Welcome to the Adapt and Overcome Podcast, hosted by former Marine Tommy Hardaway. This show is for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are tired of conventional advice and are ready to embrace a more resilient, decisive, and effective approach to their careers.
Each episode, we dive into the core principles that define the Marine Corps—unwavering leadership, strategic flexibility, and pure grit—and translate them into actionable strategies for the business battlefield. We feature conversations with fellow Marines who have successfully transitioned from the structured world of the military to the dynamic arena of business, unpacking the mindsets and tactics that drive their success.
If you're ready to build unshakable confidence, lead with purpose, and develop the relentless mindset required to win in today's competitive landscape, you've found your new mission. Subscribe now and learn how to Adapt and Overcome.
"Infantry Officer to Satellite Building: Marine's Least-to-Most Tech Leap" featuring Lee Meeks
What happens when an infantry officer leaves the Marine Corps and finds himself helping build advanced satellite systems? In this episode, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Marine veteran Lee Meeks to discuss his unexpected journey from the least technical military specialty to the world of aerospace and technology.
Lee shares how veterans bring much more to the workforce than technical skills alone. He explains why teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership are often more valuable than a specific military occupational specialty. Drawing on over 20 years in the Marine Corps and decades in the defense industry, Lee offers encouragement to service members who may wonder how their military experience translates into civilian careers.
The conversation explores the evolution of technology, satellite systems, data centers, and innovation, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and diverse perspectives when solving complex problems. Lee also discusses some of the biggest challenges he has faced in his career and how managing personalities and keeping egos in check can make all the difference.
Tommy and Lee also talk about financial planning, investing early, and creating multiple streams of income. Lee shares his own experiences as a university professor, speaker, photographer, and lifelong learner.
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17 Jun 2026
"From Marine to ER Nurse to Actress: A Story of Reinvention" featuring Nicole Stubbs
What happens when a Marine Corps officer, an ER nurse, and a creative artist all come together in one person? In this episode, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Nicole Stubbs to explore her remarkable journey of service, resilience, and reinvention.
Nicole shares how growing up in a military family led her into the Marine Corps, how a medical separation changed the direction of her life, and how she found purpose in healthcare as an emergency room nurse. After experiencing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing motherhood and deployments, she discovered an unexpected outlet through acting. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion and eventually opened the door to film production.
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16 Jun 2026
From Marine to Financial Advisor: A New Mission to Help Veterans Win featuring Bo Khamphanthong
Marine veteran Bo Khamphanthong joins Tommy Hardaway to share how he transformed his military experience into a new mission of helping veterans and active-duty service members prepare for life after the military. In this conversation, Bo discusses financial planning, VA disability claims, retirement options, and the importance of building a successful transition plan.
After serving in the Marine Corps and deploying to Iraq, Bo's original goal was to become a criminal defense attorney. Instead, life led him through personal training and eventually into financial services, where he discovered his passion for helping fellow veterans navigate the uncertainty that often comes with leaving active duty.
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