Podcasts about military woman

Soon to be PsyD, Lt. Rachel, joins us today to discuss her unique journey as a mental health provider entering the military as someone who was prior enlisted in the intelligence space. In this episode, Rachel encourages listeners to persevere in pursuing military aspirations, sharing her own experience of overcoming rejection from a recruiter. The episode discusses the subjective nature of trauma, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating individual experiences. Both host and guest stress that trauma's impact goes beyond objectively significant events, highlighting the need for empathy. The concept of post-traumatic growth is explored, suggesting resilience as a path to positive outcomes despite challenges. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of understanding and validating diverse experiences of trauma, promoting empathy and acknowledging its psychological and physiological effects. ________________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support Website: www.ysdeh.com Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh

Propaganda and revisionist history are rampant in America's schools. “Tuttle Twins” author Connor Boyack joins Stew to talk about courage and why we must never back down from the radical Left. FED tyranny continues as Patriots are imprisoned for questioning a stolen election. Mindy Robinson is back with Stew to share her first hand knowledge of Joe Biggs and how the FEDS are persecuting him. While Big Pharma elites plan the next Plandemic, we must remember those who have been maimed by the Covid-19 clot shot bioweapon. Military servicewoman Karolina Stancik joins Stew to share her story and the dangers of the so called “vaccine”. The Left is using the Covenant school shooting as a means to confiscate guns from law abiding citizens. Second amendment activist Chris Dorr is here to talk about Red Flag laws and how Republicans must not give an inch when it comes to gun rights. Watch this new show NOW at Stewpeters.com! Keep us FREE and ON THE AIR! SUPPORT THE SPONSORS Below! Protect your retirement and wealth, get up to $10k in FREE SILVER using this link: https://goldco.com/stew PURGE your Body of The Invaders! Go To https://purgesuddenly.com All Natural Pain Patches that target pain and work in minutes, visit https://QEStrong.com/Stew Gun Holsters, BIG SALE! Just go to https://www.vnsh.com/stew and get $50 OFF! Boost Testosterone with: https://nutronicslabs.com PROMOCODE:STEW Keto, Paleo, Guilt Free Cocao, eat chocolate, and still lose weight: https://earthechofoods.com/stew Clean up your AIR with these high quality air filtration systems, and protect yourself from shedding: https://thetriadaer.com/ Promocode STEW Check out https://nootopia.com/Stew for help increasing your mental & physical strength to battle the deep-state's KRYPTONITE plot against Americans! You can Eat 40 MG of Protein and It won't Matter Unless you take These ENZYMES for Absorption: https://bioptimizers.com/stew High Quality CBD, Check out: https://kuribl.com/ Use Promocode STEW20 for 20% off your order or premium CBD! Pandemic Preparedness and Are YOU Prepared for the next pandemic? Pandemic Preparedness kits: Https://pandemicprotocol.com Antarctic krill Oil is a lifesaver, FIX your inflammation today at https://StopMyInflammation.com Telehealth With Dr. Stella: Go to https://DrstellaMd.com and Use Promocode STEW Before You Pay your Taxes, Consult Peymon at https://Freedomlawschool.org Support Stew's Legal Fund, as He Fights the LGBTQ Mafia and Child Drag Shows: Https://givesendgo.com/defendstew

Meet Kiamesha Guy a US Veteran and founder of Quiet Waters -Global Maternal Wellness Center in Chandler, Az. A 501(c)3. Mission: Support & provide Veteran families with funding for Maternal and Women's healthcare & benefits; host family activities for disabled & non-disabled women veterans & active duty women of the United States Armed Forces and their dependents. Contact@GlobalMaternalWellness.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesofhope/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesofhope/support

Living Fearlessly 2.0 Erin Ley is a World-Class Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author and Empowerment & Success Coach. She is Host of the streaming “Life On Track” summit and TV show, inspiring viewers worldwide about making the most of life's opportunities. For decades, audiences and clients across the globe have enjoyed her warmth and wisdom, inspired by her transformational power. She is the creator of the popular “Life On Track” coaching program. They call Erin “The Miracle Maker!” As a cancer thriver at age 25, happily unstuck single Mom of 3 at age 47, successful Entrepreneur at age 50, and serial manifester when it matters most, Erin has shown thousands upon thousands across the globe, how to become victorious by being focused, fearless, and excited about life and your future! Ms. Ley is the author of several books, including the popular #1 bestseller “WORKLUV: A Love Story”. Clients are empowered for life-change through her coaching, audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. Erin says, “Celebrate life and you'll have a life worth celebrating!” To see more about Erin and the release of her 4th book, #1 Bestseller “WORKLUV: A Love Story”, along with her “Life On Track” Course & Coaching Programs, please visit https://erinley.com/ Jeria Arthur, aka "Ace" is the mother of two. Her daughter, Jayah, and son, Jayce, are the inspiration for and the characters in her children's book, “Girls Play Football Too,” The first in her book series. Through her Girls Play Football book series, Jeria aims to uplift, inspire and encourage little girls and young women to walk out their purpose and live their dreams. Ace's brand, Ace Athletics is housed at ACEquarters, a health and wellness complex. Although she doesn't look like a football player, Ace plays the game well. She is committed to being the best version of herself and inspires others to do the same. She believes that everyone has a purpose and encourages others to walk in that purpose, no matter what it is. Find yours and live it out… make a difference and encourage others to do the same! Jeria lives by the phrase, "There is no limit to what you can achieve." She says, "If you can see it in your mind, then you will hold it in your hand!" In 2021 Jeria took on the title of “firefighter!” She underwent rigorous training and now is a fully certified member of her local fire department. Keep striving to be your very best!  http://www.girlsplayfootball.org/ Email: Theaceathletics@gmail.com Instagram: @ace_wfla, @j_ace07, @ace_athletics1 Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc., and Baskets and Beads Kenya, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez showcases leadership, communication training and negotiation skills to corporate clients and small business owners internationally. Her business and fair trade verified organization are built on a 23-year career as a contract specialist in the United States Air Force, where she negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of domestic and international contracts – everything from pens and paper to office machines, automotive parts and aircraft maintenance. After retiring from the Air Force, Eldonna worked as a contracts administrator, negotiator and systems analyst for aerospace companies such as Raytheon, Parsons and L3Harris. She worked with Raytheon and the U.S. Navy on the F-18 Radar program, and with Sparta and Parsons on satellite launch programs for the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base and on the U.S. Navy Virginia and Columbia Submarine programs with L3Harris. She is one of 89 Accredited Speakers worldwide honored by Toastmasters International for outstanding platform and presentation skills. She animates every keynote, workshop and breakout session with experiential participation, games or simulations. “You remember it because you're experiencing the information rather than passively listening to it,” she says. Eldonna is the author of Think Like A Negotiator ~ 50 Ways to Create Win-Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid, and GoPINK Rules of Engagement: 5 Foundational Principles for Taking Control of the Handlebars of Your Life. She also co-authored Heart of a Military Woman, an award-winning anthology of stories by, for, and about military women and families. She is also published in 7 other books including Heart of a Woman in Business and Heart of a Toastmaster Video Version: https://youtu.be/BCPccYPWUaA Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. Or click YouTube icon to write a question Learn more about Teresa here: www.webebookspublishing.com http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Jas Boothe is a Chicago Native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation. She deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns. Her entire military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. In 2005, she was a single parent in the Army Reserves living in New Orleans. That spring, she learned she would soon be deploying to Iraq. During her mobilization, Boothe's life was torn apart by two significant events. In August of that year, she lost everything she owned due to Hurricane Katrina. She tried to shift her focus to her platoon that counted on her for leadership through the deployment. However, in September, she received a devastating diagnosis of aggressive head, neck, and throat cancer and could not deploy. Boothe's options were limited and posed some tough choices for her. Because of her illness, she was facing discharge from the military. But she needed complex full-time medical care, a job, and a place to live with her young son. When searching for assistance, she found there were no existing programs for female Veterans with children. Her military told her to explore welfare and social services as an option, just like every other single mother. Jas then realized that America had forgotten about the women who have served, fought, bled, and died alongside their male counterparts. She found these options unacceptable for a woman who had honorably served her country. After extensive cancer treatment, including radiation therapy that would leave life-long side effects, she was able to stay in the Reserves and immediately began looking for full-time employment and a place for her and her son to live. In 2006, she relocated to Missouri with her aunt, where she had subsequently accepted a job offer from the Army National Guard. Later in the year, she received an opportunity to return to full-time duty in Washington, DC.; nonetheless, Boothe never forgot what she and her son had been through. She became determined to ensure her fellow sister Veterans had a resource in their time of need. Jas founded Final Salute Inc in November 2010 as part of her commitment to "Never Leave a Fallen Comrade."Final Salute Inc has assisted over 7000 women Veterans and children in over 30 States and Territories. Boothe holds a BA in Mass Communications from Mississippi Valley State University and dual MAs in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University.Jas also features in the 2017 documentary "Served Like a Girl" (http://servedlikeagirl.com/), produced by Lysa Heslov, which follows several American women wounded in action transitioning from soldier to civilian after serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Boothe is the mother of two wonderful boys, Brandon (currently serving in the United States Air Force) and Jammel Jr., and wife to a Marine Combat Veteran, Jammel R. Boothe Sr.  Jas has received the following awards for her leadership and community impact:Oprah Winfrey and Toyota Standing OvationUS Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service AwardPeople Magazine Hero Among UsCNN HeroAmerica Red Cross Tiffany Circle - Distinguished Woman Warrior AwardRedbook Magazine - We Learn From HerDepartment of Defense Spirit of Hope AwardAmerican Veteran's Center - Lillian K. Keil Award for Women's Contributions to the MilitaryUnstoppable Mom - Live with Kelly and MichaelAll You Magazine - Be InspiredYWCA Woman of DistinctionMarie Claire Magazine - America's Forgotten HeroesVideo of the Year (Served Like a Girl) - Stevie Awards for Women in BusinessInflue

