Military Mom Talk Radio

Sandra and Tina welcome Lauren Flaim, entrepreneur salon owner. At 21 years old, Lauren Flaim is an enthusiastic former teen mom and current business owner of the newly opened Salon Amore in Suffolk, VA. With the success of her salon opening only four months ago, Lauren has become an inspiration to teen moms everywhere.

Sandra and Tina welcom guest Beth Russell, director of the Freedom Service Dog program, www.freedomdogs.org . Trainer Patty Mix and program participant Richard Gonzales join the discussion. Freedom Dogs provides Specialty Service Dogs to wounded military heroes at no cost to them. All expenses incurred in the training and health of these very special dogs is covered by Freedom Dogs. The two year customized training of Specialty Service Dogs is quite tedious, time consuming, and costs almost twice that of training a regular service dog. That said, these dogs are just that very special dogs. Through the end of July, Pepsi is taking votes for nominees for a $250,000 grant. To vote for Freedom Dogs, visit www.refresheverything.com.

Today's guest, Elaine Wilson, editor and writer for the Defense Department’s American Forces Press Service, launched the “Family Matters” blog in August 2009 to provide resources and support to military families, as well as to encourage a dialogue on topics ranging from deployments and separations to the challenges of everyday life. (http://afps.dodlive.mil/)

Director/Producer Jeffrey Worthington is currently coordinating the “iHistory Project: WWII,” a national YouTube competition for high school students (www.iHistoryProjectWW2.org). Students are encouraged to interview a WW2 veteran and submit their film to the project.

Sandra and Tina welcome guest Jacey Eckhart, nationally syndicated columnist. Jacey is a military life consultant and nationally syndicated military columnist. For more about Jacey and her work, visit www.jaceyeckhart.com

Sandra and Tina welcome guest Andi Hurley, founder of SpouseBUZZ.com hosted by www.military.com. Andi’s blogs share the daily grind of being a military spouse, helping families network, cope, and have resources for anything that military families face

Sandra Beck and Tina Gonzales are hosts to guest Jody Bremer, marriage and family therapist, discusses the basis of her new book Looking For That Last First Date, available at www.publishamerica.com, as well as her approach to counseling. Tina’s husband Richard also brings information about freedom dogs. For more information, visit www.freedomservicedogs.org.

Sandra and Tina welcome guest Suzann Sladcik Wilson, artist, bead sculptor and owner of www.Beadphoria.com. Suzann's beaded creations are being featured in national publications, and recently created a limited edition bracelet where proceeds benefit Step out To Fight Diabetes.

Sandra and Tina welcome guest Linda Kagan, inventor and owner of the device TravelStix. Visit www.itravelstix.com. About the size of a business card, TravelStix contain medical forms and information for you and your family to have available when traveling. Great for caretakers and military families who need to relocate frequently.

Sandra and Tina interview Doug Stebleton, producer of the documentary Mother Of Normandy. Visit www.motherofnormandy.com

Sandra and Tina welcome guest Lisa Cypers Kamen to discuss the art of Harvesting Happiness. Lisa now hosts Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio on Toginet. Visit www.harvestinghappiness.com

Sandra Beck and Tina Gonzales continue to interview guest Michael Hoffman regarding valuable resources to military personnel and families.

Sandra and Tina's guest is Michael Hoffman, Recovery Care Coordinator, USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA.

Sandra and Tina launch their new show on Toginet with guest Ollie Smith, Executive Deputy Director NACCRRA. Visit www.naccrra.org