initiative. how did it get started and why is it so important? the we work veterans and residents program we bring in 10 different companies in 10 different locations to incubate at work spaces for six months. we provide the resources and the necessities they need to build their business and looking to expand as we graduate this one, ending today and moving into the next one. we ll be expanding into four additional cities and encouraging people to apply for the program as quickly as possible. molly: meaning today. apply today. yes, ma am. molly: mike, talk about what this program has meant and also you have a venture. absolutely. i m in new york city. bunker labs. we re the ones that foster this partnership with we work. and we go out there and help recruit the veterans to bring them into the work space. the program has been amazing. bunker labs mission is to empower veterans to be leaders in entrepreneurship and innovation.
molly: as we celebrate our nation s birthday we also honor the servicemen and women who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. today we have two veterans who have been involved in the process to help other veterans embark on new careers. something so important when people return. mike steadman is from iron bound boxing and veteran residents at we work and todd bauers is from the public policy and social impact veterans initiative. todd, i want to start with you. this is such a fascinating and needed thing. first off, thank you both for your service. long years of service in the military. this is something you can really understand and the importance and challenges that people face, veterans face in finding what s next when they move on from what they ve done for so long serving our country and finding new ways to move forward. todd, if you can begin with the
molly: i wish you both continued success. thank you for coming on today especially. happy fourth of july. mike steadman and todd bauers. thank you so much for joining us. leland: as molly mentioned it is july 4th. we re glad to have you with us and we re going to take you down to celebrate with the brave servicemen and women who keep us free. live from the u.s.s. monterey in norfolk, virginia, anna kooiman coming up around the corner. no matter who rides point, there are over 10,000 allstate agents riding sweep. call one today. are you in good hands? you always get the lowest price on our rooms, guaranteed? let s say it in a really low voice. carl? lowest price, guaranteed. just stick with badda book. badda boom. book now at choicehotels.com