173: "But the unicorn in me says, why not?" Wendy Baird Packard helps transitioning service members find purpose and passion through career transitionsHave 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/Agyonv6BBvcConnect with Speaking Up With Wendy Baird PackardWebsite https://www.speakingupwithwendybairdpackard.com/Email: speakingupwithwbp@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Speakingupwithwendybairdpackardhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybairdpackard/https://www.instagram.com/speakingupwithwbp/--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/portalSeason 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERECheck out our Monday, November 27th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/03da26d02a78/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter:  CLICK HEREOur 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...

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 2Jen 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/Uigmuic7UQoConnect with Gary Redman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-redman-b66aa23a/ --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/portalSeason 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERECheck out our Monday, November 27th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/03da26d02a78/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter:  CLICK HEREOur 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 Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons...

171: "You can take any idea, passion, hobby, or expertise, and build a PCS-proof business." Toria Demps' story from hair loss to helping othersDo 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/TwdvHGafNzIConnect 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/@toriadempsWebsite: https://www.toriademps.com/--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/portalSeason 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERECheck out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter:  CLICK HEREOur 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:

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 2Jen 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/MLZo6HGrxnEConnect with Gary Redman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-redman-b66aa23a/ --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/portalSeason 7 is in partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more - CLICK HERECheck out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter:  CLICK HEREOur 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

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 LossHave 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/IA8CBaV2HsAConnect with Anna Wood and Shaped By Strengthhttps://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--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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...

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 2Jen 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/4RLjrvNJB4UConnect with Tory Hegrenes and VB Tiki ToursWebsite: http://www.vbtikitours.com/https://www.instagram.com/vbtikitours/https://www.facebook.com/vbtikitours/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

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 ReadyHave 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/oxX1iovHqK8Connect with Matt Wood and Suiting Green Consultinghttps://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/UC9a48Fw2CpCoxuFHCAk1EHgWebsite: https://suitinggreen.com/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email

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 2Jen 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/sKvdmdWWUEEConnect with Tory Hegrenes and VB Tiki ToursWebsite: http://www.vbtikitours.com/https://www.instagram.com/vbtikitours/https://www.facebook.com/vbtikitours/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, November 6th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6949eecd2afd/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

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 businessCan 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/tlRLB5YxPtAConnect with Deon Green with Dee Luxe Nails, LLCWebsite: https://deeluxenails.com/https://www.instagram.com/dee_luxenails/https://www.facebook.com/deeluxenailshttps://www.tiktok.com/@dee_luxenails--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 23rd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a6b05aae18cf/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

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 2Jen 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_1P0Connect with Tom Welsh and Subscribe to his podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwelsh5/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-welsh/ --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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 23rd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a6b05aae18cf/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

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 businessHave 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/wS31iTqVTK0Connect with Jacob Mousseau and Wounded WoodworkersEmail: wounded.woodworkers@gmail.comWebsite: https://woundedwoodworkers.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/woundedwoodworkershttps://www.facebook.com/wounded.woodworkershttps://www.youtube.com/@woundedwoodworkershttps://www.instagram.com/wounded_woodworkers/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 23rd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a6b05aae18cf/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host

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 2Jen 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/u7XWcOrsnakConnect with Tom Welsh and Subscribe to his podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwelsh5/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-welsh/ --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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 23rd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/a6b05aae18cf/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

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 educationHave 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/VSeABM6N1m8Connect with Dr. Kenneth GayWebsite: 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--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 9th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/92a15e8be51c/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email

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 2Jen 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/Apfk97bplEEConnect with Mike Wallace and Bluewater AdvisorsWebsite: 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/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 9th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/92a15e8be51c/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via 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, 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...

159: "Care like I care." How Cyle Adair Builds An Amazing Company CultureHow 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/urOL2gXubOwConnect with Cyle Adairhttps://www.facebook.com/cyle.adairhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cyleadair/Website: https://transcendtranslation.com/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 9th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/92a15e8be51c/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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...

158: "The single thing that's worse than having no intel is bad intel." Transition Support Beyond the Legacy Programs with Mike Wallace - Part 1 of 2Jen 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. Mike begins sharing how he first met Scott and is impressed by his approach to educating people on the Survivor Benefit Plan. Mike reflects on his own experience with the transition process after leaving the military and feeling unprepared afterward.Mike shares how he started Bluewater Advisors to address the need for better transition support based on his experiences being approached for help by many other veterans. To close out part one of this interview, Scott discusses what he learned from observing Mike's early cohort programs and how it is different from other transition programs and support he has seen.This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nAGBOGtYYwsConnect with Mike Wallace and Bluewater AdvisorsWebsite: 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/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our Monday, October 9th, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/92a15e8be51c/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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...

