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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Army SFC (Ret) Krendra Harralson.  Krendra grew up in Tacoma, WA and attended Lincoln High School.  As a Sophomore, she joined the school's JROTC program.  During her Junior year, she signed a contract with the WA National Guard at 17, and attended Army Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, SC during the summer before her Senior year in High School.  After graduating in 1998, she completed her AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX as a 92B Medic. Her first assignment was with the WA NG Aviation unit as a Traditional Guardsman until Aug 2000.  Then she enlisted in the Active Duty Army and was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany with the 557th Ground Ambulance Company in 2003.  Her next assignment was to the 4th Engineer Battalion at Ft. Carson, CO.  In 2009 her unit was deployed to Taji, Iraq.  During that deployment, her unit was relocated to Kandahar, Afghanistan where she was battlefield promoted to SSG in 2010.  A year later, SSG Harralson was assigned to the 555th Engineer Brigade at Ft. lewis, WA.  Her last assignment was to Ft. Sam Houston, TX in 2016 and she retired in 2018. After retiring, Krendra competed in the Ms. Veteran America through the non-profit Final Salute Inc.  Later, she received the appointed title of Mrs. Texas 2024 and will be competing for Mrs. USA at Omaha, NE in Aug 2024.  To find out more about Krendra's journey and how you can help, please visit the links below: Final Salute Inc.  https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/Home.html Love Without Boundaries. https://www.lovewithoutboundaries.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093336497504 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/krendra_harralson/

What inspires someone to donate an organ, then do it again? Meet Lindsay Gutierrez, a veteran, advocate, and incredible woman who turned selflessness into her life's mission. In this episode of the Becoming Immune Confident Podcast, Dr. Kara welcomes Lindsay Gutierrez, a veteran, social advocate, and living organ donor, to share her remarkable journey. From her early ambitions in special effects makeup to finding her purpose through service in the Air Force and beyond, Lindsay's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and profound generosity. Join us as Lindsay discusses her work with veterans, her experience as a living organ donor, and her advocacy through beauty pageants, highlighting her life's mission: to be the change she wishes to see in the world. Listen to this episode and discover the incredible power of organ donation. Get inspired by a story of courage, compassion, and the life-changing impact one person can make. EPISODE IN A GLANCE00:00 Intro00:14 Meet Lindsay Gutierrez: Air Force Veteran and Social Advocate01:52 Lindsay's Transition from Military to Social Advocacy03:50 Beginning of Lindsay's Organ Donation Journey05:50 How do you become a Living Organ Donor?08:02 Differences in Recovery: Kidney vs. Liver Donation09:03 The Ripple Effect of Organ Donation14:09 Lindsay's Experience with PTSD and TBI Post-Deployment19:31 The Evolution of Patient Care and Advocacy23:19 Advocacy and Future Endeavors: Pageants and Beyond ABOUT LINDSAY GUTIERREZ Originally from Midwest City, OK, Lindsay Gutierrez dual resides in Nashville, Georgia and Fort Meade, Maryland with her active duty Air Force husband, Anthony, and many fur babies. She's a veteran of the United States Air Force and works for the Department of Defense. It was through the military and outside experiences that Lindsay was able to find her calling as a social advocate. After she separated from the military in 2016, Lindsay first became involved in pageants to bring awareness to veteran needs and issues. Since then, Lindsay has held the titles of Ms. Veteran America, Ms. Georgia US Continental, Ms. Georgia American Women of Service, Ms. Georgia South, Mrs. Hahira Honeybee, Miss Georgia Military Star Honorary Veteran, Mrs. American Elegance. She is the reigning Ms. Nation's Capital Achievement, and Lindsay will be competing for the title of Ms. Achievement USA in July 2024. Lindsay attended undergrad at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma, receiving a master's in Human Relations and Arizona State University with her master's in Social Work. She is an active volunteer in her community and loves the outdoors. Furthermore, Lindsay is an ambassador for various living organ donor foundations. On 25 May 2022, Lindsay donated her kidney to a fellow veteran; on 30 April 2024 she's scheduled to undergo liver donation surgery. Sharing her donation experiences not only brings awareness of the need for living donors, but helps to close the wait time gap for recipients on the transplant list so more lives can be saved. Her favorite quote to live by and encourage others with is “be the change you wish to see in the world.” CONNECT WITH LINDSAY GUTIERREZInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/linds_gutierrez/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/msncausa2324 Dr World Productions → https://www.drworldproductions.com/ ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body's ability to heal. CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ Podcast Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/becomingimmuneconfident/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get Dr. Kara's weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.

