Audrée Dufresne is an Athletic Therapist and a reservist in the CAF. She is also the head coach for the @athenaprogram. This online training program is the first of its kind for female veterans in Canada and it is completely subsidized by Veterans Affairs Canada and The Quebec Veterans Foundation. In this episode, we talk about Audrée’s athletic ba…

Chief Warrant Officer Lisa Kachanoski has served in the Canadian Army Reserve for 25 years and this past fall she made history by becoming the first female appointed to Regimental Sergeant Major in the 5th (B.C.) Field Regiment’s 140-year history. She has numerous international deployments to places like Bosnia, Jordan, and Latvia, and she has also…

Renee joined the Intelligence branch of the New Zealand Army before transferring to Military Police and finishing at the top of her class. She then completed the mentally and physically demanding assessment and subsequent course to become a Conduct After Capture Instructor. In this episode, we dive into her career and explore key themes like confid…

Although she earned her civilian pilot's license at a young age, Captain Erin Edwards started her military journey as a Naval Warfare Officer in the Canadian Naval Reserve. Later, she transitioned to the Regular Force, where she realized her dream of becoming a CH-146 Griffon pilot, ultimately being selected as a member of 427 Special Operations Av…

First Sergeant (Retired) Tiffany Myrick-Woodley served 20 years in the United States Army’s Military Police Corps. She completed two combat tours to Afghanistan 2004-05 and 2011-12 and two tours to Korea in 2003 and 2018. She played an essential role in the gender integration of the Army’s Combat Arms occupations where she served as a member of Cul…

A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Engineering, Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1990. Since then, she commanded two Combat Engineer Regiments, Royal Military College Saint-Jean and the 2nd Canadian Division, where she led more than 10,000 soldiers and spearheaded crisis …

WO1 Jen Davidson started her career as a Medic in the US Army Reserve, but soon transferred to become a 37F, Psychological Operations Specialist. She started skydiving in college and quickly became addicted. She spent over 13 years on the US Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. She has been on the podium many times at various World Championship…

Captain Megan Kilbride is a Training Development Officer with the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. Prior to joining the Canadian Armed Forces, Meg was a school teacher in Nova Scotia. She initially enrolled as a Medical Technician prior to taking her commission through the Special Commissioning Program.…

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marissa Chierichella visited West Point on a school field trip when she was 10 years old. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to attend the United States Military Academy and join the U.S. Army. She went on to have a pretty awesome career serving as a Military Police Officer and as a Human Intelligence Officer in U…

OCdt Janice Oh s a student at the Royal Military College of Canada, a member of their Combat Weapons Team, and a CISM Basketball player. She recently completed an exchange semester at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, and during that time completed her freefall jump course. The future is bright for this young woman! ------------------- Merch: ⁠…

Afton David was born into a military family in Valcartier, Québec. She grew up in typical “army brat” fashion, moving from base to base throughout her younger years. Throughout high school, she played Rugby and wrestled, which carried over to her post-secondary career as a varsity Rugby player at the University of Ottawa. She played provincial Rugb…

Liz McConaghy was the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet spanning a 17-year career flying on the aircraft. Originally from a small town in Co. Down Northern Ireland she attended RAF Cranwell on her 19th birthday to begin her exciting career thereafter on Chinook Helicopters. She was the youngest aircrew to deploy to…

Major Sidney Jaques is an Adjutant General Officer in the US Army. She attended the University of Scranton on an ROTC scholarship, where she played basketball and received a degree in communications. She has attended Airborne School and served at the 82nd Airborne Regiment, and she has also attended Ranger School and served at the 75th Ranger Regim…

This podcast features mini-interviews with 5 different women in 3 different countries who are currently deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces. During this episode, you will gain insight into their roles on deployment and back home, as well as what their day-to-day life is like while deployed. Petty Officer 1st Class Frances Bartoch - Senior Human…

Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Shelley Peters is a trailblazer for women and the Black community. In 1982, she became the first Black woman to serve in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Shelley joined the RCAF in 1986 as a Military Police Officer, retiring in 2012 as the highest-ranking black woman. From April to October 2002, Lieutenant-Colonel Pet…

Amy Forsythe began her career as an enlisted military journalist in the U.S. Marine Corps and she currently serves as a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Her career has included five combat deployments and several other overseas assignments. For more about Amy and how to purchase a copy of this book please visit www.heroesliveheroesl…

Mandi Thomas is a US Army veteran. She was trained as an interrogator, and also attended language school to learn Russian. After leaving the Army, Mandi spent 12 years as a stay-at-home mom. She attended school, started personal training, and then moved on to become a firefighter. She is a fierce mental health advocate and hopes to one day work ful…

Stephanie is a former active duty, now reserve officer in the United States Marine Corps. She is an Amphibious Assault Officer and she has a very long list of accomplishments. She wrestled in high school but began boxing at the United States Naval Academy. At the academy, she was also a member of the Glee Club and Captain of the Track and Field Tea…

Major Melissa Marshall joined the Canadian Army as an Artillery Officer after attending University in 2007. Throughout that time, she has completed qualifications such as Forward Observation Officer and has held various positions including Battery Commander. in 2013, she deployed on Operation ATTENTION in Kabul, Afghanistan as the Task Force adjuta…

Major Lesley Quinlan is the Director of the Canada Army Run. In addition to being an Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, she is also an accomplished triathlete. In 2019, she was named the CAF Female Athlete of the Year. She won Individual silver and mixed team gold at the CISM World Military Games in triathlon in China that year, and two golds ba…

Lisa Jaster is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve. She was one of the first women to complete Ranger School. She has a BS in Civil Engineering from West Point, and an MS in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She has been stationed in Korea, and has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with the US Army. Lisa a…

