Episode 25 · Season 1
Joanah Gacuya – The Volunteering “Hack” That Landed a Military Spouse in Salesforce
From stay-at-home mom to 11x-certified Salesforce consultant, Joanah Gacuya breaks down how military spouse careers can thrive in tech (even if you’re starting from zero).
What you’ll learn
- How Joanah found Salesforce through a Facebook post—and turned curiosity into a real career plan
- Why volunteering (even small tasks) can give you the “real experience” that unlocks interviews
- The mindset shift that helped her lead discovery: follow the data in, through, and out
Who it’s for
For military spouses (and supporters) mapping a practical path into a portable career.
Guest + credibility
Joanah Gacuya — Hiring Our Heroes alum, Revenue Cloud/CPQ consultant at Cirrius, and 11x Salesforce certified. She also mentors new fellows making the same leap she did.
Call to action
Follow the show and share this episode with a military spouse who needs a fresh career blueprint.
Recommended Links
Cirrius Solutions
ACP
Candorful
Hiring our Heroes
HOH Military Spouse Network
HOH-Amplify events for Military Spouses
Hire Heroes USA
Merivis
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube
iHeartRadio
Cirrius Blog
Greg Banks on LinkedIn
Jason Fowler Music
For questions or feedback, please contact us at CirriusTalk@CirriusSolutions.com
We cover
- Joanah’s Journey: From the Philippines to the U.S.
- Navigating Military Life and Career Transitions
- Discovering Salesforce: A New Path
- Volunteering and Gaining Experience
- Internship Insights: Learning on the Job
- Overcoming Challenges in the Salesforce Ecosystem
Chapters
- 0:00Joanah’s Journey: From the Philippines to the U.S.
- 1:27 Navigating Military Life and Career Transitions
- 3:57Discovering Salesforce: A New Path
- 6:38Volunteering and Gaining Experience
- 8:52Internship Insights: Learning on the Job
- 11:23Overcoming Challenges in the Salesforce Ecosystem
- 14:04The Importance of Soft Skills in Consulting
- 22:46Exploring Passions Beyond Work
- 26:45Growth and Experience at Cirrius
- 31:37Navigating the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
- 36:40The Importance of Mentorship and Community
- 41:01Reflections on Life as a Military Spouse
Joanah Gacuya
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