In this episode we sit down with retired Master Chief Joe Lara and his family to discuss the challenges his family and many like his faced while the service member was serving. His sons give us a unique perspective of what this experience was like for them, and they also described how their dad changed significantly during his transition out of the military, a change that still resonates through their family and many other veterans Joe comes in contact with in his job at The Honor Foundation.

Evan Hafer of Black Rifle Coffee shares his story of military service and his decision to build a company that would not only create great coffee but would also replicate a culture familiar to veterans. He and his employees thrive in the "fire base" they have created and spur each other on to be better at their jobs and in life. Listen and share!

We had an opportunity to sit down with Garth Shinn again and in Part 3 of this financial planning series we talk about student loans. More specifically, we look at the strategy behind taking on debt to achieve academic milestones.

Dan's mission as a Marine Corp Cobra pilot was to provide direct support to troops on the ground by putting "warheads on foreheads". After serving multiple combat tours in Iraq and subsequently completing his active duty obligation he was honorably discharged and attempted to settle back into life as a civilian. It wasn't until a few years later, after receiving some news that he realized he needed to spend some time processing the impact of his combat experience through writing. He has since written two books with more in the works.

In this episode you'll hear the story of Jorge and Amarilys Toledo, a powerful couple who watched the events of 9/11 unfold from their high school classroom window, not knowing how that day would shape the trajectory of their lives.

In episode 2 we talk with Garth about how to manage fun stuff like debt. Oh where oh debt is thy sting! Enjoy and save, for real, if you listen to this episode you might learn how to save money!

Greg Jones of Authentic Athlete shares his story of leaving home for a football adventure that turned into an opportunity to lead and learn as an officer in the Navy. His path took yet another turn with an unplanned early exit from the military requiring him to not only seek employment but learn how to make this transition efficiently and effectively.

This is Part 1 of the series we're starting with Garth Shinn to help the transitioning veteran and their spouse (or anyone contemplating a major life decision) plan and prepare for the leap from military service to civilian life.

Sean’s initial career aspirations take a dramatic turn following his first deployment and the events of 9/11. Instead of ending up on Wall Street, Sean finds himself working with the SEALS in Africa while Annette battled to keep the family together back home. Presently, Sean Hughes works for Intuit and writes a blog with over 1 million followers (www.chartwellwest.com) while his wife Annette operates a non-profit (www.care4us.org) created to assist families with special needs children but the journey from fighting their battles at home and abroad to present day is anything but typical.

This is a monthly podcast produced by Home Bound Veteran that provides transition tips for veterans (or anyone in a career transition for that matter). The Left of Boom episode focuses on two ways to be more intentional as we think through and plan for upcoming career transitions.