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152: “It takes a village to pursue and live the path less taken.” Season 7 Trailer with Jen Amos

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Last Updated: September 2, 2024

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152: “It takes a village to pursue and live the path less taken.” Season 7 Trailer with Jen Amos

This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ridz3ieyDzk

Jen Amos proudly announces Season 7 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! The show officially begins on Monday, September 25th, and it will feature individuals associated with the show’s sponsor and The Rosie Network, a nonprofit that helps military-connected individuals become entrepreneurs. She invites you to listen if you are seeking motivational stories of individuals aspiring for more than “following orders,” who are thinking outside of the box, and are manifesting their dreams. She also shares details on episode formats and how to get access to free bonus content. Overall, Jen expresses excitement for listeners to hear the stories of people pursuing more autonomous lives during and after the military.

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, is returning for Season 7 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

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In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.”

Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA’s Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more.

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than falling orders. Think outside of the box and manifest your dreams. And I hope that in you know approaching this in different styles, and it's my hope that I get to show you how I get to do that by switching it up the season. You know historically, we primarily focus on interview style episodes, with the occasional me doing a solo episode or something in the sea. Isn't we're going to mix it up, because this is what we do to think outside of the box. And manifest our dreams. I'm gonna like use that phrase until I don't think it's corny, but it's probably always gonna be corny to me. So there's that, that the style of the episodes are going to vary depending on the guests, depending on how we ended up doing the final editing for it. And then the most exciting part this season, it'll be the first time that we are going to be offering a ton of bonus content. Some of the bonus content may show up at the end of every episode. Like if you kind of like oh my gosh, I wanted more of that conversation. You may or may not, I don't want to make any promises right now you may or may not, you know, listen to additional conversations after the outro music, or you'll get an opportunity to check out the show notes of each episode. To dive in further to get let's say potentially, the full conversation that we have with these guests and additional resources, additional commentary that they may want to share. Since they did this recording, you will learn in each episode how to get access to that bonus content. So if you really like a guest, you really want to connect with them, or you really want to get more content from them. We will tell you all about that. In the upcoming episodes. For now, what I will tell you to do is to check out the show notes of this episode. And if you are new to podcasting, or if you're looking at your mobile device, or however you're listening to this, you know, like, I don't know what you mean by show notes. No worries, just visit holding down the fort podcast.com Or none the Ford podcast.com. And when you come across this episode, in which we actually have a search bar on our website, so if you're looking for any particular episode, you can just type it in there in the search bar, you can type in the episode numbers specifically, or the person's name, and it'll show up. And when you click on that episode, that's where you'll be able to get more information, you know, such as how to get a hold of the guest, or the additional content, the additional commentary that they want to share to you, you will get all of that at holding down the fort podcast.com and then some. So there you have it, let me see that I get that. All right. So again, super, super grateful for the Rosie network. Shout out to Stephanie and Tricia, and II, Beth and everyone that I have been communicating with via email, and on the phone and zoom, you know, to make this partnership possible. It's an incredible blessing. I will say that now it's an incredible blessing to have spent a good portion of my summer, my summer when I should be vacationing. But as an entrepreneur who vacations, you know, there's that funny phrase, I'll sleep when I'm dead. You know, I don't literally mean that. It's, it's a saying, just wanted to set that disclaimer there. And yeah, it was just such a pleasure and such a blessing to have listened to all of these incredible stories. And I hope I hope, I hope that you will get a ton of value out of it as well. And that you will want to reach out to these individuals. And you will want to eat up all the bonus content that's going to be available in the show notes. And again, if you don't know where to find that, check out holding down the fort podcast.com. What else talk about what else to talk about? I guess that's it, y'all. So welcome to season seven and holding on the fourth podcast by us bet wealth in partnership with Rosie network. I'm excited. That's all I can say. I'm incredibly excited. And I hope you are too. I hope that you subscribe to this podcast, subscribe to our newsletter. Again, you can learn all about this at holding on the four podcast.com or how to get a hold of me if you have any issues. You're like, I don't know how to do any of this all good. Like I said, I'll be sure to include that on the website, which is desktop and mobile friendly. So if you're listening to this on your phone, you can open up that phone browser right now and go to the website. And I look forward to bringing you along this journey and sharing the stories of these incredible individuals in our military community. And also those who are living the post military life. Once again. I'm Jen emos, the Goldstar daughter, and veteran spouse and an entrepreneur and your host, or I've already said that haha. And yeah, you know your host, and I hope that my commentary is entertaining for you and that you'll enjoy the season. So with that said, first official episode takes place Monday, September 25. That's Monday, September 25. The start of fall, the official start of fall, not post Labor Day, by the way. I always thought that fall started in Labor Day and then I looked it up and I was like, Oh, it actually starts in September 25. So there you go. So first official episode with our first official guest from the Rosi network will feature Monday September 25. I can't wait. Remember to subscribe check out holding down the fort podcast.com And I so so so look forward to seeing you then chat later. Bye for now.

