Season 1
Episodes
The Fork in the River: Choosing Your Next Mission
Overview
Transitioning out of the military often feels like being dropped into white water with a resume in one hand and a LinkedIn profile in the other. But before choosing a job, a city, or a new career path,...
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What Would Your 10-Year-Old Self Think of You Today?
Episode Summary
What would the 10-year-old version of you think if they could see your life today?
In this episode, Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara explore a reflection exercise that sparked a powerful conversation among...
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The Mentors Who Shaped Us
Episode Overview
In this episode, Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara explore a powerful question for veterans in transition: Who are the people who shaped you during your military career?
The conversation begins with Joe...
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Your Past Doesnât Have to Define Your Next Mission
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, Scott Schimmel and Joe unpack one of the biggest traps veterans face during transition: assuming the next step has to be the most obvious one.
For...
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The Squiggly Line After Service: Chris Spencer on Leaving Oracle, Joining The Honor Foundation, and Helping Veterans Transition
Episode Overview
In this episode, Scott Schimmel sits down with Chris Spencer, a former Oracle leader who spent more than 30 years with the company after serving in the Army, to talk about transition, identity,...
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Military Spouses Transition, Too: A Conversation with Lacey Craig
Episode Show Notes
Military Spouses Transition, Too: A Conversation with Lacey Craig
Episode Summary
In this Military Spouse Appreciation Day episode, Scott Schimmel sits down with Lacey Craig, Senior Program Manager...
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You Canât Do This Alone: The Power of Community in Finding Your Next Mission
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, Scott and Joe unpack a powerful realization from their recent Azimuth Chatsâmost people donât see themselves as clearly as they think they do.
After...
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Why Transition Can Feel Like High School Again
Episode Overview
Transitioning out of the military isnât just a career changeâitâs a complete identity shift.
In this episode, Joe and Scott unpack a powerful insight from a recent session with over 500 transitioning...
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Veteran Transition and the Voices in Your Head
Episode Overview In this conversation, Joe and Scott unpack the complicated role comparison plays in the veteran transition journey. They explore the difference between healthy comparison that inspires growth and...
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What Sucks About Transition Programs? We asked veterans...
Episode Summary
What actually sucks about veteran transition?
In this episode of the Vector Accelerator Podcast, Scott and Joe dig into an honest conversation about feedback from veterans navigating the transition...
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The Real Enemy in Transition Isnât the Job MarketâItâs Fear
Episode Overview
Fear is a normal part of transition â but if it goes unnamed, it will quietly shape your decisions.
In this episode, Scott and Joe unpack the hidden role fear plays in military transition. From...
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Serious Play for a Serious Transition: How Creativity Can Guide Your Next Mission With Van Lai-DuMone
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In this episode, hosts Scott Schimmel and Joe Lara sit down with Van Lai-DuMone, a team and leadership development expert who uses LEGO Serious Play and creative problem-solving tools to guide...
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