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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestMelissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Founder & CEO: Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran Melissa A. Washington wears many hats. Yet woven throughout her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.The daughter of a Bronze Star Army Vietnam War veteran, Melissa grew up in San Francisco's East Bay. Fiercely independent as a child, she spent many afternoons in her family's video store, developing an early sense of business acumen. That enterprising spirit continued into her teenage years when Melissa began training for a career in early childhood education while still in high school.But something else sparked in Melissa just as she was finishing her certification. Seeking to expand her world and serve her country, the 18-year-old enlisted in the Navy, spending three years on active duty and five years in the reserve. She did a 6-month "Med Cruise" and a 6-month "West Pac" deployment during her active duty. That formative experience set her life on a completely new trajectory—not only taking her across the globe and teaching her vital lessons but also introducing Melissa to her husband and, ultimately, inspiring her to transform thousands of lives. In the mid-nineties, she chose to leave the Navy early, having witnessed the burdens that come with a dual-service family. While her husband would remain in the Marine Corps for 21 years, Melissa embarked on a new path, earning her bachelor's degree in business management. She followed with a decade-long career in corporate recruiting and human resources, working with such entities as Nissan, Oracle, Tickets.com, Randstad, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.But in 2009, amid The Great Recession, Melissa was laid off. Despite the setback, she relied on her military training—which taught her to be adaptable and resourceful—and her innate sense of resilience. Above all, Melissa saw an opportunity to reinvent herself once again.Initially, she held LinkedIn workshops from her dining room table, imparting her vital knowledge to others. Soon, she was hosting larger workshops, which eventually grew into speaking engagements with hundreds of attendees. In 2011, she established Melissa Washington, Inc., a consulting service catering to businesses and individuals that incorporates LinkedIn for research, recruiting, job seeking, and collaboration. After four years at LinkedIn, where Melissa managed global meetings, she returned to her entrepreneurial roots. But this time, she focused on her fellow women veterans. A natural networker, Melissa initially sought to connect with her peers outside of traditional veterans' organizations. Yet, the more meetups she planned, the more she realized the need for a dedicated support system for women veterans. In 2015, what started as a local meetup turned into Women Veterans Alliance—a global organization that seeks to empower and positively impact the lives of women veterans. Three years later, she established the nonprofit wing of WVA, Women Veterans Giving. Both entities offer women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life. WVG also helps fund women veteran-owned businesses, which other organizations often overlook. To date, they have awarded over $20k to women in veteran-owned businesses. In 2016, created and produced the first "Women Veterans Unconference."  Developed The Beyond Call of Duty Award Honoring Sgt Nicole Gee to honor and recognize the women in our communities. In 2021, Melissa expanded her role in the community by co-founding Women Veterans Magazine—the first publication of its kind to address the issues affecting women veterans and provide them with local and national resources. Aside from serving as CEO of WVA and WVG and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa stays busy as an in-demand public speaker whose topics range from Maximizing Impact to Unlocking the Power of Purpose. She speaks regularly at conferences and events around the country and has spoken at over 100 events—presenting for the likes of Marriott, the Urban League, Blue Diamond, and IMEX America. Melissa has also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show and the Lifetime Channel's The Balancing Act, as well as on SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, among others.Additionally, Melissa is the author of Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move (FriesenPress, 2014). And Unstoppable: Being Fierce, Fearless & Unf*ckwithable in Life and Business, based on her experiences with WVA, which offers practical advice on creating a meet-up group and becoming an influencer within one's community (Brave Healer Productions, 2022).A longtime resident of Northern California, Melissa was a 2011 recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal's prestigious 40 Under 40 award and was among the Journal's Women Who Mean Business honorees in 2017. She has also been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners with an Outstanding Women Leader Visionary Award and received the 2016 Soroptimist Ruby Award, which recognizes women helping women. In 2019, she received the Center for Women Veterans' Trailblazer Award.   In 2022, she received her first Federal Appointment to the Small Business Administration Advisory Committee on Veteran Business Affairs (ACVBA).   In 2022, Thrive Causemetics Inc. featured a "Melissa" Warm Sienna Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint to honor her infinite impact on the community.   In 2023, she started Veteran.Events to provide event services to the veteran and military community. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Jarrod, and daughter, Maya. In addition to being an avid genealogist, Melissa loves vacationing with her family—particularly trips that involve a beach.Her grandfather, a WWII Army Air Corps/Air Force Veteran who received the Bronze Star and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, served in the 509th Bomb Squad AC in the Eastern European Theater with 37 missions over Germany.Her husband is a retired Marine who served in combat in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).Links Mentioned in this Episode Women Veterans Alliance Web SitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekFor this week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Veterans Series. This four-part video series dives into their history, triumphs, and unique challenges from the Revolutionary War to present day.  You ...

