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Milspouse In The HouseFood, Family & Military Life: Holiday Cooking with Food Network Star Amy PottingerFood, Family & Military Life: Holiday Cooking with Amy PottingerSponsored by: TalkSpaceHost: Christie NixGuest: Amy Pottinger – Air Force Reserve Spouse, Food Network Star Alum, Creator of Caviar & CrayonsWhen it comes to military life, food is more than fuel — it’s comfort, connection, and sometimes the only steady thing during a PCS, deployment, or holiday spent far from home.In this episode of MilSpouse in the House, host Christie Nix sits down with Amy Pottinger, an Air Force Reserve spouse and Food Networ...
2025-12-0935 min
Milspouse In The HouseGiving Tuesday Military: A Movement of Kindness and ServiceGiving Tuesday isn’t just a global day of generosity — for the military community, it’s become a powerful movement of service, connection, and hope.In this episode of MilSpouse in the House, host Christie Nix sits down with Jessica Manfre, Maria Reed, and Samantha Gomolka, the three military spouses behind Giving Tuesday Military and the Inspire Up Foundation. What started as an idea among friends from different branches has grown into a worldwide campaign inspiring acts of kindness across the military community.From how they met to the heart behind...
2025-11-2558 minMilspouse In The HouseStrong at Home: Supporting Military Spouse Mental HealthWe want to invite you to take time out for your own mental health and hear more about how you can build your own set of tools and strategies to ride life’s many waves. Please join MilSpouses’ Founder Suzanne McCurdy and Talkspace’s Licensed Mental Health Counselor and resident educator, Liz Colizza, for a “real talk” discussion about the stresses and struggles facing military spouses. You are not alone! You will learn to identify these stressors, gain an understanding of when stress is something more serious, and learn tips for navigating challenges big and small.Key Takeaways...
2025-09-0437 minMilspouse In The HouseMilitary Spouses, Careers, and Entrepreneurship – Making It WorkLet’s explore how military spouses can take control of their careers, whether that means finding flexible employment or launching a business of their own.
2025-04-0858 min
Military OneSource PodcastMore Businesses Committed to Employing MilSpousesThe Military Spouse Employment Partnership connects military spouses with employers who want to hire them. Learn why companies join MSEP and how spouses benefit their organizations.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Deborah Bradbard, Ph.D., MPA, the founding director of the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families, a new MSEP partner. The center partners with the military community on education, employment, entrepreneurship and research. Bradbard discusses the employment challenges she faced as a military spouse, the value to companies of hiring spouses and more.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about support...
2025-03-1919 minMilitary OneSource PodcastReunion and Reintegration Stories After DeploymentJoin us as we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges service members and their families face when deployment ends and reintegration begins. You’ll hear practical tips from MilSpouses to help navigate the ups and downs of family dynamics and disrupted routines. And find out why open and honest communication ahead of the big homecoming can make all the difference for a smooth transition.
You’ll also learn creative ways for maintaining connection with your service member when they’re deployed, such as helping your children create a “kisses for Daddy” jar and care packages. Most importantly, find out why it’s i...
2025-02-0526 minMilitary OneSource PodcastHow MilSpouses Can Use AI to Optimize Their Job SearchArtificial intelligence can enhance career development and streamline the job search. Learn about using AI to develop a personalized career pathway, identify skills gaps and transferable skills, practice for interviews, tailor resumes to individual positions and much more.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Quelonda McCrae, a Navy spouse and career coach with the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. Quelonda talks about how SECO can help military spouses harness the power of AI for career planning and professional development while maintaining their authenticity.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about the career and education...
2025-01-2921 min
Pad Wives Assemble - Unfiltered9. Christmas Special! Gift Ideas, Bra Heists & Holiday LaughsPodcast Episode Description:Get ready for the Padwives Assemble Christmas Special, where we’re bringing you all the festive cheer, cheeky laughs, and a few juicy secrets you won’t want to miss! In this holiday episode, we’re diving into everything from our favourite traditions, gift ideas and some interesting stories...We start off by sharing some brilliant budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas from small businesses, including JayJays Brecon, Soldier on Coffee, Melted Moments, and Accessories by Jenni—all run by fellow Milspouses and veterans. Whether you're looking for something unique or a thoughtful stocking stuffer...
2024-12-0953 min
Hot Mess Mil MomSI'd like to buy a vowel!
I'll take Army jibberish for $500 Alex! There are acronyms for almost everything. They are used to abbreviate, save time, save energy, save ink, whatever else is needed to save! If you do not understand what they mean, they are completely useless. As we nod and smile while our soldiers talk, we are clueless. Today we play a little educational game of "Guess the acronym!" Maybe you learn a little something with us? Maybe you know everything, and find out we are idiots? Either way, laugh and enjoy the f$ckery with us as we take the next step in...
2024-10-181h 25
Tactical Treasures PodcastTactical Treasures: Sarah RagoneOn this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Sarah Ragone-USAF MilSpouse and the Associate Director of Corporate Sponsorships at Hire Heroes USA! Tune in to this episode to hear about Sarah’s very special Tactical Treasure, the great resources that are provided for Veterans and MilSpouses at Hire Heroes USA, and about the great piece of advice that she has for her fellow MilSpouses.
2024-10-1628 min
Duty Station Download15. Discover This Sizzling Real Estate Market | San Antonio | Duty Station Download | Lindsey Litton | Part 2Curious about one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation? Join us as we explore the vibrant and dynamic city of San Antonio, Texas! ✨
San Antonio is more than just the Alamo and the River Walk—it's a thriving city with a rich cultural heritage, a strong military presence, and a welcoming community perfect for milspouses and their families. Whether you're PCS'ing here or considering it for your next investment, this episode is a must-watch!
