VET S.O.S. Podcast

Join the VET S.O.S. Network as Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant host Adam Bird, the visionary founder of Heroes Media Group — a thriving platform dedicated to uplifting veterans, first responders, and community heroes through storytelling and purpose-driven media.Adam opens up about his turbulent military transition, the lessons learned from early entrepreneurship, and his passion for creating positive spaces that celebrate the hero community. From HMG Beverage’s veteran-crafted coffee to JB Audio Clothiers’ custom suits for transitioning veterans, Adam’s journey is proof that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off — it simply evolves.This episode delivers humor, honesty, and inspiration as the VET S.O.S. team explores how HMG is redefining veteran media, encouraging collaboration over competition, and proving that positivity truly sells.Listen now and discover how one veteran’s vision is shaping the future of storytelling and community impact.🎙️ VET S.O.S. Network – Don’t Drown in the Sea of Transition. Grab the Lifeline.#VETSOS #MilitaryTransitionResources #GrabTheLifeline #VeteranEntrepreneurship #HeroesMediaGroup #AdamBird #VeteranEmpowerment #VeteranSupportNetwork #MilitaryPodcasts #TransitionSuccess #InspiringVeterans

On the VET S.O.S. , Navy veteran and retired Chief Lee Crowson unpacks a two-part transition—from losing expected orders and scrambling for work to returning stronger, mentoring others, and building an IO psychology community that actually solves problems.We cover:Why mentorship and warm intros beat cold outreachConverting E-6 to E-8 leadership reps into IO psychology tools: coaching, feedback, motivation, and psychological safetyRebuilding identity, combating doubt, and navigating pay shocks the smart wayPractical resources and peer communities that make the journey lighterIf you’ve ever wondered how to turn your service into a people-first leadership career—without necessarily going back for another degree—this conversation is your playbook. Don’t drown—grab the lifeline.#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #VeteranMentor #IndustrialOrganizationalPsych #VeteranLeadership #CareerTransition #PsychologicalSafety #TeamPerformance #VeteranResources #PostMilitaryCareer #GrabTheLifeline

In this emotional and powerful episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott talks with Sergeant Major (Ret.) Bart Womack, Bronze Star recipient and author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat.Womack relives the harrowing night of the 2003 insider attack at Camp Pennsylvania—the first deadly attack of the Iraq War—and shares how betrayal, chaos, and leadership collided under fire. His story explores the emotional aftermath, the collapse of trust, and the fight for justice and recognition that continues to this day.This is more than a story of survival—it’s a lesson in resilience, accountability, and healing. Bart’s experiences expose the realities of command responsibility, situational awareness, and the cost of silence.🎙️ Tune in to hear:The “Five Minute Mayhem” that changed everything.How leadership decisions in chaos save lives.The long fight for recognition and Purple Heart justice.Lessons in rebuilding trust and purpose after betrayal.Don’t drown in the sea of transition—grab the VET S.O.S. lifeline and be inspired by those who have walked through fire and found their way forward.#VETSOS #VeteranResilience #BartWomack #EmbeddedEnemy #Leadership #InsiderThreat #MilitaryCourage #VeteranHealing #GrabTheLifeline

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Dan Roby, Vice President of Brand Expansion and Business Development at American Military University (AMU) and retired Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force.Dan discusses AMU’s 20-year legacy of serving military members, veterans, and their families through affordable, flexible, and mission-driven education. Learn how AMU has become a trusted partner for those who serve by offering:Tuition at the military TA level and grants for veterans and dependentsMonthly course start dates to fit unpredictable schedulesNo-cost textbooks or tech feesTransfer credit for prior military experienceComprehensive mental health and career services programsCommunity engagement and veteran-focused outreachAMU doesn’t just talk about being “military friendly”—they live it. Their commitment to the military community extends far beyond the classroom, helping service members build careers, strengthen families, and achieve lasting success.💡 VET S.O.S. Network brings you stories that connect, inspire, and empower veterans and their families.Don’t drown in the sea of transition—grab the VET S.O.S. Lifeline!🎙️ Available on all podcast platforms:#VETSOS #VeteranEducationResources #MilitaryLearning #AMU #VeteranTransition #MilitaryCommunity #EducationForVeterans #VeteranReady #OnlineUniversity #GrabTheLifeline

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, Maurice Murphy welcomes Adam Bird, military veteran, founder of Heroes Media Group, and multi-industry entrepreneur. Adam shares his brutally honest transition story—one shaped by anger, uncertainty, and a complete lack of guidance—and how that turbulence became the fuel for everything he built afterward.Listeners will hear Adam reveal:The bitterness and frustration of being forced out before he felt readyWhy being a high performer in the corporate world still couldn’t outweigh missed moments with his sonThe leap of faith that changed everything—and the financial chaos that followedHow failure, grit, and purpose molded him into a successful entrepreneurWhy most entrepreneurs fail to set goals big enough to chaseHis belief that positive stories can change the world through mediaHow Heroes Media Group empowers veterans, first responders, and community heroesThe advice he gives every aspiring entrepreneur: “Believe in yourself, have faith, and take a chance on yourself.”This episode is real, unfiltered, and packed with the kind of wisdom only lived experience can teach. Whether you’re transitioning, already building your business, or searching for purpose beyond the uniform, Adam’s story will leave you inspired and motivated.#VETSOS #VeteranEntrepreneurSpotlight #VeteranStories #HeroesMediaGroup #PostMilitarySuccess #VeteranSupport #EntrepreneurMindset #MilitaryToCivilian #VeteranLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #GrabTheLifeline