Pat Hubbell started the non-profit Candorful with Army Veteran Peter Sukits when they realized transitioning military personnel needed help with the interview process. Candorful’s mission is to connect transitioning military service members and career transitioners with experienced interview coaches for live personal practice job interviews – so they can Nail That Interview. Pat has over 17 years of experience coaching soldiers, veterans and young professionals with career transitions at Cornell...
Aug 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 123
The Leader Transition Institute prepares and walks beside people who are making pivots in their lives, with a special emphasis on service members, veterans, and their spouses who are transitioning from active military service to the civilian sector. LTI was launched in 2018 after the first session of what has become its flagship program, Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me . The program, designed for service members, veterans, and their spouses who are within 24 months of transitioning from act...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 122
Milo Speranzo didn’t like coffee before enlisting in the Air Force. But during his time deployed in Columbia and the military’s penchant for long hours, Milo developed a taste for a good cup-a-joe. Add to that a passion for entrepreneurialism and a love of his hometown of Pitcairn, PA and you have a recipe for success! Joining Milo to talk about veteran-owned businesses is Navy veteran Donn Nemchick. Donn worked with the Small Business Administration for 16 years. During that time, he worked in ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 121
Joining Shaun on The Scuttlebutt is Army Veteran, career coach, and entrepreneur Ahmad Burse. Following in the footsteps of his parents Ahmad served in the Military (Army). During his service, he learned many things about himself while becoming a skilled communicator. These skills were crucial as he made his transition to civilian life. Ahmad worked in HR with the Army Corps of Engineers and it was here that he found his new passion for assisting Engineers and veterans with career coaching. Pass...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 120
Tara Fields is a licensed behavioral health provider, Army combat veteran, and passionate advocate for the improvement of mental health care for all service members. Tara is part investigator, author, clinician, politician, and is on a mission to change the damning course our military continues down which is proving deadly. What she shares in Tracer Patient is a sobering account of her own personal journey and captures just how deeply flawed the current system is. Through Tara’s story and other ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 119
Yinz Are Good celebrates the GOOD STUFF going on in Pittsburgh and the GOOD PEOPLE who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. Episodes include interviews with groups, organizations or individuals in the Pittsburgh, PA area who are helping those in need in our communities. Host Tressa Glover also asks listeners to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a strang...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 118
An Honest Conversation about the Military Civilian Divide I’ve heard it stated equally from both veterans and non-veterans that it is their own responsibility to help bridge the military/civilian divide. Civilians need to do more to understand what veterans have been through and take a more active role in learning about the wars we are fighting. While veterans need to be more open to sharing their experiences while contributing to their communities. I’ve learned over the course of The Scuttlebut...
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 117
OBTT – Off-Base Transition Training offers free workshops for Vets, Guard, Reservists, and Spouses to find employment The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity earned through service for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals. The ten, two-hour workshops are in-person, virtual and built to fit your schedule. These workshops are off...
Jun 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 116
Former Navy Intelligence Officer, MP Woodward, talks about his Espionage Drama Series The Handler and Dead Drop MP Woodward is a former Naval Intelligence Officer and now a critically acclaimed author of The Handler Series. His new book DEAD DROP , released last week and continues the story of CIA case officers John and Meredith Dale. A divorced couple forced to work together in the world of espionage. When nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have reached a crisis point, the American ...
May 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 115
Military Spouses Use Theater to tell Their Story When servicemen and women join the military, it creates a ripple effect. One that includes everyone in their family and it can be argued that that ripple effect is felt most acutely by their spouse and children. Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to share their stories are Amy Uptgraft and Lea Johnson. In July 2015, as Amy learned to cope with her husband’s deployments, loneliness at home, and distance from loved ones she established connections wi...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 114
Veteran Business Owner Jeremy Mock of Glass City Cafe Jeremy Mock is a Marine Corps veteran and current Navy Reservist with a passion for business. After his time in the Marine Corps, Jeremy visited his hometown of Jeanette, PA and was struck by how the downtown area had deteriorated. He decided to help revitalize the town and decided to open Glass City Café . Jeremy isn’t alone in his personal mission, according to a Census Bureau report in 2021 , Veteran-owned businesses made up about 5.9% (33...
