Episodes
Jan. 5, 2021
Greg Gadson: A Portrait of Courage
COL Greg Gadson, a 26-year retired Army veteran, speaks with Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek about the loss of both his legs above the knees and the normal use of his right arm and hand after experiencing an Improvised Exp...
Dec. 22, 2020
Living A Limitless Life with Natalie St Pierre
Natalie St Pierre, successful entrepreneur and disability advocate, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about living her best life with cerebral palsy. St Pierre avidly participates in a number of adaptive sports...
Dec. 15, 2020
Veterans United with Albert Hernandez
Albert Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, speaks with “Next Steps Forward'' host Chris Meek about overcoming both the visible and invisible wounds he sustained during his two deployments to Iraq....
Dec. 8, 2020
60 Minutes With Armen Keteyian
Armen Keteyian,11-time Emmy Award winning journalist and former chief investigative correspondent for CBS News, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his celebrated career as one of America’s most recognized ...
Dec. 1, 2020
A Conversation on Race With COL Irving Smith
COL Irving Smith, general manager of Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., speaks with Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek about serving as an Infantry Officer and Battalion Executive Officer over his 27 years in the U.S. military, wh...
Nov. 24, 2020
On Eagle’s Wings: The Amazing Flight of Sean O’Keefe
Sean O’Keefe, former Secretary of the Navy and NASA administrator, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his leadership roles within the U.S. government and how he ultimately navigated the challenges and oppo...
Nov. 17, 2020
Battlegrounds: Former National Security Advisor LTG H.R. McMaster
LTG H.R. McMaster, 34-year Army veteran and former National Security advisor, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his recent book “Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World” and the current state of...
Oct. 27, 2020
Positive Action Through Faith and Better Partnerships With VADM Jerome M. Adams & Dr. Alveda King
Chris Meek is honored to speak with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams and Dr. Alveda King, civil rights activist, evangelist and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on this presentation of “Next Steps Forward.” As Surgeon...
Oct. 20, 2020
Understanding, Listening & Enjoying: Improving Lives Through Science & Technology with Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen, founder and president of DEKA Research & Development Corporation, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek in-depth about the impressive and life changing technologies he and his team at DEKA work diligent...
Oct. 13, 2020
Elevate & Enhance: The Power of Moblizing Talent to Assist Others With Eric Canonico
Eric Canonico, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of MOTOPARA Foundation, Inc., speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about how his organization elevates and enhances lives by delivering elite global re...
Oct. 6, 2020
Third Shift Entrepreneur: Keep Your Day Job, Build Your Dream Job With Todd Connor
Todd Connor, U.S. Navy veteran and co-founder of the career and professional development program The Collective Academy, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about how to facilitate an environment in which leaders...
Sept. 29, 2020
Healing with the Heart, Featuring Second Lady Karen Pence and CreatiVets Founder Richard Casper
Program host Chris Meek is honored to speak with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence on this special presentation of “Next Steps Forward.” In her role as Second Lady, Mrs. Pence has elevated art therapy as a mental h...
Sept. 22, 2020
Overcoming: The Path to a Successful Life With Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne's Inc.
“Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek speaks with Anne Beiler, creator of the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, Auntie Anne’s, Inc. Beiler will offer an inside look at the company’s humble beginnings as a sin...
Sept. 15, 2020
Turning Your Life Into A Story Worth Telling With Fox News Host Martha MacCallum
Martha MacCallum, award-winning anchor of Fox News Channel’s The Story With Martha MacCallum, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about her more than 25 years of reporting experience on some of the most noteworth...
Sept. 8, 2020
How To Come Out A Champion With "The Lady of WWE" Lacey Evans
WWE Superstar Lacey Evans speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about her successful career in sports entertainment. Evans will take listeners on her personal journey, speaking candidly about growing up in a toxic ...
Sept. 1, 2020
Lessons in Leadership with Commander Guy Snodgrass
Commander Guy Snodgrass, student turned instructor at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School known as TOPGUN, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about the skills he learned in the TOPGUN program and the leadership qu...
Aug. 25, 2020
Life in Gear: The Power of Perseverance and Hope with Graham Rahal and Sgt. Dan Rose
Graham Rahal, a race car driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the NTT IndyCar series, kicks things off by speaking about his experiences on the race track. Rahal will also share how he has applied leadership skills an...
Aug. 18, 2020
BraveMind: The Future of Advanced Medical Technology with Dr. Skip Rizzo and Chris Merkle
This week on “Next Steps Forward,” host Chris Meek speaks with Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo, director of medical virtual reality at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies, about BraveMind, the ...
Aug. 11, 2020
Ever Onward: Principles for a Satisfying Life with Commander Rorke Denver
Rorke T. Denver, a U.S. Navy SEALs commander and founder of the motivational brand Ever Onward, speaks with “Next Steps Forward” host Chris Meek about his experiences running every phase of SEALs training and leading special ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Within Reach: A Discussion of Mental Health with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen
In the inaugural episode of “Next Steps Forward With Chris Meek” Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Executive Director of The President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) task force and founde...