Best Michelle McAllister Podcasts (2024)

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20: Ep. 20 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with William Grass and Redbreast PX Edition 50:10

3d ago50:10

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On this episode I got to spend some very special time with the one and only William Grass, better known to some of you online as Nevada Drams or @NevadaDrams. William invited me to his bar in Northern Nevada back in late January of 2024 as I was starting a six day cross country trip from Reno in Nevada to Daytona Beach in Florida with my son. It’s …

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Badass in Blue: Kelsey Serck 46:43

5d ago46:43

46:43

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 em…

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Badass in Blue: Lynn Holland 1:12:31

25d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

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…

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Badass in Blue: Nicole Romero 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

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…

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Badass in Blue: Michelle McAllister 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

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, cri…

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

3M ago44:34

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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 s…

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October 7th Massacre 22:54

3M ago22:54

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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 advis…

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

3M ago59:10

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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 enforceme…

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Badass in Blue: Sarah Shendy 1:14:13

3M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

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…

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

4M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

In this episode, Lindsay shares her fascinating life story, and opens up with many personal anecdotes: from her childhood to losing her father at age 17, to experiencing post-partum depression, to tragically and senselessly losing a colleague at her police department. She also recounts the day she was shot, ,how it not only impacted her but her fam…

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Badass in Blue: Kristen Ziman, Retired Chief of Police 1:00:39

4M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Kristen Ziman kicks off Season 3, a special Season dedicated to our women in Blue! Kristen broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first woman Chief of Police of the Aurora Police Department in Illinois. She had an extraordinary 30-year career and in this riveting episode she shares her personal and professional stories. A journey into the law enfo…

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Episode 20: Jennifer Cormack 1:15:14

5M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Jennifer Cormack closes season 2 with her extraordinary story! From wanting to be a photographer, to joining the army to then becoming a badass FBI Special Agent, Jen shares her journey with us. Jen talks to us about why she joined the army, her role as a hazmat member in the 2009 crash of Continental Express flight 3407, which led to her receiving…

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Episode 19, Part 3: Sugi Gomathinayagam and Grace Mason 50:42

5M ago50:42

50:42

This episode concludes my EMPoWER micro series! Grace Mason from the Department of State and Sugi Gomathinayagam from the Department of Justice close out this mighty episode. Sugi shares her personal story and talks to us about her journey in the Peace Corps in Ukraine, the amazing work she did in the Balkans, and her current role as Acting Deputy …

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Episode 19, Part 2: Lynn Holland & Vanessa DuBoulay 1:07:13

6M ago1:07:13

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In this episode, Lynn Holland and Vanessa DuBoulay, two amazing women from the Department of Justice ICITAP EMPoWER, the International Criminal Investigative Assistance Program, Engaging Multinational Police Women in Equality and Rights, share with us their personal stories and journey into the EMPoWER world. Learn about Lynn and her phenomenal 33 …

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Episode 19:EMPOWER-Grace Mason & Ivana Brennan 45:54

6M ago45:54

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In honor of International Women’s Day, five extraordinary women from the Department of State and the Department of Justice joined me to talk about the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program, Engaging Multinational Police Women in Equality and Rights, ICITAP EMPoWER. This part 1 of the EMPoWER micro-series. In today’s segme…

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19: Ep. 19 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with Justin Baird & Egan’s Legacy Reserve 15 year old Single Malt 32:14

5M ago32:14

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On todays episode I got to spend some time with Justin Baird back in November. Justin is the manager of Trailhead Liquor in Bend in Central Oregon and he’s a big Irish Whiskey lover. I’ve known Justin for a couple of years as we’re regulars at Trailhead Liquor when we visit, and I finally got to sit down with him and get him on the record, so to sp…

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Episode 18: Cyber Pioneer Woman, Stacy Arruda 52:37

6M ago52:37

52:37

Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Stacy Arruda shows us a glimpse into the cyber world at the FBI! She served in the FBI for 22 years and worked cyber most of her career, becoming a sought out subject matter expert. In this episode, Stacy shares her story, from working for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to to hunting down online sex predators via the …

