TELEVISION
NewsNation, Morning in America
Helping veterans live a life worth living after the military
Sept 22, 2022
Anchor Adrienne Bankert talks with Shawn about how his social media presence supports veterans dealing with PTSD and life after service.
PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS
Get CELEBRITIZED with Aurea McGarry
Viral Growth, Real Money: Inside Iron Ranger's Media Success Story
Aug 2025
Emmy Award-winning host Aurea McGarry spotlights Shawn's path from Army Ranger to creator and agency founder.
Positive Talk Radio with Kevin McDonald
Unveiling the Expertise of a Digital Dynamo (Episode 673)
Dec 2023
Shawn's second conversation with host Kevin McDonald on building engaged communities online.
Positive Talk Radio with Kevin McDonald
Creative Insights with a Social Media Maven (Episode 666)
Dec 7, 2023
Shawn talks social media strategy, brand campaigns, and helping veterans find their potential.
Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis
The Social Media Guru
Nov 16, 2023
Dr. Lewis interviews Shawn on growing an audience and helping brands and individuals succeed online.
SPEAKING
FEATURED ARTICLES
Royal Influencers Organization
Entrepreneurs Edge virtual conference
July 28, 2025
30-minute talk on social media engagement for entrepreneurs, part of the full conference livestream.
Royal Influencers Organization
Fearless Entrepreneur virtual conference, Day 1
Nov 17, 2023
30-minute talk on social media strategy, part of the full conference livestream.
Business Life (contributor feature)
How a Million-Follower Creator Built a Three-Division Social Media Company
Dec 5, 2025
How Shawn turned the IronRanger023 audience into a three-division agency.
International Business Journal (contributor feature)
Army Ranger Turned Digital Influencer Launches a Cutting Edge Social Media Agency After Building Million-Strong Following
June 26, 2025
Shawn's move from creator to agency founder.
VoyageAustin
Exploring Life & Business with Shawn Dodd of A.I.A. Consulting LLC
July 23, 2024
Shawn's story from operations consultant to social media agency founder in Austin.
CanvasRebel
Meet Shawn Dodd
2024
Shawn on building an audience through engagement, live video, and real community.
ABOUT SHAWN
Shawn Dodd is a U.S. Army Ranger, combat veteran, keynote speaker, and founder of IronRanger Media, a creator-led social media agency based in Austin, Texas. Known online as IronRanger023, he has built a community of more than 1.3 million followers, partnered with over 1,000 brands, and leads the Life Code personal development community.
Media and Speaking Inquiries
For interviews, podcasts, keynotes, and brand partnerships, email Shawn directly.