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In 2021, he battled complex PTSD, a turning point that fuelled his passion to help others.<br />Fraser founded The Ops Con Academy to support veterans, blue-light professionals, and service members transitioning into rewarding civilian careers. Focused on providing skills, mentorship, and community, his mission is to ensure stability and purpose for those navigating life after service.<br />This episode is a moving testament to resilience and the power of giving back. Don’t miss Fraser’s inspiring story.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64007958</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:59:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64007958/episode_2.mp3" length="75293056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Damian Zielinski</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Hurdles and Horizons, we dive into the incredible journey of Fraser Coleman, founder of The Ops Con. 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Focused on providing skills, mentorship, and community, his mission is to ensure stability and purpose for those navigating life after service.<br />This episode is a moving testament to resilience and the power of giving back. Don’t miss Fraser’s inspiring story.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4706</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db9a286ece25fd66d4b43d48937bbed8.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Legacy Through Brotherhood: An Interview with Adv. 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This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of security professionals and the unyielding commitment it takes to thrive in high-risk environments.<br />Whether you're in the security industry, an aspiring protector, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode will leave you motivated to embrace challenges and chart new horizons in your personal and professional life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63392874</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:27:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63392874/episode_1.mp3" length="77709683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Damian Zielinski</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this inspiring episode of Hurdles and Horizons, Damian Zielinski sits down with Timm Irvine Smith, the visionary founder of Ronin SA, one of the most prestigious close protection training schools in the world. 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This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of security professionals and the unyielding commitment it takes to thrive in high-risk environments.<br />Whether you're in the security industry, an aspiring protector, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode will leave you motivated to embrace challenges and chart new horizons in your personal and professional life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4857</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brotherhood,close,closeprotecteon,damianzielinski,elite,irvine,leadership,professionals.,protection,purpose,resilience,ronin,roninsa,sa,security,securitytraining,smith,timm,timmirvinesmith,training</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb70e4e10450255c1aacd1b124396514.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