Send us a textWith a passion for giving back to the veteran community, today I am so honored to bring Melissa Washington to the S.O.S. podcast. Melissa is an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran.Woven throughout all of her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.One of her most notable accomplishments founding the Women's Veteran Alliance. This global organization seeks to empower and positively impact the lives of women veterans.  The nonprofit wing of WVA, Women Veterans Giving gives women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life. WVG also helps fund women veteran-owned businesses, which other organizations often overlook. To date, they have awarded over $20k to women in veteran-owned businesses. In 2016, created and produced the first "Women Veterans Unconference." Join us as we discuss how she went from helping people with their LinkedIn profiles from her kitchen table to now running global business, writing several books, creating a magazine, and appearing in numerous international media outlets - all dedicated to empowering by helping them grow their companies. More on Melissa - https://www.melissawashington.com/aboutVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

What are soft skills and why do you need them? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Emma Reynolds-Middleton, Founder & CEO of Soft Skills Zone (www.softskillszone.com) where they'll discuss essential skills for career and personal success.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor,  National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!     Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Love your life, Live in Health. Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Deanna Won (deannawon.com), Certified Holistic Health Practitioner of Keynotes to Life, as they discuss the concept of personal leadership. Understanding personal leadership of your health, not only physical, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor,  National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Do you have a passion that you would like to turn into a small business? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Laura Hatcher, Professions Photographer of Laura Hatcher Photography LLC (www.laurahatcherphotography.com), on transitioning out of the military and how you can find your passion after taking off the uniform.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor,  National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Your one-stop shop to build your agency's capacity. Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Kimberley Henry, LMSW, CEO of The GOLD Beacon, PLLC (www.thegoldbeacon.com), on her company's mission to deliver superior person-centered needs assessment consulting and capacity-building coaching, to organizations seeking to overcome challenges in funding and growth.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Are you ready to buy your first home or maybe your next home? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Shelly Heimer, Mortgage Broker of H5 Financial (www.h5financial.com), as they help you understand the benefits of a VA home loan and how one can help you.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

A force for Change! Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Laurie Sayles (www.lauriesayles.com), President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions. Laurie is a serial entrepreneur, a change agent, a thought leader and an advocate for women veterans. She explains what opportunities are available for those interested in Women's Veteran advocacy.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Using the Arts To Heal! Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Lisa Firmin, CEO/Founder of Carrington Firmin LLC (https://www.lisacarringtonfirmin.com/), about her 30 years as a leader in the military, in combat and 12 years as a leader in higher education. Lisa will share how she uses writing and speaking to heal.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Creating a business instead of getting a traditional job!  Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Amanda Huffman, CEO of Airman to Mom LLC (www.airmantomom.com), as they discuss how Amanda's podcast and book ideas came about, and what pivots she made in business that helped her get where she is today.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Having been in business for 10 years, what would be done differently? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Jacqueline Lopez, President of Premier Enterprise Solutions, LLC (https://www.pesolutions-it.com), on some key lessons about cash flow. Learn how Jacqueline is making marriage and business work with a business partner, husband.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

How should women veterans prepare themselves to mitigate legal risks?  Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Amy McDougal, President of CLEAResources (www.clearesources.com), on what women veterans should be thinking about when deciding to start their own business or growing their business? How should women veterans prepare themselves to mitigate legal risks? How does effective risk mitigation prepare the business for success and growth (attracting investors, ability to secure capital, confidence from client/consumer)? *Please note, no legal advice will be given during this program.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Turning Big Ideas into Reality as women veteran business owners and military women in transition!  Join us on Women Lead Radio, as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Siobhan Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Empower Women Veterans (www.EmpowerWomenVeterans.com), on lessons learned as a result of putting together the Big Idea to Reality Business Summit for Women Veterans December 13 - 15.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

