In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran who has carved a unique path from military service to the world of acting, theater, and emotional literacy. Jim shares his powerful journey—from his early fascination with the Marine Corps and tough experiences in service, to the surprising way theater and voice lessons helped shape his post-military life. Discover the tools and techniques Jim now teaches for mastering mental and emotional resilience, including the transformative Stanislavski system. Whether you’re a fellow veteran, an actor, or someone seeking personal growth, you’ll gain insights on turning adversity into purpose—and learn about the importance of emotional tools for both healing and thriving. Jim also reveals where to find his book All Your Best Selves and how to connect with his Mental and Emotional Literacy program.

Tune in for a candid, motivating discussion about resilience, self-discovery, and the practical ways we can all level up our emotional literacy and life skills.

Find Jim’s website and contact info at:
www.tbcenterprises.com
Social Media: @soycandie

Book: All Your Best Selves (Available on Amazon)

Listen and subscribe for more inspiring stories and resources on how veterans and civilians alike can find purpose after service.

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In this episode of "Helping The Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Justin Martinez. Justin shares his journey from serving in the 10th Mountain Division and earning his Ranger tab to building a real estate business focused on Airbnbs, fix-and-flips, and creative investing strategies. He opens up about the challenges he faced in the military, the importance of using VA benefits, and how he leveraged his service to get both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.

Justin also discusses the mindsets and practical steps that led him to success in real estate, including how he innovated by building mini golf courses in Airbnbs to stand out in competitive markets. The conversation explores sustainable habits, the value of fitness, and his passion for coaching others toward purposeful lives. Now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Justin continues to inspire through life and fitness coaching and his recently self-published book.

Whether you’re a veteran figuring out your next steps, interested in real estate investing, or just looking for some motivation, this episode is packed with candid insights and actionable advice.

Find Justin at:
compoundercoach.com or @thecompoundercoach on Instagram

Tune in for real talk on service, transition, entrepreneurship, and creating a life you love!

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In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Susannah Stokes, a former Marine Corps officer and founder of Metamorphosis Ventures. Susannah shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a military family, attending the Naval Academy, and serving in Afghanistan, to finding renewed purpose in supporting fellow veterans and championing alternative approaches to healing PTSD—including plant medicine and psychedelics.

Listen as Susannah candidly discusses the challenges of military service, what it's really like to deploy, and her personal reckoning with the realities of war. She dives into her transformative experiences at Facebook, her passion for veteran advocacy, and the unconventional paths she’s explored for mental wellness and post-traumatic growth. Ed and Susannah also highlight the importance of community, breaking the stigma around mental health, and why veterans should trust their intuition on their journey to healing.

If you're looking for honest, thought-provoking conversations about military service, transition, and true healing, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Susannah and Metamorphosis Ventures, and how you can get involved with Operation Firewalk and other veteran-focused initiatives. Tune in now!

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