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Explore " veteran transition" with insightful episodes like "The Fire Watch", "Workplace MVP: Josh Rock, Nuss Truck Group", "A Veteran's Transition Journey", "#256: Primetime Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist and Marine Veteran David Bonilla" and "The Power of Networking" from podcasts like ""Diapers & Deployments The SkillMil Podcast", "Workplace MVP", "Unstoppable Together", "Borne the Battle" and "Diapers & Deployments The SkillMil Podcast"" and more!
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Workplace MVP: Josh Rock, Nuss Truck Group
A Veteran's Transition Journey
#256: Primetime Emmy Award Winning Foley Artist and Marine Veteran David Bonilla
David Bonilla grew up in El Monte, California, where, as a child, he had the opportunity to be involved with a few film projects. Through his mother’s connections, he gained both experience in the film industry and an interest in filming and directing. He initially had no plans to join the military, but when a recruiter offered to buy him lunch, his life found a new direction.
Bonilla discusses his deployments overseas to Baghdad and his position as part of the logistics team during the Gulf War. There, he experienced what it was really like to be in the field and understand what a near death experience was like.
After completing his service and later a college degree, Bonilla landed a position at Solar City, a company under Elon Musk. While working at Solar City, Bonilla’s assistant noticed how he was struggling with panic attacks and helped guide him to VA. This led him to VR&E, where he found purpose and goals in life.
Now finished with his military path, Bonilla returned to his early love of the film industry and began studying audio by using his GI Bill benefits. He started working as a foley artist, eventually winning an Emmy for his work on Disney’s Eleanor of Avalor.
In this episode, Bonilla discusses:
- His experiences in the military
- Working in the film industry
- Working for Raytheon
- His time at a company under Elon Musk
- His projects as a sound engineer, including Disney’s Eleanor of Avalor
Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:
- Army Veteran Jose Lopez
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The Power of Networking
Scratching the Surface of PTSD with Shannon Book Music
Kelly Murphy: Finding Healing + Purpose After Military Service
Fulfilling the dream of serving and retiring as a Marine. Coping with separation by withdrawing from the military community. Finding new purpose through an unexpected reality show win.
Marine veteran Kelly “Murph” Murphy, winner of CBS’ “Tough as Nails,” discusses the broken veteran myth, and his search for healing and identity after 20 years in the Marines.
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