The OWLS Podcast

AW Book Club with Dr Lena Andrews - June 9, 2026

VALIANT WOMEN is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time. They were pilots, codebreakers, ordnance experts, gunnery instructors, metalsmiths, chemists, translators, parachute riggers, truck drivers, radarmen, pigeon trainers, and much more. LENA ANDREWS is the author of Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II and an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. Shout outs during the episode: Learn about Lena: University of Maryland [ https://spp.umd.edu/our-community/faculty-staff/lena-andrews] and Author [https://www.lenaandrews.com] Dr Margaret Chung, WWII Hero [https://www.nps.gov/people/dr-margaret-mom-chung.htm] Recording veteran stories: Library of Congress Veteran History Project [https://www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/about-this-program/] and Women's Military Memorial [https://womensmemorial.org/make-herstory/] Upcoming AW Events to include the Sept 17 Career Coaching Workshop [https://academywomen.org/events/] Mystics We Salute Her event July 16 [https://www.gofevo.com/event/AcademyWomenandSSLA07291]:

Leveraging LinkedIn: Power Your Next Move (May 19, 2026)

Re-listen to this workshop to learn from Alex Verhulst (Leidos) and Kristen Rivera about leveraging LinkedIn to shape your professional narrative, expand your network, and unlock new career opportunities.  Whether you’re exploring a career transition, seeking advancement, or working to grow your professional presence, this interactive session will guide you through practical ways to build a compelling profile, communicate your personal brand, and engage with the right networks to support your career goals.  What to Expect:  - Insights for strategically using LinkedIn to advance your goals - Tips to build your profile and drive engagement with your posts - Expert ways to interact with others' posts to build visibility and your network

Invisible Scripts: Recognizing and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs (Webinar April 30, 2026)

In the high-stakes environments of military service and corporate leadership, the most formidable obstacles we face aren't always external—they are the "invisible scripts" we carry within. For many high-achieving women, these limiting beliefs act as a silent tax on potential, causing us to "freeze" or self-censor even when we have the most valuable ideas in the room.  Listen to our fabulous webinar guest Rachel Dunlap—Founder of Inner Energy Coaching, [https://www.innerenergy-coaching.com] DLA Energy Director, and Air Force Veteran. Drawing from her personal journey, Rachel will provide a blueprint for dismantling the internal barriers that stall career momentum.

Meet the Stuttgart HS Girls Soccer Team

Today we have the opportunity for you to meet 4 athletes from the Stuttgart High School girls soccer team. They contacted us to help spread the word about their fundraiser, a goalathon, [https://app.99pledges.com/fund/stuttgartgirlssoccer] to support travel, equipment, and team events. As a school serving military families overseas, most of their players come from active-duty or veteran households, and, in their words, being part of this team has been an important way for them to build confidence, resilience, and leadership. We thought it would be interesting to meet these incredibly mature and put together young women and share our conversation with them. Anna, Regan, Sienna and Sydney were a joy to talk to, and we hope you enjoy the conversation also.  Their fundraiser kicks off April 9th, and here is the link to contribute [https://app.99pledges.com/fund/stuttgartgirlssoccer] - we would love if you could join us in supporting them!

CCW Career Discovery Webinar - Meet and Mingle with Top Employers

Listen in on this panel discussion from March 19, 2026 featuring leaders from GE Aerospace, Leidos, and Travelers who shared insights about finding your best career fit. This will be helpful for anybody personally considering a job transition or mentoring others seeking new career opportunities. Listen in to discover: 1) The landscape of opportunities with top employers 2) Insights about corporate culture and programs for transitioning veterans 3) Tips for the job search and hiring process Submit your profile into the Professional Profile Directory (PPD) [https://form.jotform.com/260618055684058]. This directory will be shared with AcademyWomen partners who may be able to facilitate hiring, a group that includes a wide array of top-caliber corporate, nonprofit and government entities.   Join AcademyWomen [https://academywomen.org] and be in the know for all the great events coming up!