This week we turn the podcast spotlight to an incredible story of resilience and triumph with disabled army veteran, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Major Jas Boothe.  Having survived a military career-ending illness, depression, and homelessness all while navigating single motherhood Jas dug deep to find a way to turn each tragedy into triumph. Instead of allowing her life experience to get her down, instead, she asked - "What's next?" and started her own non-profit, ‘Final Salute Inc’ which raised over $4 Million to provide homeless veterans with housing. That resilience now has her positioned as an entrepreneur with a skincare line focused on helping women focus on self-care.

 

Tune in to hear this amazingly inspiring story of tragedy that led to a spiritual journey of self-love and belief.

 

About today's Speaker:

 

Jas Boothe is a Chicago Native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation. She deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns. Her entire military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. Jas also features in the 2017 documentary "Served Like a Girl" (http://servedlikeagirl.com/), produced by Lysa Heslov. Boothe holds a BA in Mass Communications from Mississippi Valley State University and dual MAs in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University.

 

Numerous recognitions include:

Oprah Winfrey and Toyota Standing Ovation

US Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service Award

People Magazine Hero Among Us

CNN Hero

America Red Cross Tiffany Circle - Distinguished Woman Warrior Award

Redbook Magazine - We Learn From Her

 

Skincare website https://www.ajna-awakening.com/ChiefSpiritualityOfficer.html

Non-Profit https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/Founder.html

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jas-boothe/30/7a/33

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JasBoothe1