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VET S.O.S. Podcast

VET S.O.S. Podcast

By: Shawn Welsh Keith Cassant Eric Brew Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott
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Summary
 VET S.O.S. is a military transition focused organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military families navigate transition and thrive in civilian life. Through four targeted shows, we deliver resources, insights, and inspiration: Military Transition Resources Show shares tools and programs for a smoother transition; Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight features veteran business journeys; Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight highlights learning opportunities; and The Scoop offers engaging discussions and fresh perspectives.Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Veterans Aren't Broken: How Team RWB Builds Stronger Communities

    Veterans Aren't Broken: How Team RWB Builds Stronger Communities
    11 Nov 2026
    After 30 years in the Army, retired Green Beret Colonel Mike "Sully" Sullivan knew something many transitioning veterans discover too late: leaving the military means losing more than a uniform. Joined by longtime Team RWB leader JJ, Sully explains how Team Red, White & Blue is fighting what they call "transition drift" by helping veterans rebuild the physical fitness, personal accountability, and community connections that military service once provided.Recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference in Tampa, this conversation with Shawn Welsh and special co-host Maurice Murphy challenges the idea that veterans must navigate life after service alone. From a free nationwide fitness community to a 100-mile challenge honoring the Global War on Terror, Team RWB is proving that staying connected can be just as important as staying physically active.In This Episode, You'll Discover:• Recognize transition drift before it takes hold. Learn why Sully joined Team RWB 13 years before retiring and how having an established community made his transition from Army colonel to nonprofit executive easier.• Rebuild fitness without returning to military PT. Discover why JJ believes the Army trains people to dislike exercise and how walking, rucking, cycling, CrossFit, yoga, and other activities can make physical fitness enjoyable again.• Find your community before you need it. Explore how Team RWB's 150 chapters and digital community connect veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and civilian supporters through free activities and volunteer opportunities.• Honor military history while challenging yourself. Hear how the GWOT 100 brings more than 26,000 participants together for a February fitness challenge that combines 100 miles of movement with firsthand stories from Iraq and Afghanistan.• Discover what 12 veterans accomplished in 16 days. Learn about the Old Glory Ultra Relay, where a team carried one American flag 3,000 miles across America, inspiring the documentary No Off Days.About Mike "Sully" SullivanMike Sullivan is a retired U.S. Army colonel and Green Beret who served 30 years, including six deployments to Afghanistan and an assignment in Lebanon. An early Team RWB volunteer leader, he transitioned into the organization following his 2024 retirement and now serves as Executive Director. His experience demonstrates how building community before leaving military service can fundamentally change the transition experience.About JJJJ is a West Point graduate who began his Army career around September 11, 2001, served approximately five years on active duty, and subsequently joined the Texas National Guard. As Team RWB's second employee, he has spent nearly 16 years helping develop the organization's approach to veteran fitness, wellness, and community engagement.Resources MentionedTeam Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) https://teamrwb.orgGWOT 100 Challenge https://runsignup.comWOD for WarriorsGORUCK https://www.goruck.comNo Off Days — Old Glory Ultra Relay DocumentaryExplore the Full VET S.O.S. Network• VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show• VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup• VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline• VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop• VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony StrongConnect with VET S.O.S.Website: https://vetsospodcast.comX: https://x.com/vetsospodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcastSupport our nonprofit mission: https://givebutter.com/vetsosDon't drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.#VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #VeteranCommunity #VeteranFitness
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    30 min
  • Veteran Transition: Why Networking Matters More Than You Think

    Veteran Transition: Why Networking Matters More Than You Think
    10 Nov 2026

    Networking isn't just how veterans find jobs. It's how they fight isolation, rebuild community, and find purpose after service.

    VET S.O.S. | Veteran Transition, Leadership & Community

    What happens when veteran organizations stop competing and start collaborating? Recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference (MIC) 2026 in Tampa, retired Air Force First Sergeant and Vetlanta Co-Founder Lloyd Knight shares how he helped build a veteran support network that has hosted 50 summits over 13 years—without soliciting donations.

    Alongside Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew, Lloyd discusses his induction into the Georgia Veterans Hall of Fame, the importance of networking beyond employment, and why the leadership lessons he learned as a First Sergeant matter more to his success at UPS than his five college degrees.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:

    • Build meaningful connections that support your career, combat isolation, and restore the camaraderie many veterans miss after military service.

