13. Challenges We've Faced in a Male-Dominated Career + How We Grew From It w/ Jackie Barnum

Do you work in a male-dominated field? Are you constantly
battling with the stereotype of what's "expected" of women, how
we "should" act, "should" look like, or the challenges we face as
a minority?





In this episode, my Naval Academy roommate of four years, best
friend of 10 years, + Marine Corps Captain Jackie Barnum is on
the show + we're diving into many challenges we've faced as
females in male-dominated organization. There are so many
misunderstandings about how to look, act, address others, even
talk in meetings + we want to encourage all women to find their
seat at the table + SPEAK YOUR VOICE. 





Captain Jackie Barnum is a 2014 graduate of the US Naval Academy
in Annapolis, MD + now works as a Logistics Officer in the Marine
Corps. She was previously stationed in Okinawa, Japan for 2 years
before her tour in California + has previously deployed to the
Philippines, Republic of Korea, + The United Arab Emirates.
Currently nearing the end of her 2 year tour in California,
Jackie will be returning to the East Coast for her next set of
orders. She's a proud "Dog Mom" to rescue puppy, Ruby, + loves
coffee, quoting the TV show "Friends," + inspiring others through
her work in the Marine Corps. 


Love this episode? You can contact Jackie on Instagram
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