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March 14th, 2025

From Vietnam to MTV: Douglas Greenlaw’s Journey of Grit and Glory

Join hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome Douglas Greenlaw, a man whose life story reads like an action-packed novel. From the jungles of Vietnam to the executive suites of MTV Networks, Douglas’s journey is filled with grit, resilience, and unmatched determination.

As a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with accolades including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple Hearts, Douglas Greenlaw’s courage under fire is undeniable. But his extraordinary journey didn’t end on the battlefield. Rising from a lower-middle-class background, he climbed the corporate ladder to become the President of MTV Networks in NYC, revolutionizing media and Entertainment in the process.

He is also a passionate adventurer, having scaled daunting peaks like Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua and is now a #1 Bestselling Author on Amazon with his captivating memoir, Forged By Lightning. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame, Douglas embodies the power of positive thinking and embracing life at any age.

📚 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Douglas’s Vietnam War Experience: His incredible acts of courage, near-death experience, and what he saw on the ‘other side.’
From Steel Mill Kid to Media Mogul: Rising through the corporate world to become the President of MTV Networks in NYC.
The Power of Resilience: How Douglas’s military experience shaped his leadership style and success in corporate America.
Global Adventures: His passion for extreme challenges like climbing Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua.
Forged By Lightning: His journey to becoming a #1 bestselling author and the powerful lessons his memoir offers.
Positive Thinking & Aging Gracefully: How he continues to thrive and inspire others through his incredible life experiences.
Learn more about Doug here:
www.thegreenlawfoundation.org

Tune in as Jake and Stephen dig into Douglas’s remarkable life, his adventures, his battles, and his corporate triumphs. Discover how he channels his experiences to inspire others and why his journey continues to captivate audiences everywhere.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation on The ToosDay Crue, where leadership, resilience, and epic storytelling take center stage!

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Rich LaMonica The MisFitNation Show

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

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