This episode features Olivia Cream, a 2004 graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Olivia’s endless drive to succeed and the highs and lows of her journey towards becoming an engineer with the Coast Guard. From her experience as an immigrant family from Jamaica, to the many ups and downs she faced during her t…

This episode features Ashley Keller, a 2010 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Ashley’s desire and commitment to serve, as well as a few difficult decisions she had to make to stay true to herself, including giving up the opportunity to pursue a path towards the Olympics. You’ll also learn why Ashley eventua…

This episode features Ginni Guiton, a 1985 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Ginni’s last minute decision to apply to the Academy, about how she always had a backup plan just in case it didn’t work out - yet ended up having a 20-year career in the military, some of the struggles she had as a woman attending…

This episode features Cheriene Griffith, a 2002 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Cheriene’s struggles making the transition from a small town in California to Academy life on the East Coast; what it was like to become the first female Anchor Woman at the Academy; why she decided to end her career as a Surface…

This episode features Katie Holder, a 2016 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Katie’s experience growing up in a household with two parents that went to West Point; the unique ways in which the Academy pushed Katie to develop and accept her own identity; what it was like being gay at the Academy only one yea…

This episode features Laura Springer, a 2004 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how Laura’s time at the Academy helped her hone in on her intuition and trust her feelings; how a key moment during 9/11 completely altered the trajectory of her career; why she’s not 100% sure Kings Point would be a good fit fo…

This episode features Ann Holder, a 1989 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn how a comment that was made to Ann at a young age sent her on a mission to attend a federal service academy; what it was like to be a woman at West Point in the ‘80’s; how Ann navigated the many challenges she faced at the Academy, some o…

This episode features Tracy Mehr-Muska, a 1996 graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how the Academy really challenged Tracy’s identity in a variety of ways; how several complicated situations ultimately resulted in her having to pivot her career out of the Coast Guard far earlier than she had initially planned; a…

This episode features Kali Kingsley, a 2011 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how a challenging first year at the Academy really pushed Kali to question her desire to stay in the military, and how her experiences with women - both in leadership roles and as classmates - sent her on a personal mission to create s…

This episode features Jocelyn Fox, a 2010 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you'll hear how Jocelyn has always managed to balance her creative passion for writing with a desire to be hands on, whether it be with athletics, her pursuits at the Academy or in the military, or during her current career in Federal Law Enforcement. F…

This episode features Deanna Franzen, a 2010 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear why Deanna pivoted away from a lifelong dream of owning a dance studio to instead developing a desire to serve and join the military; how a small mistake her first year at the Academy altered the trajectory of her entire career; and h…

This episode features the host of this podcast, Victoria Adams, formally Victoria Gigante, a 2004 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, Victoria dives deep into why the majority of her time at the Academy and in the military was spent living in survival mode, and how she was eventually able to turn her struggles at the Ac…

This episode features Jennifer-Ruth “Romper” Green, a 2005 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn why Jennifer-Ruth considers herself a bit of a “late bloomer” in life; how she often felt like she struggled to find her way at the beginning of each new chapter on her journey; but how ultimately these twists and turns…

This episode features Leslie (Stein) Riley, a 1997 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, Leslie dives deep into the many struggles she had, both at the Academy and in the Army. Usually these struggles surrounded her weight and the negative messages she received about her femininity and being a woman in the military. Ultimately, …

This episode features Kellie Hall, a 2014 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn how Kellie’s identity as a fun, bubbly, outgoing woman was challenged from day one at the Academy; how she eventually found ways to express this side of her personality in a male dominated industry while also being respected for her many st…

This episode features Jennifer Leong-Luik, a 2004 graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn how Jen’s desire to get out of Chicago combined with a drive for financial freedom and an interest in service led her to choose the Academy; and how her openness and willingness to listen to those around her guided her on a pa…

This episode features Krysia Pohl, a 1997 graduate from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how Krysia was initially drawn to the Academy as a way to fulfill a lifelong dream of going to the Olympics for dinghy sailing; how she balanced her career and training post graduation; and why she eventually left the Coast Guard only …

This episode features Abigail Robson, a 2007 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how Abby grew up around ships and knew she wanted to join the merchant marine from a very young age; her struggles adjusting to the military lifestyle at Kings Point; how her priorities evolved and changed, both at the Academy a…

