Women Serve Too

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kim Possible shares her military service experience and how she started philanthropic projects to give back to the community. She talks about her work with Japanese orphans and the impact it had on both the children and the military personnel involved. Kim also discusses her transition out of the military and how she balanced her full-time job, school, and volunte...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kristen Gines shares her journey as a military police officer and the challenges and benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated field. She discusses the importance of women in leadership and the impact they have on unit culture. Kristen also addresses misconceptions about women in combat arms and the strength they bring to the table. She emphasizes the need for...

Send us Fan Mail Jenna Carlton, known as the Millennial Veteran, discusses the challenges faced by female veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. She highlights the high suicide risk among female veterans and the lack of support from the VA. Jenna emphasizes the need for better mental health resources and support networks for women veterans. She also discusses the barriers to access...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy Connor, an Air Force veteran and entrepreneur, shares her journey of transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship. She discusses her reasons for joining the military, her nursing career, and the impact of 9/11 on her military service. Cindy also talks about the challenges she faced as a female officer and how her military experiences have contributed to her succes...

Send us Fan Mail Elise Salamone Fernandez Payne is a 27-year military combat veteran and a women's health nurse practitioner. She joined the army right out of high school and later transitioned to the Air Force. Elise served in Afghanistan and faced challenges in adjusting to civilian life after her deployment. She emphasizes the importance of seeking therapy and having a support system to co...

Send us Fan Mail WARNING: This episode contains discussions about suicide, mental health, and domestic violence, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Michelle Poitier, aka Michelle Speakz", a transformational speaker and life coach, shares her journey of healing and empowerment after experiencing trauma as a veteran. She joined the military to escape a dysfunctional family...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Hinton, a former Air Force member, shares her journey from joining the military to becoming a successful business owner. Raised in Hawaii by parents who were addicts, Jessica joined the military to create a better life for herself. During her time in the military, Jessica learned valuable skills such as problem-solving, efficiency, and leadership. She emphasizes the import...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Finster shares her experiences as a military mom and discusses her reasons for joining the military, pivotal points in her career, challenges of being a mom in the military, parenting a child with ADHD and ODD, childcare challenges, juggling work and home life, being dual military, and overcoming imposter syndrome. In this conversation, Amanda Finster shares her experiences...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Brittinie Wick interviews Tara Holmes, an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They discuss the definition of DEI, the relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion, the importance of DEI in the workplace and military readiness, challenges in implementing DEI, reasons for resistance to DEI, the role of leadership in fostering DEI, and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Annette Wittenberger shares her experiences as a military spouse and combat veteran, discussing the challenges of dual military life and the sacrifices made for family and career. She opens up about the struggles in her marriage and the decision to divorce, highlighting the importance of communication and seeking therapy. Annette emphasizes the need for self-...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Lieutenant Colonel Puleali'i discusses the importance of work-life balance in the military and shares strategies for prioritizing and balancing military responsibilities with personal life. She emphasizes the need for a supportive work environment and highlights the role of open communication in maintaining healthy relationships. She also discusses the c...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Brittinie Wick interviews Christina Mattison, a heart-centered leadership coach, about the influence of core values on identity, behavior change, and leadership. Christina explains that core values are important because they shape our beliefs and actions. She guides listeners through the process of discovering their own core values, emphasizing the need to di...

Send us Fan Mail The Women Serve Too podcast is a platform that aims to amplify the voices and stories of resilient women in and out of uniform. The host, Brittinie Wick, shares the driving force behind the podcast. The podcast addresses various issues faced by women in the military, including the challenges of balancing military service and family life, transitioning to entrepreneurship or the ci...