In this powerful episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, retired Army First Sergeant Melissa Janowski joins Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett to explore the unique challenges and depth of resiliency experienced by women, particularly in male-dominated environments like the military. Melissa shares her 24-year military journey, highlighting the tightrope women often walk between being seen as too tough or too soft in leadership. She bravely discusses the trauma of being sexually assaulted during deployment and the emotional toll of continuing to serve alongside her perpetrator. This experience fueled her post-retirement purpose: advocating for survivors through her work with the nonprofit Glass Soldier. The episode emphasizes the healing power of community, the importance of self-care, and the strength found in perseverance. Melissa’s story is a testament to the resilience required not just to survive, but to lead, heal, and lift others through some of life’s most difficult circumstances.JONSOPhttps://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.comMelissa Jankowski Executive Director LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-jankowski Instagram: @glasssoldierorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlassSoldier/ Website: http://www.glasssoldier.org/ Dr. Joe Hamlett dr.joehamlett@gmail.comhttp:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/Dr. Dave Peltz PeltzCS@outlook.com https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltzMusic intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, david@peltztech.comCopyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved
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