PROSPER

😌 Lindsey was a logistics officer for two years: transition for her was easy. 01:28💬 Changing the jargon: writing a resume without military lingo. 03:04🔰 Starting all over again is a hard pill to swallow: climbing up on the corporate ladder. 05:06🤷‍♀️ Tech sergeants are essentially project managers, but that isn’t recognized in the civilian world. 06:05🤦 PMI Institute registration and their application review. 07:52🤔 TAP and how not to disqualify yourself as a job applicant. 09:52🎁 How Lindsay started Gifting With Valor: boxes of joy. 12:21💡 Lindsay tried to become a successful entrepreneur: the idea behind her business. 14:43😒 Marketing to the military men is tough: insensitive grabbers vibe is something to avoid. 16:57📦 Boxes filled with items from veteran entrepreneurs or military spouses: cross-promotion. 20:23🎀 Corporate gifting borderlines: choosing items with unique awareness. 22:13☎️ Curating the gift boxes starts with the discovery session. 24:11🤩 Lindsay’s diagnosis and fight against the stigma of mental health conditions 25:22Connect with Lindsay: www.giftingwithvalor.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

💡 In 1997, Cheryl was introduced to disability:  getting to a place where you understand that you're still you. 01:37🤔 Asking yourself the Why question all the time. 04:49📖 Silencing the Noise of Disability book: Cheryl’s story about fighting against the noise. 06:43🏷️ Differently-abled, disabled, and all other labels: We are all the same! 08:46🧠 Disability is just a frame of mind: treat me as a person! 10:51🤯 Autism symptoms AnnaMaria got after a severe car accident. 12:18🛑 Cheryl’s bullies: the noise of disability. 13:52🤩 The 2.0 Self and beautiful acceptance. 15:53⛓️ The noise created a chain around Cheryl’s ankle. 20:25🔇 Veterans also have to quiet the noise to get unstuck. 21:19🌺 We have a choice: future thinking and making our lives beautiful.  22:17😷 Everybody is the same: All of us are together in a challenging situation. 24:18😇 Cheryl decided to do PT on her terms. 27:12👏 “We have a boatload of power within ourselves. Nobody should tell us what we have to do”. 30:15Connect with Cheryl: www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-schiltz-97259919Book: www.amazon.com/dp/B09LTJ6DB8👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🤓 William and AnnaMaria both served as Army career counselors. 01:19💡 MLS and transferable skills. 02:24❓ How to translate military skills so that the employer can understand what you're bringing to the table. 03:27🤯 William was a Soldier for Life transition manager, and what the Department of Labor offers. 05:52▶️ Fill out the federal job application from USA Jobs, check the joint services transcript, and obtain VMET. 08:09🧐 Understanding the quality of your resume and how to get more interviews. 10:59📝 Cover letters and star statements: five-page cover letter. 14:21✨ Gems about finding a job and how to enhance the correct values. 15:30🌞 How AnnaMaria helped her son to get his dream job. 17:21🎓 William is now retired, but he is back in school. 19:58🎯 What you need to ensure in the first paragraph while using the correct terminology. 20:29🗽 Every state has an Office of Veteran Employment Services. 28:08👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🤔 Do we have skills after leaving the Army? 01:31🌞 Elizabeth didn’t have transition support in the ’90s: Corporations should utilize veterans’ leadership skills. 02:31🤯 AnnaMaria’s story on leaving the Military: civilian workforce didn’t accept military leadership skills. 05:38🤩 Civilian recruiters don’t understand military skills and veterans: Elizabeth shares her knowledge and helps match vets with companies. 08:29🗓️ The transition doesn't occur in five days, five weeks, or six months. 10:41🤗 Lonely days spent in silence should turn into a community and connection back into camaraderie. 12:18❓❓ The gap between military and corporate: Who wouldn’t like a reliable and disciplined workforce? 14:20📱 Elizabeth moderates and facilitates many rooms for veterans on the Clubhouse network. 16:26 Connect with Elizabeth: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethyeo71👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🦾 Synthetic media is created with the help of computers, and it is saving millions of dollars in the movie industry.  01:48🎶 Creating music and arts with tools from synthetic media: being in 3D space, having avatars to replace you. 04:36🤯 People can’t recognize if it is you or VFX: Deep Tom Cruise’s clips. 05:32🌞 Benefits: Voice mimicking, donating voice for disabled people, creating ads with avatars on multiple places, saving money.  06:45🌺 Benefits and usage: Creating avatars for training videos, CEO avatar for purposes of the company, A. Lincoln taking history classes for children, having a ‘product’ before its produced, etc. 10:30😳 The fear of the unknown: the context of AI is usually created by movies and conflict stories. 14:17🙂 AnnaMaria’s experience with AI’s. 16:15🤑 AI is the future: synthetic people with fans who earn money worldwide. 17:49🤔 Answering questions from students in real-time without being there: AI can replace you. 19:23🔜 Your avatar can do the shopping for you and have matching clothes. 20:40🤓 Synthetic vs. reality: anything can be created synthetically and its ethics. 22:05👃 Haptic gloves and glasses to look through for augmented reality and virtual reality: hearing, seeing, touching, and feeling synthetic media. 24:31🦿 The synthesizer example is not AI vs. humans but AI with humans. 26:14📱 Connect with Henrik: www.linkedin.com/in/hdegyor or https://henrikdegyor.com/👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🤯 James enlisted in the Army at 17 years old. 01:23🚁 Being dead or in the army: from a helicopter mechanic to supply sergeant for a battalion. 02:26👍 James says his transition from the Army was easy. 04:04🤔 Difference between part-time Military and full-time Military. 04:36💻 James created VeteranBargains.com with freebies, discounts, and promotions for veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS. 06:49🎯 Events, non-profits, and resources for heroes: soon, James will create a page only with resources. 08:24🗽 Kansas flavor but nationwide discounts and resources. 10:14👔 James retired as a Certified Senior Veteran Service Representative: his work model. 11:53✌️ Veterans should be proud, not ashamed.  13:19😇 “We've got to be there to back up our troops and all of the first responders because they do provide a tremendous service to us.” 15:24📖 The effort on your own and the control you have in your hands: James’ issues with reading. 17:16💡 The keywords in the first two paragraphs in your resume: James’ headline in resumes. 21:06🗝️ James’ message for everyone. 22:55📱 Connect with James: www.veteranbargains.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

