MAVEN

Caroline shares with us a little about her early years growing up with the influences that would later shape her mindset and approach to educational goals, relationships, and career choices. As we listen to Caroline's story, one cannot help but to also hear how her consistency has given the impression of how easy it is to maneuver through life's experiences, when in fact, things aren't as simple as they seem.   Contact info – LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carolinekmhejazi   Resources: HOH – Hiring our Heroes – they have a fellowship program just for Mil Spouses that is quite popular. https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/military-spouse-resources/   O2O – Onward to Opportunity – great resource that helps Mil Spouses with education and professional certifications. https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/   Military OneSource – general resource for military families. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/about-us/   #LinkedInMilCity – great resource for networking. https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedinmilcity/   PsychArmor. https://psycharmor.org/

Chris Spencer sits with Jessica Hunt, military spouse, mom, and Director of Impact in The Honor Foundation's San Diego chapter.   Talking about the early beginnings of setting out on her path and marrying her best friend as he begins his military career, where they make life changing decisions to support the balance of military, family, and other personal choices, Jessica shares challenges faced along the way.   Don't Just Survive, THRIVE. The sign that will be an important shift in moving forward.   Common within the military spouse community, Jesi illustrates how a resilient mindset nudges oneself towards constant growth through service and support of others.   Looking for support? View these resources: - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/spouse/military-life-for-spouses/military-life-for-spouses-the-essentials/   - https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/04_23_2020_TRICARE_offers_telehealth_services_for_mental_health_care   - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-spouses/for-spouses-benefits/   - https://honor.org/

Chris Spencer sits with PsychArmor's Vice President of Strategic Communications, Carole Turner. Carole speaks to PsychArmor's mission, introduces the "Behind the Mission" podcast she leads, in addition to sharing what it is like being a 30 year USMC spouse. Carole shares a little of her background in education and communications and how it has contributed to her passion for helping others in a variety of roles. We are grateful for Carole as well as the partnership with PsychArmor as they continue their mission to serve. https://psycharmor.​org/ https://psycharmor.​org/podcast

Chris Spencer and Gerry Borja connected with Travis Manion Foundation's Heather Kelly. Heather is regional manager of the west and pacific northwest region for TMF and is the surviving gold star spouse of a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010.   TMF strives to unite and strengthen communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. We develop programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large.   "IF NOT ME, THEN WHO..."   https://www.travismanion.org/

Chris Spencer sits down with Michael Halterman and covers Michael's military experience, the choices that earned him a place within the Marine Special Operations Community, and eventually the current position he holds at THF. Michael unpacks detail that describes the mission of THF and how much immediate impact the meaningful work the professionals within the organization have on the veteran-affiliated community.

Chris Spencer and Shane Ruiz have an in-depth conversation surrounding Shane's choices leading towards military service, the experiences and relationships made along the way and how it all shaped his trajectory to find his true passion and purpose; ultimately landing him in his current role as a Senior Director for Product Marketing within one of Oracle's Global Business Units. https://www.lionheartedfilm.com/ 

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