Mission: Milspouse Podcast

Join Mission: Milspouse Director of Podcast Production, KateLynn Heavilon as she interviews author David Preston. David graduated ” from Daphne High School in Daphne, Alabama in 1999. He attended Faulkner State Community College and the University of South Alabama, where he majored in Political Science. David has been a Business Owner, political columnist and Reporter. He ran for City Council in Daphne, Alabama at age 19 in 2000, loosing to an entrenched incumbent by less than 200 votes. David currently resides in Mobile, Alabama with his four dogs, Moonpie, Sampson Beauregard, Starla Grace, and Ziva. For fun, David likes to write and visit historical places and about learn about new people.

David’s debut novel, Unknown Soldier: World War tells the real life stories of the Alabama 167th National Guard unit’s service leading up to and during World War 1 in a fictional setting. Many of the men’s stories from World War 1 are lost in the books of history and over-shadowed by wars before and after, but these stories still deserve to be told. David is also currently working on other books and expanding his military stories into a series.

David Preston has graciously offered to give away a signed copy of his novel/book Unknown Soldier: World War 1. To enter the giveaway, leave the comment “Gone but never forgotten” on Davids’s podcast episode on any of the Mission:Milspouse social channels. The giveaway will close October 2nd, 2024.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, KateLynn Heavilon speaks with Heather Campbell on the topic of food insecurity. Heather is a Registered Dietitian, Air Force Spouse, and mom of 3. While moving with the military, Heather and her family experienced financial hardship and food insecurity when she couldn’t find work at their remote duty station. Her professional expertise in family and pediatric nutrition helped her family find solutions and she ultimately started teaching to other military families experiencing similar hardships. Now, as a recognized subject matter expert, Heather uses her professional expertise and lived experience to advocate for 1 in 4 military families burdened with food insecurity. As a nationally recognized leader, Heather has worked with members of Congress, military leaders, military spouses, local communities, and nonprofits. She is a sought-after speaker and writer who motivates action from others who are looking to create impact in their community. Connect with Heather via social media @GloryNutrition on Instagram, and Heather S Campbell- Advocacy Efforts on LinkedIn.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Heather Campbell. We greatly appreciate your support, as we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Jen McDonald. Jen is an award winning author with two published books, has features in anthologies, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Stars and Stripes, Military.com, Red Book, and Good Housekeeping. She also hosted the Milspouse Matters Podcast for more than 5 years. With more than 3 decades as a military spouse she leans on those experiences to provide support and empathy to military spouses. Jen is also a mother of four and grandmother who has now settled down in Texas and started a new adventure in fiction writing. Connect with Jen via social media @MilspouseMatters, @JenMcDonald88, @JenMcDonaldWriter  or via her websites: http://www.milspousematters.com ; http://www.jen-mcdonald.com

Jen is offering two book bundles to our listeners! There are two ways to enter the giveaway: You can email us at [email protected] with ” Milspouse Matters ” or ” You Are Not Alone ” in the subject line, or by commenting ” Milspouse Matters ” or ” You Are Not Alone ” on any of our posts regarding this episode on our social media channels. If you are selected as one of the winners you will have the choice of receiving BOTH of her books in print or Kindle edition.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Jen McDonald. Don’t forget the amazing giveaway opportunity that Jen has just for you! Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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Join Mission: Milspouse Deputy Director of Marketing, Lindsey Rauch as she interviews Dr. Lisa Dunne  Author, Speaker, President of Chula Vista Christian University and Founder of the Academic Rescue Mission.

Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience. She holds a Ph.D. in human development, as well as two Master’s degrees. Dr. Dunne is the author of several books, including The Multigenerational Marketplace, a guide to developing Christian communication competencies in the workplace, The Science of Social Influence, a primer on media’s insidious influence on identity, and Relating through the Lifespan, a Christian perspective on lifespan development and intergenerational mentoring. Her podcast is The Communication Architect (available on iTunes and Spotify), and her weekly radio show MindsetMatters can be heard every Saturday at 10:30pm on KPraise Radio. Her latest book, Outsourced: Why America’s Kids Need an Education Revolution, is available at OutsourcedTheBook.com and on Amazon. She has been married to her British husband, Adrian, for 33 years. They have two intelligent and compassionate homeschool graduates, Ethan and Cymone, who are their true résumé. Dr. Dunne finds great joy in coaching and teaching all generations, helping them discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives. ​

Connect with Dr. Dunne: www.AcademicRescueMission.com; http://www.CVCU.us

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Dr. Lisa Dunne.  As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Anna Larson from Milspouse Transition. Anna Larson is an entrepreneur, copywriter, digital marketer, marketing strategist. Her newest adventure is the creation of a transition program designed specifically for military spouses, it is called Milspouse Transition. Milspouse Transition was created when a library card brought a military spouse to her knees in the hunt to find answers specific to military spouses in the process of transition from Active Duty to civilian life.  Anna is also passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses, she hosts a short coffee chat live stream of best practices for small businesses, monthly events for The Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE), and live streams twice monthly to provide community, conversation and support for military spouses with Spouse Link. She has also been featured in various publications, podcasts, and live streams.

