Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2593768.rss For years, women in the military have led, served, sacrificed, and succeeded - yet too often, their stories go untold.

Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service is my new podcast dedicated to changing that.
It’s a space for honest dialogue with women who’ve worn the uniform — sharing lessons in leadership, moments of vulnerability, career transitions, and everything in between.

If you’ve served, supported someone who served, or simply want to hear powerful stories of perseverance — this is for you.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Tameka Eaddy is an Army veteran, leadership mentor, and host of Candid Conversations, a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of women who have served in the military. With more than 24 years of service in the United States Army, Tameka built her career across healthcare operations, training environments, and senior leadership roles. Beginning as a combat medic and later serving as an instructor, operations leader, and First Sergeant, she spent much of her career mentoring soldiers, developing leaders, and helping teams navigate complex challenges. Through her leadership journey, Tameka discovered that some of the most powerful lessons in service came from the conversations that happened off the record—stories of resilience, transition, leadership, and growth that often went unheard. Candid Conversations was created to bring those stories to light. Today, Tameka uses her platform to foster meaningful dialogue about leadership, identity, transition, and purpose beyond the uniform. Her work is grounded in mentorship, storytelling, and creating spaces where women veterans can reflect, connect, and continue to lead in new chapters of their lives. Tomeko Eaddy Tomeko Eaddy No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22184740/Rebranded_Image_for_podcast_ixqjm2.png Beyond the Uniform: Real Conversations on Life, Leadership & Purpose After Service https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2593768.rss 144 144 Beyond the Uniform: Natalie Sanders on Still Serving: From Soldier to Military Spouse Beyond the Uniform: Natalie Sanders on Still Serving: From Soldier to Military Spouse https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/still-serving-from-soldier-to-military-spouse/ https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/still-serving-from-soldier-to-military-spouse/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 -0300 meko32479.podbean.com/ecaa4794-3e47-360c-8df6-61f972b536da Natalie Sanders shares her journey from serving eight years in the Army as a nurse to navigating life as a full-time military spouse and mother. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the realities of transitioning out of uniform while still living the military lifestyle through a spouse’s service. From constant PCS moves and career sacrifices to homeschooling and managing the unpredictability of military family life, Natalie opens up about identity, resilience, and what continued service truly looks like beyond the uniform.

]]> Natalie Sanders shares her journey from serving eight years in the Army as a nurse to navigating life as a full-time military spouse and mother. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the realities of transitioning out of uniform while still living the military lifestyle through a spouse’s service. From constant PCS moves and career sacrifices to homeschooling and managing the unpredictability of military family life, Natalie opens up about identity, resilience, and what continued service truly looks like beyond the uniform.

]]> Tomeko Eaddy false No 2572 1 4 full Beyond the Uniform: Precision, Purpose & Patient Care: Inside the Leadership of LTC Jessica Georgi Beyond the Uniform: Precision, Purpose & Patient Care: Inside the Leadership of LTC Jessica Georgi https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/precision-purpose-patient-care-inside-the-leadership-of-ltc-jessica-georgi/ https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/precision-purpose-patient-care-inside-the-leadership-of-ltc-jessica-georgi/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0300 meko32479.podbean.com/f5cadf5b-876c-364e-9481-d1474f486931 In this episode of Beyond the Uniform, (recorded as Candid Conversation) I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Georgi, a distinguished leader in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, to explore her journey of service, leadership, and impact in military healthcare.

LTC Georgi currently serves as Director of Patient Administration at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and has held key leadership roles across the Defense Health Agency and global military operations. From deploying to Afghanistan as Chief of Patient Administration to leading digital health integration efforts and supporting national-level missions, her career reflects a deep commitment to excellence and service.

We discuss the realities of leadership in high-stakes environments, the evolution of healthcare within the military, and what it means to lead with purpose beyond the uniform.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, service members, and anyone inspired by resilience, growth, and meaningful impact.

]]> In this episode of Beyond the Uniform, (recorded as Candid Conversation) I sit down with Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Georgi, a distinguished leader in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, to explore her journey of service, leadership, and impact in military healthcare.

LTC Georgi currently serves as Director of Patient Administration at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and has held key leadership roles across the Defense Health Agency and global military operations. From deploying to Afghanistan as Chief of Patient Administration to leading digital health integration efforts and supporting national-level missions, her career reflects a deep commitment to excellence and service.

We discuss the realities of leadership in high-stakes environments, the evolution of healthcare within the military, and what it means to lead with purpose beyond the uniform.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, service members, and anyone inspired by resilience, growth, and meaningful impact.

