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I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Scott LippertWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO and Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Scott Lippert, the Executive Vice President of Payment Services Operations at U.S. Bank. Scott Lippert is responsible for Customer Experience and Operations for Credit and Debit Cards, Elavon Merchant Acquisition, Corporate Payments, and Treasury Services. These operations include front, middle, and back-office functions in the U.S. and Europe. Prior to joining U.S. Bank in 2020, Lippert worked at USAA for five years, serving as Chief Administration Officer and Head of Shared Services, as well as Chief Strategy Officer for USAA...
2024-09-0619 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Jen & Kirst - Wives of the Armed ForcesWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host and producer Caroline Schafer chats with military spouses Jen & Kirst of Wives of the Armed Forces. Tune in to hear how Jen & Kirst took an unlikely friendship and formed a community of military spouses who have come together to support, inspire, and encourage one another on their military spouse journey. Jen & Kirst would love for you to connect with them: Facebook - Wives of the Armed Forces Instagram - Wives of the Armed Forces To learn how you can become a ven...
2024-06-2828 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Sarah DoranWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host and producer Caroline Schafer chats with veteran and military spouse Sarah Doran about how and why she became an author of children’s books with military children in mind. Tune in to hear how Sarah took an idea and a love for writing and turned the impossible into “I’m possible!” To order a copy of “The Peppered Sky” for a military child in your life, visit Sarah’s Spouse-ly store. You can also help Sarah with her Kickstarter campaign for her next book, “Sleeping Giants,” here. Sarah would love fo...
2024-04-2014 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Michelle JohnsonWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host and producer Caroline Schafer chats with first responder spouse Michelle Johnson about why she started her graphic design marketing business. Tune in to hear how Michelle took the daily stay-at-home mom life, tapped into her creative side, and turned the impossible into “I’m possible!” To order one of her stickers or a custom print, visit Michelle’s Spouse-ly store, MJ Design, today! You connect with Michelle on: MJ Design Instagram MJ Design Spouse-ly Store MJ Design Marketing Facebook To learn ho...
2024-03-2113 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Selena ConmackieWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host and producer Caroline Schafer chats with military spouse Selena Conmackie - CEO of Hauoli Socially Inspired - about why she started her business. Tune in to hear why Selena wants to be your new techie best and how she turned the impossible into “I’m possible!” Selena is a WordPress website designer and also helps small and medium-sized businesses with digital strategy — including social media management, email marketing, and paid ads. Visit her Spouse-ly shop today to learn more! You connect with Selena on: Selena Conmackie's LinkedIn
2024-03-0911 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Mindy King of Heart'felt' TravelsWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host and producer Caroline Schafer chats with veteran and military spouse Mindy King about why she started her embroidery business - Heart'felt' Travels. Tune in to hear how Mindy took a hobby, and art therapy for PTSD, and turned the impossible into “I’m possible!” To order your personalized embroidered gift, visit Mindy’s Spouse-ly store - Heartfelt Travels today! You connect with Mindy on: Heartfelt Travels Facebook Heartfelt Travels Instagram To learn how you can become a vendor or support our...
2024-02-2908 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible interview with Evan & Shannon Kaufman from WeVettWelcome, listeners! In this episode, CEO and Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Evan & Shannon Kaufman about their entrepreneurial journey to help fellow military families bring consistency through homeownership. But what we love most is their shared passion for helping others, which makes them a true powerhouse couple all around! Tune in to hear how Evan & Shannon turn the impossible into “I’m possible” and, in this case, “We’re possible”- plus learn about all of their different services and how they continue to build and grow their business! You can connect with WeVett on: WeVet...
2024-02-2126 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Travis SitesWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Travis Sites about his Spouse-ly shop - Reinvented Woodworks. Travis shares his story of taking the impossible and making it “I’m possible.” You can connect with Travis on: Reinvented Woodworks Instagram To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All information provided is property of Spouse-ly. ...
