Beyond the Military Podcast: Job Search Help for Veterans & Transitioning Service Members, Military-to-Civilian Career, Veteran Career Transition,
If you’re transitioning out of the military—prepping for ETS, separating from the military, or retiring—and you feel stuck about what comes next, you’re in the right place.
Beyond the Military is your guide to the military-to-civilian transition, helping you understand the different career paths available and how to choose the right one for you. We break down options like corporate roles, federal jobs, veteran recruiting programs, fellowships/SkillBridge-style opportunities, entrepreneurship, and career pivots—so you can stop guessing and start building a plan.
Each episode gives you practical, step-by-step support to :
- choose a civilian career after the military with confidence
- translate military experience into civilian language
- strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile with AI
- build a networking strategy that leads to referrals
- prepare for interviews and land the right role
Tune in weekly for career opportunities, networking and hiring tips, plus practical AI strategies to help you get clear, get confident, and get hired
Episodes
255 episodes
MVP: Military women balancing goals and relationships
Today's episode is all about the importance of approaching your goals from a place of calmness rather than panic and hustle mentality. I want to encourage you to evaluate whether your goals align with your priorities—your health, time, ...
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Episode 252
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24:18
MVP: Unlearning the thoughts keeping you stuck
Ever feel like you're running on a mental treadmill, going nowhere fast? Break free from that cycle as we uncover the art of unlearning negative thought patterns that are keeping you stuck. In today's episode, I discuss the detrimental impact o...
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Episode 251
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7:57
MVP: How to Handle Rejection in Your Job Search Post-Military
Rejection hurts—whether it’s in your personal life, your military career, or during your transition into the civilian workforce. But here’s the truth: rejection is an opportunity to grow, learn, and refine your approach.In today’s episod...
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Episode 250
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11:20
MVP: 5 Essential Emotions Women in the Military Need During Career Transition
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of five essential emotions for women navigating a military-to-civilian transition. It emphasizes the need to intentionally generate these emotions to overcome challenges and achieve success during t...
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Episode 249
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20:01
MVP: A Guide for Military Women Figuring Out Post-Military Careers
If you’re a military woman planning to transition out of service—or even if you’ve already transitioned and are thinking about pivoting your career—this is the episode for you. I walk you through four simple yet effective steps to ...
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Episode 248
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25:26
What It Really Takes to Figure Out Your Sense of Purpose as You're Transitioning into the Civilian Sector
A challenge many service members face when transitioning out of the military: rediscovering a sense of purpose.Drawing from my personal experience, conversations with veterans, and listener interactions, I shares actionable steps to reco...
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Episode 247
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19:33
Feeling Stuck? Build Confidence and Define Your New Professional Identity After Your Military Service
If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next steps in life or your career, this episode is for you. Transitioning into the civilian sector—whether into corporate roles, education, or even taking a well-deserved break—can feel overwhelmi...
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Episode 246
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19:53
30-Day Focus Plan for Women Leaving the Military During the Holiday Season
In today’s episode, we’re talking about setting an intentional goal for the next 30 days to keep your military-to-civilian transition on track, even during the busy holiday season. I share practical strategies for staying focused and pr...
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Episode 245
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14:41
Are You Juggling It All? Focused and Productive Tips for Women with Packed Schedules
Can you believe we’re already in November? The holiday season is nearly upon us, and time seems to be moving faster than ever. In today’s episode, I’m here to chat about how to stay focused amidst all the holiday excitement and responsibilities...
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Episode 244
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16:40
LinkedIn Insights and AI Hacks for Your Military-to-Civilian Transition with 2024’s Top Recruiter, Cody Ledbetter
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cody Ledbetter, a senior technical recruiter, military veteran, and the 2024 Recruiter of the Year! Cody shares valuable advice on how veterans, especially women transitioning ...
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Episode 243
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30:46
MVP: 3 tips on how to maximize your time
Today’s episode, I go into the concept of time blocks and calendar techniques, which serve as tools to prioritize tasks that truly matter.By assigning specific time blocks to tasks, such as recording this podcast episode during my toddl...
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Episode 242
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19:06
Harnessing Your Military Skills for Sales Success: A Conversation with Trish Smith
Today, we're diving into a topic that many transitioning military women may not have considered: a career in sales. Joining us to share her journey and insights is Trish Smith, a former military police officer who transitioned into a su...
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Episode 241
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18:23
How to Keep the Excitement Alive During Your Military Transition
Today, I’m focusing into a topic that often gets overlooked but is so important—staying excited about your transition. Whether you’re transitioning out of the military or simply looking at your next career move, ask yourself: Are you excite...
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Episode 240
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13:40
How to face stress, overwhelm, anxiety and uncertainty during your military transition
In this episode, I dive into a topic that often goes unspoken: our emotions during the military transition. This can be one of the most challenging and emotionally overwhelming times in our lives, and it's crucial to understand how our emotions...
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Episode 239
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14:57
Women veterans can redefine their civilian career with clarity and confidence! Announcing Brave & Bold Bootcamp
Today's episode is inspired by LinkedIn data highlighting the under-representation of women veterans and announcement of a new group coaching program starting in October 2024. The program offers support in figure out your civilian role,...
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Episode 238
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11:59
Take time to be intentional and focus on what matters today
In today's episode, I focus on the importance of being intentional with your time and attention, especially during major life transitions like moving from the military to a civilian career. Also, I invite you to join me on my upcoming L...
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Episode 237
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5:30
MVP: The 3 Reasons You're Stuck in Your Career
Today, I share a Most Valuable Podcast (MVP) where I share the three common reasons why you may feel stuck in your career and life. Also, encourage you to reflect on these reasons and explore the area where you feel stuck. ...
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Episode 236
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30:35
Are You Feeling Entitled? Overcoming the Entitlement Mindset
Today, we reflect on your current feelings about your career, family, and personal roles, and challenge your mindset of entitlement that can often hinder progress.
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Episode 235
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16:19
How to Effectively Communicate Your Military Experience to Civilian Employers
Are you feeling confident communicating your military experience?In today's episode, I share how to effectively communicate your military experience on LinkedIn live.Connect with Wendi:
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35:40
Embracing Your Identity as a Woman Veteran
Are you identifying as a woman veteran?In today's episode, we talk about the unique value that women veterans bring to the civilian workforce. I share insights on the importance of confidently identifying as a woman veteran and making th...
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Episode 233
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9:32
Why Military Women Need a Strong Civilian Network
Do you have a strong professional network outside the military?Today we discuss the importance of building a professional network outside of the military, regardless of how much time you have left in service or if you're planning to tran...
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Episode 232
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15:26
How to Handle Rejection in Your Job Search Post-Military
In this episode, I discuss the often overlooked topic of rejection, especially pertinent for military women transitioning out of the military. I share how to navigate and embrace rejection, whether it’s in career searches, relation...
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Episode 231
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12:08
How to Align Your Career with Personal Values After Military Service
Today I share valuable insights for military women on successfully navigating their careers while keeping personal values and interests in mind. I emphasize the importance of not neglecting your passions when transitioning from mili...
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Episode 230
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14:07
10 Common Post Military Career Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In today's episode we discuss the 10 common things individuals transitioning from the military to civilian careers often make. 00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Military Podcast00:55 10 Common Career Mistakes and How to Avoid Them02:0...
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