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In this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie and Gabe talk with Matt Stevens, Navy SEAL veteran and CEO of The Honor Foundation. Matt shares his journey from the Naval Academy to the SEALs, then into tech, and now leading a mission-driven organization helping Special Operations Forces transition to civilian life. Hear how his commitment to excellence has shaped every phase of his career and how The Honor Foundation is expanding its impact through the new Vector Accelerator program.

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In this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie and Gabe talk with Dave Albin, former Firewalk Captain for Tony Robbins. Dave shares how facing his fear of fire at a Tony Robbins event transformed his life—from struggling with addiction to leading thousands through firewalks. Now, through his nonprofit Operation Do No Harm, he helps veterans and first responders heal from trauma and build better lives. A powerful story of fear, transformation, and purpose.

In this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie and Gabe sit down with longtime friend Joe Lara, an elite Marine from MARSOC and a transformational coach for high-performing leaders. Joe shares powerful life lessons from his time embedded with Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Army Rangers, and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, transition, and business coaching.Now part of The Honor Foundation, Joe helps active military members transition into civilian life with purpose and impact. Whether you're leading a company or navigating your next chapter, Joe’s insights will remind you what really matters.

In this inspiring episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie and Gabe sit down with the legendary Robert Owens. More than just an esteemed author, Robert is a true force of nature. He has completed seven marathons on seven continents at the age of 66, becoming the first person in the world to do so.He is also a trainer of Navy SEALs and professional athletes. Robert lives by one principle: challenge yourself beyond the limits. He shares hard-earned wisdom from decades of physical, mental, and spiritual endurance, and even manages to make us laugh along the way.

On this episode of Discover the Difference, Jamie, Gabe, and Blake sit down with two highly decorated CIA veterans, Ralph Goff and Mark Davidson.Ralph, a 25-year CIA veteran and six-time Chief of Station, shares insights from his extensive experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including high-stakes operations in war zones. Mark, a 21-year CIA veteran and former senior operations officer, discusses his transition to the private sector, where he now leads growth and strategy at Concentric, a firm dedicated to global security solutions.Don’t miss this fascinating deep dive tune in and discover the difference with Ralph and Mark!

Hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle take a look back at the Season 4 highlights of Discover the Difference with special guest Wayne Partello from CUENTO.Get ready for our first guest of Season 5 on April 4!

In our special season finale of Discover the Difference, SDSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, John David Wicker, sits down with hosts Jamie, Gabe, and Matt to explore key topics shaping the future of SDSU athletics. They discuss the transformative impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), SDSU's historic move to the Pac-12 and the monumental achievement of building Snapdragon Stadium. JD Wicker shares his vision of fostering a culture of community engagement and collaboration among faculty, coaches, and student-athletes, creating a successful environment at SDSU. Don’t miss our conversation with one of San Diego’s most influential leaders.

In our 9th episode of this season's Discover the Difference, Chris Mefford shares his journey from teaching to discovering his passion for marketing. He dives into leadership, emphasizing the power of recognition, empathy, and empowering teams. From insights on workplace psychology to lessons from Navy SEALs, Chris sheds light on creating a culture of excellence without micromanaging. Don’t miss out on his wisdom and stories, including how he co-authored his book "Anti-Leadership" and navigates calm and chaos in leadership. Check out our latest episode with hosts Jamie and Gabe.

Hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle, along with guest host Lindsay Bonfiglio, C3’s EVP of Human Resources & Operations, are excited to welcome Heather Whelpley to Discover the Difference. Heather is a coach, speaker and award-winning author specializing in imposter syndrome and silencing the inner critic. After hearing her powerful talk at the Assurex Global Conference, we knew we had to share her journey and insights with you. Don’t miss episode 8—tune in now!