This week on Reel War Project's Dirt Maps Aaron chats with Dr. Joseph Darda about his new book: How White Men Won The Culture Wars: A History of Veteran America. From grand military reunions to Stallone's movies and Springsteen's music, who we remember as “Our Veterans” will matter! Listen anywhere you get podcasts http://anchor.fm/reelwarproject Send us an email reelwarproject@gmail.com Follow our show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redwood_sound_labs or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodSoundLabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reelwarproject/message

ELLEN "ELL" BRABOOwner | Veteran | Boss LadyEllen "Ell" Brabo is a Virginia native and U.S. Army Veteran. She started her first business, Images by Ell LLC - a location photography services company - in 2012. She is an avid traveler having visited six continents and more than 30 countries! She is the Chair of the Beaufort County Young Professionals and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Pentagon Chapter.​Ell is an advocate for Stop Soldier Suicide and Final Salute. Currently, she is a finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2022 and will compete in Orlando, Florida on October 30. The mission of Final Salute is to provide homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing. If you would like to support Final Salute, you can donate here.Support the show

Dominique, US Army Captain and Attorney,  and Juanita Sepulveda, USMC veteran and entrepreneur,  share their own personal experiences on preparing to take part in the Ms. Veteran America competition, where grace, poise, beauty, and service are the ingredients for all the women involved. Proceeds from this event provide housing for homeless female veterans and children.  First up, I share a little about where exactly I am at right now and some of the bigger changes that have taken place for my family and me in the past few months, returning to the U.S. after living overseas for a few years.  The first interview is with returning guest, Dominique, an active duty JAG officer. You can find her previous podcast here: Military Legal Talk with Dominique. She is also a co-author for the Parenthood, Pregnancy, and Post-Partum Army Directive, for which she was recognized by the Secretary of the Army. In this episode she passionately discusses supporting homeless women veterans through competing in Ms. Veteran America.Part II is with fellow Ms. Veteran America competitor, Juanita Sepulveda, mother of 7, and a former homeless vet.  She promotes positive community and financial growth through several organizations linked to education and community outreach and development. Juanita takes us through her own life and the struggles she overcame as she works to give back to those who positively affected her life, including the amazing accomplishments her children are now undertaking.Donate to Final Salute through DominiqueDonate to Final Salute through Juanita SepulvedaFinal Salute Inc. (FSI)'s mission is to provide homeless women Veterans and their children with safe and suitable housing. FSI was established to identify and meet the unique needs of homeless women Veterans and their children.Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS)VA Homeless Programs  Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook pageFollow on Twitter:  @MomInUniformEmail:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com Editing, voiceover, music, and show notes by audiblelemonade.com.

9.12.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackson's Water Crisis, Black Ala. Pastor Sues For Wrongful Arrest, HBCU Money Games, Gut Health Jackson, Mississippi's water crisis continues.  Residents have restored pressure, but the water is still unsuitable for consumption.  After the show, I'll join The Poor People's Campaign's Moral Monday virtual town hall called Mississippi Voices.  One of the organizers, a Jackson resident, will update us on what's happening in the state's largest city. Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders goes in on the money HBCUs are getting for putting their players at risk.  OffScript host, Scottay, will join me in breaking down the point Primetime is trying to make.  There are new "literacy tests" devised to keep poor black people from the polls.  ProPublica just released an article called "The Fight Against an Age-Old Effort to Block Americans From Voting."  I'll have a conversation with one of the reporters about how republicans are really suppressing the right to vote.  The Black pastor in Alabama who ended up behind bars for watering a neighbor's flowers explains why he's suing the city and the officers who arrested him.  A Ms. Veteran America contestant is using her platform to address homeless women veterans because she used to be one.  She'll tell us how she's using the pageant to raise awareness.    DC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel is under new management.  The Salamander Hotels & Resorts is leading a joint venture to take the hotel.  And in tonight's Fit, Live, Win segment, we'll examine how an unhealthy gut can lead to several illnesses. 9.12.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackson's Water Crisis, Black Ala. Pastor Sues For Wrongful Arrest, HBCU Money Games, Gut Health Jackson, Mississippi's water crisis continues.  Residents have restored pressure, but the water is still unsuitable for consumption.  After the show, I'll join The Poor People's Campaign's Moral Monday virtual town hall called Mississippi Voices.  One of the organizers, a Jackson resident, will update us on what's happening in the state's largest city. Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders goes in on the money HBCUs are getting for putting their players at risk.  OffScript host, Scottay, will join me in breaking down the point Primetime is trying to make.  There are new "literacy tests" devised to keep poor black people from the polls.  ProPublica just released an article called "The Fight Against an Age-Old Effort to Block Americans From Voting."  I'll have a conversation with one of the reporters about how republicans are really suppressing the right to vote.  The Black pastor in Alabama who ended up behind bars for watering a neighbor's flowers explains why he's suing the city and the officers who arrested him.  A Ms. Veteran America contestant is using her platform to address homeless women veterans because she used to be one.  She'll tell us how she's using the pageant to raise awareness.    DC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel is under new management.  The Salamander Hotels & Resorts is leading a joint venture to take the hotel.  And in tonight's Fit, Live, Win segment, we'll examine how an unhealthy gut can lead to several illnesses.  Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox

