EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 1H 18M
#8 Charles Holman
from Blue Yonder · host jacobpeeterse
In this powerful episode of Blue Yonder, Jake reconnects with longtime friend and retired Air Force veteran Charles Holman for the first time in nearly two decades. What unfolds is a deeply candid conversation about trauma, transformation, and the often unseen weight of military service. From his chaotic early years and near-death experiences to becoming a respected leader in both military and tech startup spaces, Charles reflects on the cost of service, the struggle of transition, and what it means to truly reinvent yourself after the uniform comes off.
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Charles Holman shares his raw, unfiltered journey through 20+ years in the Air Force—from enlisting at 18 in search of structure, to reenlisting against all odds after personal and professional hardships, to reaching high-level positions while battling PTSD and internal demons. After a harrowing transition out of the military, Charles opened up about finding identity beyond the rank, navigating mental health recovery, diving into jujitsu and entrepreneurship, and rediscovering purpose as the Director of Quality Enhancement and Development at a public IoT startup. With humility and insight, Charles offers hard-earned lessons on resilience, vulnerability, and the power of rewriting your story. https://www.intotheblueyonderpodcast.com/
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