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The ability to be an extraordinary leader lies within you, according to Linda Patten!  Join us on Women Lead Radio, as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Linda Patten, Army Veteran and Founder and CEO of Dare2Lead (www.dare2leadwithlinda.com), about bringing out the extraordinary leader within you for maximum influence and impact.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Is is really possible that a healthy life is within reach?! Join us on Women Lead Radio, as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Yvette Thomas, Army Veteran and owner of SerenaTea, LLC, about the importance of sisterhood in dealing with life challenges and transitions. Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

According to Shon Barnwell, leadership is about behavior! Join us on Women Lead Radio, as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, talks with Shon Barnwell, Air Force Veteran, and Barnwell Publishing (https://www.barnwellpublishing.com) owner about being an impactful leader. Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

In this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, I speak with Melissa Washington who is the creator and owner of the Women Veterans Alliance. Women Veterans Alliance is a woman, disabled veteran-owned small business, that was founded in 2015, by Melissa A. Washington a Navy Veteran who saw a need to bring women veterans together to equip, empower and encourage each other.I discuss with Melissa what it's like to create and sustain an organization of women veterans across the country. Please join me as we discuss the importance of fellowship and uplifting each other as women veterans.More information about the podcast or to be a guest, please visit us at https://www.deidrarochanne.com/podcastTo order Uncle Sam's Daughter: The Book visit us at https://www.deidrarochanne.com/book-uncle-sam-s-daughterPlease visit the Deidra Rochanne Design Studiohttps://www.deidrarochanne.com/deidra-rochanne-design-studio

  Who will be a finalist in the Melissa Washington Small Business Award? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa A. Washington, your host of our brand new show series; Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Jennifer Vollbrecht, President of J Vollbrecht Consulting(www.jvc-inc.com), who manages teams and projects for the DOE, DoD, and prime contractors. Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

"Some 46 percent of women veterans have Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree or higher compared to 34 percent of male veterans who have Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree or higher." - dol.gov Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Leading the Way, has a converastion with Melissa Washington, CEO & Founder of Women Veterans Alliance(www.WomenVeteransAlliance.com), as they discuss Melissa's new Radio show "Women Veterans in Business". Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Melissa Washington has a great story of overcoming adversity and making the most of the resources in front of her that would later have her empowering thousands of people. She shares in the episode that never stopping to sharpen her saw during the times of financial challenge led her to a global career opportunity with LinkedIn and in the present-day founder of Women Veterans Alliance a platform for women veterans to connect and share resources to empower their growth! Impactful Moments of the Show:  4:00MM: Melissa's story and what she learned transitioning out of the Navy, marrying a Marine a month afterward, and then dealing with your husband leaving for deployment a month after that.  10:00MM: How she dug herself out of being laid off in 2009. 12:00MM: How an EDD meet-up group turned into teaching open house LinkedIn Workshops. 20:00MM: Landing her LinkedIn job after posting a LinkedIn Ad for FREE training. 25:00MM: Mellissa's secret sauce in building relationships that support career advancement. 28:00MM: The checklist behind Melissa's book: “Get Back To Work!” 34:00MM: How Women Veterans Alliance was born - 7 years ago. 37:00MM: What ambitious female veterans can gain by participating in of Women Veterans Alliance. 40:00MM: Last SAVED Golden grenades. Connect and learn more about Melissa's work here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/washingtonmelissa/details/experience/  Women Veterans Alliance: https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/  Melissa's Book: https://www.melissawashington.com/  Other Career Seeking resources mentioned: https://www.parachutebook.com/  Show Sponsor: Ready to get the good times rolling this summer with the next great outdoor game? Check out https://rollors.com/ and at check out make sure to enter "discount code" avnetwork to receive FREE shipping. 