😎 What engine do you use to propel your business? 00:11💸 The part of the year when we feel monetary challenges. 02:03📱 Life Info App and life-changing information. 02:42👩‍🎓 Being all alone in her business attempts: learning business skills. 05:04🎯 Financial literacy: spending, saving, trip credits, health, and wellness. 06:51📚 Books on Wendy’s shelf: Fitness, offense, and defense of finances are essential for leading. 09:33💻 No hard copies, it is all digital. 11:42👉 Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to finances. 11:48Connect with Wendy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendykraftusa/👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🛩️ Chris is a former firefighter and Officer in the Air Force. 00:55🙃 The doubts and excitement Chris experienced in his transition from the military. 01:08🎓 IT education and joining the corporate world.. 03:11😇 Employee and entrepreneur: Chris’s real-estate business and IT sector work. 04:39⚖️ Balance your day: Opportunities to work on the side with a remote job are huge. 05:35📚 Chris’ blog, ebooks, and book are all about how to invest in real estate. 08:30💻 So many tools on the internet are providing data at your fingertips. 09:44☀️ Chris’ daily routine of time blocking. 10:24🔀 Replacing a military structure from unit living to be just with yourself: self-help via books, military groups, and having a mentor. 12:06🔗 The network around you can help: www.meetup.com 14:47🤝 Living in France and finding networks is a huge part of Chris’ life. 16:07🎯 The be strong military culture: unlearning some military things and asking for help. 18:19🛠️ A mastermind group with many military people and a place for connection. 20:12Connect with Chris: www.valkeregroup.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🚛 Adam started in transportation in the Military. 00:59⏩ He got out of the Army in 2007.  01:25💪 The confidence, skills, and a sense of purpose he carried from the Army into the civilian sector. 02:12🎙️ Adam had an entrepreneurial drive since he was 17: Heroes Media Group was born 03:35🎓 Being in the Guard and working in a post-secondary education online school. 05:55🤯 Complicated GI Bills. 06:23⏰ Coming up with the game plan on time is crucial when leaving the Army. 07:26🤝 TAPS programs are not that great, but there are plenty of resources out there. 09:26✅ Getting out as a senior-level NCO and officer: Five paragraph OPORD. 11:00🎯 Find an internship, be actively involved, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. 14:06😇 Don’t let pride get in your way: No one is successful without help from others. 16:58🤩 Be prepared, and ask for help from your brothers and sisters that have already been on the transition road. 18:15Connect with Adam: www.heroesmediagroup.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🎓 Michael creates a broad network for reaching prospective students. 00:44🤩 Western Governors University is a nonprofit 100% online university: 01:59🙌 Term in WGU is six months but students are progressing fast through their work. 03:02👨‍🎓 Tests and performance assignments to demonstrate mastery - it's pretty rigorous. 04:00🤓 The transitioning service members have to be prepared for a competitive world and work. 05:11🗝️ Being able to communicate your value proposition is the key: Michael spent 24 years in the Army. 06:14🛣️ Transition type events have progressed but it is still a process and there are a lot of things that need to be done within institutions. 09:04🙃 The growth of organizations sometimes diminishes their effectiveness but also gains more funding. 10:41😇 You have value, you are bringing value! 13:09 Connect with Michael: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmerzke👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

