"From Marine to ER Nurse to Actress: A Story of Reinvention" featuring Nicole Stubbs

"From Marine to ER Nurse to Actress: A Story of Reinvention" featuring Nicole Stubbs

What happens when a Marine Corps officer, an ER nurse, and a creative artist all come together in one person? In this episode, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Nicole Stubbs to explore her remarkable journey of service, resilience, and reinvention. Nicole shares how growing up in a military family led her into the Marine Corps, how a medical separation changed the direction of her life, and how she found purpose in healthcare as an emergency room nurse. After experiencing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing motherhood and deployments, she discovered an unexpected outlet through acting. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion and eventually opened the door to film production.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

From Marine to Financial Advisor: A New Mission to Help Veterans Win featuring Bo Khamphanthong

Marine veteran Bo Khamphanthong joins Tommy Hardaway to share how he transformed his military experience into a new mission of helping veterans and active-duty service members prepare for life after the military. In this conversation, Bo discusses financial planning, VA disability claims, retirement options, and the importance of building a successful transition plan. After serving in the Marine Corps and deploying to Iraq, Bo's original goal was to become a criminal defense attorney. Instead, life led him through personal training and eventually into financial services, where he discovered his passion for helping fellow veterans navigate the uncertainty that often comes with leaving active duty.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"Burnt Out on AT&T Sales, Came In Completely Green: Marine's Pivot" featuring Thomas Shirley

What happens when a Marine veteran walks away from a successful sales career and starts over in an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode, Thomas Shirley shares how burnout led him to make a major career change and how the mindset he developed in the Marine Corps helped him succeed in the world of technology. Thomas discusses his journey from AT&T sales into payment technology, where he now works as a Systems Engineer supporting critical systems for a global financial technology company. He opens up about entering the field with no experience, learning on the fly, and embracing continuous growth.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"44 Years as Marine, 37th Commandant: Retired at 66, Now 73" featuring Robert Neller

What happens when a man spends 44 years serving as a Marine, reaches the role of 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and then steps into civilian life at age 66? In this episode, retired General Robert Neller shares the reality of transition, purpose, leadership, and life after service. General Neller opens up about the challenges of leaving behind a structured military life and reinventing himself after retirement. He discusses the importance of reconnecting with veteran networks, finding purpose after service, and helping fellow veterans navigate the next chapter of life.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...

"7 Years Before I Joined: High School JROTC to Marine Officer" featuring Matt Milburn

What happens when someone starts learning Marine values seven years before ever putting on the uniform? In this episode, Marine veteran Matt Milburn shares how his journey began in high school Marine Corps JROTC and how those early lessons shaped a 21-year Marine Corps career and his transition into the defense technology industry. Matt discusses his current work supporting U.S. Army and Marine programs in satellite communications and command-and-control systems while continuing his mission of serving warfighters after military service. He also opens up about the realities of transitioning from military life to the civilian workforce after more than two decades in uniform.   Be a Guest Are you a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest [https://adaptandovercomepodcast.com/guest]  and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you...