As summer 2020 commenced in this never-ending year from hell, the Sisterhood of Mother B wanted to discuss racism together on Waypoints. Our group is white - and the burden is on all of us to use our voices, perspectives, and this platform for change. This podcast is awkward and it's humbling, but without forcing ourselves out of our comfort zones, real change won't happen. So join us as we get uncomfortable, learn, and work on getting it right - not being right. And please reach out with comments, ideas, corrections, additions, or reactions.

Please join Shannon and Jeannette as they talk with Trishette (Hall) Neville, USNA '97, about racism, gender, and leadership at USNA and in the military. About the hanging of Confederate flags in Bancroft Hall. About isolation. About how complex and deep racism is, and how the fight against it can be subordinated to other causes. About loneliness and resilience. And, a little bit, about how drill seems like it would be cool but really it isn't. Unless it's not at USNA. Then it's cool. (Or not.)

In episode 24, amidst the turmoil that is 2020, '98er and track star extraordinaire Regina Ware Dixon joins Jenn and Jeannette to talk about USNA, race, the Navy, roommates, and gender... and what, how, and where we can learn if we want to make changes to our world. Also, the Kearsarge was problematic in summer 1996. And we need to check our assumptions. Join us...

In episode 23, Kate and Jeannette interview Phoebe Kotlikoff and Will Harris, both members of USNA Class of 98+15, both submarine officers, and married to each other. Please join us as we talk about breaking submarines (don't ask Kate and Jeannette to explain that part), dual-mil challenges and rewards, allyship and advocacy, and the work we still have to do. And join Kate and Jeannette in celebrating fellow nerds - we must unite!

In this episode, Jenn and Jeannette get to talk with Midshipman 1/c Taylor Sparks, USNA '20, about leadership and resilience in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. The Sisterhood of Mother B salutes the Class of 2020 as they embark upon their careers in a new normal - and without the kind of sendoff that the rest of us had. And because we are amateurs, Jeannette accidentally hit a button that made her voice sound weird partway into the podcast...and can't figure out how to fix it. So - Enjoy!

COVID-19 occupies our every thought these days. The Sisterhood is considering how to best use our platform during this crisis, and how to support, connect, and engage as we all pivot to this new reality. While we regroup and chart out our path, we wanted to share Part II from our dual-military episode. We recorded it just before the virus became a reality inside the U.S.. Hopefully giving Jeannette and Kate a microphone and letting them grind their axes distracts everyone for a bit. Take care and stay safe...

In episode 20, Kate and Jeannette read stories and comments from our listeners about what it's like to be dual-military... and because we can't keep our opinions to ourselves, we grind some axes as well. Come join us as we complain, vent, laugh, and in general agree that the pain is worth it...

In Episode 19, classmates Misty, Jenn, and Jeannette explore the wonders of Surf and Turf in King Hall, flying frigates, roommate Bingo, the Mystery of the French Fries, and - on a more serious note - discuss the heart-wrenching duties that redefine our lives as leaders. Please join us!

For this episode, Jenn and Jeannette - who were TBS and flight school roommates - interview another set of roommates, Christine Bath-Zachery and Lynne Smith Driscoll, both class of 1990. Chris was Jenn's sponsor mom, and graduates from the late 90s might remember Lynne, who played an integral role in the USNA admissions process for those classes. Chris and Lynne finish each other's sentences, discuss how they supported each other both at USNA and beyond, and tell stories that might remind listeners of their own days at USNA and roommates and friends near and far.

In Episode 17, we continue with our interviews with women of the 90s, starting with Samanthia Rousos-Gage, member of the class of 1991. Please join us as we explore with Samanthia what it was like to serve in a time of incredible change for the Navy, and learn about what it's like to start at USNA as a non-swimmer only to become a Master's swimmer later in life. Beat Army!