<![CDATA[Wives with Rosamaria Mancini]]>Wives is a podcast that shares the real stories of women who’ve pressed pause on their careers and dreams to support their partners.

These women open up about the highs and lows of that choice, sharing how they’ve reinvented themselves while holding on to their identity and purpose.

Hosted by Rosamaria Mancini.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:04:05 GMTWed, 21 Jan 2026 08:20:06 GMT602b693f10-3738-11f1-914b-f9b1ed53901fRosamaria Mancini<p><b>Wives </b>is a podcast that shares the real stories of women who’ve pressed pause on their careers and dreams to support their partners.</p><p></p><p>These women open up about the highs and lows of that choice, sharing how they’ve reinvented themselves while holding on to their identity and purpose.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Rosamaria Mancini.</p>episodicRosamaria Manciniroseymancini@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 1, Choreographing Life – Dr. Julie Mulvihill’s Journey of Reinvention]]>In this episode, Rosamaria Mancini talks with Dr. Julie Mulvihill, a dancer, choreographer, and academic, about the realities of building (and rebuilding) a life alongside a military spouse.

Julie shares her personal journey transitioning from a thriving dance/academic career to finding new ways to create and stay engaged in her artistic and professional identity. She opens up about grief and the emotional toll of stepping away from the tenure-track dream while describing the “hustle” of rebuilding a career again and again,

Through honesty and insight, Julie reveals how she stayed connected to her identity by adapting, taking on volunteer work, and eventually taking on a new role as an administrator. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance, authenticity, and building community.

Key Themes:

  • The impact of career disruption and relocation on identity
  • Reinventing yourself beyond your original identity
  • Finding purpose through community and volunteering
  • Navigating grief, loss, and personal growth
  • Practical insights for spouses and professionals facing major life transitions

This episode offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone learning to adapt, rebuild, and thrive in the face of change.

Resources & Links:

Learn more about Julie on her website -http://juliemulvihill.com/

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]]>758c9341-de30-4c7c-b1b7-ee281d50e520Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:19:50 GMT<p>In this episode, Rosamaria Mancini talks with Dr. Julie Mulvihill, a dancer, choreographer, and academic, about the realities of building (and rebuilding) a life alongside a military spouse.</p><p></p><p>Julie shares her personal journey transitioning from a thriving dance/academic career to finding new ways to create and stay engaged in her artistic and professional identity. She opens up about grief and the emotional toll of stepping away from the tenure-track dream while describing the “hustle” of rebuilding a career again and again,</p><p></p><p>Through honesty and insight, Julie reveals how she stayed connected to her identity by adapting, taking on volunteer work, and eventually taking on a new role as an administrator. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance, authenticity, and building community.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Themes:</b></p><ul><li>The impact of career disruption and relocation on identity</li><li>Reinventing yourself beyond your original identity</li><li>Finding purpose through community and volunteering</li><li>Navigating grief, loss, and personal growth</li><li>Practical insights for spouses and professionals facing major life transitions</li></ul><p></p><p>This episode offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone learning to adapt, rebuild, and thrive in the face of change.</p><p></p><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><p>Learn more about Julie on her website -<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://juliemulvihill.com/" target="_blank">http://juliemulvihill.com/</a></p><p></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode of <i>Wives</i>, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more listeners discover these important conversations.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wivespodcast.com" target="_blank">https://www.wivespodcast.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wivespodcast/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583472707579" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p> </p><p>#militaryspouse #careertransformation #resilience #dancejourney #personalgrowth #reinventyourself #lifetransitions #supportandsacrifice #womenempowerment</p>no00:48:5411Episode 1, Choreographing Life – Dr. Julie Mulvihill’s Journey of Reinventionfull