Sharing her story with host Bobby Bones, retired Cheif Sonar Technician Jeni Brett explains how her experience with sexual assault in the Navy motivated her to become a support system and ally for women and LGBTQ members of the armed forces. Jeni speaks about creating safe spaces for active duty officers and retired veterans, and details how she plans to use her work in academia to influence policy change.  Resources for women and LGBTQ Veterans:
MFRI's Focus Forward Fellowship - https://www.mfri.purdue.edu/education-employment/fwdfellows/

Minority Veterans of America - https://www.minorityvets.org/

The Pink Berets - https://thepinkberets.org/

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Becoming a Beacon for Change in the Navy with Jeni Brett

In honor of Veterans Day, iHeartMedia presents “Veterans You Should Know." Each episode features an inspiring story from a veteran who proudly served in the armed forces and learned lessons of perseverance and camaraderie. These veterans then took those values and applied them into their new roles as civilians. Listen as they share the challenges and struggles they faced as they transitioned out of the military into civilian life, and learn about the incredible work they continue to do as business leaders, parents, friends, community members and advocates.

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Airman Nishant Roy talks to host Rob Riggle about his choice to join the military and what it was like deploying in the months following the attacks of September 11th. Nishant discusses his storied civilian career working for the Clinton Foundation, Goldman Sachs, the USDA and USAID, and his current role as Chief of Staff to the CEO of Chobani.    Post-9/11 GI Bill https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding Your Path with Nishant Roy

Army Black Hawk Pilot Natasha Ryan is a special active duty guest this season. She tells host Rob Riggle about her journey as a postal clerk to a rotary wing pilot, her experience performing medevac flights and interacting with local Afghan women as part of a Female Engagement Team, and the importance of representation in the military.    Pat Tillman Scholars https://pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-scholars-military-scholarships/   Veteran Transition Resources https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/separation-transition/separation-transition-resources/ https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/veteran-employment-transition-roadmap/resources-veterans   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking Flight with Natasha Ryan

Host Rob Riggle speaks to fellow former Marine Elliot McKenzie, whose combat experience resulted in PTSD which affected his professional and personal life upon his return home. Now, a self taught musician, producer, and sound engineer, Elliot uses music to help heal and bring awareness to mental health issues.   VA Creative Arts Therapies https://www.rehab.va.gov/PROSTHETICS/rectherapy/Creative_Arts_Therapies.asp   Veteran Music Therapy Programs https://www.operationwearehere.com/musictherapy.html   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healing Through Music with Elliot McKenzie

Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer Brad Snyder shares his story with host Rob Riggle and how stepping on an improvised explosive device changed his life. He talks about how that experience altered his path, giving him renewed gratitude in everything he does including teaching, competing in the Paralympics, and becoming a first time dad.   VA Health Care https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction   Paralympic competing and volunteering FAQ https://www.paralympic.org/frequently-asked-questions   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching for Gold with Brad Snyder

Veterans You Should Know is back with new episodes! This Veterans Day, join Season Two host (and former Marine) Rob Riggle as he talks to four incredible veterans and hears their inspiring stories. Learn about the challenges they faced, and how their experiences in the military helped shape who they are today.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a Beacon for Change in the Navy with Jeni Brett

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