The Career Transition Program Built for Veteran Spouses: It’s My Turn
Veteran military spouses, pull out the career clothes, brush off your resume, and get ready! This is a deep dive into transitioning out of active duty military life and building the career of your dreams. For years, you’ve supported a life of service and put your own career on hold. Now, as you step into […]
Strong by Design – Career Wellbeing
If you joined me for the Strong by Design career wellbeing workshop—thank you. Through the session, we talked about how strengths can shape four key career goals: We also explored the idea of microactions—those small, strengths-aligned steps that help you build confidence and direction. Because the truth is, big change rarely comes all at once. […]
Homeschooling: Keeping Education Consistent During Transition with Natalie Mack
Change. We military families know all about that. But the unknowns during the inevitable transition to civilian life can add another layer of complexity or make it all easier for homeschooling families. How do you keep education stable when everything else is shifting? What happens to homeschooling support and resources after retirement? And what misconceptions […]
Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) in a Military Divorce
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a tax-free benefit for veterans with combat-related disabilities, but it’s also one of the trickiest topics in a military divorce. Unlike regular retirement pay, CRSC can’t be divided as marital property, leaving some military spouses blindsided during the process. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Wait, why doesn’t this count […]
Solopreneurship: You’ve Done Harder Things
You’ve moved across the country (or the world) with 6,734,582 days’ notice—or better yet, just 10. (*sips coffee, shakes head) You’ve job hunted in cities you barely had time to unpack in. You’ve kept a household—and often a whole dang life—running while your spouse was deployed. And now… you’re thinking about building something that’s finally […]
Cracking the Code to Military Spouse Career Success with Karen Francis
Military spouse employment has been a headline issue for decades—and yet, the struggles remain. PCS after PCS, spouses face resume gaps, lost career momentum, and jobs that don’t match their education or experience. In this episode, we go beyond the stats and talk about what really keeps military spouses from building sustainable, fulfilling careers—and what […]
Why Military Spouses Need To Be Part of the Transition Conversation.
I was standing in my office when my servicemember walked out the door to pick up his DD214. It was April 1, 2021, and we had just had a good laugh. Picking up your DD214 on April Fool’s Day is ripe for jokes. Wouldn’t it be funny, I said, if he showed up and his […]
Scholarships for Military Families: Joint Services Scholarship Database
Looking for help to make your higher education goals a possibility? Introducing the Joint Services Scholarship Database for active duty and veteran military and military dependents. Meet Emily Williams and Kristen Ferullo, the database research and design team who created this fully searchable database. Learn how they curated branch and demographic scholarships from various resources […]
Impact Report 2024: The Launch Year of MilSpouse Transition
Welcome to our 2024 MilSpouse Transition Impact Report, where we reflect on the strides made in meeting military spouses where they are during life’s transition. We know transition isn’t just about paperwork or packing boxes—it’s about rediscovery, resilience, and real-life tools that help military spouses with real challenges and choices. This organization was born from […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Three: 0 Months to 6 Months Out
Welcome to the third installment of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline. This covers months 6 down to the final retirement day when it’s time to celebrate a new journey for you and your family. If you’ve missed the first two timeline pieces we started with 4+ years out which covers all the questions you and […]