Passing The Torch with Martin Foster
Passing The Torch is a TORCH LEAP® podcast featuring long-form conversations with leaders, veterans, entrepreneurs, and culture-shapers focused on growth, identity, and transition. --- Welcome to Passing The Torch, a personal development podcast that’s about the journey, not just the destination. This show is a conversation with people who inspire me — thought leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, and others who are constantly evolving and learning about themselves. I’m not pretending to have it all figured out, and that’s what makes this podcast different. As I navigate my own personal growth and discover new tools, insights, and stories that are helping me, I’m bringing you along for the ride. I believe that when it comes to self-improvement, we don’t always need to hear from someone who has already "arrived" at their ideal self. Instead, we can find power in connecting with people who are in the trenches alongside us, figuring things out as they go. Passing The Torch is an opportunity for both of us to learn, grow, and share in real-time. Every episode, I sit down with individuals from all walks of life — from CEOs and best-selling authors to Special Forces Operators, friends, and elite athletes — and we dive deep into the lessons they’ve learned, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained. Along the way, I’ll be sharing my own experiences and insights from my personal development journey. Whether you’re someone who’s looking for guidance or simply enjoy hearing raw, honest stories of transformation, Passing The Torch offers something for everyone. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about sharing what we’ve learned and helping each other move forward. Join me on this adventure. Let's pass the torch together. --- © 2026 TORCH LEAP®, LLC. All rights reserved.
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The Military Veteran Awards event celebrates the incredible veterans, service members, storytellers, creators, and entertainment leaders changing how military stories are told.
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I conducted nine interviews on the red carpet. This video is a combination of all videos.
The episode is a vibrant celebration of the intersection between military service and entertainment, ...
Ryan Hawk is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of The Learning Leader Show, where he has interviewed more than 700 influential leaders, including CEOs, bestselling authors, elite athletes, military leaders, and entrepreneurs.
His podcast is consistently one of the world's top business shows, earning millions of downloads annually.
Ryan is the author of three leadership books, includ...
Jasmine Jones is an Airman in the United States Air Force, a High-Performance Athlete with Team USA Bobsled, Mid-American Conference Most Outstanding Track Performer, First Team College All-American, Bobsleigh Bronze Medalist in the 2026 Winter Olympics (which ended EMU’s 42-year drought without a US Olympic medal for the university’s athletes) and a single Mom.
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Air Force Olympian J...
In 2001, former NFL player and 3x Superbowl Champion, Matt Light, and his wife Susie, established The Light Foundation to help young people develop the skills, values, and mindset they need to create a meaningful and productive future.
The mission of The Light Foundation mission is to take young people out of their everyday environments and provide them with unique opportunities that ignite their passion, purpose, an...
Manny Piñeiro is a certified executive coach and professional speaker who is skilled in leadership and character development at all levels of management.
He is also on the USO Board of Governors and the President and Founder of MAKING TIME COUNT, LLC which focuses on making the most of our humanity count every second, through human involvement and meaningful change for C-Suite Executives and their employee...
Army Veteran Adam Jones shares his journey from military service to personal transformation, highlighting the importance of identity, mental health, and living with purpose. He discusses the concept of weapons of mass deception, the power of grace, and how to find fulfillment beyond achievement.
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Adam Jones discusses freedom, identity, achievement, and overcoming silent struggles.
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Vet Tix Chief Strategy Officer Steven Weintraub.
Steve's dedication to service began in 1987 when he enlisted as a Combat Engineer in the Marine Corps Reserves. Following his 1989 graduation from Arizona State University, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and served as a Logistics Officer. His active-duty career took him across the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf, including a deployment to Somalia for O...
Kate McKinnon is the former Head of Human Resources at Playfly Sports, a leading sports media and marketing company. There, she led the People function through a fast-paced, high-growth phase - helping the company earn recognition as both a Most Loved Workplace and one of the Best Employers in Sports.
Today, she leads her own consulting practicefocused on empowering organizations by prioritizing their most valu...
Lessons learned after over eight plus years of podcasting.
Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin
More Amazing Stories:
Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure
Episode 81: Kurt Warner – Perseverance, Humility, and Lighting the Way
Episode 90: Michelle 'MACE' Curran – How to Turn Fear into Fuel
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Andy Riise (Reece) is an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, and former Army football fullback with 20+ years leading Soldiers in combat, earning two Bronze Stars.
A pioneer in military mental fitness, he helped launch resilience programs and later coached MLB and NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears.
With advanced training in sport and performance psychology, he now works with leaders across business, he...
George Hayworth is the Founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching where he “forges leaders and builds legacies”.
He also leverages his expertise in leadership through over a decade of military experience, corporate experience and skills like emotional intelligence and conflict resolution developed through over a decade of therapy and healing.
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George Hayworth explores legacy, leadership, emot...
Scott Huesing is a retired Marine Infantry Major, combat leader, and bestselling author of Echo in Ramadi.
A seasoned speaker and media contributor, he shares hard-earned insights on leadership, human connection, and overcoming adversity forged through 24 years of service and global combat deployments.
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In this episode of Passing The Torch, I sit down with Scott Huesing, a former U.S. Marin...
****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.****
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude Reflects Leadership
Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force (CMSAF), Kaleth Wright, is the 18th and current CMSAF. Though Chief Wright’s judgment in football teams may be unfortunate, the loyalty he shows to ...
April is the Month of the Military Child.
According to Defense.gov, Military families move every two to three years on average, and military children change schools an average of six to nine times from the start of kindergarten to their high school graduation. This year an estimated 30 percent of military service members will move to a new installation.
Each year , April is set aside as a milita...
Benjamin Hardy is Medium.com’s number one writer, a PhD candidate at Clemson University and the author of Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success. In his book, Benjamin addresses the concept willpower is nothing more than a dangerous fad that is bound to lead to failure. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation and entrepreneurship. Benjamin has been featured on Forbes, Huffington P...
Jason J. Galui is the former Director for Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute and the Director, Center for Civic Participation, Endicott College.
Throughout a unique military career, Galui led soldiers in combat, taught economics to West Point cadets, advised senior military leaders in the Pentagon, and served in both the Obama and Trump White Houses. As Deputy Executive Secretary of ...
****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military. ****
NOTE: This episode was recorded on another podcast by same host. The new Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/passingthetorchwithmartinfoster/
Retired Air Force Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper, provides thoughts on mentorship and leadership. Mr....
Matthias Giraud is a Professional Skier and Base Jumper, 2 X World Record Holder, and the man known as Super Frenchie.
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Matthias Giraud discusses fear, passion, and mastering extreme mountain sports.
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Explore extreme sports, fear, passion, and mindset with Matthias Giraud, pro skier and BASE jumper, on Passing the Torch. Insightful, inspiring conversation.
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Heath Trepanier- Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from them
In January of 2017, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Heath Trepanier (“Trep”) was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer when a cantaloupe-sized tumor was found in his abdomen. He continues to exceed the doctors’ expectations and was recently able to travel to Hawaii for an Air Force Wounded Warrior event.
Trep has a very realistic, but o...
Mary Howe is a writer, nurse, and military veteran whose work explores identity, transition, faith, and personal growth.
Drawing from a multigenerational military family legacy, she reflects on purpose, resilience, and the quiet work of becoming.
Through her Substack, she shares thoughtful essays on wellness, optimism rooted in history, and the journey from external achievement to internal alignment.
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