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The Hake Report, Friday, September 3, 2021: Antifa guy Eric Cohen arrested in stabbing of Latino anti-vaxx protester. // Bradley 'Chelsea' Manning trips and betrays journalist Glenn Greenwald. // 'Racism' in military court marshals! — per Dep Def Sec Dr. Kathleen Hicks in a badly written op-ed. // Women horrified at the thought of having babies, per new Texas law! // INTERESTING CALLS — see below. //  MUSIC: The Knights of the New Crusade – "The Knights of the New Crusade," "Jerusalem," and "Dangers of Dating" – from 2004 album My God Is Alive! Sorry About Yours!  Also check out Hake News from today.  CALLERS Samuel from Sweden takes inspiration from trees that grow in any condition!  William from California is upset at the SJW mess in the military.  Rick from Maine is also upset at the disrespect for the military from within "leadership."  Ian from Martinez, CA says Marines beat co-ed Army. Cops made him put his flag away!  Rich from Fresno, CA asks about evil versus incompetence Chuck from Detroit, MI acts extra malicious today.  Social Pariah from Colorado asks about confronting offenders, and also hides from the sun.  Joe from Phoenix, AZ quotes from Tom Sawyer about the N-word being "dehumanizing."  Louis from Idaho talks about "cafeteria Catholic" Joe Biden who's "pro-choice."  Rick from Hampton, VA talks about the politicization of medicine by the establishment.  TIME STAMPS 0:00:00 Fri, Sep 3, 2021 0:01:28 Knights of the New Crusade 0:03:20 Hey, guys! 0:06:11 4 years of Hake! 0:09:08 Antifa stabby guy arrested 0:22:38 'Chelsea' Manning nuts 0:31:04 Samuel, Sweden: Based trees 0:35:48 William, CA: blacks 0:38:01 Dep Sec Def Kathleen Hicks 0:49:02 Rick, ME 0:53:25 Ian, Martinez, CA 1:01:35 Jerusalem, TKOTNC 1:03:45 Glenn Greenwald 1:07:54 Rich, Fresno, CA 1:15:42 Super: So good, lolbertarians 1:19:29 Chuck, Detroit, MI 1:26:30 Women against babies 1:38:43 Social Pariah, CO 1:42:38 Joe, Phoenix, AZ 1:52:35 Super Chats: Chuck or Tony 1:53:47 Louis, ID 1:56:02 Rick, Hampton, VA 2:00:04 Dangers of Dating, KOTNC HAKE LINKS VIDEO ARCHIVE: Facebook | Periscope/Twitter | YouTube | Audio podcast links below PODCAST: Apple | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon | PodBean | Google  LIVE VIDEO: Trovo | DLive | Periscope | Facebook | Twitch* | YouTube*  SUPPORT: SubscribeStar | Patreon | Teespring | SUPER CHAT: Streamlabs | Trovo   Call in! 888-775-3773, live Monday through Friday 9 AM (Los Angeles) https://thehakereport.com/show  Also see Hake News from JLP's show today.  *NOTE: YouTube and Twitch have both censored James's content on their platforms lately, over fake "Community Guidelines" violations.  BLOG POST: https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2021/9/3/090321-fri-antifa-manning-vs-greenwald-military-womans-choice 

Jackie Morton, host of the Divorce for Busy Millennials podcast, started her podcast after navigating her own divorce. Her podcast offers a space for other people going through a divorce a platform to give practical advice with a splash of humor.  Amidst tackling law school, being a mom, and preparing for a deployment, Jackie was also figuring out how to get divorced. Like every other divorce, her divorce was  handled through the civilian court. But unlike most cases, Jackie is a military woman and unfortunately, it was used against her during the process. Jackie had to figure out how to properly advocate for herself to everyone, including her own attorney.  While divorce is painful mentally, emotionally, and physically, Jackie found peace when it all came to an end. Looking back on her experience, she is able to find humor and comfort in it all. Tune into this week's episode of Military Woman and So Much More for a light hearted conversation surrounding divorce. Learn more about Jackie's experience, and how to better navigate divorce as a member of the military.  Quotes: “If you don't have the proper tools and vocabulary to explain everything to your attorney, judge, or mediator it can really be skewed against you.” (07:00-07:10)  “The more joint assets and marital assets you have, or the more complicated your tax bracket is, the more need you're going to have for an expensive attorney.” (39:13-39:27)

When it comes to the work space, it is crucial that employers provide a safe and healthy space for their employees to do their jobs. When it comes to internal investigations, “over 60% of internal investigators pre-judge their cases” due to implicit bias, says attorney Tracy Pearson. In this week's episode of Military Woman and So Much More, Tracy Pearson will share her expert opinion on how to minimize implicit bias so workplaces can be more safe for everyone. According to Tracy, there are two main reasons why employees do not report to organizations. The first reason is psychological safety, in other words, feeling like you can't. And second, organizational betrayal. This all has to do with our brains being trained to resort to implicit bias. While this way of thinking has been engraved in the human mind since the beginning of mankind, it is not impossible to get rid of. In fact, Tracy says that education, and creating a culture where people of all types are valued is vital to minimizing the issue. Implicit bias in the military is especially dangerous. Since the military has historically mostly been a white-male dominating field, it is crucial that the necessary steps are being taken to shift the mindset and culture of the military so that all its members are protected. Tune in today for an educational conversation on how to minimize implicit bias in your workspace.  Quotes: “Failure to investigate an allegation should be a crime.” (21:25-21:28)  “We have a duty as organizations to provide a healthy and safe work environment for the people that we entrust to do the work we ask them to do.”  (21:31-21:41) AUDIOGRAM until 22:15)  “In order to have a competent investigation, you have to not pre-judge it.”(31:09- 31:13) “Credibility isn't about belief, it's about plausibility based on objective factors.” (32:05-32:13)   “If you aren't changing the underlying culture that is making this happen to people, you aren't fixing the problem.” (37:38- 37:49)  Links: https://www.tracyexplains.com/

