Ep 223: Angel Cortes

You are not your mistakes.... Angel Cortes grew up in Orange County in what can only be described as very difficult and challenging circumstances.

You are not your mistakes....

Angel Cortes grew up in Orange County in what can only be described as very difficult and challenging circumstances.  By the time he was in high school he was already a gang member, but he chose to pursue a desire to be an Army Ranger and changed the trajectory of his life.

Angel successfully became and Ranger and completed deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.  

After leaving the military Angel attends school full time with the goal of becoming a registered dietician, as well as creating and hosting military veteran-based events.  He has competed in Jiu-Jitsu and Muy Thai, and owns OG Pumpkin Apparel and Gear:

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Ep 222: Chase Cannon

Chase Cannon is a 24-year-old triathlete and avid outdoorsman. In 2021 he completed a 70.3 Ironman and multiple sprint triathlons.

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