23 episodes
Uncle Sam's Daughter DIME
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As I began my journey of healing as I shared my stories with some, I quickly realized that my experience in the military was not as unique as I had thought. It took me over a decade to realize that there were many other women (and also some men) who shared a similar story of military sexual trauma, discrimination, abuse, and intimidation among many other things. I couldn’t understand why this was happening and why these things were allowed. Our voices were squandered due to coercion, the lack of someone willing to listen and believe us, or just the plain feeling of hopelessness. Throughout my journey in the military, it often felt like I was a second-class citizen, as a woman, and especially as a black woman. When people found out that I was in the military they seemed so shocked as their picture of a soldier was usually a white man or even a man of any color but rarely a woman, especially a woman of color.
When we look at how the military is compromised, we can see that more and more women are entering the service. According to Pew Research, “Women in this decade have made up a much greater share of the active-duty military than they have at any time in U.S. history. Among the ranks of the enlisted, 14% are now women (up from 2% in 1973), and among commissioned officers, 16% are now women, compared with 4% in 1973.” Although women are not a large percentage of the military, we do exist. We matter. Our stories matter.
Uncle Sam's Daughter is a podcast that was created to ensure that our voices are heard. Women that I know of who have served have a level of tenacity and strength that is like none other. We have made the same sacrifices and given the same dedication as our male counterparts and therefore we deserve the same opportunities to be heard.
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We Are All Capable!
Join us as we talk with Marine veteran Leah. Leah takes us on her journey of heartbreak, betrayal, and hopelessness during her journey of redemption. At every turn, when it looks as though no one would believe her, there's a new obstacle thrown in her way. She tries to move on with her life, and at the most unexpected moment, she receives a heartbreaking yet redeeming phone call. She knew there would still be a long road ahead, but her perseverance and faith kept her strong and willing to stay the course.
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"I Was In Charge Of My Happiness!"
HAPPY VETEREN'S DAY!!! WELCOME TO SEASON 4
On this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, we have a conversation with DeCarla Gardner, a veteran who shares her intriguing story about motherhood before, during, and after her service. DeCarla grew up in a military family, giving her a unique life perspective. Though she never thought of serving in the military herself, it eventually became an option that she chose to move forward in her life. However, she had to make a sacrifice that she never intended to. But that sacrifice was something she needed to fulfill the missing piece of her life.
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The Carma Connection
In this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, I speak with US AirForce veteran, Carma Connor-Marroquin. Carma served 7 yrs in the Airforce and U.S. Public Health Service for 14 yrs.
Carma is a dietitian of 28 years, and she transferred from the USAF to the US Public Health Service because they were downsizing my career field. While serving at Tyndall AFB, she ran the nutrition programming for the base and won the CGO of the quarter award, which got her a ride in an F-15. She is the mother of two children and started a business creating online courses that share the knowledge she has gained through her career and life. She is the owner of The Carma Connection. She has also created a free goal-setting challenge, The Distinguished Life Challenge, which is for military and veteran women.
More information about the podcast or to be a guest, please visit us at
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Women Veterans Alliance with Melissa Washington
In this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, I speak with Melissa Washington who is the creator and owner of the Women Veterans Alliance. Women Veterans Alliance is a woman, disabled veteran-owned small business, that was founded in 2015, by Melissa A. Washington a Navy Veteran who saw a need to bring women veterans together to equip, empower and encourage each other.
I discuss with Melissa what it's like to create and sustain an organization of women veterans across the country. Please join me as we discuss the importance of fellowship and uplifting each other as women veterans.
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"If I can do this, I can do anything!"
In this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter, I speak with Dr. Carla Kent regarding her life before and after the military. Dr. Kent shares her journey as a mother while trying to figure out her next move and her career. Although she never really planned it, she is now working in the educational field as a Vice Principal in the Public School System. This wonderful mother of 5 shares some lessons learned while appreciating her blessings such as being selected to work at The Pentagon. During this time she was young, extremely early in her career, and one of the very few females in such a coveted arena.
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Women Matter
On this episode of Uncle Sam's Daughter-The Podcast, I will be speaking with Army Veteran, Addie Mattox. Mrs. Mattox is a retired US Army 1st SGT and currently serves as the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Women Veterans Program Administrators. Addie and I discussed the transition from military back into the civilian sector and the struggle of starting a career and the lack if mentorship. As Addie discusses her career after the military, she guides us through her journey of where she's at in her career now. She shares a variety of resources for women Veterans along with some of the amazing women she's met along the way.
More information about the podcast or to be a guest, please visit us at
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To order Uncle Sam’s Daughter: The Book visit us at
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