209: Colleen Marchi helps children overcome sleep and anxiety with The Brave Knights

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qn2bET2-ytE

What are some bedtime rituals you have with your children to help them with sleep and anxiety? Colleen Marchi encourages families to have Sir William the Brave Knight from The Brave Knights, which empowers kids to control their fears.

Colleen shares her journey as a military spouse, mother, and reluctant entrepreneur. Colleen created The Brave Knights to help her son cope with nighttime fears during her husband's deployment. Years later, it evolved into a business aimed at helping other families. She discusses the psychology behind the Brave Knights kit, the importance of addressing children's fears, and valuing self-care as a parent. Lastly, Colleen highlights her experience with The Rosie Network's Service2CEO program and offers advice for aspiring military-connected entrepreneurs.

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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, 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...

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