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Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 151 Milspouse Katie had experience in banking and teaching. She didn't know how that experience could translate into a remote career. That's where transferrable skills come in. VirtForce helped Katie narrow her remote job search and realize what wasn't important on her resume. That helped her land part-time, remote work with Ad Junkies. A job she can do while stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan. Tune in now to hear firsthand from Katie why jobseekers should get creative and look outside their realm of expertise when looking for remote work while stationed OCONUS. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Katie Cremean LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal How to Ace Your Virtual Interview Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 150. Fed Up with Low Milspouse Pay149. #Hired: Why Gig Work is Perfect for Parents148. When to be an Independent Contractor vs. Employee147. #Hired by a Fortune 500 Company146. Climb the Career Ladder with Intuit145. #Hired: Save Examples of Your Best Work
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 152 Looking for remote work that does NOT require a consistently quiet office? Go into tech! Tech was made for remote work and there is serious career progression and major money to be made in this field. Tune in for the recap of our Coffee & Connect with Travelers where we go beyond customer service and explore Travelers' open remote roles in tech. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Travelers LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal142. Are Travelers' Benefits the G.O.A.T.? Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 153 Milspouse and Navy veteran Kylin Ntri had a question about the hiring process, so she attended our virtual Coffee & Connect event with the recruiters at Intuit, where she was able to connect face-to-face with QuickBooks Live recruiter Tessa Eubanks and get her question answered in real time. After the event, Tessa helped Kylin with the application process. Soon thereafter, she got #hired as a Sr. Associate with QuickBooks Live. Tune in to watch Kylin tell her #hired journey from stay-at-home mom to a remote accounting career. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedInMichelle Corbet LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment ArsenalHow to Ace Your Virtual InterviewIntuit's 80-Hour Bookkeeping Course Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 152. Remote Roles Beyond Customer Service151. #Hired While Stationed OCONUS150. Fed Up with Low Milspouse Pay149. #Hired: Why Gig Work is Perfect for Parents148. When to be an Independent Contractor vs. Employee147. #Hired by a Fortune 500 Company
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 154 VirtForce has screened thousands of job applications through the years, and we've picked up on some common mistakes we see candidates make over and over again. But not anymore! We're sharing the top job application mistakes and what you can do to fix them. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedInPhylicia Vallier LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment ArsenalResume BootcampHow to Ace Your Virtual Interview Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 155 If you don't ask, you'll never know! When you get orders to your next duty station, just ask your current employer if you can take your job remote. The answer could be yes! When milspouse Kayla Hulme learned she was moving, she wrote a proposal to her boss detailing how she could continue to excel in her career if she could take her job with her. And you guessed it, her employer agreed! Tune in to hear firsthand from Kayla about this major win for milspouses and remote work. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Kayla Hulme LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment ArsenalLinkedIn Course Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 154. Common Job Application Mistakes153. #Hired After a Virtual Event with Intuit152. Remote Roles Beyond Customer Service151. #Hired While Stationed OCONUS150. Fed Up with Low Milspouse Pay149. #Hired: Why Gig Work is Perfect for Parents
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 156 We know resume gaps and lack of work experience are common hurdles for military spouses. That's why today, we're sharing our TOP 5 hacks to help get you #hired at Intuit. Tune in to hear those insider tips for qualifying for remote positions at TurboTax Live and QuickBooks Live right now! Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedInPhylicia Vallier LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment ArsenalIntuit Academy Podcast episodes, we mentioned: 146. Climb the Career Ladder with Intuit144. Intuit's Academy is a VIBE105. Experience Requirements are #CANCELLED at QuickBooks Live102. Certs That Empower Employees to be Entrepreneurs96. How to Get 1 Year Tax Prep Experience Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree
Show Notes | October 25, 2022 | Episode 150 You know what boils our blood? Military spouses not getting paid what they are worth. Highly educated and qualified people are going from making $100,000 a year to no more than $70,000 when they become a military spouse. What?! That's crazy and unfair. Career-driven milspouses should not have to take a pay cut because they are working remotely or will PCS with their service member every few years. It is wrong to put a cap on military spouse pay because of the sacrifices they must make as a military family. In this special joint episode, VirtForce and Spouse-ly, the e-commerce platform that offers quality products and services from military and first-responder families, are changing the narrative about military spouse pay. Tune in to learn how you can stack your revenue streams by finding a remote role through VirtForce and selling your goods or services as a vendor on Spouse-ly. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Monica Fullerton LinkedIn Kirsten Shrewsberry LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal Love and Lettering by Katie Strawberry Designs Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree
VirtForce introduced Milspouse Kaitlin to gig-based work. Now, she is getting paid per ticket to work for SimplrFlex while she pursues her dream career - working remotely as an accountant.
