5. Our “Why” Behind the Independent Dependent

We invited so many amazing guests in the past to share stories of how they became military spouses, but we didn't share our story or why we started The Independent Dependent in the first place. So let's do it now! As military spouses, we take on the supporting role, and often our passions get pushed on the back burner because of the lifestyle that we chose to marry into. It's really hard as we move across the country (or on the other side of the world), we're away from family, from our close friends, and it’s hard to build a new network of people. That is a big reason why The Independent Dependent is so important to us! Because it enables us to connect with one another, support each other and share how we can all become independent dependent no matter where we live. In this episode, we chat about: - What were our lives like before we became military spouses - Our passions and how marrying into the military has affected our paths - How starting our online businesses has paved a way of independence but also brought new financial freedom along with our husbands’ income - How we connected and started the idea for this community (even though we never met face-to-face) - Our beginnings (and mistakes) as online service providers - Overcoming imposter syndrome - First coaching we invested in and how it scaled our businesses So many exciting topics, right? Come and join us! Also, DM us on Instagram if you have any ideas for future episodes. We LOVE hearing from you! For full show notes and more resources, visit milspolifestyle.com/episode-5.