Thank You, Now What?: Recent Episodes
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“Thank You, Now What?” is a biweekly podcast about life after service, where we explore what veterans are doing after separating from the military.
Dr. Josh Appel is a retired U.S. Air Force Pararescueman and emergency medical physician.
Steve is a former U.S. Marine and current New York City Firefighter. After enlisting post-9/11and seeing some of the early years in Iraq and Afghanistan, he returned to fulfill his childhood dream and family tradition of joining the FDNY.
Dr. Ellis is an occupational therapist specializing in sex and intimacy. She worked at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for nearly a decade, treating injured veterans and often working with their significant others. She is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Sex, Intimacy & Occupational Therapy, a continuing education company for occupational therapy professionals. She is the co-author of “Sex and Intimacy for Wounded Veterans: A Guide to Embracing Change.”
Shane is a retired NHL player and member of the 2011 Stanley Cup winning Boston Bruins. He is currently a member of the Vegas Golden Knights broadcast team. Shane and Matt discuss the similarities between transitioning careers from the military and pro sports.
Nate from Episode 3 rejoins the show to talk small business, branching out to multiple ventures, parenting, challenging himself, and being a faith leader.
Zac served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Combat Controller, medically retiring as a result of injuries sustained in combat. Inspired by his own road to recovery, Zac decided to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Bill served in the U.S. Army for 23 years as a forward observer, both in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 7th Special Forces Group. In 2015 he retired and took an internship on Wall Street at a bank where he still works today.
We brought back former guest Chase Martin to talk about one of the greatest war movies and the book it was adapted from.
Brady served as an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force and a Capitol Police Officer. He founded Riton Optics with his wife Carrie and currently serves as its CEO.
Ian is a retired British SAS soldier. After 27 years of service and an incredible warzone encounter post-service, he decided to start a risk management firm with some former colleagues. This summer he’ll be taking a “break” to row his boat across the Atlantic Ocean.
Tammy is the former Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy before becoming a registered nurse and earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Steve is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and veteran of the Global War on Terror. Before retiring, he commanded an Army Recruiting battalion. Steve recently founded a professional career transition company, Headlamp.
Brad is a retired U.S. Army Ranger and veteran of Operation Gothic Serpent in Somalia in 1993, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan in the Global War on Terror. In 2017 Brad teamed up with some other special operators to form the rock band Silence & Light, a union of his professional military experience and lifelong love of music.
Ben is a retired airborne infantry officer, former enlisted green beret, and veteran of the global war on terror. He is the owner of Cigar City CrossFit in his hometown of Tampa, Florida and Director of Business Development for Bravo Sierra.
Noah is a former Green Beret and veteran of the global war on terror. After serving for more than 15 years, Noah separated from the Army to pursue film school, his love for science, and being a dad.
Former guests Tara Heidger, Katie Neff, Hannah Ambrozewski, and Meaghan Mobbs join us to discuss some of their experiences as female service members and veterans.
Joe is a retired Green Beret and veteran of the Global War on Terror. He is a father, Gold Star husband, and congressional candidate for Washington’s 3rd District.
Karen Gallagher is a senior postdoctoral research scholar with the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on the impact of service-related conditions on higher-order cognitive processes in military veterans. Karen is a veteran of Desert Storm and Desert Shield. She served as a U.S. Army paratrooper and chemical operations specialist.
Nelson is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, where he owns a group of (great!) restaurants and spends the rest of his time doing a whole lot more.
Meaghan is a former US Army Captain and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. She specialized in aerial delivery and led a unit of parachute riggers. Today, Meaghan is a doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at Columbia University Teachers College, and serves as a clinician in training while pursuing her PhD.
Kevin is a former Green Beret and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. In 2011, he was critically wounded during combat operations which would lead him to medically retire. He went on to receive a dual master’s from MIT and Harvard and works in corporate strategy. He is a board member for the Green Beret Foundation and an avid public speaker. Check him out at www.woundedbywar.com Look for “Three Wise Men” by Beau Wise and Tom Sileo: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Wise-Men-Brother-Survivor/dp/1250253446
Glenn is a retired Canadian Army Special Operations Officer and founder of One 9 Investments. Check him out at one9investments.com
Jason served as a Marine Corps Engineer Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan. After five years on active duty, he transitioned to the reserves while getting to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a New York City Firefighter. Jason also founded Leadership Under Fire, a leadership and human performance training organization.
Chase is a former U.S. Marine Corps Infantryman and veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. During a 2005-06 deployment to Fallujah, Chase was critically injured by a roadside bomb which ended his career and nearly cost his life. After a lengthy recovery, Chase began to explore the world by visiting more than 70 countries as a traveling photographer. Follow Chase @chase_mearoundtheworld on Instagram. Check out our new show website at thankyounowwhat.com for more info and ways to support.
