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Real Service.
Hosted by 25-year Air Force veteran DeeDee Glodowski — candid conversations with veterans, leaders, and change-makers navigating life after service.
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Founder, Veterans Speak Media
A 25-year Air Force veteran, M.A. graduate, and the voice behind Veteran Next Weekly. DeeDee brings the intelligence, discipline, and straight talk of military service to every conversation — creating a space where veterans, leaders, and change-makers speak freely.
In Focus: MOVE — Veterans Weight Management Program
DeeDee goes In Focus on the VA's MOVE program — a veteran-centered weight management initiative helping service members and veterans take control of their health after service. Real talk, real results, and the resources you need to get started.
The Chef and Wigmaker — In Love and Business
A powerful conversation about building a life and a business together — love, entrepreneurship, and the resilience it takes to make both work. One of the most heartfelt episodes yet.
Call to Lead — Conversation with Tony Whitehead
Leadership isn't a title — it's a calling. Tony Whitehead joins DeeDee for a deep conversation on what it means to lead with purpose, integrity, and service at the core.
SLAY to Success with Rochelle "Queen SLAY" Hemingway
Rochelle Hemingway brings her signature energy and hard-won wisdom to the podcast. From setbacks to success — this conversation will leave you fired up and ready to move.
Anchored by Grace with Dr. Erik Scott
Dr. Erik Scott joins DeeDee to explore faith, resilience, and the anchor that keeps veterans grounded through the hardest transitions. A conversation about grace in the face of adversity.
Change is a Verb with Yvonne Akpoveta
Yvonne Akpoveta makes one thing clear: change doesn't happen to you, it happens through you. A high-energy conversation about transformation, accountability, and taking action.
Style and Serve with Laura Longmire
Laura Longmire proves that personal style and service go hand in hand. A conversation about confidence, presentation, and showing up as your best self — in uniform and out.
Take Charge of What's Next with Ericka Kelly
The 17th Command Chief (ret.) of the Air Force Reserve, Ericka Kelly, sits down with DeeDee for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to take charge of your next chapter.
Month of the Military
A special episode honoring Military Appreciation Month — DeeDee reflects on service, sacrifice, and the stories that define the military community. A tribute to those who wore the uniform.
Voices of HerStory with Denise Jelinski Hall
Denise Jelinski Hall — the first woman to serve as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the National Guard Bureau — shares her extraordinary journey through the ranks and the lessons she carries forward.
Resilience on Two Wheels with Bessie Johnson
Bessie Johnson turned her motorcycle into a symbol of resilience and freedom. DeeDee and Bessie talk about healing, community, and the open road as a path back to yourself.
Paul Lawrence — Former Undersecretary of Benefits, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
A rare inside look at the VA from the top. Paul Lawrence, former Undersecretary of Benefits, joins DeeDee to discuss what's working, what needs to change, and what veterans deserve.
The Art of Transition: Finding Purpose After Service with Mary Polanco
The episode that started it all. Mary Polanco joins DeeDee for a deeply personal conversation about the hardest transition a veteran faces — from service to civilian life — and how to find purpose on the other side.
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