What happens when a U.S. Army veteran who started as a wheeled vehicle mechanic (and HR!) turns her transition story into a mission of mentorship, financial literacy, and servant leadership? In this episode, Stevie Dahl sits down with Brianna Augustin to talk about the real side of leaving the military—loss of identity, learning civilian life during COVID, rebuilding confidence, and finding the right mentors to move forward.
Brianna shares how she went from real estate investing to financial planning with First Command, why trust is the biggest hurdle for many service members, and how financial education can be life-changing for military families—spouses and kids included. They also dig into the connection between money mindset and mental health, why “baby steps” matter, and how to stop feeling ashamed about not knowing what you weren’t taught.
🎧 If you’re active duty, a veteran, or part of a military family—and you want practical encouragement, real talk, and a bigger-picture mindset—this one’s for you.
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