The CultureKeeper™ Podcast
Welcome to The CultureKeeper Podcast — the leadership space built for the deckplate, by the deckplate. The CultureKeeper Podcast bridges the gap between junior Sailors and senior leaders. Hosted by Master Chief Jessica Hardemon, each episode delivers real stories, leadership tools, and the truth behind the Mess. No fluff. No ego. Just war-tested wisdom, emotional intelligence, and actionable insight for today’s Sailor. Keep the culture...Lead on 🔔 New episodes weekly. Follow & share.
Episodes
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In this episode of CultureKeeper, Jessica Hardemon shares personal experiences that highlight the importance of humility and mentorship in leadership. She reflects on her past mistakes and the assumptions she made about sailors, emphasizing the need for understanding and support rather than judgment. Through her stories, she illustrates how addressing underlying issues can lead to positive transformations in individuals and ...
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In this episode of CultureKeeper, Command Master Chief Jessica Hardemon discusses the challenges of dealing with bad leadership in the military. She emphasizes the importance of not suffering in silence and encourages sailors to utilize available resources for support. Hardemon shares personal experiences and offers actionable strategies for personal growth and leadership development, urging listeners to take control of thei...
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In this episode of CultureKeeper, Jessica Hardemon discusses the critical aspects of the Navy assignment process, emphasizing the importance of clarity, initiative, and ownership in career advancement. She provides actionable strategies for sailors to enhance their applications, maximize their resumes, and take charge of their career paths. The conversation highlights the significance of detailed comments and proactive commu...
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Navy, leadership, junior sailors, clarity, consistency, credibility, trust, E4, Command Master Chief, mentorship
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In this episode of Culture Cooper, Jessica Hardemon addresses the unique challenges faced by E4 sailors in the Navy. She emphasizes the importance of clarity, consistency, and credibility in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and practical advice to help junior sailors navigate their roles effectively. ...
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leadership, authenticity, Navy, Command Master Chief, sailor dynamics, honesty, positivity, command culture, personal accountability, mentorship
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In this engaging conversation, Command Master Chief Jaye Bell shares his insights on authentic leadership within the Navy. He emphasizes the importance of being genuine, the challenges of early naval experiences, and the necessity of honesty and reliability in leadershi...
This is the beginning. Command Master Chief Jessica Hardemon shares why she built CultureKeepers: to bridge the silence between junior and senior Sailors. You’ll hear her backstory, the moments that shaped her, and what this movement promises every week—real talk, sea stories, and leadership tools you can use today.
Every leader has a moment they’d rather forget. Jess opens up about the mistake that nearly wrecked her credibility early in her career—and how it reshaped the leader she became. Vulnerable, raw, and brutally honest, this episode shows why failure doesn’t define you—your recovery does.
What do the Leaders really notice? Why don’t Chiefs always say what they see? Jess pulls back the curtain on how senior leaders evaluate Sailors, why some truths go unspoken, and what you can do right now to earn investment from the Mess. No politics. No sugarcoating. Just the truth you’ve been waiting to hear.
Welcome to the CultureKeeper™ Podcast — where leadership gets real.
I’m Command Master Chief Jessica Hardemon. I rose from E-1 to CMC, and I built this podcast for the Sailor who feels invisible, the leader who refuses to coast, and the Mess that needs honest conversation.
Here’s what you can expect:
⚓ Real sea stories with lessons that stick
⚓ Zero-fluff leadership tools you can use tomorrow
⚓ Candid conversations that brid...
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