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.
The 2025 theme - Power of Connection - emphasizes how relationships shape personal growth, resilience, and collective strength. In these one hour sessions our audience had the opportunity to ask questions, build community and shared their thoughts. Podcast episodes include panel discussions, individual speakers, and open sessions with more live audience feed back.
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
Meet NDAA Nerd Samantha Arrington Sliney
Join us for our first ever direct-to-pod episode with Samantha Arrington Sliney. Sam is an attorney, Air Force veteran, current Air National Guard officer, and military spouse dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen military families and promote gender equity.
Advocacy is a common thread in her work, to include the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Public Service, the Military Spouse JD Network, and the Department of the Air Force Women’s Initiative Team.
We had a great conversation about the NDAA, the Federal shutdown, and how all of us, including uniformed service members, have a right to let our representatives know when there are issues to be fixed.
You can catch up with Sam on her website https://www.whitelaceandcombatboots.com/ and also LinkedIn Instagram and Facebook.
NOTE: The views expressed are our own and not those of any organization we are affiliated with.