Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

By Jen Amos

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This upcoming fall season is dedicated to seasoned spouses preparing for military transition. Together, we’ll explore what happens when we stop following orders and start choosing what comes next. Because you, too, are retiring — and now, it’s your turn to own what’s next.

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Episode Date
217: How A Gold Star Family Member Leads to Informing Military Spouses About the Survivor Benefit Plan
Oct 09, 2025
216: Military Transition for Seasoned Spouses - A Fresh Perspective
Oct 02, 2025
215: For Seasoned Military Spouses Preparing for Military Transition - Season 10 Trailer
Sep 25, 2025
214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude
Nov 25, 2024
213: Resilience, Growth, and Community Building with Keyani Washington & Kenneth Gay
Nov 18, 2024
212: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss How Military Retirees Can Turn Their TSP Savings into Lifetime Income
Nov 04, 2024
211: Nina Pinidi Addresses Textured Hair Care Needs in the Military Community
Oct 28, 2024
210: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Military Retirement and Financial Planning in an Unstable Market
Oct 21, 2024
209: Colleen Marchi helps children overcome sleep and anxiety with The Brave Knights
Oct 07, 2024
208: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Seabolt Discuss Alternatives to the Survivor Benefit Plan
Sep 30, 2024
207: Evangelina Blue-Williams shares how family and flavor shape Mystic Blue BBQ
Sep 23, 2024
206: Jen Amos Introduces the Season 9 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth
Sep 16, 2024
205: Jen Amos encourages living life with intention and with others in the Season 8 Finale
Jun 20, 2024
204: Iman McDonnaugh-Brown Blends Trinidadian Heritage and Family Values with Her Entrepreneurial Spirit
Jun 17, 2024
203: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Feature Partnerships and Programs Designed to Serve Military Retirees
Jun 13, 2024
202: Pinky Uttayaya-Andrews Empowers Veterans and Spouses Against Chronic Pain Through Holistic Wellness
Jun 10, 2024
201: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Share How Military Retirees Can Network for Success
Jun 06, 2024
200: Stephanie Brown and The Rosie Network empower and support military entrepreneurs
Jun 03, 2024
199: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk About How to Approach Military Transition Assistance
May 30, 2024
198: Katie Peabody's Answer to Outdoor Apparel for Children 12 Months to 12 Years Old
May 27, 2024
197: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Leveraging LinkedIn to Strategically Build Your Professional Network
May 23, 2024
196: Michele Kostedt Bridges the Gap Between Healthcare and Sick Care Through Nurse Coaching
May 20, 2024
195: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss How to Use LinkedIn to Strategically Connect with Industry Leaders
May 16, 2024
194: Shane Davis on Cultivating a Culture of Finance - Lessons in Intentional Living and Financial Literacy
May 13, 2024
193: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Negotiating Benefits Before Accepting Job Offers with Todd Flannery
May 09, 2024
192: Moshe Krafchow's Innovative Approach to Wildfire Prevention - Tree Culture's Vision for San Diego
May 06, 2024
191: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Share How to Reframe Your Mindset for Success after Military Service
May 02, 2024
190: Candice E. Van Dertholen on Healing, Growth, and Transformation Through Energy Work
Apr 29, 2024
189: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk About the Importance of Research Before Making Big Career Moves
Apr 25, 2024
188: Karen Middleton on Weaving Stories Through Art and Data - A Veteran's Creative Journey
Apr 22, 2024
187: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss How to Understand Your Value in the Job Market with Michael Nunziato
Apr 18, 2024
186: Kirsten Machamer on Transforming Military Moves into Opportunities for Growth and Connection
Apr 15, 2024
185: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Talk Military Career Transition and Progression Strategies with Michael Nunziato
Apr 11, 2024
184: Alexis Harlow on Empowering Military Spouses Through Mindful Journaling
Apr 08, 2024
183: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Customer Obsession in Career Development
Apr 04, 2024
