12. U.S. Military: Creating leaders since 1775!

In this episode Yo is joined by Erin Silver, founder of the “Life After The Uniform” Podcast, which helps veterans transition to civilian life with a military mindset. I found her podcast to be very inspiring and so very important! Her episodes are good for all of us; whether you are in active service or know someone who is, her message can resonate with any of us making a transition in life. And if you are in a position to hire a veteran consider all the great leadership skills they've learned during their active duty.  Come listen to her inspiring story – she is truly a great example of someone taking the lead!! In the episode we explore the following: · Her own military history with the Air Force · How military service builds leadership · Are military skills can be seen as transferable · What resources are available (hint: join LinkedIn!) · What advice you’d give someone thinking of serving More about Erin's amazing background: - Mom served 30 years in the Navy, multiple other family members served in other branches. She has over 10 years of combined military service between family members. - Enlisted in the Air Force (AF) Active Duty in 1996-1997 - Had a 13 year hiatus and re-enlisted in the AF Reserves in 2010 - Applied for a special duty assignment with the AF Exercise Research Unit (ESU) to conduct a study on women serving in combat positions - Earned her graduate degree during this time - Applied for a federal position as a GS-13 and was hired - Promoted to GS-14 Supervisor within the 1st year - Took a Military Leave of Absence from my federal position and went back to ESU to work another 3 year Active Duty tour - Hired as an Exercise Research Subject Matter Consultant for the Air Force and Space Force (Current position) You can listen to episodes of “Life After the Uniform” by going to: https://lifeaftertheuniform.buzzsprout.com/ Ways you can contact Erin and thank her for her service: eMail: [email protected] IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinsilverpodcast/ By the way, Erin makes the best Reels on IG - you must follow her! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinflerlage/ Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/