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When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That's where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week's episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

From military precision to civilian construction, today's guest offers a powerful blueprint for transformative leadership. Pete Anzovino recently joined MCFA after retiring from the US Army, coming to us through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. This program helps former service members and veterans transition into fulfilling careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.  In this episode, Pete shares how the SkillBridge Program eased his transition and highlighted the surprising parallels between military operations and project management. He discussed the benefits of certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) to lessons on navigating multiple stakeholders and maintaining clear communication. Pete provides invaluable insights on leveraging military experience in new, impactful ways.  Whether you're a veteran or simply curious about project leadership, this episode is full of practical guidance and actionable advice for making a meaningful transition! To discover how to lead with purpose, manage with precision, and create impact in any field, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode:•   Key similarities between military roles and project management in construction.•   Insight into SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes, assisting veterans in entering civilian careers.•   The importance of certifications like OSHA-30, ESP, and PMP in the transition process.•   Leadership lessons from the military that apply to managing projects, people, and teams. Quotes:“The skills that we use as military officers, whether you're an engineer, [infantry officer, or an armor officer], everything you're doing relates to project management. You're managing people, time, funds, resources in general to accomplish a mission.” — Pete Anzovino  “When we were going through the [SkillBridge] program, whether we ended up employed with MCFA or not, – [it] was a great opportunity to gain exposure to industry but also walk away with three certifications that – would look great on a resume.” — Pete Anzovino “Do the best you can with what you have right now.” — Pete Anzovino  “If you're in a [SkillBridge program], definitely leverage your fellow SkillBridge fellows because everyone's having a different experience and you can learn something from everybody.” — Pete Anzovino Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Pete Anzovino on LinkedInDoD SkillBridgeHiring Our HeroesOSHA 30-Hour TrainingEnvision Sustainability Professional (ESP) TrainingProject Management Professional (PMP) TrainingThe Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of LivingRyan HolidayShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKELeadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn 

Send us a textDiscover the pivotal roles leaders can play in easing veterans' transition into civilian jobs. Learn how a supportive company culture can assist reservists in navigating their transitions seamlessly. Lanse LaVoy enlightens us on the unique challenges veterans face as we explore tailored strategies to support veterans with diverse backgrounds, ensuring they feel valued and recognized in their new roles.References mentioned in episode:Hiring Our Heroes:  https://www.hiringourheroes.org/SkillBridge:  https://skillbridge.osd.mil/ACP:  https://www.acp-usa.org/Episode Guest: Lanse LaVoyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lanse-lavoy-b17b665/All episodes and guest requests can be found at:www.leadershipmomentspodcast.comFollow Stacey Caster on Instagram @staceycaster_Follow Tracy-Ann Palmer on Instagram @tracy_annpalmer

2 - Dr. Mary Makary joins the program. What kind of element does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bring to a Trump presidency in regards to health? Why are they attacking the “Make America Healthy again” agenda? The War against Hunger and school lunchroom initiatives has been a disaster because it has filled the foods we eat with additional additives and chemicals in order to mass produce products. What are the root causes of the health epidemic amongst kids? Will Dr. Makary have any influence on the “MAHA” campaign? We have to stop medicating all these kids! 215 - What is to be done about Froot Loops? 225 - Going back and forth on what is in our food and what is to be done about it. 235 - What will the legacy of Trump be? Dom thinks it will be getting us out of all of these endless wars. 240 - Sgt. Dakota Meyer joins the program to discuss his program “Hiring Our Heroes” in a partnership with Toyota. The program brings awareness that our people who served this country need help assimilating back into the civilian world and gainful employment is a step in the right direction. 250 - Lightning Round! Winner of the Week!

12 - We kick off Friday with Former Congressman Bob Brady. Bob is here and he's honoring “the Lobster Bet” he made with Dom a few months back that Kamala would get 500K + votes in the city of Philadelphia. Bob details now his efforts to try and finish all the counting of ballots for PA Senate. Dom and Bob bond over a Helen Gym/Kamala Harris delegate arguing with both of them over each election. Why wasn't the Democrats ground game as effective as the Republicans? Will Josh Shapiro be a good candidate for President? Better pay up on that lobster bet before the prices drop! 1210 - Where is Helen Gym? 1215 - Phil Murphy vows to “fight to the death” against anything he deems un-American. 1235 - Recently re-elected Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us today to give us his recap of election night. What will Trump bring in this term? So much for the “Trump hates women” narrative as he appoints a woman as his Chief of Staff. Jeff is thankful that New Jersey is not yet California as Republicans showed out. The best is yet to come! 1240 - Dom and Jim Kelly re-enact a scene from the Godather as Jim does a few more impressions. 1250 - Quick turnaround 1 - Dom's Big List! Dom gives the rundown of the top moments of the Trump/Harris campaign. Dan and Henry also give their Top 3 and debate about the rankings. 120 - More of your calls. 135 - Multiple elite universities canceled classes after the election. How soft can we get? Hitting the phone lines. 140 - When would you concede as a candidate running for office? 145 - An early Money Melody. 150 - Winner? Your calls. 2 - Dr. Mary Makary joins the program. What kind of element does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bring to a Trump presidency in regards to health? Why are they attacking the “Make America Healthy again” agenda? The War against Hunger and school lunchroom initiatives has been a disaster because it has filled the foods we eat with additional additives and chemicals in order to mass produce products. What are the root causes of the health epidemic amongst kids? Will Dr. Makary have any influence on the “MAHA” campaign? We have to stop medicating all these kids! 215 - What is to be done about Froot Loops? 225 - Going back and forth on what is in our food and what is to be done about it. 235 - What will the legacy of Trump be? Dom thinks it will be getting us out of all of these endless wars. 240 - Sgt. Dakota Meyer joins the program to discuss his program “Hiring Our Heroes” in a partnership with Toyota. The program brings awareness that our people who served this country need help assimilating back into the civilian world and gainful employment is a step in the right direction. 250 - Lightning Round!

