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In the previous seasons…
The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, highlighted 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.
Get the quick overview of Jen in Ep. 214:
This fall season is dedicated to seasoned spouses preparing for military retirement.
Together, we’ll explore new opportunities and ideas outside the military, so you can make more confident choices for your next chapter.
Because you, too, are retiring — and now, it’s your turn to own what’s next.
Protect What You’ve Earned — For You and Your Family
Show Sponsor: US VetWealth
Your pension and benefits are more than numbers—they’re your family’s security. US VetWealth’s toolkit helps you and your spouse understand SBP, TSP, and VA benefits so you can make confident, united decisions for the future.
Show’s History from September 2023 to November 2024
For Season 8 and 9, we showcased our partnership with Blue Water Advisors, who bring needed change to our Veteran Senior Leaders, One Career Progression at a Time. Learn more at BLUEWATER-ADVISORS.COM
For Seasons 7, 8, and 9 (from episodes 152 to 214), the show partnered with The Rosie Network to showcase Service2CEO Graduates. Read more at MILITARY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE.
Recognition
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 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.
November 2020, Jen Amos was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! The show continued to collect award nominations in the following years. In September 2021, the show made the Final Slate in the 16th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards for the Government & Organizations category. In November 2021, the show was an Award Finalist for the 5th Annual National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards. December 2021, the show was a Golden Crane Podcast Awards Nominee. September 2022, the show was a Finalist for the 13th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group for “Best Military Personal Finance Content.”
Holding Down the Fort has also been featured in multiple media outlets, including Military Entrepreneur (M.E.) Magazine, MOAA’s Never Stop Learning Podcast, The Leadership Void Podcast, Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast, Sisters in Service Podcast, Get 2 Vet, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, Legacy Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, The American MilSpouse, VeteranCrowd Network, It's a Military Life, VirtForce, Military Veteran Dad Podcast, and much more.
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