Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service

Tomeko Eaddy
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For years, women in the military have led, served, sacrificed, and succeeded - yet too often, their stories go untold. Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service is my new podcast dedicated to changing that. It’s a space for honest dialogue with women who’ve worn the uniform — sharing lessons in leadership, moments of vulnerability, career transitions, and everything in between. If you’ve served, supported someone who served, or simply want to hear powerful stories of perseverance — this is for you.

Episodes

  1. Sep 15

    Beyond the Uniform: Major Taccarra Davenport on Reclaiming Identity After Service

    Host Tameka Eaddy sits down with Major (Ret.) Taccarra Davenport, a retired Army officer, registered nurse, neuroscience coach, and author. They discuss Taccarra 20-year military nursing career, her transition to public health and recruiting, and her work helping military women reclaim identity, purpose, and value after service. The episode covers Taccarra's book, her Neuro-Wealth Reset framework for reframing money and mindset, practical transition advice, and honest stories about leadership, resilience, and healing beyond the uniform.

  2. Aug 7

    Beyond the Uniform: From Battlefield to Bookshelf: Michelle Angelo’s Journey of Healing

    Michelle Angelo, a U.S. Army veteran, award-winning author, and founder of Ink and Instinct, shares her journey through deployments, loss, and entrepreneurship. Through writing, faith, and therapy she transforms trauma into purpose and helps others reclaim their voices. This episode explores resilience, reintegration, storytelling as healing, and Michelle’s work empowering veterans and civilians to turn their past into a powerful legacy.   https://www.facebook.com/share/19Qanzdtro/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  3. Jul 15

    Beyond the Uniform: From Marine Boots to a Purpose-Driven Life with Walda Collins

    Host Tameka Eaddy sits down with Walda Collins, a Marine veteran whose 23+ years of service, leadership roles, and three combat tours shaped a life of resilience and reinvention. Walda discusses navigating the challenges of being a woman of color in the military, moving from supply and First Sergeant roles to civilian careers as a chef and entrepreneur, caregiving for her mother, and launching the Woman Dare to Live nonprofit. The conversation explores how purpose shifts across life seasons, the value of mentorship and discipline, and practical encouragement to keep showing up and growing. Walda also shares details about the Woman Dare to Live summit and offers hopeful advice for veterans and anyone facing transition. If you want to know more able Walda and her amazing nonprofit, check out her website below   https://womandaretolive.com/   Beyond the Uniform is giving away 1 free ticket to the Woman Dare to Live Conference being held 28-29 August. Comment below to enter your name to win!!!

  4. Jun 2

    Beyond the Uniform: From Marine to Mentor with Dr. Karla Guevara

    (Recorded as Candid Conversations)Dr. Karla Guevara is a Marine Corps veteran, educator, and leader whose career reflects resilience, service, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. She spent 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, where she learned to lead with discipline, humility, and an unwavering sense of purpose.   After her military service, she transitioned into a high-stakes healthcare environment supporting operations, strengthening her skills in organization, relationship-building, and communication under pressure.  Karla later discovered her passion for education, where she has dedicated more than 15 years to serving as a classroom teacher, instructional coordinator, and assistant principal.   She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on early childhood education from the University of Houston‑Victoria, a Master’s degree in Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. Her dissertation, Unlocking Potential: Investigating Teacher Self-Efficacy and Its Impact on Culturally Responsive RLA Instruction for ELLs, reflects her passion for empowering educators and advancing meaningful learning experiences for multilingual students.   As a bilingual Latina and woman veteran, Dr. Guevara leads with authenticity, connection, and a deep belief in the potential within every person. She is now exploring opportunities to apply her expertise beyond the K–12 setting, including roles in EdTech, leadership development, and higher education, where she hopes to broaden her impact and continue to elevate diverse voices and learners.

  5. May 15

    Beyond the Uniform: Natalie Sanders on Still Serving: From Soldier to Military Spouse

    Natalie Sanders shares her journey from serving eight years in the Army as a nurse to navigating life as a full-time military spouse and mother. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the realities of transitioning out of uniform while still living the military lifestyle through a spouse’s service. From constant PCS moves and career sacrifices to homeschooling and managing the unpredictability of military family life, Natalie opens up about identity, resilience, and what continued service truly looks like beyond the uniform.

  6. May 1

    Beyond the Uniform: Precision, Purpose & Patient Care: Inside the Leadership of LTC Jessica Georgi

    In this episode of Beyond the Uniform, (recorded as Candid Conversation) I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Georgi, a distinguished leader in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, to explore her journey of service, leadership, and impact in military healthcare. LTC Georgi currently serves as Director of Patient Administration at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and has held key leadership roles across the Defense Health Agency and global military operations. From deploying to Afghanistan as Chief of Patient Administration to leading digital health integration efforts and supporting national-level missions, her career reflects a deep commitment to excellence and service. We discuss the realities of leadership in high-stakes environments, the evolution of healthcare within the military, and what it means to lead with purpose beyond the uniform. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, service members, and anyone inspired by resilience, growth, and meaningful impact.

  7. Apr 15

    Beyond the Uniform: Christiane Fields on Resilience, Recovery, and Reclaiming Purpose

    Christiane shares her journey through adversity in both military and civilian life, and how she transformed pain into purpose while continuing to serve others.

  8. Apr 1

    Beyond the Uniform: LTC (R) Elko on Leadership, Service, and Legacy

    Leadership That Lasts: Lessons from LTC (R) Elko A candid discussion on leadership under pressure, personal growth, and carrying forward the lessons of service into the next chapter.

  9. Season 1 Trailer

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    Welcome to Candid Conversations, hosted by Army veteran 1SG (Ret.) Tameka Eaddy. This podcast features real conversations on leadership, life after service, personal growth, and purpose. Highlighting the voices of women veterans and leaders, each episode shares powerful stories of transition and resilience. Tune in for honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and a community built on connection. Follow and join the conversation.

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For years, women in the military have led, served, sacrificed, and succeeded - yet too often, their stories go untold. Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service is my new podcast dedicated to changing that. It’s a space for honest dialogue with women who’ve worn the uniform — sharing lessons in leadership, moments of vulnerability, career transitions, and everything in between. If you’ve served, supported someone who served, or simply want to hear powerful stories of perseverance — this is for you.

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