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Send us a Text Message.Marc Lopez joined the Army 20 years ago and started his career in the intelligence field as a linguist. He transitioned over to become a warrant officer and is now a cyber warfare operator who is preparing to begin a SkillBridge program before he retires. When two of Marc's closest friends retired three years ago, he was inspired to begin preparing for his own retirement to ensure a successful transition. Using his background in intelligence, Marc decided his first step was to create notes. He uses Microsoft OneNote to organize his notes and has created tabs for every facet of his transition including his family, LinkedIn and informational interviews. With so many job opportunities in the cyber field using very different titles than the military, Marc knew he needed to better understand civilian terms. He leveraged LinkedIn to find veterans in the cyber field and then set up calls to learn about the various roles and the day-to-day responsibilities. He began to build a glossary of terms that helped him understand the civilian equivalent of cyber roles in the military. From his informational interviews, Marc found several mentors that helped him answer important questions to narrow his focus. With retirement right around the corner and over 2+ years of transition preparation, Marc has taken advantage of several resources such as the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, Veterati, ACP, FourBlock and TAP to ensure a smooth transition. He took nuggets of information from each resource and began to find common threads. Resources like this podcast don't change the fact that the transition journey is full of curves and unexpected challenges, but they do help service members prepare for the unexpected. The genuine connection and relationships that Marc has built with other people continues to enrich his life. Marc has conducted over 50 informational interviews in 3 years. He learned quickly that a customized note through LinkedIn got better results than a generic, template introduction. Before sending a connection request, he took the time to study the person's profile and included any commonalities in his customized note. Marc prepared for each informational interview by having questions prepped and staying within the allotted time frame. Knowing your worth in your chosen industry is important. One of the best ways to assess your worth is through informational interviews. Once you've built rapport in the interview, share your experience and any education or certifications you've completed. Ask the person what level they think you are at and what salary range you can expect. Salary.com, Glassdoor.com and the Bureau of Labor Statistics are excellent resources as well. Remember that salary isn't just about the pay. Benefits can play a significant role when deciding to accept or pass on a job opportunity.The average adult changes careers 7-9 times in their life. It's okay to make a change or pivot completely. Companies have come to expect applicants to have many prior job experiences. If you find that you've made a wrong decision on a job, figure out how you can gain value from the experience and make a plan on how to find a better fit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at AAFMA, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association is the longest-standing nonprofit association offering life insurance, wealth management, mortgages, survivor assistance and more. AAFMA is dedicated to helping servicemembers be ready for life after the military. AAFMAA would like to offer you their free Transition Timeline, a guide to help you create a solid military transition plan. Let AAFMAA help you get ready for your next step by visiting www.aafmaa.com/ll4v.

While serving as an active-duty US Navy officer, Jai Salters is also the founder and executive director of ACT Now Education and founder and CEO of his own consulting firm. He has a mission to get 1000 military service members and their spouses employed by the time he retires from the Navy in 2027. He has already helped hundreds of people successfully navigate their transition.When Jai hit the 10-year mark in the military, he made the decision to continue until retirement. Without a college degree or any certifications, he knew his options would be limited if he separated at 10 years. Determined to make the most of his next 10+ years, Jai began researching different education programs and opportunities. He was amazed at the plethora of information and shared his new knowledge with colleagues. ACT Now Education started as a brief that focused on the resources that Jai had discovered. From there, Jai went on to earn 17 certifications, an associate degree and a bachelor's degree. Today, ACT Now Education focuses on upskill and reskill resources. Most resources are free with a handful costing very little. ACT Now serves as an advocate for organizations offering free certifications and partners with organizations like Coursera and Project Management Institute (PMI). ACT Now has developed several cohort-style training programs that provide business suits, resume services, interview prep and access to Fortune 500 mentors. Every Saturday, Jai hosts a virtual meeting that is open to all service members and their families. He brings on guest speakers to help service members, veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Attendees will leave with a 21-page resource guide and a transition checklist. Last year alone, Jai helped over 150 people get jobs. Many of these people utilized ACT Now Education or learned about different opportunities through Jai's LinkedIn posts. In 2021, ACT Now went online and has grown substantially in the past 3 years. As a nonprofit, the organization relies on the support of companies like Microsoft. Through his networking skills and the success of ACT Now, Jai regularly has employers and federal agencies reach out to him to help fill open positions. Jai's ultimate goal is to revise the TAP program. He envisions modernizing the class and streamlining initiatives like SkillBridge to maximize positive outcomes. He credits organizations like Veterati, The COMMIT foundation and American Corporate Partners (ACP) for providing additional resources beyond those found through TAP.Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22Connect with Jai at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters/Explore ACT Now Education at https://actnoweducation.org/Download the AAFMAA transition timeline at https://aafmaa.com/ll4vSUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this with other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!AAFMA, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association is the longest-standing nonprofit association offering life insurance, wealth management, mortgages, survivor assistance and more. AAFMA is dedicated to helping servicemembers be ready for life after the military. AAFMAA would like to offer you their free Transition Timeline, a guide to help you create a solid military transition plan. Let AAFMAA help you get ready for your next step by visiting www.aafmaa.com/ll4v.

Shawn Welsh recently retired from the US Army after serving in the intelligence field, but he started his transition years prior. Using his intel skills, Shawn took advantage of 26 military transition programs and obtained 7 different certifications. He currently works in business continuity and is the host of the VET S.O.S. podcast, which he launched in May of 2022.Shawn teamed up with a fellow transitioning service member, and together they explored different events and programs in the months leading up to his retirement. One of the most beneficial events for Shawn was experiencing a Who Ya Know Show Career Summit. This event allowed Shawn to understand what civilians are looking for in a new hire. The Who Ya Know Show encouraged Shawn to start his own podcast. As a result, the VET S.O.S. podcast launched with their support and sponsorship. Through LinkedIn, Shawn connected with others who recommended programs like FourBlock, Vets2Industry and Veterati. The tagline for the VET S.O.S. podcast is Don't drown in the sea of transition; grab the S.O.S. lifeline. With thousands of transition resources available, the amount of information can be overwhelming to navigate, not to mention time consuming to research. To help service members organize their military transition, Shawn hosts different organizations each week on his podcast and allows them 30 minutes to showcase their services.Shawn recently presented at the VET Summit and shared his tactic for organizing the 40,000 VSOs to a more manageable number. He narrowed down his top 3 VSOs to Vets2Industry, The KEY Community and 50strong. Vets2Industry hosts virtual events that bring in 200 attendees and dozens of vetted recruiters and organizations. After the event, a summary is emailed to all the attendees for their reference. The KEY Community and 50strong also offer virtual events and networking opportunities.  Of the 26 military transition programs that Shawn participated in, Veterati ranks in his top 5. The informational interviews with the mentors at Veterati helped him figure out what he didn't want to do. Another organization that Shawn used was American Corporate Partners (ACP). The mentor he was given was such a good match that they continue to regularly talk. FourBlock hosts companies and recruiters that are interested in hiring veterans. The COMMIT Foundation and Leader Transition Institute round out his top 5. Shawn was methodical in his transition preparation. He and his wife had many conversations about finances, moving and career paths. After settling on a location, he networked and conducted informational interviews to help him find his focus. From there he used Hire Our Heroes to find an internship in business consulting. The internship became his current full-time job. You may be wondering how Shawn was able to use so many resources during his transition and still fulfill his military duties. It's not that he had leadership that just let him stop coming to work. Instead, he planned ahead and started 2 years prior to his retirement. Little by little, he slowly went through the programs and earned certifications. He fit in informational interviews when he could and took advantage of virtual opportunities.Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22Connect with Shawn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnwelsh00/ Listen to the VET S.O.S. podcast at https://vetsospodcast.com/SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this with other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

After serving 21 years as a soldier in the Army, Army National Guard and Active Guard Reserve, Matthew Langseth retired in 2019. His first post-military role was working for 3 years as a Knowledge Manager for an organization that supports the Army. He is currently the Military Veteran Programs Coordinator for the City of Tucson and is the Marketing and Events Director for Vets2Industry. After working 3 years for the DoD, Matt decided to go in a completely new direction. After landing a role as the Marketing and Events Director for Vets2Industry, Matt took advantage of Coursera's educational resources and earned several applicable certifications. Matt encourages people to research their passions and figure out what really drives them. Find mentors in the field you want to pursue and set up informational interviews. Research job postings and make a plan to upskill or reskill. Consider finding mentors through Veterati, American Corporate Partners (ACP) or LinkedIn. People want to help, but you need to ask. Leverage your free year of LinkedIn Premium and take advantage of free courses through LinkedIn Learning. Even though you may stumble in the beginning, your hard work will produce results.Matt credits networking for his career success. LinkedIn is a platform that has allowed him to stay connected to the military community while providing an opportunity to meet new connections who have become lifelong friends. In addition, LinkedIn has given him educational tools and resources and provided him with job opportunities. Matt uses his network to help others reach their goals. While staying humble, hungry and genuine, Matt believes LinkedIn is the best platform for career transformation.As a volunteer for Vets2Industry, Matt interacts with many service members each month. Most transitioning service members have similar struggles with the biggest one being figuring out what they want to do next. Finding your focus is the first step in your military transition. It will dictate what resources you decide to use, who you choose to network with and how you craft your resume. Starting the transition process early will allow you the time to research career fields and conduct informational interviews. Matt admits that it took him the 3 years he worked for the DoD to find his focus. Realize that your focus may change over time. Be open to new opportunities. The second biggest struggle transitioning service members face is learning how to translate their skills. If Matt were to transition again today, he would find out what he really wanted to do and then use the appropriate resources. In 2019, Matt was using the trendy resources of the time and checking the boxes instead of putting in the hard work of finding his focus. He likens it to fishing with no bait or the wrong bait. Matt encourages transitioning services members to find a focus, make a specific goal and then use applicable resources to achieve the goal. Use volunteer work to gain experience in the civilian sector.Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22Connect with Matt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewplangseth/Check out Vets2Industry at https://vets2industry.org/Join the waitlist for the resume writing course Lori is building here: https://www.nextforvets.com/resumeSUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this with other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

The MisFitNation Show chat with U.S. Army Veteran, and Entrepreneur  Annette Whittenberger Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this chat. We started the week off with a great live chat with Charles Smith released our chat with Danny Brassell, and now we bring you, Annette Whittenberger. This is a chat you will not want to miss. Enjoy episode 271! of The MisFitNation! Annette is a military spouse of 24 years, a mother to a daughter, 22 yrs old; and a son, 19 yrs old. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and 4 months as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.  She retired in Nov 2016 and fell into being an Accidental Entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness.  Since her retirement she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering, and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog is A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.  Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide”. Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope.   Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, Annette continues her work as a mentor, consultant, public speaker, author, and podcaster and shares resources from nonprofits who are like-minded and like-hearted when it comes to Mental Health.  All of our latest episodes and videos can be found here: https://www.themisfitnation.com This episode YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/L2_s5CCj3rA Support us here: https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast #army #veteran #spouse #mom #entrepreneur #host #vetsinpodcasting #vetsinradio #chemdawg #resilience #mindset #mentalhealth #hmg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman sits down with retired combat veteran and animal advocate, Annette Whittenberger. They discuss how powerful rescue animals can be for helping our veterans and people suffering from PTSD. Annette shares her story and how she overcame the urge to end it all with the help of her rescue dogs in her segment titled: Who Rescued Who? She is also the host of the podcast, A Wild Ride Called Life.Watch the original video HERE!Annette is a military spouse of 24 years, a mother to a daughter, Haeli (21 yrs old; and a son, Blaze. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and 4 months as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. She retired in Nov 2016 and fell into being an Accidental Entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide”. Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope. Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, Annette continues her work as a mentor, consultant, public speaker, author, and podcaster, and sharing resources from nonprofits who are like-minded and like-hearted when it comes to Mental Health. For more information please go to www.awildridecalledlife.comTune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com

David is a retired Naval aviator living in the Jacksonville area. David currently works for Bank of America, a position he earned through the BoA Global Technology and Operations Military Development Program. He is extremely active in the veteran support community serving with organizations like VETS2INDUSTRY, Operations New Uniform, Vets on Tap, FourBlock, and Veterati.

