To continue our Women’s History Month series, this week we’re joined by Marie Watkins, the first female infantry commander in Missouri. Unlike many of us, Marie has always known what her dream job is. But the role didn’t exist for her. In this episode, Marie walks us through her rise to infantry commander despite many roadblocks and how important it is to use your voice to be an advocate for yourself. 

2:50 - How Marie reconnected with her high school sweetheart 

4:17 - Why she chose infantry

7:27 - How Marie lead a unit of 200 men

9:48 - What it means to be the first 

14:01 - How Marie built her confidence

19:10 - Speed round

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