Unarmored Talk

Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields

Booking Overview

Unarmored Talk is a faith-forward, veteran-led conversation series focused on authenticity, mental strength, and leadership built through service. It’s a strong booking target for guests who can share credible life lessons on resilience, purpose, and transitioning from military (or adversity) into meaningful work.

Metrics

Episodes: 178

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 23 - 26, 60s Ad: 27 - 30

Contact Information

host@unarmoredtalk.com

Host

Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields - Retired Sgt. Maj. (U.S. Army) and host of Unarmored Talk, a show centered on helping listeners “remove their armor” through honest conversations that build mental strength and authenticity. Fields ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Credible, lived-experience leaders—often veterans—who can speak authentically about resilience, leadership, purpose, and/or trauma-informed growth; frequently authors, ministers, or public-facing service professionals (e.g., veterans services roles).

Required Achievements:

Military service leadership experience, Published books/authorship, Public service roles (e.g., veterans services), Community leadership/mentoring and advocacy, Faith-based ministry/leadership (when applicable)

Recent Guest Discussions

Frank Van Buren - Success Vs Fulfillment; Leadership Lessons From Aviation Experience; Purpose And Self-awareness

David Tellefsen - People-first Leadership; Identity Shift After Military; Veteran Transition And VA Benefits Misconceptions

Emilio Roman - Childhood Trauma And Resilience; Mentorship; Storytelling And Lived Experience; Faith-driven Service

Recent Topics

Resilience, Leadership, Veterans, Purpose, Mental Health, Faith, Service, Trauma, Mentorship, Community

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Unarmored Talk

U.S. Army Pilot on Success, Regret, and Purpose

April 02, 2026

Send us Fan MailWhat if success isn’t the right career?In this Unarmored Talk podcast episode, I sit down with U.S. Army veteran Frank Van Buren, author of Life Lessons from the Cockpit, to explore his journey from flying night missions to Wall Street—and the realization that success alone doesn’t equal fulfillment.A chance conversation on a beach in Cyprus during the Beirut Air Bridge set everything in motion. It led to business school, a career in finance, and ultimately a deeper truth: pur...

Why This Marine Corps Veteran Chose People Over Profit

March 24, 2026

Send us Fan MailHave you ever stopped to ask yourself—am I putting people first, or just chasing outcomes?For the first time, David Tellefsen removes the armor.In this episode, the 22-year Marine Corps veteran and Director of Veterans Services in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, shares what drives his passion for serving others—and why people must always come before profit.We discuss leadership, the identity shift after the military, and the reality many veterans face when transitioning. David ...

One Person Changed His Life…FOREVER!

March 15, 2026

Send us Fan MailContent Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse and trauma that some viewers may find difficult. Viewer discretion is advised.In this episode of Unarmored Talk, I speak with Emilio Roman, a Marine Corps veteran, minister, entrepreneur, and author who grew up in Camden, New Jersey, surrounded by instability and hardship. Despite those early challenges—including a speech impediment and childhood trauma—Emilio built a life centered on faith, service, a...

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