Overview: Most of our default behaviors are developed by the time we are five years old, says motivational speaker, Bill Benjamin. This week on Military Woman and So Much More, your host Sharika LaBrie welcomes her first ever male guest to the show to discuss emotional intelligence and the role women play in leadership. Even though Bill is sought out for his emotional intelligence training, he has not always been emotionally intelligent himself. In fact, this is something Bill had to learn himself. When he was struggling in a leadership position, a mentor of his opened his eyes to the emotional areas that he was lacking. Bill says anyone can learn how to retrain the brain; it just takes practice. Reading, watching videos, attending training, and hiring a coach are a few ways one can begin to practice and relearn their old behaviors. Bill wants women to know how valuable they are in the workplace. According to a naval study, teams of men and women are far more productive than teams of only one or the other. Women's brains are naturally wired to trigger more emotional and empathetic responses to stressful situations. It has been proven that empathy is a key contributor to strong leadership. Tune in to this week's episode of Military Woman and So Much More to hear more about Bill's 8% philosophy, and how we as women can utilize our emotions to become emotionally intelligent leaders. Quotes: “Our default behaviors and our emotional behaviors are neuropathways that get seared in overtime and most of those are developed by the time we are 5 years old.” (10:21-10:32)   “We really say leading by example is not the main means of influencing people, it's the only means.” (11:15-11:18) “Teams of combined men and women outperform teams of mostly or mostly women.” (23:03- 23:10) “Empathy is not giving in all the time; empathy is not someone else has to be right. It is simply acknowledging someone else's point of view.” (26:02- 26:11) “The goal of mediation is not to calm our minds down, that is a huge misconception. The goal of mediation is to be aware of our mind wandering, it's to practice some slow breathing. An outcome might be that we feel calmer, but it might not be.” (30:38-30:52)   Links:  https://www.ihhp.com

Overview: “Even if you don't talk about money, you learn about money through actions,” says Stephanie Davis Certified Financial Education Instructor. Stephanie grew up with an unhealthy relationship with money. Coming from a single-family home, she was told no a lot. Coming into adulthood, Stephanie wanted to be able to give herself everything she always wanted. Unfortunately, she addressed it in the wrong way and landed herself in some financial stress. After getting out of the military, Stephanie entered the civilian world. She soon realized that money was no longer a guarantee. Her bad financial decisions had landed her in a situation where she could not afford the lifestyle she had been living. Stephanie knew that she either had to change or continue down the path of debt she was on. With 18 months of dedication, she was able to get out of debt and begin her journey into real estate investing. Stephanie says the first thing that she had to do was come face to face with where she was at. Looking at the numbers and figuring out where her money was going was the first key to paying off her debt. After that, Stephanie had to cut back significantly on things she was used to spending her money on. She realized she didn't need all the clothes, she cooked more at home, and she put the vacations on hold. Staying true to her newfound path got her out of 45,000 dollars of debt in under two years. Learn more about how you can free yourself from the unnecessary stress of debt in today's episode of Military Woman and So Much More. Quotes:  “Even if you don't talk about money, you learn about money through actions and what you see and what you hear other people talk about.” (03:01-03:08) “I went on a spending spree because nobody could tell me no and because I've had this desire of just buying the things that I wanted.” (06:09- 06:18) “I was so much in debt that I was just trying to stay afloat, that I realized something has to change.” (08:33- 08:40) "A lot of times we allow money to stress us out and put money in a position of power. Money is not power. We are the powerful ones."  (28:53- 29:08)  Links: Find Stephanie on her Website https://www.financesonpoint.com/  

Overview: Roshonda Thomas, Founder of Distress the Community Non-Profit Organization, is a true jack of all trades. From serving in the military, to owning multiple businesses, running a non-profit and being a mother, there isn't much this woman can't do.  After getting out of active duty, Roshonda took a corporate job. As she was adjusting to her new lifestyle and being a full-time mom, Roshonda realized she was unable to find adequate childcare. She realized that this was a problem that many women were likely having, and it got the ball rolling for her first entrepreneurial endeavor, opening her gym. Not only did her gym provide a space for people to work on their fitness, but it offered after school programs for children, too. At this point, Roshonda was just getting started. She eventually went on to making her own coffee and smoothies, opening an axe throwing business and incorporating yoga into her life and the lives of those around her. At one point, Roshonda had a conversation with a friend about the concept of time and using it properly. Her friend told her that she was wasting her talents. After a lengthy all-day discussion, Roshonda concluded that she was wasting a lot of her time. She encourages everyone to take the time to revisit their goals, and what they are doing to reach those goals on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. By doing this, Roshonda ended up creating her businesses into what she wanted the most: her non-profit organization, Distress the Community. If Roshonda could give anyone advice, it would be to spend the time figuring out what you want to do then remaining focused on those things. Learn more about Roshonda's story on this episode of Military Woman and So Much More! Quotes: “Whether you do things with that time, you need to know where you are wasting it. Whether you can do an extra workout, or you can be meal prepping, or doing something extra for your kids, or yourself.” (11:12- 11:22) “There are other ways to look at certain things. You don't always have to have the answer or have it right. Some things you're going to have to navigate through and grow.” (28:05-28:15) “Be open to the other side or at least seek out the other side so that you can really have an informed decision. You can keep your thought process that's fine, but know what the other person is thinking and feeling.” (28:19-28:31)  “When you will do the work, the positivity that comes from that really will allow you to open up untacked talent that you didn't even know you had.” (28:58- 29:10) “By 22 I would have told myself not to put so much stock in relationships because they are fluid.” (38:55- 39:00) Links: https://destressthecommunity.org Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

Today we are talking about all things hair! It's no secret the Army has rolled out some new hair regulations for women. Let's start with the main changes in the regulation: women are now allowed to shave their heads, and can wear ponytails to their shoulder blades. Previously, ponytails were only allowed to be tucked in and during training. Braids and twists are now allowed.   So why is this important? There's been some negativity towards the new regulations from both men and women. Although her unit has been very supportive, social media hasn't been as accepting. Many say that they want to honor how the military has been for years and things don't need to be changed. Also ponytails have been considered messy, ponytails can be used for hand to hand contact, and buns are more professional and stay within exceeding the standards.  This is also important for more societal inclusions for all races of women and what the world accepts as ‘beauty'. The Army taking this step to be more inclusive, can only be a step in the right direction for societal change. In the civilian world, there are also problems with women of color being sent home from their job or knowing someone who was sent home from their job because their hair was deemed unprofessional for the workplace.  Previously, women had no exceptions for having any hair regulations besides a bun, although men have exceptions for beards for religious and medical reasons. Going into the history of hair in the military, long hair and ponytails were accepted for men as well as beards up to WWI. As time went on, often for sanitary purposes, all regulations had to be  the same ‘clean cut look' across the board.  Sharika shares her struggles through the military and staying within hair regulations and the struggles many women had keeping their hair in a bun every single day of work no matter what texture of hair they had. The old regulations also did not take into consideration migraines due to hair, alopecia, limitations of movement, diversion, and inclusion.  Sharika suggests reading regulation AR670-1 which can be found here so you know the regulations of course before calling someone out, and turning these new regulations into a learning experience for all.    Learn more about the new hair regulations and the important steps the military is taking to provide inclusion for all, on today's episode of The Military Woman and so much more!  Quotes:  “The point of these hair regulations and the point of updating them are to ensure we are diversifying and we are including everyone - all shapes, sizes, and colors.” “So why is this important? The old regulations allowed a lot of subjectivity to the majority of a population, who did not understand black hair styles, the maintenance cost and the time it takes to professionally style hair or perform daily styling. The old regulation didn't take into account the medical reasons.”