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About the Podcast

Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth
Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, has returned for Season 9 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

The show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network. Read more at https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16

We continue to showcase US VetWealth's partnership with Blue Water Advisors, which will feature conversations with Scott R. Tucker and Mike Wallace about career progression for military retirees seeking employment in post-military. Watch the most recent "Take A Knee" Live Show at https://www.youtube.com/@USVWTV/streams

Our main sponsor, US VetWealth, is proud to offer Life Insurance and Annuity Strategies for The High-Income Military Retiree. Let's help you capitalize on your above-average health and substantial income-earning potential for post-military life. For a free consultation, https://usvetwealth.com/

In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate the first Military Spouse Employment panel for the Veterans Institute Summit. March 2022, former co-host Jenny Lynne has voted the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.”

Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA’s Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more.

"Jen has a beautiful way of capturing the essence of her guests. She listens with an open mind and heart to help expand the words spoken- bringing life, connection, and deeper understanding. The military life is never “easy” we merely learn how to adapt the best we know how to. It’s through continuing to build the community up that we will see a decrease in the mental hardships we sometimes face. Thank you for your work to bridge the gaps, build awareness, and give a voice to so many of us. With a variety of guests, there is truly an episode meant for you to hear. I look forward to continuing to support you Jen!" - Candice E. Van Dertholen, Ep. 190
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Jen Amos

As the co-owner of US VetWealth (i.e. Scott R. Tucker’s “better half”), I assist in creating educational content for military retirees seeking alternative options to the Survivor Benefit Plan and privatized financial strategies for your military retirement.

From growing up in a military family to becoming a Gold Star family member at 10 years old, I have first-hand experience with how a sudden transition to civilian life can impact a family emotionally and financially. 20+ years removed from military life, I started the podcast show Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth in the summer of 2019 to get a pulse on the community today. I’ve come to find that our families still face similar issues that I faced in my childhood. It’s become a sense of responsibility to do my part in validating the stories and struggles of career military families. By the fall of 2020, I had been awarded Media Professional of the Year by The Rosie Networks' National Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. Since then, the show has received five more award nominations and has been recognized by multiple media outlets, including the Disney Institute’s Veterans Insititute.

While the show is off-season, I focus most of my time building out US VetWealth’s Military Retirement Blueprint — the only resource for military retirees to learn about SBP alternatives and privatized financial strategies. Contrary to popular belief, retiring military officers and senior NCOs are, what we consider, high-income earners. Our FREE resource provides guides, courses, live training, consulting, and an ever-growing list of content for you to learn about your untapped potential and opportunities for post-military life. Access our free resource now by visiting https://militaryretirementblueprint.com/

You can read more about Jen Amos' work in the Summer 2023 Military Entrepreneur Magazine by The Rosie Network (Pg. 16).