Sierra Hotel Echo
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsSierra Hotel Echo educates their listeners and followers about the perceptions of female veterans and their circumstances by entertaining content using military humor with a girl talk twist.
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Season Finale: Getting Over Heartbreak
December 27, 2019 16:01 - 38 minutes - 73.7 MBHave an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merchandise? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Potty Break, Please
December 13, 2019 20:53 - 31 minutes - 60.1 MBHave an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merchandise? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Meme Girls (Call Out Edition)
December 04, 2019 21:51 - 39 minutes - 74.5 MBIn this episode, Kaitlin and Jess sit down to discuss some of the things that have been pissing them off lately. Whether that is meme accounts, cyberbullying, girl code or dealing with relationships they dissect what they see as some issues along with those topics. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merchandise? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for p...
Boss B*tch w/ Emery aka The Canadian Khaleesi
November 22, 2019 15:25 - 38 minutes - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Kaitlin and Jess interview Emery, a female veteran, who is so much more than just the instagram model image that most people know her from. Emery runs a charity for troops and several successful businesses. Tune into to listen to her experience of being the only female in the 3-319th Airborne Field Artillery to her deployment with 2-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, to now in her journey so far as a business woman. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think o...
Likes and Dislikes w/ Mike Sency
November 15, 2019 17:31 - 37 minutes - 70.9 MBIn this episode, Kaitlin and Jess bring on Mike Sency from the Smoke Pit Podcast to discuss how social media has effected their lives for the good and the bad. They discuss instagram, podcasting, personas and what it is like to have relationship in the public eye. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merchandise? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for pr...
It No Longer Hot Girl Summer: Midseason Recap
November 02, 2019 15:36 - 43 minutes - 82.6 MBSorry for the hiatus, everyone! The Sierra camp had to take a little pause! But in this episode Kaitlin and Jess go over the season thus far and what they've gleaned from their guests so far. They discuss the social construct of masculinity and femininity, career transition and how overplayed Air Force jokes are. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merchandise? Click on the link and get a shirt w...
Getting Those Butter Bars w/ SSgt Abby Seitz
October 11, 2019 18:51 - 56 minutes - 107 MBIn this episode, SSgt Abby Seitz joins the show to discuss her military career in the U.S.Marine Corps and her current position as an Officer Selection Assistant who helps mentor and coach the next generation of commissioned officers in the Marine Corps. She shares the history of female Marines in the Marine Corps and explains what it takes to be an U.S. Marine Corps Officer. So, tune in and listen to Kaitlin and Jess ask all the questions you requested about becoming an officer! Marines O...
Step Into Your Power, Sis w/ Alicia Hanf
October 04, 2019 17:01 - 50 minutes - 87.9 MBIn this episode, Alicia Hanf joins the show to discuss her military career in the U.S. Army and her full transition into becoming a tech entrepreneur. Fast forward a few years and now Alicia shares her passion for both the military population and business through Bunker Labs who is a mega recourse for aiding the military community in launching their businesses. Later, Kaitlin and Jess talk to Alicia more about how it feels to be a female servicemember and getting along with military spouses...
Psychic Abilities w/ Nancy Vahling
September 28, 2019 04:24 - 55 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode, Nancy Vahling joins the show to discuss spirituality and psychic work. Nancy is a U.S. Navy veteran, life coach and a psychic. She speaks on how we can understand astrology and energy work as well as how we can work through trauma as a culture through new age spirituality in addition to traditional clinical treatments. Listen in to Kaitlin, Jess and Courtney ask Nancy all about how the things work that we can't see. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think...
Nobody Puts Baby in The Corner w/ Kayla Aponte
September 16, 2019 15:14 - 44 minutes - 86.5 MBIn this episode, Kayla joins the show to share her life journey. From teenage mom, the high speed soldier, to med boarded veteran to now a physical therapist doctoral student.. Kayla has had the cards stack against her but always prevailed. Tune in to hear her story. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merch? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for priva...
Masculinity - What Does the Salty Soldier Have to Say?
September 12, 2019 00:30 - 51 minutes - 97.5 MBIn this episode, Forrest from the Salty Solider joins the show to discuss with Kaitlin and Jess masculinity and its effect on boys, bro-culture, women and romantic relationships. Have an opinion about this topic? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merch? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Girl Drama
September 05, 2019 02:27 - 30 minutes - 59.1 MBIn this episode, Kaitlin and Jess discuss how to deal with drama with other girls by militarizing a checklist about how to go about handling your frustrations with another woman. Also, make sure to get your hands on the first ever Sierra Hotel Echo merch!! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What Up, Courtney?
August 26, 2019 20:01 - 39 minutes - 74.3 MBSo, ya girls went out to Washington D.C. to network with other veterans for BourBiz. In this episode, Kaitlin, Jess, and Courtney talk about the trip and how it was to visit our nation's capital and site see to include the Holocaust Museum and how it was a great contrast to see how veterans gather, yet the need for a powerful military as the girls saw in the museum. Also, make sure to get your hands on the first ever Sierra Hotel Echo merch! Tune in to hear more! Make sure to like, share,...
