170: "I wanted something different. But I didn't really know what, and you don't really know until you find it." Gary Redman's Deliberate Approach to Military Transition - Part 1 of 2Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with former colleague, Gary Redman. They catch up on his transition journey since they first connected over a year ago. Gary shares that he took a deliberate 4-year approach to his transition, rather than the typical 12-24-month planning advice. Gary reflects on his unorthodox approach to transition by cold messaging people on LinkedIn to learn about different careers, getting a real estate license, to now working part-time for a startup in Los Angeles. In closing the first part of this interview, he expresses how much he values autonomy and personal growth in future roles, and he touches on support from home as a key to taking career risks.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MLZo6HGrxnEConnect with Gary Redman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-redman-b66aa23a/ --Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portalSeason 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERECheck out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter:  CLICK HEREOur main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was