From Army Signal to Creative Entrepreneur: Geneva Young on Cybersecurity, Design & Veteran Life

What happens after the uniform comes off?

In this one-on-one Zoom interview, Erik Z sits down with Geneva Young, a retired U.S. Army Signal Soldier turned cybersecurity professional and creative entrepreneur, to talk about life after military service, Veteran identity, and building something new from scratch.

This conversation covers:

Transitioning from Army Signal Corps to cybersecurity
Why many veterans struggle to “slow down” after retirement
How Geneva built Graphic Works Design Studio during COVID
The power of visual branding, graphic design, and color psychology
Why Veteran relationships last a lifetime
From digital ads to T-shirts, logos, home décor, and event design
Supporting small businesses and Veteran-owned businesses
Lessons learned from deployments, OCONUS duty, and leadership

Geneva shares how her military background shaped her discipline, creativity, and work ethic — and how those skills translate directly into entrepreneurship today.

📍 Filmed via Zoom | Featuring Augusta, GA & Fort Huachuca connections

🔗 Contact Info:
  / geneva.young.9  
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
  / graphic_works_creative_studio  

If you’re a:

Veteran navigating life after service
Small business owner or creator
Interested in graphic design, branding, or cybersecurity
Supporter of Veteran-owned businesses

👉 This conversation is for you.

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00:00 – Intro & First Zoom Interview
01:15 – Meeting Through the Army & Early Service
03:40 – From Korea to Germany to Deployment
06:30 – 17 Years of Service & Military Retirement
08:45 – Transitioning into Cybersecurity
11:30 – Why Veterans Can’t Sit Still After Service
14:10 – Discovering Graphic Design During COVID
18:00 – Building Graphic Works Design Studio
22:15 – The Power of Visual Branding & Color Psychology
27:30 – Digital Ads, Social Media & Attention Spans
32:10 – From Design to T-Shirts & Home Décor
36:45 – Supporting Small Businesses & Veterans
41:20 – Upcoming Events & What’s Next
44:30 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Geneva