On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy talks with Dr. Brenda Pridgen, retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and founder of Authentic Mind LLC. Dr. Pridgen shares how her post-service journey evolved from uncertainty to empowerment as she built a purpose-driven business centered on mental-health awareness and authentic healing.

From her early days without TAP support to finding strength through faith, family, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Pridgen proves that transformation begins when we lean into vulnerability and purpose. Her story highlights the importance of empathy, community, and courage—values that define both her military career and her entrepreneurial success.

Discover the lessons she learned through transition, the programs that helped her grow (VR&E, Good Biz, Boots to Business), and how Authentic Mind LLC empowers veterans and civilians alike to rediscover their worth and inner strength.

💡 “Every individual already has the answers inside of them. I’m just here to help you discover them.” – Dr. Brenda Pridgen

🎙 Presented by the VET S.O.S. Network – helping veterans, service members, and families thrive through transition, education, and entrepreneurship.

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