The TRA Podcast
Real conversations. Local voices. Shared ground.
Service changes people.
So does responsibility.
For many veterans and first responders, stress, burnout, and isolation don’t show up all at once. They build quietly over time. At the same time, local business owners are carrying the weight of employing, mentoring, and supporting a community that depends on them.
This podcast exists to bridge those worlds.
We believe:
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Conversation can reduce isolation
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Lived experience carries wisdom
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Community grows when people are seen, not analyzed
The TRA Podcast is not therapy and not a performance. It’s a space for perspective, connection, and community visibility.
Two Series. One Community!
Series One
Voices of Service
For veterans and first responders
This series centers on lived experience. We talk with veterans and first responders about service, transition, stress, burnout, identity, and the ways they cope, adapt, and move forward.
You do not need to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing.
You do not need a polished story or an ending.
You control:
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What you share
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What stays private
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How the conversation unfolds
This is peer-led, consent-first, and grounded in respect.
This series may be a fit if you:
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Are a veteran or first responder
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Want to talk honestly about work stress, burnout, or life after service
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Believe your experience could help someone else feel less alone
Series Two
Business & Community Spotlight
For Charlotte County business owners and leaders
This series highlights the people building opportunity locally.
We sit down with business owners to talk about:
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Their story and mission
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How they support veterans, first responders, or the local workforce
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Careers, job pathways, and community involvement
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What responsible local leadership looks like in practice
This is not charity content.
It’s visibility, partnership, and shared responsibility.
This series may be a fit if you:
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Own or lead a business in Charlotte County
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Hire locally or support community initiatives
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Want to spotlight your work and your values
