Retired commander Majorie Eastman is not a career politician. Yet, this mom, Army intelligence officer, and award-winning author decided to run for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat.

Why?

Having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Eastman's decade-long commitment to defending our country speaks for itself.

How does she plan on shaking things up as a D.C. outsider if elected? And why is she running? Eastman reveals all in this SheVentures exclusive.

P.S. Eastman is the only veteran in the North Carolina GOP primary field. Plus she's the mother of a little boy who beat cancer. Her down-to-earth pragmatism is refreshing.

• 1:47 Eastman shares the defining moment when she decided to enter the Senate race.
• 4:34 Why should undecideds cast a vote for Marjorie Eastman?
• 5:53 What Eastman thinks it will take for a divided America to move forward.
• 10:24 Eastman delves into how socialism could be a threat to health care.
• 13:24 Eastman envisions her first 90 days as senator.
• 16:23 How will independents identify with her on the Republican ticket?
• 19:33 Does Eastman feel Gen Z has what it takes to effectively be political leaders?