The transition from the Army to civilian life can be difficult to navigate: it takes patience, self-discovery, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Megan Militello—a former air traffic controller turned organic granola CEO—shares what can happen when we have the courage to start over. Megan Militello is the founder and CEO of Elevated Oats, a gourmet granola company in Anchorage, Alaska. She became devoted to spreading the message that living a better life is possible–and consuming food that lifts you up is a gateway to get there. She lives an elevated, healthy, and adventurous life in Alaska with her two dogs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx