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Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal The show is excited to continue its partnership with The Rosie Network, which will include featuring the stories of Service2CEO Cohort Members. Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16 We're also excited to showcase US VetWealth's partnership with Blue Water Advisors, which will feature conversations with Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace about career progression for military retirees seeking employment in post-military. Watch "Take A Knee" Tuesdays Live at https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/bwa Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ 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 Questions? Email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, former co-host Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.” 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, Sisters in Service 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. Here’s what our listeners have to say about our 5-star rated show: "This podcast is a must-listen for military families everywhere. Each of Jen and Jenny Lynne’s conversations with guests reveals is heartfelt and insightful—highly recommend!" - Maddie "Funny, thought-provoking, challenging status quo and ruthlessly supporting their communities— Jen & Jenny Lynne are a delight to listen to and to interact with." - emillmanrn "Jen and Jenny Lynne create thought-provoking conversations for their military spouse audience. It’s like sitting down for coffee with two great friends who want to know how you really are and provide the kind of help that’s actually helpful. Looking forward to this podcast being around for a long time!" - Lam978

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal The show is excited to continue its partnership with The Rosie Network, which will include featuring the stories of Service2CEO Cohort Members. Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16 We're also excited to showcase US VetWealth's partnership with Blue Water Advisors, which will feature conversations with Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace about career progression for military retirees seeking employment in post-military. Watch "Take A Knee" Tuesdays Live at https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/bwa Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ 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 Questions? Email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, former co-host Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.” 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, Sisters in Service 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. Here’s what our listeners have to say about our 5-star rated show: "This podcast is a must-listen for military families everywhere. Each of Jen and Jenny Lynne’s conversations with guests reveals is heartfelt and insightful—highly recommend!" - Maddie "Funny, thought-provoking, challenging status quo and ruthlessly supporting their communities— Jen & Jenny Lynne are a delight to listen to and to interact with." - emillmanrn "Jen and Jenny Lynne create thought-provoking conversations for their military spouse audience. It’s like sitting down for coffee with two great friends who want to know how you really are and provide the kind of help that’s actually helpful. Looking forward to this podcast being around for a long time!" - Lam978

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English


Episodes

178: "Life is short. And even if it's long, even better to explore different parts of ourselves and continue to improve ourselves." Season 7 Finale with Jen Amos

12/21/2023
178: "Life is short. And even if it's long, even better to explore different parts of ourselves and continue to improve ourselves." Season 7 Finale with Jen Amos And that's a wrap for Season 7! Jen closes out by reflecting on the season, thanking everyone who was involved, and teases at what's to come for Season 8. In the meantime, she shares various ways to stay in touch in the off-season. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a14emm9IZdw Are you ready to do more than "follow orders," think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? If you received a lot of value from this season, we invite you to get started with free financial resources from US VetWealth and/or entrepreneurial resources from The Rosie Network! https://usvetwealth.com/https://www.therosienetwork.org/ Looking ahead, Jen announces Season 8 will return in Spring 2024 continuing their partnership with Rosie Network. She encourages listeners to stay connected on social media, subscribe to the monthly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT, or join the FREE podcast portal at: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Happy Holidays and Have a Happy New Year! -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the...

Duration:00:16:07

177: "Have a little bit of 'you time,' and focus on yourself instead of just being all business." Tracey S. Richburg's Creative Journey of Planning, Preparing, and Pivoting

12/18/2023
177: "Have a little bit of 'you time,' and focus on yourself instead of just being all business." Tracey S. Richburg's Creative Journey of Planning, Preparing, and Pivoting Has a personal health challenge ever led you to discover and pursue a creative passion? For Resin8 Art Savannah Owner Tracey S. Richburg, it certainly has. Jen Amos listens to Tracey S. Richburg share her story as an Army Veteran, a Pittsburgh Steeler fan, and how she started a resin art business. What began as a hobby to aid her recovery from radiation treatments turned into a full-fledged business. She credits her time as a 2021 Service2CEO Graduate of The Rosie Network to making this possible. Tracey creates and sells resin art items like ornaments, cutting boards, and clocks. She works from her home studio during the week and participates in vendor events on weekends. She has built a customer base at local stores and has learned to plan ahead, prepare inventory in advance, budget, and take breaks to avoid burnout. Listen to Tracey's story of turning a hobby into a business, the importance of adaptability, and the balance between increasing sales and taking care of personal needs! This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KQFu-z-cdmM Connect with Tracey S. Richburg and Resin8 Art Savannah http://www.resin8artsavannah.com https://www.facebook.com/resin8artsavannah https://www.instagram.com/resin8_art_savannah/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-richburg-69b3679a/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute...

