EP 5: From Combat to Corporate: Success Stories of Military Veterans

Send us Fan MailEP 5: Compass to Corporate featuring guests, Jai Salters, Lori Norris, Joshua Burch and Samantha GassmanEpisode 5 explores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from military to civilian  careers. Today, we're excited to bring you a special episode titled, "Compass to Corporate," featuring four inspiring guests,  including one expert. Our goal is to lift the voices of 100 transitioning military.  Thanks for joining us. "Soup"Our first guest is Jai Salters, an active-duty Navy officer and the founder of ACT NOW Education.  While not in the "Soup" of applying for jobs, Jai is still going through the thick of it, balancing his military service with the exploding success of his nonprofit, with his passion for helping others through education and career development. He'll why he does it, how he does it, and his vision of putting 1000 service members in tech jobs well ahead of his own transition in 2027."Expert"Each segment hosts an expert, and we are pleased to bring you Lori Norris, the host of the insightful "Lessons Learned from Vets" podcast. With nearly two decades of experience, Lori is well-known in the military-to-civilian transition space.  Lori focuses on several topics, specific to those planning ahead, including the importance of focusing on skillsets and being tactical and strategic in your resume, and job applications."1+ Year Vet"Joshua Burch, a veteran in his first year post-military made the leap from an overseas military position to the U.S. civilian workforce.  He'll share his personal experience of translating military skills into civilian job markets and adjusting to new financial realities outside of the military structure. His insights will highlight the challenges and opportunities that come with adapting to a new carIf you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour, let us know. Go to www.xchangepodcast.com and click connect. A producer will read your request and get back to you. Thanks for your support! Learn more about host, Cheryl Cross and her book, "CIVILIAN MISSION: The 3-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers" available for order online.Support the showX CHANGE Podcast Series will showcase future podcasts on exciting topics. You're listening to our inaugural series, The Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour; your boot camp for conquering civilian terrain.Join Us: Hear from those on the journey, those who've completed it, and those still transitioning. The civilian career landscape doesn't need to be a minefield. We provide support to keep you moving forward.Our Goal: Empower you with insights from  100 voices, across 25+ impactful episodes. With three guests and one expert per hour, you'll gain actionable guidance for your civilian career journey.Support our show with a subscription through BuzzSprout ($4 a month), you not only empower us, but you support reaching a new audience. For only $3.85 a month, you will be in a unique community of 'helpers' and 'learners' who are bringing these important voices to the podcast airwaves Like and Subscribe on YouTube (Videos): https://www.youtube.com/@XChangePodcastSeries Follow our Audio Only Podcast: https://mil2civ.buzzsprout.com/ Book: CIVILIAN MISSION #1 New Release on Amazon 5 Days After Launch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN699ZLXWebsite: www.xchangepodcast.com Your next mission awaits!