• (00:15:13) - What mistakes do leaders make when they ignore emotional and psychological realities?
• (00:22:28) - Violence Resilience and Community Inclusion
• (00:24:36) - Violence prevention and its causes
• (00:26:10) - Build a Plan: Your Real Estate Systems
• (00:26:39) - On the Need for Racial Justice
• (00:29:52) - Healthcare Programs and Trust Relationships
• (00:31:39) - Building a Safer, More Resistant Community
• (00:33:18) - Battle Ready
• (00:34:01) - Healing Purpose 6: Hope in Leadership
• (00:36:18) - What Does It Look Like to Heal From Survival Mode?
• (00:36:57) - Culture and the future
• (00:38:19) - Mental Wellbeing: The key to a sustainable future
• (00:41:27) - Self-inventory and Cultural Coaching

In this episode of Battle Ready, Ricky Chavez sits down with CPA and entrepreneur Keisha Rodino to break down the true meaning of financial leadership and discipline in business. This conversation goes beyond accounting—exploring how entrepreneurs can gain clarity, build systems, and make smarter decisions to grow and scale successfully.

From tax strategies and cash flow management to the dangers of DIY finances and relying on tools like ChatGPT without proper guidance, Keisha shares real-world insights every business owner needs. Learn why having the right financial team, asking the right questions, and staying proactive can make or break your success.

• (00:00:00) - Lead With Strength, Discipline
• (00:01:00) - How an Accountant Helped Small Businesses
• (00:03:45) - Financial Discipline and Leadership
• (00:12:08) - Battle Ready
• (00:12:44) - Ask The CPA
• (00:20:51) - How to Prepare for the IRS Tax Season
• (00:24:12) - Starting a Business
• (00:34:22) - Tax Strategy
• (00:36:30) - Starting a Business
• (00:39:53) - How to Plan for Retirement as a Business Owner
• (00:42:26) - How to Balance Ambition and Discipline needed to grow your business
• (00:45:14) - Getting Everything Together for Starting a Business
• (00:46:07) - Becoming More Battle Ready financially

In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (aired 04-23-26), host Ruki Chavez sits down with Ryan Conn to break down the truth about leadership, discipline, and performing under pressure. From real-life SWAT experiences to high-level business leadership, this conversation reveals why training alone doesn’t prepare you for real-world challenges.

Discover the difference between being trained and truly being ready, how “fail forward” thinking accelerates growth, and why situational awareness and self-discipline are critical in both life and business. Ryan shares intense frontline stories, leadership lessons, and actionable strategies to help you lead with conviction—not just credentials.

If you want to build resilience, improve leadership skills, and learn how to act when it matters most, this episode delivers raw insight and real-world wisdom.

• (00:00:00) - Battle Ready: The Secret to Leading When Things Are Hard
• (00:00:52) - Ryan on Being Ready for the Day
• (00:04:44) - Was There a Moment early in your career when you realized credentials alone
• (00:10:39) - The Importance of Leadership
• (00:13:32) - Battle Ready: Fail Forward with Fear
• (00:19:13) - How to Be More Approachable and Coachable
• (00:19:43) - Ryan Khan: On the Growth Mindset
• (00:23:24) - Why Avoidance is So Expensive in Leadership and Business Growth
• (00:25:17) - In the Elevator With Ryan Kahn
• (00:25:57) - What is Situational Awareness?
• (00:27:15) - What Would You Do If You Were a Cop?
• (00:32:37) - The Secret to Talking To Others
• (00:33:06) - Pivoting Back to Leadership
• (00:36:01) - 5 Talents
• (00:37:20) - What is the Difference Between Positional Leadership vs Personal Power
• (00:40:08) - The Art of De- delegating
• (00:43:28) - Real Estate Coach: The Best Use of Your Time
• (00:47:55) - Ryan on Becoming Real Estate Battle Ready