Best The Unstable Portal Podcasts (2025)

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214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude 23:55

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214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qeXZu6FrNys And that's a wrap for Season 9 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! As Jen focuses on other business endeavors, she expresses how she found this short season very gratifying. She reflects on why she started the show in the summer of 2019 and …

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213: Resilience, Growth, and Community Building with Keyani Washington & Kenneth Gay 1:07:10

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213: Resilience, Growth, and Community Building with Keyani Washington & Kenneth Gay Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/byx1FJGPh0c Jen Amos checks in with past guests from The Rosie Network, Keyani Washington and Kenneth Gay. Together, they share their experiences, challenges, and rewarding moments in helping military-connected entreprene…

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212: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss How Military Retirees Can Turn Their TSP Savings into Lifetime Income 34:40

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212: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss How Military Retirees Can Turn Their TSP Savings into Lifetime Income Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cU9OfxSYino Jen Amos takes a break from hosting to showcase US VetWealth's Founder and CEO, Scott R. Tucker, and Life Insurance Case Design Specialist Mike Seabolt. Scott and Mike discuss fi…

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211: Nina Pinidi Addresses Textured Hair Care Needs in the Military Community 51:24

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211: Nina Pinidi Addresses Textured Hair Care Needs in the Military Community Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Rz_7MVLBaw Have you ever struggled to find the right hair products while serving in the military? Listen to how Nina Pinidi founded Solime Royal Hair to deliver all things hair, free of harmful chemicals and eco-friendly produc…

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210: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Military Retirement and Financial Planning in an Unstable Market 50:08

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210: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Military Retirement and Financial Planning in an Unstable Market Jen Amos takes a break from hosting to showcase US VetWealth's Founder and CEO, Scott R. Tucker, and Blue Water Advisors' Founder and CEO, Mike Wallace. Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-isNQnJ0kpA In this replay episode of 'Tak…

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209: Colleen Marchi helps children overcome sleep and anxiety with The Brave Knights 47:36

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209: Colleen Marchi helps children overcome sleep and anxiety with The Brave Knights Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qn2bET2-ytE What are some bedtime rituals you have with your children to help them with sleep and anxiety? Colleen Marchi encourages families to have Sir William the Brave Knight from The Brave Knights, which empowers kid…

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208: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss Alternatives to the Survivor Benefit Plan 35:02

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208: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss Alternative Options to the Survivor Benefit Plan Jen Amos takes a break from hosting to showcase US VetWealth's Founder and CEO, Scott R. Tucker, and Life Insurance Case Design Specialist Mike Seabolt. Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0LHRleK0Fw Scott and Mike discuss alternatives to the Sur…

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207: Evangelina Blue-Williams shares how family and flavor shape Mystic Blue BBQ 37:40

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207: Evangelina Blue-Williams shares how family and flavor shape Mystic Blue BBQ Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/go7qByPmM9U What's your favorite BBQ sauce? Evangelina Blue-Williams with Mystic Blue, a retired military veteran turned BBQ sauce entrepreneur joins us to share hers. Evangelina shares her passion for cooking, how a homemade…

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206: Jen Amos Introduces the Season 9 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth 17:01

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206: Jen Amos Introduces the Season 9 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PwdlJm6n98g Jen Amos welcomes you to the Season 9 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! Jen discusses what to expect in this 'short and sweet' season, the continual partnership with The Rosie Network and Blu…

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205: Jen Amos encourages living life with intention and with others in the Season 8 Finale 20:42

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 205: Jen Amos encourag…

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204: Iman McDonnaugh-Brown Blends Trinidadian Heritage and Family Values with Her Entrepreneurial Spirit 48:44

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 204: Iman McDonnaugh-B…

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203: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Feature Partnerships and Programs Designed to Serve Military Retirees 30:58

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 203: Scott R. Tucker a…

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202: Pinky Uttayaya-Andrews Empowers Veterans and Spouses Against Chronic Pain Through Holistic Wellness 45:16

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 202: Pinky Uttayaya-An…

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201: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Share How Military Retirees Can Network for Success 30:30

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 201: Scott R. Tucker a…

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200: Stephanie Brown and The Rosie Network empower and support military entrepreneurs 1:03:31

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 200: Stephanie Brown a…

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199: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk About How to Approach Military Transition Assistance 49:56

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 199: Scott R. Tucker a…

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198: Katie Peabody's Answer to Outdoor Apparel for Children 12 Months to 12 Years Old 46:19