Day 24- Sisters in Service with Melissa Washington I have known Melissa for awhile now - maybe 3 years and since starting this podcast I knew I wanted her to be a guest on Sisters-in-Service. Listen in as we discuss, military service, veteran status for women, how the Women Veterans Alliance (WVA) started and her 3 tips for women leaving service. Melissa A. Washington, a Navy Veteran is the CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled veteran small business owner, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and award winner who is connecting women veterans across the nation. Melissa proudly served in the Navy and rather than shoulder the burden of a dual-service family, she decided to leave the military early to pursue a career while her husband spent 21 years on active duty in the United State Marine Corps. Melissa was laid off from her job in 2009 due to a failing economy, marking the beginning of a nearly two-year journey and career reinvention that allowed her to use her experience to help others In 2011, she started Melissa Washington, Inc. which offers consulting services to businesses and individuals using LinkedIn for researching, recruiting, job seeking and collaborating. Her journey, took a little detour for 4 years as she worked at LinkedIn, planning Global Corporate Meeting & Events. 2014 authored Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move. In 2015 she got women veterans together to meet at a local Mexican restaurant where Women Veterans Alliance started! Not long after, partnered with James R. Morrison Photography for the "What Does a Woman Veteran Look Like?" Portrait Project. In 2018 Melissa founded Women Veterans Giving, Inc. In 2019 became an Advisor to AVOW (American Veteran Organization of Women)magazine. In May 2020 she was featured in VAntage Point, the Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in an article titled, "Melissa Washington: Breaking Barriers". She has been featured in Sacramento Business Journal as well as other magazines and newspapers. Sought out speaker as well. Melissa is a go to person for media when it comes to women veterans. TV interviews on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Including a segment on the Dr. Phil Show and Lifetime Channel, The Balancing Act. Radio includes Sirius XM, KFBK AM1530, iHeart, national podcasts, AM1170 and more. Her husband of 25 years, Jarrod is a retired Marine who served in combat in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Melissa is the daughter of Bronze Star Army Vietnam War Veteran. Granddaughter of WWII Army Air Corp/Air Force Veteran 509th Bomb Squad AC who had 37 missions over Germany and received the Bronze Star & Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters. https://www.womenveteransalliance.org https://linktr.ee/sistersinservice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/c4challenge/message

Co-found of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa Washington talks with us today about empowering female veterans.

What does it mean to be a Veteran of Influence? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Leading the Way, has a conversation with Melissa Washington, CEO and Founder of Women Veteran Alliance (www.WomenVeteransAlliance.com), as they talk about what it means to be a woman Veteran, the transition from being in active duty to civilian life and how YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those who give their all for us every day.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University(www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Melissa Washington joins Dorian and Jake to discuss her work, self care, and the importance of being able to relate to people from all walks of life. 1820 Marketing is the producer of this podcast, for more information visit 1820marketing.com.

We have talked about networking before, but we have another opportunity for networking, and this this time for women! Mike and Serena chat with Melissa Washington, CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. "Women Veterans Alliance is a premier national network focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans. We do this successfully through transforming the way the community networks to bring people and programs directly together through a reliable and resourceful platform." https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/

Melissa Washington is a Navy veteran who, went on to found the Women Veterans Alliance, which offers women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life.

Favorite quotes of the episode:  “I shouldn’t have worried so much or put so much into that because it all turned out fine.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Melissa Washington. Melissa is a Navy Veteran and the CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled veteran small business owner, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and award winner who is connecting women veterans across the nation. Melissa proudly served in the Navy and rather than shoulder the burden of a dual-service family, she decided to leave the military early to pursue a career while her husband spent 21 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management and transitioned into a successful career in recruiting and human resources for more than 10 years working for both boutique agencies and global Fortune 500 companies. Melissa was laid off from her job in 2009 due to a failing economy, marking the beginning of a nearly two-year journey and career reinvention that allowed her to use her experience to help others. It all started with holding LinkedIn workshops for job seekers at her dining room table then speaking at venues across the nation. In 2011, she started Melissa Washington, Inc. which offers consulting services to businesses and individuals using LinkedIn for researching, recruiting, job seeking and collaborating. Her journey, took a little detour for 4 years as she worked at LinkedIn, planning Global Corporate Meetings & Events.  In 2014 she authored Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move. 5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? Before I shut down my computer, I print out the calendar for tomorrow so I have it ready to go. Q2. What's your definition of Success? The impact I can have, helping other women veterans, the reach and the impact we can have within the veteran community. Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? It’s a mindset, just having that joy. Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? 11 years ago I was unemployed, I shouldn’t have worried so much or put so much into that because it all turned out fine. Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? Not Enough Time! I don’t mean it’s not enough time, but how could we effectively utilize our time and be strategic in purpose. We make time for what we want to make time for. RESOURCES Connect with the Women Veterans Alliance at https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/ Join our email list and never miss another insight at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes Learn Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/overwhelm   “This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.” Sign up for a free Strategy Session to overcome overwhelm and get unstuck at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcast  Thinking of running for office?  Get your copy of Candidate Survival Guide or Join one of Angela’s Campaign Accelerator Programs at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/candidate Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'  

Team Tango visits with Melissa Washington, Navy veteran and founder of the Women Veterans Alliance. She talks about her military and civilian career, how she started her organization and grew it to a national resource for women veterans and their families. She highlights the importance of increasing awareness about women veterans as well as bringing awareness about to the benefits to all veterans and how traditional veterans service organizations can help be a resource. Special Guest: Melissa Washington.