US Army veteran Jonathan Fisher spent his military career in aviation maintenance. When he decided to retire, he also made the decision to start his next career in the IT industry. Using SkillBridge as a launching pad to land his first role with start-up company, ByteChek, Jonathan worked as an Auditor and GRC Engineer. With financial trouble looming due to economic uncertainty, Jonathan and his coworkers unfortunately lost their jobs. However, using the power of LinkedIn and relying on his network, Jonathan was hired into a new role within a week. Jonathan is no stranger to the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. In fact, this is his third appearance. On this episode, he brings fresh perspectives on the military transition and a realization that it continues long after retirement. Jonathan started networking and connecting with people years before he retired from the military. He reached out to organizations like Veterans2Industry, Hire Our Heroes, FourBlock and Veterati and took ownership of his transition. After making the decision to dive into the IT field, Jonathan practiced the basics through CompTIA A+ and Security+ to gain a foundational knowledge of the industry. It was only after talking with mentors that he realized his military skills gave him an edge that could help him bypass an entry-level position. His previous career in aviation maintenance had given him significant experience with risk assessment, documentation management, quality assurance auditing and problem solving – skills that lined up with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) roles in IT. Accepting his first role with start-up, ByteChek, Jonathan reflects on the experiences that allowed him to grow professionally. Being the 7th hire for the company, Jonathan influenced the work culture and had the opportunity to influence future hires as a member of the interview panel. He enjoyed the diversity in his new workplace and learned how to become more inclusive. Jonathan played a pivotal role in the standardization and building of processes at the organization. When he lost his job due to company financial problems, Jonathan leaned into his network on LinkedIn. Within 6 days of posting his availability for a new position on LinkedIn, Jonathan interviewed and was hired into a new role. While at ByteChek, Jonathan continued to build his network with people in the IT industry. Keep your connections fresh on LinkedIn and start to build your network beyond the veteran community, even when you are happily employed. To end this episode, Jonathan urges servicemembers to make time for their families. Start building good relationships with family members and don't be afraid to reach out and seek professional help on how to be a better spouse and parent. After taking a more active role in the lives of his children, Jonathan has seen improvement in these relationships. Remember, the military transition is much more than finding a job, and it involves the whole family.Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22.You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfisher11/To learn more about how to navigate the military transition with your family, click here for Season 1 , Episode 8 with Ben Killoy.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

Bruce Thompson is an advocate and supporter of all things military, Veterans, and military spouses. Retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant. Currently spends his time working with transitioning service members, Veterans, and military spouses with their military to civilian transition planning, execution, and employment search. Currently working with Talents ASCEND/Veterans ASCEND. Has also served as the Vice President of Vets2Industry, Co-Chair of the Northeast Florida Community Veterans Engagement Board, mentor on Veterati with over 900 hours volunteered, and multiple other groups and associations.

I have been talking a lot about mental health this week and erasing the stigma in seeking care, so could not think of a better time to bring Annette on the show. Her work has inspired countless others to seek care, and she is now using her trauma-focused healing to make a difference within the music industry. Join us as we discuss her military journey, mental health, and her next chapter as a musician using music to help heal.     Annette Whittenberger is a military spouse of 24 years, mother to a daughter, 22 yrs old, and a son, 19 yrs old. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and four months as a Chemical officer, including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. She retired in November 2016 and became an accidental entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement, she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering, and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares her life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide.” Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope.   Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on E-mentor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, She is also known as Ann Whitt, Independent Music Artist. She is a current graduate from the Musicians Institute out of Hollywood, CA as an Independent Artist. She is a songwriter who has been using her mental health journey to create songs that relate to so many of us. She wants to create music by using our words, thoughts, feelings, and everything in between to show that we can come out of the darkness and make something beautiful. Annette is passionate about sharing our stories through various forms of creativity and music is the next step on her journey.                          Find Annette: www.awildridecalledlife.comVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, Brock speaks with Carlos Lopez, a connection facilitated by Veterati. Veterati is a platform for connecting service members with common goals, career searching , and networking. Carlos is former SF with specialty in intelligence and after 20 years of service, is seeking a job in data science and analytics. Veterati allows mentees to reach out to and connect with people in specific fields visible through LinkedIn which is why Carlos reached out. We discuss the skills needed to enter the data science field, landscape of jobs available, how to decide what sector to go into, and how to tailor your resume to experiences to the job with experiences in the military. Show Notes: (02:14) - Carlos introduction (05:05) - How to narrow your job search (09:19) - What are your current interests and what formed those conclusions (12:30) - Applying interests to sectors and specific job types (19:23) - Going deep into one programming language or casting a wide net (29:26) - Taking experiences from the military and leveraging those on your resume (37:29) - MBA experience and how the military makes everything easy (42:03) - Specific company search The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/. Follow along: • Brock: @BrockHBriggs • Instagram: Scuttlebutt_Podcast • Send me an email: scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com • Episodes & transcripts: Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

Amber Kulesza served 12 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. Her transition was unexpected, and she wasn't given much time to plan. Despite these challenges, she navigated through the transition with the help of a robust network and leveraging certifications to upskill. After working in human resources for the State of Florida, she took a year to travel, decompress, explore career possibilities and position herself for her next chapter. The transition process is just that, a process. It doesn't happen overnight and isn't complete once you land your first role. Most veterans will tell you they are still transitioning in some way or another. When Amber made the decision to continue her service in the reserves, she was given the opportunity to attend the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Like so many service members, she created her LinkedIn profile and let it sit, untouched. Six years later, Amber began the process of separating from the reserves and was not able to attend TAP again. She took it upon herself to begin aggressively connecting with people on LinkedIn and having intentional conversations. Her transition occurred pre-COVID and certain technology, like Zoom, was not commonplace. Living in California with a goal of relocating to Florida, it became apparent Amber needed to move to Florida to continue the job search process in person. Amber earned her B.S. in Social and Criminal Justice with the intent of pursuing law enforcement. Injuries prevented her from continuing that path, so she made the decision to learn about human resources in the civilian sector. Having worked in HR for the Air Force, Amber thought it would be a smooth transition. After conducing informational interviews, she realized HR in the military versus HR in the civilian world were very different. Amber connected with Onward to Opportunity to learn more about the industry and earned her PHR certification.After 16 months in an HR position and realizing the industry wasn't right for her, Amber made the decision to take one year and travel across the country with the intent to decompress and plan her next chapter. She engaged her network once again and met many connections in person during her travels. Although she didn't necessarily know the job title she wanted, she identified the skill sets she wanted to use and relied on her network to help her plan next steps.Amber reflects on the mental shift of leaving the military. She felt the loss of her military family and their support. After Amber was separated and building her network through LinkedIn, she found a new support system in programs like Veterati and American Corporate Partners. These groups offered her a safe environment to ask questions, learn about careers and focus on her unique value. She checked her ego and opened herself up to listening and learning. Amber discusses the importance of learning how to ask for assistance during the transition process.Many people are afraid to take big risks and make big changes. Amber acknowledges that she was fortunate to have the opportunity to take a year to travel and explore. Having a space of time between your next career and the military is important – even if it's just 2 weeks. Give yourself time to decompress and recalibrate. Amber stresses the importance of having a solid network to lean into and reminds people that your job, whether in the military or after, does not define you. You did not do the military alone, neither should you do your transition alone.Head over to the Lessons Learned for Vets YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22 to hear a bonus clip of lessons learned from Amber's transition.You can connect with Amber at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-kulesza/SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

What do you want people to know?  Do you go more than skin-deep with people in the workplace?  Enrique Acosta Gonzalez started a podcast because he wanted to right a wrong as Guy Kawasaki says.  He says we need to be more careful about who we choose to be leaders.  Who can empathize the most?  Who is the most fit?  We pick people for the wrong reasons.  Leadership is a choice.  Hastiness is a pitfall!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   Enrique is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC, and has served as an Executive, Veteran & Advocate, Board Member, Non-Profit Administrator, Speaker, Mentor, Coach, and Avid Volunteer. Over the past 20 years, Enrique has held numerous executive advisor and senior positions while serving in the United States Navy and civilian sector. Through education and training, he helped strengthen organizations, providing sound decision support and creating open communication at all levels. Enrique also helped formulate and implement policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, and training of personnel.   He is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He was named 2013, 2014, and 2017 Mentor of the Year, and recipient of the inaugural 2014 Chief John Dungan Jr. Oceanographer of the Navy Award for exceptional leadership. He was also awarded The Arnold Fletcher Award and inducted into the SALUTE National honors society for his academic achievements.   Enrique was named on the power list of the Top 200 (#76) thought leaders to follow in 2021 by Peoplehum, and nominee of the top 30 Global Guru's list for 2021 by Global Gurus, for his work in the leadership development arena. He is a sought-after John Maxwell certified coach, trainer and speaker and is an avid mentor in three national and international organizations. His impactful delivery of leadership truths leaves the listener with renewed hope and energized to regain their position in leadership and make an impact in their sphere of influence.   He is an award-winning podcaster, with four shows focusing on leadership development and career success. He was named the 2021 Active Duty, Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards, Media Professional of the Year by The Rosie Network. His down-to-earth approach to leadership has gained him notoriety as one of the most sought out leadership trainers.   Enrique remains involved in the Armed Services as an active volunteer for various projects and non-profits, earning him the esteemed Bronze, Silver and Gold President's Volunteer Service Award. His methodical and heart-centered mentorship style has been praised by mentees and colleagues alike.   He graduated from the Navy Command Leadership Course, Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, holds an A.S. from Excelsior College, a B.A. in Natural Sciences and Mathematics from Thomas Edison State University, and is currently completing his master's in organizational leadership with Regent University.   Enrique is involved in several national and local organizations; namely Veterati, Veterans Business Initiative (VBI), Camaraderie Foundation Mentor Leadership Program, The Rosie Network Service2CEO Program, and the Central Florida Navy League. Connect with Enrique:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/enriqueacostagonzalez/ triadleadershipsolutions.com Connect with Reena https://linktr.ee/bettercalldaddy twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts Subscribe and drop a five-star review, me and my daddy would love to hear from you https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy        

Jason Madden is a former CI officer, and since his transition to entrepreneurship from the military, Jason has dedicated significant efforts helping other veterans. He gives of his time to such organizations as Veterati and Recruit Military, and is expert in assisting and supporting veterans to achieve their future goals. If you're transitioning currently or have recently separated, this episode shares valuable information on programs, resources and strategies to help you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dointhething/message

After serving 10 years as a pilot in the US Navy, Mark Rothschild was ready for something new. Knowing his strong work ethic, his need to connect with people and desire for a career where pay was connected to effort, he decided on a career in tech sales. After completing a training program to gain a base foundation on the tech world and a framework for how to be successful in sales work, he was hired at a vet-friendly company. On this episode, Mark shares his transition story, programs he used to build his skills and insights into why veterans make successful salespeople.After researching tech training programs, Mark chose Tech Qualled – a program designed for transitioning service members looking to make a career change into sales. Mark experienced challenges and recognized his identity was still tied to his military services during the first few months in his new role. Overcoming his setbacks and reframing his mindset, Mark is now enjoying a lucrative sales career.The first piece of advice Mark offers to anyone transitioning, regardless of industry, is to ask questions in your new role. In the military, he acknowledged that he often sat in the back and did not ask questions with the goal of blending in. When asking questions realize that people generally want to help but also come prepared when seeking help from a coworker or manager. Do your own research and share your insights. People are more likely to want to build on your own findings than do your work for you. Find a veteran mentor or buddy at your workplace or in your industry that you can bounce ideas and questions. Veterans need to have a safe avenue to ask questions and a productive area to level up on industry knowledge.The second piece of advice Mark shares is finding a way to build systems in both the transition process and in your new role. Every veteran knows how to mission plan. Why should the transition, job search and first 90 days in a new role be any different?Mark discusses how to leverage sales programs to gain training. While Mark utilized Tech Qualled when he transitioned, there are many options now including the SkillBridge program. Research all of your options, find a program that partners with the company you want to work for and then start networking. Sales often gets a bad rap. Most of us instantly go to a place in our mind of a sleazy used car salesman. However, a career in sales offers the opportunity to be compensated for your efforts and help people and companies solve problems. Mark discusses how he views his role in sales as both a guide and an instructor. He shares how his product or service will address a problem and walk the customer through what a partnership would entail. For people who may be nervous about how to make money while they are building their sales skills, Mark encourages looking for positions that offer a base salary. Veterans have several skills that transfer into a career in sales. Those who have worn the uniform learn and adapt quickly and are able to instruct and teach others. Good salespeople teach their customers about their problem, tailor their message to the people they are interacting with and take control of the situation. Any veteran has encountered this methodology in the military. Mark is a mentor with Veterati and often talks with mentees about the importance of networking. Please head to the Lessons Learned for Vets YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22 to hear a bonus clip on Mark's networking recommendations.You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjrothschild/Explore Tech Qualled by clicking here.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might benefit from the show. 

