VET S.O.S. Podcast
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.
Episodes
This week on the VET S.O.S., we welcome Dr. Tony Dice, a Navy SEAL veteran, therapist, and founder of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC. Dr. Dice opens up about his intense battle with addiction, the moment that changed his life, and how he turned pain into purpose.
From war zones to treatment centers, his story captures the raw reality of transition, the weight of trauma, and the resilience it takes to rise again. Now a respected thera...
Join the VET S.O.S. Network as Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant host Adam Bird, the visionary founder of Heroes Media Group — a thriving platform dedicated to uplifting veterans, first responders, and community heroes through storytelling and purpose-driven media.
Adam opens up about his turbulent military transition, the lessons learned from early entrepreneurship, and his passion for creating positive spaces that celebrate the hero c...
On the VET S.O.S. , Navy veteran and retired Chief Lee Crowson unpacks a two-part transition—from losing expected orders and scrambling for work to returning stronger, mentoring others, and building an IO psychology community that actually solves problems.
We cover:
Why mentorship and warm intros beat cold outreach
Converting E-6 to E-8 leadership reps into IO psychology tools: coaching, feedback, motivation, and psychological saf...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Dan Roby, Vice President of Brand Expansion and Business Development at American Military University (AMU) and retired Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force.
Dan discusses AMU’s 20-year legacy of serving military members, veterans, and their families through affordable, flexible, and mission-driven education. Learn how AMU has become...
Building Veteran Coalitions: Terry Vance and Valley Healthcare Unite Over Organizations for Veterans
This week on the VET S.O.S., we welcome Air Force veteran Terry Vance, the Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Healthcare Systems, to share how he built one of the most effective veteran coalitions in the country.
Starting with only six organizations, Terry’s leadership has connected over 100 veteran-serving groups, linking federal, state, nonprofit, and business partners to strengthen resources for the veteran community. He...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Military Transition Resources Show, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant sit down with Charity Brown, author of Create Clarity with Charity and founder of The Happy CEO. Charity shares her story of overcoming burnout, rebuilding self-worth, and helping veterans rediscover purpose through clarity and emotional balance.
She discusses her Four P Framework — Power, Planning, Prospects, and Prof...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Eric Kready, retired U.S. Army Military Police Officer and Director on the ASIS International Professional Certification Board. Eric shares the mission behind Operation Career Change, a suite of free transition tools that help veterans and first responders move into the private sector security industry.
Listeners will gain valuable i...
In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Transition Show, a part of the VET S.O.S. Network, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Brandon Johnson and Brett Groller, two passionate coaches helping veterans thrive in life after service.
Brandon—an Air Force veteran and founder of ME+I Coaching—shares his journey from the structured world of the military to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship and personal development. Meanwhil...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Military Transition Resources Show, Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Justin Cummins, Marine Corps veteran and Manager of the Military Voices Initiative at StoryCorps.
Justin shares his raw and inspiring journey through transition — from feeling lost after the Marine Corps to rediscovering purpose in helping others tell their stories. Today, he leads a movement that has captured more t...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. , we feature Joe Mindak and Allan Betau of the Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing (FSVH) — leaders behind a groundbreaking initiative transforming outdated veteran halls into modern housing for homeless and at-risk veterans.
Hear how a single restoration project in Hoboken grew into a statewide mission, combining entrepreneurial strategy, veteran leadership, and community partnership to figh...
In this episode of the VET S.O.S., Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne S. Bass, the first woman to serve as the highest enlisted leader in any branch of the U.S. military, joins Shawn Welsh for an inspiring conversation on leadership, transition, and post-service purpose.
After 31 years in the Air Force, Chief Bass continues her mission of service — helping veterans, military spouses, and families thrive in civilian life. She shares her th...
On this Veterans Day episode from the VET S.O.S. Network, the Military Transition Resources Show welcomes Adam Peters, host of the Strategic Veteran Podcast, tech entrepreneur, and partner at Amakaya, a healing retreat in the Peruvian Amazon.
Adam shares the unfiltered truth about his transition: from a sudden medical retirement and years of struggling through failed jobs and financial hardship, to the turning point that reshaped hi...
This episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, features retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Hall, Executive Director of the Three Rangers Foundation.
Mike reflects on a 34-year Army career that included leadership at the highest levels of Special Operations. Now, through the Three Rangers Foundation, he helps Rangers prepare for life after service with mentorship, planning, and comprehensive ...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Stephan Murphy, Director of Georgetown University’s Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC).
Stephan shares his journey from the U.S. Army to higher education leadership, revealing how Georgetown empowers its more than 1,500 military-connected students through intentional programming, academic excellence, and a strong ...
On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, hosts Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew connect with Curtez Riggs, founder of the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)—a movement redefining how veterans and military spouses collaborate, innovate, and lead in business.
Curtez reflects on his own transition story, from recruiting command to entrepreneurship, revealing how his experiences shaped his ability to build ...
Join host Dr. Hira on the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight as she interviews Jon Baldessari, Director of the Veterans Resource Center at the University of Miami. Jon shares the powerful story behind the creation of the VRC and its mission to empower more than 600 veterans and military-connected students pursuing higher education.
From the Yellow Ribbon Program to the Veteran Students Organization and community eve...
This week on the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Resources Show, part of the VET S.O.S. network, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant sit down with Matthew Askren, Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Mindfulme Care.
Matthew reflects on his own transition out of the military, the lack of resources available at the time, and how building connections on LinkedIn opened new doors. He then introduces listeners to Mindfulme Care, an innovative ...
On this episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott sits down with two veterans who turned their service experience into stories of impact and creativity.
🎥 Paige, an Army veteran and filmmaker, shares how her time at the White House Communications Agency inspired her to pursue storytelling full-time. Using her GI Bill, she attended the American Film Institute and created Guide On, a short film now...
This episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network dives deep into what authentic leadership looks like in both military and civilian life. Host Kingsley Scott welcomes Bill Sprayberry and David McDowell, co-authors of Be a Better Leader: A Situational Guide, for an inspiring conversation on discipline, communication, humility, and self-leadership.
With over seven decades of combined experience, Bill and David share how the princ...
The VET S.O.S. Network proudly presents another episode of the Military Transition Resources Show, where we highlight organizations making a real difference for veterans and their families. This week, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Gene Campbell, founder of True Patriot Outfitters.
Gene’s story is about rediscovering purpose through service. After decades in IT and years of coaching youth athletics, he found a new calli...
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