Shining a Light on Veterans Helping Veterans

  • November 11, 2024
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RadioACTive Pop's Olivia Jaramillo talks about her 20-year military career. Warrior Rising and its mission to help 'vetrepreneurs' find purpose. Behind the Lavalava, a podcast by Samoan Marines.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community! 

In honor of Veterans Day, RadioACTive Volunteer Host Olivia Jaramillo talks about her 20-year military career. 

  • Born and raised in Mexico, Olivia's journey has taken her all over the country and all the way to Iraq, Europe, and humanitarian missions in Africa as an active-duty member of the United States Air Force. In 2016, Olivia made history as one of the first military members to legally change her name and gender marker while still on active duty. 

Jason Van Camp, co-founder and executive director of Warrior Rising. Founded in 2015, Warrior Rising is a non-profit started by Veterans, for Veterans. The goal: transform Veterans into Vetrepreneurs.

  • Nov. 22: Warrior Rising Presents Standup for Start-ups, Eccles Theater, SLC. Lobby events with Veteran-led start-ups at 5:30 p.m., followed by comedian Nate Bargatze at 7:00 p.m. "Join us for an exciting evening of veteran entrepreneurship and top-tier entertainment! Watch as three veteran entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in a live competition, where your vote will help determine the grant winner. After intermission, enjoy a performance by Nate Bargatze, one of the nation’s top comedians, known for his relatable humor and sold-out shows. Nate’s performance is sure to be a highlight of the evening, just before we announce the winning veteran entrepreneur. Before the show, mingle with Warrior Rising’s vetrepreneurs in the lobby as they showcase their businesses." To request your invite, email ken@warriorrising.org and tell them you heard Jason Van Camp on KRCL and you wanted to learn more about coming to the show.

Last week on RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Stephanie Mahina, RadioACTive listeners met Michael Tan of Behind the Lavalava Foundation and Podcast. So tonight we include a clip to help spread the word about the work he and his friends are doing to highlight veterans, the vibrant people & cultures of the Pacific, & small businesses.

  • Dec. 5: Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market, 11A-7P at Conference Center, Miller Campus, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy. "Behind the Lavalava Foundation is excited to partner with the Utah Veteran Business Resource Center for our first-ever Veteran-Owned Business Holiday Market. This event offers a wonderful chance to shop for the holidays from veteran-owned businesses and veteran-support organizations. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment throughout the day, exciting opportunity-drawing prizes, and much more! Admission is free, so bring your family and friends! Connect with us via social media or email us at behindthelavalavafoundation@gmail.com. Non-veteran vendors, for a limited time use code 'Earlybird' to get 50% off on non-veteran booths." 

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of  Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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