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Veteran Identity, Media, and Leadership with Blake Stilwell
Episode 153

Veteran Identity, Media, and Leadership with Blake Stilwell

Veteran Led

December 23, 202519m 48s

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Show Notes

What does it mean to serve after the uniform comes off, and how do Veterans build purpose, identity, and leadership in civilian life?

In this episode, John S. Berry sits down with Blake Stilwell, Editor-in-Chief of We Are the Mighty, to talk about storytelling, media, and the responsibility of representing the Veteran community with accuracy and respect. Blake shares his journey from military service as a visual storyteller to leading one of the most recognizable Veteran-focused media platforms.

The conversation explores how Veterans can translate their skills into meaningful careers, why so many education and job programs are available at no cost, and how leadership is often quiet, steady, and values-driven. Blake also discusses good and bad leadership, accountability, and why service is more than a job, it is a way of life. This episode is a reminder that Veterans bring credibility, discipline, and perspective to every space they enter.

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