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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 189 episodes
Lessons Learned for Vets
Latest Episodes
Mission Planning Your Military Transition with Lori Norris
Transitioning from military to civilian life is a complex journey that requires strategic planning well before your final out date. Starting 18-24 months ahead isn't excessive. It's necessary to build the infrastructure for a successful transit...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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53:33
What Happens When You Can't Answer the "What Makes You Happy?" Question with Thomas McKenzie
What happens when the military career you've devoted your life to suddenly comes to an end? For Thomas McKenzie, a Marine who reached E9 before his 20-year mark, this question became painfully real when faced with undesirable relocation options...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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44:53
Understanding VA Disability Appeals: A Veteran Attorney's Insider Guide with Chris McGhee
What happens when your VA disability claim gets denied? For many veterans, this rejection feels deeply personal. But as Chris McGhee explains, denial is often just the beginning of a journey toward proper recognition of service-connected condit...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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57:26
Navigating an Unexpected Medical Retirement with Aaris Whitman
When Master Sergeant Aaris Whitman received her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis after 23 years in the Air Force, her carefully laid military career plans crumbled. Instead of serving 26-28 years as intended, she faced sudden medical retirement and an...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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35:57
What's The Catch? Exploring a Too-Good-To-Be-True Career with Mark Ardecki
Mark Ardecki's military transition story will resonate with anyone who's faced the uncertainty of post-service life. After nine years as a Marine with a special forces background, Mark found himself asking the same question most veterans do: "W...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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35:30
