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Unarmored Talk

Unarmored Talk

Di: Mario P. Fields - Sergeant Major (Ret.)
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Unarmored Talk is a podcast where people feel safe to remove their armor through real conversations that strengthen how we think and respond to life—reaching listeners worldwide while supporting community impact through Still Serving, Inc.


Hosted by Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Mario P. Fields, the show dives into honest stories, raw emotions, and practical insights that help you grow mentally stronger through authenticity and openness.


Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. And as always — I’m praying for you all. God bless.

© 2026 Unarmored Talk
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  • Who Are You When the Plan Ends?
    Feb 17 2026

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    Who are you when the plan ends?

    Marine veteran William Philyaw IV shares his journey from overseas embassy security duty to navigating an unexpected injury that forced him to surrender a 20-year vision.

    Through faith, family, and intentional relationships, William rebuilt his identity and discovered a new mission serving veterans in Virginia.

    This episode explores transition, purpose, and the quiet courage it takes to start again.

    Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit.
    God bless you all.

    Chapters:

    0:00 – Introduction: When the 20-Year Plan Ends
    3:14 – Overseas Security and Leadership Growth
    6:39 – Injury and Career Uncertainty
    9:05 – Turning to Faith for Direction
    12:40 – Family Changes and Tough Decisions
    15:55 – Networking Breakthrough and New Career Role
    19:30 – Rebuilding Identity Through Relationships (adjust if needed)
    22:00 – Final Thoughts: Small Faithful Steps
    23:30 – Outro: Your Next Step

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    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    17 min
  • Wondering What You’re Actually Worth at Work? Here’s How to Find Out
    Feb 10 2026

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    Wondering What You’re Actually Worth at Work?

    In this Unarmored Talk Pro Tip episode, we break down how to determine your worth at work without ego or guesswork. This conversation focuses on clarity—using market-backed information to make confident decisions in reviews, negotiations, and career moves.

    We start by separating identity from market value. Your worth as a person isn’t up for sale; the market pays for outcomes. From there, we cover how to research compensation by comparing roles, scope, and responsibility across your industry—because data beats hope.

    Finally, we define the importance of your minimum acceptable offer. When you know the line that protects your peace, growth, and financial goals, decisions become clearer and negotiations become calmer.

    If this conversation helps you—or someone in your network—share it and keep the momentum going.

    🎧 / 📺 Chapters

    00:00 – What Are You Actually Worth at Work?
    00:20 – Clarity Over Ego: Why Knowing Your Worth Matters
    00:45 – Understand Your Market Value
    01:30 – Research Your Industry Pay Range
    02:15 – Define Your Minimum Acceptable Offer
    02:55 – Accepting Less Far Less Often
    03:10 – Closing

    Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit.
    God bless you all.

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    • Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    2 min
  • You Reach the Top—and Have to Start Over?
    Feb 3 2026

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    What Happens When You Reach the Top and Then Have to Start Over?

    In this Unarmored Talk Podcast episode, I sit down with retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Steve Maynor Jr., now a Communications Instructor at Davidson-Davie Community College, to talk about what really happens when the uniform comes off and the old playbook stops working.

    After 23+ years of service, Steve reflects on the moment he realized rank wouldn’t carry him into the next chapter. We talk about preparing early, translating leadership into civilian value, and the humility of starting over. He also shares how education, therapy, and honest relationships helped him rebuild purpose and redefine success beyond the title.

    This conversation is for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or the uneasy space between who you were and who you’re becoming.

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Welcome & Purpose of the Conversation
    00:41 – Introducing Steve Maynor Jr., Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.)
    03:47 – The Mid-Career Wake-Up Call
    06:20 – Education as a Lifeline
    09:58 – When Injuries Force a New Plan
    12:44 – Identity vs. Skills in Civilian Hiring
    16:20 – Therapy, Listening, and Growth at Home
    20:30 – Translating Leadership into Teaching
    24:10 – Trading Command for Community
    28:00 – What Starting Over Really Teaches You

    Thank you for your continued support. Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. God bless!

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    • Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
    • Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
    • Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
    • Email: mario@stillservinginc.com
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    19 min
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