The Milspo Life Blog
Spousal Operational Control SOC
Happy April Fools' Day! As much as we’d love to see the brilliance of the Spousal Operational Control SOC [...]
Milspo Live 2026
What a day we had at our Amazon Milspo Live conference 2026. Military spouses and partners in business joined [...]
Milspo Awarded Grant from The Veterans’ Foundation
The Milspo Network CIC team is absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to announce a generous grant award from the [...]
Deck the Halls & Boost Your Sales: The Military Spouse’ Business Guide to Christmas
I know what you’re thinking, “Halloween is barely over Jess! We’re still eating Halloween sweets!!”, but dearest reader, Christmas is [...]
How to Run your Milspo Business through the 2025 Christmas Holidays
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! I completely LOVE Christmas. It’s my favourite thing! But I think [...]
AI at the Frontlines of Empowerment: How Milspo Helps Military Spouses Thrive
I could not be more chuffed to be featured in the latest edition of this world changing magazine, SHE IS [...]
Why This Remembrance, We’re Re-Sharing the Powerful Story of Scotty’s Little Soldiers
Ahead of Remembrance Day, many of us pause to honour the incredible sacrifice made by our Armed Forces. For [...]
Don’t Wait for the ‘Right Time’: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Business
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I'd love to start a business, but..."? The "but" is often followed by a [...]
081 : Sewing a New Path: How a Business Course Changed Everything with Bekky from The Crafty Starfish
Welcome to the final episode of Series 7! This week, I’m joined by Bekky, a Navy wife, mum of [...]
080 : Juggling it All with Major Jo Vann
Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse Podcast! In this episode, your host Jess Sands dives into the inspirational world [...]
079 : Felicity Mercer – From Political Life to Award-Winning Business Owner
Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse podcast! In this particularly exciting episode, Jess Sands sits down with the brilliant [...]
078 : Uniting the Military Community and Shattering Stereotypes with PadWives Assemble
Join Jess Sands in this inspiring episode of The InDependent Spouse as she welcomes the incredible duo behind the [...]
077 : From RAF Veteran to Neuro-Inclusion Advocate with Ria Jackson
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The InDependent Spouse Podcast! In this episode, your host Jess Sands sits down [...]
076 : Building Community & Navigating Military Life with Marama Alliance
In this inspiring episode, host Jess Sands welcomes Lulu from the Marama Alliance, a vibrant community dedicated to supporting [...]
075 : Advocating for Military Spouses with Camilla Howard
Welcome to The InDependent Spouse podcast, your go-to place for inspiration and support in navigating modern military life. In [...]
074 : Navigating Life’s Roller Coaster with Alex Rickerby
Join Jess Sands in this inspiring episode of The InDependent Spouse Podcast as she chats with the incredible Alex [...]
073: Military Spouse Success: Finding “Enough” & Thriving in Chaos with Dr. Katharine McAleese
This week on The InDependent Spouse, host Jess Sands welcomes the inspiring Dr. Kathrine McAleese for a deeply insightful [...]
How To Run Your Business Through A Military Posting
Navigating military life while building a business can feel like a constant battle, can't it? As a seasoned military spouse, [...]
072 : Muddling Through Military Life with Lady Caitlin Knighton
Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse, and get ready for authentic stories and amazing inspiration from the military family! [...]
Military Spouses are NOT “Standard Issue”
Have you seen the latest trend? People are asking AI to create images of a toy version of their job. [...]
Bloom Where You’re Planted: Growing Your Business in the Military Community
Five years ago, when the world was heading into lockdown, something amazing happened in my married quarter garden. Picture this: [...]
Update: Running your Business from Home – SFA, SSFA, Rented Accommodation and Your Home
SFA and SSFA After the temporary pausing of applications for the Business from Home (BfH) applications are reopen. https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-home-requests/ Please [...]
The Accidental Entrepreneur: How Military Life Redefined My Career
This year’s International Women’s Day is on the 8th March, and I’ll be celebrating, along with fellow spouses, female Veterans, [...]
Military Life & Business Goals: Finding Your Focus Amidst the Chaos
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford. Famously known for being [...]
Tackle Imposter Syndrome as a Military Spouse in Business – for good!
Do you ever feel like a fraud, like you're not good enough to be running your own business? You're not [...]