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Veteran Led

Veterans know how to lead. The lessons we learned in the military form the foundation for bigger successes in business, entrepreneurship and community. Host John S Berry, CEO of Berry Law, served as an active-duty Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, finishing his military career with two deployments and retiring as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard. Today, his veteran led team at Berry Law, helps their clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Leading successful

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46:34

Leadership, Logistics, and Courage from the Cockpit...

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2026/02/10

Some of the most critical leadership decisions in modern warfare happen far from the spotlight.In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Mark Hasara, an Air Force Veteran, tanker pilot, author, and podcast host, to explore leadership lessons learned from the cockpit. Mark shares stories from his career flying the KC-135 Stratotanker, including missions during Desert Storm and later air campaigns where aerial refueling became the linchpin of success or failure.The conversation dives into

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50:04

Veteran Leadership and Corporate Culture with Jason...

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2026/02/03

Why do so many high-performing Veterans struggle in corporate America — and what needs to change?In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Jason Smith, an Air Force Veteran, business consultant, and nonprofit leader who has worked extensively with Veteran service organizations including FourBlock and Bunker Labs. Jason shares what he has seen over years of helping Veterans transition into corporate roles and why too many are being placed into environments that are not prepared to

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45:25

Values, Leadership, and Responsibility After Service...

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2026/01/27

What happens when leadership is guided by values instead of convenience?In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Miller, founder of Know Power Know Responsibility, to discuss leadership, critical thinking, and the responsibility that comes with personal and professional power. Drawing on more than three decades of military service and a civilian career in education and leadership development, Kevin explains how values-based decision-making shapes stronger

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68:08

Leadership, Purpose, and Resilience After Service...

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2026/01/20

Leadership after military service is not about rank or title. It is about purpose, resilience, and continuing to serve in meaningful ways.In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Jason Dickinson, founder of Veterans on the River and Director of People and Leadership Development at DLB Associates, to discuss how Veterans can build purpose-driven lives after the uniform comes off. Jason shares his journey from combat arms and leadership roles in the Army to building both a civilian

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25:02

Military Leadership to Civilian Success with...

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2026/01/13

Military leadership does not disappear after service, but it does require translation.In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Christopher McKinney, an Army Veteran, founder of OpSynergy, and program manager at Stratevia, to discuss how Veterans can successfully bridge the gap between military experience and civilian careers. Chris shares how earning professional certifications, particularly the Project Management Professional (PMP), helped him transition, advance quickly, and

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30:39

Building Career Credibility After Service with Josh...

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2026/01/06

Transitioning from military service to a civilian career is not about losing capability. It is about learning how to translate it.In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Josh Atkinson, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of PM ProLearn, to explore how Veterans can build professional credibility while still in uniform. Josh explains why the challenge Veterans face is not a capability gap, but a credibility gap — and how certifications and industry frameworks help bridge that divide.The

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32:09

Leadership, Service, and Public Duty After the...

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2025/12/30

What does leadership look like after military service, and how do Veterans continue serving at the national level?In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Don Bacon, a retired Air Force Brigadier General and U.S. Representative, to discuss leadership, accountability, and public service after the uniform comes off. Congressman Bacon shares how military values shape his approach to decision-making, governance, and representing others.The conversation explores the transition from military

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19:48

Veteran Identity, Media, and Leadership with Blake...

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2025/12/23

What does it mean to serve after the uniform comes off, and how do Veterans build purpose, identity, and leadership in civilian life?In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Blake Stilwell, Editor-in-Chief of We Are the Mighty, to talk about storytelling, media, and the responsibility of representing the Veteran community with accuracy and respect. Blake shares his journey from military service as a visual storyteller to leading one of the most recognizable Veteran-focused media

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16:34

Project Management After Service with Matt Quick

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2025/12/16

Project management is one of the most in-demand career fields in the world — and Veterans are uniquely prepared to succeed in it.In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry sits down with Matt Quick, Head of Military Affairs at the Project Management Institute (PMI), to break down why project management is a natural transition for Veterans and how certifications like the PMP can open doors across nearly every industry.After 25 years of military service in both the Marine Corps and the

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12:48

Zack Knight on Veteran Leadership & Community Impact

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2025/12/09

Zack Knight has spent his entire adult life serving — first as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, then as a police officer, bodyguard, entrepreneur, and community leader. Today, he leads organizations dedicated to Veteran transition, storytelling, and personal development, including ATL Vets, Be a Tactical Leader, and Knightly Productions.In this Veteran Led conversation, Zack shares how discipline, service, and self-awareness shaped his evolution from the military into entrepreneurship. He and

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34:22

Chris Carlson on Leadership, Influence & Connecting...

