VIB Reveille Podcast

Corey chats with 2025 Government Agency of the Year California DGS all about their efforts to continue supporting California based Veteran owned businesses. CA DGS Business Outreach Manager Matt Zweier shares insight on working with the state of California.

Corey chats with VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the brand new VIBN Connecting America cross country road trip!  VIBN Connecting America Page => https://www.vibnetwork.org/vibn-connecting-america/

At the 2025 National VIB Conference - Corey chats with Tim Swaney, Navy Veteran and CEO of WatchUr6, a cybersecurity company that specializes in disaster recovery and readiness.  For more on WatchUr6 - https://watchur6.com/ Tim Swaney - tim.swaney@watchur6.com

In this special episode of the Reveille podcast, Corey sits down with Elizabeth Sullivan of the Madison Services Group, who shares with us the latest news from DC on legislation that directly impacts Veteran Owned Businesses. If Lizzie sounds familiar, it's because she's our Legislative Updates speaker at the VIB Conference! Be sure to tune in! For more about the Madison Services Group:...

Corey has a great conversation with Ryan Murray, Managing Director for Greencastle Consulting and 2025 Above & Beyond Award winner for Veteran Business of the Year. They chat about Greencastle's future, new opportunities and what it means to prioritize giving back to the Veteran community. Greencastle Consulting: https://greencastleconsulting.com/

Listen in as Corey interviews Veteran CEO Magazine Founder and Air Force Veteran Jonathan Hernandez. Jonathan started Veteran CEO Magazine to support U.S. service members transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. As a service member who made the transition, he wanted to share his experience, along with others’, to help guide others on their journey. Veteran CEO Magazine: https://w...

While at the 2025 VIB National Conference, Corey takes some time to speak to Ciera Chancellor - Army Veteran, presenter and leadership consultant. Her expertise extends to strategic partnerships, awareness campaigns, and a focus on showcasing the competitive advantage that veterans bring to organizations. Chancellor Collective: https://www.chancellorcollective.com/

During the 9th Annual National VIB Conference on November 12th–13th, Reveille Podcast host Corey Vickers sat down with attendees. Listen as attendee Captain Kim Liszka shares her military experience and the mission behind her nonprofit, the Reveille & Retreat Project, which supports women veterans.   Reveille & Retreat Project:  https://reveilleandretreatproject.org

Are you wondering what's the best way to prepare for this upcoming 9th Annual National VIB Conference? Curious to know the difference between Tactical Networking and One-on-One Business Matchmaking? Want to know what you should bring? Hear from CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner as she takes Corey through what to expect at this year's event! If you haven't yet - register to attend today!...

Tune in to hear Corey chat with Trevor Boylston, Economic Inclusion Manager with Boston Scientific. He'll share his knowledge and tips on working with a large corporation like Boston Scientific, as well as his important must dos for any conference and making meaningful connections. Let's get to work! Boston Scientific => https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/supplier-resource-center....

Corey speaks to the 2024 Bravo Zulu Above & Beyond Award Winner Elwyn Monroe with Dexcom all about his efforts to help the Veteran business community grow and succeed, as well as tips to help grow your own business.  Dexcom => https://www.dexcom.com/dexcom-suppliers Elwyn Monroe, Senior Manager - Supplier Risk, Diversity & Sustainability Email: suppliers@dexom.com

Tune in to hear Corey interview the 2024 Above & Beyond Veteran Business of the Year Winner Kenneth King of KingFisher Services, LLC. Kenneth discusses his win, all about growth and bringing his leadership skills from the Army to his own business. KingFisher Services, LLC Kenneth King, President - ken@kingfisher.services https://kingfisher.services/

Join Corey as he gets the inside scoop on Bristol Myers Squibb! You'll learn about what it takes to work with them and hear all about their Undercover Ally program.  Bristol Myers Squibb https://www.bms.com/

Corey sits down with US Veterans Magazine President and Founder Mona Lisa Faris, the VIB Network 2024 Above & Beyond Oscar Mike Award Winner. Mona Lisa Faris, President and Founder US Veterans Magazine => https://usveteransmagazine.com/ Email: monalisa@usveteransmagazine.com

