Time to Head North

In this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we delve into the incredible efforts of Humanitarian Express, a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering crucial aid to those on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. Hear a firsthand account from the founder, veteran Randy Luten, on the volunteers braving dangerous conditions to provide medical supplies, food, and support to those in need. Discover the impact of their work and the challenges they face in bringing hope and relief to the war-torn region.

This week’s Time to Head North episode features a conversation with Dr. Treston Wheat, a renowned intelligence expert, analyst, and adjunct professor at Georgetown University. The North Group’s CEO, Steve Hernandez, also joins us. The discussion delves into the complexities of predicting violence around the upcoming elections, highlighting the crucial role of intelligence in determining the probability of a disruption. Dr. Wheat emphasizes the importance of public and private partnerships in ensuring security and stability, discussing how collaboration between these sectors can enhance the accuracy of predictions and improve preparedness for potential unrest.

In this week’s Time to Head North, we sit down with Mike Petty, VP of the ASIS Foundation. The foundation aims to help security professionals further their careers while building community ties. The money the non-profit raises goes towards scholarships for ASIS members who otherwise would not be able to advance their learning or obtain certifications. The latest raise is a fitness challenge; your daily steps can now help fund those scholarships!

In this week’s Time to Head North, we talk with Dr. Erin Carlin, a Professor of National Security Studies who collects and disseminates data on mass shootings for the Institute for National Security and Military Studies. Erin has personally been in two active shooter scenarios, which helped fuel her drive to affect change. Listen to her story, and don’t forget to subscribe!

In this week’s Time to Head North, we discuss travel risk with well-known industry leader Patrick Kane. Patrick is not only a Director of Security but also a leading voice on managing travel risk and currently sits on an ASIS working group on travel risk.

In this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Carlos Francisco, a seasoned professional who has held pivotal roles in security management at Disney and now serves as the Regional Security Director for Meta. Widely known as the Corporate Security Translator, Carlos is known for his expertise, as showcased through his best-selling book and engaging podcast, where he aids individuals in transitioning into the security sector. Throughout our conversation, we delved into various topics, including the significance of adopting a customer-centric approach with security agents and the increasingly critical need to integrate cyber and physical security strategies in today's digital landscape.

In this week’s Time to Head North episode, we chat with Grapevine's CEO, Emily Rasmussen. Grapevine is an organization that gathers like-minded people to donate to a common cause. Hear how this giving platform provides a new meaning to the definition of a philanthropist and allows a safe way to donate.

In an unexpected twist of fate, U.S. Army veteran Earl Granville found himself facing profound challenges. This week on Time to Head North, join us as we delve into Earl's remarkable journey of resilience, where he shares the stirring narrative of losing his brother, teammates, and his left leg and how he transformed grief into profound growth. His story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to rise above adversity and find strength in the midst of hardship.

War equals trauma, and the Israeli/Hamas War is undoubtedly causing a massive amount of trauma for citizens on both sides. However, it’s also affecting people here in the U.S., especially for those with ties overseas. On this episode of Time to Head North, we talk with Jessica Walton, a Jewish-American who lived in Israel and studied there, where she conducted and focused research on deterrence, policing terror, national defense policy, and asymmetric warfare. Jessica is a mental health advocate and now has her own podcast. She joined us on this latest episode to discuss the war.  

On this week’s Time to Head North, we sit down with author, actor, former border patrol agent, and our good friend Vince “Rocco” Vargas. In his new book, “Borderline,” Rocco has made it his mission to shed light on eliminating false perceptions of what’s happening on the border and lend his insight into what it really means to be a border patrol agent.