Episodes

In today’s NEW episode, KateLynn Heavilon will have a conversation with the incoming Executive Director of Mission:Milspouse Jerad Knight. KateLynn and JT’s conversation will span over his military service, transition to a military spouse, his vision for the organization and much more. Jerad is very excited to be a part of Mission: Milspouse as he steps into the Executive Director role with a passion for Military Spouses, we are excited to see where he will help guide us. Thank you for tuning...

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, KateLynn Heavilon speaks with Jenny Valderas: Senior Director of Family Support Services Rebekah Reyes: Volunteer Manager with Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront connects the American donor community to our military families through a robust array of valued and life-changing programs that address the specific short-term and Critical Financial Assistance, long-term stability, and recurring support needs they experience, Operation Homef...

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Jennifer Beeston. Jennifer Beeston is a nationally recognized mortgage and real estate expert, celebrated for her commitment to financial literacy and consumer advocacy. In addition to being the #1 VA loan officer in America, her expertise extends across all loan categories, consistently ranking her in the top 1% of mortgage lenders nationwide. Jennifer’s mission is to make the complex world of home financing acc...

In today’s episode we take a look back in time to hear Kathleen’s experience of running the Army 10 miler last year, and invite you to join her this year if you are in the DC area and want to experience the capital in a way you have never seen it before. KP Shares about her Wear Blue shirt, Wear Blue Run to Remember is a non profit on a mission to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance. You can find them here https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/ “I...

In today’s episode, Amie Fisher, our Deputy Director at Mission: Milspouse, shares tips she has received on how to age like fine wine in military life and build wisdom without becoming salty or bitter due to the things you have overcome to reach this point. She dives into several key tips that you can apply to your military journey to help create a positive experience both for yourself looking back but also for those around you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Amie Fisher. We ...

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, KateLynn Heavilon speaks with Sabrina Dalton about why mentorship matters. Heather is a Registered Dietitian, Air Force Spouse, and mom of 3. While moving with the military, Sabrina Dalton is the Deputy Executive Director for Military Mentors, a non-profit dedicated to elevating, educating and facilitating mentorship for the military affiliated community. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Programs, where she oversaw Militar...

Join Mission: Milspouse Director of Podcast Production, KateLynn Heavilon as she interviews author David Preston. David graduated ” from Daphne High School in Daphne, Alabama in 1999. He attended Faulkner State Community College and the University of South Alabama, where he majored in Political Science. David has been a Business Owner, political columnist and Reporter. He ran for City Council in Daphne, Alabama at age 19 in 2000, loosing to an entrenched incumbent by less than 200 votes. David c...

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, KateLynn Heavilon speaks with Heather Campbell on the topic of food insecurity. Heather is a Registered Dietitian, Air Force Spouse, and mom of 3. While moving with the military, Heather and her family experienced financial hardship and food insecurity when she couldn’t find work at their remote duty station. Her professional expertise in family and pediatric nutrition helped her family find solutions and she ultimately started teaching to ...

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Jen McDonald. Jen is an award winning author with two published books, has features in anthologies, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Stars and Stripes, Military.com, Red Book, and Good Housekeeping. She also hosted the Milspouse Matters Podcast for more than 5 years. With more than 3 decades as a military spouse she leans on those experiences to provide support and empathy to military spouses. Jen is also a mother of f...

Join Mission: Milspouse Deputy Director of Marketing, Lindsey Rauch as she interviews Dr. Lisa Dunne Author, Speaker, President of Chula Vista Christian University and Founder of the Academic Rescue Mission. Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a ...