2024-02-0919 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Alison BellWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with service provider Alison Bell about her Spouse-ly shop - Alison Bell Photography. Alison shares her story of taking the impossible and making it “I’m possible.” You can connect with Alison on: Alison Bell Photography Alison Bell Photography To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All inf...
2024-01-1912 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Kimberly BrancheWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Kimberly Branche about her Spouse-ly shop - Branche Basu Boutique. Kimberly shares her story of taking the impossible and making it “I’m possible.” You can connect with Kimberly on: Branche Basu Boutique Instagram Kimberly Branche LinkedIn To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All info...
2024-01-1222 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Erin & Mike of Peony & BirchWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendors Erin and Mike - a husband and wife team. Mike works full time as a firefighter and Erin is a nurse. In their spare time, they love to design and create unique and special products. Each product is personally hand-crafted after an order is placed. This is the perfect time to order for Christmas at their Spouse-ly shop -Peony & Birch Co. We are so grateful that Mike and Erin took the time to share their “I’m possible” story with us! You can co...
2023-10-1413 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Sam ThurmanWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Sam Thurman, Head of Risk Operations at Elavon • U.S. Bank - a Spouse-ly partner, about his time in the military and his career trajectory as a veteran. You can connect with Elavon on: Elavon Website Find them on Elavon’s Facebook Connect with them on Elavon’s LinkedIn Find out more about the Elavon & Spouse-ly partnership here. You can connect with Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn how you can...
2023-09-2019 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Angelica HanleyWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Angelica Hanley about her Spouse-ly shop - ACouplePuns. Angelica shares why she supports Spouse-ly and is the “I’m possible” behind the possible. You can connect with Angelica on: ACouplePuns Instagram ACouplePuns Facebook To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All information provided is property...
2023-08-1511 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Shelby SnyderWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Shelby Snyder about her Spouse-ly shop - Trevona Pottery. Shelby shares why she supports Spouse-ly and is the “I’m possible” behind the possible. You can connect with Shelby on: Trevona Pottery Instagram To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All information provided is property of...
2023-08-0613 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Paul Sari from Spouse-ly partner Elavon • U.S. BankWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Paul Sari, Executive Vice President, Head of Financial Institutions and Associations at Elavon • U.S. Bank - a Spouse-ly partner, about his time in the military and his career trajectory as a veteran. You can connect with Elevon on: Elavon Website Find them on Elavon’s Facebook Connect with them on Elavon’s LinkedIn Find out more about the Elavon & Spouse-ly partnership here. You can connect with Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
2023-07-2918 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Christina Kieler of Intentionally HealedWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Christina Kieler about her Spouse-ly shop - Intentionally Healed. Christina shares her story of how she took the impossible and made it “I’m possible.” You can connect with Christina on: Christina Kieler Facebook Intentionally Healed Instagram To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All info...
2023-06-2814 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Lea Gould from Spouse-ly partner Elavon • U.S. BankWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Lea Gould, the V.P. of Learning Operations at Elavon • U.S. Bank - a Spouse-ly partner. You can connect with Elavon on: Elavon Website Find them on Elavon’s Facebook Connect with them on Elavon’s LinkedIn Find out more about the Elavon & Spouse-ly partnership here. You can connect with Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spou...
2023-05-2215 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Nicole HarrisonWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Nicole Harrison about her Spouse-ly shop - Harrison Manor Designs. Nicole shares why she supports Spouse-ly and is the “I’m possible” behind the possible. You can connect with Nicole on: Harrison Manor Designs Facebook Harrison Manor Designs Instagram To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly I...
2023-05-0110 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Amber MarkWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with vendor Amber Mark about her Spouse-ly shop - Our Crafty Mark. Amber shares the grief that motivated her to start her business. You can connect with Amber on: Our Crafty Mark Facebook Our Crafty Mark Instagram. To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you follow us on: Visit us on Spouse-ly Facebook Find us on Spouse-ly Instagram All inf...
