The OWLS Podcast
The Officer Women's Leadership Symposium (OWLS) convenes experts, thought leaders, and innovators with members of the military, government, and veteran community to explore emerging trends, strengthen skills, and transform observations into actionable insights to lead positive change.
Our 2026 theme - Learn - Connect - Act - emphasizes our mission to build skills, grow networks within our community, and take action together.
If you would like to participate in OWLS "live" or any of the other excellent offerings by AcademyWomen, go to https://academywomen.org/.
The views expressed by AcademyWomen, OWLS speakers and audience members are our own and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Defense.
The OWLS Podcast
Latest Episodes
Replay Ep: "Salute to Service" panel with the Washington Mystics - July 16, 2026
In case you missed it — the recording is now live!Our "Salute to Service" panel, Redefining Success: Leading and Performing in Shifting Paradigms, brought together an incredible group of women leaders to share their journ...
OWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Andrea Reichwald
In this episode from our sister podcast, You Should Meet My Friend, meet Andrea Reichwald!Elisabeth knows her from the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) where she leads the DC chapter, and shortly...
OWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Beth Jarvis
In this episode from our sister podcast You Should Meet My Friend, we chatted with Beth Jarvis. Beth and Elisabeth met along the sidelines of soccer and basketball when our daughters were in high school. Beth is an Army vet, an Army brat,...
OWLS x YSMMF Collab: You Should Meet Our Friend Phyllis Wilson
In this episode from our sister podcast You Should Meet My Friend, we chat with Phyllis Wilson.Phyllis is President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only maj...
AW Book Club with Dr Lena Andrews - June 9, 2026
VALIANT WOMEN is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations a...