Do you want to learn how to turn your passion or side hustle into a viable and portable career? Are you a current or up-and-coming milspouse entrepreneur or creative? We milspouses are often placed in the role of “homefront heroes,” and have to create our own professional opportunities. Make 2019 your year to take your […] Read more…
Meet the Woman Behind the 4th Annual Veterans Awards
Assal Ravandi was crazy about the Oscars. She explains, “I asked myself, ‘Why not have a recognition platform for veterans? Why is it only actors, actresses, or musicians who are recognized? Why don’t we do the same for our veterans who are the true celebrities and stars in our country?’” Assal’s idea launched a very […] Read more…
Milpreneurs: StreetShares Funds Small Business
Are you a military spouse or veteran entrepreneur with a startup company? You may have discovered that many banks aren’t lending to small businesses. This often forces you, the business owner to work with unscrupulous lenders to grow your business. To solve this problem, veterans Mark Rockefeller and Mickey Konson developed a new business funding […] Read more…
Yes, You’re Still Getting Paid: 7 Tips to Protect Your Military Family During A Government Shutdown
“‘Join the military,’ they said. ‘Have a guaranteed paycheck,’ they said.” This was a text I received from my frustrated husband — a soldier — regarding the recent government shutdown and potential resulting impacts. Presently, the military is still getting paid, but there is a great deal of uncertainty happening at the federal government level. […] Read more…
When Scammers Steal Military Identities: Interview with Army SSG Henry Gundacker
You’re on social media or a dating site, and a handsome man or beautiful woman in uniform starts to message you. Unfortunately, this individual may not be a service member, and instead is an imposter, looking to scam you out of money. In the best case scenario, you immediately realize the red flags, end the […] Read more…
New Year, New Jewelry For You, Milspouse
This “treat yourself” post is brought to you by a Marine-turned-jeweler and his milspouse wife. See why the husband and wife team behind The Jewelry Republic strives to be your jeweler and THE jeweler of the military community. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Can you believe that the New Year is nearly here? […] Read more…