After spending 27 years in the USAF on active duty and in the reserves as an intel officer, Brian Niswander continues using his background in data and analytics as the founder of Military-Transition.org, an organization that uses data analytics and visualizations to assist with the transition process For 21 years, Brian worked in both the public and private sector in market research and supply chain management within the consumer goods industry. During this time, he noticed trends among transitioning service members. With a passion for ground truth and a quest to dispel rumors and myths, he created Military-Transition.org. as a resource for the transitioning service member and military spouse.Brian discusses the 5 key takeaways from 2 decades of working with TSMs, veterans and spouses. 1) Transitioning will be difficult and challenging because you are transitioning into the unknown. There are ways to reduce the confusion and uncertainty before, during and after the transition process.2) Education and awareness are critical. Vets tend to make the same mistakes as those who have gone before them. Using data, we can study the past to avoid those mistakes. We can learn how to replicate success.3) Transition is personal. Although there are many one-size-fits-all solutions offered across various resources, individual plans tend to be most effective. You must take personal responsibility for your transition.4) Utilize the full range of options and services available to you such as TAP and VSOs.5) Your past does not define your future both in terms of rank and position. Don't feel constrained by your job in the military. Start early to get the education you need to be successful in a new role in the civilian workplace. Do not feel entitled in the civilian sector based on your rank in the military. Data from Military-Transition.org shows 5 actions that veterans say are important for transition success.1)  Start early.2)  Have a transition plan. The process starts with self-reflection. Ask yourself, “What do I want to do? Where does my family want to live?” 3) Build your network through LinkedIn, informational interviews and organizations like Veterati and ACP.4) Learn how to translate your hard and soft skills both on your resume and during an interview.5) Be patient. Your transition will not happen overnight.Brian has published several FREE books that can be found on Military-Transition.org. The transition guidebooks are 20-24 pages in length and are meant to offer information backed by data. A goal of his organization is to be the first point of contact for a transitioning service member. To close out this session, Brian shares a significant analysis of veterans and his discovery of 3 groups of members that transition. No matter what category you fall into, Military-Transition.org has resources to aid in your transition. Please head to the Lessons Learned for Vets YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22 to hear more from Brian about the importance of self-reflection before starting your transition. You can connect with Brian Niswander on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bniswander/You can learn more about Military-Transition.org and access the FREE guidebooks at https://military-transition.org/ebooks.html.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!Connect with me on LinkedIn and check out our website at www.llforvets.com.

Today we have a husband and wife combo. To start we have Bruce Thompson, who is an advocate and supporter of all things military, veterans, and military spouses. He is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant with a proven track record of working with diverse teams to accomplish projects and establish programs. Bruce is currently working with Veterans ASCEND on a special project, and he also worked as the Vice President of Operations for Vets2Industry, Co-Chair of the Northeast Florida Community Veterans Engagement Board, mentor on Veterati with over 900 hours, and a member of the Board for Veterans Village (homeless Veterans tiny home project), and multiple other groups and associations. His wife, Nila Thompson is a Marine Corps spouse and current Chief of staff for Veterans Ascend and she served as a Family Readiness Officer for two commands in the Marine corps and also served as the VFW Unmet Needs Coordinator, and has been taking care of veterans for over 15 years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vets2pm/support

It purely a coincidence that my conversation with COL Walt Foster, USAR, is being released the same week that "Top Gun: Maverick" is released. The connection is that Walt initially entered military service in 1987 to become a naval aviator, thereby giving credence to the scenario in which Maverick could possibly still be serving over 30 years later. There are differences however as Maverick was already a lieutenant in 1986 while Walt entered as an ensign that year. Additionally, Walt left the service to attend law school and eventually joined the Army Reserves, where he had a number of mobilizations, especially since the attacks on 9/11 and is essentially leaving the service like his active-duty colleagues. I had never met Walt before we sat down for our conversation on April 29, 2022, but typical of many of our experiences in the military, the commonality of service was enough to provide a foundation to have the dialogue which you are about to hear. In this episode, Walt talks about his career progression journey, including resumes, Hiring our Heroes (www.hiringourheroes.org) and Veteran (www.veterati.com), and interviewing. Walt is set to start his post-military law practice on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. I am aware, however, that Walt did attend a recent cohort hosted by Blue Water Advisors, and is willing to share his perspective on the value of BWA, HOH and Veterati. You can contact Walt through LinkedIn; his profile can be accessed here.

THE JOURNEY SERIES ↴ O objetivo da série The Journey é compartilhar a jornada de grandes líderes do mercado. Dividir as grandes decisões, principais aprendizados e insights na gestão de carreira e conselhos para quem está apenas no começo de suas carreiras. NESTE EPISÓDIO: DAVE BOSS ↴Líder operações multi-lingual e consultor com realizações contínuas na melhoria da rentabilidade, produtividade, tempo de ciclo e de qualidade para empresas de fabricação de produtos e prestação de serviços a outras empresas.É uma autoridade em Six Sigma e Lean Enterprise. Ele concebeu, orquestrou, e conduziu reviravolta de desempenho de segurança em várias instalações de várias empresas. Tem uma vasta experiência internacional líder e apoiar fábricas e gestão de cadeias de fornecimento. É fluente em Espanhol e Português e é um falante nativo Inglês.A maior parte de sua carreira foi na indústria de energia, trabalhando para empresas como a GE e Westinghouse. Ele também tem experiência em posições de liderança em uma empresa de tratores e uma companhia de seguros, juntamente com consultoria experiência em muitas outras indústrias.Engenheiro Mecânico com um diploma de bacharel de Northwestern, uma universidade top americana, bem como um MBA da Universidade Duke, na Carolina do Norte.Ele também tem ajudado muitas pessoas a encontrar empregos desde 2008, tanto como um voluntário e um treinador procura de emprego remunerado. Atualmente, ele serve como um voluntário com Veterati, uma organização sem fins lucrativos que ajuda militares e seus cônjuges para encontrar trabalho depois de seu serviço militar.TEMAS ABORDADOS ↴00:00 - Apresentação do Convidado04:49 - Trajetória Profissional07:01 - Existe tempo ideal para se passar em cada empresa?10:02 - Qual foi o projeto ou atividade que mais te ensinou? 11:47 - Como você fez para escolher seus cursos/formações?14:50 - Você tem Coaches ou Mentores que contribuíram para sua carreira?18:25 - Qual foi a maior decisão de sua carreira? E como foi o processo de tomada de decisão? 20:55 - Qual é a sua abordagem para a procura por empregos? (Linked in / Networking / CVs26:37 - Qual o seu conselho para os Jovens Universitários com pouca ou nenhuma experiência no momento de procura de emprego? 30:28 - Quais são os próximos passos? Como posso fechar essas conversas, deixando as portas abertas? 35:35 - Quando eu posso enviar o meu CV?37:51 - Qual a sua opinião em produzir conteúdos no Linked in? É uma boa estratégia?45:09 - Qual habilidade ou competência você acredita que seja mais importante para se desenvolver no início da carreira?47:21 - Como você vê liderança especialmente para quem não tem o cargo de Liderança?49:48 - Qual conselho você poderia nos dar sobre o futuro do trabalho?51:35 - Qual conselho você daria a você mesmo no início de sua carreira?Contatos do Dave Boss: - Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-boss/NOS ACOMPANHE NAS DEMAIS MÍDIAS ↴ Telegram ☛ https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFD1nRXH13E... Instagram ☛ https://www.instagram.com/carreira.ta... Facebook ☛ https://www.facebook.com/carreira.talks​ Grupo Facebook ☛ https://www.facebook.com/groups/carre... Linked in ☛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/carr... Podcast Carreira Cast ☛ http://carreiratalks.com.br/carreira-... YouTube ☛ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIR... Tik Tok ☛ https://vm.tiktok.com/GSvd7j/​ Conheça nosso site ☛ http://carreiratalks.com.br/

This week, FourBlock alumna and our new West Coast Regional Director Marina Rabinek joins FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams for a personal conversation about her military experience, her transition after 24 years in the U.S. Navy, how she came to start the Military Women's Collective, and her passion for mentoring female veterans and being of service to others. After completing FourBlock's Veteran Career Readiness Program as a participant, Marina came back to serve as a Career Readiness Instructor for the Virtual West cohort of our program before joining the FourBlock team full-time as West Coast Regional Director earlier this year. In this episode, Marina shares insights from her own transition experience along with advice for fellow veterans preparing to transition. Marina is a teal-haired bilingual Super Connector, master networker, and 24-year U.S. Navy veteran. As the Founder of Military Women's Collective, you can find her working with women-focused nonprofits – mentoring veterans and service members transitioning from the military – on LinkedIn and Veterati. When she isn't taking California road trips, playing board games or video games, or hanging out with her husband, daughter, and three cats, you can find her collaborating with local and national nonprofits and advocating for women veterans by empowering them to feel less invisible, giving them a voice and engaging in dialogue about resources.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

Today's episode is for military members still serving, veterans, and military spouses. Do you or your spouse have a mentor?  Someone you can talk to, ask questions, and bounce ideas off of? Someone who understands your situation and can guide you to your next goal? What if I told you that my guest today is part of network that provides this type of support? And what if I told you, it was free?My guest today is Julianne Maioriello. Julianne is not only a Military and Veteran University Development Counselor with Grand Canyon Univeristy, she is also a mentor for America's Mentoring Network for the Military – Veterati. Veterati provides free 1-hr mentorship phone calls for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses with successful professionals. They are the only Veteran Mentorship Platform that lets you choose your own mentors and as many as you would like!To connect with Julianne:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianne-maioriello-a2ab81167/To connect with Erin: Life After the Uniform Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeaftertheuniformLife After the Uniform Facebook Podcast Page: https://www.facebook.com/ErinSilverPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinsilverpodcast/

Have you ever looked at someone's military transition success and thought to yourself, they are so lucky? After retiring from the USAF as a Chief Master Sergeant, Rich Pelletier seemingly had an easy transition. In his own words, from the outside it looks like he rode a unicorn over a rainbow and landed in a pot of gold in a field of four leaf clovers. In reality, he really put in the work behind the scenes and truly MADE his own luck.Rich landed at Amazon as an Operations Manager, and he shares candidly about his experience there and the company culture. If Amazon is a company you are considering, tune in to hear his thoughts. Rich and I taught a Lessons Learned for military transition at Luke Air Force Base back in 2021 where we shared our top 3 lessons for success in the military transition process. Here are Rich's top 3 lessons:- Don't allow your previous rank or role determine where you go next. Rich was in the armament career field in the USAF, but he focused on the relevant leadership, communication and employee development skills to land his role at Amazon. In fact, he was offered a position higher than the one he interviewed for originally.- He started off by communicating with his family to ensure everyone was on board with the actual retirement from the military the location where they wanted to live. Rich shares how he evaluated the 4 job offers he received during his interview process, which you will find very useful.- Rich was intentional about building a network on LinkedIn and started networking strategically with people in the industry and organizations where he wanted to work. He also gained support strategically where he didn't have expertise, such as resume writing.Here are my top 3 lessons:- Find your focus! This one won't be much of a surprise to anyone who has listened to me talk about the transition process. Listen in to why this is what I consider the MOST important first step in your military transition.  - Don't be afraid to self-market. You are the only one that knows your value and you have to be willing to take ownership and take credit of what role YOU played in your accomplishments in the military. - Network with purpose. We discuss who to connect with, where to network and how to approach your networking efforts in a strategic manner. Rich's example of how to post your career focus on LinkedIn to gain focused networking connections is PURE GOLD! You can connect with Rich on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/richardpelletier/ You can sign up for a FREE mentorship session with Rich on Veterati at www.veterati.comSUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!Connect with me on Facebook and LinkedIn! Or check out our website at www.llforvets.com and listen to the previous episodes here! 

On this episode, I'm talking with Nick Droste from Emergent BioSolutions. Nick is retired from the army and now works as a Supervisor in biotech manufacturing. Nick also volunteers with Vets2Industry a service for Veterans that provides knowledge, connections, opportunities and, more importantly, HOPE, helping Veterans transfer into civilian jobs.This episode not only gives a glimpse into the vast and diverse skills that Veterans have and their applicability to biotech but also opens the door (and mind) to a greater conversation:Transferable skills and the gap the biotech/pharma industry has in leveraging Veterans and other groups for its talent pipeline.Tune in to here:How to leverage transferable skills to land a job in a new industryThe work Nick and Emergent are doing to strengthen their talent pipeline and support the Veteran community, and how you can get involvedWhy diversity of thought is so important and how it can improve productivity, efficiency and performanceGaps in the current HR/Recruiting systems that overlook qualified talent and what to do insteadHow leveraging the skills of Veterans in biotech doesn't only benefit the company, it could save a lifeMentioned in this episode:Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/ and https://vets2industry.org/events-page/ for our monthly networking eventsSHRM Veterans to Work Program: https://store.shrm.org/SHRM-Foundation-Veterans-at-Work-Certificate-Program American Corporate Partners (ACP, long-term mentoring for transitioning veterans): https://www.acp-usa.org/Veterati (self-serve mentoring network): https://www.veterati.com/ and Nick's personal link for mentorship https://go.veterati.com/69mHBU Onward to Opportunity (O2O; certification training for veterans and family members): https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/Connect with Nick on LinkedIn - His profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-droste/BioBuzz article for companies: https://biobuzz.io/seeking-top-biotech-talent-veterans-have-just-what-you-need/BioBuzz article for veteran job seekers: https://biobuzz.io/are-you-a-veteran-on-the-job-market-a-biotech-career-could-be-the-perfect-fit/

Retired Marine Corps Officer, Barron Mills will stop by and provide some transition insight from his experience and the invaluable work he does in the Military Transition space. From being a FourBlock Career Readiness instructor, a mentor on Veterati, and a Board Member with the Camaraderie Foundation, to name a few, Barron has devoted his post military life to building relationships and assisting OUR community when given the opportunity. Let's see what Barron has been up to, On the Other Side.