Apr 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 113
Filmmaker Frederick Marx – Veterans Journey Home Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 45 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a recipient of a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. Frederick is the founder of Warrior Films , a non-profit production company whose mission is to inspire needed social change by telling compelling stories highlighting transformational sol...
Mar 27, 2023•56 min•Ep. 112
Letters from Vietnam To connect with family, friends, and loved ones back home today’s servicemen and women utilize email and live-video calls. That wasn’t always the case. In Vietnam, our brave men and women deployed overseas had to rely on written letters. These letters could contain good news, bad news, or no news at all. “Mail Call” was either a respite from the stressors of war or a depressing event. But what specifically did these letters contain? And how did our troops respond? What detai...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 111
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? According to a recent report by the National Center for PTSD (2023) at some point in their life, 7 out of every 100 Veterans (or 7%) will have PTSD. In the general population, 6 out of every 100 adults (or 6%) will have PTSD in their lifetime. PTSD is also more common among female Veterans (13 out of 100, or 13%) versus male Veterans (6 out of 100, or 6%). With the advent of new technologies, veterans have a wealth of options as they seek treatment as o...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 110
Pan Am Museum Foundation The Pan Am Museum Foundation ’s mission is to educate, celebrate, and inspire present and future generations by preserving historical and diverse personal stories of Pan American World Airways. Pan Am’s relationship with the military goes back decades and here to talk about that history are Museum Chair Linda Freire, Director of Curation And Historian John Luetich, and veteran and Director of Flight Operations Outreach Capt. John Marshall. VBC Happy Hour with Pan Am Flig...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 109
Should I join the Navy? Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about enlisting in the Navy are NTAG Officer Programs Officer & Outreach Coordinator LT Jade L. L. "Cool J" Reaves and Master at Arms, Coral Rodriguez. We talk with each of them about their service, how the Navy Talent Acquisition Group performs outreach to find the next generation of Navy recruits, and common questions they get about the Navy. For more information about joining the Navy see the links below: Navy – https://www.nav...
Jan 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 108
Mission Transition with Veteran Author Matt Louis Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to continue our series on transitioning from the military to civilian life is Matthew Louis . Matt is an Army veteran and one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate veterans into their organization. He is the author of the awar...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
Military Movie Reviews Army veteran Ryan Ahl, News Anchor Kathryn Ghion, and Filmmaker Evan Mulgrave join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk Military Movies. Spoilers ahead! This time, Ryan chose two World War II movies that couldn’t be more different in style and story. Up for critique are the 2018 zombie flick, OVERLORD starring Wyatt Russell and the 2014 big-budget, tank warfare film, FURY starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf. What did we like? What drove us nuts? Join us for hilarity, ranting ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 106
Career Skills Program with Ryan Skinner Ryan Skinner is an active-duty Army serviceman who recently decided to transition out of the military. He joins The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about his service and his experience with the Army Emergency Relief’s Career Skills Program . Created in 2015, the Career Skills Program allows retiring and separating Soldiers to participate in skills training during their transitional period to improve their civilian employment options. The program’s focus is o...
Jan 09, 2023•53 min•Ep. 105
Seth the Speaker Seth Miller is a 20-year Air Force veteran, author, podcast host, and motivational speaker. He recently joined VBC for our 12-hour Vet-a-Thon to talk about his service and what led him to write The Black Collar Mindset , a book which offers a powerful and inspirational plan to help people overcome any obstacle in their lives and attain whatever they want. Seth The Speaker - https://www.seththespeaker.com/ The Black Collar Mindset - https://www.theblackcollarmindset.com/ Seth The...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 104
The Warrior Next Door Podcast Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about their shared passion for veterans’ stories. After completing more than 200 veteran interviews for the Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project , they decided share their experiences by creating The Warrior Next Door Podcast . In this podcast, Ryan and Tony explore their extensive library of oral histories of World War II veterans while adding compelling commentary and historical context....