Host Anne Sparaco discusses the unique challenges experienced by military spouses with Allison Chamberlayne, Director of Operations for Hiring Our Heroes, which connects military families with meaningful employment through initiatives.They explore the unique challenges these individuals face, such as frequent relocations and limited job opportunities, and discuss the importance of creating inclusive programs tailored to their needs. Chamberlain shares insights on the valuable skills military spouses bring, including flexibility, resilience, and strong work ethic, and highlights the role of Hiring Our Heroes in connecting military families with meaningful employment. The conversation emphasizes the benefits organizations can gain by tapping into this dynamic talent pool and offers guidance on strategies for effective recruitment and retention.Each week, All Things Work explores the latest workplace topics. Get the latest episode, along with additional resources and expert insights delivered straight to your inbox each week by signing up for the All Things Work newsletter: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-workRate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sara is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of empowerment production company Women Rising®, named "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Sara's directorial debut, A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY premiered and won the 2015 Audience Award at SXSW and awards at all 11 festivals it played, received two WEBBY Awards, and secured global distribution playing in over 35 countries via National Geographic, LifetimeTV, and Amazon Prime.In 2017, Sara's second film, PROTECT HER, aimed at protecting girls on campus by activating the power of the locker room, premiered at Carmel Film Fest and acquired by Amazon Prime. In 2018, Sara EP'd the animated short TIGHTLY WOUND, was acquired by Condé Nast, and Sara is currently an Executive Producer on the 2022 winning documentary feature SIGN THE SHOW and ConnectHER International Film Festival.In January 2017, Sara directed and produced the rally of The Women's March of Texas, which became the largest gathering of women in Texas history, followed by the Official Women in Football Event at Super Bowl LIII. In 2018 she EP'd March for Our Lives NYC, and directed The United State of Women Summit at the Shrine in Los Angeles, keynoted by Michelle Obama.Sara's client storytelling work includes national and global work for partners like Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi, ESPN Women, Hiring Our Heroes, Farmhouse Fresh, and Tri Delta, as well as marketing consulting for Sony Pictures and Warner Bros.' WONDER WOMAN franchise.Sara is a member of the Producers Guild, a 4x Juror for Best Documentary, and on the Women's Leadership Committee for the Global Wellness Institute. A former delegate to the UN and the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and 2x nominee for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur. She has spoken at Apple, Google, and SXSW, and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.Sara previously held positions in media/entertainment including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive which was acquired by Live Media Group in 2013.   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

In Episode 18 of the Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour, we delve into the experiences of three Marine veterans who have successfully translated the rigor and discipline of military service into thriving civilian careers and we feature one transitioning Air Force servicemember who is just starting her job search.For our SOUP segment, transitioning servicemember and HR Administrator, Kristen Cropp shares her journey from serving 20 years in the United States Air Force to her current deployment in Germany . Now part of a SkillBridge program through Allegiant Vets, she is focusing on her human resources training to find a job in the US. Kristen reflects on the fear, the hope and the opportunities that face her as she navigates her last duty station OCONUS. Our expert segment features Sandra Gonzalez, a Marine Corps veteran turned executive coach and vetrepreneur advocate who discusses how she helps clients transition from structured military life to the autonomy of corporate careers and entrepreneurship. Sandra provides actionable advice on overcoming self-doubt and leveraging military precision for business success. Learn more about Sandra at www.sandragonzalez.comIn our 1-4 year veteran segment, former Marine, Justin Griffis recounts his transition during back to the US from Okinawa Japan during the onset of COVID-19 and his subsequent career growth as a project manager and sales professional. Justin emphasizes the value of education and adaptability, and is grateful to the opportunities in a new state. He shares how the Hiring Our Heroes program and continuous learning shaped his career trajectory.Completing our episode, our 5+ year veteran segment welcomes sales training expert, Donnie Boivin, a former Marine turned million-dollar sales coach, author and podcaster of The Growth Mode. Donnie speaks about the parallels between military service and entrepreneurship, highlighting how skills such as discipline and negotiation can create a foundation for sales and business leadership. Check out Donnie at: https://donnieboivin.com/Tune in to hear these veterans' inspiring stories and draw from their lessons to navigate your career path with valor and wisdom.Support the Show.X CHANGE Podcast Series will showcase future podcasts on exciting topics. You're listening to our inaugural series, The Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour; your boot camp for conquering civilian terrain. Join Us: Hear from those on the journey, those who've completed it, and those still transitioning. The civilian career landscape doesn't need to be a minefield. We provide support to keep you moving forward. Our Goal: Empower you with insights from 100 voices, across 25+ impactful episodes. With three guests and one expert per hour, you'll gain actionable guidance for your civilian career journey.Support our show with a subscription through BuzzSprout ($4 a month), you not only empower us, but you support reaching a new audience. For only $3.85 a month, you will be in a unique community of 'helpers' and 'learners' who are bringing these important voices to the podcast airwaves Like and Subscribe on YouTube (Videos): https://www.youtube.com/@XChangePodcastSeries Follow our Audio Only Podcast: https://mil2civ.buzzsprout.com/ Book: CIVILIAN MISSION #1 New Release on Amazon 5 Days After Launch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN699ZLXWebsite: www.xchangepodcast.com Your next mission awaits!

Meet Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey GallowitzRetired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans who coaches employers how to boost productivity and reduce turnover by hiring and retaining Veterans. She helps companies become “Veteran-Ready” through the creation of a Veteran Talent Strategy. Her “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, hire and leverage Veterans' skillsets. She is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For your Service,' The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. She grew up as a Navy ‘brat,' served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer and is married to an Army combat Veteran. Kathy also equips volunteer faith community leaders to build Military Ministries to cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging and spiritual resiliency for military-connected peopleWhy are veterans particularly well suited to work in manufacturing? Well, Kris, you're probably can answer this just as well since you've spent your entire career there. Still, I think top of the list is quality assurance, quality control, safety mindset, and operational discipline. Those are the attributes that align most beautifully within the manufacturing setting But then beyond that is our love for small unit integrity. And with that integrity comes teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie. In the military, we're broken up into small groups and into bigger groups. And it facilitates problem solving, critical thinking, chain of command. And all that stuff mirrors the manufacturing industry, because everybody's got to know their job. You got to do your job right the first time to create that product to meet mission. Then there are other attributes I've heard employers describe military people's anchors. They're anchors because we're used to managing stressful conditions, high ops tempo, and potential conflict. And so we're pretty good problem solvers, critical thinkers, and calm under pressure, so that anchoring has it's ripples throughout the organization and really makes a difference. The other key attributes that I should have introduced way up front are technical skills and aptitudes. Now we may not have the exact training on the exact piece of equipment, but one thing we do do is train, train, train, and train some more. And more often than not, it's technical. Now that wasn't my career. I was in nursing and public affairs and I'm not very technical, but most military people who are interested in manufacturing probably have some sort of technical aptitude that they can bring.And so hiring for character and hiring for aptitude and training is in a manufacturer's best interest because you will get a return on investment by hiring that veteran that may have a different resume than you want. Take a chance, train them. You won't be disappointed.Where do manufacturing employers find veterans?That's one of the biggest complaints employers typically have because they feel confused and lost about how to connect with veteran talent. That's one of the things I do best. First of all, American job centers are all over the country and they give priority to military candidates. So that's a good place to go look.And, as I understand it, most of those job seekers are unemployed. There are also local and national nonprofits that connect employers to veterans and or vice versa, and or prepare veteran job seekers. One of those is Hiring Our Heroes. One of those is 50 Strong. But you can go look in your local community and look at how you can find veteran talent. They are around certainly there is varying quality, but you could go talk to your Department of Veteran Services (VA). They should have some general understanding of where to find those kinds of services. Of course, if you have a

