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25 | WQW Alum Son Tao
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- Jan 5, 2026
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- 2241
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Summary
Warriors & Quiet Waters is a veteran service organization (VSO) and an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones to thrive and live purpose-driven lives through peak experiences in nature, meaningful relationships, and a sense of community. In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Son Tao, a Warriors & Quiet Waters alumnus whose powerful story of service, sacrifice, and post-military transformation will leave you truly inspired. Son opens up about what led him to answer the call to serve, the life-changing decision to join the military, and the journey that followed, including his roles in the service and the challenges he faced along the way. But perhaps most impactful is his candid reflection on what came after the often invisible battles that many veterans face as they transition back into civilian life. We talk about identity, loss of community, and the search for purpose that so many experience after leaving the military. Son shares his struggles and how Warriors & Quiet Waters played a pivotal role in helping him rediscover connection, meaning, and personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.