HINDSIGHT the Podcast
HINDSIGHT the Podcast
LeeJones and Eric Gonzalez
Hindsight is a way to share inspirational stories from people who have successfully switched careers and from people and organizations that are dedicated to help. The conversations are light, but "hopefully" packed with inspiration and information.
Episode 10: A Conversation with Lisa Vereen
Episode 10: A Conversation with Lisa Vereen In this episode, Lee and Eric sit down with Lisa Vereen, a former US Army Military Police (retired) who currently works with the Dallas Independent School District. Lisa talks about her time in the Army and her eventual transition from the military. Lisa’s giving heart and love for the kids led her to take a role in the Dallas Independent School District as an instructor for future leaders enrolled in the JROTC program. Currently, Lisa is an Administrator in the DISD. Ways to connect with Lisa directly: LinkedIn Instagram
May 11, 2021
40 min
Episode 9: A Conversation with Terry McDougall
Episode 9: A Conversation with Terry McDougall In this episode, Eric and Lee sit down with Terry McDougall, an executive and career coach and the author of "Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms" to discuss her book and strategies for managing your career and your personal life. Terry works with high-achieving business owners and professionals who are "successful, but not satisfied" to help them increase the overlap between their professional success and personal happiness. Prior to becoming a full time coach and entrepreneur in 2017, Terry was a long-time Marketing Executive with a large national bank. She's coached a number of high-earning salespeople and has worked with salespeople throughout her career.  To learn more about Terry Mc Dougall, visit: www.terrybmcdougall.com www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall   Purchase her book at www.tinyurl.com/gameofworkbook Email at: [email protected]  
Apr 27, 2021
49 min
Episode 8: A Conversation with Russell Levy
Episode 8: A Conversation with Russell Levy In this episode, Lee sits down with Russell Levy, a Veterans Employment Specialist with 9 years of experience helping transitioning service members and veterans achieve their goals though career development, education planning, and obtaining veteran benefits. Russell is the President of Veterans Transition Support, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that bridges the gap between military service and civilian life by providing active duty military personnel, reservists, national guard, veterans and military spouses with job training to fill skill gaps and adapt military experience into industry recognized certifications and credentials. In this episode, Russell reflects on his personal experiences and challenges while transitioning careers and shares how he persevered and ultimately, came to work with the military community, by providing services that have an immediate positive impact on the transitioning service member and their families.   Veteran Transition Support https://www.veteranstransitionsupport.org/ [email protected] 1-760-798-0333   This is a non-profit organization, so if you wanted to make a monetary donation to the Veterans Transition Support mission, click here or go to https://www.veteranstransitionsupport.org/donateus/   Ways to connect with Russell directly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russelldlevy/ [email protected]
Apr 20, 2021
48 min
Episode 7: A Conversation with Melanie Wexler-Mitchell
Episode 7: A Conversation with Melanie Mitchell-Wexler Lee sits down with Career and Life Coach, Melanie Mitchell-Wexler to talk about her passion for helping people find meaningful and fulfilling careers. As a Career and Life Coach, Melanie has 17 years of recruiting and staffing experience and draws from that experience to provide a clear, structured framework to help her clients better understand themselves and make better career decisions. She’s worked with clients ranging from entry-level to mid-career and coming from all industries across the US. Melanie’s Social Media Access https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewexler/ https://www.facebook.com/AchieveinFindingSuccess https://instagram.com/mwexlercareercoach   Reading Recommendation: Everybody Always by: Bob Goff https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Always-Becoming-Setbacks-Difficult/dp/0718078136
Apr 13, 2021
35 min
Episode 6: A Conversation with Cynthia Moten
Hindsight the Podcast with guest Cynthia Moten discuss life after over 20 years in the military. Cynthia talks about her struggle with PTSD, her challenges during her transition to “civilian life” and what she’s working on now. An entrepreneur, with the determination to become a better version of herself each day, Cynthia is an entertainer, a real estate agent, a certified fitness instructor, a barber and so much more. Check out Cynthia Moten at: www.linktr.ee/bosslade/ www.Instagram.com/im.justmo   Veteran Assistance Programs Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/serve-veterans/ JVS SoCal Services for Veterans include: Professional career coaching to navigate the civilian business and workplace culture assessments to help identify your interests, strengths and transferable skills for the civilian job market job placement assistance, networking and peer support comprehensive resources and referrals to help maximize benefits and connect you with other services funding for specific vocational training opportunities for eligible veterans https://www.jvs-socal.org/program/veterans/   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   1-800-273-8255
