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 2 - Episode 88: Two Sides of the Military Transition Story with Nathan Wallace and Kelsey Wolf-Wallace
Husband and wife team Nathan Wallace and Kelsey Wolf-Wallace share the microphone on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. After serving 5 years in the US Army as a juni…
Season 2 - Episode 87: Exploring Sales as a Career with Mark Rothschild
After serving 10 years as a pilot in the US Navy, Mark Rothschild was ready for something new. Knowing his strong work ethic, his need to connect with people and desire for a career whe…
Season 2 Episode 86: Clearing Up Resume Myths with Lori Norris
You know me, Lori Norris, as the host of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, but did you know I have been providing education resources to the military community since 2005? I have ow…
Season 2 Episode 85: Learning from Military Transition Data with Brian Niswander
After spending 27 years in the USAF on active duty and in the reserves as an intel officer, Brian Niswander continues using his background in data and analytics as the founder of Milita…
Season 2 - Episode 84: Common Military Transition Lessons Learned with Lucas Connolly
When Lucas Connolly retired after a 20-year career in the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer, he accepted a position at a Fortune 500 company. After reevaluating his career goals and …
Season 2 Episode 83: Backwards Planning Your Military Transition with Jason Shockey
After serving 20 years in the United States Marine Corps conducting cybersecurity operations, Jason Shockey has successfully held 3 different chief information security officer roles in…
Season 2 - Episode 82: Making Sure Your Message is Understood with Julie Sanders
Julie Sanders served 4 years in the US Army as an Arabic Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. With a high-level security clearance, impressive military job and veteran status, she assumed…
Season 2 Episode 81: Military Transition Q&A with Tyler Burkholder
Tyler Burkholder recently began a SkillBridge program after his service in the Navy. As a loyal follower of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Tyler has used previous podcast discuss…
Season 2 - Episode 80: Transforming from Victim to Victor with Robert Washington
Robert Washington joined the Navy after 9/11 and served for 9 years before separating to pursue a full-time career as a professional MMA fighter. After retiring from professional fighti…
Season 2 Episode 79: Taking an Active Approach to Your Transition with Joshua Atkinson
Joshua Atkinson served 11 years active duty in the US Marine Corps and 2 years in the reserves. He now works as a logistics SME and consultant for Whitney Bradley and Brown and as a Bus…
Season 2 Episode 78: Fighting Imposter Syndrome with Hayden Barnes
Hayden Barnes served 4 years in the Utah National Guard and 7 years as an Army Infantryman. After participating in the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) in 2021, he landed a…
Season 2 Episode 77: Dealing with the Emotional Challenges of the Military Transition with Olivia Nunn
Olivia Nunn retired from the US Army in 2021 as a Lieutenant Colonel. You may recognize her as the host of the US Army’s Soldier for Life Podcast. Olivia gets honest with us in the podc…
Season 2 Episode 76: Getting Inside the Mind of the Recruiter with John Axtell
John Axtell retired from the Marine Corps in 2014 where he was a military police officer, infantryman and a recruiter. He and I met many years ago when he went through my TAP class and …
Season 2 - Episode 75: Military Transition Q&A with Andro Infante
Andro Infante is wrapping up a successful 20-year career in the U.S. Army. With just a year until his retirement date, Andro is taking an active role in his own transition to ensure suc…
Season 2 Episode 74: Leaning on Mentors with Richard Comitz
Rich Comitz retired as a LTC from the US Army in 2019 and wrapped up his career as a Professor at the US Military Academy at West Point. After working in higher education for just over …
Season 2 Episode 73: Flipping the Script on Transition and Finances with Scott Tucker and Jen Amos
This episode features husband and wife duo Scott Tucker and Jen Amos. Scott served 10 years in the US Army as an officer. Scott founded US VetWealth in January of 2012, offering financi…
Season 2 Episode 72: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Michael Klemmer
Michael Klemmer retired from the US Army as an officer. He had a shortened 9-month time frame for his transition which really put the pressure on, especially when COVID added an extra w…
Season 2 - Episode 71: Military Transition Q&A with Eric Crist
Eric Crist is an active duty Army Sergeant Major who will wrap up his career as a Command Career Counselor with the Army within the next few years. He is here to ask some questions abou…
Season 2 Episode 70: Learning You Don't Have to Be Perfect with Tom Zacher
When Tom Zacher retired from the US Navy in November of 2019, he very carefully planned out all the steps of his transition.
He had no idea there were companies that help you with your …
Season 2 Episode 69: The Power of a Positive Mindset with Samira Searcy
Samira Searcy retired from the US Army in 2020. She went from a SkillBridge internship into a role before her final out-processing date. Unfortunately, before she was even officially re…