Our Pro-Host this month help us think about how to best support some of those in our workplaces struggling with simple or extreme traumas or transitions. It’s all about acceptance and respect! Everyone deserves it regardless of what they face.

Check out her bio below:

Nye Daley has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University. She is a magna cum laude MBA graduate from American InterContinental University with a concentration in International Business Management. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management, summa cum laude, from American InterContinental University, studied Industrial Management at Okaloosa-Walton College, and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Logistics from the Community College of the Air Force. She is retired from the United States Air Force where she served as a Material/Logistics Manager. Additionally, she is Six Sigma certified, and has received extensive training and certifications from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.     

 Nye has more than 20 years of professional experience in procurement, logistics, budget management, finance, business analytics, research and process improvement, and information technology project management. She currently serves as a Statewide Procurement Manager for the State of Arizona, Department of Administration. She is a seasoned Logistics professional with experience in public sector (federal, state, and local government) where she has partnered with clients towards improved processes, strategic management, project management, streamlined procedures, and value-added customer service. 

 Dr. Daley has memberships and/or service with the Governmental Purchasing Agency of Georgia, the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, American Purchasing Society, Worldwide Who’s Who, National Association of State Procurement Officials, Air Force Sergeants Association, American Psychological Association, and the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

 She is the CEO/Founder of Bridges To Success, Inc., a developing non-profit dedicated to providing transition related assistance to youth, veterans, immigrants, and ex-offenders.

Listen to this story to hear about her journey!

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An Executive order was recently signed to state  that all Americans who can meet military standards, regardless of gender identity, may serve in the U.S. armed forces. This is life-changing for many transgender troops already serving! One of those troops is a Guardian in the United States Space Force.

Hailing from South Carolina, Sabrina Bruce was born a male and joined the US Air Force in 2013. She saw the Military as a very masculine thing to do and believed that serving would help with her gender identity concerns. Although her service was filled with career wins, she struggled with her gender identity until making the brave decision to start her transition in early 2017. This decision lifted a big weight off her shoulders until the “Transgender Ban” in July later that  same year.

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Drinking can be a common pass time for many of us. Most people don’t truly understand their relationship with alcohol and the long term physical, social, psychological or financial impacts. The Air Force recognizes alcoholism as a preventable, progressive, treatable, and non-compensable disease that affects the entire family. That simply means, help is available! One of the goals of The Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program, is to minimize the negative consequences of substance misuse and abuse to the individual, family, and organization. 

Erica took the courageous step of self identifying that she needed help with alcohol use. That may at times have a negative stigma but she thrived through it all, continued to lead Airman, care for herself and family. Erica shows us that you can get help and have a successful career as she was recently selected for the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, the second highest Enlisted rank one can achieve in the Air Force.

Erica has been active duty in the US Air Force for 20 years. As a Dual Military wife and Mother of 2, she is really your every day Military Woman. She Enjoys binge watching murder mysteries and true crime shows. Through all life has brought her way she successfully completed 18 months in the ADAPT program and is now living a healthier life!!

She is Camouflaged Beauty!


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Do you call the baby ugly?
 Because being straightforward is viewed as negative, Women with strong personalities struggle significantly more in the workforce.  Are men with "strong" personalities labeled difficult, or are they praised for being confident and assertive? How do these Women thrive while being called rude, mean or worse?  As Nicole says it, the right Leaders view her personality as an asset and for her that's empowering. Nicole is open and willing to challenge the process and reminds us not to settle for the status quo.

Check out her bio below.

  Nicole has served in the US Air Force for 13 years. She is a wife of 11 years to a firefighter, the mom of two kids (aged 7 and 3), the caretaker of two obnoxiously high maintenance dogs, and a creator of things. She's a lot of things but outside of all the identifying nouns, her adjectives would be: Christian, introverted, creative, driven, detail oriented, organized, passionate, determined, and anxious (in no particular order).  Born in Massachusetts (Go Pats!) but  raised mostly in South Carolina, she  currently lives in  San Antonio. She loves all things artistic and does a lot of it herself, excitedly bringing her kiddos in to do it with her any chance she gets. When she's not hyper-vigilantly watching small children use art supplies, she loves to read and watch tv shows with her husband that lets her get out of her very busy head. Just like most full time working moms, wives, and Airmen – she's just trying to balance it all, one spinning plate at a time.

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As  we typically do, we brought in the Professional!

This was a difficult month for many of our listeners and supporters, however these topics were way too important not to share.  Our Pro-host reminds us of the need to connect, take care of ourselves and find the resources to help us heal and grow.

Read her bio below:
Mrs. Cynthia Washington Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the human services field for 25 years and is licensed in SC and NC. She is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a certified Employee Assistance Specialist. She has been in private practice for over 20 years and specializes in counseling with adolescents, adults, couples, families, management and workplace stressors and issues. Mrs. Williams has been a contractor for the Department of Defense since 2007. She has been on various assignments for Manage Health Net, Inc. as a Victim Advocate, Child and Youth Behavioral Counselor, and Adult Military Family and Life Consultant working with all branches of the military, travelling nationwide and overseas to places such as; USAG Benelux, Belgium, Portugal, Dubai, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Germany. She also taught the Navy nuclear students, worked at Army installations, Air Force Bases and the Marine Bases in Washington, DC and Beaufort, South Carolina. She also worked with the Emmanuel 9 victims’ families, first responders, and supports hundreds of critical incidents nationally and overseas. She has delivered hundreds of seminars, commencement and keynote speeches for colleges, non-profit organizations, churches, and corporations. Cynthia is empathetic, effective, and a motivated professional who combines clinical experience with compassion to meet the challenges facing today’s family.

