Lessons Learned for Vets

By Lori Norris

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Episodes: 192

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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.

Episode Date
Exploring the Importance of Faith in the Military Transition with Eric Brew
Oct 29, 2025
Federal Job Seeker Resume and Application Details with Lori Norris
Oct 15, 2025
Military Transition Q&A with Ryan Griffiths
Oct 01, 2025
Mission Planning Your Military Transition with Lori Norris
Sep 10, 2025
What Happens When You Can't Answer the "What Makes You Happy?" Question with Thomas McKenzie
Aug 27, 2025
Understanding VA Disability Appeals: A Veteran Attorney's Insider Guide with Chris McGhee
Aug 13, 2025
Navigating an Unexpected Medical Retirement with Aaris Whitman
Jul 30, 2025
What's The Catch? Exploring a Too-Good-To-Be-True Career with Mark Ardecki
Jul 16, 2025
How Training Service Dogs Helped a Marine Heal and Thrive with Ryan Woodruff
Jul 02, 2025
Tackling Veteran Underemployment through The Call of Duty Endowment with Dan Goldenberg
Jun 18, 2025
The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Separation Vs. Retirement with Michael Pett
Jun 04, 2025
Walking 500 Miles to Find a New Purpose with Randall Surles
May 21, 2025
Dropping Military Transition Truth Bombs with Keith Cassant
May 07, 2025
Embracing Life's Post-Military Adventures with Gennaro Mazzeo
Apr 23, 2025
Adapting through Career Changes from Government to Tech with Melinda Beyer
Apr 16, 2025
Revamping the Military Transition Framework with Jason Anderson
Apr 09, 2025
Exceeding Your Own Expectations with Christopher Coffey
Apr 02, 2025
Keeping Good Records for Career Succes with Lori Norris
Mar 26, 2025
Demystifying the ATS: How to Get Your Resume Past the "Robot" with Marisol Maloney
Mar 19, 2025
Adapting to Corporate Culture with Nick Perez
Mar 05, 2025
Military Transition Insights from Human Resources with Gary Steensgard
Feb 26, 2025
Highlighting Mentorship and Entrepreneur Education with Leslie Coffey
Feb 19, 2025
From Aviation Leadership to Franchising Success with Michael Athanasakis
Feb 12, 2025
Empowering Veterans with New Career Opportunities with Mark Adams
Feb 05, 2025
Season 4 Episode 167: Military Transition Q&A with Marc Lopez
Jun 26, 2024
Season 4 Episode 166: Seeking Alternative Methods of Healing with Eric Infanti
Jun 19, 2024
Season 4 Episode 165: Five Things Your Resume Should Contain with Lori Norris
Jun 12, 2024
Season 4 Episode 164: Changing Perspective over Time with Ray Jokie
Jun 05, 2024
Season 4 Episode 163: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Military Transition with Chris Dreisbach
May 29, 2024
Season 4 Episode 162: Rate My SkillBridge with Ethan Shipp
May 22, 2024
Season 4 Episode 161: Knowing When to Take a Break with Lori Norris
May 15, 2024
Season 4 Episode 160: Military Spouse and Family Transition with Sarah Bumgardner
May 08, 2024
Season 4 Episode 159: Job Interview Success with Brenda Mariah - Part 2
May 01, 2024
Season 4 Episode 158: Job Interview Success with Brenda Mariah - Part 1
Apr 24, 2024
Season 4 Episode 157: The Emotions of the Military Transition with Mary Polanco - Part 2
Apr 03, 2024
Season 4 Episode 156: Dealing with the Grief of Leaving the Military with Mary Polanco - Part 1
Mar 27, 2024
Season 4 Episode 155: Learning How to Market Yourself with Clarissa Merced
Mar 20, 2024
Season 4 Episode 154: Exploring SkillBridge with Dave Schantz - Part 2
Mar 13, 2024
Season 4 Episode 153: Exploring SkillBridge with Dave Schantz - Part 1
Mar 06, 2024
Season 4 Episode 152: Bouncing Back from Underemployment with Dr. Derek Moore
