Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service

Beyond the Uniform: From Marine to Mentor with Dr. Karla Guevara

(Recorded as Candid Conversations)Dr. Karla Guevara is a Marine Corps veteran, educator, and leader whose career reflects resilience, service, and a deep commitment to uplifting others. She spent 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, where she learned to lead with discipline, humility, and an unwavering sense of purpose.   After her military service, she transitioned into a high-stakes healthcare environment supporting operations, strengthening her skills in organization, relationship-building, and communication under pressure.  Karla later discovered her passion for education, where she has dedicated more than 15 years to serving as a classroom teacher, instructional coordinator, and assistant principal.   She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on early childhood education from the University of Houston‑Victoria, a Master’s degree in Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. Her dissertation, Unlocking Potential: Investigating Teacher Self-Efficacy and Its Impact on Culturally Responsive RLA Instruction for ELLs, reflects her passion for empowering educators and advancing meaningful learning experiences for multilingual students.   As a bilingual Latina and woman veteran, Dr. Guevara leads with authenticity, connection, and a deep belief in the potential within every person. She is now exploring opportunities to apply her expertise beyond the K–12 setting, including roles in EdTech, leadership development, and higher education, where she hopes to broaden her impact and continue to elevate diverse voices and learners.

Beyond the Uniform: Natalie Sanders on Still Serving: From Soldier to Military Spouse

Natalie Sanders shares her journey from serving eight years in the Army as a nurse to navigating life as a full-time military spouse and mother. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the realities of transitioning out of uniform while still living the military lifestyle through a spouse’s service. From constant PCS moves and career sacrifices to homeschooling and managing the unpredictability of military family life, Natalie opens up about identity, resilience, and what continued service truly looks like beyond the uniform.

Beyond the Uniform: Precision, Purpose & Patient Care: Inside the Leadership of LTC Jessica Georgi

In this episode of Beyond the Uniform, (recorded as Candid Conversation) I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Georgi, a distinguished leader in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, to explore her journey of service, leadership, and impact in military healthcare. LTC Georgi currently serves as Director of Patient Administration at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and has held key leadership roles across the Defense Health Agency and global military operations. From deploying to Afghanistan as Chief of Patient Administration to leading digital health integration efforts and supporting national-level missions, her career reflects a deep commitment to excellence and service. We discuss the realities of leadership in high-stakes environments, the evolution of healthcare within the military, and what it means to lead with purpose beyond the uniform. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, service members, and anyone inspired by resilience, growth, and meaningful impact.

Beyond the Uniform: Christiane Fields on Resilience, Recovery, and Reclaiming Purpose

Christiane shares her journey through adversity in both military and civilian life, and how she transformed pain into purpose while continuing to serve others.

Beyond the Uniform: LTC (R) Elko on Leadership, Service, and Legacy

Leadership That Lasts: Lessons from LTC (R) Elko A candid discussion on leadership under pressure, personal growth, and carrying forward the lessons of service into the next chapter.