Owning Up

About Owning Up

On Owning Up, we share true stories of entrepreneurship as told by those who best know the grind of starting, running, and owning a business while living the military life. Featuring AMSE CEO/Founder Moni Jefferson The Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE) was started in the summer of 2019. Through nationwide efforts, AMSE aims to elevate military spouse entrepreneurs to new heights. For more information about AMSE, visit www.amsemembers.com.

Publisher

Assoc. of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs®

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 May 2021

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Let's get visible workshop with Kera Sanchez & Moni Jefferson

   Let's Get Visible Workshop If your ideal customer doesn't know you exist, it doesn't matter how great your business is. In this workshop episode, we break down five proven, actionable strategies military spouse entrepreneurs can use to get seen, build credibility, and connect with the people who actually want to buy from them — no matter how many times you've moved or restarted. Key Highlights Media features: how to pitch your story to local news, magazines, and blogs — and the follow-up step most entrepreneurs skip. Networking groups: why being an active member (not just a member) of communities like AMSE creates real referrals. Online presence: keeping your website and social profiles current, accurate, and SEO-friendly so people can actually find you. Content as credibility: using blog posts, video, or podcasting to answer the questions your audience is already asking. Testimonials and social proof: why asking for feedback after every win is one of the easiest ways to build trust fast. Who This Episode Is For Military spouse entrepreneurs who feel like their business is invisible in a crowded market, anyone unsure where to focus their marketing energy first, and business owners ready to turn their story into their biggest asset. Grab the visibility workbook here.

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Your Seat at the Summit: Laura Early on Why It's Worth It

   Empowering Military Spouses: Inside the More Than a MilSpouse Summit Laura Early — friend of the show and fellow entrepreneur — joins Owning Up to talk about the upcoming More Than a MilSpouse Summit and why being in the room matters for military spouses building businesses. From summit updates to the power of community and networking, Laura makes the case for why every spouse's story and presence counts. Key Highlights The More Than a MilSpouse Summit is now set for October 9–10 at Dallas College, after a venue change from the National Medal of Honor Museum. Founders First Capital Partners is partnering with the summit to offer a $1,000 cash grant to select attendees. Laura shares why building a business as an active-duty spouse takes a different kind of flex and grit. The summit is built specifically for military spouses — a space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Laura reflects on how her own business has grown through relationships built at past events, and why face-to-face connection builds trust that's hard to replicate. Memorable Quotes "Building a business as an active duty spouse takes a different kind of flex and grit." "The ROI of being in a room filled with military spouses is infinite." "You deserve to be in the room." "I want my kids to see me loving what I do." Who This Episode Is For Military spouse entrepreneurs deciding whether to attend the summit, spouses feeling isolated in their business journey, and anyone who needs a reminder that their story and presence in the room matter. Resources Purchase More Than A Milspouse Summit Tickets - https://amcagency.com/summit Wise Advice and Assist - https://wiseadviceandassist.org MilSpo Social Co. Magazine - https://milsposocial.com Join AMSE: amsemembers.com We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today! We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Join the ASSOC. OF MILITARY SPOUSE ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY: https://www.amsemembers.com/ Learn more about AMSE at www.amseagency.com Follow Monika Jefferson on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/amseagency), Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Behind the Brand: More Than a MilSpouse Summit

   Note: This is a cross episode promotion. Make sure to tune into The Military Spouse Show. A special thank you to Blubrry for supporting this episode and Wendy's presentation at the More Than a MilSpouse Summit. Blubrry is a podcast hosting and media publishing platform that helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their shows. This episode is dedicated to the late Todd Cochran, founder of Blubrry, a retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer and a true pioneer in podcasting. His support for military creators and entrepreneurs continues to make an impact. In this special Behind the Brand episode of The Military Spouse Show, Wendy sits down with Moni Jefferson, CEO and Founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE), live from the More Than a MilSpouse Summit presented by Newrez in Arlington, Texas. This episode was recorded at the National Medal of Honor Museum during an event bringing together military spouses building businesses and exploring their passions. Moni shares the story behind creating a space specifically designed for military spouses – one that leaves you feeling full, seen, and empowered. From building a business rooted in family to navigating unexpected life transitions, this conversation offers honest insights into entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal growth. In this episode, we cover: The inspiration behind More Than a MilSpouse Summit Why military spouses are one of the most untapped communities Building a business as a family affair Profit vs. nonprofit – and shifting the narrative for military spouse businesses A $10,000 lesson in entrepreneurship (and why it was still worth it) Navigating life transitions, loss, and a season of recalibration The mindset shift: Getting out of your own way Learn more about the More Than a MilSpouse Summit and upcoming opportunities to attend: Wendy will be sharing her featured presentation, "Your Voice, Your Show – Choosing the Right Podcast Style for You", in an upcoming episode of The Military Spouse Show. Whether you're starting something new, navigating change, or finding your way back to yourself – this is your encouragement to keep going. Connect with us on Facebook at The Military Spouse Show – The Military Spouse Coach and share your questions or ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you. The Military Spouse Show is powered by Riverside. Thank you, Riverside. Thank you so much for being here and listening! We invite you to subscribe to the show and let us know what you think. Cheers! Resources Purchase More Than A Milspouse Summit Tickets - https://amcagency.com/summit MilSpo Social Co. Magazine - https://milsposocial.com Join AMSE: amsemembers.com We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today! We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Join the ASSOC. OF MILITARY SPOUSE ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY: https://www.amsemembers.com/ Learn more about AMSE at www.amseagency.com Follow Monika Jefferson on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/amseagency), Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Who has been a guest on Owning Up

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Josh Turner
• Lauren Weiner
• Krista Simpson Anderson

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YouTube views

836

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

67

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