The OWLS Podcast

Missed it live? Catch up on the first session of AcademyWomen's Career Coaching Workshop (+PLUS), recorded on September 17. Your voice matters. In this interactive session, you'll learn practical strategies to communicate your value with confidence, advocate for your ideas, and navigate challenging conversations. You'll come away with actionable tools to strengthen your presence, in...

Missed it live? Catch up on the second session of AcademyWomen's Career Coaching Workshop (+PLUS), recorded on September 17. Hear from leading employers and talent experts about career opportunities, workplace cultures, and emerging hiring trends. You'll gain valuable insights into what organizations look for in today's workforce, hear the questions other attendees asked, and learn...

Change is inevitable — but growth is a choice. In this rebroadcast from AcademyWomen's Plus Career Coaching Workshop, we're revisiting session three, led by Dr Victoria Grady. Dr Grady dives into practical strategies for navigating career shifts, life transitions, and unexpected challenges with resilience and confidence. You'll hear how to embrace uncertainty, make intentional decis...

AI isn't just changing the workplace, it can accelerate your career journey. In this rebroadcast from AcademyWomen's Career Coaching Workshop (+PLUS) held September 17, Niki Marin breaks down practical ways to put AI tools to work, whether you are just dipping your toes into it or are a power user. Niki shares great tips on which AI tools work best for specific tasks and common pitfalls...

In case you missed it — the recording is now live! Our "Salute to Service" panel, Redefining Success: Leading and Performing in Shifting Paradigms , brought together an incredible group of women leaders to share their journeys through military service, entrepreneurship, and beyond: 🎖️ Jennifer Coleman — USNA Class of 2022, Surface Warfare Officer 🎖️ Kelsey Minato — USMA '16, U.S. Ar...

In 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 isol...

In 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 fa...

In 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. Sh...

VALIANT WOMEN is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time. They were pilots, codebreakers, ordnance experts, gunnery instructors, metalsmiths, chemists, translators, parachute riggers, truck drivers, rad...

Re-listen to this workshop to learn from Alex Verhulst (Leidos) and Kristen Rivera about leveraging LinkedIn to shape your professional narrative, expand your network, and unlock new career opportunities.  Whether you’re exploring a career transition, seeking advancement, or working to grow your professional presence, this interactive session will guide you through practical ways to build a compel...

In the high-stakes environments of military service and corporate leadership, the most formidable obstacles we face aren't always external—they are the "invisible scripts" we carry within. For many high-achieving women, these limiting beliefs act as a silent tax on potential, causing us to "freeze" or self-censor even when we have the most valuable ideas in the room.  List...

Today we have the opportunity for you to meet 4 athletes from the Stuttgart High School girls soccer team. They contacted us to help spread the word about their fundraiser, a goalathon, to support travel, equipment, and team events. As a school serving military families overseas, most of their players come from active-duty or veteran households, and, in their words, being part of this team has bee...

Listen in on this panel discussion from March 19, 2026 featuring leaders from GE Aerospace, Leidos, and Travelers who shared insights about finding your best career fit. This will be helpful for anybody personally considering a job transition or mentoring others seeking new career opportunities. Listen in to discover: 1) The landscape of opportunities with top employers 2) Insights about corporate...

We gathered together 6 incredible women who have been breaking barriers and connecting women, and this year are helping us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first female midshipmen and cadets to enter federal military academies!  This first episode includes alumnae from each service academy, we reflected on the legacy of Public Law 94-106, signed by President Gerald Ford on October 7, 1975 and...

We gathered together 6 incredible women who have been breaking barriers and connecting women, and this year are helping us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first female midshipmen and cadets to enter federal military academies!  This second episode includes alumnae from each service academy, we reflected on the legacy of Public Law 94-106, signed by President Gerald Ford on October 7, 1975 an...

This interactive workshop from our November 7, 2025 Career Coaching Workshop helps you align your interests and skills in order to identify opportunities that excite you so that you can narrow your focus while confidently and succinctly presenting yourself so that others can support you and your next move. Led my Tiffany Taylor of Hello Strengths  this session will help you determine your unique p...

How do YOU find success? What brings YOU joy? How do YOU want to live your life? This interactive workshop from our November 7th Career Coaching Workshop dives into how you can cultivate purpose to create the life you love. This virtual session was led by Christina Mattison , life coach and leadership expert, who specializes in women in the military. The session starts with a quiet grounding that...

In this virtual session from the November 7th Career Coaching Workshop, we brought together a diverse panel of speakers from different industries and in a range of leadership positions. Each shared the joys and challenges they face to help you gain insights that will help you navigate your own life and explore future opportunities. We covered a gamut of topics ranging from financial literacy, pivo...

Join us for our first ever direct-to-pod episode with Samantha Arrington Sliney. Sam is an attorney, Air Force veteran, current Air National Guard officer, and military spouse dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen military families and promote gender equity.  Advocacy is a common thread in her work, to include the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Public Service, the Military...

POWER OF CONNECTION: TAPPING INTO YOUR PASSIONS 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 perspectiv...

CONNECT TO INNOVATE: LEVERAGE TALENT TO INNOVATE THROUGH CHANGE Discover 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 foste...

CONNECT WITH SELF: LEVERAGING HUMOR AS A TOOL FOR HEALING AND GROWTH In 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 balance in high-pressure...

CONNECT WITH HerSTORY: THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER Stories shape history and sharing your own story can inspire others. This discussion 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 yours...

CONNECT TO MASTER CONFLICT: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO OVERCOME WORKPLACE CHALLENGES Conflict 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 to help you proactively address challenges and resolve conflicts before they escalate. Learn how to manage difficult relationships, maintain team cohesion, and create...