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Vector Accelerator exists to help all veterans find clarity as they transition from military to civilian life, so that they navigate their next mission with confidence and conviction.

Episodes

Don't Be Cringy With Networking

Season #1

Episode Summary: 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

Season #1

🎙 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

Season #1

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

Season #1

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

Season #1

🎙️ 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

Season #1

🎙 Hosts: Joe Lara & Michael Halterman🎙 Guest: Scott Harvey, Navy Veteran & Leadership Consultant Episode Overview: In this insightful fireside chat, Joe Lara and Michael Halterman sit down with Scott Harvey, a...
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Lost in Transition? The Science of Mattering and Finding Your True Value After Service

Season #1

🎙️ Episode Overview:In this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara dive deep into the science of mattering—why feeling valued and knowing you add value are fundamental to both personal...
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Finding the Force Within: Veterans, Stormtroopers, and Crafting a New Mission

Season #1

Description:In this engaging and thought-provoking episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, hosts Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara dive deep into the nuances of identity, self-discovery, and transition. Joe shares the...
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Overcoming Transition Challenges: From Rejection to Resilience with Sean Nakao

Season #1

🎙 Episode Summary:In this fireside chat, we sit down with Sean Nakao, a seasoned Marine Corps leader who shares his raw and inspiring story of transitioning to civilian life. Sean opens up about the highs and lows of...
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Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs: How Veterans Can Build a Fulfilling Career After Service

Season #1

In this powerful episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, we sit down with Brendan Aronson, co-founder and CEO of The Military Veteran. Brendan shares his incredible journey from serving as an infantry officer in...
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S1:E10 "Your Next Step" with guest Scott Schimmel

Season #1

Welcome to the season finale of Vector Accelerator's Podcast! Today, your host Halty is excited to introduce our special guest, Scott Schimmel. Scott, a founding member of Vector Accelerator and the co-founder of...
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S1:E9 "Telling Your Story" with guest Mercy Ameyaw

Season #1

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Vector Accelerator's Podcast! Today, your host Halty is thrilled to welcome our special guest, Mercy Ameyaw, Director of Municipal Dealer Sales at Raymond James...
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