What happens when you’re an active-duty Air Force officer who decides to build a personal brand, manage personal relationships, and embrace cosmetic surgery—all while working 50-hour weeks in uniform?
In this unfiltered episode, Kellie sits down with Lanae Lang, Air Force officer, executive officer, and one of the Air Force's first official social media ambassadors, who’s redefining what it looks like to #doboth.
Lanae opens up about undergoing cosmetic surgery while on active duty and how she navigated the approval process, funded it herself, and communicated openly with her chain of command. She also shares her dating red flags, including why “he has to like you a little more," and what it’s like to be recognized from social media. Together, they dive into the realities of balancing military professionalism with online influence, and why Lanae believes women in uniform deserve to embrace femininity, self-expression, and confidence.
As one of the Air Force’s first official social media ambassadors, Lanae helped lead several major projects, including coverage of Air Force Basic Training in San Antonio, Initial Flight Training in Colorado, and the Joint Base Andrews Air Show. She also offers an honest take on toxic friendships, burnout, and boundaries, and how she’s learned to fill her own cup, even when the job never stops.
From commanding respect to embracing confidence, Lanae proves you can serve your country without shrinking yourself. This one’s raw, empowering, and refreshingly real.
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