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<p>The Vector Podcast delivers mission-focused conversations at the intersection of veteran experience, small business, and modern technology. We break down artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and entrepreneurship into clear, actionable insights anyone can apply.</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 15, 2026
The Standard: Riley Gruppo on Leadership in the Infantry, Entrepreneurship, and Raising the Bar
<p>Connect with Riley Gruppo<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileygruppo/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileygruppo/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rileygruppo/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rileygruppo/</a><br />Personal Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rileygruppo.com/" target="_blank">https://rileygruppo.com/</a><br />Coaching Application Form: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge" target="_blank">https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDlaWmxBVG9YV0U4cmJJdVd2VXd1Vkw4VEhTZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMmwyT19oTnlBTzh4YV9CaG04eUUtWUhScjRhSm5ZNHZxMm9YajZ2NkxaSmZNcTBuUm43cFZfcWVlRXEtb0I5RWdBdGNvN3Q1ajRncVgzRF9yampUbG1yZUVsTXVjclJ3Z25qaGZuX0t2QUdqczBlVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.leadconnectorhq.com%2Fwidget%2Fform%2FnvZiygWtwC1DZ4wfkcvK%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio&v=If2zqyEzJHc" target="_blank">...</a><br /><br />In this episode of The Vector Podcast, Christian sits down with Riley Gruppo, a U.S. Army veteran, trauma-informed leadership coach, and founder of The Standard. Riley was one of the first women to serve as an infantry platoon leader in the Army, navigating an environment where female leaders were not just uncommon but actively unwelcome. She shares what that experience was like from day one, including the cultural resistance she faced, the leadership failures she witnessed, and the senior NCO who told her at 18 years old that her men would never respect her because of how she looked.<br />Riley opens up about the realities of being the only woman in her unit, the misogyny and harassment she endured, and why she believes the friction around women in combat arms has more to do with insecurity than capability. She and Christian dig into some of the toughest questions surrounding gender integration in the military, from physical standards and whether they should differ by gender, to social dynamics in deployed environments, to whether women should be eligible for the draft. Riley does not hold back, and her answers are grounded in lived experience rather than theory.<br />The conversation shifts to Riley's transition out of the military, a process she describes as fast, and bittersweet. She talks honestly about losing herself after leaving service, the failures of the Transition Assistance Program, and what she wishes someone had told her before day one as a civilian. Her advice to transitioning service members is direct: you are the mission now, and nobody is coming to save you.<br />Riley then walks through her time in the corporate world, where she encountered many of the same toxic dynamics she thought she left behind in uniform. After quitting two jobs, she went full-time entrepreneur just four months before recording this episode. She talks about how her faith, intensive therapy, and a deep sense of calling led her to build The Standard, a coaching brand centered on helping veterans, founders, and high-performing professionals close the gap between where they are and what they are truly capable of.<br />Christian and Riley also explore the power of personal branding, networking, and building an online presence, particularly for veterans who were conditioned not to put themselves out there. Riley shares how LinkedIn opened nearly every major opportunity in her post-military career and why she believes your network is your net worth.<br />This episode is for veterans navigating transition, entrepreneurs building something from scratch, leaders who care about culture, and anyone who has ever been told they do not belong.<br />Connect with Riley Gruppo on Instagram and LinkedIn.</p>
February 20, 2026
Service Beyond the Military: Brittinie Wick on Women Veterans, AI in Defense & the Power of Purpose
<p>Connect with Brittinie Wick<br>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittinie">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittinie</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3c0eTRMR0lnakM1U3VBWm44b0NUdVBFR19Zd3xBQ3Jtc0traDVIWjZJNHVoQjlleU5yOVMtelFOR1owUERySk14S3VmVV9MdXFQTzRlb3dMQVRiSU8wdkdEeC1FTkRTNmJlVXRJYTFzZVZ5WW40V1NiOHNrTHFnQVNObmJiNGxfUlBMdEh1QlI4c2hWQVdtX1Zjcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fbrittiniewick%2F&v=ndX9SkIY7Mc">...</a><br>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.brittini">https://www.instagram.com/dr.brittini</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFdubnFyRVYzdnR1dmVSMlJqcVlDSEFUd3VEUXxBQ3Jtc0trWjVJeU0xMHRtV19MUzJMWEpUelZaVWM1dTBDem9GNDdQMFVmbGhPX1lyaGFURV9WdWRkRHV0Wm5KTERJcWVhS29ya2lZdDB3ejJUNGpiY0I2N3NfeGd5UHIzQU9PcDJtN18wcUhyRFp2RTAtY2RrQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.brittiniewick_dpt%2F&v=ndX9SkIY7Mc">...