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Are you navigating the veteran transition from military to civilian life and searching for real guidance on building a successful future? Veteran Made with Carey Kight is your essential podcast for exploring the challenges and opportunities of military to civilian journeys. Hosted by Carey Kight — Air Force veteran, award-winning producer, and creative entrepreneur — this show dives into the world of veteran careers, post-military success, and the unique leadership and resilience veterans bring to every endeavor. Each episode features in-depth conversations with creative and entrepreneurial veterans who have forged new paths in life and and at work. Discover practical advice, inspiring journeys, and proven strategies for leveraging your military experience into a thriving civilian career. Whether you’re preparing for transition, already making your way in the civilian world, or supporting a veteran, this podcast empowers you to lead with confidence and achieve your next chapter.
Episodes

Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Carey spoke with Amy Sexauer, a soldier, West Point grad, and the author of Poppies, published by Dead Reckoning Collective.
They talked about being aggressive and sensitive and how integrating your whole self generates more options for yourself and the people you lead.
You can follow Amy Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made for daily updates.
https://www.amazon.com/Poppies-Amy-Sexauer/dp/1737668653

Friday Dec 16, 2022
E+R=O w/ Tim Kight | Founder & CEO of Focus 3
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Carey spoke with his dad, Tim Kight, a former track and field star turned pastor, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer.
Tim passed away after a long battle with prostate cancer on May 3, 2024.
Follow Veteran Made for daily updates!
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Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9.

Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Introducing the CIVILIAN SERIES featuring guests unaffiliated with the military who either have a system or an experience that transitioning service members can benefit from.
In the first of this series, Carey spoke with his brother, Brian Kight, a former college football turned entrepreneur, speaker, and writer.
They talked about finding the best competitive environment for yourself and developing aggressive humility.
You can follow Brian on Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made for daily updates.
Sign up for Brian's emails at https://www.dailydiscipline.com/ and follow his work at https://www.tbriankight.com/.

Friday Dec 02, 2022
Stepping Stones w/ Worth Parker | Freelance Writer
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Carey spoke with Worth Parker, a United States Marine, co-writer of Always Faithful, and a freelance writer for outlets like The New York Times, Garden and Gun Magazine, and many others.
They talked about jumping from stepping stone to stepping stone in order to build a career.
You can follow Worth Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made for daily updates.
https://russellworthparker.com/

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Learning How to Learn w/ Corban Lundborg | Creative Director at CALM Collective
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Carey spoke with Corban Lundborg, Air Force Reserve combat cameraman and the founding creative director at CALM Collective.
They talked about learning how to learn through the mini-transitions along the way.
You can follow Corban and CALM on Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made for daily updates.

Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
On this Veterans Day 2022 special, Carey spoke with Kaj Larsen and Sean Bonner, both Navy veterans and the founders of Guild Financial.
We talked about empowering individuals to create their own financial futures .
Download Guild Financial on Apple and Google, and follow Sean, Kaj, and Guild on Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made daily updates.

Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Carey spoke with William Bolyard, a soldier and author of Sober Man's Thoughts published by Dead Reckoning Collective as well as owner and editor-in-chief of Dirtbag Magazine.
We hurt some feelings on this one.
You can follow William and Dirtbag on Instagram where you can also follow Veteran Made daily updates.

Monday Sep 26, 2022
Close the Gap w/ Nick Koumalatsos | Co-founder of Johnny Slicks
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Carey spoke with Nick Koumalatsos, a Marine and the co-founder of Johnny Slicks.
They talked about closing the gap between your first effort and your seven hundredth effort.
You can follow Nick and Johnny Slicks on Instagram wher you can also follow @veteranmadepod daily updates.

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Nothing to Lose w/ Johnny Raushi | Co-founder at Johnny Slicks
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Carey spoke with Johnny Raushi, a Marine and the co-founder of Johnny Slicks.
They talked about taking the necessary risks to succeed in business.
You can follow Johnny and Johnny Slicks on Instagram.
Follow @veteranmadepod on Instagram for daily updates.

Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Carey spoke with Matt Smythe, an Army veteran and a writer for Free Range American as well as published author through Dead Reckoning Collective.
They talked about going wide and deep to find your path.
You can follow Matt on Instagram.
Follow @veteranmadepod on Instagram for daily updates.