Avi served in the Israeli Army as a tank crew member and armor officer. He is a veteran of the Second Lebanon War. After working for the Bank of Israel and then at a youth village in Rwanda, Avi combined his skills and passion to enter the business of impact investing.
Marshall followed a family tradition of service by attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served as an Airborne Infantry Officer in the 173rd Airborne Brigade and is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. After attending Wharton Business School, he began another career as an investment banker before pivoting to corporate strategy and large-scale data operations. He lives a life of consistent improvement and has a track record of always leaving places better than he found them.
Sally is a three-time National Champion and otherwise incredibly accomplished wrestler. She is a former U.S. Army psychological operations specialist and veteran of the war in Afghanistan. During her career, Sally wrestled for the Army’s World Class Athlete Program and competed for Team USA. In 2016 Sally founded Wrestle Like A Girl, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower girls and women using the sport of wrestling to become leaders in life.
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Andrea is a Congressional Senior Policy Advisor, working on matters pertaining to women in the armed forces and female veterans. She is also a Navy Intelligence Officer, still serving in the reserves years since leaving active duty. She has been a nonprofit CEO, NATO policy advisor, and columnist.
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Jim is a career Naval Aviator and former TOPGUN instructor. He is now a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, where he teaches Entrepreneurial Finance and works on business issues related to the environment. Jim has spent the past two decades focusing on socially-responsible investing and advisory, and served as CEO for a sustainable water technology firm for 10 of those years. Jim continues to work with veterans and other servant leaders running for office through Boston-based nonprofit, New Politics.
Hannah and Tristan met each other at basic training and would go on to serve as intelligence analysts in the U.S. Army, deploying to combat zones both together and separately. After 14 years of marriage, two kids, two career transitions, several businesses, and plenty of stories to tell, they're still closer and happier than ever. It wasn't easy. We talk about the importance of seeking challenges, fostering teamwork, and how personal relationships can enrich small businesses.
Mike won three National Collegiate Boxing Championships at the U.S. Naval Academy before becoming an infantry officer in the Marine Corps. After serving overseas in Afghanistan, Japan, and the Philippines, Mike moved to Newark, New Jersey to work at an all-boys school. He then quickly turned his love for boxing into a hybrid nonprofit, for-profit business. He remains deeply invested in his community and truly loves coaching and mentoring kids to be their best. Check him out at ironboundboxing.org
Katie served eight years as a combat engineer officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. After multiple overseas deployments, she commanded a unit of drill instructors and recruits at Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island. She is the first female Marine to complete U.S. Army Sapper School. After separating from service and earning a dual master’s degree, she continues to work in social enterprise and nonprofit endeavors. Links: coastxcoast.org smallstepsinspeech.org newpoliticsacademy.org
Sam fought on an often-overlooked front as an intelligence and cyber operations officer in the U.S. Army. Afterwards, he went on to work at a tech startup as a robotics engineer before co-founding an online cannabis marketplace. After some more experience in quantitative finance, he decided to tap back into his West Point network to enable the next generation of business leaders who have worn the uniform.
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After several deployments as a Green Beret, Nate went on to play college football for the Texas Longhorns. He continued to serve in the National Guard and even went back to combat during the offseason. After being given a chance to play for the Seattle Seahawks, Nate finally hung up another uniform to pursue a career in film and television. He remains heavily involved in charitable activities and cofounded a nonprofit for vets.
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Monti served 24 years in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Medic, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan annually for more than a decade straight. He now trains civilian and military medics while co-managing a medical innovation company. Check them out at deltadevteam.com. Support: coastxcoast.org thankyounowwhat.com instagram.com/thankyounowwhat
Happy Independence Day! On this short bonus episode, Ben and Matt talk about how the podcast is going so far. Check us out at thankyounowwhat.com for social media, contact info, and ways to contribute. Check out the CXC Foundation at coastxcoast.org.
Nate began his career as an Army Ranger and went on to 14 years in special operations. He left the military to refocus on his family while starting a local construction and home remodeling business. We talk about his faith and upbringing, the importance of accepting challenges, and the rewards of entrepreneurship. Check him out at natespearing.com or his business at transformnc.com.
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Micah served as a Green Beret before he cofounded and became CEO of Southern Pines Brewing. We talk about lessons from early life, being a leader in the Army, and navigating entrepreneurship. Links: southernpinesbrewing.com coastxcoast.org patreon.com/thankyounowwhat twitter.com/thankyounowwhat thankyounowwhat.com
Tara grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and joined the Army after 9/11 with a strong, curious desire to discover more of the world while making a difference. After serving overseas as an intelligence analyst in Iraq and Germany, and training as a psychological operations specialist, Tara left active duty after 9 years to further her education, forge new career paths, and grow her family.
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“Thank You, Now What?” is a podcast about life after service, where we discuss first-hand experiences and issues among veterans who’ve separated from the military. Host Matt DeVivo and producer Ben Murray talk about what to expect from the series.
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