67. A Roller Coaster Ride with Plot Twists: Uncovering Your Common Thread of Purpose in Life with 2020 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year Bree Carroll

from More Than a Milspouse | mindset, clarity, work-life balance, create a purpose-fueled life as a military spouse, Milspouse Mastermind · host Christine Hinrichs | Military Spouse, Growth Coach, Clarity Coach, Marketing Strategist

Military life can feel like one crazy roller coaster ride. It’s a life full of transitions, plot twists, and trying to find your own way amidst the chaos. At least that’s how Bree Carroll, the 2020-2021 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year, would describe the journey. Bree is an event designer, the host of the Hearts & Stripes podcast, and the founder of Military Marriage Day, a national holiday celebrating military marriages. She is also an executive produce of GY6 Show, a virtual fashion exhibition highlighting military veteran, spouse & dependent designers around NYFW. But that’s not where’ Bree’s story begins. Today we dive into Bree’s journey from career-oriented engineer to finding purpose as a milspouse. We talk about asking the hard questions, giving yourself permission to try new things, learning to let go of what you thought you wanted, and what it really looks like to live a fulfilling life today as a military spouse. If you’re wondering how all of your random jobs, life experiences and volunteer opportunities can form a common thread of purpose, or you just need a reminder of what’s possible in your life today, this episode is for you. Listen, learn and walk away feeling empowered to let go of what’s familiar and embrace new possibilities for your life. Better Together, Christine P.S. We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show. You can enter to Win an All-Access Pass to MilSpouse Purpose Playbook, designed to help you get clarity on what you really want, create your purpose in action statement, and show you the exact steps to start living a purpose-fueled life today. A life that will truly be fulfilling right where you are today. HOW TO ENTER Between now and March 15: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Screen shot your review and share it to your IG or FB stories. Tag me @milspousemastermind Share about the podcast in your stories for a bonus entry (or if you’ve already left a review) Not sure how to leave a review? Read this: https://milspousemastermind.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ MENTIONS Connect With Bree https://www.breecarroll.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbreecarroll https://m.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Military Marriage Day https://www.militarymarriageday.com/ https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ LINKS START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community https://milspousemastermind.com/community DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session [email protected] LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected] CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind

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Military life can feel like one crazy roller coaster ride. It’s a life full of transitions, plot twists, and trying to find your own way amidst the chaos. At least that’s how Bree Carroll, the 2020-2021 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year, would describe the journey. Bree is an event designer, the host of the Hearts & Stripes podcast, and the founder of Military Marriage Day, a national holiday celebrating military marriages. She is also an executive produce of GY6 Show, a virtual fashion exhibition highlighting military veteran, spouse & dependent designers around NYFW. But that’s not where’ Bree’s story begins. Today we dive into Bree’s journey from career-oriented engineer to finding purpose as a milspouse. We talk about asking the hard questions, giving yourself permission to try new things, learning to let go of what you thought you wanted, and what it really looks like to live a fulfilling life today as a military spouse. If you’re wondering how all of your random jobs, life experiences and volunteer opportunities can form a common thread of purpose, or you just need a reminder of what’s possible in your life today, this episode is for you. Listen, learn and walk away feeling empowered to let go of what’s familiar and embrace new possibilities for your life. Better Together, Christine P.S. We’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show. You can enter to Win an All-Access Pass to MilSpouse Purpose Playbook, designed to help you get clarity on what you really want, create your purpose in action statement, and show you the exact steps to start living a purpose-fueled life today. A life that will truly be fulfilling right where you are today. HOW TO ENTER Between now and March 15: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Screen shot your review and share it to your IG or FB stories. Tag me @milspousemastermind Share about the podcast in your stories for a bonus entry (or if you’ve already left a review) Not sure how to leave a review? Read this: https://milspousemastermind.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ MENTIONS Connect With Bree https://www.breecarroll.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsbreecarrollhttps://m.facebook.com/itsbreecarrollhttps://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Military Marriage Day https://www.militarymarriageday.com/https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ LINKS START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Communityhttps://milspousemastermind.com/community DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session [email protected] LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show CONNECT VIA EMAIL: [email protected] CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind

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