Favorite quotes of the episode:  “When I lost my job, I went through a grieving process.” “When faced with adversity, ask questions to positively direct your mind. How can I utilize the skillsets I have? What can I still do?” “I shouldn’t have worried so much or put so much into that because it all turned out fine.”   Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Melissa Washington. Melissa is a Navy Veteran and the CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled veteran small business owner, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and award winner who is connecting women veterans across the nation. Melissa proudly served in the Navy and rather than shoulder the burden of a dual-service family, she decided to leave the military early to pursue a career while her husband spent 21 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management and transitioned into a successful career in recruiting and human resources for more than 10 years working for both boutique agencies and global Fortune 500 companies. Melissa was laid off from her job in 2009 due to a failing economy, marking the beginning of a nearly two-year journey and career reinvention that allowed her to use her experience to help others. It all started by holding LinkedIn workshops for job seekers at her dining room table then speaking at venues across the nation. In 2011, she started Melissa Washington, Inc. which offers consulting services to businesses and individuals using LinkedIn for researching, recruiting, job seeking, and collaborating. Her journey, took a little detour for 4 years as she worked at LinkedIn, planning Global Corporate Meetings & Events.  In 2014 she authored Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move. TOPICS Melissa’s Unique Career Path; why she decided to become an entrepreneur and start the Women Veterans Alliance. The UnConference Staying positive and resilient during difficult times of having to reinvent yourself? Audience Q&A: How do you grow and retain your membership? RESOURCES Connect with the Women Veterans Alliance at https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/ Join our email list and never miss another insight at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes Learn Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/overwhelm   “This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.” Sign up for a free Strategy Session to overcome overwhelm and get unstuck at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcast  Thinking of running for office?  Get your copy of Candidate Survival Guide or Join one of Angela’s Campaign Accelerator Programs at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/candidate Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'

Melissa Washington is a Navy veteran and the spouse of a Marine. Melissa is the Founder & CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance (https://www.womenveteransalliance.org), Listen in as she talks about her time in the Navy.  Awards 2019 Department of Veterans Affairs Women Veterans Trailblazers: Women Breaking Barriers 2018 Sharif Jewelers Sacramento Kings Hometown Hero 2018 Cal Vet Trailblazer Award 2018 Tapestry Impact Award 2017 Sacramento's Women Who Mean Business 2016 KFBK (iHeart Radio) Hometown Hero 2016 Congressional & Assembly Award and Recognition. Name listed on Congressional Record. Veteran Community Founder and Chairperson  Women Veterans Giving Special Advisor American Veteran Organization of Women Magazine (AVOW) Advisor and Former Co-Chair VA Community Veteran Engagement Board (CVEB) Board Member of Lincoln Veterans Memorial Coalition Member of Military Women Coalition &  Women Veteran Speakers Member of the Military Family Research Institute Advisory Council, Purdue University Charter Member- Women in Military Services of America (WIMSA) Veterans Foreign Wars (VFW) Lifetime Member & American Legion Member Former Chair California Women Veterans Leadership Council Former Board Member Placer County Veterans Stand Down Author Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move, 2014 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Wanda chats with Melissa Washington who is the the founder women's veteran alliance, this was an encore presentation which originally aired on November 13, 2016. Aired on 11/15/2020

A big thank you to all of our military professionals and transitioning veterans - this episode's for you! Have you considered a portfolio career? Or used Google's MOS translater to make your resume more relatable to corporations? What about LinkedIn's new Career Explorer tool? These tips and more with special guest Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran and CEO of Women Veterans Alliance! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Join us for a special Close the Gap discussion and an in depth look at how women veterans can succeed pre/post military. Melissa is the CEO of Women Veterans Alliance, the premier network focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans. They do through transforming the way the community networks to bring people and programs directly together through an energetic grass roots platform.