This week on The Exit: Among everything Sarah Hirsh Bordo has done in her career, from being a marketing executive at Paramount Pictures and MGM Studios, the owner of several acquired businesses, and a 15x award-winning filmmaker, she might now mostly describe herself as an impact-focused creator. Through her production company, Women Rising®, which was named as one of the most “Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women-Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine, Sara has used her storytelling skills to become an advocate and a mentor for female founders and women-led companies. As far as how she chooses what businesses to get involved with, she says “I start things because I think they're missing. I don't start things because I think I can do them better than somebody else”. While her exits are accomplishments in themselves, she defines her success in entrepreneurship more as building something behind messages she believes are needed. For more details and insights from her entrepreneurial journey, listen to the latest episode of The Exit. Sarah Hirsh Bordo is a 15x award-winning filmmaker and Founder/CEO of empowerment production company Women Rising®, named "One of the Most Innovative, Interesting, and Purpose-Driven Women Led Startups to Watch” by Inc Magazine. Sara's client storytelling work includes national and global work for partners like Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi, ESPN Women, Hiring Our Heroes, Farmhouse Fresh, and Tri Delta, as well as marketing consulting for Sony Pictures and Warner Bros.' WONDER WOMAN franchise. Sara is a member of the Producers Guild, a 4x Juror for Best Documentary, and on the Women's Leadership Committee for the Global Wellness Institute. A former delegate to the UN and the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, and 2x nominee for Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur. Sara previously held positions in media/entertainment including Executive Director of Interactive Marketing at Paramount Pictures, VP of Digital Marketing at MGM Studios, and CEO and Co-Founder of NowLive which was acquired by Live Media Group in 2013. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahirshbordo/ Website: https://www.womenrising.com/ Website: https://autoimmunesurvey.com/ For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: https://flippa.com/exit -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

In this podcast episode, we speak with Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh (Program Manager at Hiring Our Heroes) about her experience as a military spouse and how she is transforming the Mil-Spouse employment world. Lydiah shares what she does to stay sharp as a leader, her leadership AHA moment, advice for new leaders, and details her approach to change and challenging moments in her life.  To contact Lydiah:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiahowiti Website: http://HiringOurHeroes.org This podcast is sponsored by:  Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, Inc. (FAVOB)  Website: https://www.favob.net  and  A Hero For Kids Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.AHeroForKids.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Triple Nikel  Website: https://triplenikel.com/theleadershipvoidpodcast 

On this week's Soldier For Life Podcast, we talk with Hiring Our Heroes Senior Director COL (Ret.) Adam Rocke about the resources and opportunities Hiring Our Heroes offers to help connect the military community with meaningful employment opportunities.

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient who's serving as Honorary Captain at Saturday's Flyers game and Sunday's Eagles game as an ambassador for Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes. First, Pitts tells us about his service, explaining why it's hard for so many Veteran's to talk about their service, particularly Medal of Honor winners who saw some horrible things. Then, Dom delves into Pitts' Honorary Captain status, asking him a favor at the Flyers game, yearning for more fighting in the greatest show on ice. Then, Pitts tells us a bit about Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes initiative, explaining why he's gotten involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and telling how listeners themselves can help some vets. Then, Dom spends the remainder of the hour discussing the rise of antisemitism in the United States as the conflict in Gaza continues. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Dom welcomes Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor recipient who's serving as Honorary Captain at Saturday's Flyers game and Sunday's Eagles game as an ambassador for Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes. First, Pitts tells us about his service, explaining why it's hard for so many Veteran's to talk about their service, particularly Medal of Honor winners who saw some horrible things. Then, Dom delves into Pitts' Honorary Captain status, asking him a favor at the Flyers game, yearning for more fighting in the greatest show on ice. Then, Pitts tells us a bit about Toyota's Hiring Our Heroes initiative, explaining why he's gotten involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and telling how listeners themselves can help some vets. Then, Dom spends the remainder of the hour discussing the rise of antisemitism in the United States as the conflict in Gaza continues. (Photo by Getty Images)

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:  Jon Rembold, Hilton Head Island Airport Director, on the terminal expansion  Craig Wymer, Hiring Our Heroes, on employing transitioning military personnel  Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Superintendent of the Beaufort County School District, on the upcoming Bond Referendum

On this episode, three retired military officers—Hiring Our Heroes' Adam Rocke, Cleveland Clinic's Pat Rios and CBRE's Michelle Butters—discuss how veterans can help companies overcome skilled labor shortages and share advice on transitioning from military to civilian life.