182: Melissa Purnell - Crafting Sweet Success with Sweet Blooms Confectionery
Apr 01, 2024
181: Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace Discuss Networking for Financial Success After the Military
Mar 28, 2024
180: Chef Jimmy Francis' Culinary Flight - A Journey from Air Force Pilot to Private Chef
Mar 25, 2024
179: Jen Amos Introduces the Season 8 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth
Mar 21, 2024
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
Dec 21, 2023
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
Dec 18, 2023
176: "Entrepreneurship is definitely not a chia pet." Gaining Clarity Through an Outside Perspective with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz
Dec 14, 2023
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
Dec 11, 2023
174: "You, as the business owner, are not the end user of your product." Improving a Business Through Fresh Eyes with Adrian Suzuki-Cruz
Dec 07, 2023
173: "But the unicorn in me says, why not?" Wendy Baird Packard helps transitioning service members find purpose and passion through career transitions
Dec 04, 2023
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
Nov 30, 2023
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
Nov 27, 2023
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
Nov 23, 2023
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
Nov 20, 2023
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
Nov 16, 2023
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
Nov 13, 2023
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
Nov 09, 2023
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
Nov 06, 2023
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 2
Nov 02, 2023
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 business
Oct 30, 2023
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 2
Oct 26, 2023
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 education
Oct 23, 2023
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 2
Oct 19, 2023
159: "Care like I care." How Cyle Adair Builds An Amazing Company Culture
Oct 16, 2023
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 2
Oct 12, 2023
157: "I perceive failures as valuable chances for growth and as vital steps on the path to achieving success." The Meditative Epiphany of LaToya Westbrook
Oct 09, 2023
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 2
Oct 05, 2023
155: "Every single story in history has a human story behind it." Dawn Bryant's story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur and tour guide
Oct 02, 2023
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 2
Sep 28, 2023
153: "Put on your freaking shoes and walk." Keyani Washington's Journey From Hairstylist to Skin & Hair Wellness
Sep 25, 2023
152: “It takes a village to pursue and live the path less taken.” Season 7 Trailer with Jen Amos
Sep 14, 2023
151: "Leaving the show does not mean that I'm leaving the community." Saying Goodbye to Jenny Lynne Stroup
Aug 01, 2023
150: "I have a deeper understanding of community now, and I really hope that it'll show in our next season." Season 6 Finale with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup
Sep 13, 2022
149: "Telling your story, getting it down on paper, getting it out through art, and getting it out in the world, in some way, is mystically healing." Heart to Script with Amy Uptgraft and Lea Johnson
Sep 06, 2022
148: "Thank you for being a part of our journey and seeing value in our candidness. It's an honor." Checking in with Jen and Jenny Lynne
Aug 30, 2022
147: "We build trust when we can put a face and a story to an offering." San Diego Military Family Collaborative featuring Jen and Jenny Lynne
Aug 23, 2022
146: "Risking is always better than regretting." 30 years of service and paying tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines since 9/11 with Amy Forsythe
Aug 16, 2022
145: "I don’t know who she is. But she’s a military spouse. I have a sister here, and so I’m going to stand next to her." Women Who Do Wonders with Pamela Bolado
Aug 09, 2022
144: "With the amount of crap we endure, there's no reason why military marriages should not have the strongest, most sustainable relationships." Military Marriage Day with Bree Carroll
Aug 02, 2022
143: "Changing the language from 'dependent' to 'family member' is one easy way to make people feel like they belong." Connection & military spouse advocacy with Jennifer Barnhill
Jul 26, 2022
