Warrior Spotlight
Real Stories. Raw Emotions. Warrior Spotlight is a platform that gives Veterans and military-connected individuals a voice, sharing real-life experiences to raise awareness about the challenges they face—both in service and beyond. But this isn’t only a show for Veterans. With a deep focus on mental health, community, and personal growth, these conversations offer insight and inspiration for anyone and everyone. No matter who you are, you'll find stories of strength, perseverance, and hope—because understanding and support can come from anywhere. You are not alone.
Episodes
This week on Warrior Spotlight, Jamie is joined by Ann Rudisill, USAF Veteran and founder of Downriver for Veterans, and Anna Schankowski, founder of Healings Hearts Therapeutic Farm. Tune in to join their conversation about starting and running non-profits and the rewards & challenges of serving our nation's heroes.
On this episode of Warrior Spotlight, Jamie is joined by Mary Beth Wright, Licensed Social Worker and EMDR Trauma Specialist, and Brittany Taylor, Pain Relief and Wellness Coach and owner of Breakthrough Wellness. Check out their conversation as they discuss the way that trauma is stored in the body and how unprocessed experiences and emotions can impact both mental and physical health.
Jamie is joined by Marine Veteran Paul Marshall, graduate of the Little Blessings equine therapy program, and Erica Halada, Community Relations Advisor from PBF Energy/Toledo Refining Company. PBF partnered with Little Blessings in a BIG way this year as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Denny Schaffer Disco Party.
Check out their conversation as they explore the history and output of the 135 year old refinery in Toledo & share...
Jamie sat down with Carolyn Nagy, Army Veteran, local legend, and Women Veterans Initiative superwoman and Nikki Domanus, passionate and deeply valued community partner from the Miter Foundation to discuss the challenges and rewards of running a non-profit and the unique barriers that women must face and overcome during military service.
Jamie is joined by Army Veteran Shawn Clark and her civilian spouse, Mike for a conversation about difficult separation from service decisions, humanizing unhoused people, and more. They are joined by community partners Dave and Charlie from Ray's Septic Tank Cleaning.
This episode of Warrior Spotlight features Joe, Army Veteran and December 2024 graduate of the Little Blessings 50-Week Equine Assisted Therapy Program, and his wife Tiffany. They are joined by Cheryl Hinkle, LB Board of Directors and representative from JDRM Engineering, the local business that sponsored Joe's year-long journey to personal growth and healing at Little Blessings.
In this emotional episode, Joe shares what led h...
This week's episode of Warrior Spotlight features Army National Guard Veteran and founder of Toledo Warriors Hockey, Jason Knotts. Jamie and Jason are also joined by community partner Nick Amlin of Amlin Auctions.Check out their conversation about the intense emotions of the military medical discharge process, the struggle to find camaraderie and belonging again after service, and how a brand new organization in Toledo is bring...
Join Jamie in a candid conversation with Army and Air Force Veteran Robin Giles and 3 representatives from the Blissfield Legion Auxiliary about Military Sexual Trauma, the impact of equine therapy, and more.
Sit down with Jamie for an emotional conversation with Community Impact Director of Crossroads Community Church and Veteran mother Jen Huyghe and Little Blessings Education Specialist and mother to 2 military kids, Kara Shumaker. In this episode, the three chat about what it is like to be a parent to a Veteran and a parent to military kids and their perspectives of what Little Blessings is doing for the local community.
Join Jamie as she sits down with Navy Veteran & current Army National Guardsman Kyle Willaert and local radio personality Denny Schaffer to talk about disco parties for a cause, a dream made reality, and what it really means to be mission first.
In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jason Graven and Belinda Brooks. Belinda is a civilian supporter who came to share how a local cemetery is giving back to Veterans and their families, even in death.
Jason is an Army Veteran and the founder & executive director of Task Force 20, a non-profit that's helping Veterans access essential personal fitness services and advocating for the impact of physical fitness on mental...
Jamie, Air Force Veteran and executive director of Little Blessings Veteran & Community Outreach, sits down with Navy Veteran & Veteran Spouse, Jenny Wertz. Check out their conversation about the unique challenges of being a woman in the military, finding camaraderie & family again after service, and how equine therapy changed Jenny's life.
Jamie Paxton, USAF Veteran and executive director of Little Blessings Veteran Outreach, sits down with Army Veteran, fitness coach, and 2022 graduate of the Little Blessings 50-week equine assisted therapy program, Sean Curtis. Catch their conversation about finding your tribe again after separation from service, the importance of peer support for Veterans, and so much more.
Jamie sits down with Army Veteran Kendall Trabbic to chat about the healing power of horses, life after military service, and more!
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