December 17, 2025

Don't Be Scared to Leave Your Small Town Behind! Blue-Collar Start, Navy-Paid PA School & Leading with Humility (Ft. LT Loren Coontz, Navy PA & Content Creator)

1 hour 10 minutes

If you go on Loren Coontz’s Instagram, you see a stylish blonde making time for fitness, friends, travel, cute outfits, and life in downtown San Diego. But there’s so much more beneath the surface. Loren embodies the depth, drive, and curiosity of young women today, figuring things out while striving to make more of their lives and have an impact on others. She could have done anything with her life, but she chose to serve as a U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps Officer.

In this episode, Loren vulnerably shares her journey from a hardworking blue-collar family in small-town Ohio to serving her country and building a global platform that inspires others. She shares the realities behind what you see online, her day-to-day responsibilities, the stress of being an officer, and the challenge of balancing caring for others while being kind to herself. She also talks about the leap it took to join the Navy and how that decision has transformed her life.

Loren discusses developing as a leader and blending the softness of her personality with the firmness required as a Naval officer. She also explains the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) vs. the Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP), both of which fund medical students and come with service commitments but work differently and offer similar total value; the difference is how you get it. Loren shares practical tips for navigating these programs and pursuing a meaningful career while serving.

Her story is a testament to women who want to rise above circumstances, embrace leadership, and make a difference. Through transparency, humor, and insight, Loren shows that leadership and compassion can go hand in hand, inspiring others to embrace both service and self.
Connect with Loren:
Instagram: @lorencoontz
TikTok: @lolo.jaycie
YouTube: @lolo.jaycie

Navy Medicine Scholarship Info: https://www.navy.com/careers-benefits/careers/medical

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