Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth – Details, episodes & analysis

214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qeXZu6FrNys

And that's a wrap for Season 9 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! As Jen focuses on other business endeavors, she expresses how she found this short season very gratifying. She reflects on why she started the show in the summer of 2019 and how her motivations have evolved throughout the seasons. She addresses a commonly asked question about her personal story and association with the military. She expresses gratitude and invites the listener to stay in touch with "Inside the Fort by US VetWealth" at https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portal

SEASON 10 AIRS SUMMER 2025! Until then, take care and happy holidays, all!

MENTIONED RESOURCES

• 027: Gold Star Daughter Jen Amos Returns to the Military Community 20+ Years Later After Losing Her Father https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/027
• 047: Season 3 Trailer of Holding Down the Fort Podcast with Gold Star Daughter, Veteran Spouse and Host Jen Amos https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/047
• BONUS: "The families of our fallen deserve to have their loved one's story told and preserved for future generations." Gold Star Family's Day with Dennis Schroader https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/bonus-2021-09-26
• 109: "You can support someone, but ultimately, they have to want to get that help themselves." Gold Star Families and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Leslie McCaddon https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/109
• Silent Soul: The MM1 Alfonso Apdal Amos Story (The Price of Freedom Chronicles - Cold War Era) https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/alfonso-apdal-amos
• Public presentation MM1 Alfonso Apdal Amos' book https://www.facebook.com/share/p/e7S55XLYUt9Nw4js/

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/2024notablesmemag/24

We're also excited to be featuring replays of the "Take A Knee" Live...

213: Resilience, Growth, and Community Building with Keyani Washington & Kenneth Gay

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/byx1FJGPh0c

Jen Amos checks in with past guests from The Rosie Network, Keyani Washington and Kenneth Gay. Together, they share their experiences, challenges, and rewarding moments in helping military-connected entrepreneurs through the Service2CEO program. They share updates on their business endeavors, and they highlight the benefits of leveraging opportunities like podcasts for marketing purposes.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• 153: "Put on your freaking shoes and walk." Keyani Washington's Journey From Hairstylist to Skin & Hair Wellness https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/153
• 161: "You only get one life to live. Whatever brings you life and energy, do it." Dr. Kenneth Gay's complementary careers in the military and education https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/161

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/2024notablesmemag/24

We're also excited to be featuring replays of the "Take A Knee" Live Show with US VetWealth Founder & CEO Scott R. Tucker and Blue Water Advisors CEO Mike Wallace, which discusses career progression for military retirees. Tune in every Thursday!

Our main sponsor, US VetWealth, proudly offers Life Insurance and Annuity Strategies for The High-Income Military Retiree. Let's help you capitalize on your above-average health and substantial income-earning potential for post-military life. For a free consultation, https://usvetwealth.com/

In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, former co-host Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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204: Iman McDonnaugh-Brown Blends Trinidadian Heritage and Family Values with Her Entrepreneurial Spirit

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/06dSrIdvVXE

How does your cultural heritage influence your personal and professional life? For Iman McDonnaugh-Brown, she shares her journey from a modeling career to founding "We Are Wonderfully Made," a business that celebrates her Trinidadian heritage through natural and flavorful pepper sauces.

As a military spouse, Iman navigates the complexities of frequent moves and building a business that reflects her family's legacy. Moreover, Iman opens up about the profound impact of losing her son, Andreas Darius Brown, and how this personal tragedy has deepened her commitment to family, resilience, and making a positive impact through her entrepreneurial ventures. Listen in as Iman discusses the power of embracing one's roots, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the enduring strength of family bonds in the face of loss.

