VET S.O.S. Podcast

In this episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley Scott dives into a soul-stirring conversation with Jenna Griffith, author of Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives. Jenna’s story shines a light on the silent strength of spouses who stand in the shadows of service — balancing parenting, PCS moves, and personal sacrifice while rediscover...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Military Transition Resources Show, Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Justin Cummins, Marine Corps veteran and Manager of the Military Voices Initiative at StoryCorps. Justin shares his raw and inspiring journey through transition — from feeling lost after the Marine Corps to rediscovering purpose in helping others tell their stories. Today, he leads...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. , we feature Joe Mindak and Allan Betau of the Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing (FSVH) — leaders behind a groundbreaking initiative transforming outdated veteran halls into modern housing for homeless and at-risk veterans. Hear how a single restoration project in Hoboken grew into a statewide mission, combining entrepreneurial strategy, veteran leadershi...

In this episode of the VET S.O.S., Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne S. Bass, the first woman to serve as the highest enlisted leader in any branch of the U.S. military, joins Shawn Welsh for an inspiring conversation on leadership, transition, and post-service purpose. After 31 years in the Air Force, Chief Bass continues her mission of service — helping veterans, military spouses, and families thrive...

On this Veterans Day episode from the VET S.O.S. Network, the Military Transition Resources Show welcomes Adam Peters, host of the Strategic Veteran Podcast, tech entrepreneur, and partner at Amakaya, a healing retreat in the Peruvian Amazon. Adam shares the unfiltered truth about his transition: from a sudden medical retirement and years of struggling through failed jobs and financial hardship, t...

This episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, features retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Hall, Executive Director of the Three Rangers Foundation. Mike reflects on a 34-year Army career that included leadership at the highest levels of Special Operations. Now, through the Three Rangers Foundation, he helps Rangers prepare for life after service with ment...

In this inspiring episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” reconnects with Dr. Leenette Joseph, author of Broken Ranks and founder of RLK Team Solutions. Together, they unpack powerful lessons from her book about emotional intelligence, mentorship, and healing within leadership. Dr. Joseph explains how toxic environments form—and how self-reflection and open comm...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Stephan Murphy, Director of Georgetown University’s Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC).Stephan shares his journey from the U.S. Army to higher education leadership, revealing how Georgetown empowers its more than 1,500 military-connected students through intentional programming,...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy talks with Dr. Brenda Pridgen, retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and founder of Authentic Mind LLC. Dr. Pridgen shares how her post-service journey evolved from uncertainty to empowerment as she built a purpose-driven business centered on mental-health awareness and authentic healing. From her earl...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, hosts Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew connect with Curtez Riggs, founder of the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)—a movement redefining how veterans and military spouses collaborate, innovate, and lead in business. Curtez reflects on his own transition story, from recruiting command to entrepreneurship, revealing how his expe...

In this heartfelt episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley Scott sits down with Anthony Dyer, a U.S. Air Force veteran, gunship aviator, and author of Moonchild. Anthony shares his deeply personal story of service, survival, and rediscovery. From the chaos of Afghanistan to the struggle of identity after leaving the military, Moonchild reveals the emotional journey of a...

Join host Dr. Hira on the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight as she interviews Jon Baldessari, Director of the Veterans Resource Center at the University of Miami. Jon shares the powerful story behind the creation of the VRC and its mission to empower more than 600 veterans and military-connected students pursuing higher education. From the Yellow Ribbon Program to the Veteran Stu...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Michael Dermer, founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur and creator of the Veteran Entrepreneur Initiative (VEI).Michael shares how he went from a successful corporate lawyer in New York City to launching the first company that rewarded people for healthy behavior—then nearly lost everything during...

This week on the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show, part of the VET S.O.S. network, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant sit down with Matthew Askren, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Mindfulme Care. Matthew reflects on his own transition out of the military, the lack of resources available at the time, and how building connections on LinkedIn opened new doors. He then introduces listene...

On this episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott sits down with two veterans who turned their service experience into stories of impact and creativity.🎥 Paige, an Army veteran and filmmaker, shares how her time at the White House Communications Agency inspired her to pursue storytelling full-time. Using her GI Bill, she attended the American Film Institute and...

This episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network dives deep into what authentic leadership looks like in both military and civilian life. Host Kingsley Scott welcomes Bill Sprayberry and David McDowell, co-authors of Be a Better Leader: A Situational Guide, for an inspiring conversation on discipline, communication, humility, and self-leadership. With over seven decades of combined experience...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Brian Pultro, a Navy Reserve Commander turned financial planner who transformed his passion for service into a thriving business helping others achieve financial confidence. Brian candidly reflects on the challenges of his own military transition—the difficulty of translating military experienc...

The VET S.O.S. Network proudly presents another episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, where we highlight organizations making a real difference for veterans and their families. This week, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Gene Campbell, founder of True Patriot Outfitters. Gene’s story is about rediscovering purpose through service. After decades in IT and years of coaching y...

Veteran and author Jon Flatt joins host Kingsley Scott for a raw conversation about war, identity, and what it really takes to heal. Through the lens of “Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em,” Jon explains how the on/off rhythm of the Guard followed him home, why the “switch” wouldn’t stay off, and how recovery began when he told the truth—to himself first. He shares the decision to move his family to Ireland...

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, Dr. Hira welcomes Nikki Harrison from the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)—a true advocate for military-connected families. Nikki shares her story of resilience growing up as a military child, raising two sons while navigating life as a Marine Corps spouse, and now empowering others through MCEC’s mission...

The VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight welcomes Kate Hufnagel, founder of Digital Wrangler. With a 25-year career in the intelligence community and big tech, Kate now channels her skills into helping families and small business owners organize critical digital information—from passwords and documents to legacy planning—ensuring continuity and peace of mind when it matters most. In...

This episode of the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show brings a powerful conversation with James Collins, Army veteran and founder of Heroes in the Sky. After serving 27 months in Iraq, James faced deep struggles with PTSD, transition, and suicidal ideation. A single encounter saved his life—and inspired him to dedicate himself to honoring fallen warriors and supporting families through...

This episode of The Scoop goes deep into a journey most people never hear. Tom LaGrave, a former Navy SEAL Team One hospital corpsman, opens up about his battle with addiction, the pain of losing his trident, and the long road to recovery that gave him a new mission—mentoring the next generation. From volunteering at an adolescent recovery center to leading a Boys & Girls Club of 440 youth, to...

On this episode of the Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Jake Dyal, CEO and co-founder of Certis Core. Jake combines a distinguished military career with expertise in defense technology, building AI-driven solutions that are transforming how the Department of Defense uses robotics, data, and automation. Jake shares candid insights on: The...

Bill Butler, President of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, joins the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show to share his incredible journey from Army service to museum leadership. Hear how a hiring freeze almost derailed his transition — and how networking, persistence, and a sense of purpose helped him land a mission-driven role in veteran advocacy. Learn how the museum tells the...