Military Leadership as a Woman Officer | Degrees of Success Podcast | #013

🎙️ Join us in this inspiring episode of the “Degrees of Success” podcast featuring Shirley Dominick, a retired Air Force officer, entrepreneur, and founder of Willing Warriors, a non-profit retreat for recovering service members. Shirley shares her remarkable journey as one of 11 children who grew up on a farm in South Carolina without running water to becoming a leader in the military and champion for wounded Veterans.   HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT TAKES TO TURN ADVERSITY INTO A LIFELONG PURPOSE? This episode delves into Shirley’s story, highlighting her struggles as a black female officer in the Air Force, her determination to overcome obstacles, and her passion for helping others. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FIND YOUR CALLING THROUGH SERVICE? We’ll also explore the life-changing work of Willing Warriors, a non-profit that has provided retreats and resources to over 2,500 wounded Veterans and their families.   Through powerful moments and heartfelt lessons, Shirley explains how small acts of kindness can ripple into transformative change. ARE YOU READY TO BE INSPIRED BY A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND IMPACT? Discover how faith, community, and purpose shaped her journey and how you, too, can make a difference.   ⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode: ✓ The challenges of being a woman in the military. ✓ Overcoming bias and stereotypes in leadership. ✓ The importance of resilience and faith. ✓ How her military experience shaped her career. ✓ Advice for women pursuing military or leadership roles.   📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Shirley Dominick 02:15 – Early experiences in the military 06:30 – Facing bias and breaking barriers 12:45 – Leadership lessons from the Air Force 18:10 – Life after service & starting Willing Warriors 22:35 – Advice for women in leadership 30:00 – Final thoughts & motivation   📝 Subscribe now and join us on this journey of self-discovery and success! Don't forget to like, comment, and share your biggest takeaway from this episode. Alumni Chronicles | Shirley Dominick https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/uopx-alumni-shirley-dominick.html Alumni Chronicles | Main Page https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html Explore the Degrees of Success Podcast Page: https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast.html Explore the University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofphoenix ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopx/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/ ► X: https://x.com/UOPX 📱 Request info today: https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information 💻 Apply to one of UOPX’s online programs today: https://rb.gy/k0a75c 🎓 Find your degree program University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/find-your-program.html