Have you ever had to market yourself? Every week, Kerri takes us into a conversation to inspire, motivate and encourage. This week we chat with a guest about networking, transitioning from military to civilian life and walking into your purpose with some practical tips.Networking Maven can be found here, here and here.Love her website and all the great things happening there.Check out more on the Women veterans giving program here.Follow us on Facebook: Freedom SistersGo like our IG: Freedom SistersSubscribe to this podcast. www.freedomsisters.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freedomsisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freedomsisters/support

Melissa Washington is a Navy veteran and the founder of Melissa Washington, Inc. and Women Veterans Alliance. She is a speaker, author, podcaster, award winner, and LinkedIn workshop trainer who is passionate about connecting with people to engage, educate and inspire others across the nation.

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Atten Hut, All hands on deck as we raise our American Flag to salute women veterans and Gold Star families here on the edge for Veterans Day and every day.  Melissa Washington of President/Founder, Women Veterans Alliance 100% and Eva Belanger, Marriage Family Therapist, MA, MFT both veterans stand at attention here on the edge as we address female veterans and activty duty members. We want to highlight them and bring their concerns to the forfront of our great nation.

Our guest Melissa Washington is President and Founder of the Women's Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled Veteran small business owner, speaker, podcaster and award winner who is passionate about connecting women Veterans across the nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's show is with Melissa Washington, a woman whose mission is to empower women veterans. Enjoy! www.AmericanDreamU.org

Jason Drohn has been marketing online for 8 years, working with hundreds of businesses and thousands of entrepreneurs through his courses and done-for-you services.  He's best know for his ‘quickest path to cash' strategies where he cuts years of testing and development out of his client's lives, and delivers sales funnels that that are both automated and profitable Dr. Frank Gibson founded the largest clinic of integrative medicine in the U.S. and sold it in 2006 to allow his dedication toward developing and manufacturing Sobrexa (a botanical compound) and the founding Avantcare, Inc. and the Last Call Program. He has appeared on over fifty television and radio programs in the U.S., been featured in dozens of magazine and newspaper articles and presented 164 seminars in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States Melissa Washington author of Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real World Strategies To Make Your Next Career Move. She is a Navy Veteran, speaker, podcaster, award winner, and LinkedIn workshop trainer who is passionate about connecting with people to engage, educate and inspire others across the nation. Leads the largest women veteran networking group on the west coast For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

Melissa Washington, LinkedIn Maven, How to be better prepared in Networking situations In this episode, you’ll learn: Building your list on contacts Questions to have ready Having your personal introduction   Links & Resources mentioned in this Podcast: MeetUp Vistaprint Thanks so much for joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to share or a question... Read More The post MWE 14 : Melissa Washington, LinkedIn Maven – How to be better prepared in Networking situations appeared first on Melissa Washington - LinkedIn Maven.

Melissa Washington, LinkedIn Maven The New LinkedIn Groups In this episode, you’ll learn: Changes to LinkedIn Groups: Simpler Privacy Settings New mobile app Ability to add images and mentions Less email Easy invites and less work Links & Resources mentioned in this Podcast: New Group Features 30 days to LinkedIn Mastery Program Thanks so much for... Read More The post MWE 13 : Melissa Washington, LinkedIn Maven The New LinkedIn Groups appeared first on Melissa Washington - LinkedIn Maven.

Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn: More about me! I share with you my journey of how I got to where I am today and why I’m so passionate about my work. Many people can relate to my story of being laid off due to a failing economy and then needing to put yourself out... Read More The post MWP 01: Welcome to the Melissa Washington Podcast! appeared first on Melissa Washington - LinkedIn Maven.

What did this veteran do after getting laid off from her job?   Melissa Washington is a Navy Veteran, small business owner, speaker, author, and LinkedIn workshop trainer who is passionate about connecting with people to engage, educate and inspire others across the nation. Melissa was laid off from her job in 2009, marking the beginning of a nearly two-year journey and career reinvention that allowed her to use her passion for helping others. She wrote, Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move, to help people find and get jobs in today's market.   For more insights and resources, check out www.SuccessVets.com.

What did this veteran do after getting laid off from her job? Melissa Washington is a Navy Veteran, small business owner, speaker, author, and LinkedIn workshop trainer who is passionate about connecting with people to engage, educate and inspire others across the nation. Melissa was laid off from her job in 2009, marking the beginning of a nearly two-year journey and career reinvention that allowed her to use her passion for helping others. She wrote, Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move, to help people find and get jobs in today's market. In this interview, we talk about her journey after losing her job, how she leveraged LinkedIn to network online and offline to get a job, why temp work is the future of the job market, and much more in part 1 of this interview. For insights and resources talked about in this interview, check out SuccessVets.com.