In this episode ofVET S.O.S., we welcomeBrunella Costagliola, abestselling ghostwriter, award-winning author, journalist, and translator with over a decade of experience in publishing. She is the founder ofThe Military Editor Agency, a boutique agency that helpsveterans, military spouses, and service members navigate the publishing world and share their powerful stories.

Brunella opens up about:
✅ Her transition frommilitary spouse to entrepreneur
✅ How she broke into thepublishing industry
✅ The challenges ofgetting military stories published
✅ HowThe Military Editor Agency supports veteran authors
✅ Advice foraspiring writers in the military community

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Welcome to VET S.O.S., where we shine a spotlight on veteran entrepreneurs making a difference. In this gripping episode, we’re joined by the extraordinary Bryan Stern, Chairman and Founder of Grey Bull Rescue, a decorated U.S. Army and Navy combat veteran, 9/11 first responder, and Purple Heart recipient.
Bryan's story is nothing short of incredible. As a former intelligence officer with decades of experience, Bryan transitioned from military service to founding a nonprofit that specializes in rescuing Americans and allies from some of the most volatile and dangerous situations in the world. From the fall of Afghanistan in 2021 to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, natural disasters in the U.S., and even rescuing hostages from Gaza, Bryan and his team at Grey Bull Rescue have conducted 728 high-stakes missions and saved over 7,000 lives worldwide.
🛠️ Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Military Transition: How Bryan landed on his feet after service, starting with consulting before founding Grey Bull Rescue.
✔️ Entrepreneurial Journey: The challenges of running a nonprofit in high-pressure environments and the importance of leadership, creativity, and resilience.
✔️ Rescue Operations: First-hand accounts of daring missions in places like Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine, and Haiti.
✔️ The Realities of Nonprofits: Bryan’s candid insights into the veteran nonprofit sector, the importance of loyalty, and the tough decisions leaders face.
✔️ Life-Saving Impact: How Grey Bull Rescue fills a critical gap where governments and other organizations cannot operate.
💡 About Grey Bull Rescue:
Grey Bull Rescue was founded during the fall of Afghanistan in 2021 when Bryan decided he could no longer stand by and watch people in need suffer. Since then, the organization has conducted life-saving missions in war zones, disaster areas, and other challenging environments where conventional help is unavailable. Grey Bull Rescue has set records, including two of the largest private rescues in U.S. history, saving 293 Americans from Israel in 2023 and 117 Americans from Afghanistan in 2021. Their motto? “We buy one-way tickets—we don’t come home until they come home.”
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Welcome back to the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight! In this powerful episode, we’re honored to feature Jeremiah Hardy, a seasoned leadership coach, resilience advocate, veteran supporter, and founder of Victory Leadership Coaching. With 18 years of leadership experience, Jeremiah has dedicated his post-military career to empowering leaders to thrive through empathy, effective communication, and mental toughness.
Jeremiah opens up about his unexpected and challenging military transition due to health issues and how he navigated those difficulties by tapping into local veteran support systems like DAV and the American Legion. He discusses how his professional experiences in management revealed a significant gap in basic leadership skills, motivating him to launch his own company to help organizations foster healthy workplace cultures and build strong, resilient teams.
Now, through Victory Leadership Coaching, Jeremiah provides personalized leadership coaching, consulting services, a Business Basics Program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, and a Warrior Leadership Coaching Certification that equips leaders with mindset and coaching tools to drive success. He also emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship, crediting veteran entrepreneur programs like Bunker Labs for playing a critical role in his business growth.
📌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Jeremiah’s personal story of overcoming adversity during his military transition
- How leadership gaps in corporate environments inspired him to start his business
- Strategies for building effective teams and positive workplace cultures
- Insights into launching and sustaining a lifestyle business versus scaling a large enterprise
- The role of veteran support organizations like Bunker Labs in entrepreneurial success
- Why resilience, hard work, and adaptability are critical in business ownership
- Practical advice for new entrepreneurs: “Do the hard things and don’t give up!”
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