Show Notes | October 10, 2022 | Episode 148 When looking for remote work on the VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal there are two types of employment status - employee or independent contractor. What's the difference? We have VirtForce's own attorney breaking down the pros and cons of both, so you can figure out which employment classification works best for the kind of remote work you are looking for. It comes down to more freedom or more support. Independent contractors have the flexibility to set their own schedules and choose their own equipment, but they must have the discipline to save for retirement and do their own taxes. For employees, those things are taken care of by the company. Tune in to find out how you can get #hired as an employee or work as an independent contractor. 00:00
Is your to-do list getting longer and longer every day? Then, you definitely need to listen to today's podcast episode! Running a private practice takes a lot of time and energy to make sure everything is getting done. In addition to taking care of patients, you have to worry about your administrative tasks, technical support, customer service, sales, marketing and anything else you can name! That's a lot. If you're trying to run everything on your own, then eventually you're going to run yourself and your private practice into the ground. I certainly don't want that to happen to you and I know you don't either. As highly capable as you are, you are only one person. Even if you were to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you're still not going to get everything done without getting help. Plus, what's the point in having your own private practice when you are constantly weighed down by tasks you don't want to do? The key here is to get help and hire the right people to come to your aid. In this episode, I speak with Kimber Hill, the founder of VirtForce, a digital recruitment platform that has matched over 65,000 military spouses to fulfilling remote careers. During our interview, we talked briefly about the impact of the Great Resignation and the need for private practice owners to hire the right people. As a military spouse herself, Kimber Hill, has a passion for helping military spouses to find employment that will utilize their talents from the comfort of their home. Don't you think it's about time to get some help in your private practice? Find out how by listening and subscribing to our episode now!Your success is just one step ahead. Just tap on the link below to listen to the full podcast to beat your competition…Subscribe
Is your to-do list getting longer and longer every day? Then, you definitely need to listen to today's podcast episode! Running a private practice takes a lot of time and energy to make sure everything is getting done. In addition to taking care of patients, you have to worry about your administrative tasks, technical support, customer service, sales, marketing and anything else you can name! That's a lot. If you're trying to run everything on your own, then eventually you're going to run yourself and your private practice into the ground. I certainly don't want that to happen to you and I know you don't either. As highly capable as you are, you are only one person. Even if you were to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you're still not going to get everything done without getting help. Plus, what's the point in having your own private practice when you are constantly weighed down by tasks you don't want to do? The key here is to get help and hire the right people to come to your aid. In this episode, I speak with Kimber Hill, the founder of VirtForce, a digital recruitment platform that has matched over 65,000 military spouses to fulfilling remote careers. During our interview, we talked briefly about the impact of the Great Resignation and the need for private practice owners to hire the right people. As a military spouse herself, Kimber Hill, has a passion for helping military spouses to find employment that will utilize their talents from the comfort of their home. Don't you think it's about time to get some help in your private practice? Find out how by listening and subscribing to our episode now! Your success is just one step ahead. Just tap on the link below to listen to the full podcast to beat your competition… Subscribe
Show Notes | August 19, 2022 | Episode 147 Remote work is not all gig-based or part-time. There are major Fortune 500 companies who are hiring military spouses in full-time, W-2 remote roles with benefits AND paths for promotion. Milspouse Jennifer Hunter had some misconceptions about remote work. She did not think she would be able to find a steady career with steady income until VirtForce introduced Jennifer to Travelers, the second-largest writer of U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance. Tune in to hear firsthand from Jennifer how she found the career-oriented remote opportunity she was looking for with this Fortune 500 company. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Jennifer Hunter LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal For 1THRIVE Discount Visit - https://bit.ly/vf-1thrive and use Code - VirtForce10 Ep 145. #Hired: Save Examples of your BEST Work Ep 142. Are Travelers' Benefits the G.O.A.T.? Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 146. Climb the Career Ladder with Intuit145. #Hired: Save Examples of Your Best Work144. Intuit's Academy is a Vibe143. #Hired: How to Find LEGIT Remote Work142. Are Travelers' Benefits the G.O.A.T.?141. #Hired: Work from Home with Kids
Show Notes | September 12, 2022 | Episode 146 Since partnering with VirtForce in 2019,
148: "Thank you for being a part of our journey and seeing value in our candidness. It's an honor." Checking in with Jen and Jenny Lynne Jen and Jenny Lynne take a break from interviewing to reconnect! They reflect on how much they enjoy the pace of Season 6, how Jen's priority to feel locally rooted has influenced the format of their show, their pre-recorded thoughts about attending Disney Institute's Veterans Institute Summit, and much more. Announcements Jen and Jenny Lynne are going to Disney World to attend Disney Institute's Veterans Institute Summit on August 19 to 20, 2022! Learn how you can register online at https://www.disneyinstitute.com/disney-institute-summits/veterans-institute-summit/ (https://www.disneyinstitute.com/disney-institute-summits/veterans-institute-summit/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen Amos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/edit/forms/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/edit/forms/recommendation/write/) or Jenny Lynne Stroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup/edit/forms/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup/edit/forms/recommendation/write/)
147: "We build trust when we can put a face and a story to an offering." San Diego Military Family Collaborative featuring Jen and Jenny Lynne In late March 2022, San Diego Military Family Collaborative (SDMFC) invited Jen and Jenny Lynne to their first member-only training of the year to share tips and tricks on marketing. Together, they share how the show began, how Jenny Lynne became a co-host, how they foster community, how they maintain and grow the show, and much more. The San Diego Military Family Collaborative supports and strengthens the military-connected community through education, advocacy, and engagement. Learn more at https://sdmilitaryfamily.org/ (https://sdmilitaryfamily.org/) Connect with SDMFC https://www.facebook.com/sdmilfam/ (https://www.facebook.com/sdmilfam/) https://twitter.com/SDMilFam (https://twitter.com/SDMilFam) https://www.pinterest.com/sdmfc/ (https://www.pinterest.com/sdmfc/) https://www.instagram.com/sdmilfam/ (https://www.instagram.com/sdmilfam/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen Amos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/edit/forms/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/edit/forms/recommendation/write/) or Jenny Lynne Stroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup/edit/forms/recommendation/write/...
