In this episode, we are joined by David Trenholm, a retired naval aviator, community leader, and current Vice President at Bank of America. David shares his remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to excelling in the corporate world, offering valuable insights and actionable advice for veterans navigating their Read More

In this deeply moving episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Mark sit down with Tiffany Martschink, a retired Army NCO, podcast host, and mental health advocate, to discuss the unique challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life. With 24 years of military service as a religious affairs NCO recruiter Read More

In this insightful episode of VET S.O.S., hosts Shawn and Mark welcome Craig Starcher, a Marine and strategic business consultant, to discuss his passion for supporting veterans through their transition to civilian life. Craig shares his personal journey, from a career in the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in Read More

In this episode of VET S.O.S., we welcome Pete Blum, a Navy and Marine veteran and a dedicated leader in the veteran community. With a wealth of experience and a passion for service, Pete has made it his mission to empower veterans and military families through career readiness, networking, and Read More

Join us for an inspiring and informative episode with Leslie Coffey, the Vice President of Military Engagement at American Corporate Partners (ACP). Leslie brings years of experience and dedication to helping veterans and military spouses navigate career transitions successfully. In this episode, she dives into the life-changing impact of mentorship Read More

In this episode of VET S.O.S., we’re honored to host Tracey Bradley, Sr., a retired US Navy veteran with over 20 years of service, who now dedicates his time to empowering veterans and military spouses through the nonprofit sector. Tracey shares his personal transition journey, the challenges he faced moving Read More

Join hosts Shawn and Mark as they sit down with Navy veteran Tyrone Hewitt, a dedicated transition counselor and volunteer with Act Now Education. With 20 years of military service under his belt, Tyrone shares his inspiring journey of helping service members and veterans navigate their transitions into civilian careers.In Read More

Join hosts Shawn and Mark as they sit down with Navy veteran Tyrone Hewitt, a dedicated transition counselor and volunteer with Act Now Education. With 20 years of military service under his belt, Tyrone shares his inspiring journey of helping service members and veterans navigate their transitions into civilian careers.In Read More

In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Mark welcome Hira Byrne, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a mission to bridge the gap between disability services and veteran services in higher education. Hira brings her expertise and personal connection to the veteran community, inspired by her grandfather’s service as Read More

In this inspiring episode of VET S.O.S., we welcome Kasie Valenti, the dynamic founder and CEO of Sigma Forces. As a first-generation college graduate, Army veteran, and military spouse, Kasie brings a wealth of experience and understanding to the challenges faced by military spouses. She highlights issues like unemployment, underemployment, Read More

In this inspiring episode of VET S.O.S., we are joined by Mark Reilly, a renowned musician, drummer, and CEO of The Washington Tattoo, to explore the transformative power of music in creating community and supporting veterans. Mark shares his personal connection to military service, his grandfather's experiences in World War Read More

In this episode of VET S.O.S., we are honored to host Dr. Moriah Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and expert in industrial and organizational psychology, to delve into the challenges veterans face during their transition from military to civilian life. Dr. Thomas shares insights into her groundbreaking The-Alpha Arc program, Read More

In this episode of VET S.O.S., we are honored to host Dr. Moriah Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and expert in industrial and organizational psychology, to delve into the challenges veterans face during their transition from military to civilian life. Dr. Thomas shares insights into her groundbreaking The-Alpha Arc program, Read More

In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., we are joined by Dr. Destinee Prete, a military veteran, industrial-organizational psychologist, and the founder of We2AreVets, a nonprofit on a mission to honor, empower, and recognize women veterans.Dr. Prete takes us on a journey through her incredible transition from military service to Read More

In this compelling episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Mark dive deep into the world of military career transitions with Bill Kieffer, an Army veteran with over 23 years of experience as a senior HR executive and the President of Kieffer and Associates. Bill’s expertise lies in helping veterans navigate Read More

🎙️ Join hosts Shawn Welsh and Mark Elder as they welcome Dr. Vincent Soto, a career workforce strategist, master facilitator, and dedicated advocate for veterans, military spouses, and first responders. In this episode, Dr. Soto shares his expertise on transition assistance, resilience-building, and career development.With years of experience working with Read More

🎙️ Join hosts Shawn Welsh and Mark Elder as they welcome Dr. Vincent Soto, a career workforce strategist, master facilitator, and dedicated advocate for veterans, military spouses, and first responders. In this episode, Dr. Soto shares his expertise on transition assistance, resilience-building, and career development.With years of experience working with Read More

In this heartfelt episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Mark sit down with Chris Chun, Vice President of Programs at Soldiers' Angels, to explore how this extraordinary nonprofit organization is making a tangible difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their families.Chris, a second-generation American and veteran, shares Read More

Welcome to another impactful episode of VET S.O.S.! This week, Shawn and Mark are joined by Brian Niswander, a 27-year Air Force veteran and the founder of Military Transition.org, an organization dedicated to using data analytics to transform the way veterans transition from military to civilian life.Brian dives into the Read More

In this must-listen episode of the VET S.O.S. Podcast, Shawn and Mark are joined by Will Gibson, a 22-year Navy veteran and the visionary founder of VETS on T.A.P. Will shares the incredible journey of how he built VETS on T.A.P., a thriving networking organization that has grown to over Read More