Part 1 - On October 30, Liliana Joie Byrd, an active member of the 73rd Army Band, will participate in the 2022 Ms. Veteran America competition, an annual event designed to showcase “the woman behind the uniform.” She joins guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown to share details of her journey, platform, and advocacy work with Final Salute, Inc. For more information on the Ms. Veteran America competition: https://www.msveteranamerica.org/. Next, Bobby Thompson and Jason Henry of Department of Health call in the current guidance on Monkeypox outbreak, as the United States records its first related fatality (29:21). Though there have been no documented cases in the Virgin Islands, they share some preventative measures and useful tips. For more information: https://doh.vi.gov/programs/communicable-diseases/monkeypox.

Dr. Corinne Devin is a U.S. Navy Commander, Orthodontist, Speaker and Author of the book, Commander to Crown: Lessons learned as a Naval Officer, Orthodontist, and Beauty Queen. While serving in the Navy, she's also been a triple crown holding queen all the while using her time to engage local communities and mentoring young girls. Check out her book, Commander to Crown and click the link below to support Dr. Corinne as she competes October 30th at the Ms. Veteran America! Guest Links: Commander to Crown, Ms Veteran America, Donate to Final Salute Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits This podcast is brought to you by Fortis Et Fidelis. Honoring the brave and faithful service of our fallen by creating and providing memorial coins for families of the fallen . The free will never forget! Join our Community at Brave and Faithful Visit our website Fortis Et Fidelis Follow, Like, Subscribe to Fortis Et Fidelis: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Listen to the Brave and Faithful Podcast: Amazon Apple Spotify Google --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH PEACE AFTER COMBAT PODCAST (CHECK YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM TO SUBSCRIBE TO THEIR PODCAST) ***TRIGGER WARNING: Our guests today are going to be sharing some things that may be triggering.Welcome to this episode of Peace After Combat with licensed clinical psychologists, Dr. Tiffany Tajiri and Dr Kristina Seymour.  Today we're so blessed to introduce two new guests to our show. They are sister veterans who have a serious mission to uplift and encourage one another.CPT Dominique Dove is an attorney and is currently serving as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army. She is a co-author of the Parenthood, pregnancy, and post-partum Army Directive 2022-06. The implementation of this directive has affected over 400 thousand Soldiers and their families. The Army Directive was so impactful, she received a coin of excellence from the Secretary of the Army for her contributions. During her career, Dominique has served in a variety of leadership positions including HHC Company Commander, executive officer, BN S3 OIC, and BN S1 OIC. Dominique also graduated as the Honor Graduate of her AG Captain Career Course in April 2017. Dominique is supported by her amazing husband, Aaron, and her toddler Ariana.Terace Garnier “The first Pentagon Correspondent for “Newsy,” Terace also worked for Fox New's DC bureau. Garnier enlisted in the Air Force in 2010, as a Broadcast Journalist. As such, she produced, shot and anchored news stories. Terace earned a Masters degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, from Syracuse University. She makes time for community service: fund-raising pageant-scholarship money, mentoring women, and raising money for vaccines for underprivileged children. Most importantly, she uses her experience and influence as voice and advocate for women's rights, promoting awareness, speaking out against sexual assault in the military, and supporting other survivors.”During the most challenging times in life, today you will learn about how they have turned their problems into power, their trials, and tribulations into testimonies. As they instill hope into the hearts and minds of so many.Please donate to Final Salute for your sisters, sister veterans, and their children who are facing homelessness. Let them know Peace After Combat sent you.Final Salute, Inc. - Providing homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing (finalsaluteinc.org)"Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode!Behind the Service listeners can get 10% off by visiting:https://betterhelp.com/behindtheserviceWe are NOT your therapists. Podcast for Educational & Informational Purposes only. Nothing we say should ever be in place of professional counseling or reaching out for help!  If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to veteran's crisis line / suicidepreventionlifeline.org at 1-800-273-8255 for specialized support.Make sure you like, leave a review and share with a friend!Follow us on IG@dominiqued4mva2022@teraceg4mva2022@drtiffanytajiri@kristinaseymour1@behindtheservice@cominghomwell_bts(1) Dr. Tiffany Tajiri-White, Psy.D., ABPP | LinkedIn(1) Kristina Seymour | LinkedIn