Show Notes | August 1, 2022 | Episode 143 When military spouse Laura Alpuche began her remote job search, she started with traditional job boards, like many of us do. Unfortunately, she quickly realized many of the remote opportunities ended up being scams. After Laura discovered VirtForce she learned how to avoid scams. She simply stopped using those big traditional job boards and exclusively focused on the VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal because she knew all of the remote jobs listed there are vetted and verified by the VirtForce team. Tune in to hear how Laura landed a remote role as a Client Account Manager for Interview Valet - a job that is so LEGIT it will even PCS with her! Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Laura Alpuche LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 42. Top 5 Red Flags for Spotting Scams 44. Top 5 Strategies for Protecting Yourself From Scams How to Ace Your Virtual Interview VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 142. Are Travelers' Benefits the G.O.A.T.?141. #Hired: Work from Home with Kids 140. How the Enneagram Works139. #Hired: Get Certified with Salesforce138. What is the Enneagram?137. #Hired: Why Tailor Your Resume for Your Job Goal
140: "When military spouses come together as a group, they become powerful." The League of Wives with Heath Lee When was the last time you saw a monument to military spouses? Based on Heath Lee's research, there are none. Heath Lee is the author of The League of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S. Government to Bring Their Husbands Home and the Founding Historian at the League of Wives Memorial Project in Coronado. As an advocate for women's history, Heath tells the true story of the military spouses who formed the League of Wives, the national POW/MIA organization, and the National League of Families for American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. Together, these military spouses battle Washington—and Hanoi—to bring their husbands home from Vietnam. With much anticipation, Heath hopes to see the League of Wives Memorial Project bring the League of Wives Memorial to Coronado. Get in touch with Heath Lee by visiting https://www.heathleeauthor.com/ (https://www.heathleeauthor.com/) Resources League of Wives Memorial Project https://www.leagueofwives.com/ (https://www.leagueofwives.com/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen Amos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/detail/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/detail/recommendation/write/) or Jenny...
139: "Your resume isn't focused on where you've been. It's focused on where you're going." Reinventing yourself for post-military life with Lori Norris Did you know that the military experience has many transferable skills to the private sector? Military transition resume expert and host of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast Lori Norris recognizes that service members are rarely taught to market themselves. Since 2005, she has volunteered at the Luke Air Force Base to provide job search education and resume building to veterans. She shares when is the best time for service members to plan for post-military life, how to speak the civilian language, what she considers to be a better word for 'transition,' and much more. Contact Lori Norris https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorinorris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorinorris) Resources Listen to Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast http://ll4vets.com/ (http://ll4vets.com/) Listen to Jen and Scott's interview on Lori's podcast https://www.nextforvets.com/podcast-episode73 (https://www.nextforvets.com/podcast-episode73) Have you wondered if your resume meets industry standards? Download your FREE Veteran Resume Self-inspection checklist: https://www.nextforvets.com/ (https://www.nextforvets.com/) Check out the latest updates on Holding Down the Fort in our latest newsletter: -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY...
138: "With intentionality, it's possible to find joy in the present and to pursue purpose, regardless of what season of life that you're in." Crafting your life with Christine Hinrichs Is it possible for spouses to balance their dreams and goals within the military lifestyle? Seasoned spouse, mom of three girls, marketing strategist, and host of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show Christine Hinrichs believes so. Even in the midst of her family's next PCS, she publicly demonstrates how military spouses can get unstuck, find fulfillment, avoid burnout, and much more. Connect with Christine Hinrichs: https://milspousemastermind.com/ (https://milspousemastermind.com/) https://www.facebook.com/groups/milspousemastermind (https://www.facebook.com/groups/milspousemastermind) https://www.instagram.com/milspousemastermind/ (https://www.instagram.com/milspousemastermind/) https://twitter.com/ChristineHcafe (https://twitter.com/ChristineHcafe) https://www.pinterest.com/chinie/ (https://www.pinterest.com/chinie/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVjhWE98TbQ_8xk6_dLgPg/videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVjhWE98TbQ_8xk6_dLgPg/videos) Resources: The Growth Wheel will help you evaluate what the major areas of your life look like today and how you can practically take steps to create a life that lights you up, that matters, and that ultimately helps you become WHO you are meant to be! Learn more at https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel/ (https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more.
137: "You are not alone if you have a child that requires a lot of medical or educational care. We got your back." Children with special needs with Michelle Norman As the Founder & Executive Director of Partners in PROMISE, Navy spouse of over 25 years, and mother of an 18-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy, Michelle Norman and her team challenge the systematic problems of public education by protecting the rights of military children in special education. She educates on the initiatives of the PROMISE act, reveals the 2021 Military Special Education Survey Findings, celebrates their most recent win, credits her tribe, shares how her daughter is impacted by being a voice to the voiceless, and much more. Connect with Michelle Norman and Partners in PROMISE https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-norman-navyspouse-msoy-advocate/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-norman-navyspouse-msoy-advocate/) https://thepromiseact.org/ (https://thepromiseact.org/) https://www.facebook.com/PartnersinPROMISE (https://www.facebook.com/PartnersinPROMISE) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywzMqQmH0ovgn_xE0uTzgg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywzMqQmH0ovgn_xE0uTzgg) https://www.instagram.com/partnersinpromise/ (https://www.instagram.com/partnersinpromise/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/partners-in-promise/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/partners-in-promise/) https://mailchi.mp/0f2a22e8faaa/pipsignup (https://mailchi.mp/0f2a22e8faaa/pipsignup) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review...
