Lessons Learned for Vets
Supporting veterans to achieve career success as they navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Each week we will bring you a new mentor who will teach you the lessons they have learned as they traveled the military transition path before you.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 189
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Empowering Veterans with New Career Opportunities with Mark Adams
Mark Adams, a former active duty and reserve Air Force service member, shares his journey from military service to finding his place and an operational excellence leader in the private …
Season 4 Episode 167: Military Transition Q&A with Marc Lopez
Marc Lopez joined the Army 20 years ago and started his career in the intelligence field as a linguist. He transitioned over to become a warrant officer and is now a cyber warfare opera…
Season 4 Episode 166: Seeking Alternative Methods of Healing with Eric Infanti
We are excited to host Marine Corps veteran, Eric Infanti. By all accounts, Eric had a smooth transition into the corporate world, where he worked for 5 years. When his health began dec…
Season 4 Episode 165: Five Things Your Resume Should Contain with Lori Norris
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we get back to the basics with best practices for crafting a resume. Certified resume writer and career coach, Lori Norris, shar…
Season 4 Episode 164: Changing Perspective over Time with Ray Jokie
If you are a transitioning service member, it’s always helpful to hear the role that time has in the transition process. The transition process doesn’t end when you land your first job …
Season 4 Episode 163: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Military Transition with Chris Dreisbach
We are excited to welcome back Chris Dreisbach for his fifth appearance on the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. Chris retired in 2020 as a Senior Master Sergeant for the United States …
Season 4 Episode 162: Rate My SkillBridge with Ethan Shipp
We welcome Ethan Shipp. Ethan began his career in the United States Air Force as an EMT but has since retrained as an information systems technician. Although he is still serving, he us…
Season 4 Episode 161: Knowing When to Take a Break with Lori Norris
On this solo episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, Lori shares the challenges that she and her family have been going through over the past few months. During this time, Lori…
Season 4 Episode 160: Military Spouse and Family Transition with Sarah Bumgardner
In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we are pleased to host Sarah Bumgardner. Sarah is a military spouse and a certified financial education instructor who has worked wit…
Season 4 Episode 159: Job Interview Success with Brenda Mariah - Part 2
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we continue our discussion on interview best practices with career strategist, Brenda Mariah. We encourage you to listen to Part…
Season 4 Episode 158: Job Interview Success with Brenda Mariah - Part 1
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome Brenda Mariah. If you are having trouble getting others to see your value or recognizing your own value, this is wher…
Season 4 Episode 157: The Emotions of the Military Transition with Mary Polanco - Part 2
We continue our discussion with Mary Polanco on Part 2 of this 2-part series. On the previous episode, Mary discusses the importance of taking time for yourself during the military tran…
Season 4 Episode 156: Dealing with the Grief of Leaving the Military with Mary Polanco - Part 1
After serving 23 years in the US Air Force, Mary Polanco retired from the Air Force. She is the founder and CEO of Live and Lead Well and the author of Your Final Debrief, which she des…
Season 4 Episode 155: Learning How to Market Yourself with Clarissa Merced
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome retired US Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, Clarissa Merced. Clarissa used the SkillBridge program to upskill and la…
Season 4 Episode 154: Exploring SkillBridge with Dave Schantz - Part 2
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we continue our conversation with Dave Schantz, SkillBridge expert. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we encourage you to downl…
Season 4 Episode 153: Exploring SkillBridge with Dave Schantz - Part 1
We are excited to welcome Dave Schantz to the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. After retiring from the US Navy in 2019, Dave built a SkillBridge opportunity at General Dynamics Informa…
Season 4 Episode 152: Bouncing Back from Underemployment with Dr. Derek Moore
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome back Dr. Derek Moore. Derek was originally a guest in Season 1 for a Q&A episode. Since retiring in 2021 from the US …
Season 4 Episode 151: Navigating the Financial Decisions of Transition with Todd Nelson
On this episode of the Lesson Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome Todd Nelson. Although not a veteran himself, he has dedicated his career to helping service members navigate their fin…
Season 4 Episode 150: Taking the Focus off You for Job Search Success with Lori Norris
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, host Lori Norris shares the best ways to help candidates stand out from the crowd during the job search process. It may seem cou…
Season 4 Episode 149: Military Transition Q&A with Taylor Lau
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we bring you the first Q&A session of Season 4. Taylor Lau currently serves in the US Army and is scheduled to separate in Octob…