VET S.O.S. Podcast

In this emotional and powerful episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott talks with Sergeant Major (Ret.) Bart Womack, Bronze Star recipient and author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Womack relives the harrowing night of the 2003 insider attack at Camp Pennsylvania—the first deadly attack of the Iraq War—and shares how betrayal, chaos, and leadership...

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-driven...

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, Maurice Murphy welcomes Adam Bird, military veteran, founder of Heroes Media Group, and multi-industry entrepreneur. Adam shares his brutally honest transition story—one shaped by anger, uncertainty, and a complete lack of guidance—and how that turbulence became the fuel for everything he built afterward. Listeners will he...

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 reso...

In this powerful episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, Kings reconnects with mentor, veteran, author, and leadership expert Todd Simmons — a man whose story has inspired thousands. Todd opens up about his upbringing, early adversity, surviving failure, navigating mental health battles, and discovering his purpose through service. His bestselling book Why Not Me? Born to Fail, Desti...

In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Miguel D. Echols—a Marine Corps veteran, international leadership consultant, and certified coach—to share his inspiring journey from service member to global leadership strategist. Miguel reveals how mentorship, faith, and adaptability shaped his entrepreneurial path and why focusing...

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 —...

In this episode of VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop, host Kingsley Scott interviews Lee Pepper, author of Never Outmatched, to explore how battlefield-tested leadership translates into winning business strategies. Lee shares how lessons from the Army—from decision-making under pressure to leveraging limited resources—can transform modern marketing and corporate culture. He breaks down principles like...

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 indu...

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy sits down with Monica Fullerton, Air Force spouse, twin mom, and founder of Spouse-ly, to explore how she turned her challenges as a military spouse into a thriving business that empowers others. From her corporate beginnings to becoming a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur, Monica discusses how planning, family, and...

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 entrepreneurshi...

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...