Show SummaryMilitary Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. About Today's GuestElizabeth Garcia is the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. In her role, Elizabeth focuses on strategic planning, team building, business development and strengthening partnerships. Elizabeth is a seasoned military spouse of 21 years and currently serves alongside her active-duty husband, an Army Aviator, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She joined Hiring Our Heroes in September of 2017, helping to launch the pilot for the MilitarySpouse Fellowship Program in Maryland. Over the past six years, she has launched other programs at Hiring Our Heroes and served in other roles to include Senior Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program and Communications Director. Elizabeth serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse employment and educates on issuesimpacting the military community. Before her career at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth was a communications professional and Emmy-award winning television news reporter, but, like many military spouses, experienced numerous military moves which negatively impacted her career. These experiences drove her to advocate for military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.Elizabeth has a bachelor's degree in communications from Texas State University and serves as an Executive Advisor for the 25thInfantry Division. She is the recipient of the State of Texas's Yellow Rose of Texas Award and an inductee of the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto. She resides on Oahu, Hawaii with her husband, RJ, and her daughter, Ella. Her son, Grant, is entering his plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army! Links Mentioned In This EpisodeHiring Our Heroes websiteHoH Military Spouse Resources Military Spouse Fellowship ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org    Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

After a two-year pause in producing this podcast, JB begins this new season by sharing his experience of transitioning out of the U.S. Army following a 23-year career, and how he pursued his passion for sports. He details his need for assistance during his military transition and discusses three Veteran Service Organizations that he contributes to his success outside of the military. You may find more information about these organizations and others mentioned in this podcast through their websites below: - The Leader Transition Institute: https://www.leadertransitioninstitute.org/ - The Honor Foundation: https://www.honor.org/ - FourBlock: https://fourblock.org/ - Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/ - Still Serving Veterans: https://ssv.org/ - USO Pathfinder Transition Program: https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-program - Veterans Business Outreach Center Program: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program - Onward to Opportunity: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/ - Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ JB also discusses the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report that was published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and how 16.8 Veterans commit suicide daily. You may read the full report at: https://news.va.gov/108984/2022-national-veteran-suicide-prevention-annual-report/ If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

IN THE NEWS Why Hipsters Are Invading American Legion Posts THIS WEEK'S GUEST Lydiah Owiti is a foreign-trained and certified attorney with master's degrees in international development management and project management, and a foreign-born military spouse. Lydiah shares the unique challenges she has faced and how she now advocates for other foreign-born military spouses and helps raise awareness of issues facing military families of color. RAPID FIRE America Celebrates 50 Years of Volunteer Force, But Faces Tough Recruiting Environment The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army's tactical bra. It's not S.A.V.E training at Post 904 impresses department commander Special Guest: Lydiah Owiti .

In this episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, host Chelsea Selby talks to Erik Andersen, a Principal Research Associate in Georgia Tech Research Institute's (GTRI) Electro-Optic Systems Directorate (EOSD). This episode introduces listeners to the “Hiring Our Heroes” U.S. Chamber of Commerce program, which Connects organizations such as GT and GTRI to the military community to create economic opportunity and a strong /diversified workforce. Through Hiring Our Heroes, GT and GTRI get an insider look at service members' separation from the military and how we bring them into the GT/GTRI community of researchers.  The Podcast discusses what the underlying concepts and principles of military separation are, why they are important at Georgia Tech and GTRI, and what implications these concepts have on the future hiring of military members, their spouses, and other veterans.  Talking Points  In this episode, listeners will hear about:  Who is Erik Andersen, what is his background, and how did he come to GTRI via the HOH Program.  What is the HOH Program and how does it fit at GT and GTRI.  What is an HOH cohort.  What military members are eligible to take advantage of the HOH program.  The formal process used to engage transitioning military in HOH.  What types of experience do these members bring to the table for GT and GTRL  What comes first,--HOH participation or the hiring of candidates at GTRI?  Who pays for HOH members' time.  Key points of contact in the state of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Georgia Tech Research Institute.  Resources  Links  https://gtri.box.com/s/2e6odt0004muxkwhkucn7e1oc61khqlp (Andersen Bio)  https://gtri.box.com/s/wer36fhd25qwqtr08r5nekt25hyhfkrn (Key HOH Dates 2023/2024)  https://gtri.box.com/s/5p8hy7tk01dkaoutsgw89r19u3fs2c4d (Link to GTRI HOH Overview)  www.hiringourheroes.org (HOH National Program URL)  tdekryger@uschamber.com (Georgia POC for HOH, US Chamber of Commerce)  laura.hessler@asc.gatech.edu (Georgia Tech POC for HOH)    Episode Credits  Host, Chelsea Selby, chelsea.selby@gtri.gatech.edu  Guest:  Erik Andersen, erik.andersen@gtri.gatech.edu   Producer, David Landry, david.landry@gtri.gatech.edu    Announcer, Eric Klein, eric.klein@gtri.gatech.edu    Editors, Christopher Weems, christopher.weems@gtri.gatech.edu; Monica Ngando, monica.ngando@gtri.gatech.edu   Audio Engineer, Amanda Kieffer, amanda.kieffer@gtri.gatech.edu    Email Us  Have feedback or additional questions about the podcast? Reach out to podcast@gtri.gatech.edu. 

Ready for an episode that promises to transform your perspective? We've got a special one for you today, bridging military precision with cutting-edge technology. As your hosts, we are ecstatic to bring forth the voices of veterans Philip Anderson and Golden Hoodie, David Scott Nava, who successfully transitioned from their military careers into the Salesforce ecosystem. The episode covers their unique experiences, the skills they carried from the military to their new careers, and their invaluable tips on how to navigate this transition.The heart of this episode lies in the stories our guests share. From Philip's journey fast roping from helicopters to a Deloitte consultant, to David's commitment in helping others make the same transition, we traverse a variety of experiences. They reveal the unique skills veterans can bring to the job market - problem-solving, quick learning, conflict management - and how to articulate these strengths in a way that resonates with civilian employers. But it's not just about transitioning - it's about thriving. Philip and David emphasize the importance of networking and relationship-building, ideally two years before transitioning. They provide insights into how to stand out in a challenging economic environment and share resources such as the 'Hiring Our Heroes' program. This episode is not just a guide to transition from a military to a civilian career, it's a roadmap to success. So gear up for a conversation that combines resilience, adaptability, and tech-savviness, all in one.

Did you know that 59% of employers have reported that veterans perform ‘better' or ‘much better' than their non-veteran peers? Catherine recently spoke with Adela Wilson at Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) and LaTisha Phillips at Onyx Renewable Partners L.P. about how HOH, through Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)'s Solar Ready Vets program, is enabling veterans to transition back to civilian life with new clean energy careers. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) & has allowed veterans like LaTisha to leverage their military experience to support the energy transition. Adela spoke about the impact of the program and the other renewable energy companies they work with, such as Silicon Ranch Corporation, FTC Solar, Inc, DNV, SunPower Corporation, and Omnidian, and how they support veterans in developing the skills they need to succeed in cleantech. LaTisha talked about how she decided to work in solar energy, how her military skills translated, and what she's most excited about working on at Onyx. HOH currently collaborates with companies like Microsoft, 3M, LinkedIn & Lowe's Companies, Inc., as well as myriad renewable energy companies. If you're an employer interested in partnering with HOH, or a veteran looking to transition into clean energy, get in touch with HOH directly: https://bit.ly/439uT8Y.If you're looking for your next role in cleantech, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. If you're a cleantech employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier candidates, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. 