In 2018, Brian was a U.S. Air Force MSgt (E-7) just starting to prepare for retirement. He was attending transition assistance programs, learning about different retirement options, and trying to navigate how to transition from military member to civilian. But one seemingly innocuous LinkedIn post went viral and changed the trajectory of his path!   Brian started Vets2Industry (V2I) in 2019 as a free resource library for the military community – active, guard, reserve, veteran, military-spouse, dependent children, Blue-Star & Gold-Star Families, and caregivers. V2I serves to connect companies who have opportunities for veterans, those that have specific military hiring programs, those that are on the 100 Military Friendly companies list, and those that selflessly provide Fortune 500 mentors with transitioning service members.  Brian is married with 6 children, resides in Atlanta, is an active alumnus of Centurion Military Alliance, Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, FourBlock, American Corporate Partners, volunteers with VETLANTA, the National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter, and is a student veteran leader and student ambassador at Syracuse University where he is currently pursuing his MBA. To connect with Brian and Vets2Industry:Vets2Industry: https://vets2industry.org/Vets2Industry YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDZxtWk4keXaRuA14D87NgVets2Industry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vets2industry/Career Assistance Resource email: operations@vets2industry.orgFinancial Assistance Resource email: support@vets2industry.orgLinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vets2industry/Veterati: https://www.veterati.com/Four Block: https://fourblock.org/Bunker Labs: https://bunkerlabs.org/You can also find Vets2Industry on Twitter and Clubhouse.To connect with Erin:Life After the Uniform Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/661998918501440Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/erinsilverpodcast/

NAME Bruce Thompson | BRANCH OF SERVICE: USMC CURRENT STATUS: USMC VETERAN, Retired (1992 - 2016). CURRENT OCCUPATION: Vice President of Vets to Industry PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Jacksonville, Florida. In the small farm town where he grew up, there weren't really many options for future careers so, after high school, Bruce Thompson served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Bruce served for twenty-four years (1992 - 2016) in the Marine Corps. Bruce said joining The Corps gave him a sense of purpose, provided training, and a fulfilling career. Key civilian positions were held after retiring from the military. Bruce Thompson Launched Information Blast Florida "Keeping our Military, First Responders, Veterans, and their families informed about events, opportunities and updates (http://informationblastflorida.com/). Bruce was the Director of Public Relations at Veterans Village of Northeast Florida The Veterans Village of Northeast Florida Inc. wants to help impact homelessness in the Military Veterans Community with a Tiny House community & resources for all veterans (https://www.facebook.com/VVNEFL/). Bruce was also the Account Manager at Hire Military. Bruce Thompson, being the veteran he is, shares the following resources with you: Vets 2 Industry (vets2industry.org) |DOD SkillBridge (https://skillbridge.osd.mil/) | The Mission Continues (https://missioncontinues.org/) | Veterati (https://www.veterati.com/) | American Corporate Partners (ACP) Mentorship (https://www.acp-usa.org/mentoring-program) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Have you ever taken on a job without knowing if you'd be able to complete it successfully?Are you interested in Project Management?Then you NEED to listen to this week's episode!Mike and Trevor talk to Shawn Bertholf about his experiences working in Project Management, and how his willingness to take a chance on an opportunity led him to a successful career.Shawn works as a Project Manager, does business development for Vets2Industry, and also volunteers his time with Veterati a mentoring platform for transitioning service members and veterans.Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn and check out the Veterati and Vets2Industry LinkedIn pages.Want to come on the show? We would love to learn from you!Connect with Mike and Trevor on LinkedIn, or shoot them an email at get2vetpodcast@gmail.com, subscribe to our show on Apple & Google podcasts and Spotify, and don't forget to follow the Get 2 Vet Podcast and Community LinkedIn page.Enjoy the show and let us help you Get 2 Vet!

Paul Claxton is an awarded business leader and previous active duty highly decorated U.S. Marine who spent 11 years on active duty and completed 4 total tours in Iraq. He is an entrepreneur and has extensive global experience and reach in a multitude of industries and job functions. By being a proponent of building long-term relationships in business, he exercises a tenacious loyalty and sense of ethics that is unmatched. He is also a proponent of power networking to continuously meet and learn from new people as well as develop new relationships. With these approaches, he has been able to cultivate business relationships with some of the top leaders in business.   Paul has started and led 2 different bootstrapped companies and taken them from conception with zero revenue to over a quarter million in revenues within 60-90 days, respectively.   He currently mentors veterans on Veterati.com and has previously worked at Boutique Headhunting Firms, Fortune 500 Staffing Companies, Marketing Agencies, Military Command Centers, Bootstrapped Startups, High-Growth Startups and Project Management Firms.   In this episode, we discuss: The heart of entrepreneurship as exploring what the world has to offer The discipline a military career provides that lends itself to project management Problem and solutions and the success focusing on the latter brings What to know about the AI when looking at potential investments The far reach that AI plays in many of today's industries I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Paul was so generous to share his better business practices regarding finding solutions and AI's far reach in today's world. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Paul  Websites: www.reciprocityroi.com www.theroboticshub.com www.BAMbusinesses.com Social Medias: USA LinkedIn Paul Claxton | LinkedIn UK LinkedIn Paul Anthony Claxton | LinkedIn Company MEMBER VIEW RECIPROCITY ROI, LLC: Overview | LinkedIn VC TheRoboticsHub   Company Twitter www.twitter.com/reciprocityroi  Company Instagram www.Instagram.com/reciprocityroi Company Facebook www.facebook.com/reciprocityroi  Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-sparks-55611a37/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If I had a broken arm or broken leg, you would not think twice about asking me about it nor providing some level of empathy for my situation. However, if I am struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other emotional difficulty, you would likely shy away from the conversation and avoid it, or you might not even notice my struggle. (As I may also avoid bringing it up as well.) Mental and emotional well-being is mainly swept under the rug yet is crucial for our overall well-being.  Our current society has grown to understand and adopt physical fitness as necessary for our physical health and well-being. Just as the importance of money management for our financial well-being. However, the lack of resources and discussion around emotional well-being is staggering. According to the World Health Organization and 2018 Gallup poll, both found that 2/3rd of full-time employees have admitted to some level of stress and burnout. How do these levels of burnout and stress affect our financial, physical, work, and personal lives? They affect our emotional well-being first.  Today, on The Go Reflect Yourself Podcast, we discuss emotional well-being, mental health, and overcoming stress in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with Author and Neurocoach Rachel Kozy.  More About The Go Reflect Yourself Podcast The Go Reflect Yourself podcast was created after years of being a corporate employee and an independent business owner. Throughout all of those years, I learned that no matter what level of success people had achieved, specifically financial success, often they were still missing something, missing true joy, well-being, and fulfillment.  To truly have the life you want; total well-being, the career, house, family, relationships, car, lifestyle, wealth, freedom, you name it….you must learn what success is and where it comes from, starting with how you think. I help busy professionals, business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, just like you, learn the skills needed to discover their inner brilliance and greatness to thrive in all areas of life.  My goal is to transform the world by mastering the necessary skills to achieve ultimate fulfillment and well-being by using practical neuroscience.  I am your host, Heather J. Crider; I am a high-performance transformationalist, neurocoach, author, and speaker. CEO of Heather J. Crider & Company as well as Founder of Digital Architect Media. However, my main joy and passion are being a mom of two teenagers (wow...teenagers- that's hard to say now!)  A few key takeaways from this episode: How to view mental well-being How to view self-care 2-3 quick micro tips to instantly reduce stress Self-care defined Why mindfulness is key Tune in and as you watch or listen to this special episode. Pause every 5-10 minutes and mindfully reflect on what you just heard. Write down your thoughts, then yawn and stretch before proceeding. MORE ABOUT RACHEL KOZY After decades of suffering from anxiety, insomnia, and depression, Rachel Kozy, MPH, MBA, has devoted her life to studying human physiology, cognitive neuroscience, bioenergetics, and public health in search of answers. She published the book, You're Welcome, a transformational and must-read book discussing mental health, her journey, and how to overcome stress and especially in the wake of COVID-19. Her passion is helping her clients improve every aspect of their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being through her NeuroCoaching practice. Before coaching, Rachel served the US Navy as a Healthcare Administrator, and she also has extensive teaching, medical research, startup, and consulting experience. Additionally, she was selected as a Veterans in Global Leadership and Focus Forward fellow and an Aspen Institute Socrates Scholar.  Rachel is the founder of the Empowered Women Brunch, which connects and inspires individuals who invest in enhancing their personal and professional lives. Additionally, Rachel volunteers with Veterati and American Corporate Partners to provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to military members who are transitioning or struggling to find meaningful work. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Lyrica Classic, a global non-profit that allows undiscovered music to find the recognition it deserves. Rachel is committed to a lifetime of learning and will be joining the Neuroimaging and Informatics program at USC's Keck School of Medicine in the Fall of 2021. Future plans include a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.  You can learn more about Rachel and her NeuroCoaching practice at RachelKozy.com. Check Out her Press Release Here!  Purchase a copy of You're Welcome Connect With Rachel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kozy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.kozzie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelkozy/   More about Heather J. Crider Heather has dedicated her career to learning the most efficient and effective ways to improve performance, happiness, success, and fulfillment while reducing stress and anxiety through practical neuroscience. After battling anxiety and depression for years, Heather had to not only master her mindset but learn how to thrive in all areas of her life.  RESOURCES: To get YOUR copy of  The Go Reflect Yourself: 2021 Self-Reflection To Success Workbook Click here for your copy.  enter the code reflection for a $30 discount. To learn more about me, visit heatherjcrider.com   What You THINK Matters. 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Hear from Diana Tsai, a strong believer that ventures are a force for good. Diana has built multiple social ventures and served humanity since the age of 19, when she was still receiving education from Georgetown University. She is currently co-founder and CEO of tigerstyle, a coffee company that emphasises on cultivating mindfulness with ancient Chinese herbs. As part of her pursuit of polyventuring, she is also co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of twine, a networking platform that sparks powerful conversations at virtual events, as well as chief editor of spiral, a new ethical banking service that's making charitable giving easier. Previously, she co-founded and was CEO of Veterati, a digital mentoring platform that facilitates mentoring conversations between successful professionals and unemployed Veterans. In this episode, Ali and Weilyn speak with Diana about how she embraces her values on her entrepre女erial journey. Learn more about Diana and her ventures here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianatsai/ https://diana.community/ If you also enjoyed the podcast, we'd really appreciate it if you could leave a short review for us! Follow the Entrepre女ers Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theentreprenuersnetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-entreprenuers-network/about/ Podcast produced and presented to you by Stefanie Lee and Bailey Cherry.

Jeff Clark, born and raised in Northern Oklahoma, is an Air Force Veteran with well over a decade of service as a medical logistician (AFSC 4A1X1). He has an MBA from Southwestern College and is currently studying for his Business Doctorate in Strategic Management. After his time in service in the Air Force Jeff returned to government service and has learned valuable lessons on leadership. He believes leadership must be genuine, purposeful, and strategic. Jeff started writing down his thoughts as a form of therapy and creative expression.  In doing so, a love of talking about leadership developed. Jeff Clark continues sharing those concepts, philosophies, and stories through his own writing, as well as his volunteer work with multiple veteran organizations. Veteran organizations he has been using his time to mentor and help veterans are Vets2Industry, Veterati, and The Enduring Campaign. Jeff specializes in non-fiction leadership, and his first book entitled: Hear. These. Truths.: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Leadership Algorithm, through Tactical 16 Publishing will release soon. It will take readers on a journey to build their leadership and become more impactful leaders. Regardless of what industry you are in, his take on leadership will have something for everyone. He built a proven method of applying leadership that is military tested, honest, truthful, and strategic in its intentions. No frills, no BS, just leadership principles you need to know. TODAY. Development of a fiction novel series is also in the works. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Coach Alfredo talks about the importance of mentors whether they be during the military or after you leave the service. Mentors encourage and guide, so leaning towards those that understand transitioning can assist you in searching out the resources you will need to be successful. Mentors may be a comrade, friend or even a sibling, but there are also professional mentors such as American Corporate Partners or Veterati and you can search for them online. So get start in seeking out YOUR best source of mentorship. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Eric Murphy – Business Development Executive at PitchBook CavnesssHR Beta Testing Wait List Sign up Be sure to sign up for the Beta Testing of the CavnessHR platform. www.CavnessHR.co By signing up to our beta testing you will receive 3 months free and after that be locked into our beta pricing forever. Our current beta pricing is: 1-10 people $200 per month 11-19 people $300 per month 20-34 people $400 per month 35-49 people $500 per month REFERRAL BONUS - For each company you refer that signs up for the waitlist, you will receive one free month of HR in addition to the above. CavnessHR Social Media CavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @CavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following The transition from U.S. Army Officer to PitchBook His love of bourbon and hockey PitchBook How he promotes Veteran hiring in tech Eric's Bio Eric Murphy is a former U.S. Army officer who served for 13 years, to include 9 years on active duty as Blackhawk helicopter pilot. While serving he saw operational deployments to both Afghanistan and Europe. He is currently a Business Development Manager at PitchBook Data in Seattle. PitchBook Data is the leading financial data software provider for the private capital markets and is a subsidiary of Morningstar. In his work with PitchBook, Eric helps a diverse set of clients apply and integrate meaningful insights into emerging capital markets. His clients range from large investment banks, private equity groups, and venture capitalists, to pre-seed startups and sole consultants. Eric also mentors servicemembers in transition through Veterati and is an advocate for veterans to pursue careers in tech and finance, specifically in tech sales. He is currently working to promote veteran hiring in tech and helping servicemembers bridge the gap to roles in the tech world. Eric lives in Bremerton, WA with his wife Megan, and their two children. He has a Bachelor's in Geography from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was a rated Pilot in Command in the UH-60M and HH-60M during his time in service. Eric's Social Media Eric's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmurphy06/ Eric's email: eric.murphy@pitchbook.com PitchBook Website: https://pitchbook.com/ Eric's Gift Eric is happy to grab some time with you to talk about how PitchBook can help you. Also if you are a Veteran trying to figure out your transition or want help getting a tech job reach out to him. Eric's Advice Both on the on the Veteran transition side and tech side startup raising money. Use all the tools available at your disposal. Don't be afraid to reach out and seek mentorship. Don't be afraid to hear no. I think the startup founders know that. The Veterans will learn that and they'll learn it's not that big of a deal because they've had worse. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there in transition. When you're fundraising. Don't be afraid to have any conversation you have no matter what the outcome