This episode features Patty Stoll, a 1996 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear about Patty’s unwavering commitment to becoming a Marine, including how she spent a year at junior college and a year at the Naval Academy Prep School prior to being accepted into the Academy; and how she used her focus and determination to …

This episode features Michelle Thibeau, a 2014 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear Michelle talk about some tough lessons she had to learn about integrity and honor very early on during her time at the Academy, how she was able to overcome these hardships - not let them define her - and graduate on a high note, and…

This episode features Erika Chapman, a 2018 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll learn about Erika’s constant pursuit to look beyond herself and have a positive impact on the people around her. As a basketball recruit from Texas, she faced a variety of challenges that tested her throughout her 4 years at the Academy, in…

This episode features Sammie Blea, a 2011 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about how Sammie navigated the shock of moving from a tight-knit family in a rural mountain town in Colorado all the way across the country to the distant East Coast city of Annapolis Maryland; how she managed hearing the devastating new…

This episode features Kathryn Smith, a 1982 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear why Kate made the decision to be part of one of the first classes of women to attend the Academy, her goals upon entering the Academy and how they changed and evolved over her 4 years in attendance, and why she ultimately chose to leav…

This episode features Dr. Kendra Lowe, a 2001 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the highs and lows of Kendra’s time at the Academy and how her military career ultimately came full circle with her becoming a psychologist researching and helping military families. This episode illuminates the power of fo…

This episode features Ashley Grosch, a 2005 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Ashley’s journey as a soccer recruit from Texas to eventually owning a farm in Virginia. There’s a long and winding transformational journey involving time as a surface warfare officer, many adventures as a triathlete, the roller…

This episode features Lis Reed, a 2010 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Lis’s lifelong journey towards a career in aviation, including the highs and lows of her time at the Academy, as well as the sudden and difficult transition she had to make out of the military post-graduation. This episode is a great …

This episode features Karen Fuller Tynan, a 1987 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what it was like to be a woman at Kings Point in the ‘80’s, how Karen landed a sailing job on tankers with Chevron, stayed there for 10 years post-graduation, and why she eventually felt it was time to move on to s…

This episode features Micaela Cuneo, a 2018 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Micaela’s decision to attend an Academy as a unique path towards medical school. We explore the many ups and downs she experienced while at the Academy, including preparing for the MCAT while also maintaining her regular acad…

This episode features Lisa Steptoe, a 1987 graduate from the U.S. Military Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear all about how Lisa applied to West Point on a dare, the highs and lows of her time at the Academy including winning her weight class in powerlifting, and the relentless energy she’s put towards building a successful career in medical sal…

This episode features Angelina Fuschetto, a 2001 graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, located in Kings Point NY. Angelina, or Angie, or… FU to those that went to school with her… shares all about her journey from the cornfields of Indiana to working with tankers in Alaska. If you don’t know much about Kings Point and the life of a mercha…

This episode features Gaby Cavins, a 2014 graduate from The United States Naval Academy (USNA). You’ll get to hear all about her experiences rising above a variety of challenges both at the Academy and beyond - everything from struggling academically to leaving a lasting legacy by co-founding the school’s dance team to balancing life as a mother an…

This episode features Joanne McCaffrey, a 1980 graduate from The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). You’ll get to hear all about her experiences as a member of the first class of women admitted into the Academy, as well as the many adventures she’s been on throughout her 27 year career in the service, including her second career as a civil …

This episode features Shauna Marshall, a 2005 graduate from The United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland. You’ll get to hear all about her journey from a small town in Vermont to becoming one of a handful of women to enter the Navy EOD community to now living abroad as a Physical Therapist with her husband and 3 kids. Enjoy the sho…

In this episode, I interview Elisa Rhynedance, a 2009 graduate from The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs. You’ll get to hear all about the ups and downs of her journey towards self-discovery as she redefines herself from being a college gymnast to a personnel officer to eventually uncovering her passion as a professional …

In this episode, I interview Karen Deschaine, a class of 1997 graduate from The United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. You’ll get to hear all about her journey from living in the suburbs of Detroit to becoming a competitive skydiver at West Point to eventually ending up as a corporate lawyer and mother of two in Southern California. E…

Welcome to the Service Academy Sorority - a space where women that have graduated from the Service Academies can share their stories and build a sense of camaraderie and sisterhood. The goal of this podcast is to inspire you to own your path - share your experiences - and to form deeper connections with the rest of your service academy sisters.…