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 198: Katie Peabody's A…

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197: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Leveraging LinkedIn to Strategically Build Your Professional Network 29:12

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 197: Scott R. Tucker a…

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196: Michele Kostedt Bridges the Gap Between Healthcare and Sick Care Through Nurse Coaching 33:51

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 196: Michele Kostedt B…

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195: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss How to Use LinkedIn to Strategically Connect with Industry Leaders 28:09

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 195: Scott R. Tucker a…

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194: Shane Davis on Cultivating a Culture of Finance - Lessons in Intentional Living and Financial Literacy 50:07

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 194: Shane Davis on Cu…

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193: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Negotiating Benefits Before Accepting Job Offers with Todd Flannery 32:09

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 193: Scott R. Tucker a…

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192: Moshe Krafchow's Innovative Approach to Wildfire Prevention - Tree Culture's Vision for San Diego 49:35

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 192: Moshe Krafchow's …

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191: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Share How to Reframe Your Mindset for Success after Military Service 45:56

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 191: Scott R. Tucker a…

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190: Candice E. Van Dertholen on Healing, Growth, and Transformation Through Energy Work 1:03:59

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 190: Candice E. Van De…

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189: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk About the Importance of Research Before Making Big Career Moves 33:45

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 189: Scott R. Tucker a…

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188: Karen Middleton on Weaving Stories Through Art and Data - A Veteran's Creative Journey 1:12:46

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 188: Karen Middleton o…

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187: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss How to Understand Your Value in the Job Market with Michael Nunziato 32:26

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 187: Scott R. Tucker a…

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186: Kirsten Machamer on Transforming Military Moves into Opportunities for Growth and Connection 55:41

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 186: Kirsten Machamer …

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185: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk Military Career Transition and Progression Strategies with Michael Nunziato 30:19

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 185: Scott R. Tucker a…

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184: Alexis Harlow on Empowering Military Spouses Through Mindful Journaling 49:22

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 184: Alexis Harlow on …

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183: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Customer Obsession in Career Development 33:53

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 183: Scott R. Tucker a…

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182: Melissa Purnell - Crafting Sweet Success with Sweet Blooms Confectionery 30:13

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 182: Melissa Purnell -…

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181: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Networking for Financial Success After the Military 31:30

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 181: Scott R. Tucker a…

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180: Chef Jimmy Francis' Culinary Flight - A Journey from Air Force Pilot to Private Chef 43:47

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 180: Chef Jimmy Franci…

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179: Jen Amos Introduces the Season 8 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth 21:15

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 179: Jen Amos Introduc…

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178: "Life is short. And even if it's long, even better to explore different parts of ourselves and continue to improve ourselves." Season 7 Finale with Jen Amos 16:07

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 178: "Life is short. A…

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177: "Have a little bit of 'you time,' and focus on yourself instead of just being all business." Tracey S. Richburg's Creative Journey of Planning, Preparing, and Pivoting 59:58

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 177: "Have a little bi…

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176: "Entrepreneurship is definitely not a chia pet." Gaining Clarity Through an Outside Perspective with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz 28:23

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 176: "Entrepreneurship…

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175: "I'm very happy in my role as a mother and as a spouse. But I always wanted more for myself." Macu Mateo's Journey In Building A Work-Life Balance 1:05:44

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 175: "I'm very happy i…

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174: "You, as the business owner, are not the end user of your product." Improving a Business Through Fresh Eyes with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz 28:02

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 174: "You, as the busi…

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173: "But the unicorn in me says, why not?" Wendy Baird Packard helps transitioning service members find purpose and passion through career transitions 1:10:02

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 173: "But the unicorn …

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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 2 28:36

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 172: "There's more har…

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171: "You can take any idea, passion, hobby, or expertise, and build a PCS-proof business." Toria Demps' story from hair loss to helping others 56:47

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 171: "You can take any…

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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 2 28:21

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 170: "I wanted somethi…

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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 Loss 1:01:32

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 169: "I can have the c…

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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 2 31:26

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 168: "None of us like …

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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 Ready 54:34

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 167: "If you're coming…

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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 2 27:17

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 166: "I did my 20 year…

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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 business 1:03:42

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Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on top of the show notes to keep you up to date with the show. Join us "Inside the Fort" for a sneak peek of what's in store for Fall 2025! https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal See you there! --Jen Last Updated: June 30, 2025 --- 165: "You have to stic…