Feb 28, 2024
Season 4 Episode 151: Navigating the Financial Decisions of Transition with Todd Nelson
Feb 21, 2024
Season 4 Episode 150: Taking the Focus off You for Job Search Success with Lori Norris
Feb 14, 2024
Season 4 Episode 149: Military Transition Q&A with Taylor Lau
Feb 07, 2024
Season 4 Episode 148: Removing the Mental Health Treatment Stigma with Major General Gregg Martin
Jan 31, 2024
Season 4 Episode 147: Seeking Stability with Travis Pearce
Jan 24, 2024
Season 4 Episode 146: Getting 1000 Veterans Hired with Jai Salters
Jan 17, 2024
Season 4 Episode 145: Going from Officer to Dependent with Charlene Wilde
Jan 10, 2024
Season 3 Episode 144: Winning the Military Transition Game with Shawn Welsh
Nov 08, 2023
Season 3 Episode 143: Strategic Career Changes with Sean Oliva
Nov 01, 2023
Season 3 Episode 142: Standing Up for What You Believe with Mary Kate Soliva
Oct 25, 2023
Season 3 Episode 141: Military Transition Q&A with Nicholas Perez
Oct 18, 2023
Season 3 Episode 140: Eating that Frog with Lori Norris
Oct 11, 2023
Season 3 Episode 139: Advocating for Veteran Rights and Wellness with Chris McGhee
Oct 04, 2023
Season 3 Episode 138: Doing Things that Scare You with Matthew Langseth
Sep 27, 2023
Season 3 Episode 137: Advice from a Dual Military Married Couple with Curtis and Oneika Brown
Sep 20, 2023
Season 3 Episode 136: Focusing on the Next Step with Kim Campbell
Sep 13, 2023
Season 3 Episode 135: From the Navy to the NFL with Chris Bailey
Sep 06, 2023
Season 3 Episode 134: The Journey from Infantry to Education with Mike Brown
Aug 30, 2023
Season 3 Episode 133: The Transformation in the Transition with Misty Moreno
Aug 23, 2023
Season 3 Episode 132: What Does Warren Buffett Know about Military Transition with Ioannis Kiriazis
Aug 16, 2023
Season 3 Episode 131: Lessons Learned for Military Transition with Marina Rabinek and Kasie Valenti
Aug 09, 2023
Season 3 Episode 130: Lessons Learned for Military Transition with Charlie Martinez and Donald Thompson
Aug 02, 2023
Season 3 Episode 129: Sharing Wisdom from the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army Jack Tilley
Jul 26, 2023
Season 3 Episode 128: Changing Your Inner Voice with Mary Polanco
Jul 19, 2023
Season 3 Episode 127: Navigating Veteran Benefits with Dr. Paul Lawrence
Jul 12, 2023
Season 3 Episode 126: Letting Go of Your Ego with Eric Brew
Jul 05, 2023
Season 3 Episode 125: Changing the Way We View Failure with A.J. Yawn
Jun 28, 2023
Season 3 Episode 124: Transformation Instead of Transactions with Kevin Greene
Jun 21, 2023
Season 3 Episode 123: Resume Writing Tips and Tricks, Part 2 with Marisol Maloney
Jun 14, 2023
Season 3 Episode 122: Charting a Career Path Full of Pivots with Marisol Maloney
Jun 07, 2023
Season 3 Episode 121: Embracing the Inevitable Changes in Military Transition with Bruce Thompson
May 31, 2023
Season 3 Episode 120: Backwards Planning Your Military Transition, Part 2 with Ken Davenport
May 24, 2023
Season 3 Episode 119: Applying Stoicism to Your Military Transition with Ken Davenport
May 17, 2023
Season 3 Episode 118: Navigating Nonverbal Communication with Lori Norris
May 10, 2023
Season 3 Episode 117: Focusing on the Next Chapter with Jesse Gemberling-Johnson
May 03, 2023
Season 3 Episode 116: Military Transition Q&A with Jennifer Jones
Apr 26, 2023
Season 3 Episode 115: Taking a Step Back to Move Forward with Leon Thomas
Apr 19, 2023
Season 3 Episode 114: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable with William Wunschel
Apr 12, 2023
Season 3 Episode 113: Getting Intentional with Shirley Baez
Apr 05, 2023