]]> Tomeko Eaddy false No 2551 1 3 full Beyond the Uniform: Christiane Fields on Resilience, Recovery, and Reclaiming Purpose Beyond the Uniform: Christiane Fields on Resilience, Recovery, and Reclaiming Purpose https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/candid-conversations-christiane-fields-on-resilience-recovery-and-reclaiming-purpose/ https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/candid-conversations-christiane-fields-on-resilience-recovery-and-reclaiming-purpose/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0300 meko32479.podbean.com/f72c468d-b4ba-34ad-90c6-2ec9f7929c46 Christiane shares her journey through adversity in both military and civilian life, and how she transformed pain into purpose while continuing to serve others.

]]> Christiane shares her journey through adversity in both military and civilian life, and how she transformed pain into purpose while continuing to serve others.

]]> Christiane Fields is an Army brat and Army veteran who served over nine years on active duty. Growing up in a military family and later serving herself, the military shaped not only her career but her identity, resilience, and sense of responsibility to others. After leaving active duty, she became a nurse, where she witnessed firsthand what happens when individuals and families are unprepared for crisis; medically, emotionally, and financially. Today, Christiane works in financial protection and legacy planning, with a mission rooted in service: helping veterans and families prepare before crisis hits, build stability, and protect what they’ve worked so hard to earn. Her work is especially focused on supporting women veterans and ensuring that support doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Contact info: cfields@candtfieldsfinancial.com Tomeko Eaddy false No 2640 1 2 full Beyond the Uniform: LTC (R) Elko on Leadership, Service, and Legacy Beyond the Uniform: LTC (R) Elko on Leadership, Service, and Legacy https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/candid-conversations-ltc-r-elko-on-leadership-service-and-legacy/ https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/candid-conversations-ltc-r-elko-on-leadership-service-and-legacy/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:40:21 -0300 meko32479.podbean.com/f8d2d38e-f81d-3a37-b0a3-0d0ff2d5382d Leadership That Lasts: Lessons from LTC (R) Elko A candid discussion on leadership under pressure, personal growth, and carrying forward the lessons of service into the next chapter.

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A candid discussion on leadership under pressure, personal growth, and carrying forward the lessons of service into the next chapter.

]]> A little about LTC (R) Elko: I am proud to be the first woman in my family to have ever served in the Military, and I am second generation to serve in the Army. As an Army brat I was mostly raised near my extended family in El Paso, TX. I earned my bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and my commission from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2002. I served honorably in the Army Medical Department from May 2003 through retirement in May 2023. I specialized in Medical Operations and Healthcare Administration. In that time I also earned my Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Baylor University in 2015. The first 10 years of my career was spent overseas (Korea, Germany, Iraq, and Hawaii). I deployed and served 24 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006; 2008-2009). In that time there were moments of excitement, fear, anxiety, disbelief, chaos, but above all commraderie. I am proud of my time in Service. I met and (later married) an Army AG officer through a Unit Movement Officer course in Germany, and have two wonderful children as a result, Sophia (9) and Ethan (7). After retirement, I began volunteering with the Military Women’s Memorial, the South County Little League (specifically softball), and Girl Scouts of America, Troop 52119.. After retirement, I spent about a year working as a contractor data analyst consultant for Seneca Holdings. During that time my focus was process improvement within A.T. Augusta Medical Center’s Resource Management department at Fort Belvoir. In Fall of 2025, I opted for a complete life/skill/ career change, and left Seneca to enroll at George Mason University as an Art History undergrad, with a minor in Studio Art. As a full time student, I DJ for the campus radio station, and am pursuing photography in my spare time. To date my work has been displayed in two separate galleries in Northern Virginia. I appreciate those I served with, and am grateful to the women who helped paved the way for me to have a 20 year career with a family, and equal opportunities. Soldier, Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Volunteer, Veteran, Mentor, Transitioning Veteran Coach, Student, DJ, Photographer.. f you wish to contact her, please check out her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-elko?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Tomeko Eaddy true No 3090 1 1 full Trailer Trailer https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/trailer/ https://meko32479.podbean.com/e/trailer/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:37:25 -0300 meko32479.podbean.com/42d463d2-ed63-3b63-bb09-1adf495c1188 Welcome to Candid Conversations, hosted by Army veteran 1SG (Ret.) Tameka Eaddy. This podcast features real conversations on leadership, life after service, personal growth, and purpose. Highlighting the voices of women veterans and leaders, each episode shares powerful stories of transition and resilience. Tune in for honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and a community built on connection. Follow and join the conversation.

]]> Welcome to Candid Conversations, hosted by Army veteran 1SG (Ret.) Tameka Eaddy. This podcast features real conversations on leadership, life after service, personal growth, and purpose. Highlighting the voices of women veterans and leaders, each episode shares powerful stories of transition and resilience. Tune in for honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and a community built on connection. Follow and join the conversation.

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