Duration:00:59:58

176: "Entrepreneurship is definitely not a chia pet." Gaining Clarity Through an Outside Perspective with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz

12/14/2023
176: "Entrepreneurship is definitely not a chia pet." Gaining Clarity Through an Outside Perspective with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz Jen Amos invites UX Design Expert and Project Manager for US VetWealth, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz to share how working with her company has given him the confidence to pursue his own business, Suzuki Startups. Jen thanks Adrian for his work improving the Military Retirement Blueprint Portal, saying it has led to more qualified leads and conversations. Jen credits Adrian for helping them stay focused on US VetWealth's objectives. In closing, Jen emphasizes how entrepreneurship is a commitment like a marriage that requires consistency over time. Adrian encourages persistence and creating opportunities yourself rather than waiting for them. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rEkBxW6ot_U Connect with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-suzuki-cruz/https://www.adriansuzukicruz.com/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast...

Duration:00:28:23

175: "I'm very happy in my role as a mother and as a spouse. But I always wanted more for myself." Macu Mateo's Journey In Building A Work-Life Balance

12/11/2023
175: "I'm very happy in my role as a mother and as a spouse. But I always wanted more for myself." Macu Mateo's Journey In Building A Work-Life Balance Have you ever longed for "something of your own" while raising a family? Founder and CEO of Reset Home Macu Mateo certainly has. Jen Amos listens to Macu Mateo speak about her experiences as a military spouse, mother of three, and 2023 Service2CEO Graduate of The Rosie Network. Aspiring for something as fulfilling as a stay-at-home mom, she decided to pursue her passion for organizing in 2020. Despite the challenges of balancing family responsibilities and business, her first client left her feeling fulfilled and motivated to continue. Thanks to The Rosie Network, she has a more clear business vision and messaging. She also has recurring clients and maintains a work-life balance - her way. Listen to Macu's entrepreneurial journey and the balancing act between multiple life priorities! This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GcruKOzZGDU Connect with Macu Mateo and Reset Home https://www.resethomenow.com/https://www.facebook.com/resethomenow/https://www.instagram.com/resethomenow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/macu-mateo-aa7a44234/https://www.youtube.com/@ResetHomeNow -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit....

Duration:01:05:44

174: "You, as the business owner, are not the end user of your product." Improving a Business Through Fresh Eyes with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz

12/7/2023
174: "You, as the business owner, are not the end user of your product." Improving a Business Through Fresh Eyes with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz Jen Amos invites UX Design Expert and Project Manager for US VetWealth, Adrian Suzuki-Cruz, to reflect on how their 20 years of friendship led them to work together today. For part 1 of 2 of this interview, Adrian explains how he got interested in UX design as a creative outlet and a way to gain more control over his time. Together, they discuss how Adrian has helped US VetWealth with the clarity and usability of their online portal: Military Retirement Blueprint. Adrian explains the effectiveness of user testing with the portal members and how it has improved in establishing a single starting point for new members. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bNMzmvn25f0 Connect with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-suzuki-cruz/https://www.adriansuzukicruz.com/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast...

Duration:00:28:02

173: "But the unicorn in me says, why not?" Wendy Baird Packard helps transitioning service members find purpose and passion through career transitions

12/4/2023
173: "But the unicorn in me says, why not?" Wendy Baird Packard helps transitioning service members find purpose and passion through career transitions Have you ever experienced a setback in your career plan that made you wish you had a Plan B? The Founder and CEO of Speaking Up With Wendy Baird Packard can speak about this from personal and professional experience. Jen Amos speaks with Wendy Baird Packard to hear about her experience as a military spouse for the last 17 years, a former employee of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and a 2023 graduate of The Rosie Network's Service2CEO program. She drew from her husband's experience transitioning from the military to civilian life, which was challenged with financial difficulties and instability. This motivated her to help others transition effectively. Today, Wendy works as a career counselor and coach, helping people develop career plans and overcome challenges like fear of success. Listen to Wendy's valuable insights for transitioning service members on career transitions, overcoming challenges, and balancing life responsibilities! This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Agyonv6BBvc Connect with Speaking Up With Wendy Baird Packard https://www.speakingupwithwendybairdpackard.com/speakingupwithwbp@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Speakingupwithwendybairdpackardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybairdpackard/https://www.instagram.com/speakingupwithwbp/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent

