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You’re Not Broken—You’re in the Yellow Zone: Mental Health in Transition with Shannon Blakey
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In this episode, Scott Schimmel interviews Shannon Blakey, a clinical psychologist specializing in veteran mental health. They discuss the unique challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian...
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Where the River Leads with Corey Fossbender
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In this episode of the Vector Accelerator podcast, Scott Schimmel interviews Corey Fossbender, a veteran with a rich military background and a unique transition journey. Corey shares his experiences of life on...
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Redeploy Your Skills, Not Just Your Resume: A Conversation with Ben Read
SummaryIn this conversation, Joe Lara and Ben Read discuss the challenges veterans face during their transition from military to civilian life. They explore the importance of understanding individual needs, the role...
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The Stories We Tell: How Veterans Can Rewrite Their Future with Diego Ugalde
Host: Scott SchimmelGuest: Diego Ugalde – Former Navy SEAL, Founder of The Trident Approach & WarriorSide
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In this compelling episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, host Scott Schimmel sits...
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From Gunner’s Mate to Coach: Finding the Thread in Life After Service
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In this episode of the Vector Accelerator podcast, Scott Schimmel and James Seastrom discuss the challenges and experiences of transitioning from military to civilian life. James shares his journey of...
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Clarity Beats Panic
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In this conversation, Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara discuss the concept of Vector, a program designed to help individuals, particularly veterans, navigate their career transitions. They emphasize the importance...
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Don't Be Cringy With Networking
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In this episode of The Vector Accelerator Podcast, host Scott Schimmel continues his conversation with Joel Stern, a corporate recruiter with 25+ years of experience. They dive into why networking...
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Winning the Job Interview With Corporate Recruiter Joel Stern
🎙 Guest: Joel Stern, Corporate Recruiter🕒 Duration: 26 minutes
Episode Summary:In this episode, seasoned recruiter Joel Stern shares key strategies for veterans and job seekers to position themselves effectively in...
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The Science of Hope: How Veterans Can Build Resilience and Purpose
Episode Title: The Science of Hope: How Veterans Can Build Resilience and Purpose
Guest: Dr. Evie Muilenburg Trevino – Quantitative Psychologist, Hope Researcher, and Founder of HopeWired
Host: Scott Schimmel –...
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Deep Work: Rethinking Life After Service with Bobby Land
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, host Joe Lara sits down with Bobby Land, a Special Operations veteran and executive leader, to discuss the challenges of military-to-civilian...
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The Job You Landed vs. The Job You Love
🎙️ Host: Scott Schimmel🎙️ Guest: George Frausto
Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, Scott Schimmel sits down with George Frausto, a Navy veteran with 23 years of service as a corpsman,...
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Why Your First Post-Military Job Might Not Be the Right Fit—And What to Do Next With Scott Harvey
🎙 Hosts: Joe Lara & Michael Halterman🎙 Guest: Scott Harvey, Navy Veteran & Leadership Consultant
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In this insightful fireside chat, Joe Lara and Michael Halterman sit down with Scott Harvey, a...
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