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Episode 17: Grace O'Neill & Fit For Duty Clothier 47:42

6M ago47:42

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In this episode, retired Supervisory Special Agent Grace O'Neill takes us through her 24-year law enforcement career journey. From working as a police woman in the Chula Vista Police Department to her fabulous 21 year career in the Bureau in the Santa Ana Resident Agency, now known as Orange County RA, where she worked narcotics, white collar, and …

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Episode 16: Stephanie Yanta, an FBI Rockstar 57:11

7M ago57:11

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In this episode, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Stephanie Yanta talks to us about her life and journey in law enforcement and in the military. From joining the Indiana University ROTC to becoming the first female Commander for a newly formed 638th Military Intelligence Battalion in Indiana, to joining the Bureau and kicking butt! Stephanie s…

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Episode 15: Lou Ann Sandstrom 43:02

8M ago43:02

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Retired Supervisory Special Agent Lou Ann Sandstrom served in the FBI for 28 years. In this episode, she takes us to the world of SWAT, having become the first female operator in the Oklahoma City Division. She shares with us her career from working narcotics, organized crime, terrorism, running and gunning in the reactive unit, becoming a crisis n…

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18: Ep. 18 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with Brian Mast & Killarney & Glendalough Irish Whiskeys 1:06:37

8M ago1:06:37

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On this episode of "My Favo(u)rite Irish..." I got to spend some time back in early March of 2023 with Brian Mast, co-owner along with his wife Jennifer, of the Waits Mast wine label. I first met Brian, and Jennifer, back in 2010 when I ran the “When Irish Wines are Smiling” event here in the Napa Valley, and it’s been way too long since I got to s…

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Episode 14: Beth O’Brien 49:19

8M ago49:19

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Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Beth O'Brien served in the FBI for 28 years! She worked civil rights and environmental violations and espionage at Oak Ridge, Knoxville. Are you thinking Oppenheimer? While in Norfolk, she racked up about 72 convictions and saved a man's life! She became the first SSA at the Knoxville office, where she also act…

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Episode 13: Amber Mann, Runaway Girls 1:08:14

9M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Special Agent Amber Mann from the Omaha Field Office lets us in her journey in the world of the ATF and FBI. In her short tenure with the Bureau, Amber has worked white collar crime and human trafficking. She now leads the Violent Crimes Against Children (VCAC) task force, where she does extraordinary work saving children, teenagers and young adult…

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Navigating Health Scare and Embracing Self-Care: A Personal Reflection with Debbie McAllister 16:07

9M ago16:07

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Life can throw you curveballs, and mine came in the form of a health scare. I, Debbie, am taking you on a deeply personal journey as I reflect on the startling revelation of a heart blockage and the symptoms I had been overlooking for years. We'll explore the emotional ebbs and flows that ensued and the insights I've gained about the blessings alre…

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Demystifying Finance and Manifesting Wealth: A Guide for Entrepreneurs with Regan Bashara 53:32

9M ago53:32

53:32

Ever feel like the world of bookkeeping is an enigma? Well, you're not alone, and we're here to help! Debbie sat down with Regan Bashara, the numbers witch bookkeeper, to help demystify this often intimidating area. Reagan, with her unique approach, sheds light on understanding financial reports, making sense of accounting principles and even manif…

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Episode 12: Sasha Taylor, Retired Intelligence Analyst 59:27

9M ago59:27

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Sasha Taylor medically retired from the FBI after serving for 11 years as an Intelligence Analyst. Sasha supported several portfolios at FBI Headquarters from counterterrorism to counterproliferation. In this episode, Sasha starts by talking to us about her early years, a very challenging episode of her life, in which she was forced into marriage a…

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Embracing Authenticity and the Transformative Power of Joy, Travel, and Nature with Michelle Rios Part 2 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

Have you ever yearned to tap into your truest, most authentic self, and wondered what it could mean for your life? Get ready to explore with us as we journey into the power of authenticity, and how it has the potential to heighten our vibrations and positively impact everyone we come across. Discover the secret of detaching from outcomes and learn …