The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, is Canada's only military parachute demonstration team. The team consists of both permanent members and temporary members from the Regular and Reserve Forces. They act as ambassadors for the Canadian Forces at special events, airshows and events. They are easily recognizable because their para…

This episode is a reading from the book "Fifteen Days" by Christie Blatchford. Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard, MSM (May 2, 1980 – May 17, 2006) was the first female Canadian combat soldier killed in combat, and the 16th Canadian soldier killed in Canadian operations in Afghanistan. Nichola’s death in 2006 hit Canada hard. A “daughter of Can…

Danielle Westcott was one of only a few women in her trade when she joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a Boatswain. Despite the “old school” attitudes and male-dominated atmosphere at the time, she kept pushing forward. She remustered to Medic and attended civilian paramedic school. She was eventually medically released from the CAF due to a spinal …

1st Lieutenant Haley McClain Hill is a United States Air Force Officer, NFL Cheerleader, and entrepreneur. She attended Penn State on an ROTC Scholarship where she was also a member of the cheerleading team. Following University, she worked full time as a USAF Officer while also Cheerleading for the NFL.Haley is also the Founder and CEO of TORCH Wa…

Lieutenant Andrea Howard has an insanely impressive resume. She is a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the U.S. Navy. She was not only a student at top-notch schools including the United States Naval Academy, Kings College London, and Oxford; but she was involved in many activities, societies, and athletics. Andrea was also named one of the “Twenty-Five…

Captain Megan McDougall is a Personnel Selection Officer in the Canadian Army. Before joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 2015, she completed a BA in Sociology and Psychology, a Master of Human Kinetics (with a Concentration in Consultation and Intervention), and a Masters Cert in Leadership. She also owned a yoga studio, and worked as PSP Fitness…

1st Lieutenant Riley Compton attended George Washington University on a Softball scholarship before joining the United States Marine Corps as a Logistics Officer. After being inspired by Elana Meyers Taylor (a Team USA Bobsled member who also played softball at GW) she decided to submit her combine scores in hopes of becoming a bobsled athlete. She…

A former US Army Engineer, Sarah Apgar is an Iraq War veteran, a mom, and a former volunteer firefighter. She is the founder and CEO of FitFighter, which uses a weight called a Steelhose made from firehoses and recycled steel. On November 13th 2020, Sarah appeared on Shark Tank to pitch her idea, and received a deal from Daniel Lubetzky. https://ww…

This episode is a reading of the article "The Legend of Chief Shannon Kent" written by Marty Skovlund Jr. for Coffee or Die Magazine, published May 13, 2019. When I first read the article, I felt really drawn to Shannon's Story. I found myself looking up more articles about her and thinking about how rare it is to hear about women like this. I thin…

S1 Claire Bortolotti worked as a paramedic before joining the Canadian Armed Forces as a Medical Technician. Looking for more action and excitement, she completed a very difficult selection followed by a year long course to become a Clearance Diver in the Royal Canadian Navy. She has also competed internationally as a swimmer representing Canada at…

Ana was born in Sarajevo and moved to Canada when she was young. She starter her career as a Bos'n in the Royal Canadian Navy, but switched to the Military Police branch so she could become a Close Protection Operator. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

Captain Stephanie Smith joined the Canadian Armed Forces as a Nursing Officer. She deployed twice to Afghanistan, and also to the Philippines. Taking her career one step further, she decided to attend Medical school to become a Medical Officer (Doctor) in the CAF. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com…

US Army Captain Kaitlyn Hernandez is the Commander of the 717th Ordnance Company (EOD) in Fort Campbell, KY. On April 3rd She will attempt to break the Women's record for the 1 mile bomb suit run. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Britton joined the Irish Naval Service in 2014, however by that point she was no stranger to the sea. She grew up beside the ocean in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, and competed with the Irish surfing team from 2004-2012. This past summer, she completed the 11 week Combined Diving course to become the first female diver in the I…

A special Remembrance Day episode profiling 9 Canadian servicewomen who have lost their lives since the year 2020. Lest we forget.

Captain Leigh Pinard joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2004 as an infantry soldier. After a brief stint with the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa, she became a medic and worked in a variety of clinical roles. In 2007, she deployed to Afghanistan with the Counter-IED team. Upon her return, she joined the Skyhawks Parachute Demonstration Team for the 200…

Master Corporal Katherine Hanak joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2008. Originally joining the Navy Reserves, she then transferred to become a Combat Engineer. After an injury almost ended her career, she fought her way back to become Combat Diver, and then completed the gruelling selection process and course to become a Search and Rescue Technic…

Jessica Lynn Wiebe is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran. She was an Artillery soldier and deployed to Afghanistan on TF 1-08. Following her military service, she went to art school and used her experiences to create a fascinating body of multidisciplinary work that centres around war and conflict. As part of the Canadian Forces Artist Program, Jessic…

2nd Lieutenant Ruth Robinson was the 4th woman to serve as a Tomb Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The honor of Tomb Guard is incredibly rare. The Badge is the least awarded badge in the U.S. Army, and the second least awarded badge in the U.S. military trailing only the Astronaut Badge. Ruth currently works …

Able Seaman Yvette Yong is a Naval Communicator in the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve at HMCS York in Toronto. She is also an extremely accomplished Taekwondo athlete, and the 2018 CISM Female Athlete of the Year, Canadian Forces Female Athlete of the Year, and the Royal Canadian Navy Female Athlete of the Year. She won a silver medal at the World M…

In this introductory episode, host and Canadian Armed Forces member Kate Stewart describes her inspiration for the podcast, and vision for future episodes.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home along Lake Murray, there are some important rule changes you need to know. Whether you’re buying or selling a home along Lake Murray, there’s something important you must know: The rules governing the lake are changing. In fact, they’ve been changing little by little over the years, and today I have a …

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