142: "You don’t really see the mental health issues our servicemembers are facing until it hits close to home." Mental health advocacy with Grant Khanbalinov
Jul 19, 2022
141: "Look for community and resources. The worst thing that you can do is isolate yourself when there's something you're struggling with." Food insecurity advocacy with Heather Campbell
Jul 12, 2022
140: "When military spouses come together as a group, they become powerful." The League of Wives with Heath Lee
Jul 05, 2022
139: "Your resume isn't focused on where you've been. It's focused on where you're going." Reinventing yourself for post-military life with Lori Norris
Jun 28, 2022
138: "With intentionality, it's possible to find joy in the present and to pursue purpose, regardless of what season of life that you're in." Crafting your life with Christine Hinrichs
Jun 21, 2022
137: "You are not alone if you have a child that requires a lot of medical or educational care. We got your back." Children with special needs with Michelle Norman
Jun 14, 2022
136: "Our definition of success is redefined by our family, not by what is expected of the norm." Transitioning to do something that matters with Genevieve and Chris Kruger
Jun 07, 2022
135: "When you hurt so bad, you think that people don't love you. But the truth is... they do." Healing and advocacy through storytelling with Olivia Nunn
May 31, 2022
134: "Giving social support has helped increase my mental health and has led to all the success in my life." Healing Thru Service with Sgt Q
May 24, 2022
133: "Veterans, especially women, want to continue serving outside of the military. It's just finding that thing that ignites you." Today's female veteran with Cat Corchado
May 17, 2022
132: "Sometimes securing that next income source isn't the most important thing in post-military life." Becoming an entrepreneur with Jason Madden
May 10, 2022
131: "Feeding you all with our stories, in turn, feeds us as well." Season 6 Introduction with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup
May 03, 2022
BONUS: "Every military spouse deserves an award." Vote Jenny Lynne Stroup for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year!
Feb 07, 2022
130: "Holding Down the Fort has been a really great opportunity and invitation to show up for each other." Season 5 Finale with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup
Dec 13, 2021
129: "At the time, I didn't think I could love anyone enough to self sacrifice." Studying the career-oriented military spouse pursuing education for career advancement with Melody Agbisit
Dec 08, 2021
128: "I move a lot and that's okay." Being a third culture kid and creating stories for military-connected families with Shermaine Perry-Knights
Dec 06, 2021
127: "You are perfect even while in progress." Self care and life lessons of a military spouse with Mariavictoria Caldona Bennett
Dec 01, 2021
126: "Asking for support does not mean that you are failing to support your own community." The deployment journey and being a late career spouse with Jayla Rae Ardelean
Nov 29, 2021
125: "Deployment sucks. But where can I find beauty and opportunity in the midst of it?" Deployment countdown boxes with Becky Hoy
Nov 24, 2021
124: "Life is not happening to me. I am actively choosing to be present and a participant in this life." Recovering Type A personality and bullying amongst military spouses with Emily Millman
Nov 22, 2021
BONUS: "We need our stories to make the data come alive. We also need the data to affirm our stories." Blue Star Families' FlyerTalk Friday hosted by Dr. Geri Lynn Maples
Nov 19, 2021
123: "Nobody's broken. We all have imperfections, and that's okay." Personalized meal recommendations and resilience techniques with Manda Lynn McVey
Nov 17, 2021
122: “If the family can't be physically together during the holidays, how do we still get that connection?” Managing holiday expectations with Dr. Leah Blain & Joanna Goldstein, LCSW
Nov 15, 2021
BONUS: "My father’s absence reflects the incredible impact he made while he was alive." A Military Father's Legacy of Love & Community with Jen Amos
Nov 11, 2021
121: "It's important to have interests outside of the military because the military does not last forever." Using writing as an outlet and post-military life with Jessica Silva
Nov 10, 2021
120: "Within the military dad story, there's trauma, sadness and ugliness. There's also richness within that story." Bringing every dad home with Ben Killoy
Nov 08, 2021