136: "Our definition of success is redefined by our family, not by what is expected of the norm." Transitioning to do something that matters with Genevieve and Chris Kruger It's an overwhelming and exciting time for Genevieve and Chris Kruger as they are months away from retirement! As a retiring career military family, they share how they strategically planned for their transition - years in advance, their definition of success, how they sustained their marriage with faith and counseling, a glimpse into their plans for post-military life, and much more. Contact Genevieve and Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievekruger/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievekruger/) https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.m.kruger (https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.m.kruger) Resources Veteran Wealth Secrets: The Post-Military Playbook for Obtaining Autonomy and Financial Control in the Modern Economy by Scott R. Tucker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HM61QLR/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_4CBEKVM53841APBGFXQ1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HM61QLR/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_4CBEKVM53841APBGFXQ1) Military OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (https://www.militaryonesource.mil/) USO Pathfinder® Transition Program https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-program (https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-pathfinder-transition-program) It's a Military Life Cohort Immersion Program https://itsamilitarylife.org/cohort-immersion-program/ (https://itsamilitarylife.org/cohort-immersion-program/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show?...
132: "Sometimes securing that next income source isn't the most important thing in post-military life." Becoming an entrepreneur with Jason Madden Jason Madden went from serving for 15 years to transitioning to a military spouse, Franchise Entrepreneur, Career Ownership Coach, and Co-Host of the Doin' The Thing Podcast. He shares how becoming medically discharged and his desire to be with his wife were the catalysts for him to reinvent himself as a veteran. Today, Jason educates veterans on the various ways to be an entrepreneur, describes intrapreneurship for people working within a company, how to use your own funds (i.e. the Thrift Savings Plan) to invest in your own business, and much more. Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-madden/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-madden/) jmadden@esourcecoach.com https://jmadden.esourcecoach.com/ (https://jmadden.esourcecoach.com/) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/retirementpay/ (https://usvetwealth.com/retirementpay/ ) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen Amos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/detail/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenamos/detail/recommendation/write/) or Jenny Lynne Stroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup/detail/recommendation/write/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lynne-stroup/detail/recommendation/write/)
Show Notes | May 9, 2022 | Episode 142 Generous paid time off, childcare discounts, 401k, pension and vacation discounts, employee benefits for remote jobs at Travelers may be the G.O.A.T. - Greatest of ALL Time. We recently held a Coffee & Connect with Travelers, where we brought real VirtForce job seekers together with military spouses who got #hired in remote careers at Travelers. Tune in to hear how a remote job at Travelers is so much more than a paycheck - it's a career! Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Travelers LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Travelers Insurance – Multiple Positions Available Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree
131: "Feeding you all with our stories, in turn, feeds us as well." Season 6 Introduction with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup Jen and Jenny Lynne are excited to be back for season 6 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! They share an overview of what they've been up to in the offseason - including the launch of our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, Jenny Lynne's plans for being awarded the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, what to expect for season 6, and much more! Resources Read the Spring 2022 Military Entrepreneur Magazine by The Rosie Network's NVMSEA Spotlight on Jen Amos (Pg. 16) https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/april_2022_me_mag-7/16 (https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/april_2022_me_mag-7/16) The Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Program will be making a LIVE announcement on May 5th. Check out what's next for Jenny Lynne as the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year at https://www.facebook.com/militaryspouseoftheyear/ (https://www.facebook.com/militaryspouseoftheyear/) Listen in on Jen and Jenny Lynne's interview on MOAA's Never Stop Serving Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847212/10184211-holding-down-the-fort-the-military-family-and-the-backbone-that-keeps-it-together (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847212/10184211-holding-down-the-fort-the-military-family-and-the-backbone-that-keeps-it-together) -- The award-winning show, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 6 to answer the biggest question for career military families, “So… when are we gonna get out?” and everything involved with answering this question. Co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup continue to converse with special guests from and for our military community to share knowledge, resources and relevant stories on how we can best “hold down the fort” while on active duty, going through transition, and into post-military life. Holding Down the Fort is sponsored by US VetWealth. Navigate your military retirement pay and survivor benefit plan alternatives by getting FREE access to our white papers. We have a case study library for the following ranks: E7, E8, E9, O5 and O6. Visit https://usvetwealth.com/retirementpay/ (https://usvetwealth.com/retirementpay/ ) Looking for a similar show to listen to? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Stay connected and get the latest updates from our Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com March 2022, Jenny Lynne was voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show became a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA's Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a written 5-Star review on Apple
