Sisters-in-Service
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAre you a women veteran who feels unseen and unheard? Do you struggle with finding your purpose after service? Sisters-in-Service is a podcast that gives women veterans the platform to talk about those exact issues and more. Hear from other veterans, military spouses and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) just like you that have overcome their transition from the military. Every Tuesday this podcast encourages women veterans to stand up and be counted because as a group we have a voice. From your host - Cat Corchado - The Voice Connecting Women Veterans
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Toby Younis - Leaving a Legacy as an Encore Entrepreneur
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHave you been contemplating being a content creator - i.e. podcast host, Youtube sensation or do a livestream event? Do you think maybe it too late or your knowledge of technology is zero to none? Well let me introduce you to Toby Younis aka as the "Encore Entrepreneur" . Toby is a Army veteran who does livestream, podcasting and helps others learn their way around a studio and studio equipment. He helps encore entrepreneurs and legacy livestreamers expand their social media pre...
DeAndria Hardy - Homeless Veteran to Trailblazer - BattleBetty Foundation
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever wondered why its so hard to find women services in your area? DeAndria is the founder and executive director of the BattleBetty Foundation. After finding herself homeless in South Carolina and recognizing the huge gap in services for women veterans, she founded the BattleBetty Foundation to help fill in where other services have failed miserably. She is a disabled Marine veteran who after several attempts to look for support and being told "no" by "veteran friendly organiza...
DeAndria Hardy - Homeless Veteran to Trailblazer - BattleBetty Foundation
September 14, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever wondered why its so hard to find women services in your area? DeAndria is the founder and executive director of the BattleBetty Foundation. After finding herself homeless in South Carolina and recognizing the huge gap in services for women veterans, she founded the BattleBetty Foundation to help fill in where other services have failed miserably. She is a disabled Marine veteran who after several attempts to look for support and being told "no" by "veteran friendly organiza...
Marie Celestin - Secret Self Care Goddess - Planting Seeds of Wellness
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBMarie is on a mission to help stressed out women put themselves first on their to-do list. She is a wellness coach and #1 International Best Selling author featured in the book 1 Habit to Thrive in a Post -Covid World. She helps women go from b burnout and brain fog to practicing mindfulness, emotional eating to improving their eating habits and prioritizing self-care. Self-care is NOT an afterthought but an intentional mindfulness practice centered on joy. Connect with Marie: https...
Marie Celestin - Sacred Self Care Goddess - Planting Seeds of Wellness
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBMarie is on a mission to help stressed out women put themselves first on their to-do list. She is a wellness coach and #1 International Best Selling author featured in the book 1 Habit to Thrive in a Post -Covid World. She helps women go from b burnout and brain fog to practicing mindfulness, emotional eating to improving their eating habits and prioritizing self-care. Self-care is NOT an afterthought but an intentional mindfulness practice centered on joy. Connect with Marie: https...
Beyond Military Sexual Trauma (MST) with Amy Street, Ph.D
August 24, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDr. Amy Street is the Deputy Director of the Women's Health Sciences Division of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr Street's program of research focuses on the examination of sex and gender differences in traumatic stress exposure and stress-related disorders. Her work frequently examines military related stressors including military sexual harassment and assault and c...
Elliott McKenzie - The RnB Vet
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBElliott is a Marine and combat veteran who entered the service right after high school and spent 8 years in the Marines. After leaving the service, he realized that he may have PTSD, anxiety and depression. After being homeless for a short time, he harnessed his passion for music by song writing, singing and vocal arrangements and developing his own production company called Take notes Productions. He is known as the RnB Vet and his music can be found on all platforms. He released his ...
Jane Babcock - The Walking Wikipedia of VA Benefits - Part 2
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHere we are continuing our conversation with Jane about Women's services at the VA, transitioning veterans and military spouses, finding your VSO and the difference between a VSO Claims person and a VSO representative. https>//www.linkedin.com/in/janebabcock Support the Show.
Jane Babcock - The Walking Wikipedia of VA Benefits
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThis is my first 2-part series. This part is about 35 minutes long. Jane had so much information that I felt it necessary to break it into 2 episodes. The VA is hard to navigate and if you don't have a VSO - its even harder. Jane is always seeking ways to teach VA; healthcare, compensation, wartime pension, widow(er) benefits, chemical exposure diseases,...Listen in as she and I discuss what is needed to get the care and disability rating you as the veteran deserves . Part 2 will be ava...
Bruce Thompson -Vets2Industry - People First, Veterans and Families Always
June 29, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBVets2Industry is a free, networking community that provides knowledge, connections, opportunities and more importantly hope. Listen in as we talk about transition for the service member and the family as they navigate the waters outside of service. There is a free resource library for active, guard and reserve, veteran, military souse, dependent children Blue Star and GoldStar Families and caregivers. https://www.vets2industry.com Support the Show.
