Waypoints podcast

In Episode 17, we continue with our interviews with women of the 90s, starting with Samanthia Rousos-Gage, member of the class of 1991. Please join us as we explore with Samanthia what it was like to serve in a time of incredible change for the Navy, and learn about what it's like to start at USNA as a non-swimmer only to become a Master's swimmer later in life. Beat Army!

Come join us as three members of the Sisterhood, Jenn, Shannon, and Jeannette, share stories from listeners (and from each other) about the fun that can be Army/Navy week. Stories range from heartwarming to downright disgusting, and everything in between. And finally... BEAT ARMY!

In this Episode, Jenn and Jeannette interview Steve Le, one of the most interesting grads we know. His story is heroic, tragic, and inspiring. Steve was born in Saigon just prior to its fall. Through a series of incredible experiences, he made it to the US in the 80s - and into USNA. After serving in the Navy, Steve held a wide range of positions, but eventually began working on Le Mobile Feast. P...

In Episode 14, we have the pleasure of talking about leadership and service with the amazing Amy McGrath - Marine Corps fighter pilot, leader, professor, soccer star, mother, and candidate for U.S. Senate from the state of Kentucky! Come join us and listen as we talk flying and all things Navy and Marine Corps with Amy. SOMB makes no endorsement for (or against) any specific candidate or party, bu...

In this episode, Jeannette talks with the Rev. Tommie Lee Watkins, PhD. Tommie is a member of the great class of '98 at USNA, and he was our class president until the end of our junior (2nd class) year. His story is painful, powerful, and - seen through the perspective of the past two decades - one that leaders need to hear. 

This week, Jenn and Jeannette discuss suicide and veteran/military culture with Dr. Tiffany Prather. Please join us for a serious discussion. Resources are listed on our site and below: Service members, veterans, or their families experiencing crisis should seek help immediately by contacting the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1. You can also seek crisis support via text at 83...

In Episode 11, Jenn and Jeannette - given the opportunity to freelance because of a scheduling glitch - dive into Jeannette's research, gender and security, leadership, and the book  Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. Come join us as we talk Thomas Jefferson, Navy gear, and what happens when you bet against Jenn on the rifle range (hint: you lose).

For episode 10, Jenn and Jeannette talked with Kristin Reynolds Goodrich, class of 1989. Come listen to Kristin's stories of plebe summer, plebe year, and her journey from Annapolis to where she is today. And stay tuned for our next episode - we're branching out!

This week, Jenn and Jeannette talk all things USNA, women, sisterhood, and so much more with Barbette Lowndes, class of 1980 and fearless leader of the USNA Women's SIG.

Welcome to our first interview with one of the women of the class of 1980 - the first class from USNA to graduate women! Stefanie is a force of nature, and her stories are riveting. Please tune in - and send us your feedback!

...of needing to go to the bathroom. We're trying something new - write-in episode #1 asked listeners to share stories about how they adapted and overcame the equipment and process failures that result when the "norm" or "average" user is expected to be a man. While the topic is funny, the outcomes aren't always. Expect write-in episodes to range from the hilarious to the painful - and to cover ev...

Jenn and Jeannette interview their fellow Marine Corps helo pilot and USNA classmate Carrie Howe, the final member of the Sisterhood of Mother B! Join us as we talk to Carrie - and stay tuned for our first write-in episode in two weeks!

In episode 5 of Waypoints, the podcast of the Sisterhood of Mother B, Jenn and Jeannette interview Beth Ann, the 6th founding member of the Sisterhood. Episode 6, to be released soon, will feature the final Sisterhood member - Carrie Howe - before we move into the '80s ladies and some reader response episodes.

Episode 4 features an interview with Kate, our resident Sisterhood twitter expert and all-around rock star. And check out the picture from '98's Plebe Summer book...

In Episode 3, we talk with Michele, fearless director of operations for the Sisterhood, to learn about her work and experiences. Have patience with us as we learn how to "do" podcasts! Flying helicopters was easier and still took us longer to learn...

Our intro episodes consist of brief intro interviews with the members of the Sisterhood of Mother B, women from the great class of 1998 from the U.S. Naval Academy. In episode 2, Jenn and Jeannette interview Shannon about her experiences and what she has learned.

In this first episode of the new Waypoints podcast, the official podcast of the Sisterhood of Mother B, Jenn and Jeannette, the podcast co-hosts, talk about their experiences as female USNA grads and Marine Corps pilots, and describe why the felt the need to be part of the Sisterhood of Mother B.

Short intro to talk briefly about the Sisterhood, Mother B, and what we are doing.