I'm so honored to host Kerri Jeter, an Army veteran who is helping women in the military share their stories. We will also use this time to address military sexual trauma, which is like cancer within our Armed Forces, and what we can do to help stop it. Kerri is the Founder of Freedom Sisters Media and served in the U.S. Army for 12-years, starting as a Private First Class and exiting as a senior Captain. During her time in service, she served in Human Resources, Finance, Training, and Public Affairs; building critical and lasting systems for the Army that are still being utilized today. Kerri, won the prestigious title Ms. Veteran America 2015, advocating for her Sisters-in-Arms that had fallen on hard times. After her own journey of self-discovery and embracing her entrepreneurial spirit, Kerri launched Freedom Sisters Media to create content, connection, and community for women who defend freedom. Kerri and her team of writeHERs share women-directed stories and embodied experiences in and out of the uniform with the community through audio, digital media, film, publications social media, events and in real life.For more information on Freedom Sisters Media - https://freedomsisters.com/

Theresa grew up in a military environment. She knew from a very young age that her future was in the Navy. But what she didn't foresee was that she would be a finalist in Ms. Veteran America! Theresa and I chat about her experiences in the Navy, including her dream of being stationed at the former NAS Miramar. We talk about what is was like serving in 1980, and how she believed (what was then) the recent women's rights movement made changes to the treatment of women but in the military, it had little impact. We discuss how that affected Theresa's military experience. She tells me about her transition out and how she made it go smoothly. Theresa had a long successful career working with real estate mortgages. Now, she is helping interested veterans with transitioning into this career in order to improve their quality of life. In addition to volunteering her services with not for profit veterans groups she tells me all about her experiences with M.s Veteran America and I get all the details on the behind the scenes! If you ever thought about being a contestant this is an episode you do not want to miss! Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode Grunt Style! Go to www.gruntstyle.com and support a veteran owned business! Use code "Baker" to get 10% off your first order. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: @thefemaleveteranspodcast and Twitter @femvetpodcast. To donate look for the podcast on Venmo! Thank you to everyone donating! Please share this podcast with women! And stay tuned for new episodes! Follow Theresa Facebook: theresam4mva2021 Find Services or Support Veterans Here: (Organizations I love) Hope 4 Vets https://hope4veterans.org/ The Barbara Giordano Foundation http://giordanofoundation.org/ Passageways Ltd https://passagewaysltd.org/ Grunt Style Foundation https://www.gruntstyle.com/pages/grunt-style-foundation Burn Pits 360 https://burnpits360.org/

Back in September, I spoke with veteran and entrepreneur Charlynda Scales. Charlynda is CEO of Mutt's Sauce. I am so inspired by her resiliency. During this episode, we talk about her struggles after a divorce and while embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship. She has such a never-give-up attitude that is infectious. When I finished our conversation, I immediately went to work trying to find a program that would help take Leaders Lead to the next level. The next level for us was asking for help. She inspired me!  Charlynda Scales is a TEDx speaker, brand ambassador, Air Force Veteran, social media influencer, and the founder and CEO of Mutt's Sauce, LLC, a company that makes “the sauce for every meal.” Mutt's Sauce was the Grand Prize Winner of Bob Evan's Farms' 2017 Heroes to CEOs Contest. She is a Clemson University graduate, with a degree in Aerospace Science and Business Management. She also holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership. She started the company Mutt's Sauce, LLC while she was still serving on active duty in the military. Charlynda has been featured in Forbes.com, MadameNoire.com, CBS News, Black Enterprise Magazine, Military.com, Army.mil, and Air Force Association Magazine. In 2016, she was crowned 2nd runner-up, Ms. Veteran America. Charlynda was also selected for the March 2018 cover of Military Spouse magazine.   #VETERAN #TEDX #VETERAN #LEADERSHIP #FORBES

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by Ms. Loni Richards, a highly decorated Naval Officer Veteran and a United States Naval Academy Graduate. She selflessly served in Virginia, Hawaii, Djibouti, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to include time at the Pentagon and Seal Team EIGHTEEN. She is also a Top 10 Finalist in the 2019 Ms. Veteran America competition. She's also the co-founder of Service After Service, a non-profit that gives purpose to veterans as they transition from military service to public service. It's an amazing organization, located right here in the Valley doing so much for our community and our veterans,  you don't want to miss it!