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Unlearning Societal Expectations to Live Your Extraordinary Life with Michelle Rios - Part 1 26:19

9M ago26:19

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Have you ever felt the grind and hustle lifestyle pushing you to the brink of burnout? That's where our guest, Michelle, found herself, in the throes of exhaustion, overwhelmed and feeling disconnected from her true self. In a candid conversation, we tackle this all-too-common narrative, exploring the adverse impacts of relentless hustle, and under…

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Episode 11 Part 2: Powerhouse Woman, Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese 53:03

9M ago53:03

53:03

In the second part of episode 11, retired Supervisory Special Agent Rhonda Glover Reese talks to us about leadership. She tells us about the challenges of ascending the ladder into Senior Executive Service (SES) positions and how those challenges put her on the path of true leadership! She also shares with us about her many accolades, her decisions…

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Episode 11: Powerhouse Woman, Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese 50:49

10M ago50:49

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Dr. Rhonda Glover Reese is a retired Supervisory Special Agent who served in the FBI for 34 years. She held various leadership roles from Program Manager/Program Coordinator, Supervisory Special Agent to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC). She also had temporary duty assignments within the Senior Executive Service at FBIHQ. In part 1 of episo…

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How to Navigate the Intersection of Spirituality and Intuition for Business Success: A Deep Dive with Joanna Ingram 45:28

10M ago45:28

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Have you ever wondered about the potent influence of spirituality in business? Our guest Joanna Ingram, a former agency director who has now evolved into a brand messaging advocate and a business coach, is here to delve into this enlightening concept. Joanna helps us uncover the unique resonance of working with clients who are fully dedicated to th…

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Embracing Change and Trusting the Process: A Personal Journey with Debbie McAllister 19:17

10M ago19:17

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Join me, Debbie McAllister, on a deeply personal journey where I share my experiences and insights on the power of embracing change and the magic of trust. Having taken a pause from podcasting to move into a new home and kindle a fresh relationship, I've taken on the challenge of integrating these significant shifts. I'll share my intimate experien…

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Episode 10: Trailblazer Larissa Knapp 45:07

10M ago45:07

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Larissa Knapp is the current Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of the FBI's National Security Branch. EAD Knapp is the highest-ranking FBI Special Agent and the first Asian American woman to achieve such branch. Talk about breaking the glass ceiling! EAD Knapp and I engage in a candid conversation about her life and career. Tune it to hear how a g…

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Getting Back in the Game with Debbie McAllister 5:53

10M ago5:53

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Getting Back in the Game I took a break from producing the Light Up Your Worth podcast as I've gone through some big changes recently. I've entered into a new relationship and moved to another town (still in northern Arizona). We're still getting settled and figuring things out, but I'm now ready to launch Season 3. I'll continue to introduce you t…

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The Israel-Hamas War with Special Guest Bob Dougherty 45:46

10M ago45:46

45:46

Special Guest Bob Dougherty, a retired CIA Operations Officer, with 26 years of Agency experience, 23 of which he spent undercover working terrorism matters, and I have a conversation about the Israel-Hamas war. We have a candid discussion and provide our thoughts on the war, perspectives based on working the Hamas threat and potential impact on th…

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17: Ep. 17 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with Gillian Fitzgerald of Casements Bar & Two Stacks Single Malt Double Barrel 38:45

10M ago38:45

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On this episode of "My Favo(u)rite Irish..." I got to spend some time recently with Gillian Fitzgerald, co-owner of the famed Casements Bar, in the Mission District of San Francisco. I first met Gillian back in the spring of 2023 when I visited Casements ahead of an event to fill my belly with some of their delicious Fish ‘n Chips. And ahead of ano…

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Edición Especial: Doris Beaton 1:04:02

11M ago1:04:02

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This is a Special Edition episode recorded in Spanish. Retired SSA Doris Beaton has 27 years of federal government experience, 25 of those dedicated to the FBI. Doris started her career in the FBI in 1997 as a Clerk at the HIDTA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, then was promoted to FOIPA PA Paralegal Specialist. In the year 2000, she attended …

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Episode 9, Part 2: No One is For Sale 40:57