😇 We are all creators: entrepreneurship should be for the many instead of the few. 01:00🤩 Teaching entrepreneurial skills in homeless shelters, prisons and solving community based problems with small business owners. 02:38🧑‍🏫 Issues in the education system: A pre apprenticeship program for young people to learn a trade and soft skills. 04:00💜 Issue with rising suicide numbers: A heart song concept. 05:52🛋️ Life will not happen to you while sitting in front of the TV. 07:18🆙 Change has to come from the bottom up. 09:27🧓🧱 Building new systems to make the old systems obsolete. 10:21🦅 TV is only showing the ugly things, there should be balance: Bringing a heart and soul, America is beautiful. 13:34👩‍🏫 Results with kids are amazing but there is no money for entrepreneurship classes and programs.18:13🤸‍♂️ “Feel that sense of excitement through your own activity instead of somebody else's”. 21:24💰 Teenagers love the entrepreneurial apprenticeship programs, that's the best way for people to learn. 22:07☮️ Building new communities to create more health, wealth and peace. 25:00Connect with Sheyenne: www.wecare-partnerships.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

💼 Michael is mentoring businesses and startups owned by veterans. 01:11👔 After the military, Michael spent 30+ years in the corporate world. 02:03🤔 What is a plan: There is no exact date for planning but we all need a plan.  03:21⏰ It is never too late for a plan, but there might be challenges 05:26🤝 Veterans don’t like networking but connections are crucial. 07:48❗ Leaving the army: Find a military group and then an association that is similar to your interests. 09:03👟 What do I wear: soldiers are not used to things outside their unit. 11:091️⃣ First register for DD 214, then put in for VA benefit, and look at your passions. 12:48🆙 Michael’s career path after the Army. 15:25🔄 American Legion and VFW membership challenges and a need for redefinition. 16:37Connect with www.linkedin.com/in/michaelolmsted👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

📈 Paul mastered using automation to build relationships at scale. 01:03🛎️ His strategy of reminding people to take action: The weekly Redeemer timing. 01:37🙂 Human psychology, planning, and storyboarding the journey you want to create. 04:25🕵️‍♂️ Know your customers almost as well as you know your spouse and some other secrets about being there for your market. 06:51🎯 What is target market research, and how to do it well? 08:09🗝️ What is UPSYD and awareness of the target market? 09:011🛣️ The journey of every offer and how it works. 11:01🥌 If you want to design your customer’s journey well, operational processes must run smoothly. 13:33🙌 What is a Business stack, and how can it help businesses grow? 14:48🏙️ What is a people's journey, and how does it work in big companies? 16:46🌟 Paul’s work with the Shark Tank winner and creating a hugely successful funnel. 19:30🎨 “Messaging for automation is a very subtle art.” 22:28✍️ Tip on how to find a good copywriter. 23:26➡️ The secret to good marketing: Get people to know you. 24:39👨‍🔬 Why does Paul call himself a Mad Scientist? 26:21🤩 Paul is all about abundance and prosperity. 29:01Connect with Paul: www.book.paulsokol.me👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

🪂 Ashton spent 15 years in the Air Force as a Pararescue jumper. 01:01🦺 He was also a rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard. 02:01🏘️ Owning rental properties is a powerful way to scale and support fellow veterans. 03:03😇Investing to help create an impact for good around the world. 04:42🌳 All of the branches of Special Operations.05:28💪 The Big Sky Bravery project offers support for active-duty Special Operations Forces. 06:58✌️ “When you don't have meaning to your life, that's when it begins to fall apart.” 09:41🎖️ In the military, people learn how to plan from the target out, but when you leave the military, this tactic does not work as well 11:33🎬 When you don't know what you want in life, the most important thing you can do is take action to realize your potential. 13:06🤩 Message for those who are stuck. 14:39Connect with Ashton: www.valkeregroup.comCheck: www.bigskybravery.org👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

👏 Pursuing your passion through entrepreneurship. 02:10👔 What is gottmangroup.com, and why do 50% of entrepreneurs struggle with marketing? 03:50😩 The fear of sales from an entrepreneur's perspective. 06:30❗ Lack of preparation and positioning yourself correctly. 07:05👀 Is the concept of seven touchpoints before somebody purchases something true? 09:11🌱 Taking rejections too personally and why it is not suitable for sales: Planting seeds. 10:14🖥️ Social media and using it to your advantage. 12:39🎯 All of the free programs from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families of Syracuse University 14:13👉 Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Vets with Disabilities and Veteran Women Ignite the Spirit of Entrepreneurship program. 15:31🗃️ Resources are there, but a lot of people don’t know about them. 18:02📋 More resources for small business owners and veterans. 18:46✅ Check the site for programs from Syracuse University:  www.ivmf.syracuse.eduConnect with Mirza Tihic: www.linkedin.com/in/mirzatihic and www.gottmangroup.com👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