Duration:01:10:02

172: "There's more hard work and autonomy in entrepreneurship than having a nine-to-five." Gary Redman's Deliberate Approach to Military Transition - Part 2 of 2

11/30/2023
172: "There's more hard work and autonomy in entrepreneurship than having a nine-to-five." Gary Redman's Deliberate Approach to Military Transition - Part 2 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with former colleague, Gary Redman. For this final interview, Gary shares how he found the startup he's currently working at. He emphasizes building relationships over time rather than just sending out resumes or making one-time interactions. Despite working harder than working a nine-to-five job, he finds more autonomy and fun in being an entrepreneur. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Uigmuic7UQo Connect with Gary Redman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-redman-b66aa23a/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.” Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA’s Never Stop...

Duration:00:28:36

171: "You can take any idea, passion, hobby, or expertise, and build a PCS-proof business." Toria Demps' story from hair loss to helping others

11/27/2023
171: "You can take any idea, passion, hobby, or expertise, and build a PCS-proof business." Toria Demps' story from hair loss to helping others Do you think online businesses provide an adequate solution to the unique challenges faced by individuals who have to relocate often? For the Founder of Demps Media Group, LLC., Toria Demps, that answer is a definite yes. Jen Amos speaks with Toria Demps to hear her experiences from working for the federal government to starting her own business. She shares how she created a location-independent business making customized wigs, often for cancer patients, after experiencing hair loss herself. Her portable business has enabled her to continue working despite frequent relocations due to her husband's military service. As a 2023 Service2CEO graduate of The Rosie Network, she shares how she started a new business aimed at assisting other military spouses in creating portable businesses. Additionally, Toria is the author of the book, The HomeFront Hustle, is a Navy Veteran and a military spouse of 20+ years. Listen to Toria's story of adaptability, resilience, and the power of entrepreneurship. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TwdvHGafNzI Connect with Toria Demps and Demps Media Group, LLC. https://www.facebook.com/toriademps/https://www.instagram.com/toriademps/https://www.linkedin.com/in/toriademps/https://www.pinterest.com/TheToriaDemps/https://www.tiktok.com/@toriadempshttps://www.youtube.com/@toriadempshttps://www.toriademps.com/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting:

Duration:00:56:47

170: "I wanted something different. But I didn't really know what, and you don't really know until you find it." Gary Redman's Deliberate Approach to Military Transition - Part 1 of 2

11/23/2023
170: "I wanted something different. But I didn't really know what, and you don't really know until you find it." Gary Redman's Deliberate Approach to Military Transition - Part 1 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with former colleague, Gary Redman. They catch up on his transition journey since they first connected over a year ago. Gary shares that he took a deliberate 4-year approach to his transition, rather than the typical 12-24-month planning advice. Gary reflects on his unorthodox approach to transition by cold messaging people on LinkedIn to learn about different careers, getting a real estate license, to now working part-time for a startup in Los Angeles. In closing the first part of this interview, he expresses how much he values autonomy and personal growth in future roles, and he touches on support from home as a key to taking career risks. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0gmzqsRhVPw Connect with Gary Redman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-redman-b66aa23a/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden...

