Things I’m Interested in
Military Family Readiness & Community Building
Military Spouse Leadership & Advocacy
Food Insecurity & Resource Accessibility in the Military Community
Motherhood in Military life
Purpose Driven Partnerships
As Seen On
National Television
CNN News Central — May 7, 2026 Live national television interview following Shelby's announcement as the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Conversation included military spouse community, family readiness, Stronghold Food Pantry, and supporting military families. Network: CNN Format: Live Television Interview.
Podcasts & Audio Interviews
Behind the Camouflage Podcast — Marine Corps Association — June 16, 2026
“Home Is Where The Marine Corps Sends You: MCRD Parris Island with Shelby Bateman”
Season 6, Episode 2. Conversation about life at MCRD Parris Island, military families, housing, schools, community, and navigating a unique duty station.
Format: Podcast
Digital Feature / Profile
2026 “2026 AFI Marine Corps Spouse of the Year — Shelby Bateman” Online profile sharing Shelby's military spouse story, leadership journey, community involvement, and experience across Marine Corps duty stations. Format: Digital Feature / Profile
Podcasts & Audio Interviews
Tactical Treasures Podcast — September 30, 2026 Featured conversation with Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan discussing Shelby's military spouse journey, community involvement, becoming the 2026 Military Spouse of the Year, and her personal “Tactical Treasure.” Format: Podcast Guest
Podcasts & Audio Interviews
PBS A Capitol Fourth — 2026 Interview with Angel Blue Shelby Bateman and Meg Graves interviewed Grammy Award-winning opera singer Angel Blue in connection with PBS's A Capitol Fourth. Role: Interviewer / Co-Host Format: On-Camera Interview
National Television
Good Morning America / ABC News — May 8, 2026 “Mom-of-2 Named ‘Military Spouse of the Year’” National television appearance for Military Spouse Appreciation Day following Shelby's selection as the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Network: ABC News / Good Morning America Format: National Television Interview
Radio / Audio Interview
Wreaths Across America Radio — May 13, 2026 “Shelby Bateman — 2026 Marine Corps and Overall AFI MSOY” Featured radio interview following Shelby's selection as the 2026 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Format: Radio / Audio Interview
Podcasts & Audio Interviews
New Moms, New Babies — New Mommy Media — September 10, 2026 “Military Spouses and Motherhood: Tales from the Trenches” Featured expert guest discussing military motherhood, deployments, reintegration, community, parenting, and resources for military families. Format: Podcast / Expert Guest
Podcasts & Audio Interviews
ON-CAMERA / HOSTED INTERVIEWS
PBS National Memorial Day Concert — 2026
Interview with Gary Sinise
Shelby Bateman conducted an on-camera interview with actor, humanitarian, and Gary Sinise Foundation founder Gary Sinise in connection with the PBS National Memorial Day Concert.
Role: Interviewer
Format: On-Camera Interview