VET S.O.S. Podcast

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight , host Shawn Welsh welcomes Dan Roby , Vice President of Brand Expansion and Business Development at American Military University (AMU) and retired Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force . Dan discusses AMU’s 20-year legacy of serving military members, veterans, and their families through affordable, flexible, and mission-dri...

This week on the VET S.O.S., we welcome Air Force veteran Terry Vance , the Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Healthcare Systems , to share how he built one of the most effective veteran coalitions in the country. Starting with only six organizations, Terry’s leadership has connected over 100 veteran-serving groups , linking federal, state, nonprofit, and business partners to strengthen r...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Military Transition Resources Show , hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant sit down with Charity Brown , author of Create Clarity with Charity and founder of The Happy CEO . Charity shares her story of overcoming burnout, rebuilding self-worth, and helping veterans rediscover purpose through clarity and emotional balance. She discusses her Four P Framework...

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight , host Shawn Welsh welcomes Eric Kready , retired U.S. Army Military Police Officer and Director on the ASIS International Professional Certification Board . Eric shares the mission behind Operation Career Change , a suite of free transition tools that help veterans and first responders move into the private sector security...

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Transition Show, a part of the VET S.O.S. Network , hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Brandon Johnson and Brett Groller , two passionate coaches helping veterans thrive in life after service. Brandon—an Air Force veteran and founder of ME+I Coaching —shares his journey from the structured world of the military to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneur...

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 le...

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 leadersh...

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 thr...

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 hardshi...

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 m...

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 programm...

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 e...

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 S...

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 lis...

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...

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 experien...

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 coachin...

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 missi...

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 throu...

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,...

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...

In this episode of VET S.O.S. The Scoop , James I. Bond, author of Brain Glue , reveals the secret psychology behind brand names that stick—and sell. From Hot Pockets to GoDaddy to In-N-Out Burger , discover how rhyme, alliteration, and emotional triggers can transform an ordinary idea into a market sensation. James breaks down 14 powerful brain triggers, showing how veterans and entrepreneurs can...

What does real veteran support in higher education look like? At the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Veterans Center Manager and Missouri Army National Guard Sergeant Martina Meng is leading the way. In this episode, she shares how UMSL serves over 523 military-connected students with personalized benefits support, hands-on learning, and a community that feels like home. She explains why startin...

This week on the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show , we sit down with Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and host of The JMach Podcast , JMach —a man on a mission to change the narrative around Veteran Mental Health . After a failed attempt to become a police officer, a painful injury, and an identity crisis post-service, JMach spiraled into a dark place. But through therapy...