Welcome and welcome back! Today's episode is with a special guest, Autumn Schlimmer, founder of Frauline K9. Autumn shares her inspiring journey from the Navy to becoming a professional dog trainer. Tune in to learn about her experience in military canine training, her passion for working with dogs, and the transition to starting her own business. Don't miss this engaging conversation about perseverance, adaptability, and dedication in the field of dog training.

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In this episode Jess interviews Michael, a veteran turned creative writing professor, about his journey from military life to academia. They explore Michael's transition from the Navy, the role of education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in his career shift, and his discovery of creative writing as a therapeutic and fulfilling path. Michael's story underscores the adaptability of military skills in civilian life and the healing power of the arts.

Michael Ramos is an Iraq war veteran, a writer, teacher, book designer, editor, and the art director for Ecotone magazine. His work focuses on dispelling myths about war, warriors, and veterans, and bringing military and civilian communities together through the power of art. You can find his work in Fourth Genre, Slice, PANK Daily, and other places. His essay collection The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home (UNC Press 2024) received a starred Kirkus review and is available now from UNC Press

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In this episode of Resilient and Rowdy, host Jess welcomes Sean Ambriz with a unique Army combat experience. Originating from Los Angeles, California, Sean joined the military as an MP, but his career took unexpected turns, including roles as a medic, SRT NCOIC, and marksman during deployments in Afghanistan. Sean shares his journey from combat experiences, dealing with PTSD, to writing a book that chronicles his story and honors his fallen comrades. His book aims to support and inspire others through his detailed accounts of historic battles and personal growth. Now serving as a senior enlisted advisor at Fort Carson, Sean remains an advocate for mental health and resilience, continuously offering support to those in need. Sean has many accolades including the Presidential Volunteer Service Medal, Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars with valor.

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