Badass In Heels podcast

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In this episode, Doris Garcia-Smith shares her unique journey from having a passion to ballet and the arts to joining the NYPD and the FBI. While at the NYPD she worked patrol, responded to emergency calls, worked an 8-month assignment in support of 911, worked in the press office, and worked in a vice/undercover unit. A New Yorker at heart, she calls the NYPD her first passion. After 12 years of service at the NYPD, she joined the FBI as a Staff Operations Specialist (SOS), where she was embedded with Counterintelligence squads in NYC and later supported the Agency as an Intelligence Analyst in Washington, D.C. Doris' passion to serve continues today as she works as a background investigator. To learn more about her, tune in today or visit badassinheels.com!…

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Sarah Draper 55:21

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Ready to be inspired? The last episode of 2024 brings you an enthralling conversation with retired Supervisory Special Agent Sarah Draper, who takes us through her journey from West Point to the FBI! Sarah served in the Army for 8 years, was stationed in Germany and South Korea and served during the Kosovo war as an officer in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. She then joined the Bureau, where she did amazing criminal, cyber-terrorism, and espionage work for 20 years. Her final assignment with the FBI was as an instructor at the FBI National Academy, where she realized the need for leaders to discuss wellness. She is now the owner of Leading Well Strategies and if you are in dire need of coaching or a wellness talk, Sarah is your gal. If you have been wondering how to be more present, Sarah shares some tips with us.…

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Alexandra Montilla 1:11:55

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Special Agent Alex Montilla has been with the FBI for almost 30 years and she is unstoppable. She has worked violent crimes against children, counterintelligence matters, and over 300 kidnappings. In this episode Alex candidly shares her personal story and some of her cases, such as the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Natalee Holloway. She has been in the Miami's extraterritorial squad for 18 years and for the longest time she was the only woman in the squad defying stereotypes. Her frequent deployments to hotspots around the globe, including Haiti, Peru, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, and Belize, are part of her commitment to confronting injustice. Alex is a trailblazer who received the prestigious Attorney General Award and the FBI Director’s Award for excellence in casework.…

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Debbie Michaels 1:04:27

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Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Debbie Michaels shares with us her 37-year journey with the Bureau. Debbie was recruited while in high school and went to do extraordinary work, from being a founding member of the FBI's first national initiative against online child exploitation to working narcotics and violent crimes. She ascended the ladder and led command posts, provided active shooter training to law enforcement officers nationwide and ended her career at Quantico as the counselor of the National Academy class session 284. For her extraordinary efforts, Debbie was recognized by WIFLE as female federal law enforcement officer in 2019! But it's not all about work--Debbie gets real and shares with us her personal story and also provides valuable advice to aspiring female Special Agents. Tune in today to listen to Debbie's badass story.…

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Out in the Cold with Steve Urszenyi 43:34

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Canadian author Steve Urszenyi kicks off season 4 and lets us in the world of FBI Special Agent Alex Martel. Steve's second novel "Out in the Cold" comes out this November (2024) and Alex comes back as the main character. Alex is a sharpshooter, a kickass fighter, and a great investigator. More than that, she’s fiercely loyal and determined to mete out justice on her terms, even if she pushes boundaries when doing so. Out in the Cold is an enthralling, can't-put-down fiction book, full of high-energy and badasserie, but Alex is not all fiction, she embodies the skills many FBI and law enforcement women have! Get ready to embark into a world where you have to wonder "is this real or fiction!!"…

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30x30 Transforming The World For PoliceWOMEN 54:59

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Have you heard of the 30x30 initiative? Tanya Meisenholder, Maureen McGough and Yvonne Roman, the fabulous ladies from 30x30, joined me to chat about this amazing initiative. An initiative that is making waves as it changes the world for policewomen. If you've ever wondered what the 30x30 is and what it is not, this episode is for you! If you are a law enforcement organization and still have not signed the pledge, what are you waiting for?! Listen to this episode and join these amazing ladies and the hundreds of federal, state, and even foreign law enforcement organizations that have joined. To learn more about the 30x30, please visit their site https://30x30initiative.org .…

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Badass in Blue: Kelsey Serck 46:43

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Police woman Kelsey Serck, a warrior who battled stage IV cancer at the young age of 16, has joined me to share her journey. Before her law enforcement career, Kelsey interned with the Children’s Miracle Network, giving back to families facing cancer. Now serving at the Department of Veterans Affairs Police Department, she supports veterans with empathy. She and I talked about how important our veterans are and how significant it is to have compassionate officers, who can take a holistic approach when responding to a call of a veteran in crisis--after all they are the reason for our freedom and why you and I can live the American dream. Previously, Kelsey worked as an Adult Protective Specialist for the State of South Dakota, as a 911 Dispatcher, and as a Law Enforcement Officer. #veterans #veteranspolice #policewoman #policeofficer #leadwithcompassion #cancerwarrior #truestories #careers #lawenforcement…

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Badass in Blue: Lynn Holland 1:12:31