119: "I have a Distillery, you have a Harrier…do you want to fly some bourbon on it?" Collaborating with fellow veteran businesses with Scott Sanders
Nov 03, 2021
118: "I have my own identity. I'm also a military spouse. That's part of me, too." Embracing and serving the military spouse community with Britt Lanza
Nov 01, 2021
117: "It's not okay to feel burned out." Maximizing your high-performance potential with an efficient, sustainable and scientifically sound approach with Louise Valentine
Oct 27, 2021
116: "It's hard to feel like you're taking care of the family when you are not the breadwinner." Exploring post-military life as a male military spouse with Keith Hayden
Oct 25, 2021
115: "Transition is a mindset." Providing free comprehensive educational resources and opportunities with Jai Salters
Oct 20, 2021
114: "Answering the question, 'What is my purpose?' is key to agile employment." Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment with Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker
Oct 18, 2021
113: “Seeking out help brought a lot of change, not only in my professional life, but in my emotional well-being.” Local networking and professional volunteerism with Kyra Seeley
Oct 13, 2021
112: "Spouses transitioning needs to be a conversation. Military transition is a two-person event." A space to discuss the cumulative effect of military life with Jen Pasquale
Oct 11, 2021
111: "Healing comes from finding meaning and purpose in the loss." Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month with Dr. Nikki Watkins and Heather Wilson
Oct 06, 2021
110: "Conflict is the way to peace." Emotional elasticity, inner work, and the enneagram with Jenn Whitmer
Oct 04, 2021
109: "You can support someone, but ultimately, they have to want to get that help themselves." Gold Star Families and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Leslie McCaddon
Sep 26, 2021
BONUS: "The families of our fallen deserve to have their loved one's story told and preserved for future generations." Gold Star Family's Day with Dennis Schroader
Sep 24, 2021
108: “When you're really grateful for the blessings in your life, you give.” Talking in stories and combat heroes books with Jerry Barnes
Sep 20, 2021
107: “With no understanding of what being a military spouse was going to be like, I had to learn to reach out, network and be self sufficient.” MilSpouseFest with Julie P. Shepard
Sep 13, 2021
BONUS: "There are memories that you can't get from anywhere else. So it's understandable when veterans feel very lost." Remembering 9/11 with Jen, Jenny Lynne and Scott
Sep 11, 2021
106: "Financial planning needs to be a conversation, not death by PowerPoint or information by firehose." A candid discussion on long-term financial planning with Jenny Lynne Stroup and Scott R. Tucker
Sep 06, 2021
105: "I live and breath by my calendar. Doing this is my self care." Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio and caregiving in military families with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples
Aug 30, 2021
BONUS: "Seeing Afghanistan in the condition that it's in now just brings up more questions than answers and a lot of feelings." Thoughts on current events with Jenny Lynne Stroup and Jenn Whitmer
Aug 27, 2021
104: "Acknowledge the loss that may have propelled you to seek out something new to begin with." Vets2Industry MilSpouse Mixer Keynote Speech by Jen Amos
Aug 23, 2021
103: "We all are seasoned in various ways. Every spouse has something important and valuable to share." Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses with Lizann Lightfoot
Aug 16, 2021
102: "Strength is the common thread that we develop in this military life over and over again." Education, resources and community with Wendi Iacobello
Aug 09, 2021
101: "My first piece of advice is to not rely on social media to be your main form of news consumption." Media literacy with Kara Handley
Aug 02, 2021
100: Season 5 Trailer + Celebrating 100 Episodes (in-person) with co-hosts Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne Stroup
Jul 22, 2021
BONUS: Help Nominate Our Show for The 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards
Jul 07, 2021
BONUS: "It's another human being on the other side of this." Same team and mutual risk with Ahmad Shah Sa’ed and Matthew Stroup
May 29, 2021
BONUS: Military Appreciation Month + Jen Amos Keynote Speech for the Blue Star Families of Dayton's Empowering Milkids Resources Fair
May 27, 2021
