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The OWLS PodcastOWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Andrea ReichwaldIn this episode from our sister podcast, You Should Meet My Friend, meet Andrea Reichwald!Elisabeth knows her from the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) where she leads the DC chapter, and shortly she will become the Online chapter lead. The mission of ASAP is to provide arts classes to those serving in the military, veterans, their families and care givers to combat the challenges and isolation of military service. ASAP classes combat that isolation. Through comedy, story telling, improv, art, photography, musical performance (and many more) they provide a fun and vibrant community.
2026-08-071h 01
The OWLS PodcastOWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Beth JarvisIn this episode from our sister podcast You Should Meet My Friend, we chatted with Beth Jarvis. Beth and Elisabeth met along the sidelines of soccer and basketball when our daughters were in high school. Beth is an Army vet, an Army brat, and an Army spouse. Like many military spouses, Beth has worked both traditional jobs and for many volunteer organizations that support children and military family members. After attending Georgetown and earning a graduate degree in communications, she now works for the Microsoft Military Affairs team, managing the relationships with all base organizations involved in su...
2026-07-2448 min
The OWLS PodcastOWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Phyllis WilsonIn this episode from our sister podcast You Should Meet My Friend, we chat with Phyllis Wilson.Phyllis is President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring the 3 Million women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to today.Phyllis served 37 years in the Army as a Military Intelligence Voice Intercept Operator. She has served around the globe – visiting more than 35 countries – in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. She has been mobilized numerous times to shoulder the duties of defense of the nation...
2026-07-101h 07
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF - Season 4 Wrap UpSend us Fan MailWe're Closing Season Four and Planning Season Five: Travel, Wildfires, and Podcast Roses & ThornsMissy and Elisabeth catch up on a busy summer involving travel to see parents, a college summer boot camp, home projects, and multiple trips (Pullman graduation, Las Vegas, Burbank, San Juan Capistrano, and upcoming Nashville, Indiana, and Mexico). They discuss wildfires and water concerns in the West, including a visible fire near Tucson and shrinking water levels at Lake Powell and near Hoover Dam, plus a local perspective on long-term stewardship and water use. Health...
2026-07-1043 min
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 5Send us Fan MailIn our fifth OWLS collab, we talked with change makers! It's often over used, but these individuals saw a need, and did something about it! We talked about how tapping into your unique talents can spark innovation and ways to navigate transformative change. Hear from trailblazing leaders who have used their skills in unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and inspire progress regardless of the circumstances. This session focuses on leveraging strategic connections while fostering a mindset of creative problem-solving and continuous growth to amplify your influence and create lasting impact.
2025-10-0156 min
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 4Send us Fan MailIn our fourth collab with OWLS, we talked about passions -- the things that keep you going as you navigate work and life. When you are either in uniform or supporting a military member as a spouse, and life is super busy, you often put some of your personal passions into the “when we retire bucket.” But I have actually found that when my immediate responsibilities were the busiest, that’s when I most needed to step into a different world to regain balance and perspective. Our plan for today is to show you so...
2025-10-0132 min
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 3Send us Fan MailIn our third collab with The OWLS Podcast, join our panel of experts discussing the power of stories and why we should keep and share them.Stories shape history and sharing your own story can inspire others. This discussion from OWLS from June 5th, 2025 will explore the power of storytelling to connect with others, motivate change, and create impact. Learn about valuable resources that will enable you to craft and share your narrative in a way that resonates with others, empowering both yourself and those who hear your story....
2025-09-0258 min
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 2Send us Fan MailIn the second episode in our OWLS collab, we took a dive into using humor as a leadership tool with Robin Phoenix Johnson!Our webinar was entitled: CONNECT WITH SELF: LEVERAGING HUMOR AS A TOOL FOR HEALING AND GROWTHIn today’s world, leaders must adapt and build resilience in order to thrive. This session explores how to harness humor to enhance your mindset, boost emotional resilience, and foster personal growth. Today we’ll learn how to use humor as a powerful tool for healing, navigating obstacles, and maintaining bala...
2025-08-1955 min
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 1Send us Fan MailOver the spring and summer, Elisabeth has been organizing monthly virtual sessions for the Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS). We thought our YSMMF community would enjoy these sessions also. From April 3rd, 2025, the first OWLS session was about how to handle conflict. Skills that are becoming even more important! Enjoy!CONNECT TO MASTER CONFLICT: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO OVERCOME WORKPLACE CHALLENGESConflict is a natural part of any team dynamic, but how you handle it as a leader makes all the difference. This discussion will provide tools...
2025-08-041h 00
You Should Meet My FriendYSMMF: Late Summer UpdateSend us Fan MailMissy and Elisabeth had a "planning meeting" and by meeting we mean we talked for an hour about lots of things and some of those things were Season 3! We also talked about kids realizing the Common App window is open, suddenly it's the end of summer and there are things to get done before kids leave for school, and the Olympics, what we loved and how we want to go to the LA28 and the SLC34 games. In between we also talked about guests, our schedule, and Elisabeth attending Podcast Movement 2024. Check in...
2024-08-1718 min