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 @Jackiee.Barnum + follow @missunderstood.podcast for more episodes + updates!