Paul's motto is Advancing Society Forward and Improving People's Lives. Paul's goal is to accomplish that statement and pay it forward to the world through his business endeavors. He believe we are here to serve others, not ourselves, otherwise we would all live alone, on an island somewhere. We share this world together. He is interested in sustainable development goals, future economies, supporting underserved communities, decreasing dependence on non-renewable resources, and wellness initiatives for veterans. His network includes Government officials across the world, former professional sports athletes, venture capitalists, and other extremely successful entrepreneurs. Most of his domain interest in technology lies in Healthcare, AR/VR, IoT, Smart Technologies, Robotics, AI and Machine Learning He currently serve as a board advisor for tech companies and investment committees. To date, he have started a non-profit, bootstrapped multiple companies and raised capital for others. He is public speaker and I have spoken about business and personal development at quite a number of higher profile organizations such as the Silicon Rotary Club and the International Trade Council. He has also made a number of editorial appearances. He is also a mentor. He is currently Mentor on Veterati.com (My Veterati profile can be accessed here in the Link: https://bit.ly/3rnvoK1 ) and Torch.io (not publicly available) - He believes we learn more from our mentors than we do our seniors and peers. Connect with Paul: Website: https://bambusinesses.com/ +++++ Subscribe to the Podcast! ▶︎ PODCAST | https://bit.ly/3bU6D3l Please Follow & Connect with me! Link's Below ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://tyzerevans.com ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://youtube.com/c/tyzerevans ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://facebook.com/grindsellelevate ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://linkedin.com/in/tyzerevans ▶︎ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/tyzerevans ▶︎ PATREON | https://patreon.com/tyzerevans

Matt Disher, who's post-military career has focused on building and leading corporate military recruitment programs in small and large businesses, offers advice and strategies for transitioning servicemembers planning their own career path. Team Tango talks with Matt about available resources, challenges and best practices for those who are building a career after leaving the military. Special Guest: Matt Disher.

Today we are joined by a true entrepreneurial powerhouse, Joanna Riley, aka Jo. Jo has a diverse and rich background as an entrepreneur, investor, and technology advocate. During her undergraduate year in college, Jo was recruited by the FBI and deployed to Africa and the Middle East to work on case management, terrorism, and drug investigations. After her stint in the FBI, Jo pivoted her focus into entrepreneurship, where she built and sold her first company after only two years in her early twenties. Jo pursued the next chapter in her life by jetting off to China and founding another company called 1-Page. However, she, unfortunately, lost that business to a hostile takeover shareholder situation which we discuss today.  Jo and her many accomplishments have been featured in Fortune, Fast Company, Forbes, The Financial Times, and Huffington Post. Starting again from the ground up, Jo is the epitome of perseverance as she has created and co-founded the company Censia, which is growing exponentially. Tune in to this episode as Joanna shares the experiences and mindsets that helped her become braver, rebuild after setbacks, and how to stay fearless in the face of daunting obstacles.  In This Episode: [05:14] In order to feel like she would fit in as a child, Jo was a bit of a rule breaker.  [11:32] How Jo ended up at UVA in Foreign Affairs and then began a career in the FBI. [23:51] The lack of being able to drive her own destiny at the FBI created a new opportunity for Jo to become an entrepreneur.  [30:26] Jo's company 1-Page that was inspired by her father's book [45:15] What Jo's main takeaway from working at her company 1-Page for six years   [48:15] An unfortunate witch hunt directed at powerful female CEOs happening around the world today [53:24] Preserving from the loss of her company 1-Page and building a new, successful company called Censia, that set out to build a database of people helping organizations find, keep, and grow the best talent in the world. [1:00:03] The advice and words of wisdom Jo would give to her younger self. Key Takeaways: The world is so much bigger than you can imagine: Jo was born into a family of entrepreneurs, and the opportunities and hardships she witnessed growing up gave her a tangible sense that the world is so much bigger than she could imagine, and that there is always an opportunity waiting to be seized. Every experience counts: women often look at their past experiences as failures, Jo has learned to view them as building blocks in every phase of her life and career. Don't worry about what others think: the secret of life is that most people are too busy thinking of themselves to actually care about what you may be doing wrong in your life. Be brave enough to be really good at one thing: once you discover and embrace the one thing you're good at, you can find others to create a well-rounded team to fill in the gaps of where your weaknesses lie. The world has tons of problems to solve: don't be afraid to charge forward and tackle those problems head-on, regardless of what others may think. Bio:  Jo Riley is not one to shy away from a challenge. As a collegiate athlete, Jo's singular goal was to become an Olympic rower, but when fate intervened and an injury left her unable to compete, she began her journey to create a new dream: First as part of the international training unit at the FBI, and then as an entrepreneur determined to solve the biggest problem plaguing businesses today. Today, Jo is an entrepreneur, advocate, a mentor for diversity in technology, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Censia, an AI-powered Talent Intelligence platform designed to eliminate unconscious bias from talent decisions by providing companies with clean and structured talent data that looks past job titles (which are often biased) to reveal people's true abilities and their future potential. Her technology is delivered into any existing talent software via API, giving all companies access to the best talent and unbiased talent decisions. Jo was named one of the Most Powerful and Influential Women by the California Diversity Council and Forbes Next 1,000. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Young Presidents Organization (SF Bay Chapter) and is an active angel investor in early-stage companies. She sits on the Advisory Boards of CerraCap Ventures, Veterati, Perksy, DroneShield Ltd, and is a mentor at Singularity University and Founder Institute. Connections: Find Jo Riley on LinkedIn and Twitter or visit Censia. Check out our website, Potential to Powerhouse, for more details and to learn about past, present, and future guests. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and join our Facebook Community for a deeper connection with the P2P tribe. Grab your free copy of our guide, 4 Daily Habits Essential to Becoming a POWERHOUSE Entrepreneur, and don't forget to subscribe to our show and leave a rating and review. Do you know any other female powerhouses that could benefit from listening? If so, please let them know to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever they like to listen to valuable audio content. Until next time… High Five!

Advocates for spouses of service members in all branches of service and components as well as veterans and their families. They discussed the challenges of being a spouse, a parent, and a full-time employee while their husbands are at home and on the other side of the world serving their country. Amy Apostol,  Navy Reserve JAG Officer Spouse. ADVISOR. Broad attorney skill set, including work in areas of national security, cybersecurity, personnel security and insider threat, policy, compliance, data sharing, privacy, GDPR, and litigation.  Provides client solutions in evolving operational landscapes that require agility and innovation.  Partner with business leaders to empower sustainable, legally compliant actions and policy. Help effectuate change while minimizing risk. Experienced advisor on significant and high-profile issues. BOARD MEMBER. Gamma Phi Beta Facilities Management Company Board of Managers: make decisions about non-profit spending and operational priorities. Mission Hire Me Advisory Board: support fundraising efforts and make key partnership connections. (https://www.missionhireme.com/) COMMUNITY SUPPORTER. Fort Hunt Little League Board of Directors: support community engagement, public relations, and member experience -Be The Good Project Volunteer: support efforts to address food shortages and hunger crisis in the DC metro area EDUCATOR. Adjunct Professor @ Albany Law School. Guest Lecturer on cybersecurity and insider threat issues. Speaker on topics such as cybersecurity, data privacy, insider threat, military families, and women's issues. MENTOR. Provide career guidance and support for law students, attorneys, teachers, IT professionals, military spouses, and transitioning veterans through programs such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring our Heroes AMPLIFY program, Veterati, and Military Spouse JD Network. FOUNDER. Founder and creator of TechnoLawgicGals, a supportive community for women attorneys in privacy and tech. (www.technolawgicgals.com) -Founder and creator of Wattage Careers, a career strategy platform aimed at imbuing energy, creativity, and success into the process of career growth and development.  LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/amyapostol)  |  Email  (amyapostol@gmail.com)  | Kate Hudson, (Active-duty Army officer Spouse).  A passionate civil servant and lawyer committed to improving the experiences of the American public with their government. Over the past seventeen years, I have served in the public and nonprofit sectors at key interaction points for citizens: elections, the justice system, the federal civil service, and government oversight. I work to make the government agencies and systems that serve the American public more accountable, efficient, responsive, and more accessible. I love to learn how the 'sausage' gets made and strive for ways to improve it. LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/katehudsonesq) Email (attorneykatehudson@gmail.com) | Twitter  (KateHudsonEsq) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

On this week's episode of Technically Human, we hear from Evans Wang, a senior software engineer at Area 23, an innovation agency based in New York City. Evans drops some incredible wisdom from his incredible experience as a military officer, a coding boot camp instructor, and a manager turned IC. He talks about the differences between influence and authority, what it really means to manage up, how teaching is a critical component of management, and many more lessons. You won't want to miss this episode. Please share and comment below your thoughts! Also please check out the various non-profits and organizations Evans supports and helps to lead: Operation Code: https://operationcode.org/ Veterati: https://www.veterati.com/ Please also check out https://www.staat.co/ for many more episodes and content around engineering management.

Educated Veteran is a Podcast Series where I discuss and think out loud in my car about issues and questions Veterans are curious about. We all take off the uniform for the last time at some point in our life. But that doesn't mean our life is over. We have to pick up and carry on. Some do this as an entrepreneur working for themselves, others do it in the corporate environment. Regardless of how you turn the page or what the next chapter in your life looks like we all have one thing in common... We all want to be successful at whatever it is we find ourselves doing. Educated Veteran helps you do just that. Educated Veteran... Helping you be just as successful out of uniform as you were when you were in. -Eddie Lazzari --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

to the SisterSisterLiveShowLets welcome Annette Whittenberger Annette is a U.S. Army veteran who served seventeen years and four months as a Chemical Officer. During her service, she had two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She is most proud of the title military spouse of 22 years, mother to a daughter, Haeli (20 yrs old; (college junior at Sam Houston State University) and son, Blaze (17 yrs old; high school senior at Robinson High School). Annette was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Officer from the ROTC Program at Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). She holds a B.A. in Psychology from an M.S. in Environmental Management. Retiring in Nov 2016 pushed her into being an Accidental Entrepreneur to be able to make up for lost time with her children and use her voice to share her story about real-life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement, she has relocated from Fort Polk, LA to Fairfax, VA, to support her husband's military career. Her blog, A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life. She shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she also hosts a podcast titled "The Truths We Hide." Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share and offer others advice, helping them realize they are not alone. Annette is a mentor for veterans on Veterati and military spouses on Ementor. Annette also has a passion for volunteering. She volunteers as a TAPS mentor, Tragedy Assistance Program for children survivors, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Trauma Survivors Network. You can check out more about Annette at the following: linktr.ee/a_wild_ride_called_life Follow SisterSisterLiveShow www.sistersisterliveshow.com www.facebook.com/sistersisterliveshow Follow CJ: www.facebook.com/authorcjiveslopez www.instagram.com/cjiveslopez13 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistersisterliveshow/support