2023-04-1708 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Becca JohnseyWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly producer Caroline Schafer chats with author Becca Johnsey about her book - When We Are Apart. Becca shares her reason for writing the book and why it’s a great resource for families with a parent who is away from time to time for work. You can connect with Becca on: Becca Johnsey’s Spouse-ly Page Connect with Becca on LinkedIn & Instagram. To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please visit Spouse-ly today! We'd love to have you...
2023-04-0209 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Lercia "Lucy" Davis-CollinsWelcome, listeners! In this episode, producer Caroline Schafer chats with Lercia “Lucy” Collins of S.H.I.' Management. “S.H.I.’ Management – Structured Healthcare Information Management, LLC is a health information management, health information technology, and revenue cycle management 3rd party billing company that is owned and operated by a Military Spouse/Occupational Therapy Practitioner and a U.S. Army Veteran. We offer medical record reviews and analysis consultations, including a comprehensive assessment of patient’s medical records to service members transitioning into civilian life. This entails locating, studying, interpreting, and analyzing information from a standard med...
2023-03-2012 min
I'Mpossible PodcastGoing Above and Beyond in the CommunityWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Gus Fernandez, who is Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion + Multicultural Marketing @ Elavon • U.S. Bank - a Spouse-ly partner. You can connect with Elevaon on: Elavon Website Find them on Elavon’s Facebook Connect with them on Elavon’s LinkedIn Find out more about the Elavon & Spouse-ly partnership here. You can connect with Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendor...
2023-03-0620 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'MpossibleWelcome, listeners! In this episode, Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Gus Fernandez, who is Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion + Multicultural Marketing @ Elavon • U.S. Bank - a Spouse-ly partner. You can connect with Elevaon on: Elavon Website Find them on Elavon’s Facebook Connect with them on Elavon’s LinkedIn Find out more about the Elavon & Spouse-ly partnership here. You can connect with Monica on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendor...
2023-03-0420 min
I'Mpossible Podcast3-years of Spouse-ly!Hello listeners! Welcome to our 3 years of Spouse-ly episode! In this episode, CEO and Founder Monica Fullerton chats with Caroline about why she started Spouse-ly. Plus, she talks about how much the community is growing, what the community means to her and others, and the impact Spouse-ly is making in the military and first responder community. Remember - anyone can shop at Spouse-ly! You can connect with Monica on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. You can connect with Caroline on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. To learn how you can become a vend...
2023-02-0718 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Connie & RiettaWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor provider, Rietta and her cousin, Connie. Rietta is an author, and the two of them have a podcast titled “How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real.” We talked about podcasting, family drama, and Rietta’s newest book, which was recently released. This episode is definitely an “adult” episode. Rietta writes adult romance novels, which can be purchased here on the Spouse-ly...
2022-11-3018 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Tagen Towsley-BakerWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor provider Tagen Towsley-Baker of Lost River Lavender. “When we read with children, we are doing something spectacular ~ Tagen works full-time as a technical writer but always wanted something for herself on the side. Lost River Lavender is her creative outlet. Lost River Lavender began in 2017 when we were stationed at Beale AFB in Northern California. We bought a home...
2022-10-1814 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Sanne RothmanWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor provider and author Sanne Rothman. “When we read with children, we are doing something spectacular ~ As a teacher, Sanne Rothman saw that students craved wonder & resolution. And so she wrote it Founded to celebrate pleasing and engaging Kid Lit, the American Wild Bookstore offers books written by someone who’s done it ~ a retired First Responder turned teacher. All her...
2022-10-1025 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Jessica and ElaineWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor providers Jessica and Elaine of Pebble and Palm. After having careers of their own, these two friends and neighbors both became military spouses later in life. Jessica lived in Hawaii for a while and learned the art of Shibori, which is a Japanese style of fabric dying. When Elaine and Jessica made a gift for a baby shower, Elaine was hooked! The i...