Season 3 Episode 112: Sharing Hard Truths with Keith Cassant
Mar 29, 2023
Season 3 Episode 111: The Quality over Quantity Debate with Josh Mason
Mar 22, 2023
Season 3 Episode 110: Bouncing Back from Being Laid Off with Jonathan Fisher
Mar 15, 2023
Season 3 Episode 109: Figuring Out Who You Are with Bob Newlin
Mar 08, 2023
Season 3 Episode 108: Finding Your Purpose with Jorgana Megonigal
Mar 01, 2023
Season 3 Episode 107: The Balance of Optimism and Reality with Dr. Vaughn Eason
Feb 22, 2023
Season 3 Episode 106: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn as a Tool with Adam Braatz - Part 2
Feb 15, 2023
Season 3 Episode 105: Top to Bottom LinkedIn Creation with Adam Braatz - Part 1
Feb 08, 2023
Season 3 Episode 104: Military Transition Q&A with Cody Bowman
Feb 01, 2023
Season 3 Episode 103: The Power of Humility in the Military Transition with Bernard Toney
Jan 25, 2023
Season 2 Episode 102: Key Strategies for Bouncing Back from Setbacks
Nov 23, 2022
Season 2 Episode 101: From Zero to Hired Using LinkedIn with Deon Myers
Nov 16, 2022
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes and the 2nd Anniversary of the Show!
Nov 09, 2022
Season 2 Episode 99: Networking Your Way to a Brand New Career with Brian Arrington
Oct 26, 2022
Season 2 Episode 98: Learning Transition is More Than Landing a Job with Dr. Destinee Prete
Oct 19, 2022
Season 2 Episode 97: Landing a Federal Job with Jason Heering
Oct 12, 2022
Season 2 Episode 96: The Importance of Career Research with Saquonna Duncan
Oct 05, 2022
Season 2 Episode 95: Embracing the Transformation in the Transition with James Felts
Sep 28, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 94: Determining Your Value and Strategically Networking with Adam Getz
Sep 21, 2022
Season 2 Episode 93: Test Driving Your New Career as a Volunteer with David Nava
Sep 14, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 92: Career Fair and Networking Event Success Strategies with Lori Norris
Sep 07, 2022
Season 2 Episode 91: Blazing a Non-traditional Transition Trail with Amber Kulesza
Aug 31, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 90: Don't Do Military Transition Alone with Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery
Aug 24, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 89: Applying Your Same Military Skills in a New Industry with Sarah Ostrowski
Aug 17, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 88: Two Sides of the Military Transition Story with Nathan Wallace and Kelsey Wolf-Wallace
Aug 10, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 87: Exploring Sales as a Career with Mark Rothschild
Aug 03, 2022
Season 2 Episode 86: Clearing Up Resume Myths with Lori Norris
Jul 27, 2022
Season 2 Episode 85: Learning from Military Transition Data with Brian Niswander
Jul 20, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 84: Common Military Transition Lessons Learned with Lucas Connolly
Jul 13, 2022
Season 2 Episode 83: Backwards Planning Your Military Transition with Jason Shockey
Jul 06, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 82: Making Sure Your Message is Understood with Julie Sanders
Jun 29, 2022
Season 2 Episode 81: Military Transition Q&A with Tyler Burkholder
Jun 22, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 80: Transforming from Victim to Victor with Robert Washington
Jun 15, 2022
Season 2 Episode 79: Taking an Active Approach to Your Transition with Joshua Atkinson
Jun 08, 2022
Season 2 Episode 78: Fighting Imposter Syndrome with Hayden Barnes
Jun 01, 2022
Season 2 Episode 77: Dealing with the Emotional Challenges of the Military Transition with Olivia Nunn