2024-06-2410 min
Work From Home with Kimber176. Career Empowerment for Remote MilspousesAs military spouses, we often face unique challenges in balancing our careers and family life, but what if I told you there’s an employer out there dedicated to supporting military families like never before? Today, I'm excited to share an inspiring story about an employer who not only hires military spouses but also provides pathways for upward mobility and crucial support during tough times. Today, I’m sharing the inspiring journey of Regan, a military spouse who found stability, growth and flexibility with Travelers. 00:00 Intro00:54 Win Pr...
2024-06-1314 min
Work From Home with Kimber167. Unleash Your Remote Career Potential at TurboTaxShow Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 167 We’re turning tax season into money-making season. Discover an amazing opportunity where you can make the bulk of your yearly income in just a few months! I'm revealing how you can become a federally authorized tax expert, even if you're starting from scratch.I know what you're thinking – taxes? But trust me, it's way cooler than you might think. Why? You'll be helping people navigate their taxes while earning some serious cash. Plus, you'll have the chance to be your own boss and work on y...
2024-04-1407 min
Work From Home with Kimber165. Maximize Your Employer Benefits - No CapShow Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 165 VirtForce supports milspouses in the full spectrum of work, from remote gig-based and project-based work all the way to on-site hourly and salary work. That’s why we are kicking off a series where military spouses can understand what their retirement savings plan options are no matter where they fall on the work spectrum. In Part 1 of this series, we have accredited financial advisor, Kate Horrell, revealing the secrets to maximizing your company’s retirement savings plan as a W-2 employee. Don't let these money-makers slip...
2024-04-1410 min
Stationed with StoriesCounseling Support + More for Milspouses! S3E6. On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, talks about the value of militaryonesoure.mil, and reads an original flash fiction piece entitled "Working up an Appetite". You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:24 #topic: 9:55, #story 22:12
2024-04-0826 min
Beyond The FrontlineAnna Larson - An Expert on the Military Spouse TransitionAnna Larson is a woman who wears many hats. As an expert on the military spouse transition as they cross over from active duty to civilian life. It is her mission to create opportunities for connection, support, and provide resources for milspouses going through the retirement process.
Anna also co-host the 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat - a small business/entrepreneur livestream and podcast where Anna and Selena bring on experts that show you how to do business better (and WAY more fun.)
Follow Anna on LinkedIn
Tune into our CHW...
2024-03-2059 min
Military Homeschool Moms PodcastEncouragement for Moms Homeschooling through Military DeploymentEpisode #28- For the military spouse who is trying to hold the family together on the homefront, deployments are challenging, to say the least. Add homeschooling to the mix, and it can be positively overwhelming. On this episode, Crystal shares encouragement and advice from milspouses who have been there for the mom who is homeschooling while her spouse is deployed.
Homeschooling provides consistency and stability in the midst of military life. Plus, it offers flexibility. Want to travel or relocate temporarily during a deployment? No problem. Your homeschool goes with you wherever you go. Your kids won’t...
2024-03-0716 minTactical Treasures PodcastTactical Treasures: Molly Rose SpeedWelcome back to Tactical Treasures! A podcast sharing the stories of Veterans, Military Family members, and patriotic Military supporters that have been impacted by specific items in their lives.On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Molly Rose Speed, US Air Force Milspouse, having been awarded the Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing Spouse of the Year Award, and founder of The Virtual Assistant Academy! Tune in to this episode to hear about Molly Rose’s Tactical Treasure and how she is working to create flexible and fully remote work opportunities for her fellow MilSpouses!
2023-10-1821 minStationed with StoriesSelf-Care for Milspouses*S2E26. On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews Book Lovers by Emily Henry, talks about self care for military spouses, and reads an original flash fiction piece entitled "The Summer It All Changed." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:45 #topic: 8:06, #story 21:47
2023-07-3123 minStationed with StoriesSelf Care for MilspousesS2E26. On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews Book Lovers by Emily Henry, talks about self care for military spouses, and reads an original flash fiction piece entitled "The Summer It All Changed." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:45 #topic: 8:06, #story 21:49
2023-07-3123 minStationed with StoriesMilspouses Can't Shop Local?S2E20. On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott, talks about the difficulty of shopping local as a military spouse, and reads an original flash fiction piece entitled "MJ Does Not Like Pickles." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:12 #topic: 10:39, #story 19:48
2023-06-1926 minMilitary OneSource PodcastForeign-Born Military SpousesLearn about the adjustments foreign-born military spouses might need to make, including becoming familiar with different cultures while adapting to military life, as well as the benefits and challenges that can arise during a PCS to another country. You’ll also learn about the U.S. Air and Space Force Key Spouse Program, what it entails, and the personalized support it provides to MilSpouses.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Nikki Erb, an Air Force spouse born in the Philippines, who draws on her experience to help other foreign-born spouses adjust to military life in a new country.
Visit Military OneSource at...
2023-06-1217 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastShine Through the Struggle with Candus Griffin and Mary MonroseIf you haven’t noticed, we don’t hold anything back on this podcast!
I’ll talk about the hard feelings of moving around the globe, the ups and downs of deployment, and the silver linings of every situation. Which is why I wanted to invite not one, but two, very authentic speakers to the podcast.
This week we’re talking to Candus Griffin and Mary Monroe, the masterminds behind the Shine Sis podcast. These ladies do not shy away from the rough realities of life, including how hard it is to maintain a flourishing career as...
2023-06-0343 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastDecoding Enneagram Typing With Kellie ArtisEnneagram typing can be tricky for people in the military lifestyle.
The frequent relocation, changes to plans, and being separated from your spouse can make you look like an Enneagram type you may not recognize. But that’s also not a bad thing, funnily enough. It’s a learning tool in and of itself!
This is why me and my guest, Kellie Artis, love the enneagram framework! You always have a core type, which never changes, but as we move through life’s stressors, our strategies change, and learning which traits and charact...
