Military Spouse Small Business: Sub Nautical Maps

Military Spouse Small Business: Sub Nautical Maps

In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Brandon and Victoria behind Sub Nautical Maps! With what started as a woodworking hobby turned into a thriving side hustle. Port maps make great farewell gifts, but why not order one from a submariner family? Learn more below! Name: Brandon and Victoria Hometown: Austin, TXBranch of [...]

Military Small Business: The Sisterly Shop

Military Small Business: The Sisterly Shop

In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]

Military Spouse Small Business: In Motion Company

Military Spouse Small Business: In Motion Company

In this week’s edition of “Military Spouse Small Business,” meet Mary Kate Corcoran! Stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state, Mary Kate owns In Motion Company, a recreational dance studio. To learn more, read our Q&A below: Name:  Mary Kate Corcoran Hometown: Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Branch of Military: USN, Supply Corps Current Duty [...]

Military Spouse Small Business: Little Book Bakes

Military Spouse Small Business: Little Book Bakes

In our latest edition of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Vanessa, the owner and baker behind Little Book Bakes! This Groton-based submarine spouse took her passionate hobby of baking for family and friends and turned it into a thriving business. To learn more, read on! Name: Vanessa Spinaio Hometown:  San Gabriel, CA Branch of Military: [...]

Military Spouse Small Business: Set Sail by Kristin

Military Spouse Small Business: Set Sail by Kristin

In this week's edition of "Military Spouse Small Business," meet Kristin Royster! As owner of Set Sail by Kristin, she has taken her love of the nautical, beach life and turned it into beautiful jewerly and home decor. To learn more, read our Q&A below: Name: Kristin Royster  Hometown: Orange County, CA (but I consider Hawaii [...]

Sub Spouse Small Business: Samantha Brown, Author

Sub Spouse Small Business: Samantha Brown, Author

In this week's edition of "Sub Spouse Small Business," meet Samantha Brown, a submarine spouse currently stationed at University of Kansas - NROTC! She took her love of writing and her unique experiences as a submarine spouse to publish Sub Wife: A Memoir From The Homefront. To learn more about her experience and book, read [...]

Military Spouse Small Business: Wild Monarch Baby

Military Spouse Small Business: Wild Monarch Baby

When Ashley Lindsey was pregnant, she visited Portsmouth, NH while her husband was doing training. She was surprised when she couldn't find a baby boutique in the area. Towards the end of her pregnancy, Ashley was inspired to leave her nursing career and go back to school for business. And so Wild Monarch Baby was [...]

Sub Spouse Small Business: Homefront Heroes

Sub Spouse Small Business: Homefront Heroes

Darla Vieyra has experienced over 20 years of deployments with her submariner. But it was her husband's first deployment after having children that sparked her inspiration. Darla realized there was a lack of positive, encouraging deployment-based items for military families. So she launched Homefront Heroes, LLC! Her small business sells an original Deployment Journal and [...]