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A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Release Date: 11/10/2023
From Frustration to Entrepreneurship
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
In this episode of the Owning Up podcast, Moni speaks with Kera Sanchez, founder of MilSpo Social Magazine, about her journey as a military spouse and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of community, collaboration, and support among military spouses, the challenges of starting a business, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Kera shares her experiences with failure, time management, and the mission of her magazine to empower women and provide visibility to diverse voices in the military spouse community. Takeaways Kera Sanchez emphasizes the importance of community and...
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Finance Fridays & Done Lists: Building a Business That Fits Your Life
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Finance Fridays & Done Lists: Building a Business That Fits Your Life Episode Overview Running a business as a military spouse means navigating PCS moves, deployments, and constant change. In this episode, we're ditching the hustle mentality and talking about what it really means to build a lifestyle business—one that adapts to YOUR life, not the other way around. Plus, our CEO, Moni Jefferson is sharing her exact weekly schedule structure and the game-changing approach to daily to-do lists that finally helped me feel "done." In This Episode What is a Lifestyle Business? A business...
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January: MilSpo Entrepreneur Community Updates & Opportunities
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Military Spouse Entrepreneur Community Update: January Welcome to the AMSE monthly update! Join Moni, CEO and Founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, as she shares everything happening this month inside the AMSE Circle—your verified community for military spouse business owners. In This Episode: 🎉 Big News: Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide Issue 11 75,000 printed copies distributed across military installations nationwide Ad space available starting at $250 (limited spots remaining!) Automatic inclusion for all members as of January 1st in the Military Spouse...
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The Unique Leadership Journey of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
In this episode, Moni and Andrea discuss the often-overlooked leadership skills that military spouses possess and how they can leverage these skills in their businesses. They explore the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including adaptability, crisis management, and the importance of community support. Andrea emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recognizing one's leadership abilities, and the importance of setting boundaries to avoid burnout. The conversation also touches on practical steps for military spouses to embrace their leadership roles and maintain momentum during...
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PCSing Your Business Like A Pro with Megan Harless
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Episode Summary In this episode, AMSE CEO and Founder Moni sits down with Megan Harless, founder of PCS Like A Pro, to discuss everything military spouse business owners need to know about moving their businesses during a PCS. From maximizing reimbursements to managing the stress of relocation, Megan shares insider knowledge on regulations, documentation, and strategies that can save military families thousands of dollars. This conversation covers the often-overlooked financial benefits available to spouses, common costly mistakes, and practical tools for making your next PCS smoother...
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The Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit You Can't Afford to Miss
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Show notes: Episode Overview Join host Moni as she breaks down everything you need to know about the and why military spouses need to attend this transformative business event. Moni shares that this summit was divinely timed, moving from May to October after retirement and major life changes. The partnership with Business Beyond the Battlefield and Patrick's team made this Arlington, Texas location possible, creating an even better opportunity for military spouse entrepreneurs to connect and grow. Who Should Attend • All military spouses with business interests: Consultants,...
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PBS Capital Fourth: Exclusive with Josh Turner: An Intimate Q&A
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Exclusive Interview with Josh Turner Episode Description: Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation with country music star Josh Turner. In this special episode, we strip away the typical interview format for a more personal dialogue where we each asked the questions that mattered most to us. Get ready for candid insights and meaningful conversation with one of country music's most authentic voices. Featured Guest: Josh Turner - Country music singer, songwriter, and performer Episode Highlights: Intimate Q&A format with focused, meaningful questions Candid insights from Josh...
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From White House to $100M Empire: Lauren Weiner's Unruly Path to Breaking Every Business Rule | Military Spouse Entrepreneur Success Story
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Episode Overview Former White House staffer turned CEO Lauren Weiner joins us for an unfiltered conversation about ditching traditional rules to build a $100 million business empire. From quitting her prestigious government job to follow her husband to Italy (only to be told she couldn't work!) to landing the largest contract ever awarded to a woman-owned business in Special Operations history, Lauren's journey is pure entrepreneurial gold. We're diving deep into her new book "Unruly" and the game-changing strategies that military spouse entrepreneurs need to hear. What You'll Learn How to...
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PBS National Memorial Day Concert- Interview with Krista Simpson Anderson
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Here's a refined version for your podcast: Missed the National Memorial Day Concert? You can still watch! The concert will be streaming through Sunday, June 9th – don't miss this incredible tribute to our fallen heroes. In this episode of Owning Up, you'll hear an intimate and powerful conversation with Gold Star Spouse Krista Simpson Anderson. Join me alongside fellow military spouses and organizations as we dive deep into Krista's journey navigating motherhood, military life, and building a nonprofit to support others walking in her footsteps. This is a conversation that matters – one...
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PBS National Memorial Day Concert: An Interview with Scott Hasting
A Military Spouse Small Business Podcast: Owning Up
Join me for a deeply moving conversation with Scott Hastings, who will be performing at the Capital Concerts National Memorial Day Concert on May 25th at 8pm EST. You can watch live on PBS or stream on Facebook and YouTube. This interview is filled with genuine, heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after listening. Scott opens up in ways that are both vulnerable and inspiring - you'll want to have tissues nearby. Don't miss this touching episode that captures the true spirit of Memorial Day and the power of music to honor those who served. We love how our listeners support the...
info_outlineLearn more about the free program, and scholorship opportunities with the partnership with Birthing of Giants. The MilSpouse Mentorship Day is a day where mentors from Giants share advice, strategies, and continued support with the milspouses who join us for the day. Louise Valentine and CEO of AMSE Moni Jefferson share insight and share more about their experience of why you must go to one of these FREE events offered to our milspouse community!