Knowing each other since 2011, Arlyn and Sharika share their thoughts of how small the world is, especially in the Army Nurse Corp! Arlyn was serving as a Brigade Nurse Counselor when life hit her unexpectedly. Her husband's position in the Army was not able to accommodate their travel plans with her military career, so she chose the hard road to accept a different duty station with the anticipation of where her husband would be sent for his impending fellowship. Fast forwarding to her terminal leave down the line, Arlyn decided to take her time to attend some family engagements. Filling out an DA31 for accountability, she needed to scope out the nearest hospital to her vacation destination in Mexico. During this time, a large fire accident happened at a wedding she was attending. Unfortunately, Arlyn was hit with the fire in a matter of seconds, suffering third degree and second degree burns.  Luckily, all of the information she filled out in her DA31 was helpful to cover her bases, although she needed to be treated out of country in Mexico. She quickly learned the medical care facilities overseas are vastly different in how they can handle situations versus in the United States. Arlyn notified her chain of command as soon as she could and informed her Tricare representative to notify them what had happened.  She requested someone from the Air Force to come and retrieve her so she could get treatment closer to her home. Arriving back in San Antonio, Arlyn was triaged immediately into the hospital's burn unit. Spending about two weeks in the hospital, Arlyn and her husband were able to return home to Washington state where her husband had to immediately report to his unit in El Paso, Texas. It was a truly humbling experience for Arlyn to have to rely on those around her and not being as mobile as she was used to.  Extending her ETS date to ensure her burn care was covered, Arlyn found out her husband was receiving his medical fellowship at UCLA and grabbed on to the first solid plan she was able to for months. As Arlyn's ETS date came and went, her husband asked her an important question: what did she want to do from here?  Not knowing what her answer was, and knowing her previous answer revolved around her ambitions in the Army, all she wanted now was to be able to walk again, drive a car, and have her old normal. She instead asked him, what he would do with his life? He responded with everything in his current life; being a surgeon and a father. It really hit Arlyn that she needed some new and exciting goals to achieve in her life. At first jokingly, she said she wanted to be an actor in light of their new move to Los Angeles. Having no idea where to start, Arlyn googled and researched what she needed to do to begin her new career endeavors.  Forcing herself to walk long distances for about six months in LA, Arlyn took some classes in a comedy school and began to send out auditions. She booked her first gig with USAA for a national commercial, which at the time never aired. A few years later in Hawaii,  she found an audition with USAA again seeking a role that fit her perfectly and got the part! If you see the commercial, Arlyn plays a part named ‘Kate'.  Being redirected to something else in her life is something Arlyn could have never imagined, but she would not have it any other way. Learn more about Arlyn's transition from the Army to Hollywood this week on The Military Woman and so Much More! Quotes:  “Yes you can have it all...but what does all really mean?” All those things I learned from the military, absolutely prepared me for a life in Hollywood.” “Because my perspective has changed, right? Perspective, went from, you know, I want to be a general in the Army Nurse Corps One day, when I go to anesthesia School in the Army, my career, blah blah blah, me me me. To I just want to be able to walk without a limp, you know. I want to be able to walk more than I don't know, half a mile, you know like can I stand without pain. Like it was so simple. What I wanted out of my life.” Links:  https://twitter.com/arlyn821?s=20

Drinking can be a common pass time for many of us. Most people don't truly understand their relationship with alcohol and the long term physical, social, psychological or financial impacts. The Air Force recognizes alcoholism as a preventable, progressive, treatable, and non-compensable disease that affects the entire family. That simply means, help is available! One of the goals of The Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program, is to minimize the negative consequences of substance misuse and abuse to the individual, family, and organization. Erica took the courageous step of self identifying that she needed help with alcohol use. That may at times have a negative stigma but she thrived through it all, continued to lead Airman, care for herself and family. Erica shows us that you can get help and have a successful career as she was recently selected for the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, the second highest Enlisted rank one can achieve in the Air Force.Erica has been active duty in the US Air Force for 20 years. As a Dual Military wife and Mother of 2, she is really your every day Military Woman. She Enjoys binge watching murder mysteries and true crime shows. Through all life has brought her way she successfully completed 18 months in the ADAPT program and is now living a healthier life!!She is Camouflaged Beauty!  *Want to share your story or get our insight on any topic that impacts you the military woman, email us at camobeautystories@gmail.com. We LOVE to hear from YOU!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, like, comment & SHARE on IG, FB & Twitter and join us  Friday's at 5PM EST on major podcast streaming platforms.The views and content shared on this podcast are personal and does not reflect the views of any branch of military service!Be Kind to your body, soul & mind!

LTC Kelly Bell, moderator for The Army Mom Life group was originally in a reserves unit before being mobilized to an active duty unit right before the COVID-19 pandemic.  The only nurse in her command, she became the medical commander for everything COVID-19 related. She specializes in ER nursing. When her unit arrived back from deployment she was asked to be briefed about COVID-19 and they were shocked how things had progressed in the United States. She was then asked to be the OIC of the COVID-19 task force. Board selected for a LTC Battalion Command position by June of this year.  Kelly has of course learned quite a bit during the pandemic about her career and how things quickly change within the military. Being a Facebook administrator for the group, The Army Mom Life, Kelly works to revise policies and advocate for moms and families in the military. SGT Nicole Pierce began the group and reached out the Kelly to help mentor and advocate for their members. Since then Kelly decided to learn more about Twitter and see how she could make a difference through that community and push some of the main issues they were seeing through the platform. They got a great response by tagging some top leaders in the Army. The SGT Major of the Army reached out to the group and suggested they submit some proposals they were working on. They put out a survey to see what they would like to see as proposals, with over 300 respondents. They consolidated the responses and came up with the top 5 they wanted to present. It then landed on the desks of some of the senior leaders in the Army as well as some members of the Pentagon. It is important to note that instead of simply making a list of what the group wanted, they presented research, background information and solutions that they wanted to have addressed. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Planning team will be getting together on April 5th at the Pentagon, and will begin working on the proposal and turning the issues into actual policy.  The main proposals that have been submitted are: Postpartum Height weight deferment from 180 days to a full 12 months postpartum  Increase postpartum standard of care  Standards in allowing Postpartum or pregnant soldiers be sent to PME  Joint service effort to revise the joint travel regulations to officially authorize the reimbursement of breast milk transportation  Postpartum and parental operation and training deferment policy  Kelly explains how difficult it is for many female soldiers that are pregnant or postpartum to be sent to training, NTC, or deployments. There are many studies being done to show the effects of mothers and babies being separated too early, and the inconsistencies of policy to ensure the welfare of families. Kelly and the team of The Army Mom Life group are working to make the work/life balance for female soldiers more bearable as they progress in their career. Some of the policies they are looking to revise are not only for females, but also understanding a family looks different sometimes and different is okay. These policies will consistently cover transgender families, single parents, and same gender parents.  Listen as Kelly shares her experiences as a mom and how she is advocating for female soldiers everywhere in this episode of The Military Woman and So Much More!  Quotes:  “We got our voice out on Twitter, and got picked up by Army Senior leaders that started to follow some of the threads we were putting out there, and things just sort of progressed in a really positive way.”   “The way that we run the Army Mom life is very soldier centric. So it's all about the admins advocating for the soldiers in the group and assisting them. So we wanted to capture the needs and wants of the soldiers.” (18:40-18:56)   Links:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thearmymomlife  