2023-05-2056 minStationed with StoriesI Forgot Milspouse Appreciation Day!S2E15. On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews The Island of Sea Women: A Novel by Lisa See, talks about how Military Spouse Appreciation Day snuck up on her and how milspouses can best get their appreciation on that special day, and reads an original flash fiction piece entitled "We're Just Getting Started." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:04 #topic 9:58, #story 18:30
2023-05-1722 min
MILMO ShowMilitary Spouse Skills You Can Use to Get PaidMilitary spouses face career challenges at every turn impacting their ability to make money and build their earning power. There's a lot of career pivoting involved for milspouses but what if you already have a skillset that can help you make money no matter where the military sends you. In this episode, military spouse Molly Rose Speed shares skills military spouses can leverage to make money, how to translate them into getting paid, and how to know your worth and set prices. Molly Rose is an expert in creating what everyone wants more of -- ti...
2023-05-0830 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastHow He’s Creating Milspouse Communities with Matthew ShanksHave you ever felt lonely and wanted to call your milspouse friends, but put down the phone because you were afraid they’d be too busy to talk?
You want to keep in touch with your friends all around the world but you just don’t know how.
This is exactly the problem our guest Mathew Shanks is solving for us today.
Mathew hopped on a call (or three 😅) with me to talk about how he created communities halfway around the world when he had none.
Matthew Shanks is a milit...
2023-04-221h 05
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastThe Perspective of a Male Milspouse With Chris MolinaThis week we are switching it up and speaking to male milspouse and Marine Corps veteran, Chris Molina! Chris is a girl dad and a leadership coach who finds himself navigating the female-dominated milspouse space. Chris and I discuss his experience as a milspouse, why he loves being a girl dad to his daughter, and his passion for understanding code-switching in every environment.
As a man in the female-dominated milspouse world, Chris feels the sense of isolation that many milspouses can relate to due to relocation, overseas assignments, and separation from friends and family. Chris shares a...
2023-03-251h 05
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastAlleviating Food Insecurity as a Late Career Milspouse With Monica BassetIf you're catching this episode in real time, vote for me for the AFI Military Spouse of the Year® here (and thank you! ♥️):
https://msoy.afi.org/profiles/2023-jayla-rae-ardelean
...Everyone get ready for a dose of inspiration on what Late Career Milspouses are capable of!
2022 AFI Army Spouse of the Year®, Monica Basset entered military life in her 30's, and has never stopped building community wherever they've been stationed since! As an advocate for fighting military food insecurity, her passion is truly infectious. This conversation will educate you and inspire you all...
2023-02-1044 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastSingle Mom in Construction Turned Late Career Milspouse With Tonia RiversTalking with Tonia felt like an inspiring pep talk on vulnerability, how to make career pivots, and relationship woes I didn't even know I needed! Please enjoy her spirit ♥️
Topics we cover:
👉🏻Where Tonia was at with her relationship history as a single mom when meeting her service member
👉🏻What it's like to be a black female mother in the construction industry, and how she pivoted to keep her career
👉🏻Her experience with seasoned spouses
👉🏻Tonia's beautiful permission slip to fellow Late Career Milspouses
This is Episode #7 of The Hea...
2023-01-2830 minTactical Treasures PodcastTactical Treasures: Shannon DegiglioWelcome back to Tactical Treasures! A podcast sharing the stories of Veterans and Military Family members that have been impacted by specific items in their lives.On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy interviews Shannon Degiglio: Army Veteran and MilSpouse and the current Business Development Officer for Veterans at the SBA! Tune in to this episode to hear about Shannon's Tactical Treasure, her experience both serving in the Military for 20+ years and being a MilSpouse, and the work that is doing at the Small Business Administration to bring education and opportunities to her fellow Veterans and MilSpouses!
2023-01-1827 min
Work From Home with Kimber155. #Hired: Just Ask to Go RemoteShow Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 155
If you don’t ask, you’ll never know! When you get orders to your next duty station, just ask your current employer if you can take your job remote. The answer could be yes!
When milspouse Kayla Hulme learned she was moving, she wrote a proposal to her boss detailing how she could continue to excel in her career if she could take her job with her. And you guessed it, her employer agreed!
Tune in to hear firsthand from Kayla about this major win for milspouses and remote...
2022-12-1618 min
OV Boss BabesEpisode #108 - Gut Health & Bowel Movements with Skylar Nesbitt, Registered NutritionistRegistered Nutritionist Skylar Nesbitt
empowers and educates her clients to improve their health beyond just healthy eating habits. She helps clients with their health and well-being through nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, meal prep, and more.
Being a milspouse herself, Skylar Nesbitt understands the different stressors that it can have, dealing with moves, deployments, feeling of isolation, the anxiety, lack of sleep and more... and shares her own experiences, as well as different resources for other milspouses in Petawawa can utilize.
In this episode, we talk:
🍎 What holistic nutrition is and how Skylar can help you feel your best with food
🥦 How st...
2022-12-1256 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastGetting Resourceful as a Late Career Milspouse With Manda Lynn McVeyGet ready to discuss how and why Late Career Milspouses are nowhere near the default messaging for milspouses, and why we should care about this!
The future of this category of milspouses is in our hands, and my guest today shares her infinite wisdom on how to get resourceful.
This is Episode #6 of The Heart of a Milspouse Podcast series highlighting Late Career Milspouse/Milso stories + their experiences ♥️
Topics we cover:
👉🏻How Manda Lynn was backed into a professional corner, and where she took it from there...
2022-12-0348 minMilitary Homeschool Moms PodcastEncouragement for Moms Homeschooling through Military DeploymentEpisode #28- For the military spouse who is trying to hold the family together on the homefront, deployments are challenging, to say the least. Add homeschooling to the mix, and it can be positively overwhelming. On this episode, Crystal shares encouragement and advice from milspouses who have been there for the mom who is homeschooling while her spouse is deployed.