In this episode of Mission CTRL, Ramon is joined by Ms. Loni Richards, a highly decorated Naval Officer Veteran and a United States Naval Academy Graduate. She selflessly served in Virginia, Hawaii, Djibouti, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to include time at the Pentagon and Seal Team EIGHTEEN. She is also a Top 10 Finalist in the 2019 Ms. Veteran America competition. She's also the co-founder of Service After Service, a non-profit that gives purpose to veterans as they transition from military service to public service. It's an amazing organization, located right here in the Valley doing so much for our community and our veterans,  you don't want to miss it!

On this episode we chat with Arlena Johnson, a Navy veteran and finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2021.The following are her social media accounts:Facebook: Arlena Johnson Ms Veteran America Facebook: ArlenaJ4MVA2021 Instagram: @lelesooosweetMs Veteran America: ArlenaJ4MVA2021

Semi-Finals for Ms. Veteran America 2021 are officially complete as of Sunday, and now we wait to hear who makes Finals! Join me as I bring my experience with this round, how talent and interview went, and from our special guest (and also a Semi-Finalist) Heather Dugas as we chat about our journey so far and how our unique strengths make us better as a team with a common goal of raising awareness and advocating for women veteran issues like homelessness (dare I use one of my fave buzzwords: SYNERGY!). Msveteranamerica.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you heard that I have been selected as a Semi-Finalist competing for Ms. Veteran America 2021? What is that about right?! Find out in this week's episode. Link to White Paper: https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/uploaded/files/WhitePaper-Revised_070319b.pdf?direct=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lachrisha Parker shares a variety of experiences from her 28 years of service. From her unique family connection into the military, to finding balance in a blended family with her military husband, Lachrisa embraced the challenges and rewards of the familiar Army slogan “BE ALL YOU CAN BE”. Lachrisha's continuation of service extended to her participation in Ms. Veteran America 2019 - which raises awareness and financial support for homeless female veterans. Lachrisha currently serves as the Community Engagement Manager for the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. https://womensmemorial.org/index.php/make-herstory/

As a young single mother Kerri interviewed for a well paying government job. After a fantastic interview she was informed that the job was hers if she joined The Army National Guard. On this episode we discuss her experiences as an officer, and young woman with a large family blazing a trail in her career. She shares the ups and downs of moving her family around, and her struggles as a leader. We discuss her transition out, what led to her becoming Ms. Veteran America, founding Freedom Sisters Media and the her newest creation a magazine dedicated to our female veteran stories. Follow Kerri's Journey https://www.instagram.com/freedomsistersmedia/?hl=en https://freedomsisters.com/podcast https://freedomsisters.com/ To Donate/Support Hope 4 Vets: https://www.hope4veterans.org/ To Donate/Support the Female Veterans Podcast @thefemaleveteranspodcast https://venmo.com/TheFemaleVeteransPodcast Wanna Connect with The Female Veterans Podcast? https://mailchi.mp/f2201ed895f6/thefemaleveteranspodcast

May is Mental Health Awareness month. If you are a proud veteran or service member who finds it difficult to reach out to others during life transitions, know that the VFW and veteran community is here for you. During this episode of the #StillServing podcast, Host Rob Couture reaches out, checks in, and starts the conversation about mental health and wellness. He speaks with the National Director for VA/DOD Mental Health Collaboration, a military evangelist and member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and Ms. Veteran America 2019 2nd runner-up. They discuss the challenges veterans face, share useful resources and perspectives, and remind us of the many ways to connect so we don't have to go it alone. Doctor Chris Loftis talks about the new “1 Step Today” initiative that is part of the Make a Connection campaign. The honorable Rob Wilkins from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, discusses wellness from the top of our head to the soles of our feet and how veterans can stay motivated and inspired. And, Ms. 2019 2RU Zoe Magnertta, from VFW Post #2245 shares her story of overcoming the challenges of transitioning into civilian life in our #StillServing Spotlight.   National Director for VA/DoD Mental Health Collaboration, Veterans Health Administration, Dr. Chris Loftis —   Chris describes how the 1 Step Today program helps veterans connect during Mental Health Month. [2:58] The Make the Connection website assists veterans in overcoming the stigma about mental wellness by helping them express what they are experiencing. [4:38] Mental wellness is important for all veterans, even those in non-combat positions. [9:41] What veterans should do if they want to reconnect with a supportive community. [12:12]   Member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition and Military Evangelist, Honorable Robert Wilkins —   Robert describes his role as a member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. [21:30] Slowly removing the COVID-19 and how to regain a high quality of life. [26:49] Participants of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally need to be fit because the ride takes its toll on a body. [30:44] Robert describes how his family stays mentally and physically fit. [32:25] No matter how proud you are, reaching out to others will be one of the best things to increase mental wellbeing. [37:09]   #StillServing — Ms. Veteran America 2019 2RU from VFW Post #2245, Zoe Magnetta —   Being on the cover of VFW magazine was an honor for Zoe. [44:36] Zoe spent 12 years in the Navy and helped others thrive during her service as a Drill Instructor. [48:05] As an Aviation Electronics Technician, Zoe served on an aircraft carrier during the Gulf War. [51:40] Zoe recalls the difficulty she experienced finding work after honorably discharging from the Navy. [56:15] The Ms. Veteran America competition and Final Salute focus on ending homelessness for women veterans. [1:02:10]     For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story Make the Connection— 1 Step Today Health.GOV Ms. Veteran America Final Salute, Inc  