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 103
Tobacco Free Adagio Health A recent report by the CDC found that more than 1 in 5 veterans reported being current cigarette smokers. Are you a smoker? Do you want to quit? Tobacco Free Adagio Health is here to help! They are dedicated to preventing and reducing tobacco use and increasing education about tobacco hazards and secondhand smoke. Joining The Scuttlebutt this week is Program Manager Diana Mihalcik. She joins us to talk about the programs TFAH has to offer including classes, nicotine re...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min•Ep. 102
American Warrior Festival – Dan Clor Dan Clor doesn’t have your average Marine Corps story. His first stint in the Corps didn’t go as planned but what it did was light a fire in him to make things right. Dan joins The Scuttlebutt this week to tell his story of redemption and how if your fire burns hot enough you can overcome adversity. And that’s before he started the American Warrior Festival whose mission is to provide travel and entertainment for the brave men and women who have served and ar...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 101
DoD Overseas Shows – RG Smith We’ve all heard of USO shows , but there’s another far-more intrepid group of entertainers that produces over 1,200 shows around the world each year, reaching over 500,000 personnel at 355 military installations. It’s called Armed Forces Entertainment , and it’s the Department of Defense’s agency for reaching US servicemembers at the most remote, isolated, and dangerous locations, from ships at sea to landlocked battlezones. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear PA...
Dec 05, 2022•46 min•Ep. 100
Peggy Simpson – Author of Mental Camouflage Peggy Simpson is not a veteran. She doesn’t come from a military family. She admits that she’s not even an author. However, Peggy befriended James, a former Corporal in the Ulster Defense Regiment in Ireland. James is a veteran of the Troubles , a Northern Ireland conflict between Protestants and Catholics that occurred between 1968 and 1998. Through Peggy, James wishes to get his story of recovery out. From an early age he experienced a series of trau...
Nov 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 99
Scott Mann – Author of Operation Pineapple Express Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership . Scott is the Author of several books, including, Game Changers , Mission America , Leading Through Chaos , and Operation Pineapple Express as well as two children’s books. Scott is also a playwright and actor in his recent play b...
Nov 21, 2022•53 min•Ep. 98
At Ease! Veterans Magazine AT EASE! Veterans Magazine began as a vision of entrepreneur, Christine Walker, a Desert Storm Veteran, having served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. With her background in publishing & design, she wanted to create a print magazine that would give a voice to veterans to share the stories that forged them in the fire and have made them who they are today. It is a magazine “by veterans for veterans!” Join The Scuttlebutt this week for more of Christine’...
Nov 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 97
Can Grappling Martial Arts Heal Trauma? Army veteran Timothy Kim is the founder of The Knifehand Company a non-profit whose mission is to build connections between Grappling Martial Arts studios and veterans. Tim believes that the physical and intimate one-on-one exchange of energy that occurs in training in Judo and Jiu Jitsu can help to heal trauma. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to find out more! The KnifeHand Company - https://www.theknifehand.org/ Judo Caught on Tape in NYC Subway - https:/...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 96
How Can I Continue to Serve? Marine Corps veteran Dwight Boddorf and Army Veteran Ray Kerr have a passion for serving their country and their community. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear them talk about the benefits of public service and why it’s more important than ever for veterans to lend their experience and expertise to the community in which they live. International County Management Association - https://icma.org/ To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfa...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
Team Foster – Nick Liermann is the founder and Executive Director of Team Foster, a non-profit whose mission is to fight for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs. They accomplish this through a variety of programs – not least of which is the marriage of Nick’s passion for cycling and his desire to honor his late battle buddy, Erick Foster. Check out The Scuttlebutt this week to hear Nick and Erick’s story. Team ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 94
