This week's episode fell together so perfectly! We still down with Heather Morgan, who you've heard from earlier in the season and Donald Prabatah, a 10 year Army vet and current actor. We discuss the reintegration to civilian life; and the jobs that worked for these two vets to make them feel comfortable. 

If you want to check out Donald's upcoming movie premiere, click here. 

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

MEET US! Tomorrow, June 13th, the Meal with a Vet and Tenthut team will be at the Applebee's in Azusa, CA from 4pm-7pm. Come dine with us, 25% of your bill will go towards furthering Tenthut's mission. 

Go see the event on Facebook to find out more information. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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This week's guest is Liliana Monge, Co-founder and CEO of Sabio - a coding bootcamp in Southern California. Sabio has successfully navigated the VA and is now approved to accept VA benefits for tuition; allowing veterans to quickly and effectively gain knowledge in a booming industry. 

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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This week the conversations focus on financial literacy and growth. We talk with Noe Aguirre; who worked in the credit repair industry before the crash and before his service, and powerhouse couple Adam & Amanda Bar; of RTB Financial Group, and RTB Capital Group, respectively. 

If you're interested in Adam's book, keep an eye on the Meal with a Vet Instagram where we will announce once the launch is official and you can reach out to us to secure one of the donated books!

You can find more information about both RTB Financial Group and RTB Capital Group by clicking the the company name. 

**Home loan & financial products were mentioned in this episode - if you have any questions about purchasing a home or investing, please talk with a licensed professional**

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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This week we tackle school - we talk with Shahla Fatemi, Manager, Military & Veterans Initiatives at University of Southern California & Special Assistant to Judge Widney Professor, General (ret.) David H. Petraeus and previous guest Marc Dewey, USC Master's of Social Work hopeful. We talk about the veteran resources available on campus, tips and tricks for applying, and financial support available to both undergraduates & graduate level programs. 

Click here for more information on USC's resources for veterans.

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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This week we focus on physical health throughout the transition. Tenthut co-founder Pedro De Leon talks about owning a gym, with a former trainee of his Genevieve Urquidi; who is currently the Veteran Engagement Director of Team Red, White, and Blue. They are joined by Louie Serrano, who talks about his weight loss journey and how much of an impact his food habits had. 

Please check out Team Red, White, and Blue for events near you, and follow up with Tenthut to see what they've been up to!

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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This week's episode we brought back Heather Morgan and Will Romero to help a fellow vet, David Calderon, navigate the search for housing. For any veteran's needing guidance, see below for a list of resources. 

 

https://www.hacola.org/section-8/homeless-programs/vash

 

home.hacla.org/homelessinitiatives

 

https://www.voa.org/supportive-services-for-veteran-families

https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp

 

https://www.epath.org/

 

https://pacela.org/heap-apply/

 

https://www.patriotsandpaws.org/

 

https://www.211la.org/veteran-services

 

https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5470 

 

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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Starting up season 3 with two of Tenthut's Board of Directors; Will Romero, MBA and Heather Morgan. 

Both share their struggles of transitioning, and how they have found ways to cope and lead successful lives. 

This season we are collaborating with Podcast Center LA, find out more information by clicking on their name or finding them on Instagram at @podcastcenterla. 

Check us out every Wednesday, as we drop new episodes with different veterans. We will continue to talk about the issues they face while transitioning back into civilian life.

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Welcome to the end of another season! So much has happened over the last 7 weeks, and we want to share everything with you. This week's episode is a recap of everything new happening with Tenthut and Meal with a Vet. We will be taking a slightly longer break than usual before season 3, as many projects are starting up and we want to share so much!

 

New Partnerships and Collaborations:

Reaching New Heights Foundation

The Vortex LA

The Bridge Network

Podcast Center LA

 

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See you in a few weeks, keep an eye on our Instagram to hear about season 3's launch.

This week we sit with Brian Hanson; Army veteran, writer, and director, and talk about how entering the army after several adult years as a civilian gave him a unique perspective during transition, and how his active duty gave him the skills to jump start his career once he came back home. Check out his first feature film, The Black String; starring Frankie Muniz. 

 

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Check us out every Wednesday for a new episode!

This week we sit with Sarah Horton, current UCLA undergrad, who is looking to take her Army Intelligence training into a career in her civilian life. 

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Check us out every Wednesday for a new episode!