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.
Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You
Latest Episodes
Stocking Freezers at 3 A.M. to Pentagon Recruiter: A Zero‑Excuses Transition
In this episode, we meet William “Jax” Jackson, a Navy and Air Force veteran who went from making six figures in Japan to being ghosted by employers and stocking freezers at Sam’s Club at 3 a.m., before becoming a Pentagon recruiter. Jax shares...
If It Doesn’t Open, It’s Not Your Door: What Corporate Taught a Career Officer
In this episode, we meet Stephanie Hahn, an Air Force Reserve Colonel with 21 years of service, who transitioned from intelligence and cyberspace operations into enterprise software sales. Through a prestigious Secretary of Defense Executive Fe...
The Off Ramp: Empty Chairs, New Chapters, and Betting on Yourself
In this episode of Exit Buddy: Veteran Stories to Guide You, Kathleen and Rachel sit down with Joey Meininger, an Air Force veteran who spent 20 years as a firefighter, became a command chief, and then had to figure out what it meant t...
A Brochure Changed Everything: From JAG Courtroom Battles to Page‑Turning Political Thrillers
Join us as we get to know Army veteran, former JAG officer, civil affairs officer, and political thriller author Francine Ehrenberg. Francine shares how a random brochure in a law firm desk drawer rerouted her from a bored real estate attorney ...
Goldfish in a New Tank: Acclimating to Civilian Life Without Shock
In this episode, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran Ferguson “Juice” Dale, who went from chasing a football scholarship to flying aircraft, then founding Semper Sky, a company focused on emergency management and airborne disaster response. J...
Fan Mail
GREAT Episode on Francine Posner Ehrenberg . . . I was a JAG with her & I didn't even know some of her highlights. Got me motivated to start my third act
Hackensack, New Jersey
