Bree Jaxson

What life skills did you learn while being in the USAF?

– I think the most basic life skill that I learned in the USAF was the ability to be independent.  I moved out at sixteen, but always depended on a roommate, or a boyfriend and when I entered in the military, it was the first time I truly did something on my own. The military pulled me out of my comfort zone, allowed me to travel and experience other cultures, and through that I gained a sense of confidence and independence that I don’t think any other profession would grant me.

As a Deputy Commander for Cyber Security, what is the most common threat you see or what are some of the more common mistakes people make online?

– I think one of the largest threats, that I can talk about, is the Social Media threat. As technology and the social media world is ever evolving, it is making it easier for predators to not only gain critical information on its user, but also adds a layer of psychological threat that I feel we are starting to see the effects of in today’s society.

-One of the most critical mistakes I see users making in regard to Social Media, is number one their privacy setting has not been changed to protect their personal data or their personal profiles. Another threat is that I see users putting their exact locations or plans for the evening or week on Social Media which leaves users vulnerable to physical and virtual attacks.

What is your favorite quote and why?

– My favorite quote (I actually have it tattooed on me) is “Lions don’t concern themselves with the opinions of sheep”

I love that quote because it reminds me that no matter what anyone says, I need to stay true to my own path. It doesn’t matter if I am a warrior, like a lion, if I let everyone’s opinions affect me. I choose to stand my ground and follow my dreams staying true to myself.

Since being a mother and wife – what changes have you seen in yourself?

– I have learned to be more confident in myself. I know that my husband and my children are not only looking up to me but are depending on me. I want to instill that drive and fearlessness in my children, so they always feel compelled to follow their dreams without doubt.

We love the fact that you are now pursuing your dreams. Tell us about that and what you hope to accomplish. (Include the genre of your music)

-It has been a very long road. I always felt self-doubt and unsure about my talents and my dreams.  Some people along the way encouraged me, but a lot of people felt music was a pastime and not a career. Unfortunately, I listened to them and let that fear consume me. After spending a decade in the military and watching so many other artists really take those chances and follow their dreams, I decided that I would no longer care what anyone else said and pursued this lifelong dream for myself and my family.

-I hope to eventually have a supporting fan base and hopefully get a record deal to pursue country music, so that I could share my music with anyone who needs to hear it. I also would love to be able to have this career as my full-time career and still support my family.

You mentioned going through a dark period in your marriage. What advice can you share?

-I feel so cliché saying this but communication, communication, communication. Not only just speaking what you feel the other wants to hear, but really diving down to understand what makes both people happy. I also think it is so important to have respect towards each other, even in times of anger, your tongue can be the poison that kills your marriage and it almost did that to mine.

Please include a link to your website OR music and a link to your Instagram – include the htps://

Website: https://breejaxson.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breejaxsonmusicofficial/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5p9cWj6eyEHAVyBFuPO9CY