HERo Stories

Navigating Transitions: Lori Noga's Journey Through the Bardo of Life and Business In this episode, Lori Noga shares her deeply personal journey through career change, loss, identity reconstruction, and the power of community. Her insights on vulnerability, resilience, and finding purpose in life's in-between moments offer a compelling guide for anyone facing their own transitions. Key T...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assault and rape, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. "Hero Stories" Episode Featuring Karen Hennigan In this powerful episode of Hero Stories, Karen Hennigan, a 23-year Air Force veteran, attorney, and leader, shares her extraordinary journey of service, res...

Hero Stories: Leadership, Resilience, and Service - Featuring Kay Een. Dive into the inspiring journey of Kay Een, a Navy veteran whose career spans air traffic control, NCIS special agent work, and impactful coaching. Discover how resilience, leadership, and adaptability shaped her life and service, offering valuable lessons for anyone navigating change and growth. Main Topics Covered: Kay's...

In this inspiring episode, Carol Whitmore, the first woman to lead the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), shares her journey from Army service to national leadership. She discusses veteran advocacy, support for military families, the role of the VFW, POW/MIA recovery efforts, and her participation in a historic all-women parachute jump commemorating D-Day and the often-overlooked contributions of wom...

U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veteran Liz Riffle traded scrubs for boots to launch Riffle Farms , West Virginia’s first commercial bison operation. In this episode, Liz shares her journey from military service to entrepreneurship, her passion for meat transparency and regenerative agriculture , and how resilience fuels her work on and off the farm. @rifflefarmbison @herostories2025

In this episode of Hero Stories, host Amy Kramer speaks with Cally Ingebritson from the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) about the resources available for veterans and military spouses looking to start their own businesses. They discuss the various workshops offered, common challenges faced by veteran entrepreneurs, and the importance of business planning and funding. Cally shares insights...

In this episode of Heroes Stories, host Amy Kramer speaks with Christy Kisner, a seasoned Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. Christy shares her journey from joining the Air Force to her experiences in combat zones, where she navigated complex legal challenges. She discusses her advocacy for Afghan allies and the emotional toll of military service. Christy's story highlights the i...

In this episode of Hero Stories, host Amy Kramer speaks with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Claire, who shares her inspiring journey from aspiring lawyer to a distinguished military career. Claire discusses her motivations for joining the Marine Corps, the challenges of balancing military service with family life, and her experiences as a judge advocate in operational environments. She re...

In this heartfelt episode, Amy Kramer speaks with Jessica Caulfield, a military spouse and certified grief educator, about the profound journey of infant loss and its impact on identity, family, and community. They explore the challenges of grieving while parenting, the importance of talking about loss, and the need for support in a grief-illiterate society. Jessica shares her personal story of lo...

In the inaugural episode of Hero Stories, host Amy Kramer, along with her friends Hoce Kalkas and Sharon Dewar-Yates, share their unique journeys as women in the military. They reflect on their friendships formed during service, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their experiences on their lives. The conversation highlights the importance of sisterhood, personal growth, and the stories o...

HERo Stories shares the untold stories of women veterans and military spouses. Hosted by Navy veteran Amy Kramer, this podcast highlights resilience, reinvention, and the power of service—on and off the battlefield. @herostories2025