Apr 6, 2021
48 min
Episode 5:  A Conversation with J.Kelly Hoey
Lee Jones sits down, virtually, with author, speaker and networking guru J.Kelly Hoey to talk about her book, Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Connections In A Hyper-Connected World. We also discuss innovative mentorship strategies, and the importance of having a rock-solid network. For a chance to win a copy of Kelly’s new book and a Hindsight the Podcast Glam Pack, leave a comment about this episode and we will randomly select (1) winner on March 30, 2021. Two (2) runner-up winners will win a Hindsight the Podcast Glam Pack, so be sure to leave your comment(s) today. Be sure to check Hindsight the Podcast out on  Instagram, facebook, and Twitter.   About J.Kelly Hoey Kelly Hoey is the author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Connections In A Hyper-Connected World She’s appeared on CNBC’s Power Pitch, co-created and moderated the “Meet The Innovators” speaker series at Apple, and contributed to publications such as The New York Times, Forbes.com, Fast Company, and Inc. Kelly’s networking insights have been featured in a wide range of publications from Real Simple, Working Mother, Good Morning America, AARP, Vogue.com, Brit & Co, The Muse, SHRM, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, CBC Radio, Monster.com, AARP, The Ladders, Parade, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report and many more.   Kelly is also active in the startup community, especially around female founders. She’s been lauded from: Forbes: 1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship Fast Company: 1 of the 25 Smartest Women On Twitter  Business Insider: 1 of the 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter Inc.: 1 of the 10 Most Well-Connected People in New York City's Startup Scene EBW 2020 included her on their list of the 100 Most Influential Global Leaders Empowering Women Worldwide Kelly can be found online: Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/ BYDN Podcast: https://apple.co/2klTSGM BYDN Course + Community: https://www.buildyourdreamnetwork.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey
Mar 23, 2021
42 min
Episode 4: A Conversation with Patience Andrews
In this episode, Lee and Eric sit down with Patience Andrews, an retired Army veteran turned realtor, and discuss her time in the Army, what it meant to retire, and her journey in pursuing a new career in Real Estate.  Be sure to check Hindsight the Podcast out on  Instagram, facebook, and Twitter.   Fitness certification - NASM You Are a Badass- How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life   Check out Patience online at: Instagram    
Mar 10, 2021
40 min
Episode 3: A Conversation with Frank Rios
Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Leave a comment and visit us online at: Instagram, facebook, and Twitter. In this episode, Lee and Eric sit down with Frank Rios, an Army and a Navy veteran who once led Soldiers in the Army as a 1SG, but is now the lead chef of his new restaurant, Tainos. We talk with him about his career in the Navy and in the Army, the launch of Tainos Restaurant and everything in between.    Check out Frank's Tainos website at http://www.tainosrestaurant.com/ You can also get in touch with him on instagram @tainosresturant
Feb 25, 2021
52 min
Episode 2: A Conversation with Roshawn Briscoe
Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Leave a comment and visit us online at: Instagram, facebook, and Twitter.   In this episode, Lee and Eric sit down with Roshawn Briscoe, an Army veteran who, while in the Army was an Admin clerk, but now he's pursuing a career in Comedy. Roshawn is the host of the very funny, "No One Asked You A Podcast" that can found where you listen to your shows.  You can keep up with what's new with Roshawn on his webpage: www.roshawnbriscoeofficial.com. 
Feb 22, 2021
45 min
Episode 1: 4 Things to Consider Before Changing Careers
4 Things to Consider Before Changing Careers is a conversation between the hosts of HINDSIGHT THE PODCAST, Lee Jones and Eric Gonzalez about things they wished they did once they knew they were transitioning from military service. Hindsight the Podcast takes a "lessons-learned" approach to informing and inspiring individuals who are changing careers. Episodes air every other Tuesday and will be packed with amazing guests who share their unique career change experiences.   digit.co - Reach your goals effortlessly with Digit nerdwallet - Make all the right money moves MilVet - Military & Veteran Support Services  
Feb 10, 2021
25 min