About Me & My Podcast
I am a wife, educator, the daughter of a ’59 Grad, and Mom to two former Mids, I have a life long affiliation with the Naval Academy. My podcasts are part of my mission to empower and equip USNA parents for the four year journey with relevant, useful, and up-to-date information.
The content includes topics that complement my book, A USNA Mom’s Journal and my special guests offer varying perspectives on topics of interest for each N*avy family’s journey.
The podcast is one of the ways that I give back to my N*avy family for all the help that we received as we journeyed through the four years By the Bay. It is a labor of love that allows me to “pay it forward.”
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“Priceless!!! AN Shine’s book and podcasts have been the beacon of light in the dark and unknown waters for all of us USNA newbies. AN’s fantastic, detailed, and thorough descriptions and suggestions take a lot of the mystery out of the process and made me feel comfortable dropping off my 17 year old alone at Gate 1 for I Day (during COVID). They have continued to help me feel in the loop for the various milestones, and events. My Mid is now a Firstie and will soon be joining the Fleet or Marine Corps. I will never be able to thank AN enough for her guidance and support!”
— Julie H., MidMom
“If you’re looking for a resource that goes beyond surface-level information and dives deep into the heart of what it means to be a USNA parent, this podcast is it! The guests and episodes are spot-on and address topics that are helpful to survive the four years at USNA.”
— Roy C. MidDad
“This book [A USNA Mom’s Journal] is a terrific, real-life, and timeless work about Mids and USNA life in the Brigade. I’m honored to have it on my bookshelf with other special books that I admire. I will let my sponsor Mid know, “You need to buy this book for your Mom!”
— Robert Stewart, Author No Greater Duty
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