Show Notes
In this episode of Family Guidons, we sit down with Brigadier General Linda Riedel to discuss her experiences serving as a woman in the military and the challenges and triumphs that shaped her career. Brig. Gen. Riedel shares insights from her journey through leadership, breaking barriers and balancing the demands of military service while paving the way for future generations of women in uniform. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on the importance of resilience, mentorship and the evolving role of women within the armed forces. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about leadership, perseverance and the lasting impact women continue to make across the military community.
00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:07 - Episode Topic: Women in Military Service 00:03:23 - Guest Introduction: Brigadier General Linda Riedel 00:05:06 - Gen. Riedel’s Military Background and Inspiration 00:07:46 - Defining Moments in Leadership 00:09:40 - Understanding Leadership in the Military 00:11:16 - Handling Deployments as a Female Service Member 00:17:03 - Supporting and Mentoring Female Service Members 00:19:57 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome 00:23:03 - Advice for Continuing or Retiring from Military Service 00:26:38 - Memorable Stories and Determination 00:30:11 - Advice for Young Women Considering Military Service 00:32:38 - Letters from Female Service Members 00:36:03 - Closing Remarks and Call for Stories
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History of women veterans: https://www.uso.org/stories/3005-over-200-years-of-service-the-history-of-women-in-the-us-military
https://veteranlife.com/lifestyle/women-veterans-day
Center for women veterans https://www.va.gov/womenvet/resources/index.asp
Womens veteran program manager https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/wvpm-locator.asp
Women’s veteran alliance https://www.womenveteransalliance.com/
Woven women’s veterans network https://www.wovenwomenvets.org/about/
VA, suicide hotline https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Foundation for women warriors https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/programs/
Operation we are here https://www.operationwearehere.com/femaleveterans.html
White ribbon VA https://www.va.gov/health/harassment-free/
Resources for post military life for women veterans https://www.womenveteransalliance.com/
https://womenveteransinteractive.org/
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