Financial fallout in 2025? Stock market dips, high inflation, rising interest rates, job insecurity—how do you protect your finances in times like these?

Lisa Gavin, President of Next Level Coaching & Funding, shares powerful money mastery tips to help you build a financial strategy, grow your credit, reduce debt, and prepare for economic uncertainty.

In this episode:

How to strategically maneuver financially in 2025

The danger of opinions vs. advice in financial decision-making

What most schools & families never teach you about credit

Why refinancing could save you hundreds per month

How to use debt consolidation to increase your credit score

The benefits of building business credit and turning your hustle into a real income stream

Why funding and cash flow are critical in unpredictable times

Get coached to another level with Money Mastery Coaching
Learn more: https://www.coachtocash.com

High blood pressure. Heart disease. Alzheimer’s. Dementia.
What if the root of these chronic diseases isn’t genetics—but what’s on your plate?

Join C. Sadeek Colquitt, U.S. health advocate and Executive Director of the Plant-Based Afrikan Center for Nutrition, as he breaks down the truth behind nutrition, disease, and healing through food in this powerful episode of America’s Heroes Group.

Topics include: The truth about cholesterol and why your body makes enough
How animal-based foods contribute to chronic illness
Plant-based foods that help reverse high cholesterol
How nutrition impacts brain health and memory
Why heart disease starts in our teenage years
Simple steps to reduce risk, build longevity, and reclaim your health

Contact: plantbasedafrikan@gmail.com
Learn more: https://www.pbacenterfornutrition.org
Follow: @PlantBasedAfrikan

U.S. Army Vietnam Combat Veteran. Bronze Star. Purple Heart. 40+ Years as an Attorney.

In this insightful episode of America’s Heroes Group, Attorney Ernesto Borges—Vietnam War combat veteran and managing partner of Bill Busters Bankruptcy Law Firm—shares both his military and legal journeys.

From the battlefield to the courtroom, Atty. Borges breaks down:

His personal experience with the VA system, combat exposure, and disability benefits

The urgent need for protecting veterans' healthcare and rights

Legal services offered to veterans: bankruptcy, estate planning, VA benefits, real estate closings, and more

His mission to help others build generational wealth through homeownership and legal education

Pro bono and discounted services available to veterans in need

📍Located in Chicago with 4 offices but has a national referral network.

📞 Contact: (312) 853-0200
💻 Visit: https://www.billbusters.com

How do you spark purpose, build community, and break generational barriers?

In this powerful episode of America's Heroes Group, U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Ryan Harris (Executive Director, Tomorrow Starts Today) and E. Rene' Soulé (Program Director, Mixon-Clayton Bridge Builders Memorial Foundation) share how they are transforming lives through STEM, STREAM, youth career programs, and community housing development.

They discuss:

How STEM and STREAM education helps students discover purpose early

The impact of elder tech literacy to protect seniors from scams

Training youth in construction and skilled trades via YouthBuild-inspired models

Building high-quality housing for low-to-moderate income families

Teaching real-world math through Monopoly, budgeting, and hands-on activities

Creating partnerships that empower change from the classroom to the community

Programs discussed span Louisiana, Indiana, and Illinois, impacting youth, veterans, and underserved communities.

How do you house thousands of homeless veterans and win government contracts to scale the mission?

In this powerful episode of America’s Heroes Group, U.S. Army Veterans Yvette Jones Swanson, Founder of Vet Mentors LLC, and Derrick Green, Government Contracts Expert and SBA/VA-certified business owner, break it all down.

How to build ethical, effective housing programs for veterans

Why service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) certification matters

The dangers of turning veteran housing into a hustle

What procurement really means — and how to do it right

Why collaboration between realtors, nonprofits, and contract experts is key

Swanson, who has personally housed over 5,000 homeless veterans, and Green, an acquisitions and procurement expert, reveal how their partnership is shaping the future of veteran housing with accountability, integrity, and long-term vision.

In this heartfelt episode of America's Heroes Group, we sit down with Yvette Jones Swanson, a U.S. Army Veteran, realtor, national advocate, and founder of Vet Mentors LLC. With over 22 years of relentless service, Yvette shares her powerful journey from being a homeless female veteran to becoming a trailblazing force who has housed over 5,000 veterans.

She dives into her groundbreaking publications and courses, including:

The Veterans Path to Home – a 3-hour state-approved CE course

From Boots to Business – guiding veterans from service to entrepreneurship

Collaborative Housing Solutions – tools for caseworkers, realtors, and community leaders

Veteran Care Home Start-Up Guide

Brave Reflections Journal – therapy support for veterans

Veterans Real Estate Guide – helping vets use their VA loan and become investors

Yvette teaches how to access funding, utilize AI, build veteran housing programs, and create real impact. Her story is raw, real, and deeply inspiring.

In this veteran-led conversation, Rob Howard and J.R. Wellman break down how America’s shifting energy infrastructure is opening doors for veterans across rural and urban communities. Whether you’re transitioning out of the military or seeking to pivot into a booming industry, this episode delivers actionable insight on how to plug into the 2025 clean energy economy.

Topics covered:
What is a circular energy economy?
Real examples of turning waste into power (like food, heat, methane)
Infrastructure buildout across the U.S. and where veterans fit in
Top transferable skills veterans bring to energy and utilities
Paths into solar, hydrogen, microgrids, and renewable fuels
From enlisted to entrepreneur: how to launch your own clean energy business
National overview: where the clean energy jobs are—by region
Building a workforce pipeline: skills, training, networks, and hiring support

This is a roadmap for veterans to find purpose, stability, and success in an industry that’s fueling America’s next chapter.

The April 15 tax filing deadline is around the corner—and if you’re a veteran, small business owner, or everyday taxpayer, you can’t afford to miss this episode. CPA and financial strategist David Milanec joins America’s Heroes Corp Roundtable to break down everything you need to know, from last-minute filing tips to veteran-specific tax breaks and business credits that can save thousands.

Learn about:
Automatic 6-month extensions
Common mistakes that cost taxpayers refunds
Tax benefits for veterans & military families
Recordkeeping and financial health
Illinois’ Angel Investment Credit for veteran-owned businesses
The danger of misclassifying employees vs. contractors
How tax planning can reduce your liability (one case dropped from $600K to $10K!)

📞 Need help filing or planning? Call (708) 914-8220 to speak with Katz Milanec.