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Meet Leslie Coffey and learn about the American Corporate Partners (ACP) ACP’s free Mentoring Program connects post-9/11 veterans, active duty spouses, and eligible military spouses with corporate professionals for customized mentorships. ACP assists veterans and eligible spouses on their path towards fulfilling, long-term careers, whether they are job searching or newly employed. Leslie Coffey is the Vice President – Military Engagement for American Corporate Partners and has been assisting transitioning service members and military spouses in developing post-military careers for over a decade. As a military spouse of 26 years, Leslie understands the unique challenges of being a military spouse and is passionate about empowering others to find and grow great careers. Leslie holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce and has been awarded for her volunteerism with the Meritorious Public Service Medal, Commander's Award for Public Service, The Trooper's Lady, Yellow Rose of Texas, Order of St. Joan D'Arc, Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher, and Civilian Volunteer of the Year. Her husband has been serving for 29 years in the US Army. Together they have four highly active children from 13 to 25 years old and one granddaughter. Find ACP at:https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-corporate-partners https://www.facebook.com/americancorporatepartners https://www.instagram.com/acpvets https://twitter.com/acpvets Connect with Leslie at: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-coffey/⁠ Find show notes for this episode at: ⁠⁠⁠www.prideandgrit.com/acp Find more episodes at www.prideandgrit.com/podcast

Meet Leslie Coffey and hear about her experience of making hard choices during her transition experience. Leslie is the Vice President – Military Engagement for American Corporate Partners and has been assisting transitioning service members and military spouses in developing post-military careers for over a decade. As a military spouse of 26 years, Leslie understands the unique challenges of being a military spouse and is passionate about empowering others to find and grow great careers. Leslie holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce and has been awarded for her volunteerism with the Meritorious Public Service Medal, Commander's Award for Public Service, The Trooper's Lady, Yellow Rose of Texas, Order of St. Joan D'Arc, Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher, and Civilian Volunteer of the Year. Her husband has been serving for 29 years in the US Army. Together they have four highly active children from 13 to 25 years old and one granddaughter. Connect with Leslie at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-coffey/ Find show notes for this episode at: ⁠⁠www.prideandgrit.com/hardchoices Find more episodes at www.prideandgrit.com/podcast

Meet Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh and learn about the challenges that military members and their spouses face during transition periods. Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh is a psychologist, Military Marriage Coach, and fellow military spouse. She has worked with military couples for over 15 years. Connect with Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh at: instagram.com/marriedtomilitary https://lindsaycavanagh.com/ Find show notes for this episode at: ⁠www.prideandgrit.com/yourownwork Find more episodes at www.prideandgrit.com/podcast

Meet LizAnn Lightfoot and learn about transition as a geobachelor from a spouse's perspective. Lizann is a 15 year military spouse, a mom of 5 kids, and a published author. She writes and speaks to encourage and uplift the community of military spouses and loved ones. Connect with LizAnn at: www.facebook.com/SeasonedSpouseBlog www.instagram.com/theseasonedspouse www.Twitter.com/SeasonedSpouse https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizann-lightfoot/ https://seasonedspouse.com/ Find show notes for this episode at: ⁠www.prideandgrit.com/geobachtransition Find more episodes at www.prideandgrit.com/podcast

Meet Stephanie Brown and learn about the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. Stephanie grew up in the military, married into the military, and raised two boys in the military. For more than a decade, her professional passion has been helping veterans and military spouses realize the American Dream of small business ownership. Find the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce at: https://www.instagram.com/milspousechamber https://www.facebook.com/milspousechamber https://milspousechamber.org Connect with Stephanie at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestephaniebrown/ Find show notes for this episode at: www.prideandgrit.com/mscc Find more episodes at www.prideandgrit.com/podcast

Founder and fellow seasoned spouse, Jen Pasquale invites you to the With Pride & Grit Podcast, a transition-focused podcast supporting the military spouse journey beyond service life. Join Jen & her guests to hear their transition stories and learn about resources available to help you and your family as you approach a new season of life.  Each episode is an opportunity to lean on the stories of others to be able to find support and familiarity in your own story.