Sierra Hotel Echo

In this episode, Kaitlin and Jess interview Emery, a female veteran, who is so much more than just the instagram model image that most people know her from. Emery runs a charity for troops and several successful businesses. Tune into to listen to her experience of being the only female in the 3-319th Airborne Field Artillery to her deployment with 2-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment, to now in her journey so far as a business woman. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think...

In this episode, SSgt Abby Seitz joins the show to discuss her military career in the U.S.Marine Corps and her current position as an Officer Selection Assistant who helps mentor and coach the next generation of commissioned officers in the Marine Corps. She shares the history of female Marines in the Marine Corps and explains what it takes to be an U.S. Marine Corps Officer. So, tune in and listen to Kaitlin and Jess ask all the questions you requested about becoming an officer! Marines...

In this episode, Alicia Hanf joins the show to discuss her military career in the U.S. Army and her full transition into becoming a tech entrepreneur. Fast forward a few years and now Alicia shares her passion for both the military population and business through Bunker Labs who is a mega recourse for aiding the military community in launching their businesses. Later, Kaitlin and Jess talk to Alicia more about how it feels to be a female servicemember and getting along with military spouses...

In this episode, Nancy Vahling joins the show to discuss spirituality and psychic work. Nancy is a U.S. Navy veteran, life coach and a psychic. She speaks on how we can understand astrology and energy work as well as how we can work through trauma as a culture through new age spirituality in addition to traditional clinical treatments. Listen in to Kaitlin, Jess and Courtney ask Nancy all about how the things work that we can't see. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think...

In this episode, Kayla joins the show to share her life journey. From teenage mom, the high speed soldier, to med boarded veteran to now a physical therapist doctoral student.. Kayla has had the cards stack against her but always prevailed. Tune in to hear her story. Have an opinion about this episode? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merch? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode, Forrest from the Salty Solider joins the show to discuss with Kaitlin and Jess masculinity and its effect on boys, bro-culture, women and romantic relationships. Have an opinion about this topic? Tell us what you think on either instagram, facebook or email. Want your own Sierra Hotel Echo merch? Click on the link and get a shirt while supplies last! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Kaitlin and Jess discuss how to deal with drama with other girls by militarizing a checklist about how to go about handling your frustrations with another woman. Also, make sure to get your hands on the first ever Sierra Hotel Echo merch!! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, ya girls went out to Washington D.C. to network with other veterans for BourBiz. In this episode, Kaitlin, Jess, and Courtney talk about the trip and how it was to visit our nation's capital and site see to include the Holocaust Museum and how it was a great contrast to see how veterans gather, yet the need for a powerful military as the girls saw in the museum. Also, make sure to get your hands on the first ever Sierra Hotel Echo merch! Tune in to hear more! Make sure to like, share,...

Yeah, yeah there seems to be a million veteran owned coffee companies out there, but Jason Jean is doing it a little differently. Jason is an United States Air Force veteran who immediately became an entrepreneur upon his discharge. He opened several cafes in his community as well as a construction business, but had to slow it all down when he was diagnosed with cancer however he didn't let it stop his hustle. He closed his cafes and used the coffee from the business to give back to the...

Geraint Jones is back and in the driver seat and interviews the crew this time! Geraint is a best-selling writer and former infantry soldier and sits down with Kaitlin and Jess to be interviewed on his podcast Veteran State of Mind. They discuss all things military but dive down deep into some of the gender differences that Kaitlin and Jess both experienced in their service. Additionally, they speak more on mental health and the mass shootings of July while also touching on what podcasting...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team start out Season 3 by recapping their summers since they left everyone in Season 2! Kaitlin spent her summer getting smarter while Jess stayed in Denver working on her love life.. tune in to hear about! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Sierra Hotel Echo team closes out Season 2 by brining on two Physical Therapists who specialize in women's and men's health.. so in laymen's terms this episode is dedicated to vaginas, penises, and buttholes - but all in the name of creating a more educated community! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email Sponsors: https://kora.grsm.io/KaitlinChaconhttp://thehappygivers.com?rfsn=1733854.26676bhttp://www.exclusivedistrict.com/ (code:...

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains content that may be triggering to victims of sexual assault. Please practice self-care and pause or end the episode whenever you need to. The Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on sexual assault in the military. In this episode, Kaitlin and Jess speak to Adam from Air Winger Clothing Company who is a veteran of both the Marine Corps and Army. Adam shares his story of his sexual assault and how it effected his life and the ripples of the...

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains content that may be triggering to victims of sexual assault. Please practice self-care and pause or end the episode whenever you need to. The Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on sexual assault in the military. In this episode Kaitlin and Jess speak more in depth about their own healing process from their sexual assaults and then break down the reporting process for reporting sexual assault from a legal perspective, including some of the...

On this episode, Kaitlin & Jess take time to speak about sexism in the workplace and how gender norms gots to go! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or email Sponsors: https://kora.grsm.io/KaitlinChaconhttp://thehappygivers.com?rfsn=1733854.26676bhttp://www.exclusivedistrict.com/ (code:...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team continues their series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Kaitlin & Jess discuss posting sexy pictures on their Instagrams and the surprising empowerment it gave them. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram or ...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team takes a quick break from their regularly programmed series of female bodies in the military to let everyone get to know them a little better! Tune in and listen to Kaitlin and Jess answer some more personal questions about love, aliens and their military career! Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us at http://www.instagram.com/sierrahotelecho.podcast or...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Becca joins the show to discuss tattoos & military culture and how they cohesively influence each other. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe and connect with us at http://www.instagram.com/sierrahotelecho.podcast or...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team begins a new series on what it is like to be a female in the military and explores the idea of female bodies in the military whether that be online, medically or how they choose to express themselves. On this episode, Dan and Mike from The Smoke Pit Podcast join the show to discuss the online stereotypes of female service members and veterans on social media and some of those categories we all see online. Whether that be gun bunnies, fitness models or even how...

The Sierra Hotel Echo team finishes their series on transitioning from the military and entering the civilian sector again. Meaghan Mobbs joins the show to discuss the science and research behind the stress of transitioning from the military life. She is a West Point graduate, Afghanistan Veteran, and former Army Captain who is currently an advanced Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Columbia University, Teachers College. Also, she is a David O’Connor Fellow, Tillman Military Scholar,...