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Imagine being the first American police woman to train with Scotland Yard, to go on an executive mission to Haiti, and to be asked to create the first police academy in Kosovo, and then learning years later that a female law enforcement trainee, became the president of Kosovo! Lynn Holland, who was over 30 plus years of domestic and internationally law enforcement experience, joined me to talk about her journey in law enforcement. From her family background, to attending three different police academies, from being teased and borderline bullied during her initial years, to receiving awards and becoming the first at many things! Lynn is a trailblazer that despite the obstacles presented to her for being a police woman in the 1980s and 1990s, did extraordinary things.Lynn was unstoppable! Lynn inspires with her resilience and determination, and her passion for what she did and continues to do today as a Senior Advisor for the Department of Justice is tangible and empowering. Tune in today and listen to her riveting story and the self-development tips she gives us! #policewoman #truestories #crime #empowerment #women…

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Badass in Blue: Nicole Romero 1:12:57

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Nicole Romero, retired police officer from the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), joined me to share her journey, from going through both the #MDPD and the Miami Fire and Rescue application process, to medically retiring after 12 years of service. Nicole opens up about what it was like to go through the MDPD Academy as a single mom and the tragic accident that ended her career. Nicole and I talk about her first assignment and how being in a high-crime area really means ”hit the ground running” and truly learning how to investigate shootings, gangs, and dealing with crime scenes. We also talked about challenges women in law enforcement face--challenges not in leadership or ascending the ladder, but ones that can keep you alive--like staying in shape, weapon retention, and having presence. Tune in today to listen to her inspiring story! #MiamiDadePD #womeninlawenforcement #truestories #womenempowerment…

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Badass in Blue: Michelle McAllister 1:04:20

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Detective Michelle McAllister has been with the Prince William County Police Department, Virginia for almost 19 years. Detective McAllister takes us through an inspiring and riveting story of her journey into law enforcement. Inspired by her father, who was in the Secret Service, she decided to pursue her own path in the PD., working narcotics, crimes against children, gangs, and even working undercover while pregnant, and while being embedded with various task forces to include the FBI, certainly earns her the badass badge. Detective McAllister shares with us personal anecdotes of challenging times, and how she knew when it was time to move on to other squads. We also discuss the stigma that "women can't be cops," something fellow male officers still hold onto still in 2024. She is close to retirement, but it's definitely leaving a footprint. She has established and is running a mentoring program within her department, a program that aims to educate, inspire, and empower other police women. Tune in today to listen to another extraordinary police woman! This episode contains conversations about crimes against children, suicide, and material that some might find sensitive or offensive, discretion is advised.…

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Badass in Blue: Jess Flores, Leaving The Job 44:34

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This new episode is a bit different! Law enforcement is not for everyone and Jessica Flores, a transition coach and former police woman, opens up and tells her story. She shares stories from her 9 1/2 years in law enforcement, from her initial journey at the age of 21, the challenges she experienced at her department, to include being shot at and suffering a hand-injury, all which became factors in her decision to leave the force. She and I also talk about domestic violence (DV) and how being in an abusive relationship affected her perceptions when responding to DV calls. Years later, Jess has reinvented herself and now helps current and retired law enforcement officers, who are on the fence and pondering ”should I stay or should I go?” She is also the host Next Shift Podcast, Life After Law Enforcement, the platform she uses to help those who are struggling with transitioning into the civilian world. *Episode contains a few words that might be offensive to some, discretion is advised. #domestic violence #lawenforcement #police #career #lifeafterlawenforcement #women…

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October 7th Massacre 22:54

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This is a short narration of my blog entry on the October 7th massacre. In December of 2023, I was invited to the Israeli embassy for a private screening of video footage depicting part of the attack. I saw approximately 140 people get killed, and many taken hostages. This episode contains details that are graphic and upsetting, discretion is advised. #hamasisraelwar #october7massacre…

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Badass in Blue: Badge #2- Heidi Chance 59:10

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Heidi Chance, retired Detective from the Phoenix Police Department, has 27 years of law enforcement experience, 13 of those years working deep undercover in the dark sex trafficking world. Heidi shares her journey, from being inspired by her father, a retired police officer, who also served in the Phoenix P.D. for 26 years, to joining law enforcement at age 18 and becoming the first female cadet! In this cadet program, Heidi was assigned badge #2! She then takes us through her career and talks to us about her role as an undercover and putting away monsters for life. Heidi shares with us cases that will expose you to monsters, to victims, and to people like Heidi and her team, who work to protect our tweens and teenagers. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! *Disclaimer: This episode contains language that might be offensive to some. Discretion is advised.…

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Badass in Blue: Sarah Shendy 1:14:13

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Sarah Shendy, Ohio’s first Egyptian-Muslim female police sergeant, takes us on a journey from Cairo to Ohio, talking to us about her life in Egypt, immigrating to the US, challenges she faced in school, and her amazing 16-year law enforcement career. Sarah tells us about the challenges she faced at a young age, which exposed her to the DARE program, a program that changed her life. Sarah herself later on gave back and ran her own DARE, which was on steroids! Sarah has been doing amazing policing work building a bridge between the Arab community and law enforcement. She was recently named an Arab-America Foundation 40/40 honoree! Listen to Sarah, who is an amazing human, woman, and police officer! #policewoman #police #womanempowerment #badasspodcast…

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Badass in Blue: Lindsay McCall Long 1:21:27

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