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Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser → ✦ SEPTEMBER 2026 EDITION ✦
MilSpouse CEO Monthly Newsletter
Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Hey CEO! 👋 September is HERE — and this issue is packed. The summit swag is growing 👀, there's a $1K grant giveaway happening IN the room, Base Buddies just featured Moni, the Scout Local partnership is live and your business can be listed for free, and Q3 agency support is open. Let's get into it! 🙌
✦ Summit Alert
More Than a MilSpouse Summit 2026Mark your calendar, gather your milspouse tribe, and get your tickets — the More Than a MilSpouse Summit is officially happening and it's going to be bigger than ever. October 9–10, 2026 · Dallas, Texas
📍 Dallas College · Dallas, Texas
More Than a MilSpouse SummitTheme: Build It Bold
Two days. Real talk. Real connection. Real transformation. This is the premier event for military spouse entrepreneurs and we want YOU in the room. 👀 Moni has all the details — watch here. Ticket Price
$125
For just $125, you'll get three days of transformation, connection, and community — plus a swag bag valued at $150+ and more items we haven't revealed yet. You will get more than you invest. 🎁 Swag Bag — $150+ & Growing
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Laurel Denise Planner
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Leather Valet from Guerrero Leather Curated
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More Than a MilSpouse Bracelet from Valor Craftworks
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Products from Prados Beauty
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+ more surprises we haven't revealed yet — stay tuned! 💰 $1,000 Grants Giveaway
Select attendees at the summit will receive a $1,000 grant to put back into their business. You have to be in the room to win. 👀 Get Your $125 Ticket Now →
✦ New Partnership
AMSE × Scout Local 📍We have some exciting news — AMSE has partnered with Scout Local, a mobile app directory built to help military families find trusted businesses near base and online, especially during PCS transitions and local community rebuilds. Military spouse businesses, easier to find after every move.
Through this partnership, AMSE members can submit their business listing for Scout Local review — free. Businesses never pay to be listed or ranked. If approved, your listing goes live with Scout Local's Verified label. How It Works
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Submit your business through our dedicated AMSE member page — it takes a few minutes.
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Scout Local reviews and routes it to a Fort Polk local listing, the Explore virtual discovery experience, or a future-base hold.
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If approved, your listing goes live with Scout Local's Verified label. We're reviewing on a rolling basis! Read the full press release at joinscoutlocal.com · Submitting is your opt-in — your info is used only to review and publish your listing.
✦ Featured MilSpouse
Spotlight: Ley WrightEvery issue, we shine the light on a military spouse entrepreneur doing the work, telling the truth, and making real impact. This month, that's Ley Wright, Founder of Base Buddies. Ley Wright
Founder · Base Buddies · Podcaster · Military Spouse Community Builder
"I believe our stories matter. I believe connection can change everything. And I believe military spouses deserve more than just being strong in silence — we deserve community, laughter, and real support."
Base Buddies started as a simple idea: create a space where military spouses could feel seen, supported, and connected. What began as a podcast quickly became something bigger — a growing community built on honesty, friendship, and shared experiences. Ley knows what it feels like to navigate military life without a handbook — the constant change, the long goodbyes, the quiet strength it takes to keep going. Through Base Buddies, her mission is clear: no one should feel like they're doing this life alone. And she's building the community to prove it. 🎙️ Latest Episode — Featuring Moni Jefferson, CEO/Founder of AMSE
Ley sits down with our very own Moni Jefferson on the latest episode of the Base Buddies podcast. Tune in to hear the conversation — you don't want to miss this one! ▶ Listen on SpotifyLearn more at www.base-buddies.com ✦ Q3 Support ✦
Let's Finish 2026 Strong 💪Q3 is here. If you've been waiting for the right time to get support in your business — this is it. AMSE Agency offers done-for-you services exclusively for military spouse entrepreneurs at up to 60% off standard agency rates. 📣
Press & PR Placement
Get your story in front of journalists, podcasts & publications. ✍🏽
Done-For-You Content
Social captions, LinkedIn articles, newsletters — done for you. 🤖
AI Integration
Automate workflows & operate like a full agency on a lean budget. 🗂️
VA & Operations
Milspouse-trained VAs for inbox, calendar, CRM & more.
