This Side Salad was inspired by a civilian friend who noticed the very real struggles veterans face when transitioning out of the military.

I told myself I’d stay away from military topics once I retired. But maybe I have one last thing to say to the people I left behind.

The uniform comes off, but the transition is just beginning. 🥗

#SideSalad #VeteranTransition #MilitaryTransition #NormalizeAuthenticity #Veterans

When I take a step back and look at the challenges I've endured in this life, one surpasses all of the rest. I'd say its the hardest thing...and may be the most rewarding ingredients of my life.

The Salad Bowl Podcast | Joel Hitchcock-Tilton | Growing Community from the Ground Up

What if a garden could change the way an entire city connects?

In this episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, we sit down with Joel Hitchcock-Tilton, the visionary behind Paradigm Gardens, to explore how one idea rooted in purpose has blossomed into one of New Orleans' most inspiring community spaces.

From cultivating fresh food to cultivating meaningful relationships, Joel shares how creativity, sustainability, and a willingness to think differently have transformed an empty space into a place where people gather, heal, celebrate, and grow.

This conversation isn't just about farming. It's about leadership, taking risks, building something bigger than yourself, and proving that when you invest in people, incredible things can grow.

If you've ever wondered how passion becomes purpose—or how one person's vision can impact an entire community—this episode is for you.

🥗 In this episode, we discuss:

• Building Paradigm Gardens from the ground up
• The power of community and shared experiences
• Entrepreneurship and taking unconventional paths
• Creativity, sustainability, and leaving a lasting impact
• Why growth always starts with planting a seed

Because every great community, just like every great salad, is made stronger by its unique ingredients.

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We're conditioned to believe that life is one big competition—that for someone to win, someone else has to lose. But what if that's the real illusion?

In this Side Salad, I challenge the scarcity mindset that fuels comparison, rivalry, and the constant need to pick sides. From MJ vs. LeBron to Apple vs. Microsoft, we explore why greatness isn't a limited resource—and why someone else's success doesn't take anything away from yours.

Maybe the goal isn't to beat everyone else.

Maybe the goal is simply to become the best version of yourself.

Is it really not that deep? Or...

#considerthis

Can you serve your country for 20 years...and still feel weird chanting "USA"? This Side Salad isn't about questioning patriotism—it's about questioning what patriotism means. A little World Cup, a few American flags, and a whole lot of curiosity over certainty. Let's toss it around. ⚽🇺🇸🥗

This short idea could be an amplified look on "The Golden Rule".

This episode, The Salad Bowl Podcast does something a little different.

For the first time, the conversation is led by guest host Moriah Thompson, who sits down with Felice Gaddis-Sosa for an authentic discussion about the beauty, complexity, and power of sisterhood.

What does sisterhood really mean? Is it limited to blood relatives, or is it something we build through friendship, community, and shared experiences?

Together, Moriah and Felice explore the relationships that have shaped them, the lessons they've learned from the women in their lives, and why creating spaces for women to be vulnerable, honest, and supportive of one another matters now more than ever.

This episode is also a reminder of what The Salad Bowl Podcast is all about: sometimes the most impactful conversations happen when we intentionally make room for other ingredients to shine.

You don't have to share someone's exact experience to learn from it. Sometimes, the greatest growth comes from simply listening.

In this episode:

🥗 Defining sisterhood beyond biology

🥗 The importance of community among women

🥗 Vulnerability, support, and shared experiences

🥗 Making space for stories that aren't our own

🥗 Why curiosity is more powerful than certainty

Whether you're a sister by blood, sister by choice, or someone looking to better understand the experiences of the women around you, this conversation offers something meaningful for everyone.

Because at The Salad Bowl, every ingredient belongs.