Even in our current thriving job market, many military spouses face challenges in finding meaningful careers. On this Life. Style. Live! podcast episode, Elizabeth O'Brien, Executive Director of Hiring Our Heroes, and Tiana Carter, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at USAA, share insights into the initiatives and plans being developed to support military heroes and their spouses. This is the Life. Style. Live! podcast on the All Indiana Podcast Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Rocke, Senior Director for Events and Programs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast's Memorial Day episode and discussed the different programs that provide meaningful work opportunities for military members and spouses as they transition back and into civilian life.  Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council Will Attig, joined the Memorial Day edition of the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization. Attig also discussed the long term goals for the Council, as well as community outreach efforts the Council has participated in worldwide.

The pandemic sparked many changes in how we live and work, and among them is how we now center mental health and wellbeing in our lives.  Mastercard's own Future of Work initiatives support the ways people show up as their authentic selves, with the flexibility and understanding to do what's best for their wellbeing.  On the latest episode of “Inside the Circles,” Mastercard's podcast about the future of work and the topics of now, host Latoya Bennett-Johnson chats with Schawn Branch, a lead program manager in our Data & Services business and a co-lead for our SALUTE Business Resource Group for veterans, about what can often be a drastic transition for former military members.  A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point who joined Mastercard after a 28-year career in U.S. Army, Branch is passionate about helping those serving find opportunities for employment after leaving the military. He was hired following a 12-week corporate fellowship with the Hiring Our Heroes program that gave him the opportunity work at Mastercard while still enlisted. The conversation about mental health in the military has evolved significantly, Branch says, from being something not discussed to now being talked about openly. “It takes a lot of strength to ask for help,” he says.

IN THE NEWS Unhoused Veterans Will Get New Apartments in West LA, Though VA Is Years Behind Its Promises THIS WEEK'S GUEST SteerBridge founder Robert Schroder shares how his military career, a job at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and even two weeks spent at Mississippi American Legion Boys State helped lead him to create a company that pairs the talents of veterans and military spouses with cutting-edge technology and connects them to federal government and corporate clients. RAPID FIRE American Legion Service Officer saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life Army Guard sniper team wins International Sniper Competition Special Guest: Robert Schroder .

Matt Louis is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army and is currently a leading expert in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He is the author of the best-selling and award-winning book Mission Transition, which provides practical guidance for veterans, their families, and employers during the transition process. Matt serves as the veteran Transition Assistance officer for his West Point class, is a National Speaker for the US Chamber's Hiring Our Heroes program, advises the nonprofit Soldiers To Sidelines, and actively serves several other veteran collaboratives around the country. Matt holds an MBA in Operations and Finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Point, and is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, holds the ASCM organization's Certified Supply Chain Professional designation, and is a certified Project Management Professional. In addition to his work with veterans, Matt is also the President of Purepost and previously led global strategy and transformation projects at Deloitte, the largest professional services firm in the world. Before Deloitte, Matt held global operational, production, and quality roles in multiple General Electric and Procter & Gamble divisions. He has also authored articles and reports for various publications and organizations, including Deloitte University Press and the Department of Defense. Matt's book Mission Transition has received multiple awards, including Gold Medals for Non-fiction Military and Business/Career/Sales at the 2022 International Readers' Favorite and 2021 eLit Book Awards, respectively. The book has also won several other awards, including the 2021 Nonfiction Authors Association Silver Book Award and the 2022 Global Book Awards Bronze Medal in the War & Military category. Matt is a sought-after speaker and advisor on veteran transition and is actively involved in various veteran collaboratives and organizations.

Shaw Industries offers a wide range of resources to its military veteran workforce, including ShawVet, Hiring Our Heroes and Home For Our Troops. Micah Pye, talent acquisition specialist, served in the U.S. Marines and has been working for Shaw for the last seven years, recruiting both former service members and non-service members alike. He shares his military experience, how he now uses this experience to help other service members integrate into civilian life and establish a career in the flooring industry through Shaw, and how Shaw's programs work to benefit their military workforce and those in the community. 

Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with director of diversity talent acquisition at Booz Allen, Tom Downs. Learn about the challenge of transitioning from the military to the corporate workforce, how Booz Allen considers the entire military family in our recruiting and support process, and what each of us can do to make the transition smoother for everyone. One of Booz Allen's long-standing partners in this journey is the Hiring Our Heroes organization. You can learn more about Hiring Our Heroes at hiringourheroes.org and Booz Allen's Military Talent community at careers.boozallen.com/talent/military.

Watch Related Episode 6: Tiered Grail System Episode 35: FOMO Episode 36: Special vs. Limited Editions Watch Review: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ZO9209 Veteran Related The HOH Fellows Programs Corporate Fellowship Program Military Spouse Fellowship Program Caregiver Fellowship Program Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Information Session 24 Jan Admin Donate to the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative This episode is sponsored by Mushi Watch Straps, a Veteran-Owned Company that makes stylish, durable, and fairly priced watch straps and accessories. Give them a visit for all your watch strap and accessory needs and use discount code “VET10”for 10% off your entire purchase at checkout: www.mushiwatchstraps.com Visit https://www.watchrolling.com/ for Veteran Resources, articles, and more cool watch-related stuff. For WatchRolling.com merch: https://www.watchrolling.com/merch (a percentage of all proceeds will go the Veteran's Watchmaker Initiative) and remember, at WatchRolling.com-"You make the watch; the watch doesn't make you." While Dial 988 then Press 1 is a new option for contacting the Veterans Crisis Line, the original number: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, remains available, and Veterans can continue to reach out via chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/ or by text to 838255. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchrollingpod/support

Happy New Year! Chad Jespersen retired from the United States Air Force in June 2021. With the COVID 19 pandemic ramping up as he was preparing to transition out of the service, he was forced to find innovative ways to network, which he did, including extensive use of Zoom and other online tools to meet people who could help him with his goal to find his next career. What was clear from our conversations, both this one and another that we had offline, Chad is a person who not only talks about the importance of networking, but practices it. Familiar with the numerous programs such as Hiring Our Heroes, Candorful, Fourblock, and American Corporate Partners, Chad is a walking encyclopedia. Now working for Unisys in HR and acquisitions, Chad is a great source for information and tips about making the transition from active duty to the civilian sector. His LinkedIn profile is available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-jespersen/

Col. John Hutcheson discusses his experience with Hiring for Heroes training, coaching, and mentoring service that helps service members and families prepare for a career outside the military.  For more information on Hiring our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org and our guest: John Hutcheson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshutcheson  Host: Jack Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-h-gaines/  The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association. Tesla Government and LC38 Brand sponsor this episode.

