New Mission Career Transition

Want a future career with purpose? How about working for a non-profit organization supporting wildlife conservation, access to outdoor therapy, or veterans? Trevor Hubbs, a prior Army Airborne Infantry Soldier, discusses his work with the Armed Forces Initiative (AFI) of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA). AFI introduces active duty service members and veterans to public lands and waters by p...

Do you know what's better than an excellent informational interview? A dedicated mentor in your future career field! Eric Brew, a prior Marine and retired Army Infantryman served as the Military Outreach Manager for American Corporate Partners (ACP). ACP (www.acp-usa.org) is a non-profit organization that connects transitioning service members, military spouses, and veterans with volunteer me...

James Geri, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and prior US Navy Corpsman (aka, “Doc”) tells us… -  How to Become a Therapist -  Being Patient with Ourselves -  Mental Approach VA Disability -  The Importance of Small Wins …and much more.  James served as a US Navy Corpsman, later specialized in neuropsychiatry, and now has his own practice. We’re very proud of what he has accomplished.  If yo...

You've probably thought about going on an adventure...or at least a great vacation after transitioning from the military. Our next guest describes how he did that: Sailing across the globe for a year with his family.  Kris Faught, a retired Marine Aviator now a Chief Product Officer for Sapient One tells us about... How to Save $$ Easily Getting the Family On-board When it's Time to Get...

Have you been able to take care of service members' personal & admin needs? You may be an excellent fit for Human Resources!  Our guest is Misty Moreno, a retired US Air Force HR Professional, Human Resources Business Partner and Lean Manufacturing Coach with Continental, PMP Boot Camp Instructor with Vets2PM, and author of “Get Your Shit Together: 30 Days of Journal Prompts....” Misty gi...

Your separation rank doesn’t matter…you can become a major airline pilot! Nik Fialka, a US Navy Reserve pilot, major commercial airline pilot, and Aviation Career Coach with Spitfire Elite Consulting describes how to use your veteran’s education benefits to pursue a new career in commercial aviation. He tells us about… - Training Requirements - Aviation Physicals - Career Paths - Coaching & In...

Grant Hatfield, a prior service Marine and Embark Specialist used his newfound faith as a source of strength to overcome challenges during his transition from the military. He is now enjoying life as a carpenter with Sean's Cabinetry LLC (https://www.seanscabinetry.com/) in Cokato, Minnesota. You can contact Grant on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/optimistic_pineapple/ or using the ha...

Josh Ambrose, Marine logistician turned franchise owner at Mosquito Hunters Jacksonville South & St Augustine and Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Merchant Operations at Bank of America. Josh talks about… -       Knowing When to Transition -       His Unexpected Interest in Business Ownership -       American Corporate Partners Mentorship -       Free Career Training through Onward to O...

Prior-service Marine and expeditionary airfield technician turned Brazilian Jiujitsu instructor and competitor. Elijah Butler overcame obstacles through grit, hard work, and the help of the Ronin Foundation – a non-profit organization that supports service members struggling with stress, substance abuse, PTSD, and other challenges by sponsoring their training in BJJ and mixed martial arts. Elijah...

Marine, supply officer and 2019 US Military Games swimmer turned financial services specialist and aspiring counselor. Rheanna Vaughn tells us about The COMMIT Foundation, using your values to find your next career, how mantras can attract success, her unique use of sticky notes, and much more.  You can contact Rheanna on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheannavaughn/ or via email at rhean...

Prior-service Marine, enlisted aviation mechanic, Virginia Tech grad, and combat engineer officer that transitioned into recruiting talent for US manufacturing companies with Systematic Business Consulting (https://systematicbc.com). Daniel Pierce tells us about his positive experience with American Corporate Partners (https://www.acp-usa.org), provides tips on how to discover what you want and do...

Retired Sailor and Sonar Technician uses his expertise to help service members, veterans, and military spouses find new careers. Sultan Camp, a Military Talent Advocate and Director of the Veterans Employment Centers in Hampton Roads, VA, tells us how to leverage social media to grow a professional network, common mistakes transitioning service members make and how to avoid them, what his team doe...

Marine veteran and engineer equipment operator turned real estate entrepreneur. Matt Clanton talks about what he learned from his side gigs, how he started as a real estate agent while still on active duty, and why he later became a mortgage loan originator/loan officer and founded Project Valor. Project Valor is a non-profit organization that provides FREE services to help veterans leverage the V...

Retired US Navy commander, MH-60 pilot, project management professional, and business strategist. James Raymond walks us through his transition story which includes pitfalls, successes, and a bit of luck. He is currently working at Yahoo near Washington D.C. and is a member of their internal veterans' group. To follow James, you can find him on LinkedIn using the link below: https://www.linke...

Jennifer Gomez: Prior-service Marine, President of the veterans' fraternity Sigma Omega Delta, full-time student at California State University Sacramento, a staff member of the Veterans Success Center, and full-time employee. In this episode, Jennifer discusses her transition from the Marine Corps, how she overcame the loneliness of not being surrounded by fellow Marines, and how she helps s...