213: Resilience, Growth, and Community Building with Keyani Washington & Kenneth Gay

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/byx1FJGPh0c

Jen Amos checks in with past guests from The Rosie Network, Keyani Washington and Kenneth Gay. Together, they share their experiences, challenges, and rewarding moments in helping military-connected entrepreneurs through the Service2CEO program. They share updates on their business endeavors, and they highlight the benefits of leveraging opportunities like podcasts for marketing purposes.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• 153: "Put on your freaking shoes and walk." Keyani Washington's Journey From Hairstylist to Skin & Hair Wellness https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/153
• 161: "You only get one life to live. Whatever brings you life and energy, do it." Dr. Kenneth Gay's complementary careers in the military and education https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/161

RETURNING FALL 2025! Get a sneak peek into our new website (same domain, but the following link is for the interim): https://holdingdownthefort.substack.com/

Read our Monday, December 2nd, 2024 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/98c0c4a5850e/holdingdownthefort

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Do you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.

Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://www.flipsnack.com/5C757FD6AED/military-entrepreneur-magazine-spring-2025/full-view.html?p=39

We're also excited to feature replays of the "Take A Knee" Live Show, hosted by US VetWealth Founder & CEO Scott R. Tucker and Blue Water Advisors CEO Mike Wallace, which discusses career progression for military retirees. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/@USVWTV/streams

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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...