We recently had the chance to connect with Kera Sanchez and have shared our conversation below.
Kera, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Right now, life feels like an anomaly—beautifully chaotic and ever-changing. Each day brings a new menu du jour. My husband recently returned to service in 2024, so I’ve spent much of this year solo-parenting our two children while working full-time as a Secondary Dean of Student Attendance and pursuing my passion projects centered around legacies.
Currently, I’m managing two major ventures: Get Griefy Magazine, and the soon-to-launch MILSPO Social Co. Magazine, a publication that celebrates the grit and spirit of female military entrepreneurs. I handle it all—social media, email marketing, website management, writing, and design. To say I stay busy is an understatement!
Get Griefy also includes a Small Business Collective, and supporting our members is one of my greatest joys.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Kera Sanchez — a mom of two, Secondary Dean of Students, military spouse, and, since 2022, a full-time griever. That summer, I unexpectedly lost my mom while she was vacationing in Italy at just 57 years old. Her passing was sudden and devastating — I was in the NICU at the time, rocking my five-day-old daughter.
Grief consumed me. But slowly, I realized that if I wanted to honor my mom’s legacy and live a full, meaningful life like she did, I had to find a way to channel that pain into purpose. That led me to create Legacy Letters, a guided journal designed to help people leave behind handwritten letters of love, advice, and support for their friends and family — an emotional will, if you will.
From there, I dove deeper into the grief space and began connecting with others who were also navigating loss. Those connections inspired me to launch Get Griefy Magazine — a publication dedicated to life after loss. It offers meaningful support and community built on relatability, creativity, and inspiration. Through Get Griefy, I also founded a Small Business Collective that empowers entrepreneurs in the grief space to collaborate, create, and connect with like-minded individuals.
My newest venture, MILSPO Social Co. Magazine, grew from my journey as a military spouse — and it’s been a much-needed creative palate cleanser. This upcoming publication celebrates female military spouse entrepreneurs, offering resources, community, and inspiration tailored to the unique challenges and resilience of military life. MILSPO Social Co. officially launches in early 2026.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
I would definitely say my biggest inspirations are my mom and my husband.
My mom lived a life of yes. She truly embraced every opportunity that came her way and was deeply dedicated to serving others. No matter how simple or boring a job might have seemed, she always found a way to make it fun and meaningful. She taught me how to make the most of every moment, and I’m constantly inspired by how much she accomplished in just 57 years of life.
My husband inspires me in a completely different but equally powerful way. He’s relentless, never gives up, and is always ready for a new challenge. He’s constantly setting new goals, which motivates me to keep up and push myself further.
You could say that when it comes to nature vs. nurture, our kids are pretty well set.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me that success can grow from pain—if you shift your mindset. People love to say that every cloud has a silver lining, but that phrase suggests that good things simply appear after hard times. The truth is, silver doesn’t fall from the sky—it’s mined. It takes effort, intention, and resilience to grow into who you are after trauma or loss. Healing is absolutely possible, but it’s something you have to work toward.
That said, the scar never truly disappears—and that’s okay. Learning to integrate it into your life becomes your secret strength. It deepens your empathy and allows you to connect with others in a profoundly meaningful way.
It’s time to let go of the victim mindset and lean into what’s possible—after giving yourself the space for self-care, support, and, of course, the necessary time for deep grief and mourning. It doesn’t happen overnight, but slowly and surely, when you surround yourself with the right people and resources, you begin to find your way forward.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Both of my magazines were born from a deep desire to provide accessible, inspiring support. Grievers need resources that meet them where they are and remind them that healing is possible. We are what we eat—and also what we read and listen to. Reading about people who walk the walk, not just talk the talk, is a major step toward healing and growth.
I’m equally committed to creating space for military spouses to dream big, connect, and showcase their value and expertise. Traditional business magazines rarely reflect their unique challenges or celebrate their resilience. Military spouses often swim upstream—facing constant moves, career restarts, limited resources, and long stretches of solo parenting. Yet so many still manage to build thriving businesses and meaningful lives in spite of it all.
MILSPO Social Co. Magazine exists to honor that grit, determination, and creativity. I can’t wait to tell their stories and continue to build communities where healing, hope, and purpose are front and center.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I truly believe that losing my mom—and allowing myself to sit fully in that grief—helped me strip away everything that no longer served me. The experience clarified what truly matters.
Working on my magazines lights me up in a way that education never did. I know I was (and still am) an excellent educator, and I take pride in the work I’ve done. But nothing compares to the sense of purpose and fulfillment I feel when I’m creating, connecting, and growing through my magazines.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.getgriefymagazine.com https://milsposocialco.com/
- Instagram: @getgriefymagazine @milsposocialco
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kera-sanchez/
Image Credits
Megan Hochhauser Photography
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