The SmarterWellth Podcast

Can You Be a Great Mom and a Great Leader? Featuring Lt. Col. Sidney Roberts


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Whether you're a woman juggling leadership and motherhood, or someone needing a little inspiration to keep going—this episode will hit home.


In this episode of The SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Roberts—a Black Hawk pilot, military mom, and fierce advocate for women in leadership.


⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome + Meet Lt. Col. Sidney Roberts

01:20 - Growing Up an Army Brat

03:45 - How She Became a Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot

05:00 - Leading Under Pressure: The Realities of Command

07:12 - Lessons From Deployment and Marriage

09:43 - Juggling Motherhood and Military Life

12:20 - Her ROTC Role and Shaping Future Leaders

15:47 - Why Resilience Looks Different for Everyone

18:10 - The Struggle of “Doing It All” as a Military Mom

20:44 - Advice for Military Families Navigating Change

25:00 - Choosing the Right Partner (and Support System)

27:30 - Building Community Through Military Life

32:00 - What Veterans Bring to the Civilian Workforce

34:10 - Final Thoughts: Grit, Grace, and Being Present


📲 Connect with Lt. Col. Sidney Roberts

https://armyrotc.uark.edu/About_Army_ROTC/


#WomenInLeadership #MilitaryMom #BlackHawkPilot #MilitaryFamilies #LeadershipLessons #Resilience #WomensWellness

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The SmarterWellth PodcastBy Jill Hummert