“Never in a million years did I think that was going to happen,” Tina Casanova explains regarding her experience with sexual assault. Tina was raped on active duty after her first deployment as a Petty Officer in the US Navy. The assault occurred at a party, and Tina's assailant was a friend. When the attack occurred, Tina checked off all of the boxes: she said no, tried to rationalize with her attacker, and attempted to fight him off. She followed all of the rules, but she was raped anyway, and she still feels personal responsibility for the experience. She explains that even now, she blames herself for poor judgement in friends, drinking too much, and trusting the wrong people. Tina went back to work two days after the attack. She spent years trying to suppress her emotions and relied on a “fake it till you make it” rationale to explain them away. But her attempts to cope weren't working, and her family members and friends wondered why Tina seemed to be experiencing symptoms of PTSD even though she hadn't had any traumatic experiences while on active duty. Finally, Tina decided to confide in a close friend, who gave her the validation that she needed to start healing. Since then, she has found additional support and solace from family members and has started the journey towards acceptance and recovery. More recently, Tina has been training for a 76-mile run, which is the next step in her healing journey. Although Tina has been contemplating this run for years, she was finally triggered to act when Vanessa Guillen's remains were found last June. Vanessa was yet another military woman who experienced sexual assault; however, unlike Tina, she was murdered after the fact. Tina is running 76 miles to represent the number of days it took Vanessa's family to find her remains. She will begin her run on April 22, the one-year anniversary of Vanessa's death. Tune into this week's episode of The Military Woman and So Much More for an emotional conversation with Tina and host Sharika LaBrie about finding yourself again after a sexual assault. Learn about Tina's journey towards recovery and how she is working to show women across the country that #silenceisnotstrength.  Quotes “I was raped on active duty right after my first deployment. And I used running as a way to cope without even realizing it. I literally just started running from the issue. And since I didn't know what to do with the emotional part of it, I turned it into physical pain.” (3:02-3:28) “And people say, ‘Well, thank god you're alive. Thank god you woke up another day and you can do whatever you want with this day.' And for the longest time, it made me sick. You know, take your day and shove it.” (12:46-13:03) “My heart continued beating after that, but I was dead, you know? I died that night. Everything that I was, who I was, is gone.” (16:11-16:27) “Next year, I bet you anything, they're not going to be talking about this anymore. And this is gonna be a great way to let them know that we're not letting it go this time. I went back to work two days later and kept my mouth shut. A year later...we're not doing that again….I pray that this run just lets people know that we're going to keep talking about it.” (40:48-41:55) “The more we talk, the less this is going to be able to keep happening because in a sense these predators are protected by our silence. And my hashtag is ‘silence is not strength' because I have thought that me being quiet made me stronger and just get over it, but that doesn't happen, and I don't think it'll happen for anybody. But it did protect him….I really want us to start talking about this so that even if they don't feel comfortable telling somebody specifically, at least they'll hear the conversation.” (43:49-44:39) Links 76 Mile Run for Change http://www.thepinkberets.org/ https://www.rainn.org/resources   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

What do you wish you knew about finances that you don't right now? In this episode of the Military Woman podcast, Sharika is asking Elizabeth Berard Rojas, AGR Officer in Finances and financial consultant what she thinks everyone should know about being financially savvy on a military paycheck.  What's the difference between a Roth IRA, TSP, and your 401K? How do you choose where to put your money? What's the best way to budget? Elizabeth hit on all these super important questions in her chat with Sharika, and shares some of the biggest mistakes she sees her clients make around money -- like, for example, choosing to take out personal loans rather than relying on a savings account.  We're tackling all your financial questions in this episode, from the envelope budgeting method to the one small adjustment you can make on your tax forms to get a bigger refund every year. You don't want to miss it! Quotes “Many women are so bogged down day to day, that staying on top of our finances can be overwhelming.”  “Actually, when you see the money right there in those envelopes, growing, you don't want to spend it as much, because you're like, ‘This is looking very pretty!'” (23:22-23:30)   Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethberardrojas/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing  

“Burns are a lifelong battle,” explains Katie Blanchard, former U.S. Army Nurse Supervisor. In 2016, Katie suffered a brutal attack by a civilian employee, who threw gasoline and matches on her and lit her on fire. Katie sustained burns to 18% of her upper body and has been forced to undergo continued surgeries to combat the scars. And the worst part? Her attacker was tried in a federal court and received a maximum sentence of only 20 years in prison. So while Katie is forced to battle her burns for the rest of her life, the man who caused her injuries can re-enter his life relatively unscathed after only 20 years.  Despite the attack, Katie never allowed herself to become defeated. Instead, she has committed herself to improving the system that failed her. She has earned her Masters in Nurse Education and is now a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington pursuing a PhD in Nursing Science. She has also started her own company, WPV Solutions, which aims to prevent workplace violence before it occurs. When asked what lessons listeners should take away from her experience, Katie explains that we must change how we look at violence in the workplace. Katie's superiors largely ignored her complaints and concerns despite her repeated requests for support and protection prior to the assault. Katie explains that the military disciplinary system lacks continuity and that escalations are often swept under the rug rather than being seriously addressed on a larger scale. While Katie has gained little traction within the Army when it comes to a broader acknowledgment of workplace violence, she hopes to assist other organizations develop stronger safety and support foundations, so their employees feel safe in their work environments. Tune into this week's episode of the Military Woman to learn more about Katie's experiences and the admirable work she is doing to combat workplace violence. You won't want to miss this inspiring story about overcoming past trauma in pursuit of a greater good. Quotes “You believe in an organization and those values that an organization has: duty, selfless service, loyalty. You believe in these things, and you believe that you're doing a greater good, that you're there to do work that is important. When a colonel looks at you and tells you to look the other way and to protect yourself and not to do what you feel is the right thing and the right thing for your patients...it gives you this feeling of hopelessness and a feeling of why am I here.” (14:36-15:09) “This kind of dynamic happens a lot in workplace violence where perpetrators will try to flip the script and make it your problem, not theirs.” (27:09-27:19) “I wanted people to know that I had said something, that I had known that this was going to happen, and there was no action.” (32:31-32:40) “Burns are a lifelong battle….My attacker got 20 years in federal prison, and that was the maximum that he could have gotten….It's a life sentence for me, but it's not for him.” (35:51-36:52) “There needs to be a reporting system in place that we can ask for resources; that we can get a threat assessment team going; that if our chain of command isn't listening, there's some mechanism where we can still get to people to help us stay safe in the workplace.” (38:38-38:56) “What the literature tells us is that a lot of times workplace violence is not active shooter. It is not that kind of extreme violence. A lot of times this risk of violence is very much a spectrum, and it's both verbal and physical….We can very much prevent workplace violence from happening if we have the right tools to do it.” (43:12-43:35) Links https://wpvsolutions.org/ wpvsolutions@gmail.com   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

“When we try to break down barriers and glass ceilings, it's not just us,” says Lauran Glover, First African-American Female Commander of the Old Guard. Lauran started her military career in Guantanamo Bay Cuba as a second lieutenant in the military police. But when she was moved to the military police company in Arlington Cemetery, she fell in love with the ceremonial parts of military life - especially the drill team. In this episode of the Military Woman podcast, Lauran talks with Sharika about her experience in the Old Guard, and what it's really like to break glass ceilings (hint: it's hard!).  Lauran's role as commander came at a time of change for the drill team and the military. There were a lot of female firsts in other branches when she became commander of the Old Guard. But her position also started at a period of down-turn for the drill team -- right before she began, the team was told they could no longer take sponsored trips, because it looked too lavish. As commander, Lauran found herself thrown into a new drill team, with a tight budget. She decided the best way to make an impact was to travel to schools and really amp up the fact that she was the first female, black commander -- to show girls across America what is possible for them in 2021.  Tune in this week to hear Lauran's amazing story, including shout-outs to the many men and women who supported her journey and helped her pave the way to a more diverse Old Guard.  Quotes “It's those things that we don't realize in our society, because representation matters. I never saw a woman doing this, I never saw a woman around, so I didn't see my opportunity in this path. (15:11-15:21) “I think this is important as well to say, about our conversations with glass ceilings. A lot of people think we break glass ceilings, and it's great and everyone loves it, and we move forward. That's not how it happens.” (19:44-19:55) Links Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