More than 200,000 transitioning service members depart the military each year. For veterans and military spouses, finding civilian employment that suits their skills and abilities can be a daunting task. This Veterans Day, we're spotlighting the amazing work of Hiring Our Heroes, a nonprofit arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that connects the military community with companies—creating economic opportunity and a strong, diversified workforce nationwide. Through hiring events, fellowships, and digital programs, Senior Director of Programs and Events, Crystal Cochran, helps the military community transition to the civilian workforce. Listen to learn: The unique skillsets veterans and military spouses can bring to their roles Why it's good business to hire military community members Tips for veterans and military spouses on translating skills and developing a network How organizations can get involved with Hiring Our Heroes  The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast on your favorite podcast player.

Welcome to a special Veteran's Day podcast hosted by AVANT Sr. Director of Security and Kyle Hall and Adrian Tilston of Resourcive. In this episode, they discuss how they bring on transitioning veterans and explore their own journeys of transition. Join us and learn how to capitalize on talent that can help you move that needle. “It doesn't matter how big or small your organization is if you're hiring right now. There is a program that can get transitioning veterans into that through Skillbridge. There are so many organizations, from Hiring Our Heroes to Shift or a whole myriad of programs, to help transition veterans and get them into your company. You really don't have a reason not to be leveraging this, because it is so easy and it's such a high payoff,” said Adrian Tilston.

Veteran Related VA Link: Virtual Hiring Fair for Law Enforcement, Security & First Responders HoH Link: Law Enforcement, Security & First Responder Virtual Hiring Fair Registration 20 October 1-3pm EST HoH Resources Link Watch Related Rico's Watches Podcast: Episode 99: The Life of a U.S. Navy Diver with Petty Officer 2nd Class Brock Stevens @deepsea_edc on IG Admin This episode is sponsored by Mushi Watch Straps, a Veteran-Owned Company that makes stylish, durable, and fairly priced watch straps and accessories. Give them a visit for all your watch strap and accessory needs and use discount code “VET10”for 10% off your entire purchase at checkout: www.mushiwatchstraps.com Visit https://www.watchrolling.com/ for Veteran Resources, articles, and more cool watch-related stuff. For WatchRolling.com merch: https://www.watchrolling.com/merch (a percentage of all proceeds will go the Veteran's Watchmaker Initiative) and remember, at WatchRolling.com-"You make the watch; the watch doesn't make you." While Dial 988 then Press 1 is a new option for contacting the Veterans Crisis Line, the original number: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, remains available, and Veterans can continue to reach out via chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/ or by text to 838255. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchrollingpod/support

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE  WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Josh Bieler - President/Founder of Vector Force Development, LLC, #151 on INC 5000 2021 and Vector Services We talk about the following and other subjects The Military Connected Community Vector Force Development and Vector Services Being of Servitude U.S. Air Force Josh's Bio Josh started his career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, working in acquisitions, operations, and finance for the US satellite launch program at Air Force Space Command, as well as the Air Force Propulsion Laboratory. After military service, Josh worked in the telecommunications industry from 2007-2016. He started on the finance side before moving into Business Development and Operations, last serving as COO for a company with operations in 19 U.S. states and the oversight of projects in Italy and Korea. After consulting for several years, Josh started Vector Services and Vector Force Development to provide opportunities to military veterans in the utility and energy industries. Since Vector's beginnings in 2016, Josh has grown the company to national recognition with operations in over 25 states and four operating divisions. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship from Pepperdine University. He is an active volunteer in the U.S. Air Force Academy liaison program and currently serves as the Treasurer of the Puget Sound Association of Graduates and a youth basketball and soccer coach. Josh's Social Media Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-bieler-a307142/ Josh's Email: jbieler@vectorfd.com Vector Force Development Website: https://www.vectorforcedevelopment.com/ Vector Force Development Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vectorforcedevelopmentllc/?hl=en Vector Force Development Careers: https://www.vectorforcedevelopment.com/careers Vector Services Website: https://vectorservicesus.com/ Vector Services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vectorservicesus/ Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Josh's Advice If you're a Veteran out there that needs help, reach out. If you're someone that knows a Veteran out there that needs help, don't wait, reach out. I know a lot of people sometimes have hard times. Just make sure you're reaching out to the right people. Don't wait. Our Affiliates Close.com - If you hate your sales CRM or know that you inevitably need to make a change because what you have is not working, certainly check out Close. It's quick and easy to set up and sales rep adoption is extremely high! Give their trial a shot. PeopleKeep - If your company has 49 or fewer employees a PeopleKeep personalized benefits advisor can evaluate whether a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is right for your business. Reach out today to get your questions answered. https://www.peoplekeep.com/cavnesshr Everee Payroll - Run payroll or contractor payments from anywhere in seconds with just one swipe on a mobile app. Focus on growing your business instead of on compliance. We remit, file and report on federal, state, local and unemployment insurance taxes, as well as handle your W2s and 1099s. https://offers.everee.com/cavness-hr CavnessHR - CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com

