TBS EP 11 - Army Veteran Mark Stepanishen
In the episode, we chat with Army Veteran and Founder of, Left Foot, Right Foot, Mark Stepanishen. Mark shares his motivations behind joining the Army via West Point and leading 35 men through combat in Afghanistan. We discuss the importance of mental health and potential tools that may help others. Mark stresses the fact that trauma, ptsd, and various other forms of stress are universal and not only found within the veteran community. We also dive into his non-profit company which donates 100% of its profits to these charities, Wounded Warrior Project, National Alliance to End Veteran Suicide, The Trauma Survivors Foundation and National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Mark Stepanishen
Army Veteran
Following the events of 9/11, Mark decided he wanted to to join the military. After attending college at West Point, Mark served through 2 tours in Afghanistan were he led 35 men in the infantry. As a veteran, Mark decided to help bring awareness and help combat PTSD, trauma, as well any hardship faced by not only veterans but people of walks of life. He did this by creating "Left Foot, Right Foot", a non-profit that donates 100% of its profit to charity.
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