On today's episode of Now You're Talking, we sit sown with Melissa Wade, Director of External Relations with The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs and Retired Colonel Becky Jenner with the MS Army National Guard to discuss the role of women in the military and the 2021 Military Woman’s Summit. For more information about the 2021 Military Woman’s Summit and The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs, contact Caroline Kennard at 601-576-4841 or visit Mississippi VA (ms.gov) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I was trying to live a military life in a civilian world,” says Kelley L Forsberg, founder and life coach at Life Coaching for Veterans. Kelley was medically retired from the army after many years as a logistics officer, and despite the more concrete preparation that she did -- finding housing, updating her resume -- her transition to civilian life was bumpier than expected. That experience prompted her to start a life coaching business for veterans looking to find their place in a civilian world, which is what she talks about with Sharika on this episode of the Military Woman podcast.  Kelley and Sharika talk about what preparation they received when exiting from the army, and the grief that comes when you undergo this transition. As Kelley says, “The army was the biggest part of me that I had ever lost.” When the army is all you've known, it can be hard to find your own “why.” Kelley's work as a life coach is all about helping other veterans find their footing now that they are in charge of their own mission: living a good life.  Tune in this week to learn about Kelley's exit from the military, and the real experience of finding yourself in the civilian world -- without leaving all of your military self behind.  Quotes “I was trying to live a military life in a civilian world.”  “We think there are these rules we have to live by, and we do in the military. But in the civilian world there's so much more freedom, and we don't really know what to do with that.” (8:42-8:52) “Because it's different when you have a government contract saying this is who you are, this is what you do. But when it becomes your choice, you are responsible for that. It's up to you to decide if you are doing the work that you're meant to be doing in your life, and that's a big question to answer.” (22:21-22:37)   Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachingforveterans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachingforveterans/ Book a call with Kelley L. Forsberg: https://calendly.com/lifecoachingforveterans?fbclid=IwAR0PZrHQtoIdCDlX84AHq3an_sUI51qE91-q-f9tlv8BokNPnQD7b3_s82s http://lifecoachingforveterans.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing  

“Our healthcare system is reactive, not proactive,” says Kelly Watts-Baca. On this episode of The Military Woman podcast, Kelly and host Sharika LaBrie talk about what it's like to do IVF as a military woman, and how to stay resilient through this long and arduous process.  Kelly was 37 years old when she started trying to have a baby with her then boyfriend, now husband. After two years of unprotected sex and not even a pregnancy scare, she realized something was wrong. After discovering she was unable to conceive naturally, Kelly started the IVF process - which drained her emotionally, financially, and physically.  In this illuminating episode about the power of resilience when you want to start a family, Kelly shares how IVF impacted her work life, her marriage, her sense of self, and her ideas about women's healthcare. Tune in to learn more about the rarely-told story of fertility and the military on this episode of The Military Woman.  Quotes: “There's no easy answer to infertility.”  “I hope it brings light to so many facets. There are so many facets to IVF that people don't know or understand, and it's difficult to navigate. And when we talk about the military and really needing mentors, being in IVF you really need a mentor, someone you can talk to.”  Links: @themilitarywoman (Instagram) 

“This diagnosis threw everything off track” says Cassie Bailey, retired combat medic, LPN, RN and Army Corps Nurse Officer. When she was 34 years old, Cassie was diagnosed with metastasized Stage 4 breast cancer and given only five years to live. In this episode of The Military Woman, Cassie talks with host Sharika Labrie about how her diagnosis changed her life, and her military career.  Cassie was medically discharged from the army after seventeen years of service -- and soon after her discharge, Covid hit. The combination threw her for a loop, but she found solace in many places - therapy, doctors, and a website called Health Unlocked, that lets you connect with people who have the same disease, prognosis, and medications as you.  Now, Cassie is stable. She has been for two years. And she maintains hope - she is going to see a functional medicine doctor in the coming weeks to see if integrative health can help her find a cure. Listen in for this heart-breaking, yet hopeful, story of cancer, military aspirations, and what life is like as a young mother after medical discharge.  Quotes “I'm the one going through it, but you know, they are too. And I found myself having to comfort other people when I needed comfort.” (35:38-35:58) Links Instagram: @themilitarywoman  Instagram: @chroniclesofacancer_

When Sharika LaBrie was unexpectedly deployed, she felt a lot of guilt. Leaving her two kids and her husband behind to do her work in the Army Nurse Corps was complicated -- and though many resources existed for dependent wives, there wasn't much for active military women. After sitting down with a group of women with similar experiences in Kosovo, Sharika realized these experiences needed to be shared. And so, the Military Woman podcast was born!

On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Keisha Nicole sits down with Trina L. Martin, Author, speaker, tech expert and podcast host.  Trina talks about her 30 years of service in the Military, how she started a business that is helping small and medium-sized businesses pivot and evolve by providing them with technical solutions that are a necessity for them to stay connected to their remote clients and employees around the globe.  Trina also talks about how she uses public speaking opportunities to inspire students.  She also talks about what prompted her to write her book From Mess to Amazing, and she shares her biggest mess.  To learn more about Trina and her podcast Trina Talk, visit www.trinalmartin.com.Check out The Oh Hell No Podcast & get the information you need to live your best life!www.ohhellnopodcast.comFollow on Instagram  @theohhellnopodcast Tell us what you want to hear...fill out our questionnaire! https://forms.gle/pLHjHLtv1SkgHRpF9

This episode is sponsored by Ashleigh Magee Coaching. you’d like to learn more, send Ashleigh an email to admin@AshleighMaGee.comChelsea has received multiple recognition awards to include the Small Business Administration Person of the Year Award, Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, Cova Gives Back Award, Microsoft #EmpowerPossibility Award, Verizon Salute Award and Innovator of the Year.She was planning to join the Navy and had started her officer package in her last year of college. But the recruiter she had been working with retired and didn’t submit her package and no one could find it. So even though she had her degree she decided to go for it and enlist in the Navy with the plans to transfer from enlisted to the Officer once she was in. But she didn’t know how hard that process would be. And by the time she completed her officer package she started Troopster. So it all worked out in the end.She enjoyed boot camp and made good friends and she was really excited about her job as a photojournalist. She learned so much. One of the experiences she shared was going to a campground where half the team had paintball guns and the other half had cameras. They were instructed to “document the war” and then after an hour switched roles. Her first assignment was at Norfork in Virginia and it was “Big Navy’s” journalist portal, where journalists went to tell the Navy’s story. She wasn’t at Norfork for very long within weeks of arriving in Virginia she was headed out on her first deployment to Japan. She was attached to different ships to capture the story of the Navy. She was always coming and going. Gone for a few months, home for a few weeks and then heading back out again. She loved getting to capture the stories of the Navy and shared some of her favorites. But everything wasn’t easy. In 2013 onboard her seventh ship and for some reason she found herself integrated among the rest of the Public Affairs officers on the ship. This wasn’t the way it had been on her previous ships, but she worked around it. But she noticed everyone in the shop was extremely unhappy and she wasn’t sure why. But the leader of the section quickly showed why everyone was so upset. His demeanor and had tirades that made life hard for everyone. She decided to document everything and presented it to her Squadron Officer. He tried to handle the situation, but she got yelled at by the Chief and nothing changed. So she continued to document and then went back to her Squadron Officer and she brought someone with her, but they ended up being too afraid to speak up. He sent her back to the office and didn’t help with the situation. The whole situation tainted her experience in the Navy. No one seemed to care about the sailors on the ship.As all this was going on she received a care package from her mom. When she opened it she found that everything had gone bad and it was like putting salt on an open wound. It was the final straw and she burst into tears. And then a week or so later she was in the library. She knew she had to do something else so she started Troopster. She didn’t want someone else to feel the way she did. And through a lot of hard work and daydreaming, she created Troopster.On Thanksgiving Day in 2015, she launched her business. She had been thinking there was more to do, but her mom encouraged her to launch. She has learned a lot and continues to learn. They have sent more than 7,000 care packages around the world. It is grown so much and she loves her job.   Connect with Chelsea:www.troopster.orgLinkedInMentioned in this episode:Girls Guide to the MilitaryEmail: Airmantomom@gmail.comRelated Episode:From the Navy to Entrepreneurship Episode 27From the Navy to the Air Force - Episode 15Surviving Sexual Trauma in the Navy - Episode 26