2022-09-1921 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Grayson & Marie HogardWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor provider veteran Grayson and his wife, Marie Hogard, creators of Grove Cookie Company. They still are both working full-time jobs and started Grove Cookie Company in December 2020 because Marie wanted to start baking. After realizing the cookies were a huge hit, they took all the steps to create a full-fledged business. It was out of their home kitchen in Beaverton, Oregon, where th...
2022-09-1218 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Ebonie LeMae'Welcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly vendor provider and military spouse, Ebonie LeMae' who created Luxurious Ambience. After her husband's suggestion that she should start a candle business since she was always burning candles, she decided to do exactly that! And not too soon after his suggestion, a business was born! Formerly, she was an esthetician, and once she learned how to make the candles, she found that she lo...
2022-09-0516 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast with Caroline OverstreetWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service provider Caroline Overstreet of Overstreet Organizing. She is a military spouse who turned her love for organizing into a business thanks to a suggestion from her aunt. Life is chaotic enough without physical clutter, so Caroline’s mission is to help those who feel lost or overwhelmed organize the space they call home. Whether you want her to meet with you in your...
2022-08-2911 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Special Episode - Part 2 - Monica FullertonWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer continues to chat with Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton, who shares the story of how she started the company and her why. When she started Spouse-ly, she was able to self-fund because she was still working her corporate job at the same time. However, while that job provided stability, it lacked passion. So, she made the choice and decided to quit her job, and Spouse-ly became he...
2022-08-0816 minI'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Special Episode with Monica FullertonWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly CEO & Founder Monica Fullerton. Born and raised in a small town in Ohio, Monica was inspired by her family of entrepreneurs. Not just her family but her husband’s family, who happened to be her middle school sweetheart. There was one common denominator she always saw in the entrepreneurs - passion. After graduating high school, she moved to south Florida to chase her drea...
2022-08-0114 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Kiah StraderWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service provider Kiah Stader of Villainous Ventures. She is an Independent contractor with Mickey World Travel, where she plans vacations from top to bottom. Even though she specializes in Disney destinations, she can also book trips to other locations, such as Universal, along with all-inclusive getaways. She does everything so you can just show up and enjoy your time. Plus, she provides tips and tricks s...
2022-07-2521 min
I'Mpossible PodcastSpecial Guest Episode with Caitlin - The Kindred GingerWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, Caroline Schafer & Spouse-ly CEO & Founder co-host an episode with Instagram Influencer - Caitlin - The Kindred Ginger. She’s the wife of a marine and a mom of a spirited seven-year-old daughter. As a military spouse for 14 years, Cailin loves volunteering, entertaining family and friends, and flower gardening. She also loves creating recipes, cocktails, and working out. The military life has given her countless rewards and challenges. Howev...
2022-07-1825 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible interview with Anne VillanoWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Anne Villano who created her business - Anne Villano Art. While earning a degree in social work, Anne pours her heart and energy into developing her career as a professional artist. Her life goal, which she is actively working towards and making a reality with each painting and product sold, is to create a creative therapy program for military service members and their f...
2022-07-1120 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Emily LenningWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Emily Lenning. Fifth-generation entrepreneur Emily owns two companies - Blossom Marketing and Rae and Company. While working at Kellogg, she started her first company - Blossom Marketing. By 2020, she was ready to leap full-time. As a complete digital marketing agency, she was helping an e-commerce business and had always wanted to start her own. Being a military spouse, she knew she wo...
2022-06-2715 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with John Mikhael Welcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! Host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor and first responder John Mikhael. John is the founder and CEO of The Pledge Project. John turned his passion for patriotism into a business representing his love for this country. Whether you need an American flag, a patriotic cup, or other tangible reminders, we are all on the same team. “Pledge Project is dedicated to nonpartisan, inclusive Patriotism. It is time to change...
