186: Kirsten Machamer on Transforming Military Moves into Opportunities for Growth and Connection
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186: Kirsten Machamer on Transforming Military Moves into Opportunities for Growth and Connection
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Have you ever been challenged to create a flexible, fulfilling career that complements your lifestyle? For Kirsten Machamer with Simple Home Reset, she shares how she transformed her experiences with military moves into opportunities for growth and connection.
Kirsten shares her journey as a military spouse, including the challenges and joys of adapting to new environments and transitioning from a public health professional to a home organization expert. She discusses her mindset shifts, emphasizing the importance of viewing moves not as obstacles but as opportunities for personal development. Kirsten also shares her entrepreneurial journey into home organization, showcasing how military spouses can create flexible, fulfilling careers that complement military life.
Kirsten's story is an inspiring example for military spouses to embrace change, leverage their support system, pursue their passions, and explore entrepreneurship!
Resources Mentioned:
- https://www.simplehomereset.com/
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- https://www.instagram.com/simplehomereset/
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SHOW'S HISTORY FROM SEP 2023 to NOV 2024:
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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...
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