Episode 23: Paying it Forward in the Milspouse Community

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This week, Lindsey sits down with Verenice Castillo, fellow military spouse and Founder and President of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network. As Verenice began her journey as a military spouse, she faced a number of challenges from finding resources to getting support to find career and education guidance.

Coming to the United States at the age of 16, Verenice was able to overcome challenges of migrating to the United States, and is now paying it forward by providing support to military spouses through the Military Spouse Advocacy Network. Verenice saw the need for a resource for new military spouses who did not know where to begin in their new military journey. Verenice’s program provides mentors to spouses who guide them on understanding all of the programs available to them, at over 40 military bases nationwide. She saw the multitude of programs for transitioning from military to civilian life, but not civilian life to military life, and wanted to fill that need.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• • [01:28] Verenice’s military life
  • [03:10] How military life has impacted Verenice’s career
  • [07:20] The origins of Military Spouse Advocacy Network
  • [12:30] How support roles in the military are changing
  • [18:35] Growing MSAN
  • [21:40] Finding MSAN near you
  • [23:50] How to connect with Verenice and MSAN
  • [27:00] Verenice’s experience working with MilHousing Network

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MilHousing Network connects military families with pre-screened military real estate experts all over the country. Founded by military spouse realtors, we built this company to be a high quality resource to better help our military PCS. Every home sold within our network helps provide jobs for military spouses. We’re dedicated to our mission of serving military families and to providing career opportunities for our fellow military spouses. To join our movement and connect with one of our realtors, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]