Not Just Another Veteran Coffee Company W/ Jason Jean
August 20, 2019 19:29 - 51 minutes - 98.3 MBYeah, yeah there seems to be a million veteran owned coffee companies out there, but Jason Jean is doing it a little differently. Jason is an United States Air Force veteran who immediately became an entrepreneur upon his discharge. He opened several cafes in his community as well as a construction business, but had to slow it all down when he was diagnosed with cancer however he didn't let it stop his hustle. He closed his cafes and used the coffee from the business to give back to the mili...
Geraint Jones Takes Over
August 12, 2019 15:14 - 1 hour - 140 MBGeraint Jones is back and in the driver seat and interviews the crew this time! Geraint is a best-selling writer and former infantry soldier and sits down with Kaitlin and Jess to be interviewed on his podcast Veteran State of Mind. They discuss all things military but dive down deep into some of the gender differences that Kaitlin and Jess both experienced in their service. Additionally, they speak more on mental health and the mass shootings of July while also touching on what podcasting d...
Hot Girl Summer
August 05, 2019 23:27 - 53 minutes - 102 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team start out Season 3 by recapping their summers since they left everyone in Season 2! Kaitlin spent her summer getting smarter while Jess stayed in Denver working on her love life.. tune in to hear about! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Return of the Vagina Whisper & the Introduction of the Penis Guru
May 24, 2019 01:56 - 1 hour - 132 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team closes out Season 2 by brining on two Physical Therapists who specialize in women's and men's health.. so in laymen's terms this episode is dedicated to vaginas, penises, and buttholes - but all in the name of creating a more educated community! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email Sponsors: Kora Fitness - https://kora.grsm.io/KaitlinChacon(code: SIERRA) - SAVE 15% The Happy Givers Apparel - http://thehappygivers.com...
Part II - Adam's Story of Sexual Assault
May 16, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 114 MBTRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains content that may be triggering to victims of sexual assault. Please practice self-care and pause or end the episode whenever you need to. The Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on sexual assault in the military. In this episode, Kaitlin and Jess speak to Adam from Air Winger Clothing Company who is a veteran of both the Marine Corps and Army. Adam shares his story of his sexual assault and how it effected his life and the ripples of the trau...
Part I - Sexual Assault in the Military from the Legal Perspective
May 07, 2019 21:51 - 38 minutes - 73.3 MBTRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains content that may be triggering to victims of sexual assault. Please practice self-care and pause or end the episode whenever you need to. The Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on sexual assault in the military. In this episode Kaitlin and Jess speak more in depth about their own healing process from their sexual assaults and then break down the reporting process for reporting sexual assault from a legal perspective, including some of the faili...
Ain't a Doing-Nothing Bitch
May 01, 2019 02:46 - 37 minutes - 70.2 MBOn this episode, Kaitlin & Jess take time to speak about sexism in the workplace and how gender norms gots to go! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email Sponsors: Kora Fitness - https://kora.grsm.io/KaitlinChacon(code: SIERRA) - SAVE 15% The Happy Givers Apparel - http://thehappygivers.com?rfsn=1733854.26676b Exclusive District Fashion - http://www.exclusivedistrict.com/ (code: SHECO) Dazey LA Art Apparel - https://www.dazeyla.com/collections/...
Kaitlin & Jess Break the Internet (kinda..)
April 23, 2019 00:55 - 34 minutes - 65.5 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Kaitlin & Jess discuss posting sexy pictures on their Instagrams and the surprising empowerment it gave them. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email Sponsors: Kora Fitness - https://kora.grsm.io/Kaitl...
21 Questions with Kaitlin & Jess
April 16, 2019 01:37 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team takes a quick break from their regularly programmed series of female bodies in the military to let everyone get to know them a little better! Tune in and listen to Kaitlin and Jess answer some more personal questions about love, aliens and their military career! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us at http://www.instagram.com/sierrahotelecho.podcast or [email protected] Sponsors: Kora Fitness - https://kora.grsm.io/KaitlinC...
Tat Me Up w/ Becca
April 09, 2019 15:46 - 51 minutes - 99.3 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Becca joins the show to discuss tattoos & military culture and how they cohesively influence each other. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us at http://www.instagram.com/sierrahotelecho.podcast or sierrahotelecho.podcast@gmail....
The Social Media Scaries w/ Dan & Mike from The Smoke Pit Podcast
April 01, 2019 00:26 - 49 minutes - 95.7 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Dan and Mike from The Smoke Pit Podcast join the show to discuss the online stereotypes of female service members and veterans on social media and some of those categories we all see online. Whether that be gun bunnies, fitness models or even how oth...
