Episodes
May 11, 2021
Voices Against Trafficking w/ Andi Buerger & Blanquita Cullum
Andi Buerger, founder and chair of Voices Against Trafficking, and the Hon. Blanquita Cullum, co-founder of Voices Against Trafficking and host of The Hard Question on WCGO AM/FM, join program host Chris Meek in this installm...
May 4, 2021
A More Socially Just World w/ Daniel Fairley and John Thompson
Daniel Fairley, a Youth Opportunity Coordinator focused on Black Male Achievement for the City of Charlottesville, and John Thompson, a Family Services Specialist for the Charlottesville Department of Human Services, join Chr...
April 27, 2021
How to Be Unstoppable w/ Navy SEAL Alden Mills
Alden Mills, three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, founder/CEO of one of the nation’s former fastest-growing companies and leadership speaker, joins Chris Meek in this installment of Next Steps Forward. Believing that every...
April 20, 2021
Standing Up to Life’s Powerful Forces w/ CT AG William Tong
William Tong, Connecticut’s 25th Attorney General and first Asian American elected statewide, speaks with Chris Meek about protecting families, residents and consumers while standing up to the powerful forces that threaten th...
April 6, 2021
Aiming High w/ Former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James
Deborah Lee James, former Secretary of the United States Air Force and the second woman to lead a U.S. military service, speaks with host Chris Meek about her experiences managing 660,000 people and a $139 billion dollar budg...
March 30, 2021
Tackling the Big Issues with Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan, former NFL offensive tackle, looks back at the progression of his football career spanning 14 seasons playing with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Diego Chargers. Now servi...
March 23, 2021
Reimagining Therapy Through Sport W/ Rebekah Roulier
Rebekah Roulier, nonprofit executive leader and licensed mental health clinician focused on driving innovation in the mental health and youth sport communities, speaks with host Chris Meek about the relationship between sport...
March 16, 2021
Joining the Fight & Becoming a Warrior w/ Dr. Cliff Robertson
Dr. Cliff Robertson, executive director of The Warrior’s Refuge in West Columbia, Texas, speaks with host Chris Meek about how his organization is committed to ending homelessness by providing shelter, counseling, resources a...
March 9, 2021
Leading From Within w/ Navy SEAL Veteran Dan Luna
Dan Luna, 20-year Navy SEAL veteran, speaks with program host Chris Meek about empowering the next generation of leaders by way of academics, consulting and coaching through his leadership coaching company 3LX. Luna’s backgro...
March 2, 2021
We Don’t Think Big Enough W/ Rachel Faulkner Brown
Rachel Faulkner Brown, founder and director of Be Still Ministries and Never Alone Widows Retreats, speaks with host Chris Meek about how experiencing the loss of two husbands lead her to create a community that empowers mili...
Feb. 23, 2021
Choosing Victory: A Journey to Faith W/ Cynthia Garrett
Cynthia Garrett, nationally recognized television host and personality, speaks with Chris Meek about her storied career in the entertainment industry and ultimate journey to finding faith. Garrett will speak about breaking in...
Feb. 16, 2021
Ask Dr. Pat: What to do Today to Have a Better Tomorrow
In this installment of Next Steps Forward show host Chris Meek speaks with Dr. Pat Boulogne, lifestyle medicine expert and coach, about how she has helped thousands of individuals implement simple and effective steps in their...
Feb. 9, 2021
The Future of Education w/ Chancellor Kent Syverud
Kent Syverud, Chancellor and President of Syracuse University, speaks with program host Chris Meek about navigating the pandemic and its impact on the future of higher education. Breaking down the positives and negatives of v...
Feb. 2, 2021
How to Support Those Who Protect Us with Dr. Shauna Springer
Chris Meek speaks with Shauna “Doc” Springer, one of the world’s leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition and suicide prevention, in this installment of Next Steps Forward. A trusted doctor to our nation’s...
Jan. 26, 2021
A Fragile Thread of Hope With Andi Buerger
Andi Buerger, founder and chair of the organization Voices Against Trafficking, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about facilitating and energizing nonprofits, individuals, businesses and social groups to be a ...
Jan. 19, 2021
The Presumption of Grace with Mark Halperin
On this edition of Next Steps Forward show host Chris Meek speaks with Mark Halperin, nationally recognized political analyst, reporter and current host of Mark Halperin’s Focus Group on Newsmax TV. Halperin will speak about ...
Jan. 12, 2021
Addressing the Behavioral Health Tsunami with Clara Reynolds
Show host Chris Meek speaks with Clara Reynolds, president and CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, about the services that the organization provides to individuals and families who suffer distress from serious life crises,...
Jan. 5, 2021
Greg Gadson: A Portrait of Courage
COL Greg Gadson, a 26-year retired Army veteran, speaks with Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek about the loss of both his legs above the knees and the normal use of his right arm and hand after experiencing an Improvised Exp...
Dec. 22, 2020
Living A Limitless Life with Natalie St Pierre
Natalie St Pierre, successful entrepreneur and disability advocate, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about living her best life with cerebral palsy. St Pierre avidly participates in a number of adaptive sports...
Dec. 15, 2020
Veterans United with Albert Hernandez
Albert Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, speaks with “Next Steps Forward'' host Chris Meek about overcoming both the visible and invisible wounds he sustained during his two deployments to Iraq....
Dec. 8, 2020
60 Minutes With Armen Keteyian
Armen Keteyian,11-time Emmy Award winning journalist and former chief investigative correspondent for CBS News, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his celebrated career as one of America’s most recognized ...
Dec. 1, 2020
A Conversation on Race With COL Irving Smith
COL Irving Smith, general manager of Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., speaks with Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek about serving as an Infantry Officer and Battalion Executive Officer over his 27 years in the U.S. military, wh...
Nov. 24, 2020
On Eagle’s Wings: The Amazing Flight of Sean O’Keefe
Sean O’Keefe, former Secretary of the Navy and NASA administrator, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his leadership roles within the U.S. government and how he ultimately navigated the challenges and oppo...
Nov. 17, 2020
Battlegrounds: Former National Security Advisor LTG H.R. McMaster
LTG H.R. McMaster, 34-year Army veteran and former National Security advisor, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his recent book “Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World” and the current state of...