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
Season 3 Episode 128: Changing Your Inner Voice with Mary Polanco
Mary Polanco served 23 years in the United States Air Force in multiple high-level leadership roles. As her final assignment, Mary was the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Air Force Resil…
Season 3 Episode 127: Navigating Veteran Benefits with Dr. Paul Lawrence
Knowing how to effectively use your veteran benefits is a key part of post-military success. On this episode, we uncover how to navigate your benefits with help from Dr. Paul Lawrence. …
Season 3 Episode 126: Letting Go of Your Ego with Eric Brew
After serving 24 years in the Marine Corps and the Army, Eric Brew started his post-military career working for Still Serving Veterans. His most recent role has been Manager of Military…
Season 3 Episode 125: Changing the Way We View Failure with A.J. Yawn
From a Division 1 college athlete to a US Army officer to cybersecurity company founder to now a partner at a Top 20 CPA firm, AJ Yawn has experienced as many setbacks as successes. AJ …
Season 3 Episode 124: Transformation Instead of Transactions with Kevin Greene
Retiring from the Army in 2021, Kevin Greene started his transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Kevin spent the first 8 years of his military career as an infantryman, the bu…
Season 3 Episode 123: Resume Writing Tips and Tricks, Part 2 with Marisol Maloney
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we continue our conversation with Marisol Maloney. On the previous episode, Marisol discussed her transition and her insights as…
Season 3 Episode 122: Charting a Career Path Full of Pivots with Marisol Maloney
Marisol Maloney is a retired Navy veteran, military spouse, recruiter for a defense contracting company and an entrepreneur. During her military career, Marisol experienced many pivots.…
Season 3 Episode 121: Embracing the Inevitable Changes in Military Transition with Bruce Thompson
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Bruce Thompson. In the military transition space, Bruce is one of the most prolific veter…
Season 3 Episode 120: Backwards Planning Your Military Transition, Part 2 with Ken Davenport
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we conclude our 2-part series with Ken Davenport. Author of The Stoic Transition, a Guide to How Veterans can Thrive in their Ne…
Season 3 Episode 119: Applying Stoicism to Your Military Transition with Ken Davenport
We are pleased to welcome Ken Davenport to the microphone on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. For more than a decade, Ken has provided mentorship to military vetera…
Season 3 Episode 118: Navigating Nonverbal Communication with Lori Norris
On this week’s episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we are pausing our traditional format to bring you an episode focused solely on nonverbal communication. Did you know tha…
Season 3 Episode 117: Focusing on the Next Chapter with Jesse Gemberling-Johnson
Having served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry officer, Jesse Gemberling-Johnson uses skills he developed in the military as the Director of Talent Recruitment and Devel…
Season 3 Episode 116: Military Transition Q&A with Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones is wrapping up her 20-year career in the US Air Force as a paralegal manager who trains and develops 350 other legal professionals. Jennifer is in the process of transiti…
Season 3 Episode 115: Taking a Step Back to Move Forward with Leon Thomas
Leon Thomas wrapped up his Air Force career as the Airman Leadership School Commandant. Retiring in 2022, Leon is now in a learning and development role with Allstate, a Fortune 100 com…
Season 3 Episode 114: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable with William Wunschel
William Wunschel is currently in the process of retiring from the United States Air Force as a senior maintenance officer. Over the course of his 20 years in the military, Bill has held…
Season 3 Episode 113: Getting Intentional with Shirley Baez
Retiring from the Army in 2021, Shirley Baez went directly from the military to her first job. Like many veterans, Shirley left her first role for a better fit within a year after retir…
Season 3 Episode 112: Sharing Hard Truths with Keith Cassant
When Keith Cassant retired from the U.S. Army in 2019, his intention was to transition straight into a role in law enforcement. After learning he was physically ineligible, Keith had to…
Season 3 Episode 111: The Quality over Quantity Debate with Josh Mason
After serving as a military cargo pilot, Josh Mason transitioned his career focus in the US Air Force to cybersecurity. Leaving the military in 2019, Josh has had an exciting and divers…
Season 3 Episode 110: Bouncing Back from Being Laid Off with Jonathan Fisher
US Army veteran Jonathan Fisher spent his military career in aviation maintenance. When he decided to retire, he also made the decision to start his next career in the IT industry. Usin…
Season 3 Episode 109: Figuring Out Who You Are with Bob Newlin
We welcome back to the microphone, Bob Newlin, who joins us on this episode to reflect on his transition after hanging up the uniform 18 months ago. Bob’s diverse career in the United S…