In today’s NEW episode, KateLynn Heavilon will have a conversation with the incoming Executive Director of Mission:Milspouse Jerad Knight.

KateLynn and JT’s conversation will span over his military service, transition to a military spouse, his vision for the organization and much more.

Jerad is very excited to be a part of Mission: Milspouse as he steps into the Executive Director role with a passion for Military Spouses, we are excited to see where he will help guide us.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode. Please leave a five-star rating and review on Apple podcasts, then send us a screenshot of your review to hello@missionmilspouse.org or DM us on Facebook or Instagram @missionmilspouse to receive a special in-real-life gift as a thank you on behalf of MM. We appreciate your engagement and support.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, KateLynn Heavilon speaks with Jenny Valderas: Senior Director of Family Support Services Rebekah Reyes: Volunteer Manager with Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront connects the American donor community to our military families through a robust array of valued and life-changing programs that address the specific short-term and Critical Financial Assistance, long-term stability, and recurring support needs they experience, Operation Homefront is able to help military families overcome many of the challenges inherent in military life. The result: stronger, more stable, and more secure military families.

Jenny Valderas is Operation Homefront’s Senior Director of Family Support Services. She has worked with the organization for more than a decade and in her current role, Valderas oversees the planning and execution of programs that address the unique needs and challenges faced by America’s military families, including the delivery of school supplies and holiday meals, and celebrating expectant parents and exceptional military children. Beyond her professional capacity, Valderas is also a military spouse, providing a distinct personal connection to the military community and Operation Homefront’s mission to create strong, stable, and secure military families. Valderas received a Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University.

Rebekah first found Operation Homefront when as a military spouse, she needed help with holiday meals, toys, and critical financial assistance. When she was able to, she started at Operation Homefront as an AmeriCorps volunteer, became a regular volunteer, and in 2018 was hired as a full-time staff member. During her time working as a program coordinator, she planned and facilitated events in the Texas area such as Holiday Meals for Military, Back-to-School Brigade and Star-Spangled Babies showers. Rebekah helped volunteers coordinate pickups for designated Dollar Tree stores, write grant applications for monetary and in-kind donations, direct volunteers’ day of events, and set up event spaces. In 2021, Rebekah chose to move from a program delivery role to one on our volunteer services team and then eventually to Human Resources where she has continued to help others thrive while empowering others to help bring our mission to life. Outside of work, she gets to be a mom, stepmom, and role model to six amazing, beautiful children ranging in age from 7 to 28 years old. She supports her spouse, now a veteran, starting a new path as a counselor working with other veterans. On weekends, she volunteers at her local humane society, helping dogs and cats find forever homes. She has also returned to school and just finished her first semester toward earning an MA in Art Therapy.

To connect with Operation Homefront at:
https://operationhomefront.org/
Facebook: @OperationHomefront
Instagram: @OperationHomefront
LinkedIn: @OperationHomefront
X: @Op_Homefront

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Jenny Valderas and Rebekah Reyes from Operation Homefront. We greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to hello@missionmilspouse.org or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Jennifer Beeston. Jennifer Beeston is a nationally recognized mortgage and real estate expert, celebrated for her commitment to financial literacy and consumer advocacy. In addition to being the #1 VA loan officer in America, her expertise extends across all loan categories, consistently ranking her in the top 1% of mortgage lenders nationwide. Jennifer’s mission is to make the complex world of home financing accessible to everyone—from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors—by providing clear, practical advice that empowers individuals to achieve their financial and homeownership goals.

With over a decade of experience, Jennifer has been featured in major media outlets like _US News, Business Insider, Time,_ and _NBC News_ for her insights on mortgages, real estate, and personal finance. Her popular YouTube channel is a trusted resource for homebuyers and investors alike, offering easy-to-understand content on homebuying strategies, mortgage planning, and financial empowerment.

To connect with Jennifer find her at:
https://www.nostressva.com/
www.youtube.com/jenniferbeeston
LinkedIn: Jenniferbeeston
Instagram: @jenbeeston
X: @jenbeeston

Thank you for tuning in to this episode featuring Jennifer Beeston. Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your support. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to hello@missionmilspouse.org or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift.

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