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: 1. Negotiation is an everyday thing 2. How to ask for exactly what you want and get it 3. How to get good at negotiationABOUT ELDONNAEldonna Lewis Fernandez is a retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of honorable military service. As a Contracts Specialist in the Air Force and Contracts Negotiator and Manager after retiring, Eldonna has negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts. She authored the book “Think Like A Negotiator: 50 Ways to Create Win Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid” and Co Authored the Award Winning “Heart of a Military Woman.” Today Eldonna is a Keynote Speaker and Experiential Trainer on Negotiation and Self Leadership. She also founded the Dynamic Vision Foundation non profit that helps women in Kenya eradicate poverty through the Baskets and Beads project. CONNECT WITH ELDONNAYou can connect with Eldonna at https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com and find out more about her Baskets and Beads project at https://basketsandbeadskenya.com

Dammit yall we took some time off but we back in your face with a new episode W/ Ms. Rich BrownSugar & our man Wayne Oliver. ITS A GOOD ASS SATURDAY ONCE AGAIN YALL!!! We back up in you with a new episode of Disorderly Conduct y'all, This week we had our Special Guest Mrs. Rich BrownSugar, A mother of two boys and a Military Woman, she discussed how life is for her being a black woman in the military, dating in 2018, how she deals with men from jump, past relationships, and much more knowledge she dropped on us mane. We also discussed, Blackface on Halloween (why is this still a damn thing), Could you deal with your partner being a "social media" thot? Celibacy? could you do it? or nawl? Havin sexual relations with your partners consent. (good ass topic) Recent domestic terrorism, and much much more yall!!! Tune in live every Saturday 7:30 PM(ish) On our page (Disorderly Conduct Ent on Facebook) for more stimulating converstation. Real People, Real Subjects, Real Conversation. No Topic is off Limits!! We also now have Disorderly Conduct ENT. hats & shirts for sale!! Show folks what you are about mane, your support truly means everything to us! If you are interested in making a purchase contact us on the Facebook page, WE BUILDING!!!! DISORDERLY CONDUCT ENT Live Every Saturday Night 7:30 PM (ish) Like, Share, Subscribe!!! WE EVERYMFWHERE!!! Twitter: DisorderlyCond1 Facebook: DisorderlyConductEnt Instagram: DisorderlyCondEnt Youtube: Disorderly Conduct Ent SoundCloud: Disorderly Conduct Ent Google Play: Disorderly Conduct Ent ITunes: Disorderly Conduct Ent Iheart:Disorderly Conduct Ent

Ep #53 - In today's episode, Matt Brauning hosts master negotiator, corporate trainer, and retired Air Force Veteran, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, for a special one-on-one interview. Eldonna is an amazing business woman and leader. You will learn about her upbringing, her experience in the military, and how her life events influenced her transition into becoming a business owner. She is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc and she has been featured in media outlets such as Fox, Fast Company, and many more. One of her core specialties is the topic of negotiation and contracts. You will hear more about this in the interview as well as how this skillset has affected her career path. It's a great interview and you're going to learn a ton from an amazing woman. Learn more about Eldonna, get her two books, and feel free to contact her directly to negotiate your book price. Website: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/ Store: https://eldonnalewisfernandez.com/online-store/ Her books are also available on Amazon. You can find them at the links below: "Think Like a Negotiator" - https://amzn.to/2AZJrA2 "Heart of a Military Woman" - https://amzn.to/2AVeIEo Be sure to check out these amazing resources and learn more about Eldonna. Also, Matt Brauning will be hosting his hardcover book launch party for "The Firebox Principle" which will take place this coming Monday, August 13th at the Evolution office in Costa Mesa. For details on this event and to grab tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-release-party-the-firebox-principle-tickets-48735986648?aff=efbeventtix As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done so. We love to hear from you. Please share your feedback and ideas with me on social media. Facebook: @mattbrauningInstagram: @mattbrauningTwitter: @mattbrauning www.mattbrauningpodcast.com    

As CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc., Eldonna Lewis Fernandez dispenses leadership, negotiation and communication training to corporate clients and small business owners internationally. Her business is built on a 23-year career as a contract specialist in the Air Force, where she negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of domestic and international contracts – everything from pens and paper to office machines, automotive parts, and aircraft maintenance. After retiring from the Air Force, Eldonna spent 10 years as a contracts administrator, negotiator and systems analyst for aerospace companies such as Raytheon, Sparta, and Parsons. She worked with Raytheon and the U.S. Navy on the F-18 Radar program, and with Sparta and Parsons on satellite launch programs for Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Today, her corporate workshops and keynotes cover a variety of topics – everything from negotiating skills to leading effective meetings and becoming a self-leader, which she defines as “asking for what you want, and owning the power to stand up for yourself.” The award-winning speaker and author is one of 69 Toastmaster Accredited Speakers worldwide. She enlivens every keynote, workshop or breakout session with games or simulations. “You remember it because you’re experiencing the information rather than passively listening to it,” she says. Eldonna has written two books: Think Like A Negotiator ~ 50 Ways to Create Win-Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid and GoPINK Rules of Engagement: 5 Foundational Principles for Taking Control of the Handlebars of Your Life.  She also co-authored Heart of a Military Woman, a compilation of stories by, for, and about military women. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: 1. In order to give love you have to love yourself. 2. Think like a negotiator: Own your power. Speaking up when you need to, stand up for yourself! Ask for exactly what you want! Is it fair and reasonable? 3. Get in there and do it! You can’t be an expert my switching on a light. 4. Be prepared! You decide in advance what your bottom line is! Decide your walk away point! STAY CONNECTED:  www.EldonnaLewisFernandez.com , eldonna@thinklikeanegotiator.com, https://www.facebook.com/ThinkLikeANegotiator, @EldonnaF on twitter and Instagram Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at www.riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and Youtube @riseupforyou If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Please support Rise Up For You by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback will really help the success of our show and push us to continuously be better!  So don’t forget to show your support! SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR WEEKLY EPISODES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-up-for-you/id1041139377?mt=2

Eldonna Lewis Fernandez has some fascinating stories to tell, illustrating what happens when you say YES to opportunities. As CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc., Eldonna Lewis Fernandez dispenses leadership, negotiation and communication training to corporate clients and small business owners internationally. Her business is built on a 23-year career as a contract specialist in the Air Force, where she negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of domestic and international contracts – everything from pens and paper to office machines, automotive parts and aircraft maintenance. After retiring from the Air Force, Eldonna spent 10 years as a contracts administrator, negotiator and systems analyst for aerospace companies such as Raytheon, Sparta and Parsons. She worked with Raytheon and the U.S. Navy on the F-18 Radar program, and with Sparta and Parsons on satellite launch programs for the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Today, her corporate workshops and keynotes cover a variety of topics – everything from negotiating skills to leading effective meetings and becoming a self-leader, which she defines as “asking for what you want, and owning the power to stand up for yourself.” The award-winning speaker and author is one of 69 Toastmaster Accredited Speakers worldwide. She enlivens every keynote, workshop or breakout session with games or simulations. “You remember it because you are experiencing the information rather than passively listening to it,” she says. Eldonna has written two books: Think Like A Negotiator, 50 Ways to Create Win Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid and GoPINK Rules of Engagement: 5 Foundational Principles for Taking Control of the Handlebars of Your Life. She also co-authored Heart of a Military Woman, a compilation of stories by, for and about military women. Among her many media credits, she has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox Business, Fox News and CNN, and been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes and The Huffington Post.