Show Notes | April 25, 2022 | Episode 141 If you have kids at home, you need a remote job with flexibility, where you can work full-time, part-time or take a week off when needed. Stacci, a milspouse and homeschooling mom to two kids, found a remote customer service job where she can log in and work at whatever time works best for her busy lifestyle. Tune in to hear how Stacci's role with SimplrFlex allows her to earn the income she needs while also running her household full-time. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Stacci Cooper-Curtiss LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:140. How the Enneagram Works139. #Hired: Get Certified with Salesforce138. What is the Enneagram?137. #Hired: Why Tailor Your Resume for Your Job Goal136. How Do I Find a Remote Job – 5 Steps135. #Hired: Promoted in Under 12 Months
Show Notes | April 18, 2022 | Episode 140 How can the Enneagram impact your remote job search? Knowing and understanding how the Enneagram works - aka the way you view the world - can help you in a job interview and the application process. In the second part of this series about the Enneagram, VirtForce founder Kimber Hill is getting vulnerable. She's giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a one-on-one session she had with life coach and Enneagram Expert Kristen Earp that helped her truly show up at both work and at home. Tune in to learn how this self-awareness journey can help you get closer to your ideal remote job and find better work life balance. 00:00
Show Notes | February 28, 2022 | Episode 134 You're in a job interview and the hiring manager asks you a question you are completely unprepared for. What do you do? Find your "uniqueifier," says CNN News Anchor Alum Lynn Smith.From her days interviewing the biggest celebrities from Dolly Parton to Motley Crue, Lynn knows what makes a great interview and she's sharing her tricks of the trade with VirtForce. Lynn spent that past 15 years anchoring broadcasts on NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News, including CNN's popular news and lifestyle program Weekend Express.She recently went live with VirtForce to show how you can find your "uniqueifier" - that 10% edge that separates you from everyone else - and how to create a bucket of sound bites for your next job interview. Tune in for the recap of this amazing live coaching from an industry expert. 00:00
Show Notes | February 22, 2022 | Episode 133 Milspouse Anacani Walters was successfully running a standup paddle board fitness business in Hawaii, but when the COVID-19 pandemic put group fitness classes on hold, she needed to pivot to remote work. While her business is her passion, Anacani needed to find another form of income to support her household. She doesn't look at getting a part-time job as a failure in her own business but having the passion to do whatever it takes to keep her business alive. Tune in to hear how Anacani used VirtForce to land not only one amazing remote opportunity, but two! Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: How to Ace Your Virtual Interview Rocket Remote PHAT Mermaids Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 132. Coffee & Connect with Freedom Learning Group131. #Hired: Leaning Into Confidence130. How to Show Up on Camera with CNN News Anchor Alum Lynn Smith129. #Hired: Trust the VirtForce System128. How to Handle Rejection127. #Hired: Use Resources to Better Yourself
Show Notes | February 7, 2022 | Episode 131 Do you ever get in your own head about something? Do you hear that voice of doubt when going for something new? That's where milspouse Jaqi York found herself when she decided to pursue a remote career with Intuit as a QuickBooks Live bookkeeper. She had 25 years of experience in the financial field, but she took a 10-year break when she pivoted to massage therapy and yoga instruction. Jaqi clearly had the experience. She just needed the confidence to apply. Tune in to hear firsthand from Jaqi how VirtForce helped her lean into her confidence and believe in herself again. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Jaqi York LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 19. Ace Your Virtual Interview How to Ace Your Virtual Interview VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 130. How to Show Up on Camera with CNN News Ancor Alum Lynn Smith 129. #Hired: Trust the VirtForce System128. How to Handle Rejection 127. #Hired: Use Resources to Better Yourself 126. Coffee & Connect with Travelers125. #Hired: Take Time to Find Something You Love
This bonus episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EF_JDKvCjeQ (https://youtu.be/EF_JDKvCjeQ) BONUS: "Every military spouse deserves an award." Vote Jenny Lynne Stroup for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year! Congratulations to our co-host Jenny Lynne Stroup for becoming a nominee for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year! Jenny Lynne shares what this nomination means for her and how you can vote! Voting is now open from February 7th to February 11th! Register to vote at https://msoy.afi.org/users/sign_up (https://msoy.afi.org/users/sign_up) Then vote for Jenny Lynne at https://msoy.afi.org/profiles/2022-jenny-lynne-stroup (https://msoy.afi.org/profiles/2022-jenny-lynne-stroup) Congrats and best of luck to all of the candidates! -- Get notified when we return for season six! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Guest Applications are now open for season six! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Looking for something new to listen to in the off season? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB)
Show Notes | January 24, 2022 | Episode 129 "Trust the system." That's something milspouse Christine Falvo has learned in her new role working remotely for Travelers, and the same applies for VirtForce. "Trust what you see on VirtForce," she says. The jobs are solid. They have been vetted. VirtForce has done the work. If you see an opportunity that interests you - apply! VirtForce was created to help milspouses like Christine learn to systemize the remote work process. The primary goal is to streamline access to vetted virtual employment that will complement the mobile military lifestyle. Christine found just that, and she sees the payoff especially with a company like Travelers that offers incredible benefits and an incredible work culture. Tune in to hear firsthand from Christine why onboarding with Travelers has been one of the best work experiences she has ever had. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 19. Ace Your Virtual Interview How to Ace Your Virtual Interview Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120) Subscribe to Premium HERE. VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 128. How to Handle Rejection 127. #Hired: Use Resources to Better Yourself 126. Coffee & Connect with Travelers125. #Hired: Take Time to Find Something You Love124. The Art of the Follow Up123. #Hired: Stay Open-Minded About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse's and veterans' skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.
