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Hosts: Ashley Miller (USMA '11) & Kafi Joseph (USMA '03)

[S1 E3] Warrior Women Rising | On Motherhood 🎙

In this heartfelt episode of Warrior Women Rising, co-hosts Ashley and Kafi explore the multifaceted experience of motherhood—through the unique perspective of women veterans. Ashley shares her personal journey into motherhood, from the unexpected challenges of postpartum anxiety to the strength she found through her military background.

The conversation shines a light on the unspoken realities of balancing professional life, military identity, and motherhood. Together, Ashley and Kafi emphasize the importance of open dialogue, community support, and prioritizing self-care as essential tools for navigating this transformative chapter of life.

Themes:

• Resilience and redefining success in motherhood
• Postpartum mental health and therapy
• The role of community in supporting mothers
• Translating military experiences into parenting
• Building balance through self-care
• The power of honest, open conversations

Segments:

• 00:00 — Introduction to Warrior Women Rising
• 01:40 — Exploring Motherhood and Resilience
• 04:07 — Ashley’s Journey to Motherhood
• 09:32 — Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood
• 14:15 — The Importance of Community and Support
• 18:58 — Surprises in the Motherhood Experience
• 24:04 — Lessons from Military Experience
• 28:35 — Finding Balance and Self-Care
• 32:42 — What Lights Us Up
• 36:47 — How Can We Support Each Other?

🎧 Tune in for an honest, vulnerable, and empowering discussion that validates the struggles and celebrates the triumphs of women veterans in motherhood.

#WarriorWomenRising #WomenWhoLead #WomenVeterans #MotherhoodJourney
#Resilience #Community #RiseUp #Postpartum #MentalHealth #Selfcare

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• Or simply shoot us an email at warrior.women.rise@gmail.com

If there's someone whose story you'd like us to feature (including your own), or insights, reflections or feedback, any of the above mediums are great for that, too!

~ A & K

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Hosts: Ashley Miller (USMA '11) & Kafi Joseph (USMA '03)
Guest: Brenda Sue Fulton (USMA '80)

🎙[S1 Ep 2} Resilience and Redefining Success with Legend Sue Fulton 🎙

Rising from Silence to Strength

In this powerful episode of Warrior Women Rising, co-hosts Ashley and Kafi share commentary from their sit down with trailblazer Sue Fulton—a West Point graduate from the historic class of 1980 and a lifelong advocate for justice, equity, and LGBTQ+ rights in the military.

Sue shares her journey of resilience. Listeners will hear how Sue reclaimed her voice, helped change military policy, and continues to build legacy and mentorship throughout her life. This episode captures her evolution from surviving in silence to becoming a powerful force for change.

Themes:

• Resilience and Redemption
• The Cost of Silence & the Power of Truth
• Identity, Integrity, and Impact
• Building Legacy and Chosen Family

Tune in for a conversation that’s honest, courageous, and deeply human—and walk away inspired to rise in your own truth.

🎧 Tune in, share in our stories, and get ready to rise. 💛

#WarriorWomenRising #WomenWhoLead
#WomenVeterans #VeteranVoices
#RiseUp #HowAreYou

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Let us know...How are you?

• Drop a line via fan mail at www.warriorwomenrise.buzzsprout.com
• Tag us in your #howareyou story on Instagram @warrior.women.rise
• See us on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@warriorwomenrise
• Or simply shoot us an email at warrior.women.rise@gmail.com

If there's someone whose story you'd like us to feature (including your own), or insights, reflections or feedback, any of the above mediums are great for that, too!

~ A & K

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🎙S1 E1: Introducing the Podcast + Season 1 Theme 🎙

Get ready for an episode packed with energy, laughter, and some real talk as co-hosts Ashley and Kafi dive into their journeys, reconnecting as warrior women and kicking off this adventure together!

At the heart of Warrior Women Rising is a simple but powerful question:

How are you?

Not just the surface-level answer, but really, how are you doing as a person, how are you doing what you do, and how are you rising to be the most authentic version of yourself?

In this episode, we unpack:

• The story behind Warrior Women Rising and why we created this space.
• The unique bond between women veterans—how we just get each other.
• Reclaiming our experiences, our voices, and our power—because who else is going to do it for us?

Join us as we navigate the wild, unpredictable, and inspiring paths that brought us here. Whether you're fellow warrior women or just looking for a community that lifts you up, this is your space.

🎧 Tune in, share in our stories, and get ready to rise. 💛

#WarriorWomenRising #WomenWhoLead
#WomenVeterans #VeteranVoices
#RiseUp #HowAreYou

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Let us know...How are you?

• Drop a line via fan mail at www.warriorwomenrise.buzzsprout.com
• Tag us in your #howareyou story on Instagram @warrior.women.rise
• See us on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@warriorwomenrise
• Or simply shoot us an email at warrior.women.rise@gmail.com

If there's someone whose story you'd like us to feature (including your own), or insights, reflections or feedback, any of the above mediums are great for that, too!

~ A & K