Resources Mentioned:

• http://wawmsauce.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/wawmsauce/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

• Learn about The Price of Freedom Foundation, which is dedicated to serving Gold Star Families by telling the stories of their cherished fallen: https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/
• Read about Jen's family history and story about her father in the book, Silent Soul: The MM1 Alfonso Apdal Amos Story (The Price of Freedom Chronicles - Cold War Era) https://a.co/d/2BobnNH

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/2024notablesmemag/24

We're also excited to be featuring replays of the "Take A Knee" Live Show with US VetWealth Founder & CEO Scott R. Tucker and

Hey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! We're adding this note on the top of the show notes to keep you up-to-date with the show. Connect with Jen Amos and get bonus content when you subscribe to our private podcast show, Inside the Fort by US VetWealth, at http://insidethefort.com/

Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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117: "It's not okay to feel burned out." Maximizing your high-performance potential with an efficient, sustainable and scientifically sound approach with Louise Valentine

Louise Valentine from episode 88 returns to update us on her and her family's health conditions, her new health and wellness strategies, and how high performance is not just limited to athletes. She shares how military spouses can benefit from the Badass Breakthrough Academy, what is the "strategic hustle" game plan, common myths and misconceptions that were told by the wellness industry, and much more.

Louise Valentine is an award-winning health and performance coach, best-selling author, competitive athlete, fierce military spouse, and leader within the wellness industry. She was the 2020 Outstanding Health Education Specialist of the Year and in Disrupt Magazine’s Top 10 Performance Coaches to Watch in 2021.

Connect with Louise Valentine

• https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellness/
• https://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness
• https://www.facebook.com/louise.valentine.779
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-valentine-mph
• Louise’s FREE health education blog: https://www.teamvalentineproject.com

Resources

• Badass Breakthrough Academy, a virtual health and performance academy that helps everyday athletes and wellness warriors master the game-changing ability to maximize their mind-body performance when it matters most! http://badassbreakthroughacademy.com/
• Gain access to Louise’s FREE ADVANCED TRAINING “Maximize Your High-Performance Potential with an Efficient, Sustainable & Scientifically Sound Approach” https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/
• Ep. 088: Simple steps to take on any challenge and tackle self-doubt with Louise Valentine https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/088
• The Art of Breaking Through: Five Simple Steps to Take on Any Challenge & Tackle Self-Doubt - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KJK2M3K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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116: "It's hard to feel like you're taking care of the family when you are not the breadwinner." Exploring post-military life as a male military spouse with Keith Hayden

Veteran, Military Spouse, and “Multi-Passionate” Author & Podcaster Keith Hayden is ready to take the last five years of his post-military life and online efforts to pursue entrepreneurship. He shares how Scott Tucker's book, Veteran Wealth Secrets, was the wake up call he needed to start networking and actively put his personal mission statement into action. He candidly shares how finances doesn't necessarily translate into post-military life, the challenges of getting his voice heard (as well as his other #mandependent peers) amongst the military spouse community, his latest projects, and much more.

Connect with Keith Hayden

• https://keithhayden.net/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-h-62b98049/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLtV5pqNYG0zYn040Kl-Fg
• https://twitter.com/kh_author

Resources

• Keith's novel Cereus & Limnic: https://keithhayden.net/cereus-limnic-novel/
• Keith's Language Book: The Tower of Babbling - Learn a Language - Keith Hayden
• Scott Tucker's Book: Veteran Wealth Secrets

Listen to the Cereus & Limnic audio drama on Keith's website: https://keithhayden.net/claudiobookpodcast/

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iqQ66Tn2HJrWFNNymOc58?si=xM4erOSoTnSpfUwthtslqw&dl_branch=1
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cereus-limnic-episodic-audiobook/id1578766187
• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/aa45da6b-8bba-413f-a2f2-ebd9433f88ea/CEREUS--LIMNIC-EPISODIC-AUDIOBOOK
• Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2VyZXVzLWxpbW5pYy1hdWRpb2Jvb2sv
• Stitcher:

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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115: "Transition is a mindset." Providing free comprehensive educational resources and opportunities with Jai Salters

Naval Officer, Founder of ACT NOW Education and Spirit of Bob Hope recipient Jai Salters has been mentally retired for the last 10 years, despite still being on active duty. He reflects on how and why he attained 14-15 certifications within a year and a half, the catalyst to starting ACT NOW Education, the importance of doing your due diligence for transition, and resources that military spouses can take advantage of today.

