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    <description>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:summary>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>Episode 283: How military spouses can create an online business</title>
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  <itunes:title>How military spouses can create an online business</itunes:title>
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  <description>Military spouses often face challenges when seeking jobs. They raise their military families while one parent is frequently deployed for months or years at a time. Military members regularly PCS to a different duty station, making it difficult for a spouse to remain employed. Entrepreneurship is a good way for a military spouse to earn some extra money. 
Monica Fullerton created Spouse-ly, an online business that spotlights and supports businesses owned by military spouses, transitioning service members and veterans. 
Meet this successful entrepreneur and learn more about her business, path to a rewarding career and more in the fourth and final episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast. Special Guest: Monica Bassett.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Military spouses often face challenges when seeking jobs. They raise their military families while one parent is frequently deployed for months or years at a time. Military members regularly PCS to a different duty station, making it difficult for a spouse to remain employed. Entrepreneurship is a good way for a military spouse to earn some extra money. </p>

<p>Monica Fullerton created Spouse-ly, an online business that spotlights and supports businesses owned by military spouses, transitioning service members and veterans. </p>

<p>Meet this successful entrepreneur and learn more about her business, path to a rewarding career and more in the fourth and final episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.</p><p>Special Guest: Monica Bassett.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rPS_6tz2YM8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Spouse-ly, Shop Military &amp; First Responder-Owned Small Businesses" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouse-ly.com/">Spouse-ly, Shop Military &amp; First Responder-Owned Small Businesses</a></li><li><a title="Monica Fullerton | E-Commerce Expert and Business Mentor" rel="nofollow" href="https://monicafullerton.com/">Monica Fullerton | E-Commerce Expert and Business Mentor</a></li><li><a title="Podcast - Spouse-ly" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouse-ly.com/podcast/">Podcast - Spouse-ly</a></li><li><a title="Boots to Business | U.S. Small Business Administration" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business">Boots to Business | U.S. Small Business Administration</a></li><li><a title="Spouse-ly University" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouselyu.com/">Spouse-ly University</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Military spouses often face challenges when seeking jobs. They raise their military families while one parent is frequently deployed for months or years at a time. Military members regularly PCS to a different duty station, making it difficult for a spouse to remain employed. Entrepreneurship is a good way for a military spouse to earn some extra money. </p>

<p>Monica Fullerton created Spouse-ly, an online business that spotlights and supports businesses owned by military spouses, transitioning service members and veterans. </p>

<p>Meet this successful entrepreneur and learn more about her business, path to a rewarding career and more in the fourth and final episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.</p><p>Special Guest: Monica Bassett.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rPS_6tz2YM8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Spouse-ly, Shop Military &amp; First Responder-Owned Small Businesses" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouse-ly.com/">Spouse-ly, Shop Military &amp; First Responder-Owned Small Businesses</a></li><li><a title="Monica Fullerton | E-Commerce Expert and Business Mentor" rel="nofollow" href="https://monicafullerton.com/">Monica Fullerton | E-Commerce Expert and Business Mentor</a></li><li><a title="Podcast - Spouse-ly" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouse-ly.com/podcast/">Podcast - Spouse-ly</a></li><li><a title="Boots to Business | U.S. Small Business Administration" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business">Boots to Business | U.S. Small Business Administration</a></li><li><a title="Spouse-ly University" rel="nofollow" href="https://spouselyu.com/">Spouse-ly University</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 280: How to create a mission-driven business that turns a profit</title>
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  <itunes:episode>280</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How to create a mission-driven business that turns a profit</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>33:59</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Air Force veteran Charlynda Scales found her business niche while honoring the legacy of her grandfather, a Korean War veteran. With no formal training in the food industry, she relied on her military experience to adapt, execute, and lead, bringing her vision to life. Her business, Mutt’s Sauce, is rooted in service, resilience and a sense of purpose. Learn more about how she developed her mission, her path to success and more in the first episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast. Special Guest: Charlynda Scales.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Air Force veteran Charlynda Scales found her business niche while honoring the legacy of her grandfather, a Korean War veteran. With no formal training in the food industry, she relied on her military experience to adapt, execute, and lead, bringing her vision to life. Her business, Mutt’s Sauce, is rooted in service, resilience and a sense of purpose. Learn more about how she developed her mission, her path to success and more in the first episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.</p><p>Special Guest: Charlynda Scales.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/VUSeoiUPwjs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Mutt&#39;s Sauce LLC® " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.muttssauce.com/password">Mutt's Sauce LLC® </a></li><li><a title="Free Small Business Mentorship and Resources | SCORE" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.score.org/">Free Small Business Mentorship and Resources | SCORE</a></li><li><a title="Union Kitchen – Food Business Accelerator &amp; Shared Kitchen in DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.unionkitchen.com/">Union Kitchen – Food Business Accelerator &amp; Shared Kitchen in DC</a></li><li><a title="6888 Kitchen Incubator | Dayton Ohio" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.6888kitchen.org/">6888 Kitchen Incubator | Dayton Ohio</a></li><li><a title="Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline: How to Turn Every Loss into a Win with the Like-Hearted Mentor (TM): Scales, Charlynda: 9781956906691: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Bottom-Has-Trampoline-Like-Hearted/dp/195690669X">Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline: How to Turn Every Loss into a Win with the Like-Hearted Mentor (TM): Scales, Charlynda: 9781956906691: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com : Powershift" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=powershift+book&amp;hvadid=598727208689&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9209441&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=2784418078650697837--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2784418078650697837&amp;hvtargid=kwd-767510308238&amp;hydadcr=8454_13545019&amp;mcid=63cdb84b52ee32a4a88b7dfc8c3d71f1&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_3duqs44kw0_e">Amazon.com : Powershift</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Air Force veteran Charlynda Scales found her business niche while honoring the legacy of her grandfather, a Korean War veteran. With no formal training in the food industry, she relied on her military experience to adapt, execute, and lead, bringing her vision to life. Her business, Mutt’s Sauce, is rooted in service, resilience and a sense of purpose. Learn more about how she developed her mission, her path to success and more in the first episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.</p><p>Special Guest: Charlynda Scales.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/VUSeoiUPwjs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Mutt&#39;s Sauce LLC® " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.muttssauce.com/password">Mutt's Sauce LLC® </a></li><li><a title="Free Small Business Mentorship and Resources | SCORE" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.score.org/">Free Small Business Mentorship and Resources | SCORE</a></li><li><a title="Union Kitchen – Food Business Accelerator &amp; Shared Kitchen in DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.unionkitchen.com/">Union Kitchen – Food Business Accelerator &amp; Shared Kitchen in DC</a></li><li><a title="6888 Kitchen Incubator | Dayton Ohio" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.6888kitchen.org/">6888 Kitchen Incubator | Dayton Ohio</a></li><li><a title="Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline: How to Turn Every Loss into a Win with the Like-Hearted Mentor (TM): Scales, Charlynda: 9781956906691: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Bottom-Has-Trampoline-Like-Hearted/dp/195690669X">Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline: How to Turn Every Loss into a Win with the Like-Hearted Mentor (TM): Scales, Charlynda: 9781956906691: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com : Powershift" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=powershift+book&amp;hvadid=598727208689&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9209441&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=2784418078650697837--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=2784418078650697837&amp;hvtargid=kwd-767510308238&amp;hydadcr=8454_13545019&amp;mcid=63cdb84b52ee32a4a88b7dfc8c3d71f1&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_3duqs44kw0_e">Amazon.com : Powershift</a></li></ul>]]>
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