Yvonne Sillett -Veteran and LGBTIQ Advocate
June 26, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBYvonne tells her story of how she was outed unbeknownst to her, interrogated and eventually was forced to leave the military in 1988. She and her partner had to then fight to be parents since it was not acceptable practice to be parents as a gay couple. Since then she has been advocating for the LGBTIQ community in her home in Daylesford - Victoria, Australia and has been featured in books, exhibitions and even had a song written especially for her titled: I am who I am. She has also start...
Yvonne Sillett -Veteran and LGBTIQ Advocate
June 26, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBYvonne tells her story of how she was outed unbeknownst to her, interrogated and eventually was forced to leave the military in 1988. She and her partner had to then fight to be parents since it was not acceptable practice to be parents as a gay couple. Since then she has been advocating for the LGBTIQ community in her home in Daylesford - Victoria, Australia and has been featured in books, exhibitions and even had a song written especially for her titled: I am who I am. She has also start...
Tamara-Sloper-Harding - International Peace and Goodwill Ambassador
June 19, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBI was blown away by the passion of this woman in helping make the world a better place. Her work and philanthropy in Timor Leste, Pittwater and her local community in Avalon and helping others help themselves speaks for itself in this episode. Support the Show.
Why Pilates is for EveryBODY!! Pilates Principles with Davina Wong
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHave you ever wondered about Pilates? What is it? Who's it for? Can I do it? Listen in as talk with Davina about her Air Force career in the military and why she wanted to be a Pilates instructor. Pilates is for everyone! Including athletes, (think Lebron James (NBA) Antonio Brown (NFL), people who have never worked out, even if you're coming back from an injury. Pilates is the perfect bridge to get you back to where you can continue with your activities even better than before. Pilates...
Sisters-in-Service Down Under with Anastacia Kompos
June 12, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBI connected with Anastacia aka Goddess Anastacia ( I nicknamed her) immediately . She was hestitate at first to tell her story. But I told her that when she was ready that I would be ready to hear it. She contacted me shortly afterwards that she was ready - and what a story it is!! She is such a trailblazer as you will hear since her service started in the early 80s. Services back then were slim to none especially if you suffered from any type of trauma! I am so grateful for her time a...
Sisters-in-Service - Down Under with Renae Bartlett
June 05, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBI was very intrigued by how women in other countries were perceived as active duty and then as veterans in their county . This is Bonus. Episode -1 and I hope you find it as interesting as I did when I find out about their uniforms, deployments - many of which were Iraq and Afghanistan and their transition. I hope you enjoy!! [email protected] https://www.reborn.co.au Support the Show.
Sierra Neblina - Army Veteran, Cannabis Cultivator/Educator
June 01, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBHave you ever wondered why people resort to using cannabis instead of western medicine? Are you interested in knowing how cannabis is helping veterans cope with PTSD or other trauma(s)? Take a listen as Sierra break down how she was made ill by many medicines issued to her in the military and her discovery of how cannabis has not only helped her but others in coping with the many symptoms of head injures and trauma. Sierra is an Army Airborne veteran who has been in the cannabis, hemp, CBD...
Ginny Narsete and Liz Pennix - Operation HerStory - Honor Flight Chicago
May 18, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBGinny (Air Force) and Liz (Navy) are both veterans who collaborated on Operation HerStory - the first honor flight for veteran women. This initiative honors women veterans and their service by making them visible and highlighting their vital contributions to our military during various eras of service. Currently this honor flight is in Chicago, IL only - however, this should be an honor for all women nationwide. Every World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran in the Chicago ar...
Jennifer McNeill - Stripes, Strength and Lipstick
May 04, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB- Want to learn simple ways to happiness - How do you get past adversities that make you sad - How does simple walking alleviate sadness and increase happiness Jennifer McNeill Author: Maneuvering thru Life Challenges, Choices and Changes Coaching: 360 Degree Coaching Website: https://www.FirstSkirt.com IG: @stripestrengthandlipstick FB: Jennifer McNeill Support the Show.
Maurette Hanson - Healing Veterans with Horses
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBI have been hearing so much about equine therapy and how it helps veterans that I just had to interview Maurette Hanson. She has over 30 years in equine managements and over 25 years as a student and practitioner of natural horsemanship. She is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in mental health and learning. Maurette is the Founder/Director of Healing Horse Therapy Center sinc...
Fostoria Pierson - A Marine's Wife - A Battered Life
April 06, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBFostoria tells her story of surviving brutal abuse at the hands of her Marine husband at a time when there were no services available for spouses within the military system. At the time, the Marines turned their heads to the fact that spouses were dealing with the abuse by themselves or at times with other battered spouses. #getout #bluestarmothers National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Task Force National Domestic Violence Hotline (1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Some of th...
Lizz Baxter - Superstar Realtor in the Carolinas
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBLizz is an Army veteran who found her passion helping veterans use their VA benefits to buy/sell a home. Stay tuned as Lizz explains some of the pitfalls of buying/selling a home and best practices to help you find a realtor who is also a veteran and understands the system. @lizzbaxterhomes Support the Show.
