Season 4 Episode 9 Military Spouse Advocacy Network. On this week’s episode of Ruck Up Buttercup we speak with Verenice Castillo the Founder and CEO of Military Spouse Advocacy Network. She tells us her story of coming from a different country to having to adjust to being a US Military Spouse. She, like all of us, felt out of place, and pretty isolated, but realized that doesn’t have to be the case. She founded MSAN in order to create a space where spouses could support each other by mentoring each other through different situations. They now have 3 important aspects of their non-profit. 1. Mentorship- With trained, and certified mentors available 24/7 no matter if you are new to the military, going through your first deployment, struggling through a transition, or even a veteran spouse there is someone there for you to talk to. 2. Leadership Training- Not everyone wants to be a volunteer but EVERYONE is a leader in their own way. With this well sought after training available to a group of spouses each year, more amazing opportunities will open up to those who seek them. 3. The Hub- Think social media but better. A secure platform with only military spouses who want to support each other. For more information about MSAN: https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/ To reach us: www.deployedlove.org/podcast www.facebook.com/ruckupbuttercup www.instagram.com/ruckupbuttercuppodcast Now on Youtube and Tiktok too just look up Ruck Up Buttercup. Email: sabrinajohannes@deployedlove.org

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Summary To reach out and connect with Alex, here's her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mamolo-2a1b57222/ In this episode, Trevor interviews Alex, who shares her journey from being a musician to transitioning into the tech industry. Alex talks about her background in music, playing drums in a band, and the challenges she faced in her musical career. She then discusses her experience working in data entry and her decision to pursue a career in technology. Alex explains how she discovered coding and her decision to join a coding bootcamp. She shares her struggles with understanding methods and functions and the support she received from her instructors. Alex emphasizes the importance of understanding the fundamentals of coding and how it has impacted her personal growth and progress. In this conversation, Alex discusses her experience in the coding bootcamp and the challenges she faced. She shares how she overcame those challenges and gained confidence in her coding abilities. The conversation also explores the difficulty curve in learning programming and the importance of perseverance. Alex talks about her job search process and the need for relentless follow-up. The conversation concludes with an invitation for listeners to connect with Alex and seek advice on their own coding journey. Takeaways Transitioning from a non-technical career to the tech industry is possible with the right support and guidance. Learning HTML and CSS is a great starting point for beginners in coding. Struggling with certain concepts is common in coding, and seeking help from instructors is crucial for overcoming challenges. Understanding the fundamentals of coding, such as methods and functions, is essential for building a strong foundation. Overcoming challenges in the bootcamp can lead to significant growth and improved coding skills. The difficulty curve in learning programming often means that the second half of the bootcamp is easier than the first half. Struggling on the job is different from struggling in the bootcamp, but both experiences can be valuable learning opportunities. Relentless follow-up in the job search process can significantly increase the chances of getting an interview. Revisiting assignments and focusing on mastering core skills can help improve coding abilities. Networking and interpersonal skills are just as important as coding skills in the job search process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:09 Interest in Technology and Music 05:31 Transition from Music to Data Entry 06:26 Exploring Tech Education Options 08:23 Choosing a Coding Bootcamp 09:52 Learning HTML and CSS 12:43 Struggles with Methods and Functions 15:35 Support and Guidance from Instructors 23:00 Importance of Understanding Fundamentals 24:25 Personal Growth and Progress 24:54 Overcoming Challenges in the Bootcamp 26:15 The Difficulty Curve in Learning Programming 27:44 Struggling on the Job vs. in the Bootcamp 29:38 The Excitement and Satisfaction of Coding 31:04 Job Search Process and Challenges 32:33 The Importance of Relentless Follow-up 34:01 Conversion Rate in Job Applications 36:55 Balancing Time Between Assignments and Job Search 38:23 Avoiding the Comfort Zone and Focusing on Networking 39:20 Revisiting Assignments to Improve Skills 40:46 Alex's Strong Understanding of Programming Terminology 42:35 Follow-up and Feedback in the Job Search Process 45:29 Proving Interest and Following Up After Rejection 47:22 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Connect    

The town of Terrene is in real trouble. Business are shutting down, and folks are moving away. What’s going to happen to Liz and his friends? Can the town be saved?

Dr. Tom discusses a case involving an above ground swimming pool that was 7ft deep. Grandparents attempt a rescue. They became victims too. What could be done differently?

That’s a question a lot of people have, honestly. But a kid named Rosie was bold enough to ask us to investigate why. So, in the latest episode, we dig in on why cockroaches get such a bad rap and why you might want to reconsider if you’re not a fan. Only two percent of the world’s cockroaches are considered pests. Those are the ones that can live in houses and potentially make us sick. But the vast majority of cockroaches don’t bother humans at all! Some, like the social cockroach species known as termites, work to decompose organic material and are hugely important to our environment. So where do people learn negative attitudes toward insects? We dig deep into insects with Jessica Ware, an entomologist and curator at the American Museum of Natural History. She’s also the host of the PBS digital series Insectarium. Answers to your questions about cockroaches, termites, dragonflies, praying mantises and more! Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide

Paloma Baerschi has been an Animal Communicator since 2001. She lives in Switzerland – and her stories of communicating with animals are nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode she talks about how she taught shelter dogs to envision their perfect life, with the perfect human. They sent their messages “out into the ether” – and some humans felt an unmistakable call to drive many miles, crossing several countries, to find their “Soul Dog.” Paloma tells how she found “her” dog this way and how you can learn to not miss these subtle messages from the dog who is waiting for you! EPISODE NOTES: Teaching Shelter Dogs to Send Telepathic Messages to their Perfect Future Owners

By learning to work with our feelings, we can better connected to life. (Note that this lesson is a followup to our lesson on naming emotions.) Get our free Uplift emotions chart: https://upliftkids.org/emotions Access our full lesson library here: https://upliftkids.org/join/membership