Getting Out Is Hard, Man w/ Meaghan Mobbs
March 26, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team finishes their series on transitioning from the military and entering the civilian sector again. Meaghan Mobbs joins the show to discuss the science and research behind the stress of transitioning from the military life. She is a West Point graduate, Afghanistan Veteran, and former Army Captain who is currently an advanced Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Columbia University, Teachers College. Also, she is a David O’Connor Fellow, Tillman Military Scholar, a...
From Bullets to Novels w/ Geraint Jones
March 17, 2019 22:39 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on transitioning from the military and entering the civilian sector again. Geraint Jones joins the show to discuss his journey from being a British Army Infantryman to now being a New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling writer and host of the @veteranstateofmind podcast. He has been deployed on three tours of duty to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the General Officer Commanding's Award for Gallantry and being selected for the Reconnaissance ...
The Unexpected Discharge - Medical Board Woes w/ Courtney
March 12, 2019 16:26 - 43 minutes - 83 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on transitioning from the military and entering the civilian sector again. Courtney Martinez joins the show to discuss her medical board process of being discharge for her hip injuries. She discusses the painstaking four surgeries she endured and the process of leaving the military and finding out who she was without the Marine Corps. Additionally, she speaks candidly about her experiences with domestic violence and her new found mission to h...
Jess' Green Beret Boyfriend & His Transition out of the Military
March 06, 2019 00:17 - 47 minutes - 89.6 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on transitioning from the military to entering the civilian world again. Kyle Daniels joins the show to speak on motivating yourself and how to pursue your dreams in a strategic way. He served for seven years as a Ranger qualified Special Forces Green Beret and used those skills after separating from the military to pursue a career as a professional golfer while attending University of Georgia. Tune in to hear about his journey and the tools he...
Ladies, Get in Formation - Mentoring w/ Natalie Oliverio
February 25, 2019 15:23 - 39 minutes - 64.8 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on sisterhood in the military by discussing mentorship as it's been a reoccurring subject when speaking about of the women to women interaction in the military. This episode's guest is Natalie Oliverio, Navy veteran & Founder of Military Talent Partners! Natalie speaks about her experiences in the Navy as a female trying to befriend other women as well as her work now mentoring veterans to find positions that values them for their unique abil...
Belated Galentines Y'All - How to Make Girlfriends in the Military
February 21, 2019 22:19 - 46 minutes - 79.6 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on sisterhood in the the military by taking on the issue of how to make friends with other women in the military. It may sound easy, but unfortunately it isn't! So, we want to give you all some advice on how to find other ladies to befriend! Listen to two female Marines who are best friends, Jackie and Sam, talk about their friendship and why it means that much more. Also, this week the team highlights Jennifer Marshall as the honorary Sierr...
Why So Angry? #PMAB
February 11, 2019 16:13 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team discuss the phenomena of women in the military having angst towards other women. Sometimes they are the first to be critical and judgmental, then tear down their sisters in arms. We want to change that here at Sierra Hotel Echo! Savanah, a former Marine Corps legal assistance joins the show this week to talk about the coined termed that female Marines have created for this phenomena. “Pick Me Ass Bitch” is when a woman tries to be accepted by her male counter par...
Big Jess Energy - Army Strykers, Female Military Aviators Firsts & Periods on Deployments
February 04, 2019 06:21 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe Sierra Hotel Echo team is back from their season break and feeling refreshed and energized about this season! The team welcomes the addition of Jess, a new Co-Host to the show! Jess is a former U.S. Army NBC specialist, Columbian immigrant, and current criminal justice student. She blows away Kaitlin & James with her military career in this episode, as well as gets raw about her sexual assault. Also, this week the team highlights Capt. Zoe Kotnik as the honorary Sierra Hotel Echo Women ...
Part II: Human Trafficking - the Consumers & Providers
December 18, 2018 17:31 - 30 minutes - 55 MBAre military members being trained on human trafficking correctly? What does it actually look like in common day practices? The Sierra Hotel Echo team investigates it further to answer those questions and to figure out if the military community exacerbate this issue further. In this episode we continue to discuss Human Trafficking in hopes to find if and where military culture exuberates the problem of human trafficking. In part I, the human trafficking experts both openly admitted that, in...
Part I: Human Trafficking - What You Didn't Know
December 03, 2018 02:22 - 28 minutes - 44.4 MBAre we being trained on human trafficking correctly? What does it actually look like in common day practices? The Sierra Hotel Echo team investigates it further to answer those questions and to figure out if the military community exacerbate this issue further. The team speaks with Kara from Deliver Fund, who is non-profit organization that equips, trains, advices law enforcement on combatting human trafficking. They use the methodology used for counter terrorism that hunts down potential t...
The Vagina Whisperer w/ Dr. Nikki Dority
September 10, 2018 02:47 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThis week, Dr. Nikki Dority joins the show to discuss her time in the U.S. Army as a medical officer and how it framed her future to serve her community once more after she left the army. Afterwards, she became a women's health physical therapist and explains all what the speciality entails and what everyone should know about the pelvic floor, trauma, and overall physical health. Nikki then goes on to explain her newest and greatest endeavor -- creating a community health center that is a p...