Veteran host, Nick Haley is to return for a second series the of the podcast Little Big Vets.
It features remarkable stories of veteran entrepreneurs who have triumphed over challenges, weathered the toughest times, and emerged victorious.
Throughout the series, Nick engages in candid conversations with some of the most inspiring and successful individuals who transitioned from active service to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, carving out a new chapter in their lives.
The lineup for series two includes:
- As Founder & Director of Manley Talks, Manley Hopkinson advocates for positive change, balancing the needs of the economy, society, and the environment, and draws inspiration from various thinkers and leaders.
- Passionate about financial literacy, Jennifer Lothian is the Founder of ‘My Ark,’ a platform helping individuals navigate life and improve financial well-being.
- Following 13 years in the Royal Navy, Jim Holland is now the Co-Founder and CEO of ‘Carma’ and ‘Rewards.Earth,’ dedicated to environmental sustainability and supporting veterans through Nature-Based Therapy.
- James Murphy, 13 years in the British Army, 2 decades of public service, and now head of TechVets – a Forces Employment Charity Programme that exists to empower the British Forces community to access job opportunities in the tech sector and for businesses to capitalise on their valuable skills accrued through their Military careers.
- Army Reservist and Founder of ‘CampaignForce,’ Jonny Ball empowers military leaders for public service, bridging the gap between military skills and political roles.
- After a distinguished military career, Dan Wilkinson transitioned to become the CEO of ‘Take Out Brands’ and is now a Founding Partner of ‘Hire A Veteran,’ championing ex-military members’ career transitions.
Speaking on the series, host Nick Haley says: “I created this series to shed light on the extraordinary journeys of veteran entrepreneurs. Their stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success are not just inspiring but showcase the indomitable spirit that defines the transition from military service to entrepreneurship.”
Nick’s military career began when he joined the Irish Guards at 17, then to the Royal Signals, where he became a Communications Systems Engineer. His military career culminated in an operational tour of Afghanistan in 2007.
When he approached 30 and faced the pivotal question of what to do next, he knew there was life beyond the military and went on to start an impressive career in business.
Nick shares his journey in the podcast, emphasising a crucial lesson – the skills and experiences acquired in the military seamlessly translate into entrepreneurship and the corporate world.
Series two of Little Big Vets on 20 February on all major podcast platforms with new episodes fortnightly. The series will also be available on YouTube.