130: "Holding Down the Fort has been a really great opportunity and invitation to show up for each other." Season 5 Finale with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup Jen and Jenny Lynne close up season five just in time for the holidays! Together, they reflect on and share what season six has meant for them, they stress the importance of showing up for our community, what the phrase 'holding down the fort' means for them, saying 'thank you' rather than 'I'm sorry,' and much more. We look forward to chatting with you all again in 2022 for season six! Until then, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Read our final newsletter for 2021: https://mailchi.mp/d55fb4fae55b/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/d55fb4fae55b/holdingdownthefort) -- Get notified when we return for season six! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Guest Applications are now open for season six! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Looking for something new to listen to in the off season? Check out our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
129: "At the time, I didn't think I could love anyone enough to self sacrifice." Studying the career-oriented military spouse pursuing education for career advancement with Melody Agbisit Melody Agbisit never wanted to be a military spouse, despite doing a dissertation on the lived experience of the career-oriented military spouse pursuing education for career advancement. Despite having grown up in a military household to eventually becoming a therapist supporting the military spouse in research and practice, she didn't expect to meet her husband while preparing to defend her dissertation. She reflects on her mother's strength and resiliency as a career-oriented military spouse, the immigrant family's perspective on joining the military, the common theme of 'self-sacrifice,' her love to build up others, and much more. Connect with Melody at https://www.instagram.com/melomahalo/ (https://www.instagram.com/melomahalo/) Listen to Melody's last interview with Jen Amos on The Filipino American Woman Project Ep. 119: "It's important to hear that you matter." Cultural alignment, making mental health accessible, & bringing Fil-Ams back to the Philippines with Melody Agbisit https://www.tfawproject.com/episode/119 (https://www.tfawproject.com/episode/119) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
128: "I move a lot and that's okay." Being a third culture kid and creating stories for military-connected families with Shermaine Perry-Knights Shermaine Perry-Knights is an award-winning facilitator, project manager, speaker, author, and a proud military kid. Being raised as a third culture kid, she shares how she cringes whenever she's asked, "Where are you from?" Shermaine shares how she continues to strive for a mindset of growing and evolving, how she teaches others about resiliency, how her mother taught her the meaning of home, how her books can be used as a conversation tool amongst military families, and much more. For a short video clip of the episode, visit https://youtu.be/FbDSMX5irDc (https://youtu.be/FbDSMX5irDc) Connect with Shermaine Website: http://booksformilitaryfamilies.com (http://booksformilitaryfamilies.com) Purchase I Move A Lot and That's Okay and her other books at https://www.amazon.com/author/shermaineperry (https://www.amazon.com/author/shermaineperry) https://www.facebook.com/amazinglyshermaine (https://www.facebook.com/amazinglyshermaine) https://www.instagram.com/amazinglyshermaine (https://www.instagram.com/amazinglyshermaine) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
127: "You are perfect even while in progress." Self care and life lessons of a military spouse with Mariavictoria Caldona Bennett Mariavictoria Caldona Bennett reflects on her journey as a military spouse as her husband is nearing a decade of service. She shares the importance of mental health, pursuing your passions, professional networking, future plans to open up a nonprofit with her husband, and much more. Connect with Mariavictoria Caldona Bennett http://www.mariavictoriabennett.com/ (http://www.mariavictoriabennett.com/) https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavictoria.b (https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavictoria.b) https://www.facebook.com/MVictoriaBennett (https://www.facebook.com/MVictoriaBennett) https://www.twitter.com/maria_v_bennett (https://www.twitter.com/maria_v_bennett) https://www.instagram.com/mariavictoria_bennett (https://www.instagram.com/mariavictoria_bennett) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ccRlaAzYrYzr1d7_IRqwA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ccRlaAzYrYzr1d7_IRqwA) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
126: "Asking for support does not mean that you are failing to support your own community." The deployment journey and being a late career spouse with Jayla Rae Ardelean MilSpouse Mentor, Speaker and writer Jayla Rae Ardelean candidly joins us while in "the pit" of her husband's deployment. She shares how she chronicles her entire deployment journey on the Heart of a MilSpouse podcast, how she's been able to revive her love for writing, what it means to be a "Late Career Spouse," what really attracted her to her husband, and much more. Connect with Jayla Rae Website: https://www.jaylarae.com/ (https://www.jaylarae.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mil.spouse/ (https://www.instagram.com/mil.spouse/) Email: hello@jaylarae.com Podcast: https://www.jaylarae.com/podcast (https://www.jaylarae.com/podcast) Has your spouse deployed? And you find yourself unfocused and emotionally reeling? Get Jayla Rae's Free Guide titled, "Deployment Tool Kit," at https://www.jaylarae.com/deploymentkit (https://www.jaylarae.com/deploymentkit) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
125: "Deployment sucks. But where can I find beauty and opportunity in the midst of it?" Deployment countdown boxes with Becky Hoy Lately, Becky Hoy has been making space to adjust to the unexpectedness of deployments and how the world is evolving. Becky is a U.S. Army Spouse of 10 years, Founder of Brave Crate, and Co-Founder of PILLAR. She observes how the military community has made space for connection during a pandemic, how wishing her life away during a deployment inspired Brave Crate, how she's reframed the time of deployment, how military families have very unique financial situations, and much more. Connect with Becky Hoy: https://bravecrates.com/ (https://bravecrates.com/) https://www.facebook.com/bravecrate (https://www.facebook.com/bravecrate) http://instagram.com/bravecrate (http://instagram.com/bravecrate) Deployment is tough. But you don't have to do it alone. PILLAR is all about simplifying and bringing joy to your deployment countdown. That's why we're bringing together 25 experienced military spouses and lifestyle experts together to share strategies that can help you make every moment count while you're counting down deployment! Join the waitlist for 2022 today at https://pillardeploymentretreat.com/ (https://pillardeploymentretreat.com/) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1271e485f1f0/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
