The InDependent Spouse Podcast with Jess Sands

Empowering Military Spouses: The InDependent Spouse Podcast from the Armed Forces Family.Looking for inspiration and support as a military spouse? The InDependent Spouse podcast is your one-stop shop for stories, tips, and a thriving community!Host Jess Sands chats with incredible military spouses achieving amazing things, alongside building the Milspo® Community. This network of over 1,450 spouses, partners, and "other halves" is dedicated to helping military families build epic businesses that thrive, not just survive modern military life.Ready to take action?Milspo®: Supporting Military FamiliesMilspo® is a network built by military spouses, for military spouses. We understand the unique challenges faced by those living a military life. Our resources and programmes are designed to empower spouses to thrive, both personally and professionally.Military Spouse Podcast, Military Spouse Business, Military Family Support, Milspo Community, Military Spouse Entrepreneurship, The InDependent

The InDependent Spouse Podcast with Jess Sands is a business podcast hosted by Jess Sands, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jess Sands hosts The InDependent Spouse Podcast with Jess Sands, a business show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  082 : Scotty's Little Soldiers Re-Release for Remembrance with founder Nikki Scott

  Nov 6, 202536 minS7

  <p>Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are re-releasing one of the most poignant interviews ever recorded on The InDependent Spouse podcast. Host Jess Sands talks with the brilliant and inspirational founder, Nikki Scott, about the incredible journey that led her to create Scotty's Little Soldiers.</p> <p>Nikki shares the intensely personal and heartbreaking story of losing her husband, Lee Scott, who was killed in Afghanistan. She discusses the immediate aftermath, including the difficult decision of leaving the married quarter and the emotional weight of his repatriation.</p> <p>This conversation is a powerful exploration of grief, resilience, and the...

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  Episode #10

  081 : Sewing a New Path: How a Business Course Changed Everything with Bekky from The Crafty Starfish

  Aug 5, 202540 minS7

  <p >Welcome to the final episode of Series 7! This week, I'm joined by Bekky, a Navy wife, mum of three, and a graduate from the Milspo Business Start-Up course.</p> <p >Bekky shares her incredible journey from feeling lost and lonely as a new military partner to building her own thriving business, The Crafty Starfish. </p> <p >We discuss the unique challenges military spouses face, such as frequent moves, deployments, and the general chaos of service life, and how she overcame them to create a business that is uniquely her own.Join us to hear Bekky share her inspiring story...

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  Episode #9

  080 : Juggling it All with Major Jo Vann

  Jul 29, 202538 minS7

  <p >Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse Podcast! In this episode, your host Jess Sands dives into the inspirational world of Major Jo Vann – a true multi-hyphenate who redefines what it means to juggle military life, motherhood, and a thriving business.</p> <p >Jo is not only working full-time in the British Army with a serving husband and two children, but she also runs a stunning boutique hotel in Amesbury called "A Little Place." Jess was lucky enough to visit this beautiful Georgian property, which she describes as something out of a Jane Austen novel.</p> <p >In this conversation, Jo...

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  Episode #8

  079 : Felicity Mercer – From Political Life to Award-Winning Business Owner

  Jul 22, 202554 minS7

  <p >Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse podcast! In this particularly exciting episode, Jess Sands sits down with the brilliant Felicity Mercer, wife to Johnny Mercer, who has navigated the unique challenges of armed forces life, the intense world of politics, and is now an award-winning business owner. </p> <p >We cover it all, from meeting Johnny Mercer (MP and former Minister for State for Veterans Affairs) as children, reconnecting as adults when he was serving in Afghanistan, to supporting him through a whirlwind political career. Felicity shares candid insights into the realities of being a political wife – far from gl...

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  Episode #7

  078 : Uniting the Military Community and Shattering Stereotypes with PadWives Assemble

  Jul 15, 202559 minS7

  <p >Join Jess Sands in this inspiring episode of The InDependent Spouse as she welcomes the incredible duo behind the award-winning podcast, Pad Wives Assemble – Sophs and Kirsha! </p> <p> </p> <p >Tune in as they dive into the realities of modern military life, discussing everything from building a supportive tri-service community to challenging outdated stereotypes about military spouses. Sophs and Kirsha share their journey of creating Pad Wives Assemble, born from a desire to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive space for armed forces families to connect and feel heard, with a few giggles along the way.</p> <p >Th...

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