VET SOS Podcast

08/11/2024

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November 11th at 9am PT: Informational Interviews with Stryker!

This is an opportunity for all in the military community to learn about careers in the medical device industry, build their networks, and join breakout rooms with professionals at Stryker, one of the world's largest and most innovative medical device firms! Whether candidates have considered a career in the industry or not, firms like Stryker have roles in all fields, and this event provides an opportunity for both those new to the industry and experienced to determine if it is the right path post-military, while building an invaluable network inside the firm to help with that transition!

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Date and Time: Nov 11th at 9am PT
Link: https://loom.ly/alS1odQ

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stryker Boots to Books: Empower Veterans in a Skills-Based Workshop. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/11/2024

It's time for another Who's Who!

We continue our list of rock stars you should be following during military transition.

Each of the people on this list bring their own unique touch to the transition process and love helping our community. Do yourself a favor and check them out and follow them!

Eric “Doc” Wright
Kandi Tillman
Joe Gionti
Will Gibson
Amy Reiter
Patrice Sutherland
Dara Lora
Karl Lawrence
Jai Salters
Curtez Riggs

This list is by no means all-inclusive. Who else should we be following as a community? List them below in the comments!

Tune in next week for the next 10 people to follow in military transition.

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07/11/2024

Jacquelyn joins us to talk to us about the veteran program at Springfield College. She shares with us the difficulties of her transition and how she had to make some hard decisions for the welfare of her family. Listen in as Jacquelyn tells us about her interesting journey to work in higher education. She informs us about the veteran services they offer on campus and about their new veteran center on campus.

Jacquelyn Wolf is currently serving as the Coordinator of Veteran and Military Services at Springfield College. She served 10 years in the Air Force Reserves, followed by 7 years of active duty in the Army. While using her GI Bill to pursue her education, she began working in her college’s veteran office. It has now been 15 years of working in veteran education at several different institutions. Jacquelyn has an AA in Liberal Arts from Windward Community College, HI, a BA in Anthropology from Hawaii Pacific University, and Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Alabama.

https://springfield.edu/student-life/veterans

https://springfield.edu/



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07/11/2024

Julia joins us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and her organization Hayati Coaching & Consulting. She shares with us how it all started with the desire to have freedom in her life. Her journey is highlighted by the ability and desire to work and live where she wants. Julia shares with us the great resources she found and used in the state of Florida and how impressed she is with the support Florida gives their veterans.

Today we sit down with Julia Ruddock, Founder and Professional Certified Coach at Hayati Coaching & Consulting. Hayati Coaching & Consulting specializes in partnering with Military and corporate leaders to make their best career moves with ease. Julia has built and led award-winning Career Services teams and Talent programs at Citigroup, Salesforce, and 3 different universities. Her leadership, mentorship, business relationship management and coaching expertise have enabled ~4,000 career transitions over the past decade into entrepreneurship, Fortune 500 and small & mid-sized businesses across the US. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering & Arabic from West Point as well as a Master of Arts in Diplomacy from Norwich University.

linkedin.com/in/juliaruddock

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hayaticoaching/

https://www.veteransflorida.org/entrepreneurship/



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06/11/2024

VET S.O.S. Podcast goes live at the 2024 Military Influencer Conference in Atlanta. We discuss the military transition process with two servant leaders who are doing amazing things to help transitioning veterans.

Kingsley Scott serves as the Director of Career Services at Divergence Academy, a leading provider of immersive and accelerated learning programs in technology. With over 20 years of honorable military service, he brings a proven track record of leadership, excellence, and resilience to the role. He is an authorized trainer for the Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP) and an Ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2). Kingsley specializes in helping Veterans leverage the skills they learned in military service, guiding them on how to translate those skills to navigate their new journeys in the civilian sector.

Matthew Philip Wee joined the U.S. Department of State as a Civil Service Foreign Affairs Officer in 2023 for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in the Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfer for the Third-Party Transfers team in Washington, D.C. Matthew served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years of Active-Duty. Matthew volunteers with numerous Veteran and Military organizations, continuing to give back to the community in as many ways as possible.



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01/11/2024

Support and Recovery

01/11/2024

It's time for another Who's Who!

We continue our list of rock stars you should be following during military transition.

Each of the people on this list bring their own unique touch to the transition process and love helping our community. Do yourself a favor and check them out and follow them!

