#EverydayGSD Podcast

• Episode 68: Donnie Lines

  In this episode of the #EverydayGSD Podcast, we sit down with Donnie Lines, the owner of Elite Protective Services (EPS), a premier security and executive protection company trusted by high-profile clients across the country. Donnie shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected figures in the personal security industry. With a reputation built on discipline, discretion, and a no-fail mindset, Donnie opens up about the high-stakes world of executive protection, the lessons learned from years in the field, and how he built EPS into a go-to name for safeguarding celebrities, CEOs, and public figures.Beyond the tactical side of the job, Donnie dives into the mental fortitude it takes to lead a team in an industry where trust and precision mean everything. He discusses how his leadership style and personal code of conduct shape the culture at EPS and offers insight into how everyday people can apply similar principles to their own lives. This episode is a masterclass in accountability, service, and getting sh*t done—on and off the clock.

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• Episode 67: Alyssa Baker

  Alyssa Baker is an accomplished PR expert and entrepreneur who has been a leader in the Public Relations and Social Media industries for over 15 years. In 2014, she launched her PR agency, RIOT Media Group, in Los Angeles, CA, working with global clients in the beauty, health, wellness, fashion, entertainment, and consumer lifestyle industries.After years of building a thriving business in LA, Alyssa experienced profound burnout—an experience that prompted her to reevaluate how she worked, lived, and led. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a cross-country move from Los Angeles to Carmel, Indiana created the space for deeper self-reflection and clarity. That transition sparked the vision for Aura Self & Soul Care, a first-of-its-kind mindfulness studio and wellness boutique she launched in 2021.Aura represents the next chapter in Alyssa’s journey—where wellness and intentional living meet strategy and execution. It’s a reflection of the internal shift that allowed her to work with more energy regulation, flow, and freedom—a philosophy she brings into every client relationship.Today, Alyssa continues to lead RIOT Media Group, infusing her decades of PR expertise with the intention and emotional intelligence that emerged from her evolution. Her visionary approach bridges traditional media strategy with purpose-driven storytelling, creating space for brands and individuals to align with their authentic voice and audience.Today, Alyssa offers full-service PR, social media management, and influencer marketing services through RIOT, alongside one-on-one business coaching and group sound bath meditation classes through Aura. Whether helping brands cut through the noise or guiding individuals back to themselves, Alyssa Baker is a trusted voice for those seeking depth, alignment, and real results. To learn more, visit:www.riotmediagroup.comwww.auraselfandsoulcare.com@riotmediagroup  @aura_selfandsoulcare  @alyssabakertv

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• Episode #66 Season 4 Promo and New Book Announcement

  Check out highlights from the first 3 seasons, hear what is in store for season 4, and get some insight into Darin's new book all about living the #EverydayGSD Lifestyle

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• Episode #65 RET. LT. COL. SCOTT MANN

  Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with combat tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the President and founder of Rooftop Leadership, a leadership consulting and training company in Tampa, Florida where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today’s leaders make better human connections when stakes are high and trust is low. Scott helps organizations gain a better understanding of their internal culture while exposing the potential for conflict that exists when trust has deteriorated. In the same way he empowered local tribes in Iraq and Afghanistan to make transformative decisions using very few resources, Scott teaches corporate leaders and their teams the relationship-building techniques that drove so many of his successful combat operations.Scott is the NYT Best-selling Author of Operation Pineapple Express and #1 International Best-Selling Author of Game Changers, Going Local to Defeat Violent Extremists. He has spoken on three TEDx stages and is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, AppleTV, and VUDU.Scott is the founder of Task Force Pineapple and the 501c3 Operation Pineapple Express Relief where he actively advocates in Congress and on national media outlets for the safe passage and resettlement of our abandoned Afghan Allies.He is also the founder of the 501c3, The Heroes Journey, where he is dedicated to helping veterans and military families find their voice and tell their story as they transition out of military service in order to bridge the civilian-military divide.Scott has appeared on numerous TV, Radio, and Podcast media platforms to include CNN, Fox, all the major networks and syndicated radio and has been published by the Epoch Times and Daily Wire.Scott’s greatest accomplishments are his 26-year marriage and  his three grown sons .

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• Episode 64: Charles "Chuck" Simpson

  An intelligent, exacting and technically competent individual with a record of accomplishment in leading, instructing, coordinating and training intelligence, security and military operations worldwide. A highly motivated leader with the ability to develop strategies and train personnel to ensure the efficient utilization of manpower and resources. Experienced Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the Military and Security industry. Skilled in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Physical Security, Surveillance / Surveillance Detection and Personal Security. Strong professional graduated from National Rifle Assoc. Long Range Precision Rifle. Instructor.

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