Lessons Learned for Vets

Lori Norris
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Lessons Learned for Vets

Supporting veterans to achieve career success as they navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Each week we will bring you a new mentor who will teach you the lessons they have learned as they traveled the military transition path before you.

  1. Season 4 Episode 167: Military Transition Q&A with Marc Lopez

    JUN 26

    Season 4 Episode 167: Military Transition Q&A with Marc Lopez

    Send us a textMarc Lopez joined the Army 20 years ago and started his career in the intelligence field as a linguist. He transitioned over to become a warrant officer and is now a cyber warfare operator who is preparing to begin a SkillBridge program before he retires. When two of Marc’s closest friends retired three years ago, he was inspired to begin preparing for his own retirement to ensure a successful transition. Using his background in intelligence, Marc decided his first step was...

    45 min
  2. Season 4 Episode 166: Seeking Alternative Methods of Healing with Eric Infanti

    JUN 19

    Season 4 Episode 166: Seeking Alternative Methods of Healing with Eric Infanti

    Send us a textWe are excited to host Marine Corps veteran, Eric Infanti. By all accounts, Eric had a smooth transition into the corporate world, where he worked for 5 years. When his health began declining, Eric began a healing journey that included 2000 hours of yoga teacher and meditation training. He earned a dual master’s degree in Buddhist psychology and Ayurvedic medicine and is now a PhD candidate with the study on the role of extreme peak flow states on resilience and professional out...

    37 min

  3. JUN 12

    Season 4 Episode 165: Five Things Your Resume Should Contain with Lori Norris

    Send us a textOn this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we get back to the basics with best practices for crafting a resume. Certified resume writer and career coach, Lori Norris, shares 5 elements that a resume must contain as well as the role that AI can play during the job search process.1. Focus. Every resume, from the very first line, must clearly present a focus. There is no such thing as an effective generic resume. A resume that tries to appeal to everyone appeals to no...

    31 min
  4. Season 4 Episode 164: Changing Perspective over Time with Ray Jokie

    JUN 5

    Season 4 Episode 164: Changing Perspective over Time with Ray Jokie

    Send us a textIf you are a transitioning service member, it’s always helpful to hear the role that time has in the transition process. The transition process doesn’t end when you land your first job as a civilian. There is so much wisdom to gain from listening to other veterans’ journeys as they progress through various jobs and companies. On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we welcome back Ray Jokie. Ray first appeared as a guest on Season 1, Episode 38 and shared his st...

    45 min
  5. Season 4 Episode 163: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Military Transition with Chris Dreisbach

    MAY 29

    Season 4 Episode 163: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Military Transition with Chris Dreisbach

    Send us a textWe are excited to welcome back Chris Dreisbach for his fifth appearance on the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. Chris retired in 2020 as a Senior Master Sergeant for the United States Air Force. Now in his sixth role since his retirement, Chris continues to share the lessons he’s learned along his path. Chris reflects on his previous roles and discusses the challenges he experienced. In his first role as a maintenance manager, Chris assumed the job would be similar to his ...

    39 min
  6. Season 4 Episode 162: Rate My SkillBridge with Ethan Shipp

    MAY 22

    Season 4 Episode 162: Rate My SkillBridge with Ethan Shipp

    Send us a textWe welcome Ethan Shipp. Ethan began his career in the United States Air Force as an EMT but has since retrained as an information systems technician. Although he is still serving, he used his tech skills to create a resource designed to empower and inform service members about the many different SkillBridge programs. Ethan started Rate My SkillBridge after doing research for his own SkillBridge program and identifying an opportunity to help others make informed decisions during ...

    35 min

  7. MAY 15

    Season 4 Episode 161: Knowing When to Take a Break with Lori Norris

    Send us a textOn this solo episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, Lori shares the challenges that she and her family have been going through over the past few months. During this time, Lori has struggled with burnout, a feeling that most everyone has experienced at one time or another. Feelings of burnout are especially prevalent among job seekers. Lori shares her thoughts on when and how to take a break from the job search process. Your body communicates with you. If you are c...

    16 min
  8. Season 4 Episode 160: Military Spouse and Family Transition with Sarah Bumgardner

    MAY 8

    Season 4 Episode 160: Military Spouse and Family Transition with Sarah Bumgardner

    Send us a textIn celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we are pleased to host Sarah Bumgardner. Sarah is a military spouse and a certified financial education instructor who has worked with AAFMAA since 2010. She is currently the Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement and supports both AAFMAA members and the entire military community. Sarah became a military spouse when her first husband became an officer in the US Marine Corps. For 10 years, Sarah lived the mil spouse...

    31 min
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Supporting veterans to achieve career success as they navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military. Each week we will bring you a new mentor who will teach you the lessons they have learned as they traveled the military transition path before you.

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  • Creator
    Lori Norris
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Lessons Learned for Vets
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