Kingsley Scott, Shawn Welsh

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

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The Scoop is where leaders, disruptors, innovators, and advocates from across the veteran ecosystem come together to share insights that matter. From career experts to nonprofit founders, mental-health champions, authors, educators, entrepreneurs, and policy voices—this show offers thoughtful conversations that challenge perspectives and spark meaningful action. Hosted by the VET S.O.S. Network, The Scoop goes beyond transition and dives into the broader issues shaping the lives of veterans, military families, and the organizations that support them.

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Kingsley Scott, Shawn Welsh

Episodes

Veteran Resilience: Scott DeLuzio’s Story of Strength 02.08.2025 57:18

Scott DeLuzio shares a deeply emotional story of loss, leadership, and healing in this episode of The Scoop . Deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 alongside his younger brother, Scott’s world was forever changed when Stephen was killed in action during the final stretch of their deployment. In a moment that defines veteran resilience , Scott had to push down unimaginable grief and continue leading his...

Veteran MIA Recovery | Colonel PJ Dermer's Mission of Legacy and Healing 26.07.2025 46:03

What if your next mission was to serve those who never came home? In this compelling episode of The Scoop on the VET S.O.S. podcast, Colonel PJ Dermer shares how his journey didn’t end with retirement—it just transformed. As the founder of TerraSearch Promise , PJ now leads veteran-powered recovery missions that bring closure to families of missing U.S. service members. We dive into PJ’s post-serv...

Mission Transition: Your Military Exit Gameplan 19.07.2025 46:30

“Don’t just get a job—find your calling.” In this episode of The Scoop on the VET S.O.S. Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Louis, veteran and author of Mission Transition . He walks us through his strategic blueprint for exiting the military with confidence—and entering the civilian world with clarity. 🔹 How to define your personal “True North” 🔹 Resume translation, branding, and communication ti...

Your Final Debrief: Transition with Purpose 12.07.2025 48:03

In this powerful episode of The Scoop , host Kingsley sits down with Air Force veteran and emotional intelligence expert Mary Polanco , founder of Lead and Lead Well, LLC and author of Your Final Debrief . Mary shares her deeply personal story of transitioning from the military, overcoming anxiety and depression, and rediscovering her identity outside the uniform. We explore the emotional and psyc...

From Combat to Career: Bill Kieffer's Military Transition Playbook 05.07.2025 44:27

🎧 In this inaugural episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Podcast Network, Kingsley Scott welcomes Bill Kieffer, author of Military Career Transition and co-founder of the nonprofit Veteran Career Journey. Bill shares unfiltered advice on navigating the shift from military service to civilian employment. With experience as both a U.S. Army officer and a corporate HR leader, Bill explains why m...