Angie brings a diverse background in education, homesteading, and hands-on skill development, with a focus on practical, real-world application. A University of Florida Master Beekeeper and current President of the Heartland Beekeepers Association, she has extensive experience in teaching others the fundamentals of beekeeping, from historical context to modern practices and its role in a…

Ken Hardy brings a diverse background in law enforcement, business, instruction, and public service. A former law enforcement officer with 12 years of experience, Ken has also worked as a charter boat captain, scuba instructor, NRA Pistol Instructor, entrepreneur, and businessman. Over the past 30 years, he has owned and operated a sales and marketing…

Doug brings a wide range of practical and instructional experience to his work. He spent more than 10 years as an EMT/Paramedic and 13 years as a Physician Assistant, with experience in emergency medicine, family practice, occupational health, and service as a U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Assistant Medical Officer. Alongside his medical career, he has…

I am a results-driven, forward-thinking security leader with 15+ years of success across asset protection, executive protection, event security, intelligence, and operational logistics. I specialize in designing and managing protective programs for global organizations and C-suite leaders, ensuring safety in high-risk environments. Health Safety Institute (HSI) Instructor in First Aid, CPR/AED, Advanced Bleeding Control, Emergency…

Lenny is a US Marine Corps veteran. After serving 9 years, Lenny went into federal law enforcement specializing in witness protection. Upon retiring after 22 years of service, he began working in private security and eventually opened Overwatch Security Group in 2012. Lenny and members of the Overwatch team are qualified and licensed to conduct…

American Contingency is a network of people and teams who are prepared to respond and able to recover from difficult events they, their families, or their communities may face. The organisation helps local chapters to develop communications plans, conduct training and hold meet ups. American Contingency offers training and daily situational awareness updates using its…

Bobby Linn is the owner and founder of PureFire Tactical, a company known for producing high-quality fire starters and survival tools trusted by outdoors enthusiasts and preparedness communities worldwide. Drawing on his experience in wilderness survival and real-world applications, Bobby focuses on practical, skill-based approaches to fire craft and preparedness that don’t rely on modern…

Patrick Byan is a retired U.S. Coast Guard E-6, former North Carolina Correctional Officer, and preparedness-focused author whose work blends real-world experience with strategic thinking. His background spans maritime operations, institutional security, emergency response, and crisis management—giving him firsthand insight into how systems fail and how people adapt when they do. Patrick is the author…

Lisa Preston brings a lifetime of self-reliance, education, and real-world experience to the topic of financial preparedness. Born in Alaska and raised in the remote timber town of Prospect, Oregon, Lisa grew up in a way of life defined by independence—where hunting, fishing, wood gathering, and living far from modern conveniences were simply normal. Her…

My name is Steven DEWITT Rodrigue. My sharpening skills began in 1978, when I was working for a general contractor. On Fridays, we would meet at the end of a work week, and I would sharpen his Skillsaw blades. (They didn’t have carbide tipped blades in those days) I would soon join the military, spending…