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Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser → ✦ OCTOBER 2026 EDITION ✦
MilSpouse CEO Monthly Newsletter
Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs
Hey CEO! 👋 October is here — and we are still in our feelings about the summit (in the BEST way). Thank you to everyone who showed up in Dallas and made More Than a MilSpouse Summit 2026 something we will never forget. Now we keep building. This month we've got October events live inside AMSE Circle, new workshops, chapter meetups happening worldwide, grants to apply for, and your resource vault is ready. Let's go! 🚀
✦ We Did It
Thank You for Building It Bold 🎉The More Than a MilSpouse Summit 2026 is a wrap — and we are so proud of what we built together. Two days. Dallas, Texas. Dallas College. Real conversations. Real connection. Real transformation. October 9–10, 2026 · Dallas, TX
More Than a MilSpouse Summit
Theme: Build It Bold
This summit was about more than a business event. It was a room full of women who decided to show up — for themselves, for each other, and for the community they're building. We are so grateful for every single person who was there. 🙌 To Every Attendee
You did something powerful when you bought that ticket and walked into that room. You invested in yourself. You showed up. You connected. You are the reason this summit works — and we don't take that for granted. Thank you. 💛 To Our Sponsors, Volunteers & Partners
This summit didn't happen because of one person. It happened because of a community. A massive, heartfelt thank you to:
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Our sponsors who believed in this mission and put their name and resources behind it — your investment made this possible.
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Our volunteers who showed up early, stayed late, and gave their time and energy to make every detail right — you are the backbone of everything we do.
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Our partners — Dallas College, Scout Local, and every brand that contributed to the swag bag and the experience — thank you for showing up for this community.
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Our speakers & facilitators who poured into this room with no holding back — the conversations you started will carry attendees forward all year long. "None of this works without people who care. And we are surrounded by people who care." — Moni Jefferson 💰 $1,000 Grant Giveaway
Congratulations to Our Grant Recipients!
Select attendees walked out of the summit with a $1,000 grant to put back into their business. They showed up, they were in the room, and they won. That's what this community is all about. 🙌
✦ Partnership
AMSE × Scout Local 📍Your business can be found after every move. AMSE members can list their business for free in Scout Local — a mobile app directory built to help military families find trusted businesses near base, no matter where they PCS. 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. Read more at joinscoutlocal.com
✦ Owning Up Podcast
New Episodes Are Dropping 🎙️🎙️ Owning Up with Moni Jefferson
A military spouse small business podcast. Real conversations about entrepreneurship, visibility, and building bold businesses — wherever the military takes you. ✦ Q4 Support ✦
Q4 Is Here — Let's Finish Strong 💪The fourth quarter is your last sprint of 2026. If you need support to close out the year strong, 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
October Events 📅October is packed — from money workshops to leadership coaching to chapter meetups happening across the world. Here's everything coming up inside your AMSE Circle this month. Thu, Oct 22 · 11:30 AM CDT
Monthly Office Hours w/ Moni — PR & Visibility Coaching
Open Q&A — bring your most pressing small business questions
📺 Live Stream
Mon, Oct 26 · 11:00 AM CDT
Leadership Lab with Andrea Singsaas
Lead like you mean it — biweekly leadership coaching for milspouse entrepreneurs
📹 Live Room
Wed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM CDT
[Chapter Meet Up] VIRTUAL DC Chapter
"Your Business Made Money… Now What?" — Member Workshop with Darla Bishop, Author of How to Afford Everything
📹 Live Room · Open to AMSE Members
Wed, Oct 28 · 12:30 PM CDT
[Chapter Event] Virtual Huntsville Alabama
Let's Get Social — exclusive AMSE military spouse mixer
📹 Virtual
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 PM JST (Japan)
[Chapter Meet Up] VIRTUAL Iwakuni — Meet & Greet
Let's Get Social — NEW meet & greet, Iwakuni Chapter JST time zone
📹 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. 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. ⏰ Pre-registration open · Must have 2+ employees · Mother-led businesses
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. Drop "SPREADSHEET" in Comments →
✦ Find Your People
Join an AMSE Chapter Near You 📍Community is everything. AMSE Chapters are growing — stateside and around the world — bringing military spouse entrepreneurs together to connect, collaborate, and grow. Find your chapter and get in the room. 🌍 Active Chapters
📍San Antonio, TX
📍Washington, DC
📍Huntsville, Alabama
📍USAG Bavaria, Germany
📍Iwakuni, Japan
📍MCLB Albany, GA
Don't see your installation? 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. Ready to step up? 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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✓ Access the exclusive AMSE Circle community
✓ Unlock events, discounts, coaching & more
✓ Connect with military spouse CEOs worldwide
Ready to get started? It's free to get started. Join thousands of military spouse entrepreneurs building bold businesses — no matter where you're stationed. Get Started for Free Today →www.amsemembers.com |
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