Duration:00:28:21

169: "I can have the cookie if I want to, and I'm really clear if I actually want this now or not." Anna Wood Teaches Wellness Over Weight Loss

11/20/2023
169: "I can have the cookie if I want to, and I'm really clear if I actually want this now or not." Anna Wood Teaches Wellness Over Weight Loss Have you ever felt that the mainstream fitness industry sets unrealistic or extreme standards? Founder of Shaped By Strength Anna Wood certainly has. Jen Amos speaks with Anna Wood to hear her experience as an immigrant military spouse adjusting to a new country while her husband was deployed. As a Service2CEO Alumni and Service2CEO Chapter Lead of The Rosie Network, she learned to design her business in a way that doesn't conform to mainstream fitness industry standards. She encourages her clients to focus on wellness rather than weight loss and making fitness accessible in a way that fits into people's lives. Listen to Anna's story of resilience, innovation, and giving back to the community. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA8CBaV2HsA Connect with Anna Wood and Shaped By Strength https://www.facebook.com/ShapedByStrengthhttps://www.instagram.com/shapedbystrength/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annawoodfitness/https://www.tiktok.com/@shapedbystrengthhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW94uXBNaJ-UKDKAiYbJa9whttps://www.shapedbystrength.com/https://www.shapedbystrength.com/dive -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness...

Duration:01:01:32

168: "None of us like failing. But failing is part of the business. With risk comes reward." Tory Hegrenes' Tiki Boat Business - Part 2 of 2

11/16/2023
168: "None of us like failing. But failing is part of the business. With risk comes reward." Tory Hegrenes' Tiki Boat Business - Part 2 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with VB Tiki Tours Owner and Boat Captain Tory Hegrenes. For this final interview, Tory shares his business plans such as expanding to more boats over time. He also shares his most recent success of being featured in local news and how that led to a surge in reservations. To aspiring entrepreneurs, Scott and Tory share networking tips, the importance of finding a mentor, and additional resources. Lastly, Tory turns the tables to ask Scott and Jen a business question. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4RLjrvNJB4U Connect with Tory Hegrenes and VB Tiki Tours http://www.vbtikitours.com/https://www.instagram.com/vbtikitours/https://www.facebook.com/vbtikitours/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur...

Duration:00:31:26

167: "If you're coming out of the military community, don't worry about growing up. You can still love doing fun things." Matt Wood helps Military-Friendly companies become Military Ready

11/13/2023
167: "If you're coming out of the military community, don't worry about growing up. You can still love doing fun things." Matt Wood helps Military-Friendly companies become Military Ready Have you ever encountered a situation where turning adversity into opportunity led to the creation of something innovative and impactful? "Chief Headache Reducer" and Founder of Suiting Green Consulting Matt Wood certainly has. Jen Amos speaks with Matt Wood to hear his experiences as a Former Military Professional, Military Spouse, and a 2023 Service2CEO graduate of The Rosie Network. He shares fond memories of how a casual question from his wife inspired him to work at Disney. However, after being laid off from his job at Disney, he identified a knowledge gap between corporate America and the military community. This led him to establish Suiting Green Consulting, a firm dedicated to bridging this gap and helping companies hire better from the military community. Matt's passion lies in transforming companies from being military-friendly to military-ready. He also explains the importance of using the term "former military professionals" instead of "veterans." 2.5 years later, he's been able to build partnerships with nonprofits to help companies find top talent from the military community. Listen in on Matt's story of resilience and the power of turning adversity into opportunity. This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oxX1iovHqK8 Connect with Matt Wood and Suiting Green Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-f-wood/https://www.linkedin.com/company/suiting-green/https://twitter.com/SGMilTranslatorhttps://www.facebook.com/SGMilTranslatorhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a48Fw2CpCoxuFHCAk1EHghttps://suitinggreen.com/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor...

Duration:00:54:34

166: "I did my 20 years. Every day, I answered to someone else. Now it's my time to do something I'm passionate about." Tory Hegrenes' Tiki Boat Business - Part 1 of 2

11/9/2023
166: "I did my 20 years. Every day, I answered to someone else. Now it's my time to do something I'm passionate about." Tory Hegrenes' Tiki Boat Business - Part 1 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with VB Tiki Tours Owner and Boat Captain Tory Hegrenes. Tory starts by crediting Scott's book, Veteran Wealth Secrets, as the catalyst for him to start his tiki boat business. He discusses the importance of networking, pursuing his passions after retirement, and how he is building his business one step at a time. In closing the first part of this interview, Scott hints at how you can leverage the military pension and disability pay as a risk buffer for entrepreneurship. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sKvdmdWWUEE Connect with Tory Hegrenes and VB Tiki Tours http://www.vbtikitours.com/https://www.instagram.com/vbtikitours/https://www.facebook.com/vbtikitours/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran &

Duration:00:27:17

165: "You have to stick with it. Take the bumps, the bruises, the lessons, and then scale. Keep moving forward." Deon Green's story of beauty, art, and business

11/6/2023
165: "You have to stick with it. Take the bumps, the bruises, the lessons, and then scale. Keep moving forward." Deon Green's story of beauty, art, and business Can you imagine sustaining a business during a global pandemic and a relocation? Well, The Rosie Network's 2021 Service2CEO Graduate and Founder of Dee Luxe Nails, LLC. Deon Green has. Jen Amos listens to Deon "Dee" Green as she shares her journey as an entrepreneur, military spouse, and veteran. She started her nail art business after retiring from 22 years in the military. At first, she took in-person clients at her home nail studio. Then, she pivoted to selling custom, press-on nails online when the pandemic hit. Dee shares how The Rosie Network helped her develop more tools, such as a pitch deck, to grow her business. In reflecting on her journey, she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to find their passion, seek out a mentor, and find their "business bestie." This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tlRLB5YxPtA Connect with Deon Green with Dee Luxe Nails, LLC https://deeluxenails.com/https://www.instagram.com/dee_luxenails/https://www.facebook.com/deeluxenailshttps://www.tiktok.com/@dee_luxenails -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of...

Duration:01:03:42

164: "I've realized that, after I retire, there's a whole new world out there to explore and redefine myself." After the JAG Corps with Tom Welsh - Part 2 of 2

11/2/2023
164: "I've realized that, after I retire, there's a whole new world out there to explore and redefine myself." After the JAG Corps with Tom Welsh - Part 2 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with After the JAG Corps podcast host, Tom Welsh. For this final interview, Tom shares how his views on post-military life are changing. He now sees opportunities to explore and redefine himself. Tom explains how working with US VetWealth allows him to take ownership of financial planning earlier and explains why earning additional income is crucial. He shares how he discussed privatizing his pension with his wife, his thoughts on saving for retirement, and his own retirement plans. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b3dp8BV_1P0 Connect with Tom Welsh and Subscribe to his podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwelsh5/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-welsh/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane...

Duration:00:32:40

163: "You're probably in the best place of your life once you find out that people will pay you for something you enjoy doing." Scaling Jacob Mousseau's hobby into a business

10/30/2023
163: "You're probably in the best place of your life once you find out that people will pay you for something you enjoy doing." Scaling Jacob Mousseau's hobby into a business Have you ever thought about scaling a long-time hobby into a full-time business? Founder and CEO of Wounded Woodworkers Jacob Mousseau definitely has. Jen Amos listens to Jacob Mousseau share his journey of starting a woodworking hobby club 8 years ago after leaving the military earlier than expected. He found woodworking to be therapeutic for himself and other veterans. However, the club had to stop meeting in person when safety and liability concerns arose. This prompted Jacob to shift his focus to creating personalized gifts with laser engraving. After graduating from The Rosie Network's 2023 Service2CEO program, he started to consider how growing his hobby into a business can increase his impact and donations to nonprofits supporting veterans. At the same time, he finds himself at a crossroads as he works a full-time job and values prioritizing his family responsibilities. Listen in while Jacob shares his hopes to generate enough revenue to hire help and continue donating to nonprofits while sustaining a work-life balance. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wS31iTqVTK0 Connect with Jacob Mousseau and Wounded Woodworkers wounded.woodworkers@gmail.comhttps://woundedwoodworkers.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/woundedwoodworkershttps://www.facebook.com/wounded.woodworkershttps://www.youtube.com/@woundedwoodworkershttps://www.instagram.com/wounded_woodworkers/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting:

Duration:00:54:45

162: "Opportunities are not just going to present themselves to you like some kind of Hallmark movie." After the JAG Corps with Tom Welsh - Part 1 of 2

10/26/2023
162: "Opportunities are not just going to present themselves to you like some kind of Hallmark movie." After the JAG Corps with Tom Welsh - Part 1 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, for a two-part interview with After the JAG Corps podcast host, Tom Welsh. Tom opens by sharing his motivation to share success stories of judge advocates separating or retiring from the military. He credits Scott for his advice early on to "start talking because no one is listening." In ending part one of his interview, Tom hints at the importance of networking as part of your career progression strategy. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u7XWcOrsnak Connect with Tom Welsh and Subscribe to his podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwelsh5/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-welsh/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital...

