Beyond the Uniform: Transition with Purpose, Build a Meaningful Life
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What happens when your transition plan falls apart?
For Marine veteran Matthew Askren, failure wasn’t fatal—it was fuel. From abandoned business dreams to unexpected detours in flooring sales and food manufacturing, each step became a building block toward his success as a CEO leading multiple companies.
In this episode of Beyond the Uniform: Transition with Purpose, Build a Meaningful Life, Matthew shares how resilience turns setbacks into growth and why his mission now is to help veterans and first responders strengthen their mental health for life’s toughest battles. 💪
👉 Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-askren-mba/
👉 Learn more about his work at https://mindfulme.care/
▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_KiNHxuUGU
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Matthew Askren (00:00:00)
2. Challenging Military Transition Reality (00:03:28)
3. Finding Path in Food Manufacturing (00:07:10)
4. Embracing Failure for Growth (00:11:36)
5. MindfulMeCare and Mental Health Mission (00:16:50)
6. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:19:58)
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