Latest Veteran mentor Podcast Episodes
Season 3 Episode 137: Advice from a Dual Military Married Couple with Curtis and Oneika Brown
Lessons Learned for Vets - September 20, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode, we welcome a dual military married couple that have both retired from the Air Force. Oneika Brown retired first, after working in aviation maintenance and intel. Since leaving the military in 2018, she has been working for a government contractor using h...
Season 3 Episode 136: Focusing on the Next Step with Kim Campbell
Lessons Learned for Vets - September 13, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. After a 24-year career serving as a fighter pilot and senior military leader, Kim “KC” Campbell retired from the United States Air Force and is now the Managing Director of Victory Strategies, a leadership development firm, and serves on the board for Special Operators T...
Season 3 Episode 135: From the Navy to the NFL with Chris Bailey
Lessons Learned for Vets - September 06, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. After serving as a commanding officer, aviator and leader at the US Naval Academy, Chris Bailey retired from the US Navy. Even with the added challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris was able to utilize several transition programs that helped him to articulate what he w...
Season 3 Episode 134: The Journey from Infantry to Education with Mike Brown
Lessons Learned for Vets - August 30, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Michael Brown joined the Army right out of high school because he knew he wasn’t ready for college. After serving 4 years as an infantryman, Michael separated and used his GI Bill to attend Northern Michigan University. Earning a degree in political science and applied e...
Season 3 Episode 133: The Transformation in the Transition with Misty Moreno
Lessons Learned for Vets - August 23, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We are excited to welcome back Misty Moreno. On Season 1, Misty talked about how to leverage LinkedIn to build a solid network. Today, she shares new perspectives on the military transition. In 2020, Misty retired from the USAF and landed a role in HR with Continental. A...
Season 3 Episode 132: What Does Warren Buffett Know about Military Transition with Ioannis Kiriazis
Lessons Learned for Vets - August 16, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode, we welcome transitioning service member Ioannis Kiriazis, who goes by John to make pronouncing his name easier. John is a US Army Lieutenant Colonel who is retiring in March of 2024 and recently started his transition leave. During his service, John serv...
Season 3 Episode 131: Lessons Learned for Military Transition with Marina Rabinek and Kasie Valenti
Lessons Learned for Vets - August 09, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We continue with Part 2 of our miniseries sharing previously LIVE LinkedIn events that showcase trusted advisors and their top lessons for the military transition. On this episode we feature Marina Rabinek, who is the Founder and President of the Military Women’s Collect...
Season 3 Episode 130: Lessons Learned for Military Transition with Charlie Martinez and Donald Thompson
Lessons Learned for Vets - August 02, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we are sharing a LIVE LinkedIn event we did a few months ago. Over the past 3 seasons, our podcasts have helped thousands of transitioning service members successfully navigate the unknown. During this event, we sp...
Season 3 Episode 129: Sharing Wisdom from the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley
Lessons Learned for Vets - July 26, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Serving as the 12th Sergeant Major of the US Army from 2000 until his retirement in 2004, Jack Tilley shares wisdom gained from a 36-year Army career and the successful career he’s had since hanging up the uniform. While in the US Army, he held a variety of leadership ro...
Season 3 Episode 128: Changing Your Inner Voice with Mary Polanco
Lessons Learned for Vets - July 19, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Mary Polanco served 23 years in the United States Air Force in multiple high-level leadership roles. As her final assignment, Mary was the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Air Force Resilience Directorate at the Pentagon. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Live and Lead ...
Season 3 Episode 127: Navigating Veteran Benefits with Dr. Paul Lawrence
Lessons Learned for Vets - July 12, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Knowing how to effectively use your veteran benefits is a key part of post-military success. On this episode, we uncover how to navigate your benefits with help from Dr. Paul Lawrence. As a businessman, author and passionate veteran advocate, Dr. Lawrence served as the U...
Season 3 Episode 126: Letting Go of Your Ego with Eric Brew
Lessons Learned for Vets - July 05, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. After serving 24 years in the Marine Corps and the Army, Eric Brew started his post-military career working for Still Serving Veterans. His most recent role has been Manager of Military Engagement at American Corporate Partners. He continues to serve and honor the milita...
Season 3 Episode 125: Changing the Way We View Failure with A.J. Yawn
Lessons Learned for Vets - June 28, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. From a Division 1 college athlete to a US Army officer to cybersecurity company founder to now a partner at a Top 20 CPA firm, AJ Yawn has experienced as many setbacks as successes. AJ has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in regard to mental health and is joining ...
Season 3 Episode 124: Transformation Instead of Transactions with Kevin Greene
Lessons Learned for Vets - June 21, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Retiring from the Army in 2021, Kevin Greene started his transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Kevin spent the first 8 years of his military career as an infantryman, the bulk of his career was spent as a recruiter. Thanks to a mentor who taught him how to tr...