Homeschooling provides consistency and stability in the midst of military life. Plus, it offers flexibility. Want to travel or relocate temporarily during a deployment? No problem. Your homeschool goes with you wherever you go. Your kids won’t...
2022-11-2916 minStationed with StoriesNot Celebrating Thanksgiving?On this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, talks milspouses taking Thanksgiving traditions off this year, and shares an original flash fiction piece entitled "Last Day at an Old School." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:00, #topic 8:25, #story 16:00
2022-11-2120 min
Work From Home with Kimber150. Fed Up with Low Milspouse PayShow Notes | October 25, 2022 | Episode 150
You know what boils our blood? Military spouses not getting paid what they are worth. Highly educated and qualified people are going from making $100,000 a year to no more than $70,000 when they become a military spouse. What?! That’s crazy and unfair.
Career-driven milspouses should not have to take a pay cut because they are working remotely or will PCS with their service member every few years. It is wrong to put a cap on military spouse pay because of the sacrifices they must make as a military family.
In this sp...
2022-10-2650 minStationed with StoriesExtra, Extra, Read All About This DRAMAOn this episode, host Kelicia Hollis Jessie reviews The Wide Circumference of Love by Marita Golden, talks milspouses airing their drama with others on social media, and shares a flash *non-fiction* piece entitled "Eyes Wide Open." You can skip around as long as you stick around! #bookreview 1:00, #topic 6:53, #story 16:29
2022-10-1020 min
More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind90. Struggling to Make Friends? 5 Ways to Combat Loneliness and Find Community as a Military SpouseStruggling to make friends? You're not alone.
I've heard from many military spouses lately that finding true connection and community is a challenge. And I haven't just heard it...I've felt it myself as we moved from one duty station to another this summer.
If you've gone through a PCS this summer, this is probably something you've felt too. Even if you haven't moved recently, the last few years have made making new in-person connections even more challenging for milspouses.
New relationships take time to develop. It can feel exhausting living in a nev...
2022-07-1821 minMilitary Homeschool Moms PodcastSelf-Care for the Homeschooling Military SpouseEpisode #5- Self-Care for the Homeschooling Military Spouse
Self-care has become a fashionable buzzword in our culture. Still, as guest Dr. Sharita Knobloch points out, self-care deserves a key place in the life of every homeschooling military spouse.
Seasoned Army wife and former homeschool mom, Dr. Sharita Knobloch, joins Crystal Niehoff this week to discuss the importance of self-care for homeschooling military spouses. Self-care is a commonly used phrase nowadays, but what does it really mean in practice? Sharita shares her definition of the term and gives tips for creating a doable self-care routine for w...
2022-06-2121 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastHow Being a Late Career Milspouse Affects Your Marriage With Dr. Lindsay CavanaghJoin me for a fun + candid conversation with Lindsay! As Late Career Milspouses, hear us bond over how we have pivoted our careers AND marriages countless times!
This is Episode #1 of a brand new series highlighting Late Career Milspouse stories + experiences ❤️.
Questions we cover:
👉🏻Intro to how you and your husband met, and where you were at in life when y'all met
👉🏻What are some particular challenges you've experienced as a Late Career Milspouse?
👉🏻When we use this term "Late Career Milspouse", how do you see this helping oth...
2022-06-1855 min
MilSpouse HouseA Summer Farewell: An End To MilSpouse House First SeasonHello MilSpouses! Thank you all for an amazing first season of MilSpouse House! As we close this season, we look back on all the amazing stories we've shared, what we've learned and what we hope for the future.From our house to yours, have a great summer!***Are you struggling to win your VA disability claim? Check out VA Claims Insider! Schedule your FREE 30-minute, no-obligation Discovery Call with a team member! Click here now!!Get FREE VA claim resources at our website:https://vaclaimsinsider.com/
2022-06-1329 min
The American MilSpouseMeet Ashley GAshley Gutermuth is a stand-up comedian and actor who gives excellent advice to military spouses on the internet. Ashley is a fellow spouse. She is also the winner of the Tonight Show's Seinfeld challenge, which is, we think, just super cool. She does such a great job of offering hilarious advice for military spouses and helps you remember to take it all in stride.
Do you embrace the craziness of life through comedy? Don't miss this episode as we chat with Ashley Gutermuth about how she uses many online platforms to encourage, educate and influence through humor...
2022-06-0655 minMilSpouse HouseWhy Military Marriages Fail And How To Save YoursWe all know the statistics. We hear horror stories, but how do we nurture our military marriages? What steps do we take to bring love back into our relationships? How do we journey through the hard times together without growing apart?Too often we hear from military couples who want to stay together but aren't sure how to get started on the path of forgiveness and understanding. Join us today as we share with you what we have learned in our own marriages, the challenges we still face, and the advice we have picked up...
2022-05-1638 min
MilHousing Nation152 - Growing a Mil Spouse Friendly CareerJoin Heather Campbell as she hosts the first of many podcasts on MilHousing Nation. She is joined by fellow MilSpo Sonia Ramirez-Garza to talk all the things to help grow a MilSpo friendly career! From starting with your priorities, strategically volunteering to finding a work life balance that fits with your family, this episode offers plenty of nuggets to take away when you're considering jumping back into the workforce.
Don't forget to take advantage of one year of LinkedIn Premium and Linkedin Learning for FREE currently being offered to military spouses at https://socialimpact.linkedin.c...
2022-05-1019 min
Deployment PillarsEpisode 4: Becky Hoy- Deployment Advice for the Child-Free MilspouseWELCOME TO THE DEPLOYMENT PILLARS PODCAST!Your hosts Joanna & Becky are the creators of PILLAR- the digital retreat for deployment countdowns. We share the best deployment advice for military spouses from people who have been there, done that and got the homecoming kiss.You'll hear us reference the "digital guide" during some of our episodes! To get your very own deployment countdown workbook and digital guide (plus so much more) join us at the next PILLAR retreat!Grab your completely free ticket for the next PILLAR- the digital retreat for deployment countdowns at...
