Join host Kristen Costlow, a 10 year Navy Veteran, as she uncovers the journeys of female veterans turned entrepreneurs. Sip on cocktails and hear their stories of triumph, leadership, and business success. Get inspired to chase your dreams, embrace a new chapter, and unleash your potential to live the life of your dreams.

Service to CEO | The Second Lives of Female Veterans
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Join host Kristen Costlow, a 10 year Navy Veteran, as she uncovers the journeys of female veterans turned entrepreneurs. Sip on cocktails and hear their stories of triumph, leadership, and business success. Get inspired to chase your dreams, embrace a new chapter, and unleash your potential to live the life of your dreams.
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February 27, 2024
018 - Retired Navy Chief Turned Multi-Business Owner
<p><strong>Shannon Carpenter, a retired Navy veteran, shares her experiences and insights from her time in the military. She discusses the benefits of being undesignated and how it allowed her to explore different career paths. Shannon also talks about the challenges and rewards of working in the deck department and the gender dynamics she encountered. She shares her journey from undesignated to rated and the importance of finding mentors. Shannon highlights the sacrifices she made as a mother in the military and the role of a chief in the Navy. In this conversation, Shannon Carpenter shares her experiences as a Chief in the Navy and her transition to civilian life. She discusses the preparation and testing required to become a Chief, highlighting the importance of mental and physical readiness. Shannon also compares the dynamics of different branches of service and emphasizes the unique bond and community among Chiefs. She explains the responsibilities and expectations placed on Chiefs, including being a shield for their sailors and providing guidance and support. Shannon reflects on the personal connections she formed with her sailors and the impact she had on their lives. She also shares her journey of starting two businesses, Lularoe and Mary Kay, and offers advice for women considering joining the military or starting a business.</strong></p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p><strong>00:00 Introduction and Background</strong></p> <p><strong>01:04 Transition to Civilian Life</strong></p> <p><strong>05:14 Life as an Undesignated Sailor</strong></p> <p><strong>07:10 Challenges and Rewards of Undesignated Work</strong></p> <p><strong>09:23 Gender Dynamics in Deck Department</strong></p> <p><strong>12:38 Career Progression and Seashore Rotation</strong></p> <p><strong>14:36 Undesignated to Rated</strong></p> <p><strong>22:44 Being a Chief on an Aircraft Carrier</strong></p> <p><strong>25:57 Importance of Mentors</strong></p> <p><strong>28:30 The Role of a Chief in the Navy</strong></p> <p><strong>31:13 Preparing for the Role of a Chief</strong></p> <p><strong>32:06 Different Dynamics in Branches of Service</strong></p> <p><strong>33:02 The Bond and Community of Chiefs</strong></p> <p><strong>34:00 The Responsibility and Expectations of Chiefs</strong></p> <p><strong>35:20 The Power of the Chief's Mess</strong></p> <p><strong>36:19 The Coping Mechanisms of Chiefs</strong></p> <p><strong>37:25 The Personal Connection with Sailors</strong></p> <p><strong>38:46 The Transition to Civilian Life</strong></p> <p><strong>39:45 The Impact of Chiefs on Sailors' Lives</strong></p> <p><strong>44:29 Finding Joy in Retirement</strong></p> <p><strong>45:15 The Bond and Pain of Military Service</strong></p> <p><strong>48:13 Starting a Business: Lularoe</strong></p> <p><strong>50:41 Starting a Business: Mary Kay</strong></p> <p><strong>56:22 How to Connect and Order Products</strong></p> <p><strong>58:53 Advice for Women Joining the Military</strong></p> <p><strong>01:02:20 Advice for Women Starting a Business</strong></p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW SHANNON</strong></p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/247077622468399/</p> <p>http://shop.lularoebless.com/ShannonLCarpenter</p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/mkwithshannonc</p> <p>https://www.marykay.com/scarpenter2</p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW ALONG THE SERVICE TO CEO PODCAST:</strong></p> <p>SPOTIFY</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c">https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo">https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo</a></p> <p>APPLE MUSIC</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-%7C-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-|-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365</a></p> <p>AMAZON / AUDIBLE</p> <p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35</a></p> <p>INSTAGRAM</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/</a></p> <p>TIKTOK</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast</a></p> <p>TWITTER (X)</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/servicetoceo">https://twitter.com/servicetoceo</a><br></p>

