Step Into The Grey

Sep 28 2020 14

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What makes us charge towards uncertainty, step into that unknown grey area, for others? Our nation’s young raise their hands to serve in the military. Our first responders put it all on the line to protect and serve their hometowns. Purpose. Mission. Community. Hear how stories emerge from lives set in service and understand why we choose to respond to disasters and humanitarian crises. Team Rubicon presents “Step into The Grey,” a gritty podcast for those driven by empathy and a calling. Maybe these stories will help drive your own mission. [email protected]

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Alan Mangan, a life in service and stories

Sep 28 2020 44 mins

Alan is not from around here. His quiet nature, and whip smart advice has a certain tone to its delivery. Always one to crack a joke, Alan has endeared himself to his community, friends and Team Rubicon Teammates. If laughter was a signature move, Alan can dance in circles. Special moments in Team Rubicon’s history have had Alan part of them. From Moore, Oklahoma to the Philippin

Luke Hundley, Adapting While in the Chaos

Sep 14 2020 53 mins

Humility and eagerness are great words to describe Luke and his attitude toward life. When asked to do something different, he jumped at the chance, all the while Hurricane Laura barreled toward the Louisiana coastline. Luke worked within the team to clear debris and open up access to areas impacted. A rapid response task force is something different for Team Rubicon, combining saw

Jennifer Lawrence, Immersion therapy is a thing

Aug 31 2020 53 mins

Jennifer Lawrence, an OG Wellness provider and Assist Coordinator from Boston, Massachusetts, has been there and done that, providing support and guidance for Greyshirts mental and emotional well being. Her positivity is palpable, and guides her while providing care and guidance to Greyshirts while out in the field, and at home. Her ebullient personality has been a driving force as

Ehsan Zaffar, This Moment Matters

Aug 17 2020 64 mins

While he may sound like he’s from SoCal, Ehsan's roots lie far from Los Angeles. Ehsan has brought his expertise as a civil rights attorney to Team Rubicon’s Board of Advisors, helping us understand and support diversity as we respond to disasters spurred by climate and of our own making. Check out Ehsan's podcast, https://www.unfairnation.com

Jonathen Davis, What's in your Go Bag?

Aug 03 2020 49 mins

I invited Jonathen Davis, former Combat Cameraman and long-time TR photographer, to talk about his Go Bag essentials. Jonathen has a unique perspective having schlepped imaging gear all over the world, underwater, and into hostile situations where preparedness was a matter of life and death. His Go Bag has been refined to the essentials through trial and error. Listen to hear

Eli Rivera, Leading with Heart

Jul 20 2020 58 mins

Eli Rivera, is the kind of human you want by your side when things get tough. Based in Keane, New Hampshire, Eli is the elected Sheriff of Cheshire County and a humanitarian at heart. Applying lessons he learned within the Clay Hunt Fellows Program of Cohort five, Eli's service to his community has remained compassionate and thoughtful. Whether at a Team Rubicon disaster site, the

Kevin Starling, Quiet Leadership

Jul 06 2020 39 mins

Kevin Starling leveraged His quiet leadership and built a solid reputation within the Team Rubicon Sawyer community and in the Wildland fire program. Hailing from Durango, Colorado, Kevin’s life is built around service within the Northwest Territory. As a Chainsaw instructor, his eagerness to mentor new sawyers is evident by the smiles on his students faces and the skills develop

Vince Moffitt, The Wild Ride

Jun 22 2020 62 mins

Hang on, because this is going to be a wild ride down memory lane. Vince is one of the most familiar people you have never met. His genuine love for whatever he is doing comes through in his story telling, laughter, and wisdom. From the Four Corners of the western United States to Kathmandu, Vince has brought his experience and enthusiasm to his many roles within Team Rubicon. Find

David Burke, Navigating change

Jun 08 2020 66 mins

David Burke, VP of Programs and Field Operations, is used to change. From Iowa to Afganistan, Washington DC to Los Angeles, and currently anchored in Colorado, David has lived change. Humble beginnings as a Marine, government contractor, Team Rubicon volunteer, and National Staff, David has navigated multiple roles to prepare Team Rubicon for the Covid-19 response. David disc

Megan Painter, Seeking the Magic Sauce

May 25 2020 46 mins

Megan has been cooking up her own magic sauce for years with her own recipe of tenacity and hard work. As a rappeller on a helicopter crew fighting wild land fire, to an emergency room nurse, she has a pushed herself professionally. On the personal side of things she has always made choices to experience places and seek out adventure. Why does she see Team Rubicon as a place to uti