This week I sit down with Travis Long a Mentee of Veterati and his 3-Wise Men, Veterati Mentors Chris McGraw, Shawn Hoadley, and Tim Denman. In this first of its kind interview, you will hear first-hand the impact These mentors and this incredible platform had on one of its mentees. This Mentee/Mentor relationship is unique to every individual and in every relationship. This behind the scenes look will help shed some light on the power of mentorship. We all hope you enjoy this show and more than anything hope you will give Veterati a shot either as a mentee or a mentor or like me, you will decide to become both! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. Mentorship by far is one of the most critical elements to the success of transitioning veterans and their families. Veterati is an innovative mentorship platform that makes being a mentor and finding mentors effortless. Connecting job-seekers to mentors at scale is phase 1 of Veterati's greater mission: to transform job search from a painful experience into an inspiring journey. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Bennett and Eddie share their stories about mentorship and the process of leveraging Veterati as the platform. This discussion spans two full episodes so be sure to listen to Part 1 of this discussion on Episode 172. When we say Veterati is making it happen we are serious! There are a lot of platforms that claim mentorship services but have a hidden agenda. Veterati is one of the most transparent and effective tools available to veterans today! After launching a successful pilot program in November 2015, Veterati opens the platform to Service Members, Veterans, Military Spouses, and Mentors across the country. Since opening, mentees have been averaging 3.7 mentor calls per active user. 98% of mentors report they want to mentor again. Compared with competitors charging job applicants for career coaching and guidance, Veterati has already provided $300,000+ worth of free mentorship to Veterans and Military Spouses, and that number is rapidly rising. Bennett and Eddie are both available on Veterati as Mentors. It's easy! Step 1: Sign Up! Takes less than 60 seconds Step 2: Search for either or both of us Step 3: Click the "Book Me For A Call" Button Step 4: Find and day and time that works for you LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: VETERATI Veterati Transition Center --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Veterati is an innovative mentorship platform that makes being a mentor and finding mentors effortless. Connecting job-seekers to mentors at scale is phase 1 of Veterati's greater mission: to transform job search from a painful experience into an inspiring journey. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Bennett and Eddie share their stories about mentorship and the process of leveraging Veterati as the platform. This discussion spans two full episodes so be sure to listen to Part 2 of this discussion on Episode 174. When we say Veterati is making it happen we are serious! There are a lot of platforms that claim mentorship services but have a hidden agenda. Veterati is one of the most transparent and effective tools available to veterans today! After launching a successful pilot program in November 2015, Veterati opens the platform to Service Members, Veterans, Military Spouses, and Mentors across the country. Since opening, mentees have been averaging 3.7 mentor calls per active user. 98% of mentors report they want to mentor again. Compared with competitors charging job applicants for career coaching and guidance, Veterati has already provided $300,000+ worth of free mentorship to Veterans and Military Spouses, and that number is rapidly rising. Bennett and Eddie are both available on Veterati as Mentors. It's easy! Step 1: Sign Up! Takes less than 60 seconds Step 2: Search for either or both of us Step 3: Click the "Book Me For A Call" Button Step 4: Find and day and time that works for you LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: VETERATI Veterati Transition Center --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Diana Tsai one of the co-founders of Veterati and a serial entrepreneur. We wrap up with discussing the value of using Facebook for your business. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Diana Tsai What is Veterati Business Pivoting Importance of Mentorship Why Facebook is a must for business The musts for all Facebook posts The most underutilized FREE marketing tool LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veterati How This All Started: The Who, What, and Why of Veterati LinkedIn: Diana Tsai Veterati: Kevin Fairbanks Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Emily Harman has 38 years of service to her country as both a Naval Officer and civilian federal employee, retiring as a member of the Senior Executive Service in May 2019. A trailblazer, she was in the sixth class of women to graduate from the U. S. Naval Academy. Emily was the first officer on the U.S.S, Emory S. Land, AS-39 to qualify as a Supply Corps Surface Warfare Officer. Recognized as a role model, she served as a Company Officer and Leadership Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy. Emily served on active duty for seven years and retired as a Commander from the Naval Reserves. As a Department of the Navy (DON) civilian, Emily served in various roles of increasing responsibility as a Contracting Officer. Her last assignment was Director of the DON’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) where she served as the chief advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on all small business matters. In this role, Emily was responsible for policy, advocacy, execution, and advice pertaining to Small Business Programs and personnel throughout the Navy and Marine Corps. Emily finds deep satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals and realize their potential. As a mentor through Veterati, she volunteers her time to help veterans and military spouses accelerate the path to career readiness, job leads, and career opportunities. Emily is the host of the Onward Podcast featuring authentic conversations on facing adversity and moving forward. She is also the founder of the Onward Movement which at least 10,000 people to join us on our journey to release the fear of judgment and confidently move forward to pursue our dreams. She does this by connecting them to an engaged, compassionate community that offers tools, resources, and support as we bravely embrace our authentic selves. Emily received her B.S. in Physical Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and earned her M.S. in Acquisition and Contract Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. What is your biggest obstacle to creating an incredible life? You can book a free 15-minute mentoring session with Dr. Kimberley Linert. Click on this booking link: https://calendly.com/drkimberley/15min Please subscribe to the podcast and take a few minutes to review on iTunes, Thank you If you have an amazing story to tell about your life and how you are sharing your gifts and talents with the world, then I would love to have you as a guest on my podcast. Contact me via email: incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or private message me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/incrediblelifecreator Contact Dr. Kimberley Linert: DrKimberleyLinert.com

Rarely, do you meet someone who checks all boxes of “bad-a$$ery.”Well folks, we found someone who checks all those boxes.We would like to introduce you to, jack of all trades, Retired United States Marine, Bruce Thompson.Bruce has amazed us with everything he does and continues to do for our Veterans and Service Members, AND their families. He is the true definition of a servant leader and Veteran advocate.He is co-founder of Vets on TAP, he is an active mentor for Veterati, active member and Vice President of Operations for Vets2Industry, promoter of all Veteran owned businesses, and so much more.Join the show today to listen for yourself the journey of this amazing individual and hear his heart on why he continues to serve.Connect and Engage with Bruce Thompson today to see if he has a recommendation on the best path for you based on your current journey. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucethompsonmbaEmail: bruce.thompson.mba@gmail.comWebsite: https://vets2industry.com/ : https://www.veterati.com/ : https://www.facebook.com/vetsontap/ : https://fourblock.org/ : https://hiremilitary.us/ Connect and Engage with Jason C. (Boom) Scott for more education about your VA Home Loan Benefit. Jason C. Scott (NMLS: 1160791)Phone: (808) 798-9054Web: https://www.rate.com/jasonsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncboomscott

Enrique Acosta Gonzalez speaks about his background as a meteorologist and enlisted leader in the United States Navy. Mr. Gonzalez refers to selfless leadership with the mindset of helping making people’s lives better and incorporating the personal component of leading others.“Enrique has served as an Executive, Businessman, Veteran & Advocate, Board Member, Non-Profit Administrator, Speaker, Mentor, Coach, and Avid Volunteer. Over the past 20 years, Enrique has held numerous executive advisor and senior positions while serving in the United States Navy and civilian sector. Through education and training, he helped strengthen the chain of command, providing sound decision support and creating open communication at all levels. Enrique also helped formulate and implement policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, and training of Navy and civilian personnel.His performance won him the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He was named 2013, 2014, and 2017 Mentor of the Year, and recipient of the inaugural 2014 Chief John Dungan Jr. Oceanographer of the Navy Award. He was also awarded The Arnold Fletcher Award and inducted into the SALUTE National honors society for his academic achievements.Enrique remains involved in the Armed Services as an active volunteer for various projects and non-profits, earning him the esteemed Bronze, Silver and Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award.He graduated from the Command Leadership Course, Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, holds an A.S. from Excelsior College, a B.A. in Natural Sciences and Mathematics from Thomas Edison State University, and is currently completing his M.B.A with Herzing University.Enrique is involved in several national and local organizations; namely Veterati, CFDC Veterans Business Initiative (VBI), Camaraderie Foundation Mentor Leadership Program, and Navy League of Central Florida” (Triad Leadership Solutions).Triad Leadership SolutionsBob Feller Act of Valor Award FoundationSupport the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)

Annette Whittenberger is a military spouse of twenty two years and she's also a veteran of seventeen years. She retired in November 2016 and fell into becoming an "accidental entrepreneur", able to make up for lost time with her children, use her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness. Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 335 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars 04:06 Tom's introduction to Annette Whittenberger 05:31 An Accidental Entrepreneur 07:36 Created a business, a podcast and a book 09:21 The Wall Between Two Lives - A Memoir 10:35 Podcasting and volunteering 13:24 Coping mechanisms to help others 15:10 What we need to know as civilians 17:00 Kids are just like their parents Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ Annette's website - https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/ The Truths We Hide podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truths-we-hide/id1492522285 Veterati - https://www.veterati.com/ Annette's LinkTree Page - https://linktr.ee/a_wild_ride_called_life Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Repurposing - https://screwthecommute.com/334/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/ Join our Private Facebook Group! One week trial for only a buck and then $37 a month, or save a ton with one payment of $297 for a year. Click the image to see all the details and sign up or go to https://www.greatinternetmarketing.com/screwthecommute/ After you sign up, check your email for instructions on getting in the group.

I'm a proud supporter of our troops and vets, in fact, I have very close loved ones who have served in the military. No matter which branch they serve in, they do a great service in both America and countries abroad. The military has a substantial presence in our lives and whether we are conscious of it or not, they have a brand that conveys that the military is a family, career, a proud institution. No matter our individual impressions of military life, we automatically believe that by joining that we will be granted access to things like: A guaranteed paycheck and Cash Bonuses Education Benefits Advanced and Specialty Training Travel Option for full-time or part-time service Health and Dental Care Special home loans and discounts Highly sought-after skills, leadership, and training experience And it's true. All of these benefits and more are afforded to you via a career in the military. However, not all vets are the same, and not all that serve are career military service members. That is why this topic is so important. Signing your employment contract with the US military could be a great opportunity or a grave disappointment if you don't truly understand the realities of military life. Our guest today Greg Jenkins is the Founder & CEO of Greg Jenkins Consulting, 28+ years of US Army Service, Retired Sergeant Major, Diversity & Inclusion practitioner, life-long learner. He has committed to helping both military and prospective military service members better understand the opportunities provided by the military and supporting members and families transition back into civilian life. Follow Greg: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjenkinsconsulting/ Twitter - @GregBJenkins (https://twitter.com/GregBJenkins) Helpful Links: Bunker Labs – https://bunkerlabs.org/ AcademyWomen – https://www.academywomen.org/ eMentor – https://www.ementorprogram.org/ Strategic Alliance for Veteran Integration (SAVI) – https://www.savivets.org/ Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) – https://www.servicewomen.org/ American Corporate Partners (ACP) – https://www.acp-usa.org/ Veterati – https://www.veterati.com/ Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) – https://www.esgr.mil/ Special Guest: Greg Jenkins.

Sam Lark is an Account Manager and Personal Branding Specialist.  You can find him on LinkedIn, Veterati and on "The Journey" on YouTube. - Though not a service member, Sam is a spouse and has experience shifting careers numerous times now and loves to share his experience.  He is currently an Account Manager with GoDaddy. 1- Social Media - How it landed Sam a great job - How to use it to build your brand - How to showcase your cultural fit (not just technical skills) - Is a complement to who you are (do what is good for you) 2- Growing a network  - Not what you know, but who knows you - How to interact and build relationships - Keep yourself relevant  - Be consistent in your message (be yourself) - Get to know the other person (Listen) - Not a quick fix - Provides career security References: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samplarkjr/ "The Journey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEUB-odnY74&list=PLdg4YtrtIzunKOyQRezdH2fm32g3vXI2k "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Dale Carnegie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/support

On today’s podcast we speak with Annette Marie Whittenberger. Annette is a military spouse, mother to two teenagers (college sophomore and high school Junior) and veteran who served in the Army for over seventeen years as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Her blog A Wild Ride Called Life™, LLC. incorporates stories from her post military life in which she shares how she lives life as being a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Along with writing, she also hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide” in which not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs and offers advice to others to help them know that they are not alone. Annette is a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor. Annette also has a passion for volunteering. She volunteers as a mentor for TAPS, Tragedy assistance Program for children survivors. She has also been offered a volunteer position with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in which she will be teaching and speaking to college campuses across Northern Virginia and the DC area. Annette has also decided to become an Ambassador for the BEE Daring Foundation. After speaking with Michelle, the CEO, she saw that they had many similarities to include wanting to help others overcome trauma and help them cope with their mental illness. Because they were both like hearted and like minded, Annette knew that becoming apart of the foundation was truly what her passion was all about. Not only is she able to help Veterans, but also first responders, law enforcement and college students. You can check out more about Annette at the following: linktr.ee/a_wild_ride_called_life