Final Salute Inc., and Veteran Heather Dugas (Ms. Veteran America Semifinalist) are stepping up and fighting for our homeless woman Veterans. Did you know that the federal government estimates that there are approximately 55,000 homeless woman Veterans in the U.S. and that approximately 70% of them are mothers? This is very problematic considering that more than 60% of surveyed Grant Per Diem (DPD) programs that serve homeless woman Veterans do not house children.Upon examining the housing the VA inspector found bedrooms and bathrooms without locks, poorly lit hallways and women house in facilities approved for men only. Taking all of the aforementioned information and much more into consideration, Heather Dugas has partnered with Final Salute Inc. to help bring awareness and raise money to support these women and children. Final Salute Inc., is a non-profit who's mission is to provide homeless Veterans and their children with safe suitable housing. 

Tonight's episode, we have our first official guest, Taylor Knueven, 8 year Army Combat Medic, who's a victim turned advocate, that is on a move to fixing a messed up system when it comes to sexual assault. She's also a semi finalist for Ms Veteran America 2021. We talked about her story, PTSD, and so much more. Link to donate to her cause is in our Bio on social media! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itseffedup/message

Did you know that Ms Veteran America, Mary Ann Hotaling, is first national ambassador from Alabama for Final Salute Inc.? That's right! Mary Ann Hotaling, Ms. Veteran America 2020, a military veteran who is also a teacher in Decatur City Schools - Alabama, is committed to solutions for women veterans who are homeless through this ambassadorship. On today's show, we are talking with Mary Ann about her role as Ms. Veteran America and what Final Salute, Inc. is doing to combat this issue. Mary Ann will also be starting the show off with the national anthem. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple iTunes, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & Blubrry. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.

On this MADM, Mary Ann Hotaling, Ms. Veteran America 2020, is sharing about the Final Salute, Inc. effort and her mission as an ambassador for the organization when it comes to homeless veteran women. Listen & share.

In this episode I chat with Liza a finalist in the Ms. Veteran America Competition. Liza deployed to Afghanistan and recounts some of her experiences there. Liza educates me on the difference between a pageant and a competition and I find out what the Ms. Veteran America competition is like. We also talk about our mutual desire to change the amount of homeless female veterans we have living on the streets. To support activities associated with obtaining justice for Vanessa and her family please email justiceforvanessaguillennow@gmail.com. To support the nationwide protests to obtain investigations into the deaths of both LaVena Johnson and Vanessa Guillen who died while on military bases on active duty please email NWVAA@outlook.com Wanna Connect with The Female Veterans Podcast? https://mailchi.mp/f2201ed895f6/thefemaleveteranspodcast Follow Liza https://twitter.com/G4Liza https://www.facebook.com/LizaG4MVA2020-107342510994863 For More Info: Ms Veteran America Competition: https://www.msveteranamerica.org/