May 25, 2022
Season 2 Episode 76: Getting Inside the Mind of the Recruiter with John Axtell
May 18, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 75: Military Transition Q&A with Andro Infante
May 11, 2022
Season 2 Episode 74: Leaning on Mentors with Richard Comitz
May 04, 2022
Season 2 Episode 73: Flipping the Script on Transition and Finances with Scott Tucker and Jen Amos
Apr 27, 2022
Season 2 Episode 72: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Michael Klemmer
Apr 20, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 71: Military Transition Q&A with Eric Crist
Apr 13, 2022
Season 2 Episode 70: Learning You Don't Have to Be Perfect with Tom Zacher
Apr 06, 2022
Season 2 Episode 69: The Power of a Positive Mindset with Samira Searcy
Mar 30, 2022
Season 2 Episode 68: Pulling Back the Curtain on the Hiring Process with Michael McCoy
Mar 23, 2022
Season 2 Episode 67: Being Honest About Military Transition Struggles with Mark Brock
Mar 16, 2022
Season 2 Episode 66: Taking Advantage of Veteran Benefits and Resources with Tyrone Hewitt - Part 2
Mar 09, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 65: Tapping into the Knowledge of the TransitioNerd with Tyrone Hewitt – Part 1
Mar 02, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 64: Finding Out You Don't Have to FITFO with Kasie Valenti
Feb 23, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 63: Navigating VA Home Loan Benefits with Michael Hunter
Feb 16, 2022
Season 2 Episode 62: Making the Transition Look Easy with Rich Pelletier
Feb 09, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 61: Bridging Knowledge Gaps Using Certifications with Misty Moreno and Jeremy Burdick
Feb 02, 2022
Season 2 - Episode 60: Finding New Ways to Stay Connected with Benjie Manibog
Jan 26, 2022
Celebrating One Year of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast - Part 2
Nov 17, 2021
Celebrating One Year of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast
Nov 10, 2021
Episode 57: Growing Stronger Through Adversity with Lakeydra Houston
Nov 02, 2021
Episode 56: Showcasing Your Personality with Charlie Wells
Oct 27, 2021
Episode 55: Navigating the Veteran Benefits Process with Cheryl Mason
Oct 20, 2021
Episode 54: Military Transition Q&A with Jonathan Fisher
Oct 13, 2021
Episode 53: Focusing Your Job Search with Jason Willett
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 52: Discovering Your Purpose with Don Gleason
Sep 29, 2021
Episode 51: Transition Q&A with Darwin Maull
Sep 22, 2021
Episode 50: Leveraging your LinkedIn Profile with D. Matt Scherer
Sep 15, 2021
Episode 49: Networking as an Introvert with Quincy Harper
Sep 08, 2021
Episode 48: Leaving the Safe Path Behind with Dr. Vincent Soto
Sep 01, 2021
Episode 47: Asking the Right Interview Questions with Beau Higgins
Aug 25, 2021
Episode 46: Hitting the Pause Button with Lori Norris
Aug 17, 2021
Episode 45: Preparing for Post-military Culture Shock with Ryan Thuyns
Aug 11, 2021
Episode 44: Opening Your Mind to New Possibilities with Peter Cline
Aug 04, 2021
Episode 43: Military Transition Q&A with Lisa Ceron
Jul 28, 2021
Episode 42: Taking Control of Your Job Search Round 2 with Chris Dreisbach
Jul 21, 2021
Episode 41: Going from Laid Off to Hired in 5 Hours with Marina Rabinek
Jul 14, 2021
Episode 40: Simplifying Your Military Transition with Bill Kieffer
Jul 07, 2021
Episode 39: Growing and Maintaining Your Network through Many Career Restarts with Clifton Clevenger
Jun 30, 2021
Episode 38: Prioritizing Your Mental Health to Achieve Post-military Success with Ray Jokie
Jun 23, 2021
