Redefining the Veteran Narrative: Kevin Schmiegel's Mission | FULL EPISODE | We're Out of Time

Richard Taite sits down with Kevin Schmiegel, co-founder of ZeroMils, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to supporting veterans and bridging the gap between military and civilian life. After leaving the Marines, the demands of corporate life eventually led to burnout and depression—a struggle familiar to many veterans navigating life after service. Through that difficult chapter, Kevin rediscovered his purpose and found a new mission: helping his brothers and sisters in uniform successfully transition back into civilian life.
Kevin co-founded ZeroMils alongside a fellow Marine brother, with a mission to redefine the veteran narrative. Rather than seeing veterans as “broken,” he believes they embody discipline, leadership, and purpose—qualities that make them exceptional citizens and employees. Through his work, Kevin is helping shift the stigma surrounding veterans while connecting them to jobs, housing, and community resources.

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📌 Key moments and highlights from this conversation:
00:00 - Intro
1:09 - Kevin’s Background as a Marine
1:59 - Military Families Serve Too
3:42 - Transition After the Military
5:09 - Fixing the “Broken Veteran Narrative”
8:08 - Giving Veterans What They Need to Thrive & “Earning the Title of Veteran”
10:12 - Helping 1M Veterans Find Gainful Employment
11:23 - Getting Through His Own Mental Health Struggle
12:59 - Biggest Challenge Veterans Face
14:07 - Message to Veterans in the Workplace: “Don’t Settle”
15:37 - Supporting Your Employees
18:15 - Most Overlooked Skill Veterans Bring to Civilian Companies
19:39 - Veterans Lose Their “Identity” When They Are Unemployed
21:37 - Advice to Veterans Who Self-Medicate
23:01 - Best Strategy to Help Treat Veterans
25:17 - The Mistake in Studying the Point of Crisis
27:45 - “I Know What I’m Up Against But I’m Gonna Give Up”
31:22 - What Kevin and His Non-Profit Are Doing Now
34:42 - What Richard’s Learned on this Episode: Connecting Veterans to Jobs

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