Amanda Siddons is a Ms. Veteran America finalist. But she is already changing lives in a powerful way. Plus, "Is the White House safe?" Dr. Mark Kortepeter examines the recent coronavirus outbreak. Sen. Kiersten Gillibrand (D-NY) pushes the biggest toxic exposure bill ever, to help vets. And Disabled American Veterans reveal their top 7 demands for elected officials this campaign season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is not everyday we have a queen on the show...wait....yes we do. HAHA! Our host, has held the title of Ms. Veteran America 2015, but this week we have a queen with a crown on her head for the whole conversation! Naviere Walkewicz is the reigning Ms. Veteran America 2019 and she is exceptional and has done a beautiful job as queen. She is currently an Lieutenant Colonel in the USAF Reserves, Runs a household full of boys, motivates her clients at her Fitness Studio, Fitessentials and has led so well this past year as MVA! Here's a bit more about this queen: A zero-judgement zone, her “FITS Family” members found that they could be held accountable and still have fun. It has been her honor to share in their journeys and be trusted to help them onto the path of healthy living both in and outside their skin. Through her professional and personal journey, Naviere has had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of women with hundreds of varying stories. As different as they were, they all shared a common thread: a craving that couldn't be filled by food, wine, or even weights. Understanding that craving, Naviere has made it her life mission to offer a recipe of understanding, compassion and support to eliminate that craving and instead nurture the ensuing capable and confident woman. Mother of three beautiful boys, and wife to a Law Enforcement officer, her time is precious. Every minute she spends away from her family has to add value to the world they're living in. She spends it in the most impactful ways she can find. Naviere is an advocate for her community. She leads events that raise funds for numerous causes, supports the local food bank, and connects with The Women's Center for Advancement, an area organization offering resources from classes to counseling for women escaping abusive environments. With an ultimate goal of offering outreach to a larger audience of women, Naviere offers her love of life, whole mind and body fitness, and service of her community. Teaching people that tough love can be nurturing and a gentle touch can be the most powerful mover, Naviere seeks to change more lives for the better! Today we talk about all those thing, fitness, faith, advocacy, reign and so much more! Find out more about Ms. Veteran America Here. Connect with Naviere Here, Here and Here. and watch this year's competition here. --- 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

This episode we are joined by Melissa Palacios Gonzalez, a Texas native, US Navy Veteran, Entrepreneur and current contestant of Miss Veteran America 2020! We get candid about the struggle of motherhood in the military, the important of knowing where you came from , and how to find your purpose again after separating. Melissa shares important information about @FinalSaluteInc a nonprofit the provides homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing. With programs specific to the need of female veterans Final Salute In works to provide transitional housing, financial education and assistance, and resources to help them transition into the civilian workforce. Listen in as Melissa's shares her story and purpose, to be a role model of positivity and empowerment! To connect with Mellisa : https://linktr.ee/Sweetmelissakp To connect with Jacquelyn: IG https://instagram.com/iamjacquelyndiana?igshid=1gdyz17exp5ya Website https://jacquelyndiana.com

#scuttlebutt #juliets4MVA2020 The ScuttleButt Show: https://anchor.fm/thescuttlebuttshow ScuttleButt Merch: https://scuttlebuttshow.com Miss Veteran America: https://www.msveteranamerica.org Final Salute: https://www.finalsaluteinc.org Juliet Sandford is an Army Officer, a Mom, and a finalist in the Miss Veteran America 2020 competition. Check out this episode for all the info on the competition and get to know Juliet and make sure you tube in on October 11th to watch the finals online! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescuttlebuttshow/support

In this episode we talk with Karalyn Martin about the Ms. Veteran America contest being put on by Final Salute Inc. While this contest has some aspects of a beauty contest it is more about advocacy. This year they are spotlighting female veteran homelessness. This subject has significant meaning to Karalyn but you’re going to […]

Lt. Yvonne Armstrong is a  Naval Academy Instructor and a Ms. Veteran America contestant. But her story is so much more than beauty beyond the uniform.  She is using this platform to raise money for homeless women veterans.  It's an issue that hits close to home --  because she's been there.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are celebrating Women's History Month in a huge way. Kicking it off with our Women Warriors - Living Legacy Series is Gladys Hughes. She is a 96-year old sweetheart who served in World War II in the United States Coast Guard. You will quickly love her as much as I do. A true treasure.She re-invents herself every decade: nurse, veteran, teacher, actress, director, judge, queen.  Find out more about Ms. Veteran America at www.msveteranamerica.orgScripture: John 3:16Book: Red Badge Of Courage, Scarlett Letter and Great Gatsby --- 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

Serving Your Country In this episode, you'll hear from a pharmacist in the armed forces who also placed in the top 10 in the Ms Veteran America competition. Kelby Kuhn tells about her experience as a pharmacist at an air force base in San Antonio which includes running a busy pharmacy and leading disaster plan preparation efforts. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelby-kuhn-b8866bbb Find the show notes here: www.pharmacyadvisory.com Check out the Pharmacist Virtual Summit on March 26 - 29: https://pharmacistsummit.com★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Host Paul Booth interviews Director Lysa Heslov about her film Served like a Girl (this was Heslov's Directorial Debut). SERVED LIKE A GIRL, Lysa Heslov's debut feature-documentary, which profiles a group of brave women, all military veterans, who compete for the title of Ms. Veteran America. The competition's proceeds all go to benefit homeless women veterans, whose numbers, currently at 55,000, are growing in this country. The film follows seven women, in particular – Andrea, Denyse, Hope, Jas, Marissa, Nichole and Rachel - each of whom has her own story to tell as they transition from soldier to civilian.  Currently women veterans are the fastest-growing population of homeless veterans in the U.S. Many of them are single mothers with dependent children. Here's a link to the film's website: http://servedlikeagirl.com/the-film/