2022-06-1322 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Eric GatesWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! Host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor and veteran Eric Gates. Eric is the founder and CEO of Devil Dog Coffee Company. He took a tragedy and turned it into a company for connection between people. He believed in the possible and made it happen. “Our vision is that our coffee products create moments of change that will build bridges between people. Our mission is to connect and assist people wherever they m...
2022-06-0613 min
I'Mpossible PodcastMemorial Day SpecialToday, we honor those that have given all for us to continue to enjoy the freedoms of our great nation with a Memorial Day poem. Memorial Day Poem We watch from afar, yet stand by their side Appearing so strong, while the tears shed inside Their faces are firm with resolute stares As the sound of taps hangs in the air Unwavering hands fold the flag with respect There’s no room for error, it’s always perfect In a moment of hono...
2022-05-3002 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Lindsay HingerWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! Host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Lindsay Hinger in this episode. She’s a veteran and CEO & Founder of Gifting with Valor. Lindsay had two gifting businesses. She originally started MilSO Box as a business-to-consumer transaction. However, she realized that the business model differed, and so, Gifting with Valor was born! Lindsay loves helping others create and give meaningful gifts. When she realized that there are organizations that pursue military causes...
2022-05-2314 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Interview with Melissa GreenWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Melissa Green. She’s a veteran, military spouse, and CEO & Founder of Southern Sweet & Sassy Coffee & Rise Above Coffee. As a veteran and a military spouse, Melissa loves the military community. However, she noticed a disconnect because of the many moves military families make. And she also saw that people connect over a good cup of coffee. So, thanks to the backi...
2022-05-1613 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Jessica WrightWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor, Transformational Leadership Coach Jessica Wright of Wright Life Coaching. Holding a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and so much more! Jessica shares that she has remade herself with different career paths. She didn’t feel like those careers fit who she was. Her lesson of personal transformation lead her to create Wright Life Coaching. She knows firsthand what individuals struggle with and...
2022-05-0229 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Jeanette & Allison of PetersonandBelleWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendors Jeanette Peterson and Allison Belle of PetersonandBelle. A couple of years ago, Jeanette and Allison were two people who didn’t know each other and ran their own businesses. But, they were also both searching for something more. Thanks to Spouse-ly, they met each other, and a new company was born! Jeanette and Allison started PetersonandBelle, a business to help other compani...
2022-04-2515 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Karen HetzWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals, for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Chief Happiness Officer of Kids’ Cake Boxes, Karen Hetz. The idea for Kids’ Cake Boxes came to Karen during the summer of 2020 when virtual get-togethers became the norm. After attending a child’s virtual birthday party, the realization that the children could not celebrate together set off an idea to create a way for each child to celebrate together while still being vi...
2022-04-1825 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Colleen MarchiWelcome, listeners! We want to take a moment and thank our sponsor - Patriot Vacation Rentals for making this podcast possible! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor CEO & Founder of Magical Order of the Brave Knights, Colleen Marchi. As a veteran military spouse, Colleen knows the struggles our military children go through. As a former school psychologist, she used her education and knowledge to create a way for children to receive a good night's sleep. Magical Order of the Brave Knights was born out of a need she experienced with her...
2022-04-0416 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Holly DeCarlo-WhiteWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Co-founder Holly DeCarlo-White of Lo Bello Imports. While Holly and her husband were stationed in Germany, she met Cherie. They realized being military spouses wasn’t the only thing they had in common. They both have a love for travel and ceramics, primarily from Italy. Holly is Italian, and her family took many trips to Italy throughout her childhood. She explained that there are so many different regions of Italy. Her family is from northern Italy, and many of the patt...
2022-03-2814 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Kristin MillerWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor CEO Kristin Miller of MilSO Box. Kristin shares that giving is her love language. When a friend told her that founder, Lindsey Hinger, was selling MilSO Box, Kristin threw her hat in the ring to purchase it. Now, she is the CEO of MilSO Box and loves it! She also helps Lindsey with her other business, Gifting with Valor. A corporate gift-giving company. For Kristin, putting the MilSO Boxes together brings joy. She loves curating the boxes for receivers. In ad...