Connect with Jai Salters

• https://www.actnoweducation.com/ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-salters 

Resources

• Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ACTNOWEDUCATION/ (inquire about their private Facebook Group)
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actnoweducation/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-now-education/ 
• American Corporate Partners (ACP) https://www.acp-usa.org/
• LinkedIn Free 1-year Premium subscription https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform 
• Onward to Opportunity (O2O) - Career Training - Institute for Veterans and Military Families https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/career-training/about-o2o/ 
• Vets2Industry - https://vets2industry.org/
• #LinkedInMilCity - https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedinmilcity/ 

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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114: "Answering the question, 'What is my purpose?' is key to agile employment." Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment with Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker

In partnership with the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) by Hiring Our Heroes, The City of Norfolk and South University, Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker present, "Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment." In this workshop, they offer knowledge, education and resources to spouses seeking a fulfilling and purposeful career that is flexible and mobile to their lifestyle. They also share their company, US VetWealth, as an example to their secret formula.

Listen to the replay now or watch the video replay while getting FREE access to the toolkit at https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/

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September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more.

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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113: “Seeking out help brought a lot of change, not only in my professional life, but in my emotional well-being.” Local networking and professional volunteerism with Kyra Seeley

Like many new military spouses, Kyra Seeley struggled with employment and making new connections while living in a new area. Fortunately, Kyra was able to quickly gain some volunteer experience thanks to It’s A Military Life, inevitably helping her get hired at a highly recognized non-profit organization. She shares the latest happenings with It’s a Military Life, the anticipation of her wedding celebration, and how to make sure that you feel loved and connected within your community.

For It’s a Military Life’s latest programs, visit https://itsamilitarylife.org/ 

• http://facebook.com/itsamilitarylife
• http://instagram.com/itsamilitarylife
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-military-life/
• http://twitter.com/itsamil_life
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTskcxXPWDN29o2oBpDjGcg
• https://www.pinterest.com/itsamilitarylife/boards/

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September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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112: "Spouses transitioning needs to be a conversation. Military transition is a two-person event." A space to discuss the cumulative effect of military life with Jen Pasquale

Seasoned Spouse, Founder of Pride & Grit and the Evolve Retreat Jen Pasquale returns to reflect on her ninth move, the "cumulative effect" of military life, and the value of community building through conversation. She shares her experience running Evolve Retreat for its first year, how we can lessen the weight of military life, her primary focus to serve seasoned spouses, and much more.

Connect with Jen Pasquale

• https://www.prideandgrit.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/prideandgrit
• https://www.instagram.com/prideandgrit/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/
• https://twitter.com/PrideandG

Resources

• Episode 064: Creating connection and conversation amongst seasoned military spouses with Jennifer Pasquale https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/064

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September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy...

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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111: "Healing comes from finding meaning and purpose in the loss." Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month with Dr. Nikki Watkins and Heather Wilson

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Dr. Nikki Watkins and Heather Wilson vulnerably share their personal experiences, their advocacy work in honor of their losses, and encouraging advice to military family members on grieving and healing.

Dr. Nikki Watkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the Clinic Director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, and author of You Are Not Alone: Rediscovering Faith in God After Infant Loss. Heather Wilson is the Outreach Manager at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at The Up Center and the Founder of Kennedy’s Angel Gowns.

Resources:

• Kennedy’s Angel Gowns https://kennedysangelgowns.org/
• 5K Angel Run event October 16th, 2021 https://kennedysangelgowns.org/5k-angel-run/
• Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD https://vvsd.net/cohenclinicsandiego/
• Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at The Up Center https://www.theupcenter.org/cohenclinic/
• You Are Not Alone: Rediscovering Faith in God After Infant Loss by Dr. Nikki Watkins LMFT https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0785NY7XF&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_77G5MB1Q093N19M302ZM
• The Silent Grief of Infant Loss by Dr. Nikki Watkins https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Oz-2pLnygW1RI_W_tQZsFqLCAXMzjNIf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116343172479719843331&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Empty Cradle https://www.emptycradle.org/
• GriefShare https://www.griefshare.org/

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