Battle Ready (Audio)

Join armed forces veteran Rickey Chavez on Battle Ready as he shares battle-tested principles of success and how to apply them to both business and everyday life.

  1. 9 MAY

    Battle Ready (Aired 05-07-26) How Resilience, Mental Wellness & Leadership Build Stronger Communities | Shore Danny Interview

    On this episode of Battle Ready, Ricky Chavez sits down with Shore Danny, founder and CEO of Community Now, for a powerful conversation about resilience, trauma-informed leadership, mental wellness, and community healing. Shore shares her personal journey through adversity and explains how self-awareness, emotional support, and strong community systems help people move from survival mode into healing and purpose. The discussion explores leadership under pressure, workplace wellness, violence prevention, hope as a strategy for change, and practical ways individuals and organizations can build healthier, more resilient communities. From trauma recovery to coaching for cultural success, this episode delivers valuable insights for leaders, professionals, veterans, educators, and anyone seeking personal growth and emotional strength. Chapters (00:00:00) - Celebrating Resilience with SH Danny(00:01:07) - Understanding the power of resilience(00:04:55) - How to Build Resilience from Pain(00:10:32) - Avoidance and the Anxiety(00:11:53) - What is the first step to building resilience?(00:12:52) - Battle Ready: How to Handle Trauma in the Workplace(00:15:13) - What mistakes do leaders make when they ignore emotional and psychological realities?(00:22:28) - Violence Resilience and Community Inclusion(00:24:36) - Violence prevention and its causes(00:26:10) - Build a Plan: Your Real Estate Systems(00:26:39) - On the Need for Racial Justice(00:29:52) - Healthcare Programs and Trust Relationships(00:31:39) - Building a Safer, More Resistant Community(00:33:18) - Battle Ready(00:34:01) - Healing Purpose 6: Hope in Leadership(00:36:18) - What Does It Look Like to Heal From Survival Mode?(00:36:57) - Culture and the future(00:38:19) - Mental Wellbeing: The key to a sustainable future(00:41:27) - Self-inventory and Cultural Coaching

    45 min
  2. 23 ABR

    Battle Ready (Aired 04-23-26) Leadership Under Pressure – Why Training Isn’t Enough | Real Stories from SWAT to Business

    In this powerful episode of Battle Ready (aired 04-23-26), host Ruki Chavez sits down with Ryan Conn to break down the truth about leadership, discipline, and performing under pressure. From real-life SWAT experiences to high-level business leadership, this conversation reveals why training alone doesn’t prepare you for real-world challenges. Discover the difference between being trained and truly being ready, how “fail forward” thinking accelerates growth, and why situational awareness and self-discipline are critical in both life and business. Ryan shares intense frontline stories, leadership lessons, and actionable strategies to help you lead with conviction—not just credentials. If you want to build resilience, improve leadership skills, and learn how to act when it matters most, this episode delivers raw insight and real-world wisdom. Chapters (00:00:00) - Battle Ready: The Secret to Leading When Things Are Hard(00:00:52) - Ryan on Being Ready for the Day(00:04:44) - Was There a Moment early in your career when you realized credentials alone(00:10:39) - The Importance of Leadership(00:13:32) - Battle Ready: Fail Forward with Fear(00:19:13) - How to Be More Approachable and Coachable(00:19:43) - Ryan Khan: On the Growth Mindset(00:23:24) - Why Avoidance is So Expensive in Leadership and Business Growth(00:25:17) - In the Elevator With Ryan Kahn(00:25:57) - What is Situational Awareness?(00:27:15) - What Would You Do If You Were a Cop?(00:32:37) - The Secret to Talking To Others(00:33:06) - Pivoting Back to Leadership(00:36:01) - 5 Talents(00:37:20) - What is the Difference Between Positional Leadership vs Personal Power(00:40:08) - The Art of De- delegating(00:43:28) - Real Estate Coach: The Best Use of Your Time(00:47:55) - Ryan on Becoming Real Estate Battle Ready

    49 min
  3. 26 MAR

    Battle Ready (Aired 03-26-26) Mastering AI Leadership & Confidence in 2026

    Discover how modern leaders can thrive in the age of AI in Battle Ready (aired 03-26-26). In this powerful episode, Cynthia Vasquez—AI leadership strategist and founder of Lead with Impact—shares how to move from fear and confusion to confident execution. Learn why emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and human connection matter more than ever as AI reshapes industries. This conversation explores practical strategies for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams to leverage AI as a force multiplier—not a threat. From building AI readiness to creating a culture of trust and innovation, you’ll gain actionable insights to stay competitive without losing your identity. Chapters (00:00:00) - Battle Ready: The AI Leadership Challenge(00:01:17) - Are You Scared of AI?(00:04:45) - Lead with Impact(00:06:19) - How to Get the Team to Aha About AI(00:11:33) - What Should Leaders Protect and Amplify in the AI Era?(00:12:26) - Battle Ready: Why Business Leaders Ignore Risk(00:12:58) - Cynthia on Her Career Path(00:18:51) - How to Get to That Level of Automation(00:20:57) - How to Get More Out of Life?(00:23:34) - How to Prepare your Organization for AI(00:27:19) - AI as a Force multiplier(00:27:43) - Bill Maher on The Power of AI(00:32:00) - A Personal Schedule for Me(00:38:11) - Battle Ready: AI in Your Future(00:38:40) - How to Get the Company Excited about AI(00:40:16) - Imagine If Agents Could Record Interviews(00:41:28) - The challenge of AI in the Latino community(00:44:34) - How to Connect with LinkedIn Lead with Impact(00:46:08) - AI Is Here

    48 min

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Join armed forces veteran Rickey Chavez on Battle Ready as he shares battle-tested principles of success and how to apply them to both business and everyday life.

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