099: Life-giving conversations that foster community in a seemingly divided world and season 4 finale with Jen Amos & Jenny Lynne Stroup
Apr 07, 2021
098: Healing the invisible wounds for your trauma with Dr. David Tharp
Apr 05, 2021
097: How military spouses can be resilient and not resentful with Michaela Rosales
Apr 02, 2021
096: Getting back to deeper connections by knowing when it’s a good time to call loved ones with Matthew Shanks
Mar 31, 2021
095: Effective communication tips for military couples and solo-parenting for more than a year with Jessica Lynn
Mar 29, 2021
094: Sisterhood, mental health and thriving in chaos with Elaine Brewer, Teresa Shick & Jessica Silva
Mar 26, 2021
093: The importance of community and representation of military stories on screen with James LaPorta
Mar 24, 2021
092: Building Connection and Community Through Content Presented by Jen Amos at Military Creator Con
Mar 19, 2021
091: Creating strong relationships and community with vulnerability and humility with Michelle Bowler
Mar 17, 2021
090: Empowering Veterans and their families with computers, skills, IT work force training, and strategies to transition from military to civilian life with Mark Casper & Lisa Houston
Mar 15, 2021
089: Maximizing your military pension with Jen Amos
Mar 12, 2021
088: Simple steps to take on any challenge and tackle self-doubt with Louise Valentine
Mar 10, 2021
087: There is more than one way to be a good parent with Joanne Holbrook
Mar 08, 2021
086: I’ll Talk If You’ll Listen Podcast featuring Jen Amos
Mar 05, 2021
085: What military wives should know in the event that they've had a breakdown in their relationship and military family law with Lorna Rhoades & Katie Carter
Mar 03, 2021
084: Monthly deployment countdown boxes for military kids with a deployed parent with Ashley Weinert
Mar 01, 2021
083: #ValentinesDayChallenge2021 Special with co-hosts Jen Amos & Jenny Lynne Stroup
Feb 26, 2021
082: Technology careers and the flexibility to work remotely with Tatiana Cooke
Feb 24, 2021
081: "We all want to make America better. We just have differences of opinion on how we do it." News for the junior level of the military with Paul Szoldra
Feb 22, 2021
080: Lessons in Love for military couples with Heather Wilson and Jenny Lynne Stroup
Feb 19, 2021
079: “The stability of a military spouse’s mental health is the cornerstone of the military family.” Theatre and expressive arts with Amy Uptgraft
Feb 17, 2021
078: Encouraging female service members and military spouses to connect on shared challenges with Misty Flynn
Feb 15, 2021
077: "It's around the moment you're leaving the military where the opportunity truly is." Catching up with husband and wife team Scott R. Tucker & Jen Amos
Feb 12, 2021
076: "Mindset is key, and then your body follows." The Plan Learn Thrive Strategy featuring Christine LaVopa
Feb 10, 2021
075: Helping military families stay connected, no matter the distance, with virtual story time featuring Sally Ann Zoll
Feb 08, 2021
074: Season 4 Trailer with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Jenny Lynne Stroup
Feb 03, 2021
073: Expressing gratitude and season three finale with Jen Amos
Dec 21, 2020
072: Telling the stories in between the dramatization and romanization of military life with Abi Ray
Dec 18, 2020
071: Community and fun events to support military families during times of deployment with Sabrina Johannes & Kim Clagg
Dec 16, 2020
070: Combat Survivor Stories with Jerry Barnes
Dec 14, 2020
069: Coaching military spouses and significant others on building resiliency and wellness with a focus on mindfulness, nutrition, and volunteerism with Manda Lynn McVey
Dec 11, 2020
068: Holding a sacred space for military wives to restore, rebalance, and reconnect with Jacqueline Shorrock
Dec 09, 2020
067: A lifestyle blog for military spouses, significant others, and their families with Christina Etchberger
Dec 07, 2020
066: Helping veterans attract and stand out as service-based entrepreneurs with Darlene Hawley
Dec 04, 2020
065: How relationships are responsible for all of the success we have in our lives with Chandler Lonergan and Jason Matthews
Dec 02, 2020
064: Creating connection and conversation amongst seasoned military spouses with Jennifer Pasquale
Nov 30, 2020
063: Thanksgiving Special & Jen Amos' Interview with Christina Etchberger on It's A Military Life
Nov 25, 2020
062: Taking care of the people who are next to you, so that they can take care of you with Jerome Amos Jr.