Episode 37: Networking Strategically and Working with Recruiters with Wayne Worthington
Jun 16, 2021
Episode 36: Accepting Change and Practicing Gratitude - Even in the Face of Traumatic Events with Justin Constantine
Jun 09, 2021
Episode 35: Getting Comfortable with being Uncomfortable to Find the Right Fit with Greg Fischer
Jun 02, 2021
Episode 34: Making the Connection between Military Skills and Your New Career with Dave Poole
May 26, 2021
Episode 33: Improving Your Marketability and Enhancing Your Leadership Skills with the RBLP Certification
May 19, 2021
Episode 32: Bouncing Back from Getting Fired to Finding the Right Fit with the Federal Government with Cindy Dorfner
May 12, 2021
Episode 31: Honoring the Military Spouse in the Transition Process
May 07, 2021
Episode 30: Pursuing Your Dreams After the Military with Chris McGhee
May 05, 2021
Episode 29: Adapting to the High-tech Culture as a Veteran with Jerry Prochazka
Apr 28, 2021
Episode 28: Negotiating the Salary You're Worth and Translating Your Skills with Mark Holman
Apr 21, 2021
Episode 27: Military Transition Q&A and a Success Story with Robert "Bob" Newlin
Apr 14, 2021
Episode 26: Finding Your Why, What and Where You're Going with Justin Pearson
Apr 07, 2021
Episode 25: Finding out Your Dream Job is a Nightmare with Christopher Dreisbach
Mar 31, 2021
Episode 24: Overcoming Early Trauma and Building Resiliency with Ericka Kelly
Mar 24, 2021
Episode 23: Writing Your Military Transition Resume with Alfredo Torres
Mar 17, 2021
Episode 22: Adapting to Overcome Military Transition Barriers with Alfredo Torres
Mar 10, 2021
Episode 21: Military Transition Q&A with Derek Moore
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 20: Following the Non-traditional Post-military Path with Amanda Huffman
Feb 24, 2021
Episode 19: Strategies to Fight Veteran Underemployment with Adam Braatz
Feb 17, 2021
Episode 18: Expanding Your Post-military Career Options by Achieving Financial Stability with Patrick Weinert
Feb 10, 2021
Episode 17: Owning Your Transition Part 2 with Herb Thompson
Feb 03, 2021
Episode 16: Deploying to the U.S. and Learning to Speak Civilian with Herb Thompson
Jan 27, 2021
Episode 15: Landing your Next Role by Building a LinkedIn Presence with Misty Moreno
Jan 20, 2021
Episode 14: Navigating the Federal Job Search Process with Chip Lankert from FEMA
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 13: Military Transition Q&A with MaryKate Soliva
Jan 06, 2021
Episode 12: Don't Be Afraid to Pivot and Start Over During Your Military Transition with Jennifer Foxworthy
Dec 30, 2020
Episode 11: Creating Your Long-term Military Transition Plan with Gregory Austin
Dec 23, 2020
Episode 10: The 5 Most Common Military Transition Obstacles with Michael Radynski
Dec 16, 2020
Episode 9: Navigating the Post-military Job Search While Dealing with PTS with Kristin Scott
Dec 09, 2020
Episode 8: Discovering Your Legacy with Ben Killoy
Dec 02, 2020
Episode 7: Leveraging Free Resources for Veterans with Matthew Langseth
Nov 25, 2020
Episode 6: The Power of Mentorship with John Mazza
Nov 18, 2020
Episode 5: Military Transition Q&A with Mark Gavin
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 4: Figuring Out Who You Are with Rob Rens
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 3: Trusting Your Instincts with Wendy Brazier
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 2: Finding the Right Culture Fit with Keith Forte
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 1: An Introduction to Your Podcast Team
Nov 11, 2020
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Nov 04, 2020