Today we’re speaking with Amanda who served in the Air Force for six years as Civil Engineer Officer. Amanda has a successful blog and podcast, and in 2019 she released her first book. Amanda has a successful blog and podcast, Airman to Mom, and she published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. Veterans looking for mentorship should consider visiting Veterati's website. If you're looking for resources to help the transition from Active Duty to Civilian, also check out Vet2Industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of Change Your POV Podcast Eddie interviews Dave Ricard. Dave and Eddie worked together at the 3rd largest Defense Contracting Company in the world making some of the very items Eddie used in combat while deployed to Iraq. Eddie found it very difficult to integrate into a civilian corporate environment and ended up turning to Dave and looked to him as a mentor. Although Dave himself is not a veteran he has an infinity for the veteran community and was open to listening and sharing his unique perspective. Eddie found this Mentor/Mentee relationship incredibly powerful and contributes to the success he had at the company while he was there. We hope you enjoy this show! If you are a veteran and love to mentor other veterans, or perhaps you are not a veteran but want to share your knowledge and experience with transitioning veterans I highly recommend Veterati! Veterati.com Mentoring 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know Ask the best leaders in any organization how they learned to be successful, and you often hear the same answer: they had a good mentor. That's why in this essential and easy-to-read reference book, international leadership expert John C. Maxwell gives readers the bottom line on mentoring--what it is, why they should do it, and how they can do it most effectively. In Mentoring 101, he guides readers in the art of mentoring by explaining how to choose the right person to mentor, how to create the right environment for leaders to thrive and grow, how to help people become better, and how to overcome the most intimidating hurdle of all: getting started. What if you spent your entire life achieving but never shared your wisdom with anyone else? Mentoring is the key to creating a lasting legacy, and Mentoring 101 is your personalized key to seeing that journey through. Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, shares the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure book-a compilation of tools, tactics, and habits from 130+ of the world's top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles can help you answer life's most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results, and transform your life. Thanks for listening to the show! Follow and connect with us over on Facebook! Change Your POV Many of our shows we mention great books we've read or products we've used, and we may refer to them and even recommend them. In the full spirit of transparency, we want you to know that some links in the show notes of these episodes may be affiliate links. Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer: “Change Your POV Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show!” Check Out Other Amazing Business and Development Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Susan has been able to truly become empowered in her life's pursuits. She started out as a combat medic with the Michigan Army National Guard, moved on to becoming and Educator and has since retired and taken up Photography. Since she "never wants to retire", she is continuing to stay active in supporting veterans and is a firm believer in the value of mentoring and volunteering. A veteran mentoring group that she wanted me to mention is: Veterati.com  Check them out. Also, her email address is: susanmccain728@gmail.com and I know she would be happy to hear from you.  Susan, thank you for taking the time to allow me to interview you and I hope that you are able to continue to support women veterans for a very long time.  

Susan and Jason are Franchise coaches for those seeking an alternative career.  They are both very active on Veterati and truly are mentors for those seeking financial independence, self-sufficiency and those just interested in exploring franchise opportunities and learning more. Franchises are not just McDonald's and other fast foods.  Did you know you can work from home?  How about launch some with little cost?  How about tailor some as part-time gig?  Want to learn about all the investment options to fund a venture?  Jason and Susan are here to help find your interests, explore your itch, and develop a plan to launch a new career.  The best part about it is that it is free, so start exploring now. The risks you take are controlled by how you would like to tailor your business.  You truly have control and the risks are not placed in the hands of an employer.   Jason and Susan will help you conduct a SWOT analysis and backward plan from your goals while also leveraging your interests and skills. References: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glee4u2/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-madden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/support

** This is a bot version of my original podcast with Leah Wald. ** HodlCast Ep. 104 with Leah Wald - we discussed the Bitcoin ecosystem, the price, the SEC's safe harbor proposal, taxes, asset management, the halvening, the hyperwave, and much more! Leah is an all around amazing woman, I got to know her through her contributions on the Bitcoin Morning Brief. She has emcee'd many large bitcoin conferences and now lives in Singapore, a major economic hub for Bitcoin. She was VP of Lucid Investments, and has been an investor and consultant in the Bitcoin industry. She began her career working at the World Bank in the Africa Region. She then co-founded two social entrepreneurial companies, Veterati and Trilokya Strategic Agency and served as a founding advisor to Naadam Cashmere. After completing her Master of Science in Management specializing in International Business, she worked as a financial analyst reporting directly to the CEO to develop investment strategies for two of the world’s leading hedge funds in Japan, Asia, and Middle East, focused on energy and global macro strategy. As a consultant, she worked in Ahmedabad, India, assisting a women’s labor union for the ultra-poor in a critical financial state by designing hyper-growth cooperative business models that provide increased income and employment. Most recently, she worked to structure a Canadian company’s IPO in China. You can follow Leah on twitter at: @LeahWald

HodlCast Ep. 104 with Leah Wald - we discussed the Bitcoin ecosystem, the price, the SEC's safe harbor proposal, taxes, asset management, the halvening, the hyperwave, and much more! Leah is an all around amazing woman, I got to know her through her contributions on the Bitcoin Morning Brief. She has emcee'd many large bitcoin conferences and now lives in Singapore, a major economic hub for Bitcoin. She was VP of Lucid Investments, and has been an investor and consultant in the Bitcoin industry. She began her career working at the World Bank in the Africa Region. She then co-founded two social entrepreneurial companies, Veterati and Trilokya Strategic Agency and served as a founding advisor to Naadam Cashmere. After completing her Master of Science in Management specializing in International Business, she worked as a financial analyst reporting directly to the CEO to develop investment strategies for two of the world’s leading hedge funds in Japan, Asia, and Middle East, focused on energy and global macro strategy. As a consultant, she worked in Ahmedabad, India, assisting a women’s labor union for the ultra-poor in a critical financial state by designing hyper-growth cooperative business models that provide increased income and employment. Most recently, she worked to structure a Canadian company’s IPO in China. You can follow Leah on twitter at: @LeahWald

Are you a Veteran or do you know a Veteran struggling to transition to the civilian workforce? What services are available for our Veterans, Military and Veteran Spouses and Servicemembers to assist with the transition? Listen to this episode to hear Kandi Tillman, Terra Thrash and Craig Jones discuss the challenges and opportunities that face our Veterans with this transition.Kandi is a Veteran Spouse and advocate who discussed several tools available to help such as Skillbridge, LinkedIn, and Mentoring. She also provided great insight to the nuances and differences between a Military Spouse and a Veteran Spouse.Terra is a Project Manager at USAA and also still active duty within the US Air Force. She shared her story and the challenges as a 17 yr old recruit working her way into leadership roles within the military. She speaks to the importance of building relationships within the military and how those relationships will be important for the transition.Craig shared his story with his transition from the Marines to now working as a Program Manager at USAA. Craig provides great perspective on why a civilian Project Manager role is a great career choice for a transitioning Veterans. He shares to “start with the end game” as advice for Servicemembers to think where you are headed and not just where you are today.

Mother and entrepreneur Amy Shick prefers to see every deployment or PCS as an opportunity to explore a different season of her life as a military spouse. She shares how being an extrovert has made it easy for her to build new communities quickly, how her and her teenagers stay busy during deployments, using a daily curator to stay organized, working remotely, and resources for military spouses. Connect with Amy Shick via email amy.shick@gmail.com or connect with her via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shick-a15a9359/ Resources: American Corporate Partners https://www.acp-usa.org/ Veterati https://www.veterati.com/ Her Rock workbook for military spouses The Next Door Project http://www.jaceyeckhart.net/ --- This episode is brought to you by https://militaryfamilies.com/military-veterans/us-vetwealth-founder-creates-order-out-of-chaos/ (https://militaryfamilies.com/military-veterans/us-vetwealth-founder-creates-order-out-of-chaos/) Connect with Jen Amos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/) Join our Instagram community https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/) Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter (https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter) Contact us at jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com (mailto:jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com)

Katie served in the United States Marine Corps for six years as a Logistics Officer from 2006-2012. She got out as a Captain. Two deployments: Iraq and a MEU (marine expeditionary unit). She left the military in 2012, moved to NYC to attend Columbia Business School. She has worked at a series of early-stage startups since getting her MBA. She started her own consulting company (KMH consulting) in 2018 and she enjoys working for herself. she provides operations, logistics, and supply chain support to early-stage companies. She is also working to build the Veteran Owned Collective, which is a platform and community to connect and empower veteran business owners. She lives in NYC. She found out about ROTC during college and decided to look into the Navy. She had a love for military history and loved that the military would pay for her schooling while she was working to become an officer so it was a great fit. She saw the Marine section of Navy ROTC as an elite group and she wanted to be a part of it so she switched the Marine Corps program at the end of her time at school. When she deployed to Iraq it was her first time leaving the United States. One of the hardest parts of her deployment was that she was very lonely. Being a female and an officer she felt she needed to keep a professional front at all times and it made the deployment experience difficult. She was able to meet up with people throughout the deployment to get through it and have a break, but it was still hard. Her second deployment was with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) which is a crisis response task force on a Navy ship. So, she was on a Navy ship and was working logistics and was part of the team ready to respond to various crises around the globe. She got to see a lot of the world and her favorite port she visited was Thailand. Before she left for her MEU deployment, she knew she was going to be getting out of the military when she returned home. So, she had applied to graduate school and found out two weeks before she shipped out that she would be attending Columbia in the fall. She was prepared for the transition out of the military, but it was hard to go from an extreme environment of go go go and being on to being a college student. That made the transition really hard. Two great resources we talked about available for veterans and military spouses for free are American Corporate Partners and Veterati. Both companies have mentorships available and connect people with someone who can help push you in the right direction or even find a new job. After graduating she worked for a handful of companies before becoming a consultant for various small businesses. She also is working to grow a group for veteran small business owners to support each other. It is called the Veteran Owned Collective and you can learn more about it here. You can also learn more about Katie at her website: www.katiemhorgan.com This episode was made possible by Insure the Heroes, get a free life insurance quote today by calling Melissa at 844-514-LIFE today!

Dr. Jason Piccolo is a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security. Jason patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. border patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico border and went on to secure an assignment in the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell. He is the published author of Unwavering: A Border Agent's Journey, a firsthand account of the real-life border wars surrounding narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and undercover operations.   Jason hosts the popular podcast, The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo. Jason has interviewed a full spectrum of world-renowned guests; from military heroes to best-selling authors to Hollywood actors to world-class athletes. He dedicates his time volunteering with veteran organizations such as Hire Heroes USA and Veterati.  Instagram: @jasonpiccolo Twitter: @DRJasonpiccolo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpiccolo Jason has been a featured guest on Fox & Friends, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Sean Hannity Show, One America News, HillTV, i24 News, Brian Kilmeade Radio Show, numerous radio shows and podcasts. Jason has been a guest speaker at Blair Academy, ASIS-International National Capital Region, and the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival. Jason contributes regularly to the Washington Examiner and Law Enforcement Today.   Jason earned a B.S in Law Enforcement, a Master’s in Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. He is also a certified fraud examiner and certified protection professional. Jason is a LEAN Green Belt, LEAN “Champion”, and is currently pursuing his LEAN Black Belt. Jason is a subject matter expert on the federal hiring process, specifically veteran hiring. Jason resides outside Washington D.C.   Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17 different countries, from counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America, to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in Southwest Asia and North Africa. Along the way, Mike has been trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT Sniper, High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces Medic, Operations and intelligence Sergeant, and finally, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Mike is also a martial arts enthusiast, who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. His passion for martial arts motivated him to become a practicing fight doctor. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. He co-stars on Hunting Hitler on the History Channel. Email: doc@drmikesimpson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorMikeSimpson/ Instagram: @drmikesimpson Website: https://drmikesimpson.com Shop affiliates: https://drmikesimpson.com/new-page-1 Supplements: https://onnit.com/motw (Save 10% on every purchase when you use this page)  Nutrition: https://www.freshly.com/subscriptions/1807965?clickid=SREyh7XScxyJTlPwUx0Mo3cTUknxrzxsKVe91A0&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=usa_plans_all-d_all-p_acq_cpa_Michael%20Simpson_&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=ignite&affsrc=1&utm_term=paid-affiliate&plan_id=422&promo_code=rad40 Merchandise: https://rangerup.com/collections/doc-simpson promo code: MOTW15 (Save 15%) https://Strikeforceenergy.com Promotion code at checkout for 20% off: MOTW

Jaime Chapman is a proud military spouse and served in the U.S. Army for 6-years. She is a philanthropist and fierce advocate for the military community. She is actively advocating to influence policy to reduce the 24% military spouse unemployment rate. She serves as the Career & Employment Advocate for MSAN-Military Spouse Advocacy Network where she offers career expertise to over 10,000 Active Duty Military Spouses. She is a mentor on Veterati where she provides guidance to veterans and military spouses. Jaime is the Founder & CEO of Begin Within, a career consulting firm that launches high-performers and rising stars to their career peak. She has helped over 1,500 people land their dream position during her tenure an executive career consultant, resume writer and as the Regional Manager of a transitioning military career program. Jaime currently serves on the Board of Advisors for financial company Securing Life Today. She is a keynote speaker and authored the book Find a Federal Job in 2018. Additionally, Jaime hosts a career-based radio show that airs live to over 20,000 listeners each week and was recruited to appear as the career advisor on a TV show that will broadcast live to over 400-Million viewers later this year. Joining the Army Reserves was an impulse decision. She looked to be on her way to go to college with the scholarships she had attained and her parents were shocked when she told them she had decided to join the Army. She didn’t have a lot of time to contemplate on her decision. Once she signed up the process began and she was at boot camp a few months later. While serving out her six-year commitment she attended college and worked full time. While also devoting one weekend a month and two weeks a year to her Reserves unit. She joined the military and loved Boot Camp and her Advanced Individual Training that followed and when she arrived at her Reserves unit the commander was a Chief Warrant Officer and she was ready to take over the base. She wanted to finish her degree and start to make changes and be impactful for the Army. It wasn’t very long into her time in the unit where everything changed. A sexual assault that was swept under the rug until she went to the Inspector General at the active duty post. They quickly completed an investigation and he was finally charged and taken out of the leadership position. It changed everything for Jamie. It changed her ambitions and rode out the rest of her time. Her transition out of the military was a welcome relief. She was ready to move on and since she already had a job and didn’t have the same type of identity crisis and starting over that people who often leave active duty find themselves in. But she also became a military spouse a few years after leaving the Reserves. Which she has found very challenging, but has found her passion to help military spouses find careers through her company Begin Within and help to decrease the unemployment rate of 24% for military spouses. Military Spouse Advocacy Network Programs from MSAN Veterati LinkedIn MilSpouse Creative on Facebook Websites: https://www.beginwithin.life https://jaime-chapman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmanjaime/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beginwithin2016/

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Diana Rau about Board Of Mentors, the remarkable backstory of Veterati, her better every day framework and striving for high performance. We also talk about lessons learnt at Georgetown University, her grand entry into the American Chamber of Commerce and how her time as VP of Growth and Innovation at Double Dutch was a game-changer for her husband Daniel Rau.

