In the quiet acts of service we find
the true heroes of our world.
True Devotion is a documentary series with a mission to redefine what a modern day American hero is. We do so by celebrating the stories of ordinary individuals who achieve the extraordinary through their commitment to duty, sacrifice, and devotion to others. In an era dominated by divisive media, we hope that this show can be used as a tool to unite and spread awareness of the values and common grounds we all hold together.
SEASON ONE
coming soon
EPISODE 1
Ray Palumbo is a retired US Army 3 Star General. Expect to learn about an unexpected career in the US Army, becoming an aviator in the prestigious 160th Nightstalkers, commanding during Operation Iraqi Freedom, keeping politics out of the military, and what it’s like leading men and women into war.
EPISODE 2
Adam is Marine Veteran and the President & CEO of No Person Left Behind Outdoors. Expect to learn about serving in Iraq, being one of the first double amputees of the Global War On Terror, the battle post extensive physical and emotional trauma, riding a motorcycle one handed, serving other wounded veterans, and changing lives through sacrificial leadership.
EPISODE 3
Geeta Bakshi is a former CIA officer in Afghanistan, Founder of Famil, and currently the Counter Terrorism Team Chief of The Afghanistan War Commission. Expect to learn about how 9/11 led her to the CIA, the mission of counterterrorism in Afghanistan, who are the Afghan people, why America should care about the Afghan National Strike Unit (NSU), and what's at stake if America doesn’t honor its promises.
EPISODE 4
Jon Monet is a retired CIA officer, founder of Telemus Solutions, and founder of Quality of Life Plus (QL+) . Expect to learn what it’s like running clandestine operations in the Cold War, the wild rush of bugging an embassy behind enemy lines, starting a company that gets acquired by Raytheon, founding a non profit (QL+), and how to bring university students in to solve the problem of combat amputations.
EPISODE 5
James Schenck is a former Army Aviator and currently the CEO of Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Expect to learn about leadership in the corporate world, leading a company on a mission, helping those who served our country, and how American businesses can make a difference in their communities.
EPISODE 6
Robert Barron is a retired CIA officer and founder of Custom Prosthetic Designs. Expect to see what it took to become known as the CIA’s “Master of Disguise,” what it was like running clandestine operations during the Cold War, transitioning from hiding people’s identity in the Agency to creating prosthetics to help people come out of hiding in the civilian world.
EPISODE 7
Barbara Springer is a retired Colonel in the US Army. Steve Springer is a retired US Army Major, Army Ranger and former nurse for the Department of Defense. Expect to learn what it takes to lead a country through the medical response of the Global War on Terror, heal the wounds of war, raise a family in the midst of service, and transform the country's amputee care into a modern day miracle.
EPISODE 8
Dick Holm is a retired CIA officer and author of “The Craft We Chose.” Expect to hear a story of a young CIA officer that survived a plane crash in the Congo, arose from the ashes of severe burns and blindness and became one of the most influential CIA officers of the 20th century.
THE MISSION
“True Devotion” is a documentary series highlighting stories of people who choose to serve others outside, above and beyond the call of duty. The series brings these folks and their acts of service to light through their experiences in life and their devotion to serving others. We explore true patriotism, selfless sacrifice, leadership, and endlessly fighting for those who cannot fight themselves. A “Show” can mean many things in this day and age, our aim is to use long form and short form media to spread awareness to the viewers. Media has become toxic and negative. If we, as a culture, only focus on what is wrong with America, we will be unable to move forward together as a Nation. We must retake the high ground on moral virtues and reinforce the country's dedication to service, patriotism, and sacrifice. How do we do this? By telling stories of those who fight for the soul of our nation.
THE PLAN
We are actively seeking sponsors, partners and financial avenues to continue this mission and help us expand by creating Season Two and beyond. What we have learned in the process of creating this show is that there are an incredible amount of ordinary heroes that have done the extraordinary. Through financial partnerships we can continue to grow the reach of this platform and gather more stories that inspire and invoke the American spirit. We are set on a course towards telling stories that can inspire people to live a life for others and ultimately dedicate themselves to a life of True Devotion.
What does it mean to be a financial partner?
There are many avenues to partnership, here are a few:
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
If an individual would like to financially partner with the series, that individual would be named as an “Executive Producer” to the series. Their name would appear in the credits of each episode as an “Executive Producer” and would be named on the website as well under the “Executive Team.”
BRAND OWNERSHIP
The show will act as original content, enhancing brand visibility and serving as a vital component of the marketing strategy. The show will serve as a tool to build brand community and engage with customer base. The True Devotion team will collaborate closely with the brand to strategically achieve these goals.
BRAND SPONSORSHIP
During the episode, we would insert a 0:30-1 minute ad inside of the episode. This would highlight their product or mission giving them exposure to the audience. We would also highlight their logo as a sponsor on all digital platforms and websites for the show. Our team would work with the brand’s marketing/advertising team to distribute the best possible commercial ad to fit the needs of the sponsor.
THE EXECUTION
SERIES LAUNCH
MAY 24 2024
The show will be launched with a tactical approach. Each long form episode will be released weekly. During the week leading up to each episode launch, we will put out a multitude of short form content on social media and online platforms to gain awareness and traction for the upcoming episode. We will also be launching behind the scenes content, written and video, that will take the audience inside what it took to make each episode. Some of the platforms that will be utilized to launch the content: Youtube, Spotify (video & audio) Apple Podcasts (video & audio) , Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack and more. The strategy is to attack the market from as many digital avenues as possible to drive engagement to the episode launch each week.
Upon launching the show, our distribution strategy will leverage both social media and streaming platforms to maximize audience engagement and reach viewers who resonate most with our content. We will employ a targeted distribution plan that includes optimized content formats specifically tailored for each platform. This approach ensures that our compelling narratives are accessible and effectively presented, enhancing visibility and interaction.
Once we’ve validated the concept by building an audience that is engaged with the show, we will then begin building a community around these folks to solidify our owned audience.
ABOUT US
True Devotion was Produced and Directed by Tyler Bouchard & Travis Wilber.
As a team they have over 30 years of combined experience in the field of film production and content creation. Season One was self funded with the goal of making an impact on the lives of individuals through storytelling.
