The Milspo Life Blog

Have you seen the latest trend? People are asking AI to create images of a toy version of their job. It's a fun concept, but it got me thinking... what would a toy version of a military spouse look like? The truth is, it's an impossible task. Because if there's one thing we are not, it's "standard issue". Think about our lives for a moment. We're juggling so much! You might be balancing family life, frequent moves, and trying to grow a business. You might be launching your dream business while adapting to new locations. And for some of [...]

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.”  – Henry Ford. Famously known for being the founder of the Ford Motor Company, an American industrialist, business magnate and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production   Feeling stuck in a rut and not sure what to do next in your business? You're not alone! Many military spouses look for the freedom and flexibility of running our own businesses, but the challenges of military life can often feel overwhelming, and can sometimes stunt us from achieving just what we want. Whether you're a [...]

Do you ever feel like a fraud, like you're not good enough to be running your own business? You're not alone. Many military spouses in business experience imposter syndrome, that nagging feeling that you're not as competent as others think you are. But the truth is, you're more capable than you think. In this blog post, we'll explore what imposter syndrome is, why military spouses are particularly susceptible to it, and how to overcome it. You'll learn practical strategies to silence your inner critic and step into your power as a confident business owner. I get it - Imposter syndrome [...]

Have you noticed the ‘and spouses’ effect? It’s something I’ve seen growth in over the last few years, and whilst I welcome that we’re being invited into the room, do we even want to be there if the programmes promising so much have actually not been created specifically for us? What am I talking about? Well, there are countless events, launches, courses and awards nights for the Armed Forces community –rightly so. We all know that service leavers need that extra bit of support, (and the cynic in me would also like to flag that there’s a lot of money [...]