2022-04-0716 min
MILMO ShowR. Riveter: Helping Milspouse Earn MoneyMaking money as a military spouse is a mission in itself. We all know milspouse un and underemployment takes its toll on a military family's budget. To tackle the challenge many milspouses are thinking outside the box to create their own earning power. My guests did just a thing but on a big scale. In this episode, I talk with Lisa Bradley and Cameron Cruse the founders of the uber-successful handbag company, R. Riveter about creating income through entrepreneurship. Saying they're a handbag company is an understatement of their brand. Cameron and Lisa not only created a...
2022-03-0733 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastHow Story Illuminates Your Core Message With Sally ZOur experiences as milspouses are connected to huge ideas—global, political, and sociological—all the way down to a personal level, and in conversation one on one with each other. To put it plainly: we navigate a lot. We can use stories to demonstrate our cornerstone military life experiences, and to persuade our audiences to take action alongside us as leaders.
In this episode, you will earn how and why partnering with your audience’s imagination is different with writing, and then with speaking. The act of writing your story down can be cathartic…But then when those wo...
2022-03-0355 minMilSpouse HouseHow To Keep Calm During Real World ConflictsMilspouses are feeling uncertain and stressed about the current state of affairs. We want to check in with you and see how you're doing. We know that it's hard right now, but we want to be here for each other.You are not alone. Let us be your battle buddy as we navigate through these uncertain times together. We will check in with each other every week on how we’re doing and what we can do better next time. Our goal is to help make life easier for all military sp...
2022-03-0326 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastWhat it's Like to Mix PCS Season With DeploymentWelcome to a candid and jam-packed conversation with Certified Life Coach, Kayla Lyon. Kayla and I discuss what it's like to make the ultimate military life cocktail: 1 part PCS, 1 part deployment. Join us as we answer the question, "How do we even do this?" when the responsibility to move falls mostly on us as milspouses while our spouses are deployed.
Hint: we will always figure it out!
In this episode, we mention Tricare-covered therapy by Doctor on Demand and the Enneagram (are you shocked?); get your free Enneagram Milspouse Guide here.
2022-02-261h 05Work From Home with Kimber132. Coffee & Connect with Freedom Learning GroupShow Notes | February 14, 2022 | Episode 132
How did a former college basketball coach turned military spouse become the CEO of a company? That journey is just one example of how education services provider Freedom Learning Group is making it possible for milspouses to reenter the workforce and continue their careers.
Recently, we held a Coffee & Connect sponsored by Freedom Learning Group, a 100% remote military family-owned company. In this one-on-one virtual chat, we brought VirtForce members together with Freedom Learning Group's leadership team, including their CEO Elizabeth O'Brien, their heads of recruitment and talent acquisition, and two military spouses who are thriving in remote car...
2022-02-1457 minMilSpouse HouseWorking from home changed our lives! It can change yours, too.Have you ever wanted to work from home but thought it was too difficult or unrealistic? Numerous people desire the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with working in your pajamas, but few actually take advantage. Why? It's simple: because they don't know how! Join Molly and Erin as these two work-from home milspouses share their secrets on creating a life where no matter what time zone, weather condition or pandemic — you can still get the work done, be successful and get paid!Check out these helpful resources and start working from home to...
2022-02-1028 min
Veteran On the MoveFreelance Opportunities for Veterans with VetGigsThis week Joe is joined by Army Veteran Brett Currier. Brett is the founder of VetGigs, an online marketplace that connects Veteran freelancers with companies looking to hire professional service contractors. While working as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, Brett saw the disconnect in the market between qualified Veterans and employers looking to hire them. In this episode he shares with Joe what skills companies are looking for and how VetGigs can help Veterans with skill gaps through training. Brett also discusses his own military transition and experiences as an entrepreneur.
Check out VetGigs here.
About Our Guest
Brett Cur...
2022-01-2431 minWork From Home with Kimber129. #Hired: Trust the VirtForce SystemShow Notes | January 24, 2022 | Episode 129
"Trust the system." That's something milspouse Christine Falvo has learned in her new role working remotely for Travelers, and the same applies for VirtForce.
"Trust what you see on VirtForce," she says. The jobs are solid. They have been vetted. VirtForce has done the work. If you see an opportunity that interests you - apply!
VirtForce was created to help milspouses like Christine learn to systemize the remote work process. The primary goal is to streamline access to vetted virtual employment that will complement the mobile military lifestyle.
Christine found just that, and she sees the payoff es...
2022-01-2413 minMilSpouse HouseDiscovering your self worth!How do you measure your self worth? When you strip away the titles of spouse, parent, co-worker, friend… who are you? How do you measure your personal value? Don't worry! We have asked ourselves the same questions! We often put all of our energy into helping those we love and keeping our homes in running order. We define ourselves as who we are to other people. But who are you to yourself? How are you growing your relationship with yourself? It is important to be your own cheerleader and rediscover yourself as an individual. In thi...
2022-01-2033 minMilSpouse HouseJust say NO!After today MilSpouse House will be airing on THURSDAYS! We are excited to continue our journey together through 2022, so make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don't miss another episode!Reclaim your power with us this week as Erin and Molly emphasize the importance of saying no and setting boundaries. Sometimes, we try so hard to be everything to everyone all the time. As milspouses we strive to be a support system for our spouse, a great parent, good friend, close to family back home, leader of our small group, the go-to person for new...
2022-01-1224 min
The Morning Formation Podcast3 Simple Steps for MilSpouses to Publish & Grow Social Media Influence with Rietta BokshaShoot me a message!Who says military spouses can’t also have their own business, write pages and pages of inspiring books, be a social media influencer to thousands, and all while running the household when the military spouse is away either in the field, or on a combat deployment?In time’s past, military spouses were known to have their hands full with taking care of the kids, managing the daily household tasks, running or operating the Family Readiness Groups, and many also held down a full-time hourly/salary jobs!Today’s milita...