Nov 23, 2020
061: Helping women Veterans and military spouses navigate life transitions while living a whole and joyful life with Jennifer Ballou
Nov 20, 2020
060: Helping military couples strengthen their closest relationships with Doc Springer
Nov 18, 2020
059: Uniting communities to end domestic sex trafficking with Brittany Dunn
Nov 16, 2020
058: Making your skills transferrable to future career opportunities with Candina "Dina" Janicki
Nov 13, 2020
057: Veteran’s Day Special with exciting announcements from Jen & Scott
Nov 11, 2020
056: Military Caregivers and Blue Star Families with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples
Nov 09, 2020
055: The practice of self care and healthy lifestyle behaviors with Elaine Dusetzina
Nov 04, 2020
054: Combining forces with great charities for veterans and military families with Michael W. Blankers and Chad Lennon
Nov 02, 2020
053: “It's better to deal with this now than later.” Reviewing the Survivor Benefit Plan with Scott & Jen
Oct 30, 2020
052: Educating, empowering and positively contributing to the health and well-being of military families with C.C. Gallagher
Oct 28, 2020
051: Straddling the gap between the civilian and military community with new co-host Jenny Lynne Stroup
Oct 26, 2020
050: Veteran Wealth Secrets with Scott R. Tucker & Jen Amos
Oct 23, 2020
049: Mentorship, leadership and family with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
Oct 21, 2020
048: Building a non-traditional, portable career with Lorraine Sanborn
Oct 19, 2020
047: Season 3 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort Podcast with Gold Star Daughter, Veteran Spouse and Host Jen Amos
Oct 13, 2020
046: "A gift for college, a gift for life." Celebrating Holding Down the Fort’s one year anniversary and financial education for military families with Scott R. Tucker
Jul 06, 2020
045: “People took remote work seriously before COVID-19. But now, it's a staple.” Connecting military spouses to remote work with Kimber Hill
Jun 29, 2020
044: "I'll tell you, schedules for everything are the only way I can get by." Helping mothers grow big businesses with Chandra Adusei
Jun 22, 2020
043: "In order to survive and thrive, you must build community." Creating relationships that make you feel understood, respected, and valued with Jason Matthews
Jun 15, 2020
042: "As your company is starting up, there are a lot of growing pains. With growing pains, there are a lot of things that you learn." Premium salad dressings with Stacy Currie
Jun 08, 2020
041: “If being a military child is a novelty, make it one.” Growing up as a military child with Precious Williams
Jun 01, 2020
040: "Take every opportunity to build your skillset for your career." Women in the food and beverage service industry with Christie Lawler
May 25, 2020
039: “The pandemic highlighted what we already knew: online and remote work really is the future.” Freelancing with Laura Briggs
May 18, 2020
038: “Go to the cloud.” Mindset training for high stress occupations and environments with Dr. Jannell MacAulay
May 11, 2020
037: How Telehealth is helping military families get through mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 04, 2020
036: “Makeup is another tool that can help us express ourselves.” From military officer to international makeup artist with Natalie Setareh
Apr 27, 2020
035: "Let's figure it out.” Social media marketing, the imposter syndrome and failing forward with Jen Amos and Emily Reagan
Apr 20, 2020
034: "Sharing your story is selfless, not selfish." The power of storytelling with Jen Amos
Apr 13, 2020
033: "Connection is key." Mental health and being a new military spouse with Tesa Saulmon
Apr 06, 2020
032: Assisting veterans and military spouses with career readiness through mentorship with Lucie Piper
Mar 30, 2020