This week Joe is joined by Kira Caban, a flexible work expert and global communications lead for Instawork. Instawork is an application based platform that connects flexible workers with hourly shifts at a variety of businesses in their local area. There are over 15,000 businesses on the app in various industries to include hospitality, retail, and logistics. Instawork has partnered with Hiring Our Heroes to connect the military community with the flexible work opportunities available through Instawork. Instawork gives military spouses and Veterans the opportunity to find work around their schedule and that can move with them as they PCS. Learn more about Instawork here.      About Our Guest  Kira Caban is a flexible work expert and leads global communications for Instawork. Her insights have been leveraged by CBS News, CBS Mornings, Fox News, and others. She has worked with some of the nation's leading brands and thought leaders to discuss and provide technology-driven resolutions to the industry's most pressing challenges.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.     About Our Sponsors Sabio If you're considering a job in software engineering, I highly recommend checking out Sabio. Sabio is a Coding Boot Camp and Developer Community that's been training veterans since 2013 and can help you transition to a full-time career in tech within a few months! Sabio is not your average bootcamp—in just 17 weeks, you'll not only learn to code, but gain real-life experience and graduate ready to start a real, high-paying tech job Visit sabio.la/onthemove to learn how you can use your VA benefits to enroll.   Navy Federal Credit Union  Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union lets you experience more. From everyday commutes to your next big vacation, the Flagship credit card earns you 3X the points on travel, so you can get rewarded for wherever you're headed next. Plus, this premium travel card has a low annual fee of $49 and 2X the points on all purchases outside of travel; meaning, the rewards don't have to end even when the vacation does. The Flagship credit card also comes with up to $100 in credits toward TSA Precheck or Global Entry and reimbursement on an annual Amazon Prime membership.  Learn how you can earn up to 3X points on travel and more with the Flagship credit card at navyfederal.org. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.     Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 445 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

Today Suzi is joined by friend, People Operations at Merging Vets and Players and military spouse, Lisa Parameter to talk about being your own person and creating the life you deserve. As a military spouse for more than 20 years, Lisa utilized every skill in her playbook to navigate the many adventures and wide array of cultures living in numerous locations across the country and overseas. Her relentless drive to contribute at both her work and in her community required her to continually upskill and transform to compete in regional labor markets. She values her paid professional work and her volunteer experiences equally knowing both contributed to environments of improved social and economic prosperity.    In the workplace, Lisa has held a variety of business roles to include marketing, sales, operations, human resources, finance & accounting, eCommerce, and information technology.  In 2017, she blended this diverse background into the creation of Call Sign Coffee Company, a bootstrapped venture that has grown from a simple idea into a scaled operation with a dozen products and multiple customer segments. In addition to meeting the needs of individual consumers with great coffee, Call Sign provides financial and in-kind support to veteran service organizations and military family focused non-profits. As a result, in 2019, the company gained national recognition and Lisa received the first of its kind Military Spouse Entrepreneur Impact Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes program.  Additionally, Call Sign was featured in the U.S. Chamber's Small Business Quarterly Index, Q3 of 2019. Lisa BioLisa joins Merging Veterans and Players with a breadth of business experiences. She knows that ideas are easy, execution is difficult, success takes a lot of hard work, and culture is at the heart of every winning team and gets to where you need to go. Lisa has primarily been engaged in a range of start-up ventures, either as a founder or early-stage business partner. Her own companies include an e-commerce product company, as well as a human resources consulting business and an art & design business. She's also been the operations and human resources director for a technology consultancy in Palo Alto, California as well as the chief financial officer for a non-profit established to support the commercialization of defense related technologies across the country. Lisa supports several groups to include serving as a board member for Camp Alliance, Inc, an Arkansas based non profit focused on improving opportunities for military members and their families. She also recently assisted the evacuation of Afghan refugees through Evacuate our Allies (EOA) based in Los Angeles, California.Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com if you want to be a guest on Be Crazy Well Podcast. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Follow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home Wellcominghomewell@gmail.comvetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org

The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian. Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be. Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.

With Slalom actively partnering with Hiring Our Heroes, the outcome brings a whirlwind of excitement to our new hire, Kayla Greer. French teacher turned certified technology consultant, this military spouse shares her experiences and the opportunities to join a diversified workforce.  Tune in to hear more about her experience and visit www.hiringourheroes.org to learn more about the programs available today. Contact: Kayla Greer Tags: Hiring Our Heroes, military, veterans, military spouse, Navy, career change, pivot, Salesforce, Salesforce fellowship, ID&E, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

We are calling our shot! It's the military spouse takeover where Act Now Education is helping 1,000 military spouses launch their careers…This is a podcast special.I have an active-duty military spouse who's an extremely active member of the military engagement community. She's volunteered for Hiring Our Heroes, served as the director of Service2Software, served again as a Director for Vets2Industry, and is now the Vice President of American Corporate Partners (ACP). Join me on this podcast to hear all about Leslie's organization and the Military Spouse Takeover with Act Now Education!Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-coffey/American Corporate Partners Website:http://www.acp-usa.org/Act Now Education Website:www.actnoweducation.com

Military personnel serve our country in countless ways, but sometimes the transition to private life can be difficult. To help ease that transition, Deloitte participates in Hiring Our Heroes—a collaboration with American businesses to create job opportunities for veterans post-service. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with three veterans who are participating in the program with Deloitte to find out how they're faring during their transition and what lessons they've learned.

On today's episode, Galen, a Japanese American Army Special Forces Veteran joins me. We dive into the details of how he was able to navigate through the muddy waters into his role in the private sector (Operational Efficiency Program Manager).  The resilience you learn in the military goes a long way, especially during your transition into a new role. Galen shares his mindset, how he made his decision to enter the private sector and how he ultimately made his military transition successful.  I didn't have a chance to meet many Japanese Americans during my time in the Army so it was pretty cool hearing fellow Japanese Americans' success. If you're on the fence about staying in or getting out you DEFINITELY need to listen to this episode!Resources mentioned during the episode:Commit FoundationFourBlockHire HeroesHiring Our HeroesOnward to Opportunity (O2O)PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificationsSpecial Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF)VeteratiGalen's LinkedInConnect with me and let your thoughts:WebsiteInstagramEpisode Music, Episode Artwork

About Today's GuestsTina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.As PsychArmor's new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor's pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans. Elizabeth O'Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.In the last six years, O'Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role. As Senior Director at HOH, O'Brien evolved the military spouse program's event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program's research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O'Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States. Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O'Brien spent over a decade coaching college women's basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii. Links Mentioned In This EpisodePsychArmor: About UsFreedom Learning Group Web SiteStatement by President Bush in His Address to the Nation, September 11, 2001Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 1Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 2This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramProducer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