Milspouse Transition is on a mission to help military spouses around the world navigate successfully out of active duty military life and on to finding new adventures. They do this by providing tools, resources, information, and community to support every military spouse the way they need it.

Get in touch with Anna and her resources at: https://milspousetransition.com/

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Anna Larson. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In today’s episode, Lindsey Rauch our Deputy Director of Marketing, will share with us an interview with Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation. In his interview today, Ken will share the latest on Fisher House’s work supporting military families, and how to support military families beyond the military holidays. The Fisher House is best known for its network of 97 comfort homes where families of wounded, injured or ill service members and veterans can stay at no cost while their loved one receives treatment far from home.

As Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, Ken has dedicated his life to service. He is a business leader and philanthropist with an unwavering dedication to serving those who have served our country. As a partner of Fisher Brothers, Ken presides over the daily operations, managing and leasing of one of the country’s most successful family-owned real estate development and management companies. Ken is strongly committed to serving our military community as he carries on his Great Uncle, Zach Fisher’s, legacy as chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation.

In addition to these roles, Ken currently serves as co-chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and served as the chairman of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida. Ken attended Ithaca College and received an honorary Doctorate of Commercial Science from the University in May 2016, among other recognitions including being named one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report. Most recently, he received the West Point Association of Graduates’ Sylvanus Thayer Award for 2022. Additional distinctions form a long list of honors from organizations including the United States Marine Corps, the Department of Defense, the Department of Veteran Affairs, HillVets, the Friends of the Vietnam Memorial, and many others.

Listeners, if you would like to learn more about the Fisher House Foundation and their work on supporting military families, you can connect with them LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook or on their website.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Amie Fisher speaks with Moni Jefferson, the founder and CEO of AMSE, The Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs. Moni Jefferson is an innovator committed to social impact. An active duty Air Force Spouse and accomplished multi-venture entrepreneur specializing in public relations, marketing strategy, business development, and community building. Moni is known for advocating for military spouse entrepreneurs and international speakers across local and national venues. Since 2014 Moni has helped build and scale multiple military spouse programs. Moni was invited to the White House and featured in Military Spouse magazine on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, Inc., and Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneurs for her work.

Her most recent venture as the CEO and Founder of AMSE since 2019 has helped over 10k + military spouses all around the globe to start, scale, and sustain their businesses. AMSE is the first fully digital military spouse entrepreneur program and platform with education, community, digital masterclasses, resources, national partners, and more. It was built by military spouse entrepreneurs for military spouse entrepreneurs. AMSE was inducted into the DOD’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) in its first year for its work and impact on the military spouse community and the Spouse Ambassador Network part of Dr. Biden’s Joining Forces Initiative. Moni is offering a free two week access to AMSE for our listeners, if you own a business or would like to start one this is the place for you! Visit https://amseagency.com/membership to sign up. You can connect with Moni at the following: EMAIL: [email protected]; Website: amseagency.com; IG: www.instagram.com/monijefferson / @amseagency; FB: www.facebook.com/monijefferson / @amseagency; Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moni-jefferson/ @amseagency; Twitter: @monijefferson / @theamseagency

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Moni Jefferson. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Allison Davidson from Crashpad Connections. Allison has been with her husband, Peter, since 2017. Allison’s best friend introduced them at Columbus AFB where her husband was in Peter’s UPT class. Since then they have been stationed in Mississippi, North Carolina, England, and Texas. They have two kids Avery (4) and Miles (1.5) and three pets: Zoey, Goose, and Phoenix. Allison is an avid Disney fan and loves to travel. When she’s not helping clients find a home at their next training location, she’s either baking, reading, or doing a Peloton class. In this episode Allison will dive into how Crashpad Connections can help your family during temporary duty assignments, during a PCS transition and more. 

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Allison Davidson. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Holly Vega of Military Hearts Matter.  Holly Vega is a connector and a supporter, striving daily to connect military families to resources while supporting military spouses to collaborate to pursue their dreams. She is a heart health advocate and believes that education is the key to personal and professional growth. She is a Marine Corps spouse, and a proud mother of three kids, when she is not tending to her small farm, “Sweet Tea Island,”you will find her volunteering or planning an event. In 2020, Vega officially co-founded a non-profit organization, Military Hearts Matter (“MHM”). Together with a board, volunteers, and ambassadors of military spouses and veterans, the organization is paving the way to fully support the military heart community.

Holly shares about the mission of Military Hearts Matter and her military experience.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Holly Vega. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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Join Kathleen Palmer (KP), the Mission: Milspouse Director of Content as she speaks to the military spouses about raising military children AKA brats.  As a mom and military spouse herself, KP has hands on experience navigating the ups and downs of parenting in a military family as you move around the globe. Please raise a glass of your favorite beverage and remind yourself even the smallest task completed is still a victory to be celebrated!

Thank you for tuning in to this special mini episode with Kathleen Palmer. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to [email protected] or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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