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 108: Finding Your Purpose with Jorgana Megonigal
We are excited to introduce Jordana Megonigal on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. Although Jordana is neither a veteran nor a military spouse, she is a military dau…
Season 3 Episode 107: The Balance of Optimism and Reality with Dr. Vaughn Eason
After serving a successful career in the medical field for the US Navy, Dr. Vaughn Eason recently started a new chapter as the Director of Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Services at Madiso…
Season 3 Episode 106: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn as a Tool with Adam Braatz - Part 2
On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we continue our 2-part series unpacking content from Adam Braatz’s newly released book, LinkedIn Mastery for Veterans and Transi…
Season 3 Episode 105: Top to Bottom LinkedIn Creation with Adam Braatz - Part 1
Adam Braatz served in the USAF for 8 years before separating in 2015. In addition to holding several communications and marketing roles, Adam has become an influential voice in the vete…
Season 3 Episode 104: Military Transition Q&A with Cody Bowman
On this week’s episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we are excited to bring you our first Q&A session of Season 3. After serving 6 years on active duty, Cody Bowman transiti…
Season 3 Episode 103: The Power of Humility in the Military Transition with Bernard Toney
To launch the 3rd season of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome Dr. Bernard Toney. Dr. Toney’s impressive US Army career includes serving 3+ years as a White House Medical …
Season 2 Episode 102: Key Strategies for Bouncing Back from Setbacks
Sometimes life hands you the unexpected. For the last episode of Season 2, I had a plan but then had to pivot. My life was hacked last week, and if you’ve ever experienced someone gaini…
Season 2 Episode 101: From Zero to Hired Using LinkedIn with Deon Myers
After serving 21 years in the US Army, Deon Myers retired and landed a supervisory role shortly thereafter at Raytheon. Within a year at his new company, he learned the facility was clo…
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes and the 2nd Anniversary of the Show!
On this week’s podcast, we celebrate our 100th episode by recapping some of the most common and important military transition lessons that our guest speakers have shared over the past 9…
Season 2 Episode 99: Networking Your Way to a Brand New Career with Brian Arrington
After serving a career in security forces, Brian Arrington retired from the United States Air Force ready for a new challenge. Landing a role with Wells Fargo as a business consultant r…
Season 2 Episode 98: Learning Transition is More Than Landing a Job with Dr. Destinee Prete
After serving 4 years in the US Army as an officer in the medical service corps, Dr. Destinee Prete transitioned to earn a doctorate in industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology, a…
Season 2 Episode 97: Landing a Federal Job with Jason Heering
After a career in the US Coast Guard, Jason Heering retired from an overseas location which added an extra layer of complexity to his transition. Throughout his military career, he serv…
Season 2 Episode 96: The Importance of Career Research with Saquonna Duncan
With a US Navy career spanning 21 years, including 9 years serving active duty and 12 years in the US Navy Reserve, Saquonna Duncan shares her transition story and lessons learned along…
Season 2 Episode 95: Embracing the Transformation in the Transition with James Felts
On this episode, James Felts shares his struggles and victories finding purpose, meaning and fulfilling work post-military. His career in the US Army encompassed time served as a nation…
Season 2 - Episode 94: Determining Your Value and Strategically Networking with Adam Getz
When Adam Getz first joined the military, his plan was to finish his initial enlistment as an Army musician and separate. As his roles changed within the military, Adam decided to serve…
Season 2 Episode 93: Test Driving Your New Career as a Volunteer with David Nava
After spending 20 years as a US Navy Flight Officer, David Nava was ready for a new challenge. He started preparing for his transition four years in advance with a goal of landing a rol…
Season 2 - Episode 92: Career Fair and Networking Event Success Strategies with Lori Norris
This week, I will be leading you through a solo episode focused on career fair and networking event success strategies. Preparation before the event will give you confidence during the …
Season 2 Episode 91: Blazing a Non-traditional Transition Trail with Amber Kulesza
Amber Kulesza served 12 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. Her transition was unexpected, and she wasn’t given much time to plan. Despite these challenges, she navigated thr…
Season 2 - Episode 90: Don't Do Military Transition Alone with Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery
After serving 10 years as active duty Air Force, Jeremy Montgomery, who goes by Monte, served an additional 12 years in the Air National Guard. When he retired in 2020, he used LinkedIn…
Season 2 - Episode 89: Applying Your Same Military Skills in a New Industry with Sarah Ostrowski
Having served 7 years as a US Army intelligence officer, Sarah Ostrowski decided she was ready for a new challenge. Her transition plan included going back to school, however, when the …