Jeremy Stalnecker
Beau Higgins
Annie Brock
Steve Janke
Kimberly Pickens
Don Gleason
Matt Wood
Kimberly Hessler
Delaina Morse
Dr. Destinee Prete

This list is by no means all-inclusive. Who else should we be following as a community? List them below in the comments!

Tune in next week for the next 10 people to follow in military transition.

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31/10/2024

Alex joins us today to talk transition and the great veteran initiatives they have going at Loyola University Chicago. He discusses his pathway to work in higher education, which all started with someone seeing the potential within him. Alex tells us about their new veteran center and the various programs they run for veterans, including a 1 credit class that is designed specifically for new veteran students. He explains the new Veteran Advisory Council they are building and the impact this initiative will have on the school, students, and faculty.

Alex Pirila is a Marine Corps Veteran, who served with 2nd FAST Co. and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines as team and squad leader. After three deployments, he separated from the Corps to attended Arizona State University and the University Northern Colorado, earning a Bachelors and Masters in Exercise Science. Following a brief career in human performance, Alex made a career change to help fellow veterans and their families navigate higher education. He currently serves as the Director of Military & Veteran Student Services at Loyola University Chicago.

https://www.luc.edu/

https://www.luc.edu/veterans/



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31/10/2024

Stay safe - avoid floodwaters

30/10/2024

Enrique joins us to talk about his military transition and his entrepreneurial journey. He opens the conversation by explaining how his transition is ongoing and how important it is to continue to develop yourself daily. He explains how the gaps he recognized in various jobs led him to start his entrepreneurial journey and what has been the best and worst part of his journey. Enrique also tips us off to some great resources he has used to grow his business like Veterans Entrepreneur Initiative in Florida, Camaraderie Foundation, and the JULO Strategy Global CEO Mindset Program.

Today we are sitting down with Enrique Acosta, Founder/Owner of Triad Leadership Solutions LLC. Enrique served 26 years in the United States Navy. Enrique was named on the power list of the Top 200 ( #76) thought leaders to follow by PeopleHum, a nominee of the top 30 Global Guru’s list by Global Gurus, Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership by LeadersHum, Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2023, 2024 Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, and 2024 Best CEO Mentorship & Leadership Development Firm for his work in the leadership development arena. He is a best-selling author of five books and an award-winning podcaster. 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.

https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.site/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/triadleadershipsolutions/



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30/10/2024

Preparing for storms - essential tips

30/10/2024

Supporting Florida's Latest Hurricane Relief

29/10/2024

Jon sits down with us to talk about his military transition and his journey to becoming CEO of Operation Song. It all started with a surprise medical discharge from the military that led to an immediate change in life and lifestyle. He talks about the life changing opportunity he had as a Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellow and how that led to working with veteran nonprofits. His passion is seen in everything he does and is visible in the great work Operation Song is doing.

Jon is the CEO of Operation Song, a Nashville-based nonprofit that empowers veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through songwriting. A former U.S. Army combat aviator, he served with the 101st Airborne Division and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2015. After being medically separated from the Army in 2018 due to Type 1 Diabetes, Jon transitioned into private aviation management while completing his Masters in Aeronautics. He later served as a Wounded Warrior Fellow for the U.S. House of Representatives and as CEO of the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation, where he led efforts to expand veterans’ services. Jon now lives in Nashville with his wife Rachel, an Air Force veteran, and their daughter Cecilia. He is dedicated to enhancing resources and services for veterans to honor the nation's commitment to its military members.

https://www.operationsong.org/



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29/10/2024

Shawn Welsh Sheds Light on Untold Stories

29/10/2024

Hurricane season predictions

28/10/2024

Unveils Exciting New Programs to Help Veterans Transition from the Army

28/10/2024

Hurricane havoc unleashed.

25/10/2024

It's time for another Who's Who!

We continue our list of rock stars you should be following during military transition.

Each of the people on this list bring their own unique touch to the transition process and love helping our community. Do yourself a favor and check them out and follow them!

Reginald Gooden
Elena Comperatore
Romaine Byrd
Jerry Young
Robyn Grable
Stephen Kaplan
Michael Anthony
Reggie Mills
Deny Caballero
Dr. Steven Crane

This list is by no means all-inclusive. Who else should we be following as a community? List them below in the comments!

Tune in next week for the next 10 people to follow in military transition.

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