    • Understand Vetlanta's collaborative model, including how Fortune 500 companies and community partners support quarterly summits through in-kind contributions instead of traditional fundraising.

    • Apply military leadership experience to civilian careers as Lloyd explains why serving as a First Sergeant prepared him for success at UPS.

    • Recognize the power of brotherhood and vulnerability through Eric Brew's personal story about leaning on Lloyd during a difficult moment.

    • Explore how to replicate Vetlanta's model in your own community, including Lloyd's offer to share the organization's playbook with other veteran advocates.

    About Lloyd Knight

    Lloyd Knight is a retired U.S. Air Force First Sergeant, UPS Veterans Affairs Manager, Co-Founder and President of Vetlanta, and host of the Tango Tango podcast. His military career included service as a C-141 Starlifter loadmaster, eight years in flight testing, and senior enlisted leadership. Recognized for his veteran advocacy through induction into the Georgia Veterans Hall of Fame, Lloyd has spent more than a decade connecting veterans, employers, and community organizations throughout greater Atlanta.

    Learn more: https://vetlanta.org

    Follow & Review

    If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now.

    Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network:

    ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show
    ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup
    ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline
    ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop
    ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong

    Connect with VET S.O.S.:

    Website: https://vetsospodcast.com
    X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcast
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast
    Substack: https://substack.com/@vetsos

    Don't drown in the sea of transition - grab the lifeline.

    #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #VeteranNetworking #VeteranLeadership #Vetlanta #VeteranCommunity #Veterans
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    23 min
  • Free Career Mentorship Every Veteran Should Know About

    Free Career Mentorship Every Veteran Should Know About
    9 Nov 2026

    Your military transition shouldn't depend on luck. One free mentor could change your career, business, and future.

    What happens when a military spouse with nearly two decades of experience helping others transition finally experiences that transition herself? Leslie from American Corporate Partners (ACP) shares the unexpected isolation her family faced, the challenges her children experienced adjusting to civilian schools, and the freedom that came with finally having her service member home.

    Recorded live at MIC 2026 in Tampa, this conversation with Shawn Welsh and Eric goes beyond traditional career advice. Leslie explains how ACP connects veterans and military spouses with experienced professionals through free, personalized, yearlong mentorships. From preventing devastating entrepreneurial mistakes to helping unemployed veterans find meaningful careers, ACP is proving that the right connection can change everything.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:

    • Access free, personalized career mentorship through ACP's network of 27,000 mentors representing more than 2,250 companies, regardless of military rank, education, or professional experience.

    • Avoid costly entrepreneurial mistakes through ACP Ventures, a program inspired by a veteran business owner who leveraged $100,000 against his home while struggling to keep his business afloat.

    • Recognize the hidden challenges of military family transition as Leslie shares how her children struggled to integrate into a civilian school and how isolation affected her personally, even after years of supporting transitioning families.

    • Build career connections that open doors through the remarkable story of an unemployed speech pathologist who secured an internship within six weeks and eventually advanced into a leadership role with United Through Reading.

    • Explore expanding opportunities in skilled trades as ACP recruits mentors in construction, maritime shipbuilding, and other industries while strengthening its partnership with the USO to support military families before separation.

    About Leslie

    Leslie is a military spouse with nearly two decades of experience in the military transition space and works with American Corporate Partners, a national nonprofit providing free, individualized career mentorship to veterans and military spouses. Her firsthand experience navigating her own family's transition brings a personal perspective to her professional mission of helping military families find meaningful careers, financial stability, and community.

    Connect With American Corporate Partners

    Website: https://www.acp-usa.org

    ACP offers free mentorship for eligible veterans and military spouses. Professionals interested in volunteering as mentors can also apply, with a commitment of approximately one hour per month.

    Support VET S.O.S.

    If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now.

    Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network:

    • VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show
    • VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup
    • VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline
    • VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop
    • VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong

    Connect With VET S.O.S.:

    Website: https://vetsospodcast.com

    X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcast

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

    Support Our Mission: https://givebutter.com/vetsos

    Don't drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.

    #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitarySpouse #VeteranMentorship #VeteranCommunity
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    25 min
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