The InDependent Spouse Podcast

Jess Sands, a business owner and military spouse, hosts the InDependent Spouse Podcast, offering support to business-owning military spouses. In a recent episode, she interviewed Helen Williamson, a financial planner and ex-RAF veteran, emphasising the importance of financial planning for military spouses and self-employed individuals.

Helen shares her journey of retraining as a f...

Lizzie York is an RAF wife and business owner who runs Cyclical Soul, an online yoga platform promoting women's well-being.

Cyclical Soul focuses on cyclical living and aligning with your hormonal cycle to enhance your overall health and self-care, and this episode is chock full of handy tips to achieve that, even if you feel you have limited time due to the juggle of military life.

Lizzie shares her journey from personal struggles...

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. Welcome to the InDependent Spouse Podcast.

Episode two of series six features Emily, a sustainable tourism consultant, discussing ways to make travel more eco-friendly. Emily is also the sustainability lead for Forces Wives Challenge and advocat...

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. Welcome to the InDependent Spouse Podcast.

Susan Bonner, a naval veteran and former military spouse, is a successful business owner of the British Craft House. Susan shares her own journey of starting her business and emphasises the importance of community, empowerment, ...

I am Jess Sands, and this podcast is where all things business and armed forces life combine to inspire you in your modern military life. I'm a business owner, military wife, a new mum living in my Magnolia married quarter, running two successful businesses and creating the most impactful work of my life. But it wasn't always like this...

Milspos, entrepreneurs and dreamers, listeners old and new, welcome back to the InDependent Spouse podcast! I'm thrilled to announce, with a heart full of excitement, that I'm back in action! So, put on your headphones, turn up the volume, and get ready for an inspirational episode.

Have you ever felt the surge of inspiration that comes with discovering a new book? Well, get ready to experience that and more. Our podcast is embarki...

Hello you lovely lot, today I am chatting to the fab Nicola from Made with Mud. Nicola has a fascinating story about her business and how social media has both helped and hindered her business in the most dramatic way.

But first, a little mention of the sponsors of this series – the RBL.

After 100 years of supporting the Armed Forces community, the Royal British Legion understands and recognises the challenges faced by serving peop...

Hello, you wonderful lot, today’s podcast is all about the power of networking, and it’s great to be able to share with you the interview that I did with the fantastic Carrie Moss from the Military Matchmaker.

But, before we get stuck in a little message from the RBL, who sponsor this series.

The Royal British Legion offers all members of our Armed Forces community support. But we also understand that sometimes what’s needed is jus...

Welcome back to The InDependent Spouse – and what an episode we have for you today! If you’re a business owner, you’ll know that as soon as we get past Halloween, there’s another scary event on the horizon – tax season! Luckily, I know the most fantastic accountant, who also happens to be a military spouse, and Milspo Ambassador – and that’s who I am talking to today.

But first off, a note from the sponsors, the Royal British Legio...

Hello you wonderful lot,

I hope you are well, no matter where you find yourself in the world. It always astounds me when I check the stats on the podcast how many of you are listening, here in the UK and further afield. It’s great to see how these inspirational stories are being spread across the world and hopefully helping you feel a little bit more positive in your military life.

Last week I felt especially honoured to talk at th...

Hello you wonderful lot, welcome back to The Independent Spouse. Today I am chatting to the fab Rachel Luke – Virtual Assistant, Social Media expert, and Milspo Ambassador. You are going to love this interview if you’re a business owner as it’s stuffed full with our best business tips associated with social media.

Before we kick off with the interview, here’s a little note from the RBL, who sponsor this series.

The Royal British Le...

Happy Friday you wonderful lot, I hope you’re keeping well and enjoying this new series of The InDependent Spouse.

This entire series has been sponsored by the Royal British Legion, who are gearing up for their busiest time of year.

The Royal British Legion have been the national champions of Remembrance for 100 years , but they are about much more than just poppies. They’re here 365 days a year to support us and our families. Whet...

Hello you wonderful lot, welcome to a new episode of the InDependent Spouse. This week I have been talking to founder of YourNorth, and RAF Veteran Kelly Farr.

Before we get stuck in to the episode I should tell you about the wonderful sponsors of this series – the RBL.

The Royal British Legion offer all members of our Armed Forces community support. But they also understand that sometimes what’s needed is just a bit of advice. Whe...

Hello you lovely lot, welcome to episode 6 of this 5th series of The InDependent Spouse.

Today is a great episode if you are a parent, or a parent to be. I’ve been chatting to Dr Jill. Maternity doctor and founder of The Birth Café.

But, just before the interview I need to tell you about the amazing work from The Royal British Legion, who sponsor this series.

The RBL know that families are the most important support structure withi...

Hello you wonderful lot, I hope you’re keeping well and enjoying the podcast series so far. I’ve heard some amazing feedback and really appreciate all of your comments. It really is an inspiring series, and todays episode is no different.

Before we chat to Naomi, I need to tell you about the wonderful Royal British Legion.

The Royal British Legion offer all members of our Armed Forces community support. But they also understand tha...

Hello you lovely lot, and welcome to a new episode of the InDependent Spouse podcast.

Today I have been chatting to the lovely Meredith from the Royal British Legion.

After 100 years supporting the Armed Forces community, the Royal British Legion understands and recognises the challenges faced by serving people and their families. That’s why they’re still here to support us in any way they can. From financial support to housing adv...

Hello you lovely lot, and welcome to todays episode with the wonderful Nikki from the charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

Its an emotional one today, but a very important episode that I think you will all gain a lot from, but first, a message from the RBL.

The Royal British Legion have been the national champions of Remembrance for 100 years , but they are about much more than just poppies. They’re here 365 days a year to support us ...

Welcome to the second episode in this series of the InDependent Spouse.

Today I have been talking to a wonderful charity founder who flipped the adversity of the pandemic into a project that has helped thousands of front-line healthcare workers across the country.

Project Wingman took flight at the start of the pandemic, providing specialist VIP lounges, run by grounded airline staff to provide first class service for front line NH...