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Freedom Battle Buddies of Color Dr. Ann James
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Freedom is not a destination..it’s a journey. The Freedom Battle Buddies of Color Podcast, hosted by Air Force Veteran, Dr. Ann James, shines a bright light on and gives voice to women veterans of color and those that support us. Listen in as remarkable women of color from various walks of life, enthusiastically share their freedom journeys during and after military service, while also providing doses of encouragement to live life freely. Join us as we chat about financial freedom, lifestyle freedom and everything in-between.
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46. Crystal Ellington: Diversity Is Key/Be Seen and Heard
In her desire to carry-on her family legacy of military service, Crystal decided to join the military. She saw it not only as a way to pass on a legacy of service to her son, but it also provided her the opportunity to realize her full potential. In an male dominated occupation, Crystal served as a helicopter mechanic in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.Upon transitioning as a combat veteran, Crystal leverages her time in the military to ensure that those that have served ...
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45: Flesha Myricks: Women of Service, Being of Service(Military Sorority Edition)
Happy Founder's Week to the Elite Professionals of Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Incorporated. Founded on April 4th 2011 by two friends, Kappa Epsilon Psi (KEΨ) strives to continue building relationships and establishing chapters on every U.S military installation and in local communities throughout the world. KEΨ’s mission is to Honor past service members, Unite present female service members, and Mentor future leadership of our Armed Forces. Listen ...
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44. Makissa Lewis: My Seester Inc.
Makissa is a proud veteran having served 11 years in the United States Army to include one combat tour to Iraq. Her experiences includes helping train Iraqi law enforcement and firefighters on how to safely treat and transport injured women. Always challenging herself, Makissa ended her military career and decided to pursue a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration. She went on to serve as the first National Educational Director for the nonprofit, National Women Ve...
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43. Jackson Drumgoole II: Building Bridges For Foster Youth
As a teenager, this 25 year Army veteran, Jackson realized that the way he was living his life didn’t match up with the man he wanted to become which led him to join the Army after initially serving 2 years in the Air Force. Based on his work with military fathers during his multiple deployments to Iraq, Jackson was awarded GQ magazine’s Father of the Year. However, it was the community response to his first book, They Call Me Daddy: A Diary of a Dysfunctional Father, that launche...
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42: Ditch Your Debt For Good
As a Certified Financial Counselor and Coach, Dr. Ann has helped 100+ military and veterans individuals and families take command of their finances so they can live life freely and to the fullest.Sign-up for complimentary training workshop here>>> https://bit.ly/ditchyourdebt4goodSupport the Show.Grab a free copy of my Interactive Spend Plan that does the math for you!https://bit.ly/interactivespendplanSchedule Your Freedom Chat: https://calendly.com/freedombattlebuddies/freedom-chat...