05/31/2026
If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to check out the latest episode of the Ruck Up Buttercup Podcast featuring the incredible Moni Jefferson!
Moni has been a pillar in the military spouse community for years, advocating for military spouse entrepreneurs, creating opportunities, building community, and helping spouses recognize that they are capable of so much more than they often give themselves credit for.
In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, identity, career challenges, military transitions, and the importance of not waiting for the "perfect" time to pursue your goals.
After you listen, be sure to follow and support Moni's work through AMSE Agency and check out her podcast as well. She continues to pour into our community through education, advocacy, mentorship, and connection, and we're all better because of leaders like her.
Thank you, Moni, for your dedication to military spouses around the world and for being such a powerful voice, connector, and champion for our community.
🎙️ Listen Here: https://soundcloud.com/deployed-love-board/s6e14-ruck-up-buttercup-more?si=8b07b80dc7f341ff8c219146fbc637ad&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
🎙️ NEW EPISODE LIVE: More Than a Milspouse 🎙️
Military life can make it feel like you're constantly starting over, but what if you stopped waiting for the perfect time and started building something that moves with you?
In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, I sit down with Moni Jefferson, entrepreneur, advocate, and founder of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE Agency), for a conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, community, and creating opportunities in the middle of military life.
We talk about:
✨ Navigating military retirement and major life transitions
✨ Why Moni founded AMSE and the need for a true professional community
✨ Entrepreneurship as a solution to underemployment and career disruption
✨ Building confidence through volunteering, networking, and learning new skills
✨ Why social media isn't your entire business strategy
✨ The power of collaboration over competition
✨ The upcoming More Than a Milspouse Summit
One of my favorite takeaways?
👉 Don't wait.
Don't wait for the next duty station.
Don't wait for the perfect idea.
Don't wait until you feel ready.
Start where you are. Learn as you go. Pivot when needed.
Because you are more than a military spouse.
🎧 Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/deployed-love-board/s6e14-ruck-up-buttercup-more?si=43112697366243c19cddc1cc0a40e029&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
💛 Real stories. Real struggles. Real strength.