2021-12-3043 min
The Heart of a Milspouse PodcastHealth Struggles + Solutions During Deployment with Ashleigh MageeJoin my conversation with certified wellness and life coach for military women, Ashleigh Magee!
We chat about experiencing deployment from both ends of the spectrum, setting health and wellness goals during deployment, and what piece of permission Ashleigh would like to extend to milspouses.
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2021-11-1429 minMilSpouse HouseUhh....Where is my husband???Erin and Molly talk about their experiences with unexpected training, deployments, and never having an answer to what are your plans for next week!Curl up with your favorite beverage and get ready to laugh with these amazing MilSpouses! Check out our other channels!Instagram: milspouse_houseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/milspousehouseWebsite: milspousehouse.vaclaimsinsider.comIs your spouse struggling to win their VA disability claim? Help your service member and check out VA Claims Insider! Schedule your FREE 30-minute, no-obligation Discovery Call with a team member...
2021-11-1035 min
Rich State of Mind PodcastEpisode 62: Networking and Negotiating For Your Dream Job ft. Super Julie BraunSuper Julie Braun (please call her SJ) is the Founder & CEO of Super Purposes™, a company that takes fear and formality out of the career search. They help people get the job and salary they deserve regardless of their challenges. She works with Veterans, MilSpouses, stay-at-home parents, immigrants, folks from the LGBTQIA community, people with addictions or alcoholism, formerly incarcerated individuals, people who have lost their passion for what they do, and people with disabilities - learning physical or psychiatric. Her company has helped over 16,000 people with their online courses, “How to Get a Job in 12 Weeks!” Check out their...
2021-10-041h 03
The Choosing Brave PodcastS2 E11 How We Beat Imposter Syndrome and Move Forward as a Late Career Milspouse with Jayla Rae Ardelean“I’m passionate about breaking military spouses out of imposter syndrome because all it’s doing is holding us back as a community. We are all truly connected by one thing: our spouse chose to serve...and we are just trying to do our best alongside them.”
Not only does Jayla Rae Ardelean offer insights into breaking free from imposter syndrome, she also speaks on the challenges and unique perspective late career milspouses face, and advocates for how the military spouse community can utilize mentorship. She shares, “the process of coming back to yourself is the hardest thing to d...
2021-09-281h 00
Work From Home with Kimber118. Intuit’s Free Bookkeeping Cert for MilspousesShow Notes | September 7, 2021 | Episode 118
If you've been struggling with the experience paradox, we've got a way to overcome it - experience requirements are #canceled at QuickBooks Live because Intuit's new 80-hour bookkeeping certification is officially here.
This course sets the standard for bookkeeping in the US, and it can help you erase some experience requirements that may be holding you back. In this episode, we're telling you everything you need to know about this four-course program that is available right now through Coursera and FREE to the military community.
Tune in to hear how you can overcome lack of education, lack of...
2021-09-0738 min
Mission OrientedJarrod H. Smith - Navy Officer & Founder of Liberty Accelerator Programs Jarrod H. Smith - Navy Officer, Military Transition Expert & Founder of Liberty Accelerator Program Jarrod H. Smith is a U.S. Naval Officer, "Military Transition" Expert, and the founder of the Liberty Accelerator Program. Jarrod is an active duty U.S. Navy Commander. His supply chain and logistics career and leadership experience has taken him around the world with the submarine force and naval aviation, and resulted in a unique perspective on this topic, because the military doesn't transition, people do. His operational experience and two masters degrees led to the realization that "We're doing transition all...
2021-06-0136 min
At Home With SpouseLinkA Day in the Life: The Many Hats MilSpouses WearAAFMAA’s SpouseLink Ambassadors discuss the many roles they fill as Military Spouses. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to hear how they juggle their careers, home, and family all while managing PCS moves and deployments. We’re sure you can relate!
2021-04-1427 min
The American MilSpouseMeet PoppyPoppy is an Australian-born American MilSpouse currently living in England. She is a flight Paramedic/Rescue Specialist as well as a technical writer. We got the chance to talk about her experience as a foreign spouse and some of the surprising challenges that come with it. We also discuss getting married a little bit later than most of the MilSpouses she has met and how, as an extremely independent person, she has adjusted to this lifestyle. We have a really insightful discussion about bumping up against the glass ceiling in Australia as well. So much new and fascinating info...
2021-04-1254 minWork From Home with Kimber98. How to Get Your Next Career Cert Paid ForShow Notes | April 5, 2021 | Episode 98
This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partner Stay at Home Profit.
Are you hesitating to pursue your next career certification due to cost or confusion about how to qualify for the exam? We’ve been there!
You may be thinking how am I going to fund my next career advancement in the middle of a PCS, raising my kids or figuring out how to pivot my career?
While certifications come with a fee, they are worth it! Certifications are an investment in your future. They often have a direct correlation to your next salar...
2021-04-0539 minThe American MilSpouseMeet BiancaBianca is a Navy spouse, dog mom, and fellow podcaster. She hosts a podcast called @pleasedontkickmeout where she chats with her guests about imposter syndrome, which we touch on in this episode as well. Bianca is such a fun and energetic person and I loved learning about her preconceived notions about the military and milspouses as well as what she's learned since joining our crew. Show her podcast some love and enjoy the episode!
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2021-03-291h 05
MilSpouse Conversations - THEE ConversationIntimacy and CommunicationBig thank you to DadJonz for sponsoring this episode of Milspouse Conversations. DadJonz is a huge supporter of the military spouse community.Courtney Boyer, owner of Stepping Stones Coaching shared some great information about Intimacy in our previous podcast episode. Head over and take a listen or view the interview on our Milspouse Conversations Youtube channel. This episode of Milspouse Conversations is led by our Marketing Director and conversation starter Rebecca Hyde. When Rebecca isn't advocating for better mental health for military families, she is either spending time with her husband and three kids or w...
