Women Serve Too

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Vanessa Adkinson shares her journey from military service and eventually to law enforcement. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a military mindset to a guardian role in law enforcement, the importance of mental health and physical fitness, and the need for a supportive community. Vanessa emphasizes the significance of coping with trauma, the t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Vanessa Anderson, a military veteran and military spouse, shares her journey from the military to civilian life and her experience with vocational rehabilitation benefits. She discusses the limitations of the GI Bill and highlights the advantages of vocational rehabilitation. Vanessa also provides strategies for finding suitable employment opportunities, managing...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Carnell Hall shares her experience of joining the Marine Corps and the struggles she faced during boot camp. She discusses the discrimination and sexual harassment she encountered as a woman in the military, as well as her experience of military sexual trauma. Despite these challenges, Dr. Hall emphasizes the importance of faith, family support, and personal resilience in over...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Janet Hudson shares her remarkable journey as a military nurse with over 42 years of experience, including 13 years in the Air Force. She discusses her motivations for joining the military, her deployment during Desert Storm, and the health challenges she faced upon returning home, including Gulf War syndrome. Janet explores her holistic approach to healing, her d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, April Chen, an Air Force Major, shares her military experience from Cadet and on. She discusses her through ROTC and the impact it had on her leadership style. April also talks about how the Air Force continues to expand leadership opportunities. She recalls her time through the newest Air Force Initiative for officer leadership and how it adapted for COVID. ABOUT...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Erikka Durdle, an Air Force veteran, fiction writer, and educator, shares her military experience and transition to becoming an educator. She discusses her journey of pursuing a PhD and writing a novel that explores the relationship between a mother and daughter with a language and cultural barrier. Erikka also talks about how writing has helped her make sense of...

Send us Fan Mail Air Force veteran Aleha Ingle shares her journey from the military to academia and her mission to combat workplace bullying. She emphasises the importance of creating safe and inclusive work environments and advocates for the Workplace Psychological Safety Act. In her own experience, she faced bullying and a lack of support from her leadership, which led her to pursue multiple deg...

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer:  This episode makes no medical claims regarding the benefits of CBD or other products. In this episode, Gilda Mitat-Del Valle, a veteran turned entrepreneur, shares her journey from the military to corporate America and eventually starting her own business in the CBD industry. She emphasises the importance of diversifying income streams and constantly evolving to meet...

Send us Fan Mail Brittney Howard shares her experience of domestic violence and the lack of support from her unit's leadership during her time in the military. She highlights the need for better mental health support and resources for victims of domestic violence in the military. Brittney also discusses her journey of healing and building confidence after leaving the abusive relationship. She...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rabbina Banks, a former US Air Force aircraft fuel systems technician and current business owner, discusses her experience transitioning from the military to civilian life. She highlights the challenges faced by women veterans, including the struggle to identify as veterans and the lack of support during the transition process. Rabbina also addresses the issue of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Meghann shares her military journey and the challenges she faced, including being sexually assaulted while deployed. She discusses her experiences as a firefighter and aeromedical evacuation technician. She also talks about the aftermath of the assault, including the command directed investigation and shares her experience of inadequate response to her sexual assa...

Send us Fan Mail Ami Maikoski shares her military experience and the impact it had on her identity and outlook. She discusses the obstacles she faced as a woman in the military and how she overcame them. Ami addresses controversial views on women in combat roles and emphasizes the importance of focusing on capabilities rather than gender. She also highlights the resources available to veterans and...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Sliney, a judge advocate in the US Air Force, shares her journey in the military and the challenges of being in a mil-to-mil marriage. She discusses how she became a JAG and the different paths to becoming a military lawyer. Sam also talks about the difficulties of being co-located with her husband, who is in the Army, and the logistics of childcare and moving. She highlights...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Charmin Jacobs, a distinguished business coach and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, shares her journey from military service to entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges faced by transitioning women veterans and the importance of finding purpose and starting a business. Sherman also highlights the availability of grants and funding opportunities for asp...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Huffman, an Air Force veteran and host of the Women of the Military podcast, shares her military journey and experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field. She discusses her decision to join the military, her role as a civil engineer officer, and her deployment to Afghanistan. Amanda also talks about the challenges she faced as a woman in the military and the reasons for...

Send us Fan Mail Elisabeth Joy, a US Army veteran, shares her experiences and journey in the military. She joined the military because she wanted to serve a greater purpose and have adventures. She became a pilot, flying Chinook helicopters. She deployed to Afghanistan & Iraq multiple times. Elisabeth also discusses the impact of 9/11 on her military career and the challenges she faced, includ...

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...