Rachel served in the US Navy as a Healthcare Administrator from 2012-2017.She is the founder of the Empowered Women Brunch group in Washington D.C., which connects and inspires future female entrepreneurs. Additionally Rachel volunteers with Veterati and ACP to provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to military members who are either transitioning or struggling to find meaningful work. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Rescue, a 501(c)(3) working to connect veterans with social services. Rachel is an advocate for the 1.5M unemployed and underemployed veterans and she is actively developing innovative solutions to address this issue. She is currently a senior consultant for Deloitte where she utilizes her military medical experience to leverage resources and reduce medical spending under the Presidential Category Management Initiative for Health Affairs and for the Government of Puerto Rico. Get LinkedIn with Rachel at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kozy/

Thank you Bryan Shue, Army Veteran and Georgia Gwinnett College Veteran Program lead for your insights on the education market and veterans. Appreciated you sharing some great questions transitioning service members should be asking colleges before making a decision to enroll. Great to hear how Georgia Gwinnett College is committed to Veterans, including a West Point Grad as your President and Dan Rau, Founder of Veterati is an alumni.

  SUMMARY: Educated Veteran is a Podcast Series where I discuss and think out loud in my car about issues and questions Veterans are curious about. We all take off the uniform for the last time at some point in our life. But that doesn't mean our life is over.  We have to pick up and carry on. Some do this as an entrepreneur working for themselves, others do it in the corporate environment.   Regardless how you turn the page or what the next chapter in your life looks like we all have one thing in common... We all want to be successful at whatever it is we find ourselves doing. Educated Veteran helps you do just that.     Educated Veteran... Helping you be just as successful out of uniform as you were when you were in. -Eddie Lazzari   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!  Hey, It's Eddie Thanks for listening! Thank you for listening! I want and encourage your feedback and opinions? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message at eddie@ChangeYourPOV.com If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download more episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.

Ep. 3 - Sam is a proud military spouse who has used social media to be hired TWICE when relocating with his wife. He shares how he did with listeners, as well as a mentor through Veterati. . Military Transition Stories is hosted by Trey Tatro. Trey is a REALTOR®, licensed in VA and certified Military Relocation Professioanl (MRP) and Pricing Strategy Advisor. Contact Trey

Dan Dwyer is a decorated combat veteran, military strategist, and entrepreneur who is ranked in the Top 1% by LinkedIn in the professional coaching and training industry.  A forward-thinking, results-oriented professional, Dan has developed a reputation while working with industry-leading companies for developing high-performing individuals and teams, and pays this success forward by supporting veteran entrepreneurs.  For all of these reasons, Dan is always in demand as a coach and speaker in the areas of leadership, organizational, and business development. Dan is a graduate of both Indiana University and the University of Louisville and currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife Michelle.  They have two adult sons, Gavin and Grant, who are both serving proudly today in our Army. Dan is a member of the International Association of Top Coaches, Trainers & Consultants (IATCTC), a member of the Academy of United States Veterans Board of Governors, a member of Lendit, Inc. Advisory Board, and volunteers as a Veterati mentor.   Email: dan@vet2bizlife.com . Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vet2bizlife LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dandwyervet2bizlife Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dandwyer_ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/dandwyer_ ________________________________________________   If you enjoyed this episode please Comment Share and leave a review...   Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here ________________________________________________ Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy I will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Dan Dwyer is a decorated combat veteran, military strategist, and entrepreneur who is ranked in the Top 1% by LinkedIn in the professional coaching and training industry.  A forward-thinking, results-oriented professional, Dan has developed a reputation while working with industry-leading companies for developing high-performing individuals and teams, and pays this success forward by supporting veteran entrepreneurs.  For all of these reasons, Dan is always in demand as a coach and speaker in the areas of leadership, organizational, and business development. Dan is a graduate of both Indiana University and the University of Louisville and currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife Michelle.  They have two adult sons, Gavin and Grant, who are both serving proudly today in our Army. Dan is a member of the International Association of Top Coaches, Trainers & Consultants (IATCTC), a member of the Academy of United States Veterans Board of Governors, a member of Lendit, Inc. Advisory Board, and volunteers as a Veterati mentor.   Email: dan@vet2bizlife.com . Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vet2bizlife LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dandwyervet2bizlife Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dandwyer_ Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/dandwyer_ ________________________________________________   If you enjoyed this episode please Comment Share and leave a review...   Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here ________________________________________________ Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy I will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Quick Clip of our visit with Dr. Jeff Wenger, from the Rand Corporation. As we give thanks to our veterans on Veterans Day, Jeff highlights some of the groups and programs that are helping to lead the way in helping U.S. veterans. Thank you for assisting us in spreading the word about these important and exciting programs.Corporate America Supports You (CASY): https://casy.us/Veterati: https://www.veterati.com/Call of Duty Endowment: http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/Dr. Jeffrey Wenger: https://www.rand.org/about/people/w/wenger_jeffrey_b.html

  SUMMARY: In this episode of Change Your POV - Attack Friday Bennett and Eddie sit down with Jean South. is a Marine Spouse, the daughter of two Army Veterans, and a former FBI Special Agent. As an FBI Jean is a Marine Spouse, the daughter of two Army Veterans, and a former FBI Special Agent. As an FBI Agent, she focused on Russian Organized Crime. She transitioned out of Government service in 2014 and joined McChrystal Group, founded by General Stan McChrystal, where she was a consultant and recruiter. She founded Hire Served in 2016. In her "spare" time, she is a Board member with Semper Fido, a non-profit which pairs veterans with PTSD and TBI with service dogs, and a volunteer with The Weekly Fight, an organization dedicated to bringing attention to the high rate of suicides in the veteran community.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Transitioning out of the military as we have discovered is met with a lot of challenges. Well, the same can be said for those who transition out of other service industries and professions like law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and FBI Special Agents.  What does it take to be successful, how can you look at your post-service career with a different point of view?  We get into these questions and a whole lot more so come check it out!    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Hire Served  Hire Served finds military veterans, spouses, and former law enforcement officers, and recruits them for your team. We ensure their purpose aligns to your organization's mission, so you can put their skills, learned on the front lines, to work for you. Partnering with Hire Served gives mission-driven employers a competitive advantage in recruiting, hiring and onboarding top service-minded talent. Veterati Join thousands of Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses in setting up free 1-hr mentorship phone calls with successful professionals. We’re the only Veteran Mentorship Platform to let you choose your own mentors and as many as you would like; our average member selects 4 mentors, and some mentees have 25+ mentors! Create a free profile at Veterati to get unlimited access to thousands of volunteer mentors: CEOs, recruiters, entrepreneurs, managers, Veterans & civilians alike.  

Today, we have Anthony (Tony) Forstner as our guest. The interview was long, but very informative. I truly enjoyed the whole conversation and want you to buckle up for a great ride. His knowledge of the hiring process has not been displayed on this show as of yet, but his experience as a hiring manager from reading resumes to conducting interviews is invaluable and something each and every transitioning Service Member NEEDS to hear! Place play and see what Tony is doing, On The Other Side!

  SUMMARY: CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. In order to become successful, you will need help. For some, it is a lot of help, for others just a little, but one thing remains constant, WE ALL NEED HELP! This week I sit down with Travis Long a Mentee of Veterati and his 3-Wise Men, Veterati Mentors Chris McGraw, Shawn Hoadley, and Tim Denman. In this first of its kind interview, you will hear first-hand the impact These mentors and this incredible platform had on one if its mentees. This Mentee/Mentor relationship is unique to every individual and in every relationship. This behind the scenes look will help shed some light on the power of mentorship. We all hope you enjoy this show and more than anything hope you will give Veterati a shot either as a mentee or a mentor, or like me you will decide to become both!   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!    

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Diana Tsai one of the co-founders of Veterati and a serial entrepreneur. We wrap up with discussing the value of using Facebook for your business.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Diana Tsai What is Veterati Business Pivoting Importance of Mentorship Why Facebook is a must for business The musts for all Facebook posts The most under utilized FREE marketing tool    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veterati How This All Started: The Who, What, and Why of Veterati LinkedIn: Diana Tsai Veterati: Kevin Fairbanks Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. Mentorship by far is one of the most critical elements to the success of transitioning veterans and their families.   Veterati is an innovative mentorship platform that makes being a mentor and finding mentors effortless. Connecting job-seekers to mentors at scale is phase 1 of Veterati’s greater mission: to transform job search from a painful experience into an inspiring journey.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Bennett and Eddie share their stories about mentorship and the process leveraging Veterati as the platform. This discussion spans two full episodes so be sure to listen to Part 1 of this discussion on Episode 172.   When we say Veterati is making it happen we are serious! There are a lot of platforms that claim mentorship services but have a hidden agenda. Veterati is one of the most transparent and effective tools available to veterans today!   After launching a successful pilot program in November 2015, Veterati opens the platform to Service Members, Veterans, Military Spouses, and Mentors across the country. Since opening, mentees have been averaging 3.7 mentor calls per active user.   98% of mentors report they want to mentor again. Compared with competitors charging job applicants for career coaching and guidance, Veterati has already provided $300,000+ worth of free mentorship to Veterans and Military spouses, and that number is rapidly rising. Bennett and Eddie are both available on Veterati as Mentors. It's easy! Step 1: Sign Up! Takes less than 60 seconds Step 2: Search for either or both of us Step 3: Click the "Book Me For A Call" Button Step 4: Find and day and time that works for you       LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: VETERATI Veterati Transition Center   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!  Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. Mentorship by far is one of the most critical elements to the success of transitioning veterans and their families.   Veterati is an innovative mentorship platform that makes being a mentor and finding mentors effortless. Connecting job-seekers to mentors at scale is phase 1 of Veterati’s greater mission: to transform job search from a painful experience into an inspiring journey.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Bennett and Eddie share their stories about mentorship and the process leveraging Veterati as the platform. This discussion spans two full episodes so be sure to listen to Part 2 of this discussion on Episode 174.   When we say Veterati is making it happen we are serious! There are a lot of platforms that claim mentorship services but have a hidden agenda. Veterati is one of the most transparent and effective tools available to veterans today!   After launching a successful pilot program in November 2015, Veterati opens the platform to Service Members, Veterans, Military Spouses, and Mentors across the country. Since opening, mentees have been averaging 3.7 mentor calls per active user.   98% of mentors report they want to mentor again. Compared with competitors charging job applicants for career coaching and guidance, Veterati has already provided $300,000+ worth of free mentorship to Veterans and Military spouses, and that number is rapidly rising. Bennett and Eddie are both available on Veterati as Mentors. It's easy! Step 1: Sign Up! Takes less than 60 seconds Step 2: Search for either or both of us Step 3: Click the "Book Me For A Call" Button Step 4: Find and day and time that works for you     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: VETERATI Veterati Transition Center   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!  Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!    

Diana Tsai is an entrepreneur solving social challenges since 2006 with creativity, tech, grit, and optimism. Diana is a branding, communication, and innovation strategist for emerging brands and Fortune 100 multinational corporations. Advisor to startups & nonprofits. Mentor for Veterans, Military Spouses, entrepreneurs, and good people. Veterati is a digital platform for veterans & military spouses to access mentorship-on-demand from successful professionals across the nation. Since more than 80% of jobs are unpublished and exist solely within personal networks, Veterati focuses on mentorship as a primary means to discovering career options and securing real jobs. Our mission is to create mentorship conversations between 1.5 million transitioning veterans to the 100 million Americans currently employed across America to secure meaningful post-military careers for our veterans. The Global Head of Military Programs of the #1 Veteran Employer in the United States calls the proprietary mentorship-on-demand software we've developed for veterans “The Uber of Mentorship, a game-changer.”