HERo Stories is a podcast amplifying the voices of women veterans and military spouses—leaders, caregivers, warriors, and changemakers. Each week, we share real, raw, and inspiring conversations that honor the courage, resilience, and quiet strength behind the scenes of service. Whether on the front lines or the home front, these women are HERoes—and their stories deserve to be heard.
Episode 10- Dr. Lori Noga: Leading Beyond the Bardo
Navigating Transitions: Lori Noga's Journey Through the Bardo of Life and Business In this episode, Lori Noga shares her deeply personal journey through career change, loss, identity reconstruction, and the power of community. Her insights on vulnerability, resilience, and finding purpose in life's in-between moments offer a compelling guide for anyone facing their own transitions. Key Topics: Lori's military background and how leadership lessons from the Navy shaped her entrepreneurial journ...
13 Jun 2026
Episode 9- Karen Hennigan- Becoming the Calm in the Storm
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assault and rape, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. "Hero Stories" Episode Featuring Karen Hennigan In this powerful episode of Hero Stories, Karen Hennigan, a 23-year Air Force veteran, attorney, and leader, shares her extraordinary journey of service, resilience, and healing. From pioneering an all-female combat mission to navigating personal grief amid a glob...
1 Jun 2026
Episode8- Lines of Duty: From Flight Deck to Crime Scene with Kay Een
Hero Stories: Leadership, Resilience, and Service - Featuring Kay Een. Dive into the inspiring journey of Kay Een, a Navy veteran whose career spans air traffic control, NCIS special agent work, and impactful coaching. Discover how resilience, leadership, and adaptability shaped her life and service, offering valuable lessons for anyone navigating change and growth. Main Topics Covered: Kay's diverse military career, from air traffic control to criminal investigationsThe challenges and reward...
24 May 2026
Carol Whitmore: Service and Legacy
In this inspiring episode, Carol Whitmore, the first woman to lead the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), shares her journey from Army service to national leadership. She discusses veteran advocacy, support for military families, the role of the VFW, POW/MIA recovery efforts, and her participation in a historic all-women parachute jump commemorating D-Day and the often-overlooked contributions of women during WWII. keywords Veterans, Women in Military, VFW, Military Leadership, Veteran S...
28 Sept 2025
From Navy Nurse to Bison Farmer
U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veteran Liz Riffle traded scrubs for boots to launch Riffle Farms, West Virginia’s first commercial bison operation. In this episode, Liz shares her journey from military service to entrepreneurship, her passion for meat transparency and regenerative agriculture, and how resilience fuels her work on and off the farm. @rifflefarmbison @herostories2025
22 Jun 2025
Episode 5- From Service to Start-Up: Empowering Veterans in Business
Amy Kramer interviews Cally Ingebritson about resources the Veteran Business Outreach Center provides to help veterans and military spouses launch businesses.
14 Jun 2025
The JAG behind the mission: Afghan evacuation, interpreters and the cost of service
Amy Kramer interviews Christy Kisner, Air Force JAG officer, about her experiences in combat zones, advocating for Afghan allies, and the emotional toll of military service, highlighting cultural understanding.
8 Jun 2025
Counsel in Combat Boots
Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Claire discusses her transition from law to military service, balancing family with deployment challenges, and navigating international law as a judge advocate in Afghanistan, in an interview with Amy Kramer.
1 Jun 2025
Turning Pain into Purpose- A conversation on infant loss, grief and grace.
Jessica Caulfield, a grief educator, shares her personal story of infant loss with Amy Kramer and discusses how it transformed her life and highlights the importance of grief support; this is an interview.
26 May 2025
Hero Stories- Anchored in Friendship
Amy Kramer, Hoce Kalkas, and Sharon Dewar-Yates explore their experiences as women in the military, focusing on the profound friendships forged through shared challenges, in this interview.
25 May 2025
HERo Stories Trailer
Host Amy Kramer introduces HERo Stories, a podcast sharing untold stories of women veterans and military spouses, highlighting resilience and the power of service in this trailer; this is not an interview.
Who has been a guest on HERo Stories
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Cally Ingebritson
Christy Kisner
Claire
Jessica Caulfield
Hoce Kalkas
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
32
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