The NSAJ podcast is a powerful platform amplifying the voices and shared experiences of female combat veterans. Through compelling storytelling and candid conversations, our podcast sheds light on the triumphs, challenges, and resilience of women who have served in the military. Each episode offers a window into the lives of these remarkable individuals, exploring topics ranging from deployment experiences to life after service, providing valuable insights and fostering a sense of community among listeners.
Host Dallas Knight interviews Sergeant First Class Brooke Brittain about her experiences as a woman in the military, her battles with PTSD, and her journey toward healing and resilience.
5 Jul 2024
NSAJ 09: Chantilly Toodle
Get ready to be inspired, moved, and utterly captivated by the latest episode of The Not So Average Jane Podcast! This week, we're bringing you the incredible story of Chantilly Toodle, a woman whose journey from a small town in Georgia to the front lines of combat will leave you breathless.
Join us as we delve into Chantilly's harrowing experiences in the Army, where she faced unimaginable challenges and emerged with a strength forged in the crucible of adversity. From narrowly escaping a terrifying assault at her first duty station in Korea to witnessing the horrors of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, Chantilly's resilience and courage are nothing short of extraordinary.
🎧 Tune in for:
✨ An intimate look at Chantilly's enlistment story and her motivations for joining the Army.
✨ Gripping accounts of her deployments and the pivotal moments that shaped her path.
✨ Insights into her healing journey and the unique strategies she employed to overcome PTSD.
✨ The inspiring creation of Silent Daughters and its impact on the community.
Don't miss this compelling episode that showcases the unbreakable spirit of a true warrior. Chantilly's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the incredible potential that lies within each of us, no matter the scars we bear.
Hit play and prepare to be inspired! 💪🌟
7 Jun 2024
NSAJ 08: Alani Bankhead
Growing up with an Army father at West Point, Alani seemed to always want to be a part of the military. After joining the Air Force, she took the road less traveled to ultimately reach her goal of becoming an intelligence officer and quickly found herself of high profile missions throughout the world. Deployed to Iraq, she leveraged her minority attributes as an advantage that lead to highly successful operations. These wins did not come without challenges and as Alani looked her imposter syndrome in the face, she documented her perseverance in the form of a book to be shared with the world: The Least of Us.
We're just scratching the surface with all the incredible accomplishments and wisdom this woman offers - tune in to here the entire story!
The Least of Us, may be found here: https://a.co/d/89cp5h2
17 May 2024
NSAJ 07: Alessia Garcia
Inspired by the Storm Troopers as a child, Alessia pursued her dream of joining the Air Force right out of high school in 2009 as a Security Forces airman. During a long and chaotic deployment in Afghanistan, Alessia found peace interacting with the local children on base that eventually manifested into a holistic medicine she would tap into years later while finding herself in a dark space.
26 Apr 2024
NSAJ 06: Tracy Ardrey
Tracy Ardrey retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class (SFC) in 2005, seeing combat at the close of her military career. She gladly supported the Operation Iraqi Freedom mission after nearly two decades of the Army supporting her. That did not come without a heavy burden encased in anger she carried for nearly two decades after that.
29 Mar 2024
NSAJ 05: Ashley Paminto
Ashley Paminto joined the Army in 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2008 in a supporting role to an aviation unit. We talk feminine struggles, baby blessings, male egos, and music therapy. Ashley's story is one of continued perseverance.
25 Mar 2024
NSAJ 04: Chelsea Majeske
Chelsea Majeske, a Marine and two time combat veteran, led some of the most dangerous, yet, instrumental missions in Iraq. She discusses the mental challenges she faced as a woman in the midst of operational decisions and the impact it's had on her nearly 20 years later. Yet, she fights every day to thrive in memory and in honor of those she lost along the way.
24 Mar 2024
NSAJ 03: Kimberly Herm
Kimberly Herm joined the Navy through the ROTC program with intentions of being a pilot. After discovering she had extreme motion sickness, she pivoted - leveraging her degree to become a part of the civil engineer core. She soon found herself on a solo deployment to help rebuild Afghanistan, often being placed in extremely vulnerable situations for the sake of the mission. Kimberly's unique position afforded success that may have otherwise failed without her; however, that did not come without a price. Kimberly is now rediscovering who she is as she starts her transition out of the military as well as her healing journey.
24 Mar 2024
NSAJ 02: Lacy Jo Keller
Lacy Jo Keller joined the Marines in 2008, motivated by 9-11 to do the "patriotic thing". Growing up around horses and large farming equipment, she found herself opting to train as a combat engineer and operating large machinery in a male dominated environment often having to go well above and beyond the standards to prove herself worthy. After serving two deployments to Afghanistan with only a six month break, she returned home decorated with merits but feeling broken, looking for help, and eventually self medicating. Thanks to a good friend and a new approach, Lacy found her way back to herself and now inspires others to do the same.
24 Mar 2024
NSAJ 01: Linda Schulze
Linda Schulze joined the Air Force in 1997 with a family inspired passion for food and serving people. Little did she know, that would evolve into one of the most difficult and honorable tasks in serving our fallen veteran brothers and sisters. Linda spent 17 years supporting missions around the world battling the mental and emotional merry-go-round that comes with multiple rotations into combat zones. These struggles came with a psychological price tag. Even though Linda knew she would benefit from professional help, the fear of loss led to avoiding outreach resulting in unnecessary challenges and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
22 Jan 2021
(not so) Average Jane: Annie
Annie and her twin brother were raised by their father and extended family after tragically losing their mother. Instead of allowing this trauma to define her, with the help of her family she developed a thirst for knowledge from a very young age. This appetite projected her into some very inspiring career moves and a library of passports.
15 Jan 2021
(not so) Average Jane: Dallas - career challenges
In this episode I walk you through my career path and discuss key challenges I faced, how I over came them, and lessons learned.
8 Jan 2021
(not so) Average Jane: Tawana
Tawana’s childhood was filled with lies, chaos, and dysfunction - where she often portrayed the role of mother to her younger sister. She was filled with negativity from those that should have been filling her with love. Even still, she found strength in the extreme dark, became her own number one fan, and persevered to become one of the most intelligent, kind, and successful women I’ve come to know.
1 Jan 2021
(not so) Average Jane: Cindy
It takes a special kind of strength to tackle a federal law-enforcement career as a woman, not to mention balancing in being a wife and mother. But Cindy‘s heart, work ethic, and determination has allowed her to do so and so much more.
25 Dec 2020
(not so) Average Jane: Rosemarie
Rose’s story speaks volumes to those bearing witness to everything they did not want in the future and using it as the greatest motivator to pursue success and happiness. She is the first in her family to have earned a bachelor’s degree. The first to have purchased her own home and the first to have retired before the age of 50.
18 Dec 2020
(not so) Average Jane: Michelle
Michelle is a wife, mother of three boys, and holds the primary financial responsibility of supporting her family of five. At nine years old she was diagnosed with type one diabetes and instead of allowing the disease to rule her life, she was able to draw inspiration, drive, and motivation from it.
11 Dec 2020
(not so) Average Jane: Denisse
Denisse is a 37 year old distinguished three-time combat veteran as well as the owner and managing attorney at the Ramos Law Firm in Las Vegas, NV. Join us on this episode to hear her story and gain advise to conquer greatness.
5 Dec 2020
(not so) Average Jane: Dallas
Dallas is the founder and creator of the (not so) Average Jane Podcast. In this Episode she discusses the challenges and triumphs in her life that ultimately led her to the creation of this inspirational series.
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