2021-02-2052 min
Observation PostCareer Fairs, Employment Assistance, and Veteran StereotypesA few news stories this week, followed by an editorial on veteran stereotypes. If you want to get involved with the podcast, give feedback, etc, please email joe@theveteranpodcast.com. LinksNational Virtual Career FairPut on by Recruit Military, and sponsored by Disabled Veterans of America, Tuesday, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm EST (9am - 1pm PST).https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=9b7f7243-77c2-4a7d-adbc-ac71017a998aEmployment Assistance Workshops for Transitioning Military SpousesThe U.S. Department of Labor h...
2021-02-1506 minAt Home With SpouseLinkWill You Be My Servicemember? Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the MilitaryAAFMAA’s SpouseLink Ambassadors discuss how they keep the romance alive whether their servicemember spouse is at home or overseas. From love notes to gag gifts to gift cards, you’ll hear how these MilSpouses have learned to express their love. You might even come away with some Valentine’s Day ideas of your own.
2021-02-1028 min
MilSpouse CoffeeHouseMilspouseology: The Science of Being a Military SpouseLeslie and Britni chat with Becca from Milspouseology, " a collective group of military spouses who are striving to create a place for other spouses to get the help and resources with ease. Please, message us so we can connect you with one of our volunteer specialists."
Check out Milspouseology's inclusive Facebook group for milspouses, where drama is NOT allowed.
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2020-11-2700 min
Twenty One Gun Podcast#49 The Soup Sandwich with special guests - The Behind the Service PodcastDisclaimer - My microphone audio was messed up so apologies for sound quality! All guest audio came out fine! Soup Sandwich #5 - Tonight we had on the women of The Behind the Service Podcast, a show dedicated to America's unsung heroes - Milspouses! From their FB page: "Behind the men and women who serve our country and go on to become veterans are the family members who stay up nights praying, fill out mountains of endless paperwork, scour the internet researching experimental services and patiently love them back together again. If that’s you, we wa...
2020-09-071h 01
Coffee N° 5 with Lara SchmoismanBalancing Teaching, Working Out, Love and Motherhood with Jennifer O’SheaSend us a textWhen becoming a mother, your schedule may go out of control and sometimes it’s hard to find a balance between your own personal life and taking care of your child at the same time. Today’s guest, Jennifer O’Shea, knows exactly how that feels and that’s why she created her own blog called “Teach.Workout.Love,” a Working Mom Blog Community for all busy moms and milspouses. Jennifer wanted to create an outlet for moms to share their creativity and inspiration on balancing life, motherhood stories, and staying healthy and fit.
2020-09-0123 min
15 {Ish} Minute Coffee Chat with Anna + Selena05: Legacy: Moms, MilSpouses + BusinessOur special Mother's Day edition of 15 Minute Coffee Chat features Lynette and MaryAnne - our moms.
Join us as we discover how the legacy of these amazingly strong women has permeated every aspect of who we are. Follow along with us as we discuss how we are "just like our mothers."
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2020-08-2838 min
MilSpouse CoffeeHouseBonus: Boldly Hires MilSpouses for Remote Work!Leslie and Britni chat with Devin Drake, fellow milspouse and Recruitment Manager at Boldly. Find out what kind jobs, experience, and what you need to do to apply for a job at Boldly!
Why Military Spouses Love Working with Boldly
For some it's taking their job with them wherever their latest posting takes them. For some it's maintaining their own career in a role that fits their flexible lifestyle. For everyone it's the competitive pay, the flexible schedule and work focused on their area of expertise: executive assistance, book-keeping, marketing, project-management etc. The Boldly...
2020-08-2821 min
MilSpouse CoffeeHouseFeeling Homesick (& PCS-ing during a Pandemic)In the Season 4 opener, Leslie & Britni discuss how you can feel homesick for a duty station you thought you hated...until you moved away. What do you do when you feel homesick?
Also discussed is the difficulty of PCS-ing during a pandemic. Normally, we advise to "get involved with the community and meet people", but that's exactly what you're NOT supposed to do during this time of the "New Normal". Moving to a new (or returning) can be stressful and lonely, and is amplified during this time of social isolation. What are some ways to...
2020-08-2125 minThe American MilSpouseMeet LindseeLindsee is an incredible stay at home mom raising (and growing!) kiddos to be strong, loving little humans. She also supports her fighter pilot husband like an absolute pro. In this episode we talk about the parts of our everyday life as MilSpouses that tend to be countercultural and we also delve into the challenges of creating your own identity while so much of your being revolves around your spouse’s career.
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2020-06-2757 min
That Entrepreneur LifeEpisode 18 - Overcoming the Challenge of Finding the Right Virtual Team Members with Kimber HillJoin Andrew Lees and Clint McPherson with Kimber Hill as she talks about finding the right virtual team members. Kimber is the founder of VirtForce, bridging the gap between active-duty spouses and remote career opportunities. She shares the valuable lessons she’s learned in life and how making decisions and taking chances can bring you places. In this episode, you’ll learn:The value of your identity and being able to adapt. Her life changed when she got married!The various types of work that can be done remotely. It’s not all about customer service and cod...
2020-06-2453 minVeteran On the MoveThe Military Money Expert with Lacey LangfordHey, milspouses! This may be an episode you find extra interesting. We're talking with Lacey Langford, a U.S Air Force Veteran, military spouse, and founder of The Military Money Expert. In this episode, she opens up about her transition out of the military, how being a milspouse and the frustrations that come with that title ultimately drove her to entrepreneurship, and what military families do's and don'ts are to ensure financial stability.
"It's not a question of if, it's when and how much it's going to cost you." - Lacey Langford
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Lacey Langford, AFC® is the found...