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2025/12/02

Chris Carlson has built a rare career spanning acting, law, public speaking, and Veteran entrepreneurship — and at the center of all of it is one skill: storytelling.A lawyer, public speaker, and actor with more than 40 film credits, Chris now serves as a program coordinator for Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF), where he helps Veteran business owners scale, communicate more clearly, and influence with purpose. In this episode, he and John

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22:06

Leading With Authenticity: Marine Veteran Chris Gonzalez

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2025/11/25

Chris Gonzalez never planned on becoming the president of a fast-growing consulting firm — but authenticity, discipline, and a relentless focus on impact took him there.A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and President & Co-Founder of A-G Associates, Chris helps federal agencies and community organizations solve complex challenges through strategy, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement. In this conversation with John S. Berry, he shares what he’s learned about leadership, growth, and

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29:50

Alexa Bigwarfe on Writing, Healing & Purpose After...

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2025/11/18

Alexa Bigwarfe turned personal tragedy and military discipline into a mission to help others share their stories.An Air Force Veteran, author of more than 15 books, and founder of Write | Publish | Sell, Alexa helps Veterans, entrepreneurs, and women find healing and impact through writing. In this episode, she joins John S. Berry to discuss why storytelling matters, how writing can be a tool for purpose and recovery, and what every aspiring author should know before publishing.From her

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42:36

Entrepreneurial Compassion and EOS Leadership with...

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2025/11/11

What does it mean to lead with both drive and compassion?John S. Berry sits down with Cal Riley — U.S. Army Veteran, EOS Implementer, entrepreneur, and author of Entrepreneurial Compassion — to explore how empathy and accountability transform business culture. Cal shares lessons from combat and entrepreneurship, explaining why pairing vision with compassion builds stronger, more connected teams.They discuss: • How EOS helps leaders align people and purpose • Why compassion is a force

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20:09

Malaysia Harrell on Healing, Identity & Leadership

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2025/11/04

Malaysia Harrell has lived both sides of healing — as a mental health provider and as a Veteran who nearly lost everything.A U.S. Air Force and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran, Malaysia shares her journey from near-death experience to rediscovering purpose through Mind-Body Medicine, entrepreneurship, and faith. She opens up about medical adversity, invisible disabilities, and the importance of redefining identity beyond rank or title.Now the CEO of Blissful Life Consulting and author of

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15:42

The Power of Humble Leadership with U.S. Army Veteran...

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2025/10/28

What separates good leaders from great ones?Recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference in Atlanta, John S. Berry talks with Tim Huff, President & CEO of Turknett Leadership Group, about how humility, character, and integrity define true leadership. Drawing from his experience as a U.S. Army officer and his career guiding executives, Tim shares what it means to lead with purpose—on and off the battlefield.They explore how humility builds stronger teams, why vulnerability

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19:56

Humor That Connects: Veteran Creators Zach Bell &...

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2025/10/21

Laughter can unite a community.Recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference in Atlanta, John S. Berry sits down with Zach Bell, creator of Veteran With a Sign, and Austin von Letkemann, founder of Mandatory FunDay. Both have used humor, storytelling, and authenticity to connect with millions and spark honest conversations about military life, leadership, and mental health.In this episode, John, Zach, and Austin discuss how comedy can become a form of service — breaking stigma,

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19:02

Curtez Riggs: Building Influence Through Service

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2025/10/14

What does it mean to build influence through service? In this episode, John S. Berry talks with Curtez Riggs, Founder of the Military Influencer Conference — recorded live at MIC — about what it means to lead with purpose, authenticity, and service. Curtez shares how his journey from the U.S. Army to entrepreneurship taught him that real influence is measured by the people you lift up. Through his leadership at MIC, and ongoing work with Recurrent Ventures, We Are The Mighty, and Triple

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21:56

Jennifer Barnhill: Safe Storytelling and Military...

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2025/10/07

What happens when military families share their stories—and what risks come with speaking out?In this episode of Veteran Led, John S. Berry talks with Jennifer Barnhill, journalist, researcher, and the 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year. Barnhill has spent her career uncovering how military spouses and children experience service, and how safe storytelling can bridge the gap between civilian and military life.They explore why families often hesitate to share openly, how

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26:08

Military Influencer Conference: MSgt Josh White, USAF...

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2025/09/24

What happens when your purpose doesn’t fit inside the uniform?In this episode of Veteran Led, host John S. Berry sits down with MSgt Josh White, USAF (Ret.)—founder of Hero Front and now a leading voice for Recurrent Military and the Military Influencer Conference. Josh shares his journey from military funeral honors and podcasting in uniform, to battling identity loss after retirement—and how storytelling helped him reclaim purpose.They break down the risks of passive suicide, the value of

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