🎙️ Leadership Load Podcast with Jason McClaren
📚 Featuring: Matthew Jones, veteran, author, and literary editor
🎧 Listen as we explore Matt’s gripping journey from dishwasher to naval officer to bestselling author.

In this episode, Matt shares:

• His motivation to join the Canadian military and experiences in Afghanistan

• The emotional cost of war and how language can both sanitize and reveal trauma

• The transition from military to writing and why many veterans struggle to tell their stories

• Insights from his new book Predators, Reapers and Deadlier Creatures

• Powerful tips for veterans and aspiring writers looking to process trauma and find their voice

• A candid look at ethical leadership in the military and beyond

📘 Grab Matt’s Book:👉 Predators, Reapers and Deadlier Creatures
🔗 More from Matt: matthewjamesjones.com

📲 Connect with Matt:Instagram & Facebook – @MatthewJamesJones
Join the mailing list via his website!

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After 21 years in the Navy as a nurse, Gayle Walker found a completely new calling—helping families through some of life’s most critical moments. In this inspiring episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, Jason McClaren talks with Gayle about her transition from military life to founding her company, Life Doula Inc., where she now supports families as a postpartum and life doula.💼 Learn how military leadership skills translate into entrepreneurship💡 Discover what a doula really does—and how they help at every life stage🔥 Hear Gayle’s top leadership tip for anyone starting over📌 Connect with Gayle Walker:Website: https://www.lifedoulainc.comInstagram, LinkedIn, Facebook: @mylifedoula🎙️ More Episodes & Resources:Check out past podcast episodes on mindset and small business financing!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more powerful leadership stories.

Welcome to Leadership Loading with Jason McClaren!In this episode, Jason talks with Blake Bourne, Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home, about military service, transitioning to civilian life, and building a community that truly supports veterans.🔗 Links Mentioned:👉 Veterans Bridge Home: https://www.veteransbridgehome.org📧 Contact: info@veteransbridgehome.org📞 Phone: 704-332-8002📌 Key Topics Covered:Blake’s journey from college athlete to Army veteranHow 9/11 shifted his path and inspired serviceThe power of mentorship in military career choicesTransitioning from military to nonprofit leadershipFounding and mission of Veterans Bridge HomeImportance of grassroots and community-driven veteran supportWhat real veteran support looks like—beyond just financial aidLeadership tips: patience, perspective, and curiosity🔥 Whether you're a transitioning service member, a nonprofit leader, or just curious about how we can better serve veterans, this is a must-watch episode.👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more inspiring leadership stories!#Veterans #MilitaryTransition #Leadership #NonprofitLeadership #VeteransBridgeHome