February 24, 2024
017 - Dominating a Male Dominated Industry with Dee Davis, Navy Veteran
<p><strong>Dee Davis, a former Navy Intel specialist and current president of Davis Consulting Management Group, shares her journey from the military to the construction industry. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and finding her passion in construction. Dee also talks about managing large projects and her experience working with Navy SEALs. She emphasizes the importance of respect and how women can respond to difficult situations. Additionally, she addresses the issue of sexual assault and the need for prevention and support. The conversation covers topics such as teaching personal responsibility, gender differences in safety concerns, increasing representation of women in construction, women's strengths in construction, balancing empathy and assertiveness in leadership, having difficult conversations, advice for women joining the military, and advice for women stepping into business.</strong></p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p><strong>00:00 Introduction and Background</strong></p> <p><strong>01:50 Transition to Construction Career</strong></p> <p><strong>04:32 Transition to Management Role</strong></p> <p><strong>06:42 Definition of Large Projects</strong></p> <p><strong>08:27 Personal Background and San Diego</strong></p> <p><strong>10:41 Growing Up in San Diego</strong></p> <p><strong>12:27 Experience in Bootcamp</strong></p> <p><strong>22:45 Working with Navy SEALs</strong></p> <p><strong>23:30 Gender Dynamics and Respect</strong></p> <p><strong>26:54 Preventing Negative Experiences</strong></p> <p><strong>32:39 Addressing Sexual Assault</strong></p> <p><strong>34:05 Teaching Personal Responsibility</strong></p> <p><strong>36:08 Gender Differences in Safety Concerns</strong></p> <p><strong>40:10 Increasing Representation of Women in Construction</strong></p> <p><strong>43:24 Women's Strengths in Construction</strong></p> <p><strong>48:18 Balancing Empathy and Assertiveness in Leadership</strong></p> <p><strong>53:05 Having Difficult Conversations</strong></p> <p><strong>57:58 Advice for Women Joining the Military</strong></p> <p><strong>01:01:23 Advice for Women Stepping into Business</strong></p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW DEE</strong></p> <p>www.yspe.co</p> <p>www.dcmg.us</p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW ALONG THE SERVICE TO CEO PODCAST:</strong></p> <p>SPOTIFY</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c">https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo">https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo</a></p> <p>APPLE MUSIC</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-%7C-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-|-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365</a></p> <p>AMAZON / AUDIBLE</p> <p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35</a></p> <p>INSTAGRAM</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/</a></p> <p>TIKTOK</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast</a></p> <p>TWITTER (X)</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/servicetoceo">https://twitter.com/servicetoceo</a><br></p>

February 24, 2024
016 - Air Force Intel Analyst Turned Postpartum Fitness Coach with Brittnie Wick
<p>Brittnie Wick, a veteran of the Air Force and fitness coach, shares her journey from military service to pursuing her passion for fitness. She discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy and dispels myths about working out while pregnant. Brittnie also highlights the need for improved fitness programs in the military and the role of leadership in promoting overall health and wellness. She emphasizes the mental and emotional benefits of exercise and the importance of nutrition in achieving fitness goals. Overall, Brittnie's story showcases the transformative power of fitness and the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness. In this conversation, Brittinie Wick discusses the lack of guidance and education provided to young service members in the military. She emphasizes the need for leadership to implement programs that educate airmen on topics such as nutrition, exercise, and financial management. Brittinie also shares her experience starting her own business and highlights the importance of finding a niche and continuously evolving. She discusses her passion project, Women's Serve Too, which aims to recognize and support female veterans. Brittinie encourages women to stand up for themselves and stay true to their identity in both the military and business. She also advises taking advantage of education benefits and advocating for recognition and benefits as a veteran.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p> <p>01:07 Transition from Military to Fitness</p> <p>03:25 Pursuing Physical Therapy</p> <p>04:21 Taking the Leap and Starting a Business</p> <p>05:22 Starting Before You're Ready</p> <p>06:13 Early Passion for Fitness</p> <p>07:11 Using Fitness as an Escape</p> <p>08:08 Dealing with Traumatic Experiences</p> <p>09:06 The Benefits of Working Out</p> <p>10:04 The Importance of Mental Health</p> <p>11:17 Challenging Stereotypes in Fitness</p> <p>12:10 The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Exercise</p> <p>13:20 Dispelling Myths about Working Out During Pregnancy</p> <p>15:37 Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy</p> <p>19:45 Improving Fitness Programs in the Military</p> <p>22:04 The Role of Leadership in Fitness and Nutrition</p> <p>24:47 The Need for an Overhaul in Military Fitness and Nutrition</p> <p>27:51 The Impact of the Military on Eating Habits</p> <p>31:51 Lack of Guidance and Education in the Military</p> <p>34:03 Starting a Business and Using VA Benefits</p> <p>36:13 The Importance of Niche and Rebranding</p> <p>39:30 Women's Serve Too: Recognizing Female Veterans</p> <p>43:09 Supporting Female Veterans and Service Members</p> <p>46:14 Advocating for Recognition and Benefits</p> <p>49:22 Taking Advantage of Education Benefits</p> <p>52:42 Advice for Women Joining the Military and Starting a Business</p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW BRITTNIE</strong></p> <p>Www.brittiniewick.com</p> <p>IG: @brittiniewick_fitness</p> <p>@womenservetoo</p> <p>_____________________________________________</p> <p><strong>FOLLOW ALONG THE SERVICE TO CEO PODCAST:</strong></p> <p>SPOTIFY</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c">https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwhWlqwXMdg5U69LeZNny?si=f56b9f97b3c4455c</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo">https://www.youtube.com/@servicetoceo</a></p> <p>APPLE MUSIC</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-%7C-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/service-to-ceo-|-the-second-lives-of-female-veterans/id1725534365</a></p> <p>AMAZON / AUDIBLE</p> <p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/408c287d-e478-4421-90cf-3a481d053b35</a></p> <p>INSTAGRAM</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/servicetoceopodcast/</a></p> <p>TIKTOK</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc">https://www.tiktok.com/@servicetoceopodcast</a></p> <p>TWITTER (X)</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/servicetoceo">https://twitter.com/servicetoceo</a><br></p>
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