207: Evangelina Blue-Williams shares how family and flavor shape Mystic Blue BBQAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/go7qByPmM9UWhat's your favorite BBQ sauce? Evangelina Blue-Williams with Mystic Blue, a retired military veteran turned BBQ sauce entrepreneur joins us to share hers. Evangelina shares her passion for cooking, how a homemade BBQ sauce spawned a business, and the unique flavors she offers. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of Evangelina transitioning to civilian life, attending culinary school, and participating in entrepreneurial programs such as The Rosie Network. Evangelina also talks about the importance of natural ingredients, family influences, and future goals of getting her products into grocery stores. Listen to her journey of culinary creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams, all deeply rooted in personal experiences and a love for family traditions.RESOURCES MENTIONEDhttps://www.mysticbluecatering.org/https://www.tiktok.com/@mysticblue_officialhttps://www.facebook.com/MysticBlueOfficial/https://instagram.com/mysticblue_officialRead our Monday, September 16th, 2024 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4823cbefda7d/holdingdownthefort--Access our FREE PORTAL for bonus content, including a FREE subscription to the "Inside the Fort" podcast: https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/portalDo you want to do more than “follow orders,” think outside of the box, and manifest your dreams? Then you’ve come to the right show! The award-winning podcast, Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth, returns for Season 8 to highlight motivational stories of personal growth, financial awareness, and autonomy in our military community. The show is hosted by Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, Veteran Spouse, and Entrepreneur.Our show continues its partnership with The Rosie Network by featuring Service2CEO Graduates every Monday! Read more - https://issuu.com/therosienetwork/docs/me_mag_2023/16We're also excited to be featuring replays of the "Take A Knee" Live Show with US VetWealth Founder & CEO Scott R. Tucker and Blue Water Advisors CEO Mike Wallace, which discusses career progression for military retirees. Tune in every Thursday!Our main sponsor, US VetWealth, proudly offers Life Insurance and Annuity Strategies for The High-Income Military Retiree. Let's help you capitalize on your above-average health and substantial income-earning potential for post-military life. For a free consultation, https://usvetwealth.com/In the Fall of 2023, Jen Amos was sought after by InDependent to co-host the 8th annual InDependent Wellness Summit™. In August 2022, Jen Amos' work on the podcast was recognized by Disney Institute and she was hand-selected as the only non-Disney employee to moderate