The Milspo Life Blog
051: Meredith Sneddon, The Royal British Legion
Today I have been chatting to the lovely Meredith from the Royal British Legion. After 100 years supporting the Armed Forces community, the Royal British Legion understands and recognises the challenges faced by serving people and their families. That’s why they’re still here to support us in any way they can. From financial support to housing advise, or just someone to chat to outside of the chain of command or patch, they will continue to fight for us 365 days a year. Head to their website for more information or to get involved in their centenary celebrations www.britishlegion.org.uk [...]
050 : Nikki Scott, Scotty’s Little Soldiers
Hello you lovely lot, and welcome to todays episode with the wonderful Nikki from the charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Its an emotional one today, but a very important episode that I think you will all gain a lot from, but first, a message from the RBL. The Royal British Legion have been the national champions of Remembrance for 100 years , but they are about much more than just poppies. They’re here 365 days a year to support us and our families. Whether it’s helping to ease the transition for your family into civilian life with finance and [...]
049 : Emma Henderson – Project Wingman
Welcome to the second episode in this series of the InDependent Spouse. Today I have been talking to a wonderful charity founder, Emma Henderson, who flipped the adversity of the pandemic into a project that has helped thousands of front-line healthcare workers across the country. Project Wingman took flight at the start of the pandemic, providing specialist VIP lounges, run by grounded airline staff to provide first class service for front line NHS workers. What follows is a fascinating interview that looking behind the scenes at the airline industry and the difference a good idea, at the right [...]
048 : Emma Gray – Rainbow Hunting Moments
Today I've been chatting to my wonderful friend Emma Gray from Rainbow Hunting Moments. Emma shares her very personal story about the death of her Royal Marine husband and the changes felt by her and her young family. We also discuss the kinds of legal set-up we should all consider when contemplating end of life care. A huge thank you to the wonderful Emma for sharing her story. I really hope you enjoy this first episode of the new series.