Deshauna Barber - Former Miss USA takes her seat as CEO of the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBMeet Deshauna Barber - first active duty woman to win the coveted crown of Miss USA and now the CEO of SWAN. Listen in as we chat about her service, the successful road to Miss USA and her plans moving forward for SWAN. Find out the changes DOD is making to ensure the further protections for active duty women who have suffered an assault or MST during their service. SWAN is the voice for all of all military women post-present-future who advocates for the individual and collective needs o...
Dr Madeline Ann Lewis - On the Radio and Television!!
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBDr Lewis is an Army veteran, author, speaker, career strategist and business consultant. So she knows how to be successful in life and business. Listen in as we navigate how women can be successful in business and life, how to start your own business and her journey in radio and television. Support the show
Dr. Ann James - To Your Financial Health!
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBDr. Ann is an Air Force Veteran and after paying off 180,000 of debt she started a financial fitness coaching business because she wanted to show other women that despite their past life experiences, they too can regain control over their money and navigate their journey towards living a financially free life. Dr. Ann has online courses and one on one training to help women navigate all aspects of the financial health. She recently launched her podcast - Freedom Battle Buddies of Color S...
Interview with Melissa A. Washington - Women Veterans Alliance Founder and CEO
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBI have known Melissa for awhile now - maybe 3 years and since starting this podcast I knew I wanted her to be a guest on Sisters-in-Service. Listen in as we discuss, military service, veteran status for women, how the Women Veterans Alliance (WVA) started and her 3 tips for women leaving service.
Melissa A. Washington - Navy Veteran and Women Veterans Alliance Founder/CEO
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBI have known Melissa for awhile now - maybe 3 years and since starting this podcast I knew I wanted her to be a guest on Sisters-in-Service. Listen in as we discuss, military service, veteran status for women, how the Women Veterans Alliance (WVA) started and her 3 tips for women leaving service. Melissa A. Washington, a Navy Veteran is the CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled veteran small business owner, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and award winner who is con...
Military Brat to Veteran and Entrepreneur Jessica Ceasar-Blate - Jessica's Exquisite Images Photography
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBI am always trying to highlight female veterans who are entrepreneurs because I thinks that it is important to know who our veteran sisters are in business. Jessica took her love of photography and turned it into a business in her home of Houston, TX. She will take us through her journey in the military and then her life after the military. She's been featured in several magazines and newspapers throughout Texas. She travels to do events such as weddings, graduations, births, and fami...
Candice Ceasar - When Giving Up is Not an Option
December 29, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBCandice servied as an Army veteran until a car accident left her paralyzed and suffering with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Find out how Candice found her motivation and inspiration to keep moving in life and in sports. She is currently using her comedy/storytelling to help others. Support the Show.
Army Veteran Entrepreneur with a Global Reach
December 15, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBMeet Nneka Brown - Army veteran, entrepreneur who took her business global with 24 hours of launching her business. Listen in as we talk about her service in the 82nd Airborne Division and her many awards for her business and her advice to other female veterans. Support the Show.
A woman with many hats now includes City Commissioner- Interview with AnnMarie Torres
December 02, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBI introduce you to AnnMarie Torres - a woman who wears many hats and now includes city commissioner. Listen in as she describes her reasons for running for city commissioner and how her veteran status helped her win the office. Support the Show.
The Love of a Dog - A Service Dog
November 18, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode I interview Jerry Lyda who has been training shelter dogs to help veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and/or a traumatic head injury. Find out why this Vietnam veteran started training dogs at the age of 12 and why he and his son continue to help veterans from all eras with a service dog. Support the Show.
The Love of a Dog - A Service Dog
November 18, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode I interview Jerry Lyda who has been training shelter dogs to help veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and/or a traumatic head injury. Find out why this Vietnam veteran started training dogs at the age of 12 and why he and his son continue to help veterans from all eras with a service dog. Support the show (https://www.podfan.com/sisters-in-service)
Transitions in Life
November 03, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBCat speaks on the many transitions in life and how we can be politely unapologetic about the how's and why's of all our life transitions. I hope you enjoy this episode - it's short but it's to the point about why we feel obligated to discuss our life decisions and transitions to those who may not agree. I hope you will join Sisters-in-Service and subscribe. https://[email protected] https://www.podpage.com/sisters-in-service https://linktr.ee/sistersinservice Support the Show.
Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) - Staying Connected with your Tribe
October 20, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode I am interviewing Tara Galovski, Ph.D. She is the Director of the Women's Health Sciences Division for PTSD, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and the Director of the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN). Listen in as Tara speaks on the importance of staying connected with your tribe after military service and why WoVeN was one of the first organizations to take their network of women online. We will talk about how it c...
Welcome to Sisters-In-Service
October 06, 2020 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MB#001 - Hello my veteran sisters! Cat is on a mission to connect all women veterans by discussing daily issues we face in service, after service, to include transition and other subjects relevant to all women veterans. I hope you enjoy my intro podcast and that you will join in every two weeks for a new episode. I hope you will join me by subscribing! Support the Show.