Millennial Manhood

Richard Casper is a United States Marine Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Artist, and Entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets, a non-profit that provides art, music, and writing programs for combat veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. He is also the co founder of two music companies, Casparr and We Should Write Sometime. Richard was named one of TIME magazines Next Generation Leaders, is the feature of TIME’s documentary Evidence of Things Unseen, and recognized by President George W. Bush and The Bush Institute for his passion and work helping combat veterans. He was one of thirty-three scholars chosen to be in Presidents Bush’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. Richard served in the USMC from 2003-2007. During the first portion of his enlistment, Casper served as Presidential guard at Camp David. Later in 2006-2007 during his tour in Iraq, Richard survived four IED blasts which left him with a left-traumatic brain injury and witness the death

Michael Bartz is an actor as well as the producer and host of the In Over My Head podcast, an interview-style show where he talks to environmental experts about how we can all effectively reduce our impact on the planet. The show revolves around Michael trying to lessen his footprint by building his own 175 square foot off-grid Tiny home. He and his partner Sara and their cats are living "Tiny" on a farm in Alberta, Canada. Over the course of the build, Michael also hosted some over 50 people from around the world through Couch-surfing. Talking late into the night with travelers helped inspire Michael to fully embrace living unconventionally. He loves great conversations with people from all walks of life and believes that conversation is the way to break through our silos, see the humanity in our neighbors, and make the world a better place. Www.inovermyheadpodcast.com Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic Tw: @TheJovPost IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & T

Brandon Taylor helps people become the best version of themselves.  He is the COO of Evolve Sisu Foundation.  An athletic performance company based in Nashville, TN that trains athletes from all backgrounds including professionals to youth.  They also offer personal training for non-athletes to help improve their daily lifestyles. Connect w/ Brandon: LI: linkedin.com/in/brandon-taylor-65b694a7 IG: @b_taylor_gang_ Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic Tw: @TheJovPost IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & Time

In the last episode of 2021 we (Jovica, James & Drew) have our annual discussion about what we learned this past year, our own head trash, and our 2022 goals. Reach out to Drew Hull:  IG: @drew.hull   Reach out to James Gilreath:  IG: @jcgilreath   Reach out to Jovica:  IG: @asap_jovi  LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Tre Killian is a man who hates small talk and loves having a pony tail.  When he’s not busy engaging in deep conversations he’s helping folks with their finances.  He joins Jovica this week to discuss the meaning of life… or at least how not be terrible at life. Connect w/ Tre: IG: @trekill53 LI: linkedin.com/in/trekillian Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & Time

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.  In this capacity, he now services as a spiritual guide and interfaith chaplain in prisons and hospitals. Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas. Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt was inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Porn to Purpose’, Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp’, as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge’.  Matt is passionate about the community’s commitment to support committed fathers and husbands in ending their toxic relation

Angus Nelson is a speaker, coach, and facilitator. He’s spoken at corporate headquarters for Walmart, Whole Foods, Coke, and BMW. He also hosts the podcast “Up In Your Business.”  Angus is a High Performance Coach For Men.  Helping men reclaim their personal power & design their fastest road to new success. Connect w/ Angus Nelson: LI: linkedin.com/in/angusnelson Web: angusnelson.com  (Personal Website) FB: facebook.com/angusnelson  (Facebook) TW: @angusnelson Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & Time

Daniel Allison, aka the Average Dude, joins Jovica for a discussion about life, growth, and overcoming challenges this week.  Daniel lives in South Carolina and when he’s not doing his day job of selling heating, air, and plumbing services he’s interviewing folks for his podcast “Conversations with The Average Dude.” Connect w/ The Average Dude: LI: linkedin.com/in/daniel-allison-a7103828 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-daniel-allison Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic IG: @asap_jovi Music Credit: Title: Clean Break Artist: Density & Time

About Grand Welcome - Nashville & Steven Brown: Grand Welcome Nashville is owned and operated by Steven Brown - a Tennessee native and U.S. Army Veteran. Steven is passionate about the community of Nashville and transforming the tourism industry through short-term vacation rentals. He believes Nashville should feel like home to anyone who visits the musical city. Steven is a proud member of the Black Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Small Business Association, Nashville Short Term Rental Association, and the Army Aviation Association of America. Nashville, nicknamed ‘Music City U.S.A.’, land of country music, twangy honky-tonks, and infamous culture. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy the classic architecture that edge the banks of the Cumberland River. Aside from the eclectic history, Nashville is famous for some seriously fun bar scenes and some awesome food joints Contact Information: 615-210-6337 About Grand Welcome and Gabriella Riska Gabriella Riska lives in Austin, TX. and received a

Anthony Eaton is a certified Human Resources professional, writer and author of Leadership Conversations. In 2013 Anthony started a motivational blog posting an inspirational quote of the day. Soon after, he launched a website where he posted leadership focused interviews quickly . Over time, this evolved to include articles and other interviews focused on women in leadership and those who have served in or support the military. Today, Anthony has moved from leadership to a wide range of interviews about people from diverse backgrounds doing interesting and meaningful things along with articles and other content. “My goal is to give people something positive, uplifting, and inspirational while also being informative and even entertaining.” https://interviewsandmore.com/ Connect w/ Anthony: LI: linkedin.com/in/anyonecanlead TW: @LeadershipandMo Connect w/ Jovica: LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic IG: @asap_jovi

