Episode 81 From Combat Camera to Hollywood Mark Harper's Journey in Military and Entertainment

From documenting combat zones to navigating the Hollywood jungle, Mark Harper's journey is a testament to Veteran resilience and leadership. In this episode of Veteran Led, we sit down with Mark, a former Air Force Combat Camera operator who transitioned into a successful career in the entertainment industry.​

Mark shares his incredible journey from serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to working at Paramount Pictures, where he developed digital marketing campaigns for blockbusters like Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Star Trek. He then co-founded We Are The Mighty, the first-ever digital storytelling platform for and by the military community.​

Discover how Mark's military experience shaped his approach to digital marketing, content creation, and leadership in Hollywood. Learn about the launch of We Are The Mighty and how it filled a gap in military-focused media. Mark also discusses his role in developing the Military Influencer Conference, the first mass-scale conference focusing on military transition, career placement, and resources.​

Currently leading the Military and Defense Audience Group at Recurrent Ventures, Mark oversees six major digital brands including Task & Purpose. He offers valuable insights on career transitions and the skills veterans bring to the business world.​

Whether you're a Veteran looking to break into entertainment, an entrepreneur seeking inspiration, or interested in military-focused media, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiring stories.​

Learn more about We Are The Mighty and Task & Purpose at Recurrent Military - https://military.recurrent.io/
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Connect with Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markharper147/

​ @Wearethemighty

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0:00 - Introduction
1:51 - Introduction to Mark Harper's military background
2:09 - Mark's involvement with Audeze headphones
7:50 - Transition to We Are The Mighty and content creation
17:48 - Overview of the Military Influencer Conference (MIC)
18:10 - Mark's role in the Military Influencer Conference
18:14 - The team behind MIC and its growth
19:24 - Success stories from MIC attendees
19:45 - Importance of in-person networking at MIC
20:00 - Work-life balance in the entertainment industry
21:22 - After Action Review
29:29 Closing remarks and where to find more information

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