{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tactical Wealth: From Military to Money","title":"From Dirt Roads to Army History: Leadership, Resilience & Purpose | Tonya Oxendine","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/af6842fa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1952,"description":"In this inspiring episode of Tactical Wealth, we sit down with retired Command Sergeant Major Tonya Oxendine, a trailblazing military leader, master paratrooper, veteran advocate, and one of the first Black female Command Sergeant Majors in the 82nd Airborne Division.Tonya's journey began on a dirt road in St. Augustine, Florida, where she grew up in a single-parent household and learned resilience long before she ever put on a uniform. What followed was a remarkable 30-year Army career that saw her rise through the enlisted ranks, serve as a drill sergeant, lead soldiers around the world, and ultimately reach the highest levels of enlisted leadership.But this conversation goes beyond military achievement. Tonya opens up about overcoming adversity, navigating leadership when few people looked like her, confronting mental health challenges after service, and finding renewed purpose through her work helping veterans at Wounded Warrior Project.In this episode, we dive into:🪂 From Dirt Roads to Airborne Operations: How Tonya transformed humble beginnings into a historic military career.🎖️ Reaching the Top of the Army: The leadership principles that carried her to Command Sergeant Major and the highest enlisted ranks.⚔️ Leadership Is a People's Business: Why serving others, not chasing rank, is the true foundation of great leadership.🧠 Mental Health & Finding Purpose Again: Tonya's candid story of struggle, recovery, and rediscovering meaning after military service.💪 Wealth Through Health: Why physical fitness, mental resilience, and purpose are the cornerstones of lasting success.🇺🇸 Veteran Transition Lessons: Practical advice for service members preparing for life after the uniform comes off.📈 Financial Wisdom Learned the Hard Way: From expensive mistakes to building generational wealth with the help of a trusted financial advisor.Whether you're serving today, transitioning into civilian life, leading a team, or simply looking for inspiration to overcome adversity,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5YqUh7cxSuAkWG8pPjRuWVu_cIJ1f7YjXqZatO5tjBM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMGRm/MzBmM2RlOWM4ZjY0/MTAyNTYzMTU0YzAz/ZmY2Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}