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Waypoints podcast

Sisterhood of Mother B
Naval Academy
Women In Military
U.S. Naval Academy
Women In the Military
Department Of Defense
Leadership
US Naval Academy
Marine Corps
Sisterhood Of Mother B
United States Navy
Combat Arms
Women In the Navy
PTSD
Meritocracy
Military Women's History
Resilience
Military
Gender Integration
United States Naval Academy
Navy

Waypoints is the podcast of the Sisterhood of Mother B - a group of U.S. Naval Academy graduates who happen to be women. We share stories, ideas, and different perspectives in order to help develop midshipmen, graduates, and each other into the best leaders we can be and to stand up for each other. For our written content and more about the Sisterhood, please see our website: women.usnagrou... more

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Hi everyone - we are thrilled to introduce this podcast episode! For this recording, we were so very honored and excited to be joined by Ms. Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers (daughter of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Jr., CNO 19), who came on the podcast to talk wi... more

Please join us for our last live episode from the 50th! This time, we get to sit down with the amazing CAPT Tasya Lacy, USNA '97, to talk about family, service, track, singing, and inclusion. We overlapped with Tasya at USNA, so it was fantastic to r... more

We are so excited to share this episode from the 50th, where Shannon, Jenn, and Jeannette had the opportunity to sit down with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) 33 (and, if you've been living under a rock, the first female CNO)... more

Hi everyone - this is our second episode live from the 50th events April 16-19, 2026. Please join us this time as we get the opportunity to speak with and learn from RADM Julius Caesar (Ret.), Class of '77 -- Distinguished Graduate, retired Surface W... more

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Recent Guests

Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers
Daughter of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr.; historian; co-sponsor of USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)
Family historian; Advocate for Navy diversity
Episode: After the 50th: Ms. Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers
Tasya Young Lacy
Class of 1997, Naval Academy graduate and former naval officer
United States Navy / Naval Academy
Episode: Live from the 50th: CAPT Tasya Lacy '97
Lisa Franchetti
33rd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
United States Navy
Episode: Live from the 50th: Admiral Lisa Franchetti, CNO 33!
Julius Caesar
Distinguished graduate, retired Admiral from the class of 1977
U.S. Navy (retired)
Episode: Live from the 50th: RADM Julius Caesar (Ret.) '77
Lori Reynolds
Lieutenant General, United States Marine Corps (Retired)
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Live from the 50th: LtGen Lori Reynolds, USMC (Ret.) '86
Jeff Webb
President of the Alumni Association
Naval Academy Alumni Association
Episode: Talking about the Alumni Association and Foundation with Jeff Webb '95
Tara Golden
Guest on Sisterhood of Mother B segment
Episode: Great 98, Part 2: Sara and Tara join us!
Sara Stires
Guest on Sisterhood of Mother B segment
Episode: Great 98, Part 2: Sara and Tara join us!
Susanne Wienrich
Class of 1998, former aviator and CB, now urban planner in Salt Lake City
USNA Class of 1998, Civil Engineer Corps
Episode: Great 98, Part 1: Susanne, Sarah, and Jen join us!

Hosts

Jeannette
Host with long-running presence; central to show's leadership and sisterhood themes
Shannon
Co-host frequently guiding conversations and guest interactions; part of Sisterhood activities
Jen Salisbury
Co-host, focuses on interview framing and leadership discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Bonds that never break

    It feels good to know that women are speaking up about how their stories go, what it feels like and sharing perspectives across the spectrum of time and topics.

    This podcast is for anyone that leads, not just women leaders, and provides perspectives that are familiar to some and new to others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillene'98
    United States7 years ago
  • Women Officer, the Naval Academy and the Naval Service

    This is great podcast with some all star women. They graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1998 (did I mention yut?) and they were both Marine Corps pilots.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonybanana76
    United States7 years ago

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The show is seen as a valuable resource for women in leadership and military circles.
Listeners praise candid leadership stories and mentorship focus.
Guests are described as inspiring and highly accomplished, with strong themes of sisterhood and resilience.

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Live from the 50th: LtGen Lori Reynolds, USMC (Ret.) '86
Q: What was the most challenging moment in your career and how did you handle it?
Her toughest moment was Fallujah, where she balanced the heavy responsibility of returning Marines safely with the responsibility to represent women leaders and avoid setting a poor example for those behind her.
Live from the 50th: LtGen Lori Reynolds, USMC (Ret.) '86
Q: What was the most meaningful or memorable part of your time in the Marine Corps or at Navy afterwards?
Reynolds highlights leading Marines at Parris Island and in the Eastern Recruiting Region, emphasizing the mission's purity, the chance to mentor families of recruits, and the transformational impact of the training environment.
Live from the 50th: Admiral Lisa Franchetti, CNO 33!
Q: Are there songs or cultural anchors that take you back to specific ships or deployments?
She recalls breakaway songs used on ships, like Born to Run, that visually and emotionally reconnect crews to their experiences and milestones, serving as a morale and memory anchor.
Live from the 50th: Admiral Lisa Franchetti, CNO 33!
Q: Where do you see the most progress having been made, and where do you see the need for more progress?
She highlights advances in integrating women into combat roles and leadership positions, the importance of history in guiding policy and culture, and the ongoing need to ensure every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Live from the 50th: Admiral Lisa Franchetti, CNO 33!
Q: First, can you give us an idea of what made you choose the Navy to go into?
Her early encounters with ROTC recruiters and the promise of financial support, education, and a global mission drew her to the Navy, and her sense of purpose grew as she learned about the opportunities and the unique leadership challenges it offered.

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What is Waypoints podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features conversations with U.S. Naval Academy graduates, focusing on leadership, gender integration, mentorship, and career evolution within military and civilian sectors. Discussions often center on women's advancement in the Navy and Marine Corps, personal leadership journeys, and the enduring sense of sisterhood among alumni. A notable strength is how the roundtables and solo interviews blend personal anecdotes with broader historical and policy contexts, offering practical leadership lessons, resilience stories, and insights into transitions from military to civilian life. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on mentorship, networks, and community—especially the Sisterhood of Mother B—making it useful for listeners in... more

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Recent guests on Waypoints podcast include:

1. Mouzetta Zumwalt-Weathers
2. Tasya Young Lacy
3. Lisa Franchetti
4. Julius Caesar
5. Lori Reynolds
6. Jeff Webb
7. Tara Golden
8. Sara Stires

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