Season 3 Episode 123: Resume Writing Tips and Tricks, Part 2 with Marisol Maloney
Lessons Learned for Vets - June 14, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we continue our conversation with Marisol Maloney. On the previous episode, Marisol discussed her transition and her insights as a recruiter. While working with veterans and transitioning service members during the...
Season 3 Episode 122: Charting a Career Path Full of Pivots with Marisol Maloney
Lessons Learned for Vets - June 07, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Marisol Maloney is a retired Navy veteran, military spouse, recruiter for a defense contracting company and an entrepreneur. During her military career, Marisol experienced many pivots. Starting as an enlisted sailor in the logistics field, she transitioned to become an ...
Season 3 Episode 121: Embracing the Inevitable Changes in Military Transition with Bruce Thompson
Lessons Learned for Vets - May 31, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Bruce Thompson. In the military transition space, Bruce is one of the most prolific veteran advocates and volunteers. Retiring from the Marine Corps 7 years ago, Bruce is now ...
Season 3 Episode 120: Backwards Planning Your Military Transition, Part 2 with Ken Davenport
Lessons Learned for Vets - May 24, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we conclude our 2-part series with Ken Davenport. Author of The Stoic Transition, a Guide to How Veterans can Thrive in their Next Adventure, Ken brings a fresh, civilian perspective to the military transition proc...
Season 3 Episode 119: Applying Stoicism to Your Military Transition with Ken Davenport
Lessons Learned for Vets - May 17, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We are pleased to welcome Ken Davenport to the microphone on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. For more than a decade, Ken has provided mentorship to military veterans in their transition to the civilian world as a board member for the Travis Manion F...
Season 3 Episode 118: Navigating Nonverbal Communication with Lori Norris
Lessons Learned for Vets - May 10, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. On this week’s episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we are pausing our traditional format to bring you an episode focused solely on nonverbal communication. Did you know that only 7% of how you communicate with the world is from the words that come out of you...
Season 3 Episode 117: Focusing on the Next Chapter with Jesse Gemberling-Johnson
Lessons Learned for Vets - May 03, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Having served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry officer, Jesse Gemberling-Johnson uses skills he developed in the military as the Director of Talent Recruitment and Development for MCFA, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and consulting firm. ...
Season 3 Episode 116: Military Transition Q&A with Jennifer Jones
Lessons Learned for Vets - April 26, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Jennifer Jones is wrapping up her 20-year career in the US Air Force as a paralegal manager who trains and develops 350 other legal professionals. Jennifer is in the process of transitioning and is contemplating roles in the human resources, data analytics or financial f...
Season 3 Episode 115: Taking a Step Back to Move Forward with Leon Thomas
Lessons Learned for Vets - April 19, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Leon Thomas wrapped up his Air Force career as the Airman Leadership School Commandant. Retiring in 2022, Leon is now in a learning and development role with Allstate, a Fortune 100 company. Though he landed a great role that provides well for his family, he has experien...
Season 3 Episode 114: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable with William Wunschel
Lessons Learned for Vets - April 12, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. William Wunschel is currently in the process of retiring from the United States Air Force as a senior maintenance officer. Over the course of his 20 years in the military, Bill has held leadership positions at the tactical, strategic and headquarters levels. He began his...
Season 3 Episode 113: Getting Intentional with Shirley Baez
Lessons Learned for Vets - April 05, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Retiring from the Army in 2021, Shirley Baez went directly from the military to her first job. Like many veterans, Shirley left her first role for a better fit within a year after retiring. Learning from her own transition, Shirley encourages servicemembers to take time...
Season 3 Episode 112: Sharing Hard Truths with Keith Cassant
Lessons Learned for Vets - March 29, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When Keith Cassant retired from the U.S. Army in 2019, his intention was to transition straight into a role in law enforcement. After learning he was physically ineligible, Keith had to find a new focus. Since retiring, Keith has held four different roles. His current po...
Season 3 Episode 111: The Quality over Quantity Debate with Josh Mason
Lessons Learned for Vets - March 22, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. After serving as a military cargo pilot, Josh Mason transitioned his career focus in the US Air Force to cybersecurity. Leaving the military in 2019, Josh has had an exciting and diverse employment history. He has taught at the US Air Force Special Operations School, the...
Season 3 Episode 110: Bouncing Back from Being Laid Off with Jonathan Fisher
Lessons Learned for Vets - March 15, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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, ByteChe...
Season 3 Episode 109: Figuring Out Who You Are with Bob Newlin
Lessons Learned for Vets - March 08, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We welcome back to the microphone, Bob Newlin, who joins us on this episode to reflect on his transition after hanging up the uniform 18 months ago. Bob’s diverse career in the United States Air Force included time in the USAF band and as a defense attaché, most recently...
Season 3 Episode 108: Finding Your Purpose with Jorgana Megonigal
Lessons Learned for Vets - March 01, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSend us a Text Message. We are excited to introduce Jordana Megonigal on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. Although Jordana is neither a veteran nor a military spouse, she is a military daughter and has centered her life around serving those who have served through her organ...
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