Episode description
Episode description
EP 7 is another enlightening episode where we explore varied paths in the military-to-civilian career transition. Our guests bring unique perspectives:
In the Soup
Brittney Reeves, a current transitioning military member, delves into her transition journey, emphasizing the importance of timing! Also, her personal growth, resilience, and her eagerness to learn new skills to adapt to civilian life. She shares insightful experiences and the challenges she's facing while reshaping her career and identity post-service.
Expert - Solopreneuer
Scott MacGregor, CEO of Something New, LLC and The Outlier Project (www.outlierproject.co) is an accomplished entrepreneur, author of the "Standing O" book series, and connector that focuses on gratitude. He talks about his story of being a military "dad", his support of high-level networking as a support system and the power of writing four books full of influential storytellers in focusing on gratitude and overcoming challenges.
1-4 Year Vet-repreneur
Michael Klemmer, creator of Arial Resupply Coffee (https://aerialresupplycoffee.com), talks about his entrepreneurial journey and his goal of serving those who aren't recognized as Vets. He's just a few short years out of the military, but already has a successful business with broad distribution. He sheds light on leveraging military discipline and strategic thinking in building a successful business and supporting the veteran community.
5+ Year Veteran Advocate
Bruce Thompson, an ex-Marine turned advocate, shares his experiences and the significance of knowing what you want, by asking the tough questions. He discusses his transition, "I had a horrible transition experience. It took me almost a year to figure out who I was and what I wanted to do post-service
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