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Beyond the Military Podcast: Job Search Help for Veterans & Transitioning Service Members, Military-to-Civilian Career, Veteran Career Transition,

If you’re transitioning out of the military—prepping for ETS, separating from the military, or retiring—and you feel stuck about what comes next, you’re in the right place.

Beyond the Military is your guide to the military-to-civilian transition, helping you understand the different career paths available and how to choose the right one for you. We break down options like corporate roles, federal jobs, veteran recruiting programs, fellowships/SkillBridge-style opportunities, entrepreneurship, and career pivots—so you can stop guessing and start building a plan.

Each episode gives you practical, step-by-step support to :

choose a civilian career after the military with confidence

translate military experience into civilian language

strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile with AI

build a networking strategy that leads to referrals

prepare for interviews and land the right role

Tune in weekly for career opportunities, networking and hiring tips, plus practical AI strategies to help you get clear, get confident, and get hired

Copyright: © 2024 Wendi Wray Coaching LLC

Latest Episodes:

MVP: 5 steps to minimize the mental and emotional load military women carry Jun 28, 2023

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Are you feeling weighed down by life's mental and emotional tolls? If so, you're not alone. In today's new episode, we unpack the complex layers of the mental load military women bear and provide you with helpful strategies to lighten this burden. Harnessing the power of self-awareness I share five life-changing steps to help you become a mentally stronger and more empowered leader.
In the battlefield of life, stress is inevitable. Juggling numerous responsibilities can lead to a buildup of worries that may seem overwhelming. I share some powerful tools that will help you manage and reduce stress, allowing you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions.
As I conclude this episode, we shed light on how to challenge your thoughts and align them with God's Word to combat worry and anxiety. Focusing on God's promises and meditating on His Word, we explore how prayer can change your perspective and foster mental peace. I invite you to tune in and take a step closer to the freedom and peace you deserve.
I pray this episode blesses you!

Wendi

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Check out military mental health resources:
Listen to Mental Health Related Episodes:
- Episode: 95: How to balance negative and positive emotions
- Episode 94: 3 most common indulgent emotions distracting you from making progress
- Episode 45: Residue feelings keeping you from staying present?
- Episode 28: Craving change in your personal life as a military veteran but feel stuck... the 3 feelings you must be aware of during the process

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Empowering Military Women: Exploring Entrepreneurship & Post-Service Career Training with Barb Carson and Rosy Vasquez Maury Jun 21, 2023

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Did you know that women have been serving in the military for 75 years? In this powerful conversation with two incredible women, Barb Carson, and Rosalinda (Rosy) Vasquez, we're celebrating the progress made and the doors that are now open for military women, veterans, and spouses. Join us as we discuss the impact these trailblazing women have had and the next steps for those listening to that want to make a difference.
Transitioning out of the military can be daunting, but don't worry – Barb and Rosie are here to help you explore the abundant resources provided by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). They'll share their expertise on finding meaningful careers, pursuing entrepreneurship through programs like V-WISE and Boots to Business, and the importance of exploring various career paths before committing to just one.
Lastly, we'll discuss the importance of having a strong support system and the power of resilience for veterans, women veterans, and spouses. Learn how to access resources and funding for entrepreneurs and the common barriers faced by women veterans as they start their own businesses. Dive into the world of empowering women in entrepreneurship and join a community that provides support, feedback, and accountability. To learn more, visit https://ivmf.syracuse.edu. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and resources for you: military ladies, veterans, and spouses!
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IVMF Website : Home - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (syracuse.edu)
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If you are a female veteran or military spouse/partner entrepreneur, sign up for the IVMF’s small business training program, V-WISE, here: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/v-wise/

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Thinking beyond your military life and career Jun 14, 2023

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Have you taken time to explore your career outside of the military or how to transition into a new career field? You may be thinking I don't have the time or resources to do so now. Well in today's episode, I share with you why you want to start thinking beyond your military life.
Stay tuned, next week we will have Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)join us to share different career paths and available resources to active military and women veterans. You don't want to miss this conversation if entrepreneurship is a pathway you are interested in because we talk about available funding specifically for you!
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P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

Getting back into a new routine with a baby... Jun 07, 2023

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Do you have a routine you abide by? If so, great! Most of us have some sort of routine that we follow each and every day to keep us organized and focused on our day-to-day tasks. Then life happens or you go through a significant life event. In my case, having another baby completely changed my daily routine.

In today's episode, I'm sharing focal points I'm still using as a guide as I refine my new routine. You'll learn how our minds constantly lead us to over plan for our new routine just for a simple dopamine hit and lead us into not following through because of the unrealistic expectations our new routine plan encompasses.

I hope you enjoy and get ready to start refining your own routine so that you continue to make progress on your day-to-day tasks.

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Episode 150: Two ways women make achieving goals harder for themselves… keeping us in a cycle of procrastination
Episode 148: What to do when feeling inconsistent about your goal
Episode 83: The value of your progress vs your goal

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P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

What to do with judgmental thoughts? May 31, 2023

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Have you noticed how judgmental your mind can get about yourself? Everything could be going well or even getting better but yet your brain wants to offer you judgmental thoughts. Well I am here to remind you that is completely normal. Sucks I know but it's just how our minds are wired on this broken world.
In today's episode you'll learn to become aware of future judgmental thoughts and what you can do to minimize the chatter. We want our brains to be working for us not against us. I hope this episodes helps you stay aware of your negative thoughts and encourages to be present of the great moments you may be missing out on. Enjoy!
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Check out military mental health resources:

Listen to Related Episodes:

Episode 146: MVP: 3 simple steps to set priorities as an overwhelmed military mama!

