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.

👉 Don’t miss this episode filled with insights, inspiration, and advice for female veterans navigating life after service.

About This Episode:
Kia is back with a powerful conversation featuring Oluwatosin, a former Army lieutenant, about her military journey and the health struggles she overcame as a woman of color in the armed forces. From her inspiring entry into the military through ROTC to the unexpected challenges of active duty, Oluwatosin shares her deeply personal story of resilience and healing.

Together, Kia and Oluwatosin dive into:

The Struggles of Military Life: Politics, gender, and racial dynamics in the service.

Health Challenges: Misdiagnoses and the impact of lupus on her career and life.
Transitioning to Civilian Life: Why mental health and support systems are essential.
Empowerment Through Storytelling: Building strength by sharing experiences.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Female veterans face unique challenges, including discrimination and health struggles.
Empowerment begins with understanding and embracing your journey.
Sharing stories fosters resilience and connection in the veteran community.

🌟Chapters:

00:00 Experiences in Active Duty: Challenges and Growth

22:10 Navigating Gender Dynamics in the Military

38:20 Transitioning Out: Health Struggles and Discoveries

40:25 Navigating Life After Military Service

42:10 Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and Their Impact

44:07 The Struggles of Managing Chronic Illness

45:36 Shared Experiences of Illness in the Military

48:55 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness

51:15 Racial and Gender Dynamics in the Military

57:35 The Importance of Support Systems

01:02:06 Reflections on Military Service and Identity