This week on the Women of the Military Podcast I’m answering What Branch Should You Join? And my friend Kerri Jeter from Freedom Sisters Podcast helped me share her wisdom in this week’s blog post. So check out why she says, “Go Army, join the Coast Guard.” Go Army, join the Coast Guard Joining the […]
Category Archives: Military Life
What Branch Should I Join
Deciding to join the military is a big decision on its own, but it isn’t where the decisions end. There are six branches of the military that you can serve in – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Each branch has its own culture and mission and making sure to […]
15 Proud Female Veteran Apparel Ideas
Recently, an enlisted National Guard soldier has graduated successfully to become the first woman Green Beret ever. This is a testament that Female veterans are just as badass as their male counterparts. Times have changed, and you, the lady warrior, needs to improve your attire as well. It’s now possible to be bolder, more patriotic, […]
Finding Healing through Yoga in the Army
Can yoga help you when you can’t cope with life? Hear Benef’s story of being at her wit’s end while serving in the Army. She was a mom and dual military spouse, serving on active duty. And she needed a way to find healing and keep moving forward. Luckily, she found that through Yoga. Listen […]
Wellness and Wisdom Summit
The Wellness and Wisdom Summit began in 2018 with the goal of bringing military women (military spouses and servicewomen) together. It included incredible speakers, a lush buffet, a female-founded marketplace, and lots of giveaways. With the success of 2019’s summit at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Pamela Bolado, founder of the Wellness and Wisdom Summit, had […]
7 Challenges Women in the Military Face
Women in the military is a great thing. Women serving can help change your future in so many ways, but it does come with its challenges. Here are eight ways that being a woman in the military can be challenging to help you prepare and to help protect yourself from facing some of these issues. […]
Joining the Marine Corps
Joining the Marine Corps seemed like a crazy idea, but it launched Jen’s career and it gave her so many tools that she has used for the rest of her life. Check out this great interview with Jen Furlong about her experience in the Marine Corps as a Public Affairs Officer. Listen to the full […]
Finding Your Voice at Speak Up Conference
When I began my blogging journey, I thought the process was simple. Write a blog and people will read it (lots and lots of people will read it- I hoped). But that isn’t what happened. Now, over six years later I am still learning and growing as a public communicator. Blogging isn’t as easy as […]
Advice from Dads about joining the military
Getting advice from dads can help us with many questions in life. Joining the military is one of those topics dads can help you decide the right path. My dad played an important role in my life. He pushed me to do things that I wouldn’t have done. I truly believe he is the reason […]
Dads Are So Important
Dads can play an important role in their children’s lives. My dad played an important role in my life and where I am today. So, this week on the podcast, I wanted to celebrate Father’s Day by having Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad podcast come on the show. As a dad to two […]
