The Goode Show

Title: The Goode Show with Angie Dejarnette, Founder of The STEPS Foundation Empowering Special Ops Spouses   This week on The Goode Show, I sit down with my good friend Angie Dejarnette, Founder of The STEPS Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to empowering spouses of Special Operations Forces (SOF) as they navigate the challenging transition from military to civilian life. As a SOF spouse, Angie sa...

Today, we're diving into the extraordinary world of Joe Pisano — a Navy Reserve Chief Petty Officer, martial arts instructor, and industrial artist whose incredible 3D wood and metal creations honor veterans and first responders. From awe-inspiring works like Divinity Among Heroes and Stand Together: A Veterans Flag to his passionate support of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, Joe’s art and advo...

In this episode of The Goode Show , we welcome Tyrese, known as AuthenticallyRe on social media. Tyrese is an Army wife, a proud mom to five daughters—including two sets of twins—and a licensed therapist with a master’s in social work. Currently stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, Tyrese and her family were recently featured on CNN, sharing a glimpse into their military life overseas. She...

Military Spouse Brady Lucas is a smiler, speaker, storyteller, and two-time childhood cancer thriver. Brady published his first book in May of 2023, Smiley's Smile, to help educate children about cancer and feel empowered by their health experiences. Their healthcare journey. Brady currently resides in Gig Harbor, Washington with the love of his life, Julia.

Say hello to my good friend Kevin Seiff, who has over 12 years of experience in the Marines and SEAL teams. He is the founder of the thriving entrepreneurship community for veterans, the Vet Collective. With his experience and entrepreneurial spirit, he has guided 100,000 veterans in starting or buying their first businesses. We cover parenthood, the transition from the military, building business...

Join us for part 2 of Gold Star Spouse Heather Piedrahita. After losing her husband, CPOStephen Piedrahita, in 2019, Heather discusses the stages of grief, life with her two sons, and the future

Join us as we chat with Heather Piedrahita, a Navy Gold Star spouse and advocate for the military-connected community. After losing her husband, CPO Steven Piedrahita, in 2019, Heather raises two boys with her partner, Eddie, a Navy veteran. With a background in higher education and non-profit work, she serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations at National University. Heather is passion...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Rebecca Hanagan, a distinguished social scientist with a background in military and government, opens up about her unexpected journey into life as a military spouse. Despite her expertise, she discovered that marrying into the military later in life presented challenges unlike anything she had prepared for—proving there's no handbook for this unique experience....

Shannon Razsadin is a nonprofit executive, the spouse of a recently retired service member, a mom, and a champion for military and veteran families. Mrs. Razsadin’s leadership, authenticity, and focus on collaboration have earned the trust of the military community and set MFAN apart as an organization focused on delivering data-driven solutions.

Tune into part two of Mary Montoya, an OCONUS spouse overcoming challenges and welcoming different cultures and opportunities outside the US. Her experience led her to create The OCUNUS Project.“We are committed to building a world where military families living overseas feel supported and valued, with access to resources that enhance their well-being and enable them to thrive

Mary Lane Montoya is a dynamic digital marketing expert with a heartfelt commitment to supporting others. Her journey towards making a difference was sparked by personal challenges encountered during an overseas military relocation. Following a tumultuous period marked by the trials of a rough PCS move, unemployment hurdles, and childcare struggles, Mary recognized a common thread among military s...

Haley McClain Hill is an award-winning entrepreneur with a diverse background as a two-time former NFL Cheerleader and United States Air Force Veteran, showcasing her versatility and adaptability. She recently won the 2022 Veteran Shark Tank Pitch Competition, receiving a $50,000 grant. She also is now the 2023 Founders Live Minnesota Pitch Competition Winner. And finally, catch her getting a deal...

Melissa’s not your average barista; she's the Founder & CEO of Grounds4Cause, a "Roast to Table" Empire crafting two soul-sipping coffee brands with a conscience: Southern, Sweet & Sassy®️ Coffee for military families and Rise AboveCoffee®️ for the LGBTQ+ community. ️

Meet Jana, a native Texan and military spouse of 18 years. Once overwhelmed by clutter, she discovered that a decluttered space brought calm and order to her unpredictable life. By organizing her home and helping friends, Jana found more time for her passions: traveling, blogging, content creation, and family time with her two dogs. Through her blog, virtual organization services, and digital prod...

Janine Morales is originally from Germany and moved to the US 17 years ago to marry her Marine husband. She lives in San Diego and taught German language for six years before starting her home organizing business in 2018. Tidy Closets specializes in helping military families declutter before or after a move of duty stations. She has a 10-year-old son, and In her free time, she loves doing CrossFit...

Meet Fadoua Harrabi, a foreign-born spouse from Tunisia who met and fell in love with a Marine. Fadoua shares her experiences and the challenges of understanding a spouse's life while adapting to a new lifestyle in a new country. Although she obtained her master’s degree from Kent State University, Ohio, navigating the employment path has been particularly challenging. Recently, she has been o...

I was a successful small business owner when I met my late husband, an active-duty naval officer. When we got married, I sold my business, packed up my life, and followed him overseas. After years of being unemployed and unemployed, I set out to make a difference in the community I know, and love by helping veterans and military spouses realize the American Dream of small business ownership.

Julie Miller is deeply rooted in a family legacy steeped in military service, with her grandfather, both parents, husband, and even sister all having served. Julie talks about life as a military spouse taking bold steps to purchase AmeriForce Media and transforming it into US Military Publishing, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), now serving over 3,000,000 through their mul...

Victoria Kelly is a novelist, poet, and author of the new book Homefront, a short story collection about the impact of war on women. She graduated from Harvard University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her novel Mrs. Houdini was a People Magazine Best New. Book and a USA Today New and Noteworthy Book. She lives in Maryland with her husband and their five children. www.victoria-kelly.com @victoria...

Air Force spouse Monica Fullerton shares her journey with Spouse-ly is an innovative online platform supporting military entrepreneurs. She delves into the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with the demands of motherhood to twins, offering insights into the journey from inception to realization.

Our guest is none other than Angie DeJarnette. A passionate advocate and the driving force behind The STEPS Foundation, Angie serves as its Founder and Executive Director. Dedicated to empowering and supporting the spouses of Special Operations, The STEPS Foundation aims to guide families through the transition from service to civilian life. Recognizing the exceptional sacrifices made by these spo...

Listeners – It is the Mission of the John P. Connors Memorial Fund to tell the story of LTJG John P. Connors, US Navy. John was a teammate, classmate, friend, son, brother, and a US Navy SEAL. He was Killed in Action on Dec 20, 1989, as a member of SEAL TEAM 4 and we want to tell the story of a kid from Scituate MA who served his country and sacrificed his life so his teammates could complete thei...

Jennifer Tidball is a retired Navy Independent duty corpsman who spent most of her enlistment with Marines and Seals. She completed a total of six deployments. Of those six, two deployments were to Iraq, where she met her husband while deployed with SEAL Team 5. They married in 2014 and share 3 kids. In 2021, she became part of the Sisterhood Committee, a volunteer position to hold events for othe...

Patrick Holcomb is a long-retired Little League right fielder whose passion for the game far outdistanced his unremarkable talent. After hanging up his cleats for good, he found his true calling, earned the title US Marine, and spent the next twenty years traipsing around the globe alongside some of the brashest and boldest women and men this country has to offer. Running is his passion and backpa...

Chessica and Nickie’s mil spouse entrepreneur journey. Two spouses from different branches joining forces to create an online business. Launching in 2024 Word and Wander gives military spouses the opportunity to home in on a passion and create financial independence.   WWW.WORDANDWANDER.COM