2020-06-2228 min
NISPOM Central-Working with National Industrial Security ProgramWorking in a virtual environment with a security clearance.Send us a textI sat down with Kimber Hill of Virtforce.us to discuss how they help military spouses and veterans.I really appreciate their mission of:"We reduce the unemployment rate for Active Duty MilSpouses and Veterans by connecting employers seeking to diversify and distribute their talent network to qualified virtual candidates within the military community."Links and Resources VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify Kimber Hill LinkedIn Jeff Bennett LinkedIn Support the showFS...
2020-04-2522 minWork From Home with Kimber26. Tiger King Video Chat Do’s & Don’tsShow Notes | April 2, 2020 | Episode 026 Hear us out: The Tiger King teaches us how to be our best on video chats like Zoom. We know, that sounds about as far-fetched as believing Carole didn’t kill her husband. On this week's episode, we use hilarious memes and lessons learned from the Tiger King to share with you VirtForce’s 15 Must-Know Zoom Tips. We’re going to prove that you can learn how to be a better remote employee, interviewee, and Zoom video participant just by watching Joe Exotic. Join us for a live Zoom social, where milspouses across the country got together to sha...
2020-04-0245 min
Work From Home with Kimber16. Intuit® Partnership RevealShow Notes | January 30, 2020 | Episode 018
Partner Reveal: Intuit
Are you ready to officially meet our new partner, who is not only providing amazing opportunities for milspouses to start a virtual career but has also been voted one of Fortune 100’s Best Places to Work? Meet Intuit! In this episode, Kimber chats with Intuit Hiring Manager Karina Decker. They take questions from our community, talk about why Intuit truly is such an amazing place to work, and share all the details on two positions Intuit is currently hiring for: QuickBooks Live Expert Bookkeeper and TurboTax Live Tax Expert. If you are looking to...
2020-01-3029 minWork From Home with Kimber13. Flexible, PCS Friendly #JobOpp with Tiny Troops Soccer™Show Notes | January 9, 2020 | Episode 013 Flexible, PCS Friendly #JobOpp with Tiny Troops Soccer Have you struggled since joining this crazy #milspouse life to find flexible employment that you enjoy? Your VirtForce fam has all been there, including Tiny Troops Soccer founder and coach Amy Schweizer. Her desire to find flexible work that could fit into her military lifestyle is what inspired her to create TTS. She chats with VirtForce podcast host Kimber all about flexible work, why Tiny Troops Soccer is such an amazing opportunity for both milspouses and military kiddos, and why you should apply. If you are a...
2020-01-0926 min
Work From Home with Kimber12. TCDI: A Path for Milspouses into Legal and Cyber ServicesShow Notes | December 26, 2019 | Episode 012
TCDI: A Path for Milspouses into Legal and Cyber Services
VirtForce founder Kimber and Caragh Landry, President of Litigation Services at TCDI, sit down to talk about what exactly it is that TCDI provides to their clients and how their commitment to hiring military spouses happened after they accidentally hired a milspouse and started to learn what a powerful community they could tap into. If you are interested in legal or cyber services, this is the episode for you.
If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please...
2019-12-2618 minWork From Home with Kimber11. Let’s Talk Military Taxes with Brandyn CoxShow Notes | December 19, 2019 | Episode 011
Let’s Talk Taxes
Understanding taxes is a foreign concept to most of us. Host Kimber sat down with taxation expert Brandyn Cox from BMC Accounting LLC to discuss 1099 contractors, W2 employees, the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act, and so much more! Brandyn dives into understanding the difference between a W2 wage employee and a 1099 Independent Contractor as well as what you need to know about the two when it comes to filing your taxes.
If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and...
2019-12-1930 minWork From Home with Kimber10. “You are what you speak” with Mark EnglandShow Notes | December 12, 2019 | Episode 010
You Are What You Speak
We all struggle with self-doubt. This week’s episode provides us with the tools and resources needed on how we can reprogram our mind to have architect vocabulary instead of conflict vocabulary. We have all been in a situation where we have talked ourselves out of an opportunity or have experienced self sabotage. TEDx speaker Mark England discusses procabulary and the impact it can have on us when we take away conflict words and replace them with architect words instead.
If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love...
2019-12-1157 minWork From Home with Kimber9. Instantly create a profile with Kara of Instant TeamsShow Notes | December 5, 2019 | Episode 009
Instantly create a profile with Kara of Instant Teams
If you are looking for inspiration, or for something to light a fire in you to finally make that leap into remote work, this is the episode for you. We are diving into a deep discussion with VirtForce Power Partner, Instant Teams! Kimber talks with Kara Smith, who is the Director of Customer Operations for Instant Teams. As an Army spouse and seven year remote career veteran, Kara is a subject matter expert on remote work and personal life balance.
If you are a new listener to V...
2019-12-0520 minWork From Home with Kimber8. Portable & Fulfilling Work in Your Field with Freedom Learning GroupShow Notes | 11.21.2019 | Episode 008
Freedom Learning Group: Portable & Fulfilling Work in Your Field
Finding fulfilling work in your field sometimes seems impossible with virtual employment. Host Kimber sat down with Kristin Arkema from Freedom Learning Group to learn more about what it really means to develop educational content, how Freedom Learning Group is helping military spouses and veterans, and why this is the ideal role to both enhance and develop professional skills in your field.
If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how...
2019-11-2118 minWork From Home with Kimber5. MilSpouses: The Perfect Fit for AiraShow Notes | October 31, 2019 | Episode 005
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How MilSpouses Can Grow In The Agent Role
In this episode, Aira Agent Hiring Manager Kyle Kozlowski sits down with Kimber to talk about why the Agent role is such an exciting opportunity and why Aira has made the commitment to hiring military spouse.
This one-of-a-kind company works to enhance the way low-vision people experience and interact with the world. The mission of Aira is truly about the people. They put their Explorers, the people who you are serving as an Agent, front and center. Aira is all about empowering people to live life on...
2019-10-3139 min