Duration:00:29:17

161: "You only get one life to live. Whatever brings you life and energy, do it." Dr. Kenneth Gay's complementary careers in the military and education

10/23/2023
161: "You only get one life to live. Whatever brings you life and energy, do it." Dr. Kenneth Gay's complementary careers in the military and education Have you ever found unexpected inspiration from a movie that led you to make a significant career choice? For Dr. Kenneth Gay, it was the 1989 film "Lean On Me" starring Morgan Freeman. Jen Amos speaks with the Founder and CEO of Kenneth Gay Education, LLC. Dr. Kenneth Gay to learn about how he works in education while being a newly promoted Colonel in the United States Army Reserves. Ken is also a 2022 Service2CEO Alumni and the Alumni Program Lead at The Rosie Network. Ken shares how he started his military career to help pay for college. Inspired by Morgan Freeman's role in the film "Lean On Me," he worked his way up from teacher to principal and central office positions. Then, with the help of The Rosie Network, he learned to apply his experience from his education and military career to creating his company, which provides social-emotional learning training to the most challenging schools in the country. In addition to his work with The Rosie Network, Ken is also the Board President of 3KRG Investment Group. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VSeABM6N1m8 Connect with Dr. Kenneth Gay https://kennethgayeducation.com/https://www.facebook.com/people/Kenneth-Gay-Education/100076130323590/https://www.instagram.com/drkennethgay/https://twitter.com/drkennethgayhttps://www.tiktok.com/@drkennethgayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kenneth-gay/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1UNS7L0eg0OgdEFHuLm7w -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings...

Duration:00:56:33

160: "I did what anybody else would have done. I said, 'Okay, I am going to fix this.'" Transition Support Beyond the Legacy Programs with Mike Wallace - Part 2 of 2

10/19/2023
160: "I did what anybody else would have done. I said, 'Okay, I am going to fix this.'" Transition Support Beyond the Legacy Programs with Mike Wallace - Part 2 of 2 Jen Amos invites her guest co-host, Scott R. Tucker, to interview US VetWealth's favorite military retiree advocate, Mike Wallace from Bluewater Advisors, for a two-part interview. For this final part of the interview, Scott commends Mike for setting his members up for success by teaching them the basics of networking. They also discuss resources on how military retirees can create their own customized career paths for post-military life. This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Apfk97bplEE Connect with Mike Wallace and Bluewater Advisors https://www.bluewater-advisors.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-wallace1/https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluewateradvisors/https://www.facebook.com/Bluewateradvisors/https://www.instagram.com/bluewateradvisors/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has 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...

Duration:00:37:48

159: "Care like I care." How Cyle Adair Builds An Amazing Company Culture

10/16/2023
159: "Care like I care." How Cyle Adair Builds An Amazing Company Culture How much do you think one's background, like growing up in a military family and living in multiple countries, influences their approach to entrepreneurship and leadership? We find out with the Founder and CEO of Transcend Translation and The Rosie Network Alumni Cyle Adair. Jen Amos speaks with Cyle to hear about his experiences living in various places around the world due to his military background. When he served in the Army and was deployed to Iraq, he helped manage interpreters and developed skills to communicate cross-culturally - not realizing how this short-term assignment would lead to something greater later on. After leaving the military, he worked for various companies before getting into the language translation industry. He was a co-owner of a translation company. Then, he eventually leaves to start Transcend Translation. Reflecting the fast growth of his two-year-old company, Cyle emphasizes building a strong company culture where employees feel that they contribute and care about the work. This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/urOL2gXubOw Connect with Cyle Adair https://www.facebook.com/cyle.adairhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cyleadair/https://transcendtranslation.com/ -- Check out our last newsletter for 2023: https://mailchi.mp/5f4af326864a/holdingdownthefort Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur. Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal Season 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERE Get the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: CLICK HERE Our main sponsor US VetWealth is proud to offer a FREE Retiree Appraisal to help military retirees make a confident and informed decision on the Survivor Benefit Plan and Thrift Savings Plan. Get a comprehensive understanding and financial valuation of your time in service today by visiting: https://usvetwealth.com/usvw-appraisal/ In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media...

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