Hearts & Stripes

It's EWeek (Engineers Week)! Founded by NSPE in 1951, EWeek (February 21–27, 2021) is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.  To pay tribute, we are talking with Antimmario & Janelle Jackson, a dual engineer couple that share their message of being a team, not individuals.  Lean in as we talk through this Air Force couples toughest assignment, how they kept their marriage strong with community and faith, and how they continued to pursue careers in STEM.

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This episode of Hearts & Stripes podcast is coming off of the GY6 Show, a virtual fashion that was presented by Armed Forces Insurance and First Command.  Check out the replay at www.gy6show.com.

We are continuing the message of self love and building our confidence with Evelyn LeVasseur.  She talks about her dieting story and how she had to heal the real issues that had nothing to do with food. Evelyn shares her marriage story and although she is not military affiliated is a great resource for our community as a coach and trainer who helps busy moms reach their body goals without dieting and deprivation.

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We are excited to have a Heart to Heart with 2020-2021 Armed Forces Insurance Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Spouse of the Year, Melanie Simon.  She shares her work with wellness and an exciting new fashion and beauty project she is launching.  We dive into the impacts of personal wellness, feelings of beauty and confidence within a marriage.

The GY6 Virtual Fashion Show is presented by Armed Forces Insurance, our episode sponsor. 

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Lean in for this episode of Hearts & Stripes as we breakdown the key areas to consider when making a decision within your military marriage.  I'm encouraging you to look at decisions as opportunities to grow and that happen for you.  I'll also give you four questions to consider as you navigate the decision making process with your spouse.

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On this episode of Hearts & Stripes podcast we chat with Heather Campbell. She’s a Registered Dietitian, Speaker, Owner of Glory Nutrition and proud Military Spouse.

Heather’s mission and purpose is to use her knowledge and authenticity to educate and empower others to take pleasure in nourishing their lives. She shares her military marriage story and the truth about the sacrifices and being in survival mode. We walk through how mentor couples, prayer, commitment and facing the truth of her relationship allowed them to go from surviving to thriving. As a wife and mom she is intentional about serving others through Glory Nutrition (based on 1 Cor 10:31). She breaks down common misconceptions on nutrition and practical ways to fuel your family, your marriage and ultimately, your life.

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It's all about the B word... BUDGET! Lean in as we talk about how empowering a Marriage Budget Meeting can be to the "free spirit spender" AND the "nerdy saver". Tools to use to get on track with a budget that we've seen success with:

Dave Ramsey's Military Toolkit - Financial Peace University

Every Dollar app

Google Sheets

Budget Meetings

Starting an Opportunity Fund

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Nate and Felicia Wells are great friends of the Carroll Family and I got a chance to have a special heart to heart with them to share a unique milmarriage perspective, mil to mil. 1% of the military is mil to mil and it is a challenging position to be in, but commitment and persistent allow them to make it work.

Their Message: Be committed to each other no matter what! The military can take a lot and you can give it a lot, but at the end of the day we come home to our family and we want that to be intact.

Nate Wells is the author of "Love, Faith, and Bullets" available for purchase on Amazon. It is a collection of poetry written by Nathan Wells. It is the foretelling of his journey from High School through college and commissioning into the United States Air Force.

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Happy New Year!  Before we jump into 2021 we first need to first learn from 2020.  Our active duty get OPR & EPR evaluations.  Today we are breaking down an MPR, for marriage of course.  Be sure to download the free review here so you and your spouse can reflect on the past year. 

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We are wrapping up 2020 thinking about our marriage legacy!

As the Military Marriage Coach I focus on three key areas for couples to thrive. Identity focuses on introspection and creating confidence and awareness of self, which is the foundation of all other relationships. Marriage, of course, is a primary focus as we encourage couples to thrive in their relationship. Today we talk about the third, legacy.  Marriage legacy is based on my belief that our relationships have the power to bless others.  Throughout marriage, we should be intentional about planting seeds for the future and planning for impacts that may be felt far after we are gone.

Lean in to our discussion on the marriage legacy.

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Lean in as we hear from an inspiring military spouse who has built a strong marriage and brand.  Lakesha Cole, the Media Maven, is  is highly regarded for her ability to build powerful personal brands, increase visibility through traditional media, and ensure that women who want a seat at the table get one.  As founder of she PR, she used her advocacy efforts, media expertise, and a new life outside of the military to build upon her works as a longtime mentor helping women and moms discover how to convert their interests and skills into a profitable business.   She is an author, speaker and 2014 AFI Military Spouse of the Year who now focuses specifically on the empowerment and the rising influence of women through PR. 

How does an internationally know business woman of a veteran family that has graced the screen and covers of the TODAY show, NBC, EBONY, Military.com and Military Family Magazine maintain the spark in her relationship?  Self-respect, self-worth and setting healthy boundaries is Lakesha's secrete sauce to her personal and professional success.  Listen in and her it from the Media Maven herself!

Connect with Lakesha Cole at  lakeshacole.com or on IG www.instagram.com/lakeshacole.pr

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