About Today's GuestsBecky Scheusner is a multi-faceted professional leading with an altruistic mission to do the most good for the most people. Primarily Becky works in Business Development for WWC Global - a small, Women-owned government contracting firm based in Tampa that specializes in providing practical, innovative, and budget-conscious business solutions to the government. Becky has also served in several volunteer roles focused on the military-affiliated community including Lead for the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Professional Network - winning the Hiring Our Heroes 2020 Network of the Year award - as well as founding the MHA Gap Initiative. Prior to that, Becky served 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a Musician and in 2018, she earned her BA in Urban Studies from Brown University. She finds great fulfillment in raising her two boys, gardening, and making meaningful connections!Ms. Suzanne Novak, President, ERUdyne Inc has extensive real-world emergency management and disaster response/recovery experience, working with all levels of the government (Federal, Tribal, State and Local) as well as Private Sector. She applies this knowledge and experience when developing training courses and emergency management exercises for her clients. Ms. Novak has served as the Private Sector Subject Matter Expert on numerous National Level Exercises including NLE 2011, Capstone 2014, and NLE 2018. Additionally, she has provided support to numerous other regional and state exercises in multiple roles. Her company ERUdyne, also develops exercises and training geared towards Senior Leaders responding to crisis management situations. In 2018 during a real-world response, she led a team of Rapid Respondersdispatched to Puerto Rico to support a client responding to Hurricane Maria. Ms. Novak led the operation from ERUdyne's Business Resilience Center in Kilmarnock VA. Ms. Novak sent the team to Puerto Rico with enhanced technology capabilities to support the client which included drones, satellite communications, mobile radios and other equipment needed to maintain communications and provide situational awareness near real time based on island conditions.Ms. Novak provides consulting services to public and private sector clients in support of their business continuity/emergency management and response and recovery efforts (planning, exercises, and operational reviews). Additionally, she provides strategic consulting to small businesses with technology-based products/services developed to improve homeland security and emergency management practices (mitigation, prevention/protection, response and recovery). In this role, Ms. Novak also serves as the Subject Matter Expert on all National Security and Emergency Management projects. Ms. Novak is developing a Private Sector driven Exercise Framework as well as a Recovery Focused model to assess long term recovery impacts on business and the community (rural, urban, and suburban).Ms. Novak led the effort to launch ERUdyne's Drone Flight School in 2018, which became the UAS Academy in 2020, focused on training public safety, military in transition and veterans, and other students interested in obtaining their commercial drone pilot's license (Part 107 certification). She remains an integral part in the program development and course delivery focused on crisis management and emergency response. Ms. Novak led the ERUdyne team's effort to enter the Drones as a Service market and in November 2019, ERUdyne was one of four companies in Virginia, out of fifteen total, that won the UAS Services nationwide contract led by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Association of State Procurement Officials.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeMHA Gap Initiative on LinkedInMHA Gap Initiative on FacebookHampton Roads Veterans Career CompassERUdyne on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Veterans and Higher Education. Eighty five percent of student Veterans are older than 24 and almost half of student Veterans are parents. In addition to their military background, these students enter higher education with very different needs than traditional college-age students. These higher education courses are designed to help learners better understand some of the challenges returning service members face in academia, as well as to provide information regarding how to help ease the transition.These free courses were developed for educators of student Veterans. In this category, one can find our cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for lecturers, professors, instructors, advisors, and support staff who teach, support and engage with student Veterans at colleges, universities, and trade schools. Check out the link to the course series here: https://psycharmor.org/higher-education/  This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

About Today's GuestElizabeth O'Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.In the last six years, O'Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role. As Senior Director at HOH, O'Brien evolved the military spouse program's event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program's research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O'Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States. Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O'Brien spent over a decade coaching college women's basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeFreedom Learning Group Web SiteFreedom Learning Group on TwitterElizabeth O'Brien on LinkedInEmployment Opportunities at Freedom Learning GroupPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course that Elizabeth presents, The Job Search for Military Spouses. In this course, Liz shares a process for creating an effective job search strategy with the goal of finding meaningful employment in today's market. At the end of this course, you should be able to: describe the types of preparations to make before starting the job search, determine which aspect of a job is most important to you, identify places to start your search, and list specific military spouse resources that can help you in your job search. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/the-job-search-for-military-spouses/  This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

About Today's GuestRetired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel is the CEO of Operation Gratitude, whose mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder Heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide. Since 2003, Operation Gratitude has mobilized millions of volunteers nationwide and impacted over 3 million deployed Service Members, their children left behind, and First Responders, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Wounded Heroes and their Caregivers, as well as COVID-19 Frontline Responders. Schmiegel's role is to oversee strategic planning and build national partnerships to further Operation Gratitude's reach as a preeminent military support organization while expanding hands-on volunteerism to help bridge the civilian-service divide in communities across America.Prior to Operation Gratitude, Lieutenant Colonel Schmiegel founded Hiring Our Heroes – a nationwide grassroots campaign run through the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment in hundreds of cities across America. Since its inception, Hiring Our Heroes has held more than 1,000 job fairs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on military installations overseas. To date, more than 500,000 of our nation's heroes have been hired as a result of the program. He went on to serve as the first-ever President of Thanks USA, expanding the scope of its mission from providing post-secondary, need-based scholarships to military spouses and children to include Pathways for Patriots, an innovative program to provide meaningful employment for the scholars upon graduation.LtCol Schmiegel is a Class of 1989 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel after 20 years on active duty. In addition to an early combat tour to Kuwait for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Schmiegel served as the principal adviser to the NATO commander from 2003-2006, deploying to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Schmiegel also wrote the strategic plans for NATO's training mission in Iraq, its increased presence in Afghanistan, and disaster relief operations for Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan. In 2008, Schmiegel served as the military assistant to the special envoy for Middle East Regional Security and deployed to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he worked with Israeli and Palestinian authorities on the peace process.Kevin lives in Arlington Virginia with his wife Laura. When he is not working, he focuses all of his time and energy on their five children and two dogs.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeOperation Gratitude Web Site: https://www.operationgratitude.comPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. When you think of a military leader, what comes to mind? There are several stereotypes and myths regarding military leaders that are common Among those who don't have a connection to military personnel and culture. This course identifies. four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside service members and veterans. Tom Creiger, veteran and chief operating officer of PsychArmor also covers how the training that military personnel have received has endowed them with a set of skills and responsibilities that make them an asset to the workplace. Find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/myths-facts-military-leaders/.This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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