Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You shines a light on the real struggles and triumphs of veterans navigating life after military service. Each episode dives into the heart of military transition—sharing tales of resilience, setbacks, humor, and growth as veterans move from boots to business or rediscover purpose in civilian life. If you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice on military transition, or just a reminder that you’re not walking this path alone, Exit Buddy is here to help you find your way forward and thrive beyond the uniform.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
Latest Episodes
Wrestler, Drill Sergeant, Contractor, Lawyer: The Unstoppable Path of Relentless Effort
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, Kathleen flies solo to sit down with an Army Reservist whose career reads like a masterclass in relentless effort and reinvention. From active-duty tanker and All-Army wrestl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:44
Producer Pick: Passion & Purpose After Service
Welcome to this special edition of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. As we gear up for our second season (airing January 26, 2026), we’re excited to share a “producer pick” featuring one of our first and favorite episodes.<...
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Season 1
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32:49
The Lessons We Learned from Our Honorary Exit Buddies
It’s the Season 1 finale! Kathleen and Rachel sit down to reflect on the incredible veterans who joined us on Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. From pilots to cyber warriors and nonprofit founders, each guest left us with hard-...
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Season 1
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17:26
Brewing Your Next Chapter: Translating Supply Corps Skills to Starbucks
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, we meet Stephanie West, a Navy veteran who charted a course from the supply lines of the military to the heart of Starbucks operations. She discusses joining the Navy at 17 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:33
Breaking Barriers in Aviation & Turning Passion into Nonprofit Purpose
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, retired US Air Force pilot Jessica Ruttenber shares her remarkable journey navigating—and ultimately transforming—the world of military aviation. Jessica recounts battling ph...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:29