"What Does a Warrior Look Like?" is a podcast that uncovers the extraordinary resilience of everyday people who've faced enormous pressures and come out stronger. Each episode explores the warrior spirit in all of us, turning personal battles into lessons of strength and hope. Tune in for raw conversations, powerful transformations, and a reminder that warriors come in many forms."
Just like the Black Swan who looks elegant and glides effortlessly on the water; we have our next warrior Lori Zoss. She's an accomplished writer, entrepreneur, and leader but underneath the strength was a woman struggling inside to keep it together. Mentally, she could crush it but physically she almost sacrificed her life for the struggle.
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Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE
Founder/CEO
Growth Owl, LLC
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26 Nov 2025
From Prison to Purpose; See how Chris is reframing "recovery" to serve others not himself.
Come check out this inspiring journey of strength and grit. Chris Smith is definitely a warrior to check out. He has a roadmap of success, but it wasn't always purpose driven. He had stint of jail time, prison, drugsand crime. But he was able to look himself in the mirror every day and battle the demons within himself and face his greatest fears. Instead of continuously, being concerned about himself, he changed his life by helping others. He now owns a gym where he invites anyone who is battling themselves to work it out while they work.
18 Nov 2025
“Ruck Up and Move: Krendra’s Mission Beyond the Uniform”
Krendra’s journey didn’t end when she left the Army. Like many warriors, she faced the battle of identity after service. But instead of staying stuck, she chose to adapt and overcome — guided by the wisdom of her grandpa and fueled by her own grit.
Today, she serves female veteran homeless through pageants and fundraising, proving that resilience isn’t just about survival… it’s about legacy.
Her rally cry? “Ruck up and move.”
It’s more than a phrase — it’s a mindset.
In this episode, we dive into:
• The identity struggle veterans face after transition
• How creativity and service can rebuild purpose
• Why fundraising and pageants became her battlefield for change
• The power of resilience and community in action
15 Nov 2025
From Rock Bottom to Real Love: A Coach’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Before she became a love coach, Melani's life was anything but romantic. She battled through toxic relationships, numbed herself with alcohol, and faced the consequences of DUI’s. But instead of staying down, she chose to rise. Through the wreckage, she found the one person she had been missing all along—herself.
Now she helps others do the same: teaching that true love begins with self-love, and only then can you find your match. This episode of What Does a Warrior Look Like is a testament to turning pain into purpose, and scars into strength.
15 Nov 2025
She wanted to settle in the country with the wolves, but instead she had to fight them out of her life.
She’s walked through fire—surviving assault, going undercover to escape her past, and facing the loss of her mother. Yet instead of breaking, she built herself back up. She found her tribe, and now she thrives every day, pressing forward with courage and purpose. She wanted to settle in the country with the wolves, but instead she had to fight them out of her life. Tess Cheyenne thank you for sharing this courageous story and for having the heart of a warrior to continue life inspiring others.
13 Nov 2025
“Sharks, Stalkers & Catfish: Jessica’s Fight for Love”
Jessica works with sharks—literally.
She’s a marketing strategist who’s helped businesses grow in high-risk environments. But her personal life? That’s where the real danger lived.
Stalkers. Catfish. Broken relationships. Jessica’s journey is a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to keep believing in love when the world keeps trying to prove otherwise.
In this episode of What Does a Warrior Look Like, we explore:
• How she built a career in shark conservation and marketing
• The emotional toll of betrayal and manipulation
• Her tools for healing, rebuilding trust, and staying open to love
• Why faith in connection is the ultimate act of courage
🎧 Subscribe for more stories of transformation, grit, and legacy leadership.
#SharkMarketing #HealingAfterTrauma #PodcastInterview #ResilientWomen #WhatDoesAWarriorLookLike #VeteransDaySpecial
11 Nov 2025
“Marisol: 20-Year Marine, Ayahuasca Warrior | Veteran’s Day Special”
This Veteran’s Day, we honor a warrior who fought battles most never see. Marisol served 20 years in the Marine Corps, surviving military sexual trauma and the emotional wreckage of relationships that couldn’t meet her standard. Her healing didn’t come from medals—it came from the jungle.
In this raw, soul-revealing episode of What Does a Warrior Look Like, Marisol shares how ayahuasca medicine helped her confront the pain, reclaim her power, and redefine love on her terms. This isn’t just a story—it’s a mission briefing for anyone ready to face their own jungle.
🔻 Topics Covered:
• Military sexual trauma and emotional resilience
• Relationship standards and self-worth
• Ayahuasca ceremony and spiritual healing
• Rebuilding trust, intimacy, and identity
• What it means to be a warrior beyond the uniform
🎧 Subscribe for more stories of transformation, legacy, and leadership from everyday warriors.
#VeteransDay #AyahuascaHealing #MilitarySexualTrauma #WhatDoesAWarriorLookLike #MarineVeteran #TraumaRecovery #PsychedelicHealing #LegacyLeadership
8 Nov 2025
Warrior Victoria - A love lost but not forgotten
🕯️ She moved to be closer to him.
👣 A fresh start. A new chapter.
💔 Then came the silence. The kind that never leaves.
Victoria’s brother was her anchor. His sudden suicide shattered everything.
Divorce. Two kids. Grief that doesn’t ask permission.
But she didn’t break. She became the warrior her brother always saw in her.
In this episode of What Does a Warrior Look Like, we walk through the quiet courage of a sister who still hears his voice—and chooses to live with love.
"Let’s support everyone. Don’t forget to tell them you love them."
🎧 Watch. Feel. Remember.
#SiblingBond #UnspokenGrief #WarriorWisdom #TellThemYouLoveThem #MissionFocused
7 Nov 2025
Warrior Chelz — Sex, Swindling, and Storytelling
In this raw and revealing episode of "What Does a Warrior Look Like?", we meet Chelz—an Air Force veteran, survivor, and published author. Her warrior journey includes overcoming inappropriate behavior from family members, breaking free from toxic validation patterns, and reclaiming her self-worth after being swindled out of $50K. Through it all, Chelz chose to rewrite her story—literally. Her book is a testament to healing, ownership, and the power of speaking truth. This is a masterclass in emotional discipline and legacy leadership.
6 Nov 2025
Warrior Sherri - Three Marriages, lost property and a Broken Rib
"In our debut episode of 'What Does a Warrior Look Like?", we dive into Sherri's journey through immense personal struggles, including overcoming toxic relationships and starting over. With a true warrior mindset, Sherry shows us the power of resilience and how to pull yourself up by the bootstraps to find strength. Join us to hear her inspiring story!"
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