In this special interview I get to sit down with United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Amber Zufelt, who is also a Ms. Veteran America Finalist!  We sit down and talk about why/how she got involved with veteran advocacy work and what she is doing now.  We also touch on this years Ms. Veteran America Competition that will be held Oct 9th 2016 in Washington, DC. You can show your support by Liking her page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MrsVAinternational2013 or making a donation to www.crowdrise.com/mva2016amberz  Amber was , raised in Bloomfield, New Mexico joined the Navy in 2004. She has completed SIX combat deployments and has served in every tactical fleet worldwide in support of OIF, OEF, and OIR. Amber is currently selected to become a Limited Duty Officer, anxiously awaiting her promotion this November. She is a veteran advocate, fitness guru, world traveler, and a dog-lover! A former international spokeswoman for post-traumatic stress awareness and research, she has campaigned for veterans' rights across the country, including Capitol Hill.  #‎femaleveterans #FinalSaluteInc

Amanda Wirtz has spoken to thousands of adults and youth around the nation, inviting and exciting them to ask 'The Right Question'.  She creatively weaves her riveting story and musical talent into an unforgettable tapestry that is both moving and motivating.  Amanda leads her audiences on an intimate journey; they travel together exploring life decisions, personal values, and the shocking truth behind a question that has the power to change the world. Amanda uses innovative media and live music to accentuate her unique style.  With candor, humility and humor, she reveals the truth behind her tragedy-to-triumph story. An encounter with Amanda is truly a pilgrimage of the heart.  The audience is not only markedly different, but better equipped to become better versions of themselves. Amanda Wirtz is a Chicago native who studied in Stockholm, Sweden for a year as a Rotary Exchange Student.  After high school, she graduated from the Center for Information Dominance, earning the highest recognition as top graduate before serving six years as a Cryptologic Analyst for Naval Intelligence.  She supported military, counter-narcotics and search and rescue operations in Florida, Spain, Canada, and Washington D.C.  In addition, she served twice in combat in both Iraq and Yugoslavia. During the years that followed, she faced seemingly insurmountable health challenges.  Resolved to fight for her own future, she began building hope for herself and others.  The crux of her journey began by asking 'The Right Question'. Amanda completed her B.S. in Community Health at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign earning the highest University honors: the Bronze Tablet.  She completed her Masters in Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Science from San Diego State University and was recognized as the 'Top Graduate Student' within the College of Health and Human Services. Her passion for building hope and a future has resulted in countless community outreach projects within the U.S. and abroad.  She has voluntarily contributed over 3,500 hours of humanitarian service and affected over 53,000 lives around the world.  In 2011, Amanda chartered and served as the first President of United Services Rotary: the first Facebook-based Rotary Club in the world to unite the international armed services in peace through service.  She also serves on the Advisory Committee for the Trauma Resource Institute. Amanda has played the violin for 30 years and has worked as a studio musician and live performer in the U.S. and Canada.  Although she's played with numerous orchestras and bands, she now performs predominantly to support charities and other humanitarian efforts. Amanda is a nationally renowned speaker and performer who continues to share her story of hope, inspiring others to 'Ask The Right Question'.  She is also a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Master Practitioner of Mental and Emotional Release®, and Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy.  Amanda facilitates the healing, recovery and integration of motivated, proactive clients who are interested in improving their behavioral health using effective, holistic modalities to achieve their goals. Amanda was honored as the 2011 California State Assembly Veteran of the Year for the 76th District. In 2014, Amanda competed against 23 of the top military women from around the nation and was crowned Ms. Veteran America!  She was also awarded the 'Selfless Service Award' for her service contribution to Rotary International and 'Show Stopper Award' for best talent. Rotary Code Of Ethics - the Four Way TestIn anything that I think, say or do, I ask myself the following four questions: is it the truth; is it fair to all concerned; is it beneficial to all concerned; will it build good-will and better friendships? If one of those answers is no, I don't do it. Wellness TipClaim for yourself the core of who you are. Where are going to put your focus to support your energy? 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