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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shalando Jones, communication expert, professor, and author of The Heart of Public Speaking: A Business Owner’s Guide to Showing Up Live, In Person, and on Social Media with Confidence.

Dr. Jones shares her personal journey of becoming a confident speaker and educator, and explains why communication is one of the most powerful skills professionals can develop today.

In this conversation we discuss:

• How to communicate your experience and leadership effectively
• Why public speaking still matters in a digital world
• How to show up confidently live, in person, and on social media
• Practical strategies for overcoming speaking anxiety
• Advice for veterans transitioning into civilian careers

Whether you're a veteran, professional, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you find your voice, share your story, and communicate with confidence.

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Connect with Dr. Shalando Jones

TikTok: @speechcoach.shalando
Instagram: @speechcoach.shalando
YouTube: @speechcoach.shalando
Website: www.speechcoachshalando.com

📚 The Heart of Public Speaking is available on Amazon.

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What happens when you take off the uniform — and have to rediscover who you are without it?

In this powerful episode, U.S. Air Force Veteran and former Special Agent Amanda Maribel Heller shares her journey from high-stakes national security roles to founding Lone Loba, a leadership advisory practice focused on resilience, clarity, and sustainable influence.

Amanda opens up about the mental transition from being mission-focused in the military to rebuilding her identity as an independent leader. She speaks candidly about confronting PTSD, the life-changing impact of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), navigating isolation, and making the non-negotiable decision to reclaim her own narrative.

This conversation explores:

• Who Amanda was before the military
• What service shaped in her — and what it cost
• The identity shift after leaving the uniform
• Overcoming overfunctioning and self-limiting beliefs
• Rebuilding purpose after feeling lost
• Advice for those joining the military — and those preparing to transition out

If you’re a Veteran, leader, high performer, or anyone navigating a major life transition, this episode is a reminder that you are not starting over — you are evolving.

Purpose isn’t lost. It’s rebuilt.

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Dr. Tiffani Tate + the Veteran Mindset

After this conversation, I kept coming back to what makes veterans so unique—the way we think beyond ourselves.

Dr. Tiffani Tate spoke to the heart of the veteran mindset: using the resources available to us, especially for mothers; finding self-care that actually works in real life; and paying attention to our health, our hearts, and our well-being after years of service.

What stood out most was the “we” mentality. Veterans don’t just think about personal impact—we think about how choices affect families, communities, and the collective. That discipline, that awareness, and that respect for leadership stay with us long after the uniform comes off.

This reflection isn’t about giving it all away—it’s about honoring the perspective, responsibility, and depth veterans carry into every space they enter.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do more, serve differently, or take better care of yourself while still showing up for others, this conversation is one worth sitting with.

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