Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You shines a light on the real struggles and triumphs of veterans navigating life after military service. Each episode dives into the heart of military transition—sharing tales of resilience, setbacks, humor, and growth as veterans move from boots to business or rediscover purpose in civilian life. If you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice on military transition, or just a reminder that you’re not walking this path alone, Exit Buddy is here to help you find your way forward and thrive beyond the uniform.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
Latest Episodes
The Lessons We Learned from Our Honorary Exit Buddies
It’s the Season 1 finale! Kathleen and Rachel sit down to reflect on the incredible veterans who joined us on Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You. From pilots to cyber warriors and nonprofit founders, each guest left us with hard-...
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Season 1
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17:26
Brewing Your Next Chapter: Translating Supply Corps Skills to Starbucks
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, we meet Stephanie West, a Navy veteran who charted a course from the supply lines of the military to the heart of Starbucks operations. She discusses joining the Navy at 17 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:33
Breaking Barriers in Aviation & Turning Passion into Nonprofit Purpose
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, retired US Air Force pilot Jessica Ruttenber shares her remarkable journey navigating—and ultimately transforming—the world of military aviation. Jessica recounts battling ph...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:29
Buckle Down & Break Through: From Devil Dog to Cyber Champion
Join Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman as they welcome Tom Eston, a Marine turned cybersecurity trailblazer, podcaster, and mentor, for an inspiring dive into his journey. From his infantry days to carving out a security career, Tom shares how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:43
Don’t Tough It Out: A Marine's VA & Vitamin M Warning
Join Kathleen Smith and Rachel Bozeman as they welcome Rob Fuller, a U.S. Marine veteran, cybersecurity leader, and community founder, for a raw look at his journey. From blowing up 300 pounds of C4 as a combat engineer to thriving in cybersecu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:59