Today, we meet USAF Veteran and former Special Operations Sergeant and K9 Unit Manager, Patrick Faulkner. He and Matt sit down for a candid conversation on coping with trauma and finding purpose after service. Patrick knows this journey firsthand — and now he's helping LEOs, First Reponders and Veterans do just that through his company, Faulkner Endeavor Group. He also hosts the Knock and Talk Podcast, a place where these heroes can share their funny and outrageous stories from their time on the streets and in the service.

Connect with Patrick and learn more: linkedin.com/in/charlespatrickfaulkner

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pvw-jqv__Tg

Matt and Buffy Payne, aka Chick N Dude, take back the mics to say "thank you" to all of our sponsors and volunteers who made our 4th Annual Golf Outing a success! Listen to the end for a raffle announcement and details on upcoming events.

Learn more about all things Chick N Dude: chickndudestuff.com

Get involved: OuterCircleFoundation.org

Purchase raffle tix: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outer-circle-foundation-fall-2025-raffle

Todd Kemp holds numerous titles, including Air Force Veteran, First Responder, Program Management Consultant at Kemp Endeavors Inc., and Outer Circle Advisory Board Member. But among them all, our favorites are leader and friend. On this episode of the Chick N Dude Stuff Podcast, Todd joins Matt and Buffy to talk about his military experience, how it applies to life today and the key takeaway he's learned along the way: always take care of your people, and the mission will take care of itself.

Connect with Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kemp/

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oBAPauALcw8

Don’t have what you need? Build it! That’s exactly what Avery Paintedosi-Petrovski did and now her platform is saving lives. Hear about their three patents, the development process and how LifeKnight’s seamless integration with direct 911 connection is changing the emergency response game.

Air Force Veteran and Atlanta-based FocalPoint Coach, Todd Masters, joins Matt and Buffy to talk about what success can look like after military service. For veterans and anyone considering starting a business, he highlights two essentials for making it truly count: surrounding yourself with the right mentors and partners, and having a clear understanding of your "why"—the deeper purpose that drives your work.

Connect with Todd to book your free session: toddmastersfocalpointcoaching.com

For all things Chick N Dude Stuff, visit chickndudestuff.com

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OtirqxgZrRw

Finding your voice isn't optional — it's essential. Whether you're a solopreneur trying to cut through the noise, a corporation shaping culture, or a nonprofit igniting change, your voice is your identity. On today's episode of Chick N Dude Stuff, Christy Renee, brand-building expert and magnetic storyteller, joins Matt and Buffy to share practical ways to create clarity and structure in your voice.

Connect with Christy and learn more:

{free} Brand Voice & Systems Webinar: https://webinar.christyrenee.com/webinar-registration

Super Women's Conference Kennesaw Business Association 8/22: https://www.kennesawbusiness.org/conference#!event-list

Website: www.christyrenee.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christyreneestehle/

IG: www.instagram.com/as_christy_sees_it/

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yiVa0tjeMcs

"I felt like I was losing my mind." When unusual anxiety, nightmares and fear became a constant companion for Veteran Travis Ward, he didn't understand what was happening. On today's episode of Chick N Dude Stuff, Travis opens up about his journey—self-medicating to cope with PTSD, attempting to detox on his own, and ultimately landing on solid ground through his faith and support from Outer Circle Foundation. Travis' advice to his fellow Veterans and First Responders feeling the same way he did? "Don't wait to ask for help." Do that now at OuterCircleFoundation.org.

Learn more about the Ingrained Recovery for Detox, Residential Treatment and Equine Therapy at ingrainedrecovery.com.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ahNG9F3OUVM

For every prayer and positive note - thank you. Your support means the world to us. We have a special episode of the podcast for you today. Matt and Buffy share a bit more of their journey through Matt's prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment protocol.