How Resilience and Belief Turned Tragedy Into Triumph

This week we turn the podcast spotlight to an incredible story of resilience and triumph with disabled army veteran, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Major Jas Boothe.  Having survived a military career-ending illness, depression, and homelessness all while navigating single motherhood Jas dug deep to find a way to turn each tragedy into triumph. Instead of allowing her life experience to get her down, instead, she asked - "What's next?" and started her own non-profit, ‘Final Salute Inc’ which raised over $4 Million to provide homeless veterans with housing. That resilience now has her positioned as an entrepreneur with a skincare line focused on helping women focus on self-care.

 

Tune in to hear this amazingly inspiring story of tragedy that led to a spiritual journey of self-love and belief.

 

About today's Speaker:

 

Jas Boothe is a Chicago Native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation. She deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns. Her entire military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. Jas also features in the 2017 documentary "Served Like a Girl" (http://servedlikeagirl.com/), produced by Lysa Heslov. Boothe holds a BA in Mass Communications from Mississippi Valley State University and dual MAs in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University.

 

Numerous recognitions include:

Oprah Winfrey and Toyota Standing Ovation

US Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service Award

People Magazine Hero Among Us

CNN Hero

America Red Cross Tiffany Circle - Distinguished Woman Warrior Award

Redbook Magazine - We Learn From Her

 

Skincare website https://www.ajna-awakening.com/ChiefSpiritualityOfficer.html

Non-Profit https://www.finalsaluteinc.org/Founder.html

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jas-boothe/30/7a/33

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JasBoothe1