A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up

Episode Overview Moni shares the exciting details of the upcoming More Than A Milspouse Summit, emphasizing its unique value for military spouses and entrepreneurs. She discusses the event's purpose, structure, key partners, and the theme 'Build It Bold,' inspiring listeners to participate and connect.  Key  Topics Event details and venue at the National Medal of Honor Museum The importance of net...

Episode Overview  Moni, the founder of AMSE, shares a heartfelt message of encouragement for military spouses navigating chaos, grief, and joy during turbulent times. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, faith, and protecting one's peace while continuing to build their businesses and lives. Takeaways You have permission to keep going despite chaos. Joy and grief can coexist; it's part of b...

The Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide is back with its 11th issue, and this one is all about AI — specifically, how military spouse entrepreneurs can use AI tools to simplify, scale, and streamline their businesses. In this episode, we are diving into what makes this issue so valuable, why contributing to the guide is a game-changer for your visibility and credibility, and how you can use AI in y...

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, host Moni sits down with Christina Kimbrough, founder of Free Life and AMSE Hampton Roads Chapter Leader, to explore her mission to revolutionize how we socialize. With 54% of Americans choosing not to drink—the lowest rate since Prohibition—Christina is creating inclusive, alcohol-free spaces where connection and celebration thrive without the pressure...

Episode Overview:  In this honest conversation, Moni sits down with Stephani Shepherd, founder of Great Life is a Must and AMSE DC Chapter Leader, to talk about something military spouses rarely give themselves—permission to take a break. Stephani's "Momentarily Gone" initiative is challenging the narrative that good moms sacrifice everything, proving instead that self-care isn't selfish, it's sur...

Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of Owning Up, AMSE CEO and Founder Moni sits down with Marah Lago, cofounder of Military CreatorCon, to explore how this groundbreaking conference is transforming the landscape for military creatives. From its humble beginnings as a one-day event to becoming a thriving hub for storytellers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, Military CreatorCon offers someth...

Episode Overview In this episode Moni highlights a dynamic lineup of February programming created specifically for military spouses. From leadership development and AI integration to conquering impostor syndrome and business strategy, these events provide practical tools, expert coaching, and meaningful connections. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling an established business, th...

Your Business Deserves Love Too: A February Playbook. February is the month of love — but when was the last time you actually showed your business some love? Not just hustle, not just grind, but real, intentional care for the thing you have been building. In this episode, Moni is walking through a simple February playbook with actionable ways to pour into your business this month. From tidying up...

In this episode of the Owning Up podcast, Moni speaks with Kera Sanchez, founder of MilSpo Social Magazine, about her journey as a military spouse and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of community, collaboration, and support among military spouses, the challenges of starting a business, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Kera shares her experiences with failure, time management...

Episode Overview Running a business as a military spouse means navigating PCS moves, deployments, and constant change. In this episode, we're ditching the hustle mentality and talking about what it really means to build a lifestyle business—one that adapts to YOUR life, not the other way around. Plus, our CEO, Moni Jefferson is sharing her exact weekly schedule structure and the game-changing appr...

Episode Overview: Welcome to the AMSE monthly update! Join Moni, CEO and Founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, as she shares everything happening this month inside the AMSE Circle—your verified community for military spouse business owners. In This Episode: 🎉 Big News: Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide Issue 11 75,000 printed copies distributed across military installation...

In this episode, Moni and Andrea discuss the often-overlooked leadership skills that military spouses possess and how they can leverage these skills in their businesses. They explore the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including adaptability, crisis management, and the importance of community support. Andrea emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recognizing one's leadership abilitie...

Episode Summary In this episode, AMSE CEO and Founder Moni sits down with Megan Harless, founder of PCS Like A Pro, to discuss everything military spouse business owners need to know about moving their businesses during a PCS. From maximizing reimbursements to managing the stress of relocation, Megan shares insider knowledge on regulations, documentation, and strategies that can save military fami...

Show notes:  Episode Overview Join host Moni as she breaks down everything you need to know about the More Than a Mil Spouse Summit and why military spouses need to attend this transformative business event. Moni shares that this summit was divinely timed, moving from May to October after retirement and major life changes. The partnership with Business Beyond the Battlefield and Patrick's team mad...

Exclusive Interview with Josh Turner Episode Description: Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation with country music star Josh Turner. In this special episode, we strip away the typical interview format for a more personal dialogue where we each asked the questions that mattered most to us. Get ready for candid insights and meaningful conversation with one of country music's most authenti...

Episode Overview Former White House staffer turned CEO Lauren Weiner joins us for an unfiltered conversation about ditching traditional rules to build a $100 million business empire. From quitting her prestigious government job to follow her husband to Italy (only to be told she couldn't work!) to landing the largest contract ever awarded to a woman-owned business in Special Operations history, La...

Here's a refined version for your podcast: Missed the National Memorial Day Concert? You can still watch! The concert will be streaming through Sunday, June 9th – don't miss this incredible tribute to our fallen heroes. In this episode of Owning Up, you'll hear an intimate and powerful conversation with Gold Star Spouse Krista Simpson Anderson. Join me alongside fellow military spouses and organiz...

Join me for a deeply moving conversation with Scott Hastings, who will be performing at the Capital Concerts National Memorial Day Concert on May 25th at 8pm EST. You can watch live on PBS or stream on Facebook and YouTube. This interview is filled with genuine, heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after listening. Scott opens up in ways that are both vulnerable and inspiring - you'll wa...

In this episode, we dive into the age-old practice of bartering and how it can be a game-changer for modern entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your business without breaking the bank, bartering can help you exchange goods and services while conserving cash. We discuss how to identify valuable barter opportunities, set clear terms, and create win-win exchanges that...

This episode is an overview of what you can look forward to as a member of the Assoc of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs.  Key Takeaways MilSpouse News Events  Google-ize your Business Course  75 Soft Biz Challenge MilSpouse Shout Outs  And more  Call to Action: Download the Circle app or join via desktop using the link provided. Start engaging with the community today and take advantage of all the r...

In this episode, Anna and Selena, your favorite AMSE event hosts, chat about the recent move from the Millspouse Creatives Facebook group to the new Circle community. They share their excitement about the transition, how easy it is to use Circle, and why you should join them there. From connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs to exclusive courses and events, there's so much happening in Circle t...

  In this episode of the Owning Up Podcast, we dive into the 75 Soft Challenge! Learn all about this flexible, supportive summer plan designed for military spouses and small business owners. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to intentional growth. Tune in to discover how to balance your business and enjoy a guilt-free summer. Don't miss out! In this episode you will learn about:  75 Hard vs. 75 S...

The kids are home and its a free for all but you still have a business to run. If you can releate this, this episode is for you. Join me as I share why "75 Soft Biz Challenge" will help you create space to soak up the sun spend time with the people you love and still crush your business by implementing with intention.  In this episode you will learn about:  The "75 Soft Biz Challenge" for summer b...

In today's episode, we sit down with fellow military spouse, AMSE member, and life coach, Heather Jones. Join us as we take a journey into Heather's fulfilling career to becoming a stay-at-home mom, and eventually finding her calling as a life coach for military wives. Heather shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and how she helps other military spouses balance life, business, and eve...

In this episode, We have an incredible conversation with the amazing Charlinda Scales. If you're looking for some serious entrepreneurial inspiration, you're in for a treat! Charlinda is a powerhouse - she's the founder and CEO of Mutt Sauce, an Air Force reservist, author, and TEDx speaker. Oh, and did we mention she's doing all this while being a mom? Talk about Owning up! We got into the nitty-...