</a><br>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbl9VMzZFWjVBNDF6dVR2LThsakFQMTBiUmFpd3xBQ3Jtc0tubUtqNFh4OFB3elVIN3IyV05vYUJrY3JBdURlVlNzTEMtRTY1V1JVLTFYYVFaUFVsVmZuWk1PNmNjODB0aDZFWUtEZzRqei0yOHZqN1ozZHpncVd4VVh6d3piU0x0Qm4tY3V3bDd6dG1fdVRoaWlOUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D61571568252641&v=ndX9SkIY7Mc">?...</a><br>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WomenServeToo">https://www.youtube.com/@WomenServeToo</a><br><br>In this episode of The Vector Podcast, Christian Perez sits down with Brittinie Wick — US Air Force veteran, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and founder of the <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WomenServeToo">@WomenServeToo</a> podcast. Brittinie shares how her childhood sparked her path to military service, what the transition to civilian life really looks like when your identity has been built around the mission, and why mental health remains one of the most critical and underserved issues facing veterans today. The conversation covers the growing role of AI in military operations, the unique challenges women veterans face in gaining recognition for their service, and why Brittinie believes standards should never be lowered regardless of gender. They also dig into how social media is driving polarization, why open and honest conversations are more important than ever, and what it means to find purpose after the uniform comes off. <br><br>Whether you're a veteran navigating your own transition or someone looking to understand the realities of military service, this is a must-watch.<br><br>Main Takeaways<br>1. Women veterans occupy a space that is both powerful and overlooked. Their contributions to national defense are substantial, yet the recognition and support systems available to them remain disproportionately inadequate.<br><br>2. AI is reshaping the battlefield in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. From logistics to decision-making, artificial intelligence is becoming an embedded element of modern military operations, raising profound questions about the future of warfare.</p>
January 16, 2026
What If This Could Be Better? – A Veteran's Approach to Innovation with A'Yana Leonard
<p>Connect with A'Yana Leonard</p><p>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanaleonardtexas/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanaleonardtexas/</a></p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Vector Podcast, host Christian Perez sits down with A'Yana Leonard—U.S. Army veteran, former Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy, and self-taught technologist exploring AI, cloud systems, and even FPGA hardware.</p><p></p><p>A'Yana's path into tech didn't follow the traditional blueprint. No CS degree straight out of high school. No linear career ladder. Instead, she moved from tech support to sales to marketing leadership, teaching herself cloud services and AI along the way. Her driving question throughout: <i>What if this could be better?</i></p><p></p><p>That mindset—rooted in her military experience where you often have to make something out of nothing—shaped how she approaches technology, business problems, and even personal challenges. A'Yana shares the story behind <b>Mom Hive</b>, an AI tool she built to support her daughter who has autism, and discusses what companies consistently get wrong about artificial intelligence.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is for veterans early in their tech journey, anyone curious about AI's role in marketing, or those who need a reminder that ambition and resourcefulness can outpace credentials.</p><p></p><h3>Topics Discussed</h3><ul><li>A'Yana's military-to-tech transition and unconventional career path</li><li>The "what if this could be better" mindset and where it comes from</li><li>AI as a tool, not a magic solution—and what businesses get wrong</li><li>The history of AI (hint: it didn't start with ChatGPT)</li><li>Building custom AI solutions for small businesses</li><li>Mom Hive: A'Yana's personal AI project for her daughter with autism</li><li>The future of AI, developers vs. researchers, and quantum computing's potential</li><li>Why veterans already have the skills tech companies need</li><li>"You already did the hard part"—advice for transitioning service members</li></ul><p></p><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>AI isn't new—it's been studied since the 1950s. What's new is accessibility.</li><li>AI should be customized to your business, not copied from someone else's playbook.</li><li>The tech industry may shift toward more researchers and fewer traditional developers.</li><li>Quantum computing could unlock breakthroughs in medicine and beyond.</li><li>Veterans don't start from zero—military service builds problem-solving, adaptability, and grit.</li><li>Continuous learning isn't optional in tech. Stay curious, stay competitive.</li></ul>
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