ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Amanda Coleman is the Founder and CEO of Irish Angel. Irish Angel is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Irish Angel recognizes the men and women of Law Enforcement. We stand together beside those suffering in silence, so they know they are not alone. All proceeds benefit Irish Angel Inc in the fight against PTSD. Amanda resides in Dublin, Ireland and comes from a family of law enforcement in Ireland. Around 2015, Amanda began posting messages of support on social media for police and their families. Soon her posts began to get a lot of attention. She realized her following was rapidly growing by the hundreds of messages of gratitude she was receiving. An honorary SWAT callsign “Irish Angel” was given to Amanda by the HRT OPCON-1 in the United States. As such she was adopted into the Blue Family. The call sign became the brand. Amanda created the Irish Angel organization as a support network for all law enforcement, first responders and military veterans primarily in the United States. The Irish Angel is the pulse of information, issues and resources for Service personnel as their loved ones log on to talk, share articles, news, and fun stories of their experiences while on the job. Amanda has personally dealt with the emotional struggles behind the job of law enforcement in her own family. Her pride for her family, encouraged her to always spread positive energy into the law enforcement community. Amanda is extremely passionate about this community because they work they for our society and often put others before themselves. They put their lives on the line to save others, but who protects them? That defined Amanda’s mission, Protect our Protectors. Irish Angel's website is IrishAngel.org and they can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
ABOUT YOUR BRO-HOSTS: Ryan Chartrand is a former police officer having served 18 years between two municipalities in Massachusetts. He left the profession to pursue bigger goals, dreams, and opportunities, after losing his passion for policing due to several different factors. Ryan now works as a financial advisor, working with police officers and other first responders to identify and create solutions to their biggest financial challenges. His passion is to help police officers reduce as many stressors as possible, create a life they love living, and become the best versions of themselves, be it in the policing profession, or moving on to the private sector or entrepreneurship. You can connect with Ryan across multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Linkedin, and on Instagram @financially.fit.cop. Reach out to Ryan via text at (508)415-3411 or email, rchartrand13@gmail.com.
Chad M. Bruckner spent 13 years in Law Enforcement in multiple roles such as Detective, Undercover Officer, Patrolman and Patrol Leader. Chad is also a trained volunteer with the local Critical Incident Stress Management team. Chad served 8 years in the U.S. Army Infantry and supervised over 300 combat missions in Iraq. Chad is a husband and father of 3 kids. Chad is governed by Core Values and dedicated to a life of serving others. Chad has one purpose with this show: to connect with people in a meaningful way and help people survive and thrive. Chad staunchly believes in a 360-degree approach to life...having balance in our professional and personal lives allows us to truly flourish. Connect with Chad on Twitter (@ChadBruckner), LinkedIn (Chad Bruckner), e-mail at chadmotivates@gmail.com.