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These Women represent the Air Force as Leaders at various levels, they have many accomplishments most notable as Mothers ♥️ but they are also active in their communities, kind, educated,talented, courageous women of solid characters.

Unfortunately, they like many among us endured intimate partner abuse. We know domestic violence does not discriminate and anyone can be impacted regardless of age, gender, career status, economic standing, religion, sexual preference or physical attributes.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence please seek help within your communities, find a trusted family member or friend, or any resource online. Do not suffer in silence and know that you are NEVER alone.

Support these women by purchasing their book “My Walk Past Hell” to be released 29 April 2021.

Read their bios below:

CMSgt Kathy Knisley is a coach, leader, and mentor that prides herself on helping those around achieve their goals.  As an Active Duty service member and the Senior Enlisted Leader of a 600-person organization that supports 24,000 people she builds and grooms leaders every day.  As a Chief Master Sergeant, she is a member of the vaunted top 1% of the world’s greatest Air Force, leading her people through mission accomplishment daily.

She spends her spare time with her family and friends, traveling. She enjoys experiencing new cultures and experiences. When not traveling she invests her intellectual energy in learning more about the human condition.  

CMSgt Antrinia Cardona is an author, athletic exponent, & a certified Master Resilience Trainer, with a passion for Sexual Assault Victim and Domestic Violence Advocacy. Serving as an active-duty Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force for 23 years, Antrinia uses her testimonial platform, of having survived domestic abuse, since early childhood; as a transformational coaching experience, she now infuses in her program, to help many victims, confront their abuse and abusers; so that they can live, victoriously. Her prolific message of advocacy, coupled with her profession, has helped many service members overcome their traumatic pasts; an intention Antrinia values more than anything.

CMSgt Christina Warner is an author, advocate, business guru, and a Chief Master Sergeant, with a high propensity for helping clients, establish economy around entrepreneurial ventures. Currently servicing military personnel and many more; as the enlisted functional manager for Air Force Combat Command. She is also the principal advisor to the Senior Contracting Official, advising others on contracting policies affecting enlisted personnel. Christina proudly serves 14 bases on contracting and enlisted matters regarding quality of life, morale, health, and welfare of the contracting workforce. 

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Not all our wounds are visible. Yet invisible wounds  such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); traumatic brain injury (TBI); or other cognitive, emotional, or behavioral conditions associated with trauma have life long impacts on a persons overall well being. What is it like serving in the uniform while suffering from these invisible wounds? Is there support and help?

Listen to Shannon’s story and learn more about her journey.

Check out her bio for yourself! Shannon Cassenelli hails from Rockford, IL and has been in the Air Force for 19 years. Working out, painting, and spending time with family are a couple of the things that breathe life into her heart. She proudly serves the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program as a Mentor and Program Ambassador.

Tune in to listen to her journey from Infertility to Motherhood.

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Special needs children are often misunderstood, but if accepted teach us just how much strength and love we really do possess. This mother of 5 boys has endured many challenges as one of her children was diagnosed with specific special needs. How does raising a child with special needs impact the rest of the family? How do parents continue to serve in the Military and address these specific concerns? From initial diagnosis to inpatient care and continued development, Jenell shares her why for launching the William is Artistic Non Profit organization.

This Military wife and mother emulates taking care of people both on and off duty and is another great representation of Camouflaged Beauty.

Check out her bio for yourself!

Founder & CEO of William is Artistic, Jenell Brown is a Special Education Advocate & Master IEP Coach, residing in Hampton, VA. Jenell is actively working on a Board Certification Education Advocate certificate, from the National Special Education Advocacy Institute. She graduated from Columbia Southern University with a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health. She is a 21-year Air Force veteran still serving as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Jenell is passionate about serving families in the special needs community and assisting them with navigating through their special education journey. As Founder & CEO of her nonprofit, she plans to serve communities locally and remotely through her organization with advocacy, support, training, and resources to help them learn how to properly advocate for their children

Kick back, relax, share this episode and listen to her journey for yourself!

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Jessica Lewis, Military brat, wife and mother of 2 beautiful children with another on the way shares her story of Infertility & Decreased Ovarian Reserve. Throughout her marriage, expanding her family by having children was an important factor. At the age of 30, she received a devastating diagnosis that would make this dream seem difficult if not impossible.  Although she was diagnosed with Decreased Ovarian Reserve, she never gave up on the idea of having children.

Before becoming a full-time Military spouse, Jessica also served in the US Air Force and  before being a full-time mother, she was a nurse . She currently lives in Sicily with her husband who is active duty Air Force, and their two beautiful children. 

Tune in to listen to her journey from Infertility to Motherhood.

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This week we took a  break from the regular broadcast to give you a glimpse of the Face Behind the Brand. A few weeks after starting this podcast, we recorded this video as a blooper, a practice of sorts for me to get more comfortable speaking and being on camera.

Well in my efforts to be more transparent, I decided to dust this video off, made some quick edits and now I'm sharing it with you. As the podcast evolves, I ask that you continue this journey with me as we learn, laugh or cry from the powerful stories of our guests.

Head over to our Instagram Page  (camouflagedbeauty_) and learn more about the thought process behind the name, the truth about the logo, 5 Women of different ranks, culture & age who represent what Camouflaged Beauty truly is and much more.

Bonus Feature: This audio podcast will have an accompanying video featured on IGTV.

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