Patrick Huey is an armchair historian and Investment Advisor. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, concentrating in English literature and Military History before spending nine years as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer. There he spent extended time at sea, which gave him plenty of time to read, write and contemplate his next profession. Since he managed to accumulate almost nothing in savings or investments while in the Navy, he recognized the need to be better educated about financial concepts. When it turned out he enjoyed planning and investing, you could say his second career chose him.  Now the owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, and earned an MBA from Arizona State University. Patrick thinks that, to borrow a quote from Winston Churchill, history will be kind to him. Because he intends to write it. Check out his blog, book website and company website: https://www.historylessonsf

Jeff Johnston was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is the President and co-owner of Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. a wealth management firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After the death of his oldest son, Seth, in 2016, he became an advocate for substance abuse and addiction. Shortly after, he joined the board of the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) in Iowa. He frequently speaks to groups, schools, and organizations to spread awareness about substance abuse. In 2020, he founded Choices Network, Ltd. a non-profit designed to continue our fundraising and awareness efforts. https://www.livingundeterred.com Connect w/ Jeff: LI: linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-a-johnston Connect w/ Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic Web: manhoodpod.com

Jay Millar believes in the power and goodness of men. Every day, men feel compelled to prove they are capable in work, education, school, sports, and life.  But how do they become capable?  Very few men intentionally invest in themselves to become the best husband, father, and provider we can be.  That is why Jay started "My Virtual Dad" to help men who want to find their way in this world and are looking for a little help. Connect w/ Jay Millar Web: https://www.myvirtualdad.net/ LI: linkedin.com/in/jaymillar/ YT: youtube.com/channel/UC8O5PkzWd6nfiryw3DTrtBg/videos Connect w/ Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic Web: manhoodpod.com

Cole Rodgers is a minister of impact.  He’s a husband, father, professional, and founder of School of Man (SoM). SoM was created to reclaim a lost sense of manhood and brotherhood so many men now live without.  Cole’s mission is to help men quickly realize their full potential and change their life and thinking through a brotherhood of extreme accountability. Connect w/ Cole: Web: https://schoolofman.live/ LI: linkedin.com/in/cole-rodgers-880a7b1a3 FB: @theschoolofman IG: @theschoolofman Connect w/ Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/jdjurdjevic

A Serbian American from Croatia, Aleksandar (Aleks) Djuricic immigrated with his parents to the Chicagoland area as a child, where he was raised with his brother, Djordje. Before law school, Aleks earned a B.A. in political science with a minor in professional writing from DePaul University and a post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies from Roosevelt University. In 2017, Aleks and his spouse, Aleksandra, moved from Chicago to Indianapolis to pursue their professional degrees. In 2020, Aleks earned his Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law with a Graduate Certificate in Health Law, where he represented the full-time J.D. division as commencement speaker. At IU McKinney, Aleks was the recipient of three scholarships, including the Lefstein Legacy Scholarship, IU McKinney Scholarship, and Dreamers Scholarship. Understanding the importance of legal scholarship, participating in student organizations, and community outreach, Aleks served as an Associate Editor an

Paige Carter considers herself to be a Florida-Tennessee hybrid native. Having spent the same amount of years living in both states, Paige would tell you her personality is sunny like the Sunshine State but ‘bleeds orange,’ like many who are alumni of the University of Tennessee. Following a 7-year journey to break into the Human Resources world, Paige has worked in various Human Resources functions on her way to running a Human Resources department for a community bank in middle Tennessee. Before working in the finance industry, Paige worked in the insurance industry focusing primarily on group health insurance and customer service in that field. Paige’s specific interest in health insurance can be derived from having had multiple open heart surgeries in her less than 3 decades of life. Born with congenital critical pulmonary stenosis, Paige survived not having a properly working pulmonary valve when she was born because of timing and luck. Since that time, Paige has devoted much of her time researching an

O’Brian Woods has run a hedge fund and family office for over a decade. He previously held the series 65 for registered investment advisors and the series 3 for commodity pool operators. His passion for trading options and desire to help others learn inspired The Dorian Way. The Dorian Way is a trading philosophy that was adopted from the Volatility Hedge Fund called The Dorian Fund. The philosophy is centered around trading to make monthly income that can act as a supplement or primary source of income and/or to enhance retirement investing. https://www.dorianway.com/ Connect with O'Brian: LI: www.linkedin.com/in/o-brian-d-woods-aa219220 Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Steven Brown is a veteran, entrepreneur, and all around awesome guy.  He and Jovica sit down to discuss the shock of moving from inner city Memphis to one of the top public schools in the country, and how he overcame his own limiting beliefs about his own potential. In his professional life he is the Managing Director at Grand Welcome, a Nashville based Property Management Company. Connect w/ Steven: LI: linkedin.com/in/steven00brown IG: @stevenbrown_01 IG: @grandwelcomenash Web: www.grandwelcome.com Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

Victor Briere, Ayurvedic Doctor, is the co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda. Victor is a gifted pulse reader specializing in ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. His in-depth, individualized approach to health offers clients and students a detailed and encompassing perspective on the underlying causes of imbalance. Victor’s approach to wellness emphasizes the role and importance of lifestyle and dietary balance. He offers the support often needed to successfully address the root cause of illness and restore the body to balance. Website - www.iiayurveda.com Connect w/ Victor: e-mail: victor@iiayurveda.com phone: 707.225.8844 Book Purchase Link: http://www.iiayurveda.com/books Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic

In this episode of the book club Jovica and James discuss the book "Irresistible" by Adam Alter which the rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked. Buy the book here -> https://amzn.to/2OjotD7 YouTube Link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIHsInUhlf4 Reach out to James Gilreath: IG: @jcgilreath Reach out to Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic