American Grit – Meet Cadre Tee Hanible

Remember when I told you I’d be introducing you to some inspiring people this year?  Well, Tee Hanible certainly qualifies!  She is one tough woman, a retired Marine, mother, philanthropist and one of the cadres on American Grit.
Tee Hanible
Tee Hanible
Here is an interview with her, in her own words.
Tell us a little bit about yourself

I am Tee Hanible a retired GySgt in the United States Marine Corps, wife, mother of four and founder of Operation Heroes Connect and co-founder of About FACE Veteran Modeling Agency.

What is Operation Heroes Connect and how did you get involved?

I started Operation Heroes Connect in August 2011 while still on active duty. OPHC is an organization that partners service members and veterans with at risk youth as well as provide free summer camp programs for youth. 

Operation Heroes Connect - summer camp
Operation Heroes Connect – summer camp


Why is this charity important to you?

This organization is important to me because as a child I was put into foster care and later adopted. Growing up I always longed to have someone to talk to or someone to give me a listening ear in regards to everything that I was going through. 

Why did you want to be on American Grit?

AMERICAN GRIT: L-R: Ivette Saucedo, Tony Simmons, Tawanda Hanible, Brooke Van Paris and Chris Krueger in the ÒRuck UpÓ series premiere episode of AMERICAN GRIT airing Thursday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.  Cr: Olugbenro Ogunsemore/FOX
AMERICAN GRIT: L-R: Ivette Saucedo, Tony Simmons, Tawanda Hanible, Brooke Van Paris and Chris Krueger in the ÒRuck UpÓ series premiere episode of AMERICAN GRIT airing Thursday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Cr: Olugbenro Ogunsemore/FOX

When I got the email asking me to be on American Grit I was excited to have the opportunity to show America a glimpse into military training and leadership styles. I was equally excited to represent females in the military, something that had never been done before on such a national level.

Do you have any advice this Mother’s Day for other single moms trying to balance conflicting responsibilities?

Great question, I was a single mom for many years and even deployed as a single mom. I think one of the biggest pieces of advice is to ensure that you have a great support system. Whether it’s grandparents, friends, or extended family, a great support system can and will always help to balance those conflicts. 

How do you push past obstacles?

I push past obstacles by understanding that any and all obstacles are just temporary. Once a person understands that then there is nothing they can’t conquer! 

Final thoughts?

Life isn’t about avoiding the bruises, it’s about collecting the scars to prove that we showed up to the battle!

Tee in Iraq

Thanks Tee for sharing your story and for your service to our country.
To assist or support Operation Heroes Connect in our mission you can join our 24 hour Community Give campaign https://thecommunitygive.org/npo/operation-heroes-connect
To Learn more about our organization go to www.operationheroesconnect.org

Lisa 😉

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Lisa Traugott is a Mom’s Choice Award winning writer, fitness blogger, wife and mom of two….and Original Cast Member of AMERICAN GRIT, starring John Cena, Thursdays at 9 PM EST/8 PM CST on FOX!!!

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