2022-03-2112 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Wendy HivelyWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Wendy Hively - CEO and Founder of Charliemadison Originals. Wendy’s family is filled with three generations and four branches of military service members. So family bonds and links to the military are essential to her family. Charliemadison Originals is a part-time job because she is a full-time scientist. After her spouse retired from the military, she found something to fulfill her creative brain by making jewelry. But she didn’t just want to make and sell jewelry. She wanted to give back...
2022-03-1408 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Katie PrillWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Katie Prill - CEO and Founder of Love and Lettering by Katie. Katie was a nurse before starting her business. After a PCS, she and her husband decided for her to stay home. She had already been creating things with hand-lettering and decided, “Why not?” Her “I’m possible” moment was when she asked herself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” She decided to approach her business with a perspective o Spouse-ly community is full of individuals who support each other. It is...
2022-03-0209 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Anne PegueroWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Annie Peguero - CEO and Founder of SOL (Sisters Over Limits) School. Annie shares the story of her remarkable journey to where she is now. She went from working as a park ranger to meeting the love of her life (a service member), to being a fitness instructor. All of this led to her finding her truth. In her truth, she created a safe space for women to be their best selves. Annie’s goal with The SOL School is to “help ambitious people get their lives a...
2022-02-2318 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast with Jen HarmsWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Jen Harms of Brushworks Impressions. Jen was raised with military parents and watched her mother be hospitable to others. Jen loves to give gifts and write notes. She decided that the gift of giving was enough for her to start a business where her designs could be gifts for others to give, too. Jen believes that it’s important to surround yourself with others who support you because being an artist is a vulnerable process and you’ll need encouragement. She recently worked with her co...
2022-02-1610 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Melissa CrossWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host Caroline Schafer chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Melissa Anne of From Grief to Gold. Melissa is a veteran, a Gold Star widow, and a mom of a young son. She shares the story of her journey from being in the military, being a military spouse, and being a widow. In her most authentic way, she speaks to her deep, personal struggles and how she found a way to turn grief into gold. Melissa’s story of when she turned the impossible into “I’m possible” will touch your heart. To pre-pu...
2022-02-0815 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Nicole CowanWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host, Caroline Schafer, chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Nicole Cowan of Sweetellabella. Nicole previously worked in veterinary medicine with a specialty in anesthesia. But, when she was pregnant with her first child, her husband joined the military. At that time, she decided to do something better fit the military lifestyle. She tried photography for a while but found it challenging to keep that business going with multiple relocations. Soon, she realized her "I'm possible" and started her business, Sweetellabella! To learn how you can become a vendor or support our vendors, please v...
2022-02-0209 min
I'Mpossible PodcastI'Mpossible Podcast Interview with Andrea RotondoWelcome, listeners! In this episode, host, Caroline Schafer, chats with Spouse-ly service vendor Andrea Rotondo. Andrea was headed down a different path for her future career before she had her lightbulb moment to start her own business. But, after investing in the training she needed, she launched her own bookkeeping business. She gives her husband credit for believing in her and giving her the support as she launched Liquid Cents Bookkeeping. Andrea loves serving the Spouse-ly community! You can find Andrea here: Liquid Cents Bookkeeping. To learn how you can become a vendor or support o...
2022-01-2614 min
I'Mpossible PodcastWelcome to I'Mpossible! What if I told you, you could turn the impossible into I’Mpossible? Hi everyone, I’m Monica Fullerton and that’s exactly what I’ve seen happen over the past couple of years as the CEO of Spouse-ly. As a military spouse myself and mom of twins, I saw that there was a real need for military spouses to be able to have a flexible, stable career no matter where the military life takes us! I noticed the amazing number of creators, makers, and entrepreneurs that exist within the military community. The problem was - there just wasn’t one central...
2022-01-0603 min