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Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 447, Topaz Navarro, Velocity Escape Academy, Drones, Army, Chris Ikpefua, Astronomy, Physics, Solar Renewable EnergyThis is episode 447 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Topaz Navarro of the Escape Velocity Academy recorded on August 299h and Chris Ikpefua, a University of Maryland student recorded on August 28th. Topaz discusses establishing the Velocity Escape Academy, its efforts to bring drone education and drone soccer to this area. He also discusses his time in the army and his transition to civilian life. Chris discusses his interest in Astonomy and Physics and his...
2023-09-0631 min
Life After The MilitaryPassion: When Curiosity Meets CommunityIn this new episode of Life After the Military, Lee and Howie speak with Sergeant Major (Retired) Topaz Navarro. Presented by Pivotal Moments Media’s Charlie Mike Channel.Topaz shares the importance of being curious, vulnerable, and fearless as he learned to use LinkedIn to find his voice and establish his network to help with his transition planning and execution.Learn from Topaz as he describes his passion for helping others through his business, Escape Velocity Academy, where he teaches others to become intrinsically motivated to find the overlap between curiosity and community.To...
2023-02-161h 09
The Shá Sparks ShowEscaping Velocity with Topaz NavarroTopaz Navarro is the owner of Escape Velocity Academy, a coaching business that works specifically with minority male military veterans between the ages of 35 and 50 who suffer from a loss of community and the fear and uncertainty resulting from their military separation. At Escape Velocity Academy the message is that growth is a direction, not a destination and the path to authentic happiness is all about trajectory. And, he served for 25 years in the US Army. He is a mental health advocate, mental fitness coach, and father. Also, Topaz is the founder and Executive Director...
2022-01-1554 min
2022-01-1454 min
5 Mountain Adventures PodcastEscape Velocity with Topaz NavarroWhat if growth is about trajectory and not about your present position in life? Growth as a direction and not a destination. What if that is the path to authentic happiness?
Our guest, Topaz Navarro, is a US Army veteran, mental health advocate, mental fitness coach, and father. His military career spans twenty-five years, twenty years in the Special Operations community with several operational deployments to the Middle East and Africa.
Topaz is the owner of Escape Velocity Academy, a for-profit coaching business that works specifically with minority male military veterans between the ages of 35 and...
2022-01-1156 min
Escape Velocity PodcastFellowship is What Keep Us AliveToday's episode is from the Life Curated Podcast! My friend Anika Mills, publisher and CEO of Columbia Inspired Magazine and I discuss a few the efforts, organizations and Military Veteran facing organizations happening in our community of Howard County, Maryland. Fellowship is what keeps us alive, and community is where we find comfort in difficult times. Follow me on IG The_Escape_Velocity_CoachSubscribe to the Life Curated bi-weekly update Stay In Touch with Columbia Inspired! (columbiainspiredmagazine.com)
2021-12-171h 10
Escape Velocity PodcastPost Traumatic Growth After The MilitaryThis episode is a recording our Facebook Masterclass with Wendi Wray host of the Beyond The Military Podcast. We discuss trauma, Post Traumatic Growth and how to recognize and cultivate post traumatic growth.
2021-11-1242 min
Escape Velocity PodcastEscape Velocity Podcast Episode 18On this episode I sit down with Air Force Veteran, friend, and coworker, Pow Srikachorn. Join us as we stress the importance of Intrinsic Motivation as the fuel that drives your energy and focus post military service.
2021-10-1854 min
Escape Velocity PodcastEpisode 17 - Mr. James Coombs IVIn this episode I sit down with Army Veteran Mr. James Coombs IV. We discuss his combat experience, the role Jiu Jitsu has played as a release from the symptoms of post traumatic stress, and the words we would all hate to hear, STOP Loss. We apologize for the sound issues in this episode, we were faced with a few technical issues which we had to work through. We appreciate your continued support.
2021-10-0534 min
Escape Velocity PodcastEpisode 16 - The American Dream CEOIn this episode I sit down with Army Veteran, former 7th group guy, turned The American Dream CEO - Mr. Marcus Anderson. We discuss his transition from service after 13 years on active duty and some of the available resources for improving your financial literacy.
2021-09-2127 min
Escape Velocity PodcastVeterans Get After It Podcast (Guest Interview)On this week's episode I am sharing my guest appearance on the Veterans Get After It Podcast. Wendi Wray graciously invited me onto her podcast to share my passion for serving and helping to break the "machismo" and stigma of mental and emotional health in the minority male veteran community. I also share the 3 pillars of authentic happiness and a tool you can implement right away. Our episode Call To Action.
2021-09-0336 min
Beyond the Military Podcast: Job Search Help for Veterans & Transitioning Service Members, Military-to-Civilian Career, Veteran Career Transition,Are military minority men being left out of mental and emotional health conversation? Guest Speaker Topaz Navarro Army Veteran uncovers and elaborates on this topic.Send us a textIn today's episode, Topaz Navarro, father, U.S. Army Veteran, mental health advocate, mindset coach, speaks on the importance of mental and emotional health in the military minority men community. He shares his passion for serving and focusing on the Special Operations Forces minority men community to help them break the "machismo" and stigma of mental and emotional health. He also shares the 3 pillars to authentic happiness and a tool you can implement right away. 🔗 Find everything mentioned in today’s episode in the extended show notes at w...