157: "I perceive failures as valuable chances for growth and as vital steps on the path to achieving success." The Meditative Epiphany of LaToya WestbrookHave you ever had a spiritual or transformational experience that significantly altered the course of your life? Jen Amos speaks with U.S. Army Combat Veteran and Founder of SoHi Healing, LaToya Westbrook's remarkable journey, from her decision to join the military to escape a challenging childhood to her battle with PTSD and substance abuse following her deployment in Afghanistan. Learn how a spiritual awakening guided her toward becoming a certified sound practitioner and mindfulness coach. She also discusses her role within The Rosie Network, where she serves as a 2021 Service2CEO Graduate, Alumni, and Southeast Region Chapter Lead. Listen to the transformative power of LaToya's meditation, yoga, and sound healing practices, and find inspiration to embark on a similar journey of self-improvement.This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vg9mt_ZKs_QContact SoHi HealingWebsite: https://sohihealing.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sohihealing/https://www.youtube.com/@SoHi_Healinghttps://www.instagram.com/sohi_healing/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our October 2nd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4af7b611ef92/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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...

156: "Ask for help. Veterans love helping other veterans. Veterans love helping future veterans." Trevor Maxwell Reinvents Himself After 20 Years of Service - Part 2 of 2Jen Amos welcomes her US VetWealth colleague and Creator of Military Money Mistakes, Trevor Maxwell, into a two-part interview. In this final part, Trevor provides details about his program, Military Money Mistakes. He explains that it stems from realizing how much money he potentially wasted earlier in his career by not being smart with finances. He wants to help prevent other veterans from making the same mistakes.They also discuss the importance of including and educating military spouses. Trevor explains strategies for communicating information to spouses and overcoming skepticism. Jen and Trevor agree it's an ongoing challenge to make information accessible to spouses. Trevor ends by encouraging veterans to ask for help during their transition and to utilize available resources.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DYzi4Xvm93UConnect with Trevor Maxwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorcmaxwell/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our October 2nd, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4af7b611ef92/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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...

155: "Every single story in history has a human story behind it." Dawn Bryant's story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur and tour guideHave you ever relocated to a new place, and yearned for someone to help you uncover the hidden gems of your new community? If you're new in D.C., the Founder and Owner of Dawn The Tour Guide, Dawn Bryant, is at your service!Jen Amos speaks with Dawn Bryant to hear about her experiences as an Active Duty Military Spouse, Certified Professional Tour Guide, and 2020 Service2CEO Graduate of The Rosie Network.Dawn started her tour guide business during the 2020 global pandemic. After her original tour guide job was canceled, she saw an opportunity to offer tours to military families who were new to the area and unable to explore due to the lockdown. She believes that her life experiences such as homeschooling her son and traveling due to the military, had prepared her for a career in tour guiding. As a Certified Professional Tour Guide, she emphasizes the importance of interpreting history for her tour guests and putting the human element back into stories. She encourages listeners to think outside the box for career opportunities and shares the benefits of the tour guide industry for military spouses.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xiEy869JjpwConnect with Dawn The Tour GuideWebsite: https://www.dawnthetourguide.com/https://www.facebook.com/dawnthetourguide/https://www.instagram.com/dawn_the_tour_guide/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-bryant-32a0791a2/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our September 26, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/daf28baa7b94/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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.

154: "I don't want people to give me things. I want to earn things." Trevor Maxwell Reinvents Himself After 20 Years of Service - Part 1 of 2Jen Amos welcomes her US VetWealth colleague and Creator of Military Money Mistakes, Trevor Maxwell, into a two-part interview. Trevor shares his first memory of meeting Jen's husband and business partner, Scott R. Tucker. At the time, they discussed Trevor's decision to take a different career path after retiring from the Navy. He continues to reflect on his journey in the last 5 years since retiring, including his mindset shift of seeing himself as a "new guy" in the civilian world. Trevor leaves us for part one of this interview explaining why he decided to pursue a career that was completely different from his work in the military to leave that part of his life behind.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-GyV9kJLdvEConnect with Trevor Maxwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorcmaxwell/--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/portalThe show is very excited to announce its new partnership with The Rosie Network! Read more about this exciting partnership at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16Check out our September 26, 2023 Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/daf28baa7b94/holdingdownthefortGet the latest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT Contact Jen Amos via email jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com 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 Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Get 2 Vet,...