👩‍💼 CEO of a technology consulting firm and director of a nonprofit. 01:17🤓 Finding interesting jobs for students with autism is a fantastic thing. 02:07🧦 Blowing the socks off theories about students with disabilities.  03:23🏆 The mixture of career exploration and expectations from an employee is explained to an employer. 04:09🌀 The era of great resignation: the shift is taking place now. 06:38🤯 Roughly 13 to 20% of the student population is engaging in career services. 07:44🤩 Go to the interviews for practice, but ask tons of questions if you really want the job. 10:09👔 BJ was thought to be a job hopper. 11:26🌺 Thriving with a great team and excellent job. 12:28🧑‍🎓 Working with Mansfield Hall and DVR and issues with the pandemic. 13:02😇 If you know someone interested in working with an intern, please let BJ know. 15:15Connect with BJ Pfeiffer: www.theemployabilityproject.org👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org

😲 Brian’s issue with alcohol and the help he received. 01:11🤩 How Diehard Project was born and the concept of Fort Hope came alive with a miracle donation. 03:53🤯 The battlefield on the home front veterans experience. 06:58🏡 On a mission to build a safe, secure place where veterans can come for housing for up to a year. 09:34🤔 Is a FOB (Forward Operating Base) a trigger or heavenly place? 12:15👏 Brian and AnnaMaria have the same dream. 12:39🤗 Taking individual missions, and bringing them all together. 14:22💰 The first annual fundraiser to 22 to save 22. 16:26😎 Three organizations are banding together to help veterans have a life that's worth living. 18:15👍 Family is the nucleus that needs to prosper: bringing entire families so veterans can do the in-depth programs. 19:34✌️ Brian saw a barrel in his mouth, and he wants to prevent suicide. 22:45⏸️ Take a knee to regroup, refocus and take a breath. 24:01⭐ Become a Patreon for the DieHard Project. 26:01🛑 Putting a stop to homeless veterans’ reality. 28:11👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven⭐ Connect with AnnaMaria: www,onwardupwardinc.org😇 Help Brian and support his project: www.projectdiehard.org

🌺 Born into a family with no history of dwarfism: the entertainment industry and marketing as channels of change.  01:13🌞 Working for the Actors Union in the Diversity Department and advocating on behalf of children with disabilities.  03:44👑 Becky is the queen of perseverance. 05:35🤩 Becky wants to see change before her child grows up and looks for a job. 07:34😇 “The hope is changing human behavior, giving people with disabilities a fair chance to participate in all aspects of society.” 08:13👉 Making sure that disability is part of the DIE conversation. 10:56🔝 Becky emphasizes that people should build future relationships based on equity and inclusion, not worrying about past mistakes. 11:49😳 Open your mind:  people are uncomfortable around people with disabilities. 12:46🏫 Becky is excited about helping children have a smooth transition from elementary to middle school and high school. 13:43❓ How to stop awkwardness in job interviews. 15:28🤝 Forming a relationship: “Be kind and be willing to learn, ask questions, don't make assumptions.” 16:42👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven🌞 Connect with Becky: www.beckymotivates.com

🖼️ Wall art by Kandinsky on Randy’s wall. .01:11❗ “I'm not finished’ - Randy started working for himself after being laid off. 02:00🤓 “The coaching world is full of gurus who have minimal experience and very little knowledge.” 04:25📖 His book: Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur: Know whether to build or buy your perfect business in 7 simple steps! 05:31🤔 Should you buy a business or build one from scratch? 06:20🤩 Randy has 40 years of experience, has traveled to 130 different countries, and lived on three continents. 07:23😇 The job market for anybody over 45 is challenging, but there’s always a solution. 08:22😎 We need to forget about age and start utilizing knowledge. 10:00👉 Building profitable businesses: “If you're serving your customer well, then success ultimately finds you.” 10:44🛣️ Randy’s business background and journey. 12:40😃 Lead generation is a big problem, but Resonate Engine can help. 14:06💎 You can't be an expert in everything, and if you try to do that, you become mediocre at best. 17:49🏄‍♂️ Randy’s interesting nickname. 20:13👉 Connect with AnnaMaria: www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven🙃 Connect with Randy Baker: www.thoughtpartnergroup.com🙂 Resonate Engine: www.resonateengine.com📖 Randy’s Book:: www.amazon.com/Unleash-Your-Inner-Entrepreneur-business/dp/1075266874 

Welcome to the Prosper podcast. Is there a life after a layoff? Your host is AnnaMaria Bliven.