2021-08-2534 min
Escape Velocity PodcastRebroadcast - The Soldier For Life PodcastThis episode is a rebroadcast of our interview on The Soldier for Life Podcast. On this episode I sit down with the podcast host LTC Olivia Nunn and discuss the impact military service and separation have on the mental health of servicemember/veterans.
2021-08-1928 min
The Soldier for Life PodcastWork Play Obsession All In FoundationSometimes local resources can make all the difference in the world. Listen to LTC Olivia Nunn speak with Army Veteran Topaz Navarro, Executive Director of Work Play Obsession All In Foundation, a mental health nonprofit organization that leverages recreational activities to address and heal trauma wounds. The nonprofit serves as both a peer support group and a post-service community to bond over their shared experiences.
2021-08-1526 min
Escape Velocity PodcastThe Coach Creative Burnout and RecoveryNext episode in our series with Trey - The Coach Creative. We will discuss burnout and how you can best rest to prevent or conduct self care to recover once you've missed the signs of burnouts.
2021-08-1224 min
Escape Velocity PodcastPassion, Purpose, Meaning - What's Your PerspectivePassion, purpose, meaning are words that get tossed around quite often by separating servicemembers and post service veterans. What do they mean and how do we identify passion and purpose while pursuing our true meaning? A short discussion on what these terms mean at Escape Velocity Academy and how you can begin to develop and pursue authentic happiness.
2021-07-3012 min
Escape Velocity PodcastThe Coach Creative Barriers and Blockers to Peak PerformanceOn this episode I sit down with Coach Trey from The Coach Creative to discuss his experiences coaching and mentoring young adult athletes. We specifically discuss barriers and blockers to peak performance and why self awareness is so critical for peak performance.
2021-07-0813 min
Escape Velocity PodcastFive Pillars of Peak PerformanceAt Escape Velocity Academy we recognize that personality does not scale. Our methodology is designed to explore five pillars that, once optimized, will help you achieve your impossible.
2021-06-2405 min
Escape Velocity PodcastSchool is Finite Learning is InfiniteIn this episode we discuss the 2nd pillar of the Escape Velocity Coaching Model, Intelligence. We also discuss the importance of embracing a beginner's mind and being a life long learner.
2021-06-1409 min
Escape Velocity PodcastPeak Performance NetworksToday we explore the importance of Peak Performance Networks and how to identify your 4 social support domains.
2021-05-2811 min
Escape Velocity PodcastHarmonious VS Obsessive PassionHarmonious passion vs Obsessive passion, is your favorite activity building you up or tearing you down? How can you identify if the activity you love has become the one thing holding you back from self determination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-1414 min
Escape Velocity PodcastThe Seven Fear ArchetypesIn this episode we discuss the 7 Fear Archetypes and how to recognize, identify, and overcome your fears. We close with a short explanation of Fear Grit and how it can help you take the energy from fear and use it to drive focus and concentration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-3015 minEscape Velocity PodcastHow Do We Find Meaning In Life?A sense of meaning leads to resiliency, creativity when faced with setbacks, and the power and courage to overcome hurt and pain. But how do we discover our meaning and how do we live in alignment with it?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-1410 minEscape Velocity PodcastPersonality Does Not ScalePersonality does not scale. Build the capacity to think through your own dilemmas without having to rely on the individual experiences or opinions of social media influencers. What works for one person will not work for everyone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-0912 minEscape Velocity PodcastEscape Velocity Podcast "Bread for Beggars"In our first Bread for Beggars episode we discuss the reason we created the "Bread for Beggars" format and we introduce our listeners to Flow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-0310 minEscape Velocity PodcastSolomon's Paradox - Making Wiser DecisionsToday we are discussing how to use self distancing and other techniques to avoid Solomon's Paradox and make better decisions.
2021-03-3004 min
Escape Velocity PodcastVowel Journaling for Clarity and FocusEpisode 1 of the Escape Velocity podcast. We discuss the vowel journaling method and how a consistent journaling practice can lead to increased focus and clarity. Flow follows focus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2408 min
Diversified GentlemenWork Play Obsession with Topaz NavarroWe sit down with Topaz Navarro, BJJ Black Belt, US Army Linguist, and Executive Director of https://workplayobsession.com/team-all-in-foundation/ and his passion for Mental Health and Coaching.Follow Topaz on IG: @workplayobessionFollow us on Twitter http://Twitter.com/DiversifiedGen1Follow us on Instagram @diversified_gentlemenJoin the Black and Brown Investors Facebook group#diversifiedgentlemen #workplayobession #mentalhealth*****DISCLAIMER*****We are not CPAs, lawyers, mental health professionals, or financial advisors. The content within...
2021-02-2348 min
Fort Meade DeclassifiedFort Meade Declassified Ep 24: NAMI Howard County Veterans Support GroupIn this episode of Fort Meade Declassified we talk with Paul Rivers, John Way and Topaz Navarro, three facilitators and Veterans, from the NAMI Howard County Veterans Support Group. This is a free resource open to anyone! While this group is geared toward Veterans, anyone over the age of 18 can participate. The group meets on the first Monday of every month and are currently doing virtual meetings due to COVID-19.
For more information head to www.namihowardcounty.org
2021-01-1300 min