Welcome to VET Talks!
VET Talks is a bold, honest, and mission-driven podcast for community members, leaders, advocates, and changemakers who are passionate about building stronger systems of support for our Veterans, military families, and communities.
VET Talks gets to the heart of service, leadership, and what it takes to drive sustainable impact in the Veteran and military-connected space. Together, we will explore topics from launching nonprofit ventures to navigating collective impact, from lived experiences to policy shifts, each episode blends practical insight with authentic storytelling.
Episode Nine: What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
At Veterans Collaborative, we believe the best solutions for veteran and military-connected communities come directly from the people who have lived the experience. Veterans, spouses, caregivers, and military leaders are uniquely positioned to see the gaps, understand the challenges, and design the programs that create meaningful impact. Through Fiscal Sponsorship, Veterans Collaborative serves as a launch pad for veteran- and military-led charitable initiatives, providing the operational, financial, and compliance backbone so leaders can focus on what matters most: serving their community.
Episode Six: Sustaining Momentum in Veteran-led Nonprofits
Now that you’ve started a nonprofit project, what’s next? Today we are going to talk about building traction after launching a nonprofit, how to move from being founder-led to team-supported, knowing when to say no, and strengthening infrastructure before expansion.
Episode Five: Partnerships in Nonprofits - What No One Tells You
In this episode we talk about the challenge of Partnerships in nonprofit entrepreneurship. Learn how to navigate these challenges to bring good people into your ecosystem.
Episode Four: The Story of Veterans Collaborative
Hear the story of what inspired our founder, Natalie Worthan, to start Veterans Collaborative, and why we champion access at the local level everyday.
Episode Three: Honoring Our Veterans
While it is meaningful to have special days to honor our Veterans and military, it is important to remember the strength and sacrifice of this community every day. Let’s talk about what we can do to honor them with action. By understanding their challenges, embedding them into our communities, and by building pathways to success, we can lift our Veterans and military up, honoring them in a more purposeful and meaningful way.
Episode Two: The Glass Floor of Partnerships
What happens when our good intentions and well-designed initiatives don’t actually land when they hit the ground?
Episode One: Welcome to the Mission
Hello and welcome to VET Talks—the podcast where we elevate voices, amplify missions, and connect communities that serve those who’ve served.
Today, on our very first episode, we will introduce you to who we are, why this podcast exists, and what we believe is possible when we support Veteran- and military-connected communities—together.