Join us today on Women Lead Radio, as Debra Simpson, your host of Speaking With Influence, interviews Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc. In August, Eldonna became the 68th speaker to receive the Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker designation. A designation held by less than .02 of the Toastmasters membership.  Eldonna is a retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of honorable military service.  She is a negotiation and contracts expert with over 30 years of leadership, contracts management, and negotiation experience.  She has negotiated contracts from $1 to over $100 million both stateside and internationally.   She is a subject matter expert in the Contracting Career Field and has developed and taught courses on Negotiation, Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Presentation Skills and Contract Claims. She has been a trusted agent of the U.S. Government for 30 years.  She has authored 2 books including Think Like A Negotiator: 50 ways to create win-win results by understanding the pitfalls to avoid, has co-authored the award-winning Heart of a Military Woman book and is a contributing author in 4 books including the Heart of a Toastmaster. Debra Simpson is your host of Speaking With Influence, a show designed to showcase successful women who use speaking to amplify their message, build their influence to bring more business through the doors. In her business, she works with authors and speakers on strategies to give their message as large an audience as possible. Tune in and learn how to speak your way to success!

Tim Gillette is an Author, Speaker, Radio Show Host, and the creator of The Rock'n'Roll Keys to Business Success. Helping entrepreneurs stand out as leaders in their industry. Join us each week as we share an outside the box success story. Interesting people who took a different path and built success doing it. Listen in each week to gain inspirational ideas to stand out as a leader in your industry. Join us this week with Eldonna Lewis Fernandez Eldonna is author of the upcoming Think Like A Negotiator, 50 Ways to Create Win Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid. She is also author of the GoPINK Rules of Engagement 5 Foundational Principles for Taking Control of the Handlebars of Your Life.  She is co author of the award winning Heart of a Military Woman which is a compilation of stories by, for and about military women, and is also a contributing author in Heart of a Woman in Business, inspirational stories for women in business. Eldonna’s education includes an Associate of Science degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Contracts Management and an Associate and Bachelors of Science degree from Park University in Business Management.  She is a certified Level III in the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Contracts and certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP),  as well as a Certified Coach and Consultant.

About Today's Guest The Sales Podcast Eldonna Lewis Fernandez 76 ( http://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/76 ) *Eldonna Lewis Fernandez* is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International, Inc. After a 23 year career in the Air Force as a contracting specialist - she “flew a desk” - negotiation and administration is her speciality. While in the Air Force she spent five years on the Honor Guard and started riding motorcycles across England and Europe for 4 years. After she retired from the Air Force she worked for a Defense Contractor for 4 years when she realized professional salespeople, sales managers, business owners and entrepreneurs need to understand how to negotiate. Hear the rest of her story on this episode of The Sales Podcast ( http://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/76 ). The Nitty Gritty * Did Mary-Kay while in the Air Force. Did photo albums on the side, too. Love Mary-Kay's work ethic and story and looks to her as a role model. * Began speaking for a non-profit in 2006 for women in crisis and her story resonated. * Understand that “everything really is negotiable.” * Find some way around whatever rule is holding you back. * It's like chess. It's a game. * The buyers are playing with you. They do this by not talking or ranting or relying on ruthless tactics or acting rude to get what they want. * Step back and analyze the situation and either match their tactics or kill them with kindness. * Recognize that the buyers are under pressure as well, too, but they won't reveal that to you. * The military wouldn't allow their buyers to go to lunch to prevent favoritism. She worked on building relationships to get good prices and get better treatment. * “Deflection By Rant” is one of her 50 principles in her book, " Think Like A Negotiator, 50 Ways to Create Win Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid ( http://amzn.to/1mevu0f )." * Be authentic as a salesperson and help the buyers to get close to them. Be reliable. “Know, like and trust.” * Buyers hate having to meet with the salesperson when they first come around so put them at ease. Let them know you're there to serve. * Eldonna grew up around addiction and that pain spread through her entire family. * Mother died at 12 of alcoholism. Her father died emotionally. Her setup was that women get abused and that's what you do. * Her dad moved from Texas to Florida and didn't leave a forwarding address. * She got her GED and saw an Air Force commercial and jumped in. * It saved her life professionally. * But personally, she was still a train wreck. Her parents fought physically so she created that chaos in her own life. She was beaten in domestic violence and was ashamed of it and paralyzed and traumatized and hid it. * Just 9 years ago she was engaged and he left her for someone else and he cut her out of the business they had started together and she saw the problem looking back at her. * So she started working on herself. * Worked with counselors and pastors and yoga and massage and attended conferences until she became. * Resentment... * is the poison we take that we think * It's like taking arsenic and hoping it kills the other person. * Get rid of resentment. * The power is in the work. * You can't flip a switch and become an expert. * The solution is you have to do the hard work. * “Drill My Skills” * Honor Guard - had to be perfect. * She marched next to the Color Guard commander so she learned to become the commander. * No PowerPoints in her 3-day “ Think Like a Negotiator ( http://thinklikeanegotiator.com ) ” training. * Experiential games like the Yard Sale Game, Pirate Game (rum runners), presentation skills are also part of the training, actually connect with people vs. “network in the hallways in passing.” * Negotiation does not have to be confrontational. * In America, we don't like confrontation. * Stop looking at your phone and connect. * The more connected you are the better your life and negotiation. * Women are not taught to ask for what they want. * Even asking seems confrontational. * Get comfortable with the discomfort. “Never accept the first offer.” * “Dare to suck. It's okay to screw up and be bad.” * You only learn when you DO IT. * Rejection is not personal. * Learn to get your language clear and get your “ask down.” * “Stop talking. Once you put the offer out there, shut up. He who speaks next loses.” * Get comfortable with the silence. * Master the art of forgiveness. * The inner game is so important, which is why Eldonna Lewis Fernandez blogs ( http://thinklikeanegotiator.com/blog/ ) about this so much. Links Mentioned * Get Eldonna Lewis Fernandez's books: * Think Like A Negotiator, 50 Ways to Create Win Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid ( http://amzn.to/1mevu0f ) * Heart of a Military Woman ( http://amzn.to/1naKCN7 ) * Go PINK: Rules of Engagement 5 Foundational Principles for Taking Control of the Handlebars of Your Life ( http://www.pinkbikerchic.com/products/ ) * Connect with Eldonna on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/EldonnaF ) * Check out her Pink Biker Chic ( http://www.pinkbikerchic.com/ ) page If you liked this episode, please let Eldonna Lewis Fernandez ( https://twitter.com/EldonnaF ) and me ( https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer ) know on Twitter. Get all of the show notes for every episode of The Sales Podcast ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/podcasts/ ) with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer® ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/ ). 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