In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran Alex Mikhailovsky, the inspiring founder of Organic Grit. Born in Australia and raised in New Jersey, Alex’s journey has been defined by resilience, service, and a passion for positive change.

From deployments in Afghanistan and East Africa to spearheading water sanitation projects and dignified transfers, Alex’s military service shaped his commitment to physical and emotional well-being. After discovering the healing power of CBD post-deployment, he founded Organic Grit in 2019 to provide high-quality CBD products while giving back to the veteran community with 20% of profits donated to veteran organizations.

A University of Maryland graduate and Georgetown MBA candidate, Alex blends military grit with business expertise to expand Organic Grit’s impact and champion social change. Don’t miss this episode of resilience, Innovation, and purpose-driven leadership!

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Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast