{"podcast":{"title":"Boots 2 Books","slug":"boots-2-books-7034368","podcast_index_feed_id":7034368,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/boots-2-books/","website_url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fbca3f9a-899c-444b-a84d-1bc7814bd40d/B2B-Avatar-1400x1400.jpg","author":"LCC Connect","episode_count":25,"summary":"Boots 2 Books (B2B) is a podcast dedicated to exploring the experiences of veteran and military-connected students. Hosted by Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego, B2B delves into the diverse paths and careers of those who have served their country and how they have got to where they are today. Covering topics such as transitioning to civilian life, physical and mental health, and the impact of veterans in our communities, B2B offers valuable insights for both veterans and civilians alike into the world's most diverse workforce.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T08:17:46.001518+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368"},"episode":{"title":"A Boots 2 Books Journey: India Perez's Story","slug":"a-boots-2-books-journey-india-perez-s-story","published_at":"2024-11-19T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/a-boots-2-books-journey-india-perez-s-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368","url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ade6df8-1e85-4aad-a6f6-5d8d6970d78f/Boots-2-Books-Ep-006-India-Perez-Veteran-Work-Study-Student.mp3","summary":"India Perez shares her transformative journey from military service in the Marine Corps to pursuing her education in anthropology, highlighting the importance of finding genuine interests and support systems during the transition to civilian life. As a work-study student and president of the Student Veterans Association (SVA) at Lansing Community College, she emphasizes the challenges veterans face in adapting to academic environments filled with younger peers. India reflects on the emotional growth she's experienced, recognizing how her military background influences her perspective on education and social interactions. By engaging with her family and a newfound group of friends, she's navigated the complexities of civilian life, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to personal development. This conversation offers valuable insights for veterans seeking to transition smoothly into educational pursuits and community connections. ________________________________ Website: Lansing Community College Center for Veteran and Family Support","meta_description":"India Perez shares her transformative journey from military service in the Marine Corps to pursuing her education in anthropology, highlighting the import…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1650,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boots-2-books-7034368/episodes/a-boots-2-books-journey-india-perez-s-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/a-boots-2-books-journey-india-perez-s-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}