The Female Veterans Podcast by Kia Baker

June 23, 2023

The Female Veterans Podcast

by Kia Baker

"Every Story Matters."

Introduce yourself.

The Female Veterans Podcast was created as a platform to raise awareness of the unique issues that face female heroes who serve and allow their diverse stories to be heard. Each episode features a "girl talk" style, real conversation.

We document what it was like to serve, the transition out of active duty service, life as a veteran and how to make civilian life successful. The goal is to help other women by sharing our experiences - good or bad. This podcast is the first production of Magnum Opus Multimedia LLC.

Our mission is to share female veteran stories and serve the community through inspirational stories. Our audience is primarily women.

Share an experience that has shaped who you are today.

Kia Baker is the creator and host of “Hot Topics Live,” a live streamed podcast about improving the quality of life, and “The Female Veterans Podcast.” The goal of the podcast is to give female veterans a platform to share their real stories, good or bad, while changing the prevailing perception that veterans are only men.

After serving in the US Navy, she spent 20 years helping other veterans make the transition from active duty to civilian life. Her passion for empowering women and veterans inspired her to broaden her reach by connecting with organizations that advocate for female veterans.

Her mission is to shine a light on female veteran stories, help female veterans thrive in life and advocate for alternative therapies for sick and suffering veterans. Kia is a graduate from The London Real Academy and now coaches rapid transformation Accelerators for the Academy. In 2021, she founded Magnum Opus Multimedia LLC where the upcoming projects include books, and documentaries.

The first project is a book anthology of female veteran stories to inspire women to overcome adversity. Followed by a documentary short addressing MST.

Tell us about your podcast audience.

Our audience are brave, resilient women and women who want to understand what we experienced in a well known historically male dominated culture.

They come back bc the stories are compelling and real. They sense our genuine connection and they know the stories are real, as told by the person who experienced it.

What makes your podcast unique?

Military experiences, the female veteran perspective, and inspiration. We also highlight cutting edge treatments and organizations who are making a positive impact in the female veteran community.

Welcome back to The Female Veterans Podcast, ranked in the top 100 veteran mental health podcasts! In this powerful and timely episode, Theresa Melton returns to share her deeply personal and shocking story. After joining us in Season 7, Theresa has faced unimaginable challenges, including the tragic loss of her husband to suicide. But what unfolded before his death is a story every female veteran needs to hear.

Theresa opens up about the financial, verbal, and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of her husband—a man who controlled and manipulated her, even attempting to take 50% of her VA compensation back pay. This episode is a vital resource for anyone who may recognize similar red flags in their own relationships or who wants to understand the insidious nature of financial abuse and power imbalances.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Theresa's Return: Catch up with Theresa Melton as she bravely shares the events leading up to her husband’s suicide and the shocking truths she uncovered.
Recognizing Financial Abuse: Learn the warning signs of financial abuse and how it can manifest in relationships, especially among veterans.
Understanding Power Imbalances: We discuss the dynamics of controlling behavior and narcissistic tendencies that create unhealthy power imbalances.
Protecting Yourself: Theresa offers invaluable advice on how to protect yourself from financial, verbal, and emotional abuse, empowering you to reclaim your power and independence.
A Message to Female Veterans: This episode is a must-listen for female veterans who may be facing similar challenges, providing support, awareness, and hope for a brighter future.

💪 Key Takeaways:

Learn how to identify and combat financial abuse in your relationships.
Understand the dangerous dynamics of power imbalances and narcissistic behavior.
Gain practical advice on protecting yourself from abusive relationships.
Hear a courageous story that inspires strength and resilience among female veterans.

Thank you to our sponsor Arras Health! Please go support my friend Kelly who is launching an incredibly needed mental health app different than what you've seen! Go to Instagram and follow @arrashealth to support her and learn how to become a member when the app launches.

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