124: "Life is not happening to me. I am actively choosing to be present and a participant in this life." Recovering Type A personality and bullying amongst military spouses with Emily Millman Military Spouse, physical and mental health advocate and nurse Emily Millman chooses to see military life as an interesting adventure. She shares her experience transporting her dogs from South Korea to the states, how she copes with the complete loss of autonomy, bullying amongst military spouses, the importance of mental health, and much more. Connect with Emily at https://www.instagram.com/scrubs.squats.sass/ (https://www.instagram.com/scrubs.squats.sass/) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
BONUS: "We need our stories to make the data come alive. We also need the data to affirm our stories." Blue Star Families' FlyerTalk Friday hosted by Dr. Geri Lynn Maples Past guest Dr. Geri Lynn Maples invites Jen and Jenny Lynne to talk about Holding Down the Fort and their relationship as co-hosts to the Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Facebook Live Show "FlyerTalk Friday!" They share why Holding Down the Fort started, how Jenny Lynne came on as a co-host, how they showcase all the different aspects of military life, and much more. Watch the Facebook Live replay of this interview on the Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OHBSF/videos/969790760237495/ (https://www.facebook.com/OHBSF/videos/969790760237495/) For the edited version: https://youtu.be/N3q3yEzeLfI (https://youtu.be/N3q3yEzeLfI) Listen to Geri's past interviews with us: 105: "I live and breath by my calendar. Doing this is my self care." Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio and caregiving in military families with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/105 (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/105) 056: Military Caregivers and Blue Star Families with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/056 (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/056) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynne@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
121: "It's important to have interests outside of the military because the military does not last forever." Using writing as an outlet and post-military life with Jessica Silva Jessica Silva returns to the show to update us on post-military life (after being a military spouse for 22 years), transition tips, and her book for military kids, Daddy's on a Chip. She reflects on the last two years since their family transitioned to civilian life, how writing was her outlet when she couldn't sleep, how her adult children are now doing, the importance of having interests and friends outside of the military community, and much more. Purchase a copy of Daddy's On a Chip at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JessicaSilvaBooks (https://www.etsy.com/shop/JessicaSilvaBooks) Connect with Jessica Silva at: https://www.instagram.com/jsilva0/ (https://www.instagram.com/jsilva0/) Listen to Jessica's last conversation with us from episode 94: https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/094 (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/094) -- Support free art and comedy classes to veterans, service members, military family members, and caregivers by attending Jen's Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show by the Armed Services Arts Program on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 8 PM (EST) via Zoom. Purchase your ticket for "Storytelling Bootcamp Grad Show – Bravo" at https://asapasap.org/attend-a-show/ (https://asapasap.org/attend-a-show/) Special thanks to The Rosie Network for the invitation to participate in the ceremony, congratulate the award winners, and update the community on our journey since we won 2020 Media Professional of the Year! Watch now at https://youtu.be/pd9agrNEpUQ (https://youtu.be/pd9agrNEpUQ) Holding Down the For now has a sister podcast: The Spouse Benefit Plan, which'll focus on helping career military families make the most important decision before transition: to keep or opt out of the Survivor Benefit Plan. Listen to the teaser episode now at https://youtu.be/5Tc8zq3hS8k (https://youtu.be/5Tc8zq3hS8k) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW... Support this podcast
120: "Within the military dad story, there's trauma, sadness and ugliness. There's also richness within that story." Bringing every dad home with Ben Killoy Ben Killoy is a Marine Veteran, speaker, and a coach with a focus on helping dads step into their best life. After being the first (and only) Gold Star daughter to be interviewed on Ben's show, Military Veteran Dad podcast, Jen Amos invites Ben to our show to share how he's arrived at his mission to "bring every dad home." He shares the significance of telling your story, how men can redefine the meaning of "home," reflections on his recent keynote speech at HomeDadCon 2021, and much more. Connect the Ben Killoy https://www.militaryveterandad.com/ (https://www.militaryveterandad.com/) https://www.instagram.com/militaryveterandad/ (https://www.instagram.com/militaryveterandad/) https://www.instagram.com/ben_killoy/ (https://www.instagram.com/ben_killoy/) https://www.facebook.com/militaryveterandad (https://www.facebook.com/militaryveterandad) http://twitter.com/BenKilloy (http://twitter.com/BenKilloy) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ow5HNhZQgdYxnExvcLnag?ab_channel=MilitaryVeteranDad (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ow5HNhZQgdYxnExvcLnag?ab_channel=MilitaryVeteranDad) https://www.linkedin.com/company/militaryveterandad/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/militaryveterandad/) Listen to Jen's interview, Ep. 73 – Keep an Open Heart with Jen Amos, on the Military Veteran Dad Podcast https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) Or listen to Holding Down the Fort's sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
119: "I have a Distillery, you have a Harrier…do you want to fly some bourbon on it?" Collaborating with fellow veteran businesses with Scott Sanders When trying new ideas, Admiral, Distiller and Patriot Scott Sanders will often say, "I don't know, but we're going to try." Despite the big budgets Scott was used to in the military, he had to learn how to have a lean startup mentality as an entrepreneur. He shares how Tobacco Barn Distillery began, why he chose to produce bourbon, his seamless transition to post-military life, being a lifelong learner, and much more. Connect with Scott Sanders at https://www.tobaccobarndistillery.com/ (https://www.tobaccobarndistillery.com/) or email Scott at scott@tobaccobarndistillery.com Check out his feature, "Veterans join forces to create bourbon at 700 mph" on CNBC from Veterans Day 2020 at https://youtu.be/f9erSxvAAW4 (https://youtu.be/f9erSxvAAW4) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Want to hear more from us? Check out our sister show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, at http://thespousebenefitplan.com/ (http://thespousebenefitplan.com/) Support this podcast
