Martin Foster hosts a candid conversation with Katherine Torres-Pummill, the dynamic General Manager of Recurrent’s Military Vertical. Katherine shares her journey from growing up in New York City as a first-generation American to leading some of the most influential military-focused media brands—including Task and Purpose, The War Zone, and We Are the Mighty.
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Quick Episode Summary:
Katherine Torres-Pummill shares leadership lessons, military community insights, and inspiration.
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SEO Description:
Passing The Torch podcast: Katherine Torres-Pummill shares leadership lessons, military family insights, and her journey in media and public service.
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🌟 Torch Takeaways and Key highlights:
- Katherine’s career path and leadership insights
- Raising a thriving teenager and military family life
- Navigating professional setbacks and comebacks
- Building authentic media brands in the military space
- Advice for anyone wanting to be seen with fresh eyes
- Fun questions about favorite TV shows, travel, and celebrity crushes
- Reflections on September 11th and the meaning of purposeful work
- Giving and receiving mentorship, and the importance of community
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Kathy's Torchbearer Challenge:
How has your definition of leadership changed since starting your journey?
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Chapters:
01:25 Why life is great right now
06:29 Leadership: Team and Community
10:06 Empowering Military Spouse Community
11:10 Make People Care
18:25 9/11 Story: Purpose Amid Chaos
34:22 Emulating Her Authentic Style
37:38 Magnetic and Unaware Presence
Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin
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