✦ This Month Inside AMSE Circle
September Events 📅September is here and we are showing up — in person AND online. Here's everything happening inside your AMSE Circle this month. Wed, Sep 9 · 12:30 – 1:30 PM EDT
Imposter Syndrome Reset Circle
Why you freeze, shrink & undercharge — with Heather Jones
📹 Live Room
Thu, Sep 10 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Monthly Office Hours w/ Moni — PR & Visibility Coaching
📺 Live Stream
Mon, Sep 14 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Leadership Lab with Andrea Singsaas
📹 Live Room
Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM EDT
[Chapter Meet Up] IN PERSON — DC Chapter
Free Small Business Workshop: Copyright & Intellectual Property
📍 In Person
Fri, Sep 18 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
[Chapter Event] IN PERSON — MCLB Albany Launch
📍 In Person · Albany, GA
Fri, Sep 18 · 12:30 – 1:30 PM EDT
Scout Local: Live Info & Walk Through Session
📹 Live Room
Mon, Sep 28 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Leadership Lab with Andrea Singsaas
📹 Live Room
To access these events, join at amsemembers.com or log into your exclusive AMSE Circle community. 🔒 Join or Log In at amsemembers.com →
✦ Member Perks
Your AMSE Circle Resource Vault 🔓Your membership isn't just community — it's a full vault of resources built to help you run, grow, and scale your business. Log into your AMSE Circle and start digging in. 📋
Worksheets
Practical tools to work through your business goals, strategy, and growth. 📘
Business Action Guides
Step-by-step guides created to help you take action and move your business forward. 🏷️
Discounts
Exclusive member-only deals on tools, products, and services for your business. ✨ Inside Biz Owner Life
💼Business Information
🏆Share A Small Biz Win
🤝Connect + Collab
💰Get Funding
🎟️MTMS Attendees
These channels are where the real conversations happen — wins, funding leads, collabs, and connection. Don't miss out! 🎁 Have a discount or deal for our members? Email hello@amseagency.com and we'll add it to the Circle.
✦ Money on the Table
Grants You Should Apply For Now 💰CEO, there is free money out there with your name on it. Here are grants worth your attention right now — bookmark them, share them, and apply before the deadlines close. The Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant
$1,000 + Program Access
A $20,000 fund awarding $1,000 micro-grants to 20 U.S. military veterans running employer-based small businesses — that includes military spouses who are veterans! Each finalist also receives free access to Founders First CDC's Passport Community or Zebra Leadership program (valued up to $1,699). ⏰ Pre-registration open now · Full application opens Sept 15, 2026 · Closes Oct 15, 2026
Pre-Register Now →
Must have 2–100 employees · 1+ year in business · Revenue under $5M · U.S.-based Warrior Rising Pitch Competition & Grant
Up to $20,000
Warrior Rising is a free one-stop shop for veterans launching or growing a business. Their 6-step module covers entrepreneurial education, training, coaching, and mentorship — plus access to investors and grant funding through their pitch competition. Open to veterans and immediate family members. ⏰ Rolling applications · Open to veterans & immediate family members · Startups and established businesses welcome
Apply Now →
Founder's First Kitty Fund
$1,000 × 25 Winners
Founder's First CDC is investing $1,000 each into 25 mother-led small businesses with two or more employees. If you're a mom running a business with a team, this one has your name on it. Quick pre-registration to get on their radar before the application opens. ⏰ Pre-registration open now · Must have 2+ employees · Mother-led businesses · Via Vivian's Door resource directory
Pre-Register Now →
💡 Pro tip from Moni: Don't wait for the "perfect" application. Apply now, apply often, and keep a grant tracker so you never miss a deadline. Your business is worth the investment. 📊 Free Grant Tracker
Never Miss a Grant Deadline Again
Drop "SPREADSHEET" in the comments on our Instagram post and get Moni's free grant tracker spreadsheet sent straight to you. Stay organized, stay applying, and stay winning. 🙌 Drop "SPREADSHEET" in Comments →
✦ Find Your People
Join an AMSE Chapter Near You 📍Community is everything. AMSE Chapters are popping up across the country — bringing military spouse entrepreneurs together locally to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find your chapter and get in the room. 🎉 New Chapters Launching Now
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San Antonio, TX
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USAG Bavaria, Germany
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Iwakuni, Japan
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MCLB Albany, GA
We are growing — stateside and around the world! 🌍 If your installation isn't on the list yet, stay tuned. More chapters are coming. 🌟 Your Chapter Needs You
Leadership Spots Are Open Across AMSE Chapters!
We are looking for co-chairs across multiple chapters to help lead and grow the AMSE community locally. If you're ready to step up and make an impact in your area, this is your moment. Here's what we need: 👑 Leader / Co-Leader
🤝 Membership Chair
🎉 Events Chair
📲 Social Media Chair
📚 Resource Chair
✦ Not a Member Yet? ✦
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