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

In this episode of the Leadership Loading Podcast, host Jason McClaren sits down with Army veteran and emotional intelligence coach Philip Ayles. Philip shares his powerful journey from a troubled youth in Dayton, Ohio to a 24-year military career, and now his mission to guide fellow veterans through life after service.💡 Key Topics Covered:Why Philip joined the military and how it transformed his lifeHis experiences as a military police officer and being at Ground Zero and the PentagonStruggles with transitioning to civilian life and being told he’s "overqualified"The importance of emotional intelligence and self-awarenessHow his company Ayles Solutions helps veterans and first responders thriveThe healing power of equine therapy and finding self-love🌐 Learn more about Philip’s work: https://www.aylessolutions.com/📧 Email: philayles@aylessolutions.com📞 Phone: 904-469-6883💬 “Once your cup is full, let the overflow nourish the world.” — Philip AylesSubscribe and hit the bell 🔔 to stay updated on more inspiring leadership stories!#VeteranLeadership #MilitaryTransition #EmotionalIntelligence #VeteranSupport #LeadershipLoading