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March 27, 2025 90 mins

🎙️ Join us in this inspiring episode of the “Degrees of Success” podcast featuring Shirley Dominick, a retired Air Force officer, entrepreneur, and founder of Willing Warriors, a non-profit retreat for recovering service members. Shirley shares her remarkable journey as one of 11 children who grew up on a farm in South Carolina without running water to becoming a leader in the military and champion for wounded Veterans.

 

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT TAKES TO TURN ADVERSITY INTO A LIFELONG PURPOSE? This episode delves into Shirley’s story, highlighting her struggles as a black female officer in the Air Force, her determination to overcome obstacles, and her passion for helping others. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FIND YOUR CALLING THROUGH SERVICE? We’ll also explore the life-changing work of Willing Warriors, a non-profit that has provided retreats and resources to over 2,500 wounded Veterans and their families.

 

Through powerful moments and heartfelt lessons, Shirley explains how small acts of kindness can ripple into transformative change. ARE YOU READY TO BE INSPIRED BY A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND IMPACT? Discover how faith, community, and purpose shaped her journey and how you, too, can make a difference.

 

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ The challenges of being a woman in the military.

✓ Overcoming bias and stereotypes in leadership.

✓ The importance of resilience and faith.

✓ How her military experience shaped her career.

✓ Advice for women pursuing military or leadership roles.

 

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Shirley Dominick

02:15 – Early experiences in the military

06:30 – Facing bias and breaking barriers

12:45 – Leadership lessons from the Air Force

18:10 – Life after service & starting Willing Warriors

22:35 – Advice for women in leadership

30:00 – Final thoughts & motivation

 

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