I Went Back to Work

On this episode, I had the honor of speaking with seven Black women who have spent decades in the Navy. They allow me into their world to begin to understand what a hair journey looked like in the Navy for them. We get the opportunity to hear stories about their time in bootcamp, on the ship, and shore duty. Additionally, we learn how these women advocated for the change of hair regulations for the betterment of the Navy. Enjoy!Their Bios (The ones provided and shorten for word count purposes):Michele (she/her) - Michele Robinson Ewing is a retired naval officer with 27 years of distinguished service, who now channels her extensive experience in leadership, people development, and strategic planning into her work as a Holistic Health and Wealth Coach. She specializes in guiding her clients toward physical, emotional, mental, and financial wellness, recognizing the interconnected nature of these aspects of life.Coy Landrum (she/her) - YN1 Coy Landrum United States Navy 1989-2007 Little Creek,  USS PUGET SOUND AD38, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CVN 69, Fleet Training Center Norfolk, Naval Marine Corps Reserve Center Battle Creek MI,  and Naval Operations Center Saginaw MITracy (she/her) - Tracy Brown was commissioned as a Naval Officer after graduating from college in the mid 1980's. She served 20 years of honorable military service and retired with the navy rank of Commander. Diane (she/her) - LCDR Diane Bauckman, a native of Arlington, Virginia, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1993. She earned her commission through the Old Dominion University consortium in 2000, graduating with a BA in Pre-Law. LCDR Bauckman holds a Master’s Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix. Her personal decorations include six Navy Commendation Medals, three Navy Achievement Medals, the Battle E, and the Navy Expeditionary Ribbon.THE CHAIR (S2/Ep36) — I Went Back to WorkI’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme. I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space. Send us Fan MailHost & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBAEditor: Lila Woodbridgehttp://www.lilawoodbridge.com/Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx) Learn More About THE CHAIR:Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:https://growinghands.wpengine.com/Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host DremeAnimator: Ahmad Merhi https://amerhifilm.com/film Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U My Book:From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love StoryMy explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en...