031: Overcoming trauma through the partnership of horses and humans with Kayla Arestivo
Mar 23, 2020
030: Property management services for military families with Toby Prudhomme
Mar 16, 2020
029: "When people have been in a traumatic experience, it's beyond their control. I'm giving people their power back." Yoga Therapy with Anissa Hudak
Mar 09, 2020
028: "Everything that you’re putting out there should be you because if it’s not, then you’re doing a disservice." Authentic storytelling with Nikki Zellner
Mar 02, 2020
027: Gold Star Daughter Jen Amos Returns to the Military Community 20+ Years Later After Losing Her Father
Feb 25, 2020
026: The Interview that Inspired Holding Down the Fort
Feb 17, 2020
025: What career military families need to know about the Survivor Benefit Plan
Feb 10, 2020
024: A Podcast Show Dedicated to Military Spouses Holding Down the Fort
Feb 04, 2020
023: “Hi, my name is Amy. Will you be my emergency contact?” Establishing new communities as an extrovert, entrepreneurship and military spouse mental health with Amy Shick
Dec 30, 2019
022: "Its very important to bet on your potential." Human resources, military spouse career resources, and the imposter syndrome with Tia Prevo
Dec 23, 2019
021: “You know, a day job just doesn’t look like it’s going to happen.” Web designing for women entrepreneurs and military spouses with Lily Dagdag
Dec 16, 2019
020: “You do have to work when you work from home.” Establishing an Internet Marketing career with Tom Antion
Dec 09, 2019
019: Creating community with free events and holiday mini sessions with Sabrina Johannes
Dec 02, 2019
018: “When people transition, everyone loses the family that they knew.” How to survive and thrive through military transition and beyond with Doc Springer
Nov 25, 2019
017: Resources available today for servicemembers' girlfriends, fiancés and young spouses with Lizann Lightfoot
Nov 18, 2019
016: “A jack of all trades isn’t a bad thing.” Encouraging a multi-passionate, virtual assistant career with Emily Reagan
Nov 11, 2019
015: "We are so much more than just military spouses. We are men and women with life goals." Thriving in the military lifestyle with Jen & Kirst
Nov 04, 2019
014: "You’re never alone, that’s for sure." Finding local groups and resources for military spouses with Sarah McLeod
Oct 28, 2019
013: How women can find balance in all areas of their life through holistic, natural, and healthy practices with with Carolyn Crews
Oct 21, 2019
012: "If you’re making an effort, you’re doing great." Healthy living and lifestyle with a sense of flexibility and grace with Maleah Staton
Oct 14, 2019
011: The importance of a side hustle - even if you are not legally allowed to work - with Julie Cohen
Oct 07, 2019
010: Celebrating the first day of post-military life and how to T.H.R.I.V.E. with Heather Elizabeth Neary
Sep 30, 2019
009: How young couples can nurture long distance relationships with Madison Lange
Sep 23, 2019
008: "Advocate for yourself." How active duty military spouses can Begin Within and seek employment with Jaime Chapman
Sep 16, 2019
007: "Entrepreneurship is growing and for good reason. It's time to be a part of it!" Talking business with Gems Collins
Sep 10, 2019
006: "It's okay to not be okay." Normalizing conversations around mental health with Annette Whittenberger
Sep 02, 2019
005: How to find, accept and sift through the right financial services and resources on military installations with Lacey Langford
Aug 26, 2019
004: Discussing the medical benefits of cannabis for someone living with chronic pain with Angela Vasquez
Aug 19, 2019
003: How military spouses can maintain a healthy body and mind no matter where they go with Kimberly Hamilton
Aug 13, 2019
002: How to build a thriving business even through a PCS with Chavah Grant
Aug 06, 2019
001: Welcome to Holding Down the Fort Podcast Show
Jul 02, 2019