118: "I have my own identity. I'm also a military spouse. That's part of me, too." Embracing and serving the military spouse community with Britt Lanza Entrepreneur, podcaster and community leader Britt Lanza never thought she'd find herself serving the very community she had been discouraged to associate with: her fellow military spouses. She recalls the stereotypes of being a military spouse, her first experience with reintegration, how she started her podcast, what is an MEO, and much more. Connect with Britt Lanza https://www.new-altitudes.com/ (https://www.new-altitudes.com/) https://www.instagram.com/new_altitudes/ (https://www.instagram.com/new_altitudes/) Moments with an MEO podcast https://www.new-altitudes.com/moments-with-a-milso-podcast (https://www.new-altitudes.com/moments-with-a-milso-podcast) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/1b82b843e41a/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/1b82b843e41a/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
This is a SNEAK PEEK of VirtForce's new show The Duty Station Download, a video interview series coming to you soon! In this episode, we've pulled together a compilation of bases to give you Fall Festivities and some spooky haunts straight from the mouths of military spouses and veterans who have lived there. Today, we're talking about how to spend your Fall in: 00:57 ???? Washington DC 01:36 ???? Camp Lejeune 02:06 ???? Cannon Air Force Base 02:41 ???? Colorado Springs 07:32 ???? Most Haunted Military Installations 08:35 ???? Fort Hood 09:15 ???? West Point Tune in to hear about the best pumpkin patches, great places to eat Thanksgiving dinner and one very haunted ski lodge outside of Colorado Springs. ????Youtube: https://bit.ly/vf-youtube1????Sign up for the Duty Station Download Newsletter: https://bit.ly/vf-dsd So, what's The Duty Station Download you ask? It goes like this. When your spouse gets orders to a new base your head is swimming with questions – Where should I live? What fun things are there to do? Who is going to cut my hair?! Don't stress! We're giving you the 411 on the best of what your new duty station has to offer. Each week, Kimber will sit down with someone who has actually been stationed at that base, and find out everything you need to know, ranging from great places to live to where you can find the best slice of pizza. Subscribe! More episodes will be uploaded soon!
This is a SNEAK PEEK of VirtForce's new show The Duty Station Download, a video interview series coming to you soon! In this episode, we've pulled together a compilation of bases to give you Fall Festivities and some spooky haunts straight from the mouths of military spouses and veterans who have lived there. Today, we're talking about how to spend your Fall in: 00:57
115: "Transition is a mindset." Providing free comprehensive educational resources and opportunities with Jai Salters Naval Officer, Founder of ACT NOW Education and Spirit of Bob Hope recipient Jai Salters has been mentally retired for the last 10 years, despite still being on active duty. He reflects on how and why he attained 14-15 certifications within a year and a half, the catalyst to starting ACT NOW Education, the importance of doing your due diligence for transition, and resources that military spouses can take advantage of today. Connect with Jai Salters https://www.actnoweducation.com/ (https://www.actnoweducation.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters) Resources Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ACTNOWEDUCATION/ (https://www.facebook.com/ACTNOWEDUCATION/) (inquire about their private Facebook Group) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actnoweducation/ (https://www.instagram.com/actnoweducation/) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-now-education/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-now-education/) American Corporate Partners (ACP) https://www.acp-usa.org/ (https://www.acp-usa.org/) LinkedIn Free 1-year Premium subscription https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform (https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform) Onward to Opportunity (O2O) - Career Training - Institute for Veterans and Military Families https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/about-o2o/ (https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/about-o2o/) Vets2Industry - https://vets2industry.org/ (https://vets2industry.org/) #LinkedInMilCity - https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedinmilcity/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedinmilcity/) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
114: "Answering the question, 'What is my purpose?' is key to agile employment." Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment with Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker In partnership with the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) by Hiring Our Heroes, The City of Norfolk and South University, Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker present, "Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment." In this workshop, they offer knowledge, education and resources to spouses seeking a fulfilling and purposeful career that is flexible and mobile to their lifestyle. They also share their company, US VetWealth, as an example to their secret formula. Listen to the replay now or watch the video replay while getting FREE access to the toolkit at https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the https://www.podcastawards.com/ (16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards) for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast
Show Notes | October 18, 2021 | Episode 124 You did it! You landed an interview for your ideal remote job, but the work doesn't stop there. Now, it's time to learn the art of the follow up. Did you know the follow up starts before the interview even happens? That's right. We're going to show you how to make a human connection with the hiring manager that will set you apart from the other candidates. Tune in to master the art of the follow up in just 5 easy steps. 5 steps
Kimber Hill is the founder of VirtForce, the digital platform bridging the gap between active-duty military spouses and virtual careers. IN THIS EPISODE, KIMBER TALKS WITH LYNN ABOUT: Career longevity challenges for military spouses Saving her career by going remote The sacrifices of the military spouses at home The need to look at positions that are going to be able to be executed at home with the right talent Why military spouses (male and female) make incredible employees
Kimber Hill is a powerhouse CEO of a remote workforce of over 30,000 virtual workers, including thousands of military spouses. Her company, Virtforce, fills in the gap of purposeful employment to the thousands of spouses and families who serve right alongside their spouses deployed for the US military across the world. She reveals the linchpin in her faith journey that brought her (at first tentatively) into the work that has changed so many lives for the better. Links: jobs.virtforce.us linkedin.com/in/kareergal calendly.com/virtforce https://virtforce.us/vf-podcast/
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