Ep. 27 - Following Your Inner Compass in the US Navy with Molly Robertson

In this episode Bri and Alicia interview Molly Robertson, who is a Navy officer and shipbuilder. They discuss their lifelong friendship as sets of twins, Molly's decision to join the Navy and pursue a career in shipbuilding, and her experiences living in different places. Molly shares stories about her time at the Naval Academy, her deployments on ships, and her graduate studies in mechanical engineering. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of her job, the camaraderie in the Navy, and the cultural differences she has encountered in different locations. In this conversation, Molly discusses her job in the Navy and her role in managing shipbuilding projects. She talks about her relationship with her boyfriend, who is a submariner, and the challenges of being apart during his deployments. Molly also explains the concept of the Davidson window, which is a potential timeframe for increased tensions with China. She shares her unbiased perspective on political matters and the importance of being informed. The conversation concludes with discussions about the upcoming move to Jacksonville.

Takeaways

• Growing up as sets of twins, Molly and Bri had a unique and strong friendship.
• Molly's decision to join the Navy and pursue shipbuilding was influenced by her family background and early experiences with boats.
• Molly's time at the Naval Academy and her deployments on ships provided her with valuable experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Living in different places, such as Hawaii, Mississippi, and Monterey, has exposed Molly to different cultures and ways of life.
• Molly's job in shipbuilding has allowed her to work on interesting projects and see different parts of the world.
• The Navy offers a sense of camaraderie and a supportive community for its members. Molly's job in the Navy involves managing shipbuilding projects and ensuring the timely delivery of ships to the fleet.
• She discusses the challenges of being in a relationship with a submariner and the periods of separation during deployments.
• The Davidson window is a potential timeframe for increased tensions with China, and it aligns with the 100-year anniversary of the PLA in 2027.
• Molly emphasizes the importance of being informed about national security matters and having an unbiased perspective on political issues.
• She shares her excitement about the upcoming move to Jacksonville.