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 68: Pulling Back the Curtain on the Hiring Process with Michael McCoy
This week’s episode is a little bit different as our guest Michael McCoy is still serving in the Tennessee Army National Guard. He has been in talent acquisition, specifically seeking v…
Season 2 Episode 67: Being Honest About Military Transition Struggles with Mark Brock
Mark Brock had a relatively smooth transition after retiring from the US Army as a Command Sergeant Major. Though he landed a SkillBridge and then a great job pretty quickly, he discove…
Season 2 Episode 66: Taking Advantage of Veteran Benefits and Resources with Tyrone Hewitt - Part 2
We are back this week for Part 2 with Tyrone Hewitt. This is where Tyrone’s in-depth knowledge truly shines, in the topic of veteran benefits.
There are thousands of Veteran Service Org…
Season 2 - Episode 65: Tapping into the Knowledge of the TransitioNerd with Tyrone Hewitt – Part 1
Tyrone Hewitt retired from the US Navy after a career that was primarily focused in aviation maintenance. He knew when he left the Navy, he wanted to change directions. He started plann…
Season 2 - Episode 64: Finding Out You Don't Have to FITFO with Kasie Valenti
Although Kasie Valenti originally intended to make a career of the military, but after 8 years of service as an officer in the US Army, her career focus changed as her life changed. Thi…
Season 2 - Episode 63: Navigating VA Home Loan Benefits with Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter served 26 years in the US Army and just retired at the end of 2021. He now works as a Military Liaison for Aligned Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 that educates and suppo…
Season 2 Episode 62: Making the Transition Look Easy with Rich Pelletier
Have you ever looked at someone’s military transition success and thought to yourself, they are so lucky? After retiring from the USAF as a Chief Master Sergeant, Rich Pelletier seeming…
Season 2 - Episode 61: Bridging Knowledge Gaps Using Certifications with Misty Moreno and Jeremy Burdick
Misty Moreno, you may remember from Episode 15 of Season 1 of the show. She retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant and went right into the private sector by masterfully …
Season 2 - Episode 60: Finding New Ways to Stay Connected with Benjie Manibog
Benjie Manibog served 15 years in the United States Marine Corps in the Special Operations Command. His career came to an abrupt halt due to his wife’s illness so he found himself in th…
Celebrating One Year of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast - Part 2
Surprise! I know I said that last week was our final episode of the season, but we had so much fun recapping the highlights of the last year, that I invited Bob Newlin and Jonathan Fish…
Celebrating One Year of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast
We are welcoming back our friend and, now three-time guest, Chris Dreisbach to recap his favorite episodes from the last year. We are so grateful to have you as our listener and want to…
Episode 57: Growing Stronger Through Adversity with Lakeydra Houston
Lakeydra Houston is currently going through her transition process as she retires from the United States Air Force. She is in the SkillBridge program and offers some insight on what the…
Episode 56: Showcasing Your Personality with Charlie Wells
After retiring from the US Marine Corps, Charles Wells had an easy transition. He quickly landed a good job in the private sector through networking. Within a few months, he was able to…
Episode 55: Navigating the Veteran Benefits Process with Cheryl Mason
Cheryl Mason is the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals. As a military spouse of a former USAF officer and the daughter of a veteran, Cheryl understands the veteran benefits proc…
Episode 54: Military Transition Q&A with Jonathan Fisher
Jonathan Fisher is preparing to transition from a career in the US Army in aviation maintenance into the IT and cybersecurity career fields. He has taken charge of his transition and be…
Episode 53: Focusing Your Job Search with Jason Willett
Jason Willett retired from the US Army as a Command Sergeant Major. He went from deployed overseas to retired in a very short period. That abrupt "full stop" caused some bumps in his tr…
Episode 52: Discovering Your Purpose with Don Gleason
Retired US Air Force officer Don Gleason knew exactly what he wanted to do with his career from a very young age. He had a successful military career and then a smooth transition to the…
Episode 51: Transition Q&A with Darwin Maull
Retiring Army officer Darwin Maull gets the chance to ask Lori some of his important questions about the military transition. This episode touches on topics such as the most common pitf…
Episode 50: Leveraging your LinkedIn Profile with D. Matt Scherer
Matt Scherer retired from the Air Force after a career in public affairs. After completing his degree, he had a successful public relations career in the private sector. Today, Matt foc…
Episode 49: Networking as an Introvert with Quincy Harper
Quincy Harper landed and quit 4 jobs before he found the right position after he retired from the United States Air Force. Now, as a Military Recruiting Talent Lead with Accenture Feder…