Welcome to the Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour, your indispensable guide on the career journey from Mil2Civ. Dive deep into the world of transitioning from military to civilian careers with your host, Cheryl Cross and a lineup of active duty service members and veteran guests who bring their firsthand experiences, expert advice, and inspiring stories to light.
Meet Our Guests:
- Autumn Wheeler is in the thick of her military to civilian career transition, or as we like to call it, is "in the SOUP", where she is navigating the complicated terrain of what she wants to do post-military. Autumn's spirit and dedication resonate through our discussion, providing a beacon of hope and direction for many transitioning veterans.
- Richie Lampani, a recruiting expert and advocate for all things military-career, brings practical and useful advice to empower veterans. Explaining what a 'contingency' recruiter or headhunter does, you will gain insights that cut through the complexity of the civilian job market.
- Shawn Welsh, veteran and podcast host represents the voice of the recent veteran, navigating the 1-4 year post-military journey. Shawn's story, while not uncommon, serves as an example for those who want to 'strike out on their own' and carve their own path. Shawn Welsh owns his unique thumbprint in the civilian sector, and like us, is giving back to the Veteran Community with his own show, the VET S.O.S. Podcast.
- Carin Sendra, with over five years of experience post-transition, Carin speaks truth to honor in sharing her personal transition story. She talks about what could be done differently and how we all can make an impact for those leaving the military and the 'constant' transition to civilian ca
If 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.
X 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/B0CN699ZLX
Website: www.xchangepod
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills
As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.