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Show Notes for "Owning Up" Podcast

Episode: Reflections on the New Year and Community Update

Introduction
The host greets the audience, wishing everyone a happy new year.
- Expresses excitement for the monthly live session at the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE).
- Share personal reflections on approaching the new year with a focus on life and business harmony.

Embracing Intentionality
- Discusses the decision to ease back into work in December, emphasizing the importance of balancing life and business.
- Encourages listeners to share their word or phrase of the year.
- Host's word of the year: "More" - emphasizing intentional time, fun, laughter, family time, time with God, and self-care.

Message for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
- Advises military spouse business owners to avoid feeling pressured to follow a specific path.
- Advocates for a personalized approach to building a successful business without burnout.

Policy Update: SOFA Agreement
- Highlights the new SOFA agreement allowing military spouses to work remotely from Italy.
- Emphasizes the positive shift in mindset and culture supporting military spouses' entrepreneurial dreams.
- Teases potential similar agreements in other countries, with a hopeful mention of Germany.

Advocacy Work and Defense Department Survey
- Discusses the impact of military spouse entrepreneurship on addressing community issues.
- Teases an upcoming defense department survey seeking military spouses' input.

Community Updates
- Welcomes 21 new members who joined in December.
- Announces Blue Cross Blue Shield's support and involvement in upcoming events.
- Teases an upcoming summit, "More Than a Mil Spouse," on May 6th.
- Promotes community engagement and collaboration.

New Approach to Courses
- Introduces a shift from traditional masterclasses to community-driven courses.
- Describes the benefits of mini-courses with accountability, coaching sessions, and workbooks for practical implementation.

Current Campaigns
- Promotes the 2023 impact report survey, encouraging military spouses to participate.
- Announces a transition and partnership for the Military Spouse Black Owned Business Guide.

 Community Connections
- Stresses the importance of community support for military spouses in business.
- Invites listeners to join the association's community for networking and collaboration.

Events and Engagements
- Highlights upcoming events, including course check-ins, launch pads, CEO power hours, and community-driven mini courses.
- Share experiences from recent chapter meetups, fostering local connections among military spouses.

What the Chat and Chapters
- Showcases conversations within the community, demonstrating mutual support and collaboration.
- Encourages participation in local chapters and emphasizes the value of engagement.

Conclusion
- Wraps up the episode by expressing excitement for the year ahead.
- Encourages listeners to join the community on Circle for ongoing support and growth.

Outro
- Thanks listeners for tuning in.
- Promotes upcoming episodes and community activities.
- Encourages engagement on Circle for a more intimate community experience.

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