Episode 5

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12th Nov 2025

Leadership Beyond the Uniform – with Dee Baker [S4, EP5]

In this episode, I’m joined by Dee Baker – a U.S. Air Force Veteran, former federal government leader, and founder of Beyond the Uniforms, a coaching and leadership development company helping women veterans reset, reframe, and reclaim their leadership identity as they transition into civilian, corporate, or entrepreneurial roles.

With more than 30 years of experience leading teams of hundreds and managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, Dee knows what it takes to lead boldly – both in uniform and beyond. She’s lived the journey she now helps others navigate, and she’s on a mission to guide women veterans into their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and impact.

If you’ve ever struggled with transition, identity, or self-belief after a major life or career shift, Dee’s story will remind you that your experience is your strength, and that visibility is part of your mission.

Here’s what we covered:

✨ What inspired Dee to join the U.S. Air Force – and the leadership lessons she still carries from this

✨ The early influences that shaped her leadership and sense of service

✨ The challenges and breakthroughs of transitioning from military to civilian leadership

✨ The role of sisterhood and community throughout her journey

✨ What visibility means to her – and the turning point that made her start showing up online

✨ Her advice for women veterans who are hesitant to share their stories

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🔗 Connect with Dee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebakerveteran/

🌐 Visit Dee’s website: https://www.beyondtheuniforms.com/

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Mildred Talabi has spent the last decade mastering the art of personal branding in both her career and business as a former Journalist and PR and Communications professional.

Today she specialises in helping female leaders build powerful and authentic personal brands through being visible on LinkedIn.

She is a recognised LinkedIn Influencer, with over 50,000 followers, a 4x published author and the founder of Visible Women Tribe - a global membership community for high-achieving women in business and leadership.

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