Leaving the military doesn't mean losing your purpose. What if betting on yourself is the smartest risk you'll ever take? After eight years in the U.S. Army, disabled veteran Kela "KC" Chatman learned that building a successful civilian life required more than changing careers. It meant rediscovering her identity, embracing entrepreneurship, and recognizing that her time, energy, and expertise were worth more than someone else's paycheck. On VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup, host Maurice Murphy explores how Kela transformed her personal healing journey into Sacred Circuit Life, a business helping executives and high-performing professionals reconnect with their purpose. From navigating military transition to her ambitious mission of creating 100 multimillionaires by 2037, Kela challenges veterans to build wealth, protect their peace, and create opportunities for others. In this episode, you'll discover: • Reclaim your identity after military service: Apply Kela's three transition lessons: know who you are outside the uniform, develop a vision for your future, and communicate when you need support. • Recognize when entrepreneurship is worth the risk: Understand why Kela chose greater control over her schedule, stress, and professional future instead of relying on corporate employment for security. • Build a support system that genuinely supports you: Learn why asking for help became Kela's greatest entrepreneurial challenge and how she learned to distinguish genuine supporters from people seeking to benefit from her talents. • Reconnect business success with personal purpose: Explore how Sacred Circuit Life uses meditation, sound therapy, breathwork, and other practices to help executives address burnout, examine difficult leadership decisions, and rediscover fulfillment. • Think beyond personal financial success: Hear Kela's extraordinary goal of helping create 100 multimillionaires by 2037 and why she wants that wealth to become a resource for veteran nonprofits and communities. About Kela "KC" Chatman Kela Chatman is a disabled U.S. Army veteran who served eight years before pursuing higher education, entrepreneurship, and personal development. With an MBA, studies at Harvard, and experience as an accomplished opera singer and resilience motivator, she brings a distinctive perspective to leadership and healing. As founder of Sacred Circuit Life, Kela works with CEOs, executives, and other high-performing professionals seeking greater alignment between their personal values, professional responsibilities, and overall well-being. Connect with Kela: Sacred Circuit Life Email: sacredcircuitlife@gmail.com Complimentary 15-minute discovery calls are available by contacting Kela directly. If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open the app, search for VET S.O.S., scroll to the ratings and reviews section, and tap "Write a Review." Your support helps another veteran discover a resource they may need right now. Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong No One Transitions Alone. Grab the Lifeline. Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: https://vetsospodcast.com X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vetsospodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetsospodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetsospodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast Support Our Mission: https://givebutter.com/vetsos #VETSOS #OperationStartup #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #VeteranEntrepreneur #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #Veterans #MilitaryLife #Entrepreneurship
