The Pathfinder Podcast is a platform to uncover the intentional thoughts and methods of military veterans that have served and left the service to become Pathfinders in their own right. Those considering military service or preparing to leave military service can learn from the Pathfinders. Our guests share their amazing experiences and the paths they’ve chosen to pursue excellence.
S2 E2 - Entrepreneurship ~ Launching a Small Business
Many veterans have gone into the entrepreneurship space, especially those who had worked in the military's Special Operations Forces (SOF) since they have learned the importance of planning, contingency planning, risk mitigation and crisis management. SOF service members are ideal as entrepreneurs and generally at a point in their lives that assuming some financial risk is not catastrophic. Just looking at entrepreneurs like Evan Hafer, CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and you can understand how service in SOF helps prepare you for conceptualizing and launching a business with the grit and determination you learn in SOF.
2 Feb 2025
S2 E1 - Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty
The renaming of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty. Controversy surrounds the initial naming of military bases and is now compounded by what is considered an attempt to re-write history. As you'll hear in the episode, the base renaming process is not as simple as many thought.
13 Dec 2024
S1 E14 - From Sun Devil to Alum Devil
Uncle Salty shares actionable insights to help graduating students navigate their path to greatness and achieve their goals.
7 Dec 2024
S1 E13 - A Remembrance on Pearl Harbor Day
Uncle Salty reflects on experiences during Pearl Harbor Day and his fortune to attend memorials at the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii, The USS Arizona memorial event at the Arizona State Capitol and visiting the USS Arizona Memorial Park in Scottsdale, Arizona.
11 Nov 2024
S1 E12 - A Salute to Service | The Sun Devil Way
Uncle Salty hangs with the 305th Rescue Squadron during their visit to ASU, kicking off the 2024 Salute to Service, a ten day remembrance of the sacrifices active duty, veterans and first responders made in their service to our Nation. Settle in and enjoy the sights and sounds of Salute to Service and soak in some Dadvice from your Uncle Salty.
Uncle Salty sits down with Super Tom Forbes to discuss in impending election day, all the woes of government, politicians, political money, and Salty's path forward to nirvana - especially for millenials and Gen Z. So buckle up and hit the gym or do some chores while listening to this episode.
Tom Forbes VO website: https://forbesvo.com/
22 Oct 2024
S1 E10 - Operation Helo, head for the hills
The Gods have smiled upon Uncle Salty yet again when it comes to Hurricanes. I previously made through Hurricane Charley, and now got out of town just ahead of Hurricane Helene. Shout out to the veteran organizations and individuals that bootstrapped their way into creating a citizen rescue and recovery effort.
Special recognition to:
Save Our Allies (https://x.com/SaveOurAllies)
Cleetus McFarland(https://youtu.be/nQAPEBKhMS8?si=P9MGPoO6HHonl4d2)
Preston Stewart (https://x.com/prestonstew_)
American Red Cross link: https://t.co/DiUHmmFMPw
24 Sept 2024
S1 E9 Road Rules - Announcement
A brief announcement as Uncle Salty hits the road. I'll be traveling cross country over the next week. Making observations along the way and possibly getting some interviews. Stay tuned as the road might get a little bumpy.
18 Sept 2024
S1 E8 Gap Year Travel - Get Out There and Explore!
In today's episode, I sit down with Johana Gonzalez to discuss international travel and the importance of travel and how a "Gap Year" travel adventure might be right for you. Johana is a student at ASU studying Pharmacology and Toxicology. She served eight years in the U.S. Air Force in the Security Forces as a Canine Handler. Johana shares her planning process for her trip to Japan and some details of her adventure. This is a must listen, especially if you want to visit Japan one day.
11 Sept 2024
S1 E7 9/11 Remembrance Episode
Pathfinder Podcast the 9/11 Remembrance Episode: In today's episode, I sit down with my Ranger buddy Chase Clemens, and reflect on the past 23 years since the tragedy of 9/11. The path of our Nation and the World has been forever altered. We discuss our feelings, how we chose to serve, and our impression of the future. We're blessed to be Americans, even in difficult times, able to stand shoulder to shoulder with our military and veteran brothers and sisters. Never Forget.
Tower Challenge Story by Chase Clemens - Cronkite New AZPBS
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/09/11/100-club-arizona-honors-september-11-heroes-glendale-tower-challenge/
3 Sept 2024
S1 E6 Gradvice not Dadvice - Planning for post graduation
Gradvice not Dadvice... In today’s episode, Arizona State University students are preparing for graduation and their convocation ceremony … as you all know, I’ve been there and done that. Today … I’m going to explore what to do after graduation.
Here's the link for the Sennheiser PC 8 USB - Stereo USB Headset I mention in the Intro.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HWEZGG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
30 Aug 2024
S1 E5 From Ranger to Real World
In this episode Uncle Salty interviews Chase Clemens, a graduate student at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, a former member of the legendary 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Chase explains how he mapped out his academic plan, transitioned from military service and positioned himself for a career in sports media communications. This is a longer episode, so I recommend heading to the gym and soaking in some knowledge while working out. The following are books recommended by Chase Clemens: Where Men Win Glory, by Jon Krakauer; Designing Your Life, by Bill Burnett; Getting to Neutral, by Trevor Moawad
20 Aug 2024
S1 E4 Gen Z in search of work life balance in first career job
In this episode Uncle Salty is prompted to put out a solo episode due to the rants published by someone starting their career and not having their expectations met. This episode covers the planning processes in finding the career position you really want and how to determine what to expect if you chose a specific career in a specific location. Being slow and methodical in getting into your career may be the best practice. Having said that, let's find your path... This is Salty the Sun Devil and I approve of this message
17 Aug 2024
S1 E3 What's it feel like to get your teeth kicked in... figuratively?
In this episode I interview Major Steven Weippert on how a professional development plan with goal attainment checkpoints leads to opportunity. Steve is a graduate of the famed Citadel military college located in beautiful Charleston, SC. He is an accomplished warfighter, leader and mentor with multiple deployments to the Middle East and Central America. Steve also completed a Masters Degree and Applied Business Data Analytics Certificate while on active duty. Let's hear about Steve's chosen path.
15 Aug 2024
S1 E2 What is a Flight Scientist?
Episode 2: In this episode I interview LT Kaila Vento, a Flight Scientist at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Kaila is a doctoral graduate from the Arizona State University School of Health Sciences, in the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences program. Kaila shares her story on how she navigated the pathway from Undergraduate Student in the Midwest, to Doctoral Graduate at Arizona State University and on to military service as a Flight Scientist.Department of Defense Internship links for the show notes.
https://www.navalsteminterns.us/nreip/ (https://www.navalsteminterns.us/nreip/)
https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/en
25 Jul 2024
S1 E1 What is the Pathfinder Podcast?
Episode 1: What is the Pathfinder Podcast and where will it take you? In this episode the host "Salty the Sun Devil" is interviewed by Tom Forbes, Sports Broadcast Journalism Student, Sports Announcer and Voice Over Professional. Tom interviews Salty and draws out the details of the Pathfinder Podcast mission.
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