A few more interviews from the 2024 National Conference - let's get to work! Interview 1: Mona Lisa Faris US Veterans Magazine https://usveteransmagazine.com/ Interview 2: Danielle Marshall, USAF Emfor Group, LLC https://www.emforgroup.com/

We're back with some 2024 Conference interviews! Listen in as Corey interviews a few attendees during the Conference at Paradise Point Resort in sunny San Diego. Interview 1: Breana Weaver, Manager | Diversity Equity & Inclusion PCL Construction Services www.pcl.com Interview 2: Dondre Lawson, CEO Emerald Technical Solutions https://emeraldsolutions.tech/

Corey interviews the 2023 Above & Beyond Award Veteran Business of the Year winner John Palmer, US Army Veteran, Founder and President of Servexo Protective Services.  John shares his words of wisdom and inspiring journey that took him from combat boots to business suits.  VIB Network Links vibnetwork.org vibexpressconnect.com Servexo Protective Services Links servexousa.com contact@servexousa...

Part 3 of 3 Listen in to our final set of interviews from the 7th Annual National Conference! 0:36 - Andrew Adamson / Bookcliff Partners / bookcliffpartners.com 3:20 - Mark Morales / City National Bank 9:20 - Joe Luu / GIJoe Motivational Comedy / joeluu.com 13:14 - Cristi Suhadolnik / Capital50 Consultants / cap50.com 16:07 - Melissa Tong / DuckPunk Productions / duckpunk.net 23:20 - Sandy Garcia...

Part 2 of 3 Listen in to Corey interview more attendees, including Veteran Business Owners, Corporate folks, Government agency reps and more during the 7th Annual National Conference! 0:36 - Luke Brewer / Global Engineering Services / ges-us.com 6:07 - Michelle GI / Department of Veteran Affairs/VetBizLady 13:11 - Griffin Forsyth / Black Box Safety / blackboxsafety.com 18:56 - Richard Chacon / US...

Part 1 of 3 Listen in to Corey interview attendees, including Veteran Business Owners, Corporate folks, Government agency reps and more during the 7th Annual National Conference! 1:10 - Bill Cunningham / B.E.R.T. Workplace Safety Solutions / bertinc.org 3:20 - Dennis Garland / Bristol Myers Squibb 6:29 - Jerry Herrmann / Delta5 Resources / leasedelta.com 8:43 - Erica Adkins  / Dexcom 11:13 - Marlo...

Corey interviews US Air Force Veteran Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince - Recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices for championing women veterans, blazing trails, and earning local national and international accolades, her mission is clear: "About the Business of America's Veteran Entrepreneurs – serving those who continue to serve America."   Listen for a great conversat...

In a special episode, Corey interviews VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the upcoming 2023 conference.  What to expect, more information about the Veteran Business Marketplace Reception and Opportunity Expo, how to make the most of your time there and what you can do to prepare.  Listen in for some great information! VIB Conference site www.vibconference.com

Veteran Businesses that specialize in Government Contracting - this one's for you! Guest Robert Jones walks us through how Left Brain Professionals can help you navigate the waters of Government contract accounting and how those attending the 7th Annual National Conference can prepare for Tactical Networking. Let's get to work! Left Brain Professionals Site: https://www.leftbrainpro.com/...

In our first Prime Time episode, Corey interviews the 2022 Teaming Partners of the Year Winners Swinerton and E2 Contracting.  Kim Patton (Swinerton) and Erik Franzen (E2) share great information about how they came to work together as a Prime and Sub, how Swinerton trusted the relationship built with this Veteran owned business and  what E2 did to prepare themselves for working at this level. Swi...

AARP offers more than just membership discounts.  Corey speaks with Kimberly Ayers and Felicia Brown from AARP to learn a whole lot more about the resources, services and support available to the Small Business and Veteran communities. AARP Links: AARP Supplier Diversity: https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/supplier-diversity/ AARP Skills Builder : www.aarp.org/skillsbuilder AARP Veterans Job Center:...