The InDependent Spouse Podcast
I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. I'm a business owner, military wife, a new mum living in my Magnolia married quarter, running two successful businesses and creating the most impactful work of my life. But it wasn't always like this. When I first started my business, I was struggling to get started and wrestling with how to achieve my dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. I was desperately seeking inspiration and a network of people who just understood how it really feels to be a...
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Milspos, entrepreneurs and dreamers, listeners old and new, welcome back to the InDependent Spouse podcast! I'm thrilled to announce, with a heart full of excitement, that I'm back in action! So, put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and get ready for an inspirational episode. Have you ever felt the surge of inspiration that comes with discovering a new book? Well, get ready to experience that and more. Our podcast is embarking on a captivating mini-series, one that's ignited by the pages of the book, "Building Business Beyond the Magnolia Box." This mini-series is not just about...
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Today I am chatting to the fab Nicola from Made with Mud. Nicola has a fascinating story about how social media has both helped and hindered her business in the most dramatic way.
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Hello, you wonderful lot, today’s podcast is all about the power of networking, and it’s great to be able to share with you the interview that I did with the fantastic Carrie Moss from the Military Matchmaker.
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If you’re a business owner, you’ll know that as soon as we get past Halloween, there’s another scary event on the horizon – tax season! Luckily, I know the most fantastic accountant.
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We all know how busy military life can be, but I’ve always been keen to know what life is like when both partners are serving. Today’s interview is with Group Captain Toria McPhaden. Toria is the Station Commander at RAF Northolt and is also married to a serving officer.
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Hello you wonderful lot, welcome back to The Independent Spouse. Today I am chatting to the fab Rachel Luke – Virtual Assistant, Social Media expert, and Milspo Ambassador. You are going to love this interview if you’re a business owner as it’s stuffed full with our best business tips associated with social media.
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Happy Friday you wonderful lot, I hope you’re keeping well and enjoying this new series of The InDependent Spouse.
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This week I have been talking to founder of YourNorth, and RAF Veteran Kelly Farr.
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Today is a great episode if you are a parent, or a parent to be. I’ve been chatting to Dr Jill. Maternity doctor and founder of The Birth Café.
info_outlineHello, you wonderful lot, today’s podcast is all about the power of networking, and it’s great to be able to share with you the interview that I did with the fantastic Carrie Moss from the Military Matchmaker.
But, before we get stuck in a little message from the RBL, who sponsor this series.
The Royal British Legion offers all members of our Armed Forces community support. But we also understand that sometimes what’s needed is just a bit of advice. So whether it’s recommending specialised services, advice on housing, finances, or employment, they’ve got your back. Head to www.britishlegion.org.uk to find out more.
Carrie is the owner of Military Matchmaker and an amazing networker – she knows everyone! Not only is she an incredible asset as an Ambassador for the Milspo network she is my go-to guru when I need help finding and connecting business owners.
In this episode, we talk about her military life as an Army wife and the importance of networking for business. You’re going to really enjoy this one!
If networking is something that you would like some support with, especially if you’re struggling to build one because of military life, you’re going to love the Milspo network. It’s an online global network of over 1,200 members that you can access for free right now. We do monthly networking and meet-ups to support anyone running a business whilst living the roller-coaster that is Armed Forces life. So come and join us – search for Milspo MILSPO on Facebook. We’d love to see you there.
That’s all for me for this week. I’ll be back next Friday for the last episode of the series – so, I shall see you then.