Afterthought on The Military Family

How true is this: You can take the Pinoy out of the Philippines but you can't take the Philippines out of the Pinoy?

My guest moved to the US when he was two and always wanted to serve in the military since he was five. He served in the US Military and US Foreign Service, yet married a Filipina.

Even though he doesn't speak Filipino, he didn't let it stop him from teaching in the PMA. For free. Why? So he can give back to the Philippines...

How do you choose one dream job over the other? Should you really give up one? Or should you do both?

Sonny Busa, my guest for this week, pursued both by using one goal as a stepping stone. He may have hated what he had to do to get in and stay at West Point, but he was able to achieve both. How? By having the discipline to finish what he started, by being clear on what he really wants, and by doing what's necessary to get there...

Don't get me wrong. Keeping faith and manifesting work BUT unfortunately it's not enough.

With her unwavering faith as her guide, Eloi was able to make one of her dreams a reality simply by not waiting for it to happen.

How? By taking action...

Are you an OFW who's longing to be with your family in the Philippines?

Are you tired of doing physical jobs and curious to transition to working from home?

Do you want to pursue a career in podcasting but don't know where and how to start?

In these changing times, we really need to learn how to adapt; otherwise, we would be left behind.

But how do you do that? By following Ce's roadmap and how she prepared for life's changes and challenges...

How did Nilyn, a pastoral intern whose parents are both pastors, end up working as an inventory assistant for a US-based retail company?

Has she always done things her own way?

And what's behind her fearlessness when it comes to switching careers even though it will make her start all over again?

In this episode, you'll hear from Nilyn how she uses her humble beginnings as a driving force to not only have a better life for herself and her family, but to also help others...

How did Rowela transition to a white collar job while working as a domestic helper?

What is the biggest reason why Rowela renewed her faith in God?

How can military spouses, housewives, or mothers take advantage of the internet and work-from-home opportunities despite their hectic schedules?

In this episode, Rowela discusses the reasons why she chose to be an OFW over getting a college degree, her European adventures, as well as the turning point in her life that led her...

How does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help U.S. military veterans in the Philippines?

What are the benefits available to U.S. military veterans residing in the Philippines or the United States?

What are the military values that children learn or adapt from their parents who serve in the military?

In this episode, Former U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr...

What role does foreign service play in aiding the families of deployed military personnel?

What are some of the ways society can assist and support military service members, veterans, and their families?

What are the differences between military service and foreign service careers?

In this episode, Former US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. discusses how he got started in the foreign service and why he chose the foreign service despite coming from a military family background...

What do military parents really go through?

How did Episode 4 affect me as a mother?

When should you stop parenting and simply be a parent?

In this episode, I try out a different episode format, where I react to my earlier episodes. So please share your feedback and suggestions with me so I can create better content for you...

How does the boot camp experience in the United States Army compare to other branches of the United States military?

How does the US military prepare service members for civilian life once they retire?

What are the similarities and differences between military service and foreign service careers?

In this episode, listen to Edwin discuss his life, from being born in the United States to growing up in the Philippines, why he chose to enlist in the United States Army over...