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Waypoints podcast

Sisterhood of Mother B
Naval Academy
Women In Military
U.S. Naval Academy
Women In the Military
US Naval Academy
Meritocracy
Leadership
Sisterhood Of Mother B
PTSD
Military
Department Of Defense
Mentorship
Leadership Development
Feminism
Meditation
Women In Combat Aviation
Naturopathic Medicine
Triathlon
Survivor Advocacy Network
50th Anniversary

Waypoints is the podcast of the Sisterhood of Mother B - a group of U.S. Naval Academy graduates who happen to be women. We share stories, ideas, and different perspectives in order to help develop midshipmen, graduates, and each other into the best leaders we can be and to stand up for each other. For our written content and more about the Sisterhood, please see our website: women.usnagrou... more

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Latest Episodes

Please join the Sisterhood today as we meet and talk with Kimberly Walz '92! Kim was a plankowner of the USNA women's lacrosse team, rowed crew, and bench pressed her body weight on the powerlifting team...and then went on to serve on active duty and... more

Please join us to listen to and learn from Stefanie Goebel '80, Chair of the Survivor Advocacy Network (SAN). Stefanie has joined us before in her personal capacity (in 2019!), but this time she comes on the pod to talk with us about the SAN, its ori... more

Aaaaand we're in the 90s now! (The best decade... kidding.) Please join Jeannette and Shannon as we talk with Kristin (Dryfuse) Barnes '92, F-14 RIO, doctor of naturopathic medicine, Ironman triathlete, author of Haysoos the Honu, and so much more. A... more

We took a brief hiatus with this episode to dig into current event. This past Spring, after officials at USNA removed a display of Jewish women graduates from the Jewish Midshipman Center, Shannon and Carrie sat down to talk with our '98 classmate, M... more

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Recent Guests

Kimberly Walz
Rear admiral in the Navy Reserve, Class of 1992 graduate of the Naval Academy
U.S. Navy
Episode: SOMB talks with Kimberly Walz '92
Kristin Dryfuse Barnes
1992 Naval Academy graduate, former F-14 Radar Intercept Officer, and naturopathic doctor
Private Practice in Port Townsend, Washington
Episode: SOMB talks with Kristin (Dryfuse) Barnes '92
Pamela K. Pitkin
USNA graduate and former naval officer, now a paramedic and entrepreneur
Episode: SOMB Talks with Pamela Pitkin USNA '82
Tatjana Qadada
Naval Academy Class of 1983 graduate, known as Tanya Rieger at the Academy
Naval Academy Women's Alumni Group
Episode: Talking with Tatjana Qadada, USNA '83
Katherine Bustle
Naval aviator and former United Airlines captain
United Airlines
Episode: SOMB talks with '81 + '82: Mary Brigden, Peggy Metzger, and Kathy Bustle
Mary Brigden
Leader in the software industry and former Naval Flight Officer
Verizon, Oracle, Naval Academy Alumni Association
Episode: SOMB talks with '81 + '82: Mary Brigden, Peggy Metzger, and Kathy Bustle
Peggy Metzger
Supply Corps officer and government contracting officer
AstraZeneca
Episode: SOMB talks with '81 + '82: Mary Brigden, Peggy Metzger, and Kathy Bustle
Sharon Hanley Disher
Graduate of the Class of 1980, founder and director of YES, Young Engineers and Scientists of Maryland LLC.
Young Engineers and Scientists of Maryland LLC
Episode: 50th Anniversary podcast: Where SOMB speaks with a mother-daughter duo, Sharon Hanley Disher '80 and Alie Disher Orr '10
Alison Disher Orr
Graduate of the Class of 2010, former Nuke Surface Warfare Officer, currently working in the private sector.
Private Sector (Software Company)
Episode: 50th Anniversary podcast: Where SOMB speaks with a mother-daughter duo, Sharon Hanley Disher '80 and Alie Disher Orr '10

Hosts

Jeanette
Co-host of the podcast, actively leads discussions on women's leadership and experiences in the military, guiding conversations towards shared stories and empowerment.
Jeannette
Co-host with passion for narrative sharing and empowerment of women through insightful dialogues about their journeys and contributions to military and society.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Bonds that never break

    It feels good to know that women are speaking up about how their stories go, what it feels like and sharing perspectives across the spectrum of time and topics.

    This podcast is for anyone that leads, not just women leaders, and provides perspectives that are familiar to some and new to others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillene'98
    United States6 years ago
  • Women Officer, the Naval Academy and the Naval Service

    This is great podcast with some all star women. They graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1998 (did I mention yut?) and they were both Marine Corps pilots.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonybanana76
    United States7 years ago

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Many find the discussions to be empowering and relevant for anyone interested in military leadership, not just women; the insights are valuable across various contexts.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on women's stories and perspectives, noting the importance of representation and inclusivity in leadership.

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SOMB talks with Kimberly Walz '92
Q: How did your sports experiences help you at the Naval Academy?
The endurance and teamwork learned from crew and powerlifting helped Walz develop discipline and leadership skills.
SOMB talks with Kimberly Walz '92
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced at the Naval Academy?
Adapting to the new environment and dealing with perceived stress were significant challenges for Walz during her time at the Academy.
SOMB talks with Kimberly Walz '92
Q: Why did you want to attend the Naval Academy?
Walz wanted a college degree due to financial constraints and discovered a passion for the Navy during her time at NAPS.
Talking with Tatjana Qadada, USNA '83
Q: What were the positive experiences that stick in your head from Navy?
Tatjana spoke of the valuable camaraderie she found in volleyball and practical experiences during cruises that helped her build confidence and strength.
Talking with Tatjana Qadada, USNA '83
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the biggest challenges you faced at USNA?
Tatjana faced severe culture shock, loneliness, and negative experiences during plebe year that made her question her place there.

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This podcast features the voices of women graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy, sharing their personal stories, career journeys, and experiences in both military and civilian life. Topics often revolve around gender equity, leadership development, and the unique challenges faced by women in the military. The discussions also encompass intersectional themes such as diversity, inclusion, and the evolution of women's roles in traditionally male-dominated environments. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of supporting one another through shared experiences and seeks to inspire future generations of women leaders.

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Recent guests on Waypoints podcast include:

1. Kimberly Walz
2. Kristin Dryfuse Barnes
3. Pamela K. Pitkin
4. Tatjana Qadada
5. Katherine Bustle
6. Mary Brigden
7. Peggy Metzger
8. Sharon Hanley Disher

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