Episode: 135: Being okay with NOT feeling okay! Embracing negative and positive emotions

Episode: 96: The two types of insecurities that impact mental health?

Episode: 95: How to balance negative and positive emotions

Episode 94: 3 most common indulgent emotions distracting you from making progress

Episode 93: The question to ask yourself to help you face mental health one day at a time

Episode 92: Why is Mental Health Awareness so important within the military community?

Episode 16: Investing in your mental health through therapy or coach

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

Facing mental health one day at a time by asking yourself this question... May 24, 2023

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In today's episode, I offer you a question you can ask yourself to help you face mental health one day at a time. We are all on a different journey with our mental health and it's okay to be right where you are. Today my hope is for you to begin asking yourself this one question: "How can I accept this (insert mental struggle: anxiety, stressed, etc.) today?" and begin improving your mental health and overall well-being.

Next Steps:

Schedule Consult Call: https://wendiwray.com/consult

Check out military mental health resources:

Listen to Related Episodes:

Episode 146: MVP: 3 simple steps to set priorities as an overwhelmed military mama!
Episode: 135: Being okay with NOT feeling okay! Embracing negative and positive emotions
Episode: 96: The two types of insecurities that impact mental health?
Episode: 95: How to balance negative and positive emotions
Episode 94: 3 most common indulgent emotions distracting you from making progress
Episode 93: The question to ask yourself to help you face mental health one day at a time
Episode 92: Why is Mental Health Awareness so important within the military community?
Episode 16: Investing in your mental health through therapy or coach

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

Allowing emotional space in your relationships May 17, 2023

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Today's episode, it's all about allowing your loved ones to allow their emotions. Yes, even the negative ones! It's so important to understand that even our family or close loved ones will have to experience emotional pain. As women that are wired to not talk or share emotions and or are naturally nurturers we sometimes unintentionally offer our loved ones to avoid negative emotions or simply distract them from it. I discuss the ways we typically try to help them feel better (at least that's what we think) and offer what you should do instead. I pray this episode blesses you and if you'd like to take this a step further and take care of your mental health schedule a free consultation session with me. We will uncover what you need help with and make a plan on what you want to invest your time and focus on.

Next Steps:

Schedule Consult Call: https://wendiwray.com/consult

Check out military mental health resources:

Listen to Related Episodes:

Episode 146: MVP: 3 simple steps to set priorities as an overwhelmed military mama!
Episode: 135: Being okay with NOT feeling okay! Embracing negative and positive emotions
Episode: 96: The two types of insecurities that impact mental health?
Episode: 95: How to balance negative and positive emotions
Episode 94: 3 most common indulgent emotions distracting you from making progress
Episode 93: The question to ask yourself to help you face mental health one day at a time
Episode 92: Why is Mental Health Awareness so important within the military community?
Episode 16: Investing in your mental health through therapy or coaching? Let's talk about the difference and what's best for you.
Episode 15: What are you doing with your negative emotions? 3 things you may be doing with your uncomfortable emotions.

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

Bible verses to meditate on during loss and grief May 10, 2023

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In today's episode, I share my own experience with loss and grief and how staying close to God is helping me process all of the negative emotions that come along. You are not alone and I want to offer a couple of bible verses for you to meditate on to help during this challenging season.
Matthew 5:4
Romans 8:28
Isaiah 40:31
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Women of the Military Podcast: Episode 184: Serving in the Army and overcoming challenges>>> https://women-of-the-military.simplecast.com/episodes/wendi-wray-PF6ePSNd

The challenge of reaching out for help after a miscarriage while serving in the military can be a real struggle. But finding that help can change your life for the better. Wendi served in the Army and she had a miscarriage at twenty weeks. The experience led her to hate her body and herself. She blamed herself and struggled with the emotions of losing a child to miscarriage. She tried to stuff that pain down. But ended up finally reaching out for help through the Military One Source crisis line. There she was able to get help and move forward.

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

3 ways military women can invest in their mental health May 03, 2023

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In today's episode, I discuss how we can begin thinking about taking care of our mental health and 3 ways you can begin to invest in your mental health.
Next Steps:

Schedule Consult Call: https://wendiwray.com/consult

Check out military mental health resources:

Listen to Related Episodes:

Episodes 149: 3 things to protect to get the most out of the year!
Episode 146: MVP: 3 simple steps to set priorities as an overwhelmed military mama!
Episode: 96: The two types of insecurities that impact mental health?
Episode 93: The question to ask yourself to help you face mental health one day at a time
Episode 92: Why is Mental Health Awareness so important within the military community?
Episode 16: Investing in your mental health through therapy or coaching? Let's talk about the difference and what's best for you.
Episode 15: What are you doing with your negative emotions? 3 things you may be doing with your uncomfortable emotions.
Episode 06: Two types of challenges and how to overcome them!

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

Learning to slow down and saying "No" to other people's priorities Apr 26, 2023

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Today's topic is all about. Learning how to slow down and this can be hard for many of us. We're constantly ready to just go at it, ANY tasks we get but today I want to offer you to slow down and even tell people "No" if it interferes with your priorities.

More about coaching resources from me:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Contact Me | Schedule Consult

P.S. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.

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