Michael Sodini is the founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA). The Walk the Talk America initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to making positive change in relationship to mental health, and firearm awareness. Through organizing a profound team of experts from different fields, and all walks of life, unbiased by politics, media, or personal prejudice – WTTA seeks to input opportunities to enhance communication, compassion, calls to action and education.
Michael is a 3rd generation firearm industry professional, and known by many as the “most un-gun, gun guy.” He was the President of Eagle Imports, Inc, that imports fine firearms from all over the world, such as the Bersa, Llama, Metro Arms, and Grand Power, and Avidity Arms firearm brands.
After graduating from ASU in 1998 with a degree in communication, Michael spent a few years working as a fashion model, traveling the world, and garnering respect from some of the leading names within the niche. He left the fashion industry in 2001, and went into real estate marketing for five years, before he went on to work for the family business, Eagle Imports Inc., in 2006.
After a series of unforeseen tragedies from 2006 – 2009, Michael eventually became President of Eagle. Over the last 9 years, he has successfully cultivated and evolved the Bersa, Metro Arms, and Grand Power firearm brands. The latest brand to be added to the Eagle family, Avidity Arms, is a partner-project with Rob Pincus, and is currently in the early stages of development before production.
Michael is a visionary thinker, known for his loyalty, and unique sense of humor to his industry colleagues (and friends). More than anything, he is dedicated to creating conversations that will help pave the way for a brighter future, allowing synergy through new ideas, and action through the power of awareness.
In 2021 Journalist Connie Wray of Fox News Reno filmed a Documentary titled A Conversation About Guns And Mental Health With Walk The Talk America as part of her show called The Next Stage.
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Our guest today is Michael Sodini. Michael is the founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA), a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health professionals and firearm owners.
1) Let’s dive into some big updates about the work WTTA does:
– Research paper on cultural competence course with TAP (The Armory Project)
–ROOTS (Responsible Ownership Outreach, Technology, & Safety) members getting into research studies and why that matters
-First ever grants from healthcare side that we have a place at the table
-Taking our mental health survey to the next level & a research institution coming on board soon
3) You were part of a SHOT Show Suicide Prevention Panel – tell us about that experience.
4) Fundraising fuels all of your work and efforts. How do people help? (Auction / Donations / Sponsors)
5) How do people follow you?
Originally Aired 3.18.26
