Supporting your partner and their career takes on a new meaning when you are a military spouse. In episode 17, entitled FORCE, Danusia is joined by Heledd Kendrick, CEO and Founder of the multi-award winning social enterprise, Recruit for Spouses. Danusia and Heledd discuss the realities of being a military spouse and the importance of empowering women who often give up careers to be by their partners’ side.
WHAT WE COVER
What sparked Heledd creating Recruit for Spouses.
The role of military spouses in the armed forces and beyond.
Danusia´s own experience as a military wife.
The value of empowering military spouses.
Showing up as a catalyst for change.
About Heledd
Heledd Kendrick, is CEO of the multi-award winning, Recruit for Spouses. Recruit for Spouses works to bridge the military and business communities, finding rewarding employment for UK military spouses within organisations who might otherwise overlook this group. Since 2011, the business has helped over 5,200 wives with career advice and has placed and supported over 1,000 into employment.
BE INSPIRED - KEY QUOTES From Heledd
“I believe that being a military wife should be an enabler. It shouldn’t affect your career”
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