VETSOCIAL Voices

Keith Wilson will provide an overview of the veteran support services offered at the county level, including resources for entrepreneurship, mental health, and community connection. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom.

Join Lukas Simianer to learn how VetClaims AI is transforming the way veterans access the benefits they’ve earned. This session will cover how the platform streamlines the claims process while protecting veterans from predatory practices that often take advantage of those who served. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom.

Learn how to navigate franchise sourcing and selection while tapping into the financial tools and resources that make franchising accessible to veteran entrepreneurs. Featuring expert guidance from Richard Ashe, this session will highlight why franchising remains a proven path to business ownership. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom.

Discover how veterans can pursue business ownership through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) with Patrick Flood. This session with Patrick Flood and the Owners In Honor team will cover financing options, deal flow strategies, and the specialized support available to veteran entrepreneurs exploring this path. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom.

Heidi Clemons will help you uncover how your personal money mindset shapes your business decisions. Learn the difference between abundance and scarcity thinking, how subconscious money habits influence financial outcomes, and strategies to align your beliefs with entrepreneurial growth. Join us at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom to shift your perspective and unlock greater success.

Daniela Romero Najera uses the Purpose-to-Impact (p2i™) process to guide veterans in uncovering their unique talents, clarifying personal values, and defining a life-purpose that drives both career and entrepreneurial success. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom.

Military Spouse Support Dr. Mamie Pack will discuss the vital role military spouses play as a support system for active-duty service members, and share resources available to help spouses access the support they need. Hosted at the Geekdom 7th Floor Classroom in San Antonio, Texas.

Welcome to Veteran Social Summit 2024 (VETSOCIAL24) —a high-energy gathering of veterans, military spouses, and proud supporters building what’s next. Across main-stage keynotes and tactical breakouts, you’ll hear battle-tested playbooks on: Launching & scaling veteran-led businesses Modern recruiting, career pivots, and leadership Funding, partnerships, and community growth Mental fitness, re...

VETSOCIAL25 Main Stage: “Strategic Ascent—Shaping Your Identity” with Nathan Wheeler . A SOF veteran and founder of Strategic Ascent, Nathan shows veterans and entrepreneurs how to clarify identity, translate service-tested skills to business, and build a financial and leadership framework that scales. Drawing on 11 years in uniform—including the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 10th Special Forces Grou...

When you need a light, sometimes you become one. In this VETSOCIAL25 talk, retired Navy Senior Chief Leah Stiles—Founder & CEO of SEA WAVES, the veteran-led nonprofit addressing eating disorders in the military—shares how she turned personal struggle into purpose and built a mission that saves lives. She unpacks what it takes to launch and grow an impact-driven nonprofit: clarifying your “why,...

What’s your value—and can you prove it? In this VETSOCIAL25 talk, Treazure Owen breaks down how founders stand out in a crowded market by knowing exactly who they are and what they bring to the table. She walks through the anatomy of a winning capability statement—separating Past Relevant Experience from Past Performance —and shows how to operate with a clear “commander’s intent,” inventory your r...

In this episode of VETSOCIAL Voices , we bring you Bill Barrington’s powerful talk from the main stage of VETSOCIAL25 . Bill shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and the veteran spirit of service that continues well beyond the uniform. His message speaks directly to entrepreneurs, community leaders, and anyone navigating the challenges of building a mission-driven life. Tune in as Bill draws...

Noah Currier — Founder of Oscar Mike | VETSOCIAL25 Main Stage Recorded live on the VETSOCIAL25 Main Stage, Noah Currier shares how a purpose-driven vision became a movement—built around grit, community, and doing good at scale. In this candid talk, Noah breaks down what it really takes to build a mission-first brand, stay resilient when the road gets rough, and turn supporters into teammates who c...

We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Brown from The Rosie Network to #VETSOCIAL25 ! Stephanie has spent years championing military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs—and she’s bringing practical insights you can apply immediately. What you’ll take away: • Proven tactics to launch and scale a milspouse/veteran-owned business • How to get “contract-ready” and build partnerships that open doors • Brand...

🎙️ VETSOCIAL Voices | Episode: Lauren’s Keynote at VETSOCIAL25 On September 12, 2025, VETSOCIAL25 opened with a powerful keynote from Lauren that set the tone for the entire summit. In this special episode of VETSOCIAL Voices, we bring you her full address, captured live from the virtual main stage. Lauren’s message was more than just words—it was a call to action for veterans, military spouses, a...

Episode Title: Friendology & the Ranger Creed — Candace “Candyss” Bryant on Building the Ranger Legacy Episode Description: Ryan Hunt sits down with Candace “Candyss” Bryant—long-time force in the veteran community, former Best Ranger Competition lead, and founder of the Ranger Legacy Foundation—for a candid, high-energy conversation about grit, purpose, and building a lasting home for the Ran...

🎙️ Live from VetFest Atlanta! In this episode of VETSOCIAL Voices , host Ryan Hunt sits down with Nathan Wheeler — Army veteran, entrepreneur, and community leader — for an unfiltered conversation about life after service, identity, and the power of financial education. Nathan shares his powerful journey from 11 years in the Army (including time with the 10th Special Forces Group) to navigating on...

Episode description Marine Corps ANGLICO veteran SGT Q joins VETSOCIAL Voices to share a raw, hopeful arc—from post-deployment spiral and homelessness to building a mission that saves lives. He recounts surviving a home-invasion gunfight, hitting bottom, and a turning point at New Life Church. A midnight grid search to save a fellow vet from an overpass sparked the blueprint for his app, originall...

Episode description Marine Corps ANGLICO veteran SGT Q joins VETSOCIAL Voices to share a raw, hopeful arc—from post-deployment spiral and homelessness to building a mission that saves lives. He recounts surviving a home-invasion gunfight, hitting bottom, and a turning point at New Life Church. A midnight grid search to save a fellow vet from an overpass sparked the blueprint for his app, originall...

Episode description Community builder Candyss Bryant joins VETSOCIAL Voices to unpack “friendology”—her practice of showing up, connecting people, and turning relationships into real outcomes. With 25+ years in the veteran space, Candyss shares how she helped coordinate the Best Ranger Competition, stood up the National Ranger Association, and now leads the Ranger Legacy Foundation (rangerlegacy.o...

Episode description Army veteran Edi Lagunas (20+ years; OCS at Fort Benning) joins VETSOCIAL Voices to talk candidly about building a second career in real estate and tech. She breaks down the unromantic truth of short-term rentals, why she’s pivoting into land investing, and how her new app— Nexus Bond AI , an “AI bestie” you design and chat with—grew from a need for connection during transition...

Guest: Nat Martin — Retired USAF Master Sergeant, Transformation & Resilience Coach, Global Humanitarian, and Self-Proclaimed Superpower Activator 💫 In this unfiltered, high-energy episode, Ryan Hunt sits down with the dynamic Nat Martin to talk about transformation, service, purpose, and the hilarious (and sometimes wild) lessons learned along the way. From dancing with Cuban youth in upcycl...

🎙️ VETSOCIAL Voices Unfiltered – Real talk, raw stories, and unfiltered insights straight from the heart of the veteran community. Join host Ryan Patrick Hunt , decorated Army officer and veteran hiring champion, alongside co-host Mike Sarge , a powerhouse speaker, content creator, and advocate for veteran voices that cut through the noise. Each episode brings you candid conversations with veteran...

🎙️ VETSOCIAL Voices Unfiltered – Real talk, raw stories, and unfiltered insights straight from the heart of the veteran community. Join host Ryan Patrick Hunt , decorated Army officer and veteran hiring champion, alongside guest, Mike Sarge , a powerhouse speaker, content creator, and advocate for veteran voices that cut through the noise. Each episode brings you candid conversations with veteran...

🎙️ VETSOCIAL Voices: From Combat Boots to Campaign Leads – Aaron Welch on Service, Strategy, and Supporting Veterans In this episode of VETSOCIAL, we sit down with Aaron Welch, a proud U.S. Army veteran and founder of Lift Digital Marketing, to talk about his journey from military service to successful entrepreneurship. Aaron shares how the discipline and mission-focus of his military background l...