11M ago40:57

40:57

Retired FBI Special Agent Ida D'Antonio Hangen shares with us her journey into the law enforcement world and talks to us about her 22-year career in the Bureau. Ida who had a remarkable 28 year career in law enforcement, worked against human trafficking, crimes against children, and Indian Country Crime. From heart-wrenching cases to tips that can …

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Episode 9, Part 1: No One is For Sale 49:02

11M ago49:02

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Retired FBI Special Agent Ida D'Antonio Hangen shares with us her journey into the law enforcement world and talks to us about her 22-year career in the Bureau. Ida worked against human trafficking, crimes against children, and Indian Country Crime. In this episode we learn about Ida and what motivated her to join law enforcement, from becoming a p…

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16: Ep. 16 "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with James Doherty & Graeme Bell and The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey 54:17

11M ago54:17

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On this episode of "My Favo(u)rite Irish..." I got to spend some time back in May with James Doherty, owner, and Graeme Bell, distiller at the Ardara Distillery in Donegal which is home to Sliabh Liag Distillers. Hands up, it was my first time visiting Donegal, and I suspect I’m not the only Irish person who’s guilty of that. I got there at the end…

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Episode 8: 9/11 - 22nd Anniversary- Let’s Never Forget 48:07

12M ago48:07

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This episode is dedicated to everyone who was affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, to all of those who lost their lives that day, to their families, to everyone who responded from civilians to first responders, and to all of those whose lives were taken post 9/11 due to cancer and other health issues that arose from being at ground zero. Retired…

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Episode 7: Let’s Follow the Money 1:11:55

12M ago1:11:55

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Let's immerse ourselves in the world of retired Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Debra LaPrevotte. SSA LaPrevotte is an expert in Kleptocracy! In her 20-year career with the FBI, she seized over one billion dollars from foreign corrupt officials. But, she did not just sit at a desk examining boxes and following the money trail, she also did some bad…

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Episode 6, part 2:The world of an FBI hostage negotiator 56:01

12M ago56:01

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In this episode, retired Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Zorka Martinovich talks to us about some of the hostage cases she worked, some heartbreaking and some with a positive resolution. From kidnappings in the Caribbean to kidnappings by terrorist organizations, Zorka gets real. Perhaps my most thought-provoking content thus far, it'll get you thi…

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Episode 6, Part 1: Becoming an expert hostage negotiator 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Zorka Martinovich, who has 30 years of public service experience, 22 of which were dedicated to the FBI mission, takes us on the hostage negotiation journey! Zorka is a renowned subject matter expert on hostage and crisis negotiations. Listen to the first part of our conversation and get immersed in her journey…

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Episode 5: Let’s go to Quantico! 54:49

1y ago54:49

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Retired Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Pickens takes us to Quantico. SSA Pickens has served the Bureau for 24 years, and since 2020, she has been an instructor at the FBI Academy. In this episode, SSA Pickens gives us a brief glimpse of her pre-Bureau life and talks about her motivations to join the FBI. She then takes us back to Silence of the…

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Episode 4, Part 2: An FBI woman in Hoover, Afghanistan and Quantico 40:43

1y ago40:43

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Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) Marella Ruelas and I have a conversation about her time as a Supervisor at Headquarters, the different units she worked, particularly the International Operations Division. Marella talks to me about what it was like being a woman at Hoover, Afghanistan and Quantico. We also discuss the benefits of working…

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15: Ep. 15 - "My Favo(u)rite Irish Whiskey" with Rory Lynch and Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Whiskey 49:44

1y ago49:44

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On todays episode I got to spend some time recently, actually it was back in January, with Rory Lynch who lives here in the Napa Valley and whose folks hail from Cahirsiveen, in Co. Kerry, and Macroom, in Co. Cork. Rory was raised here in the Bay Area and is fierce proud of his Irish ancestry. We had a grand ole chat about Rory, his folks journey t…

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Episode 4, Part I: Retired SSA Marella Ruelas takes us to the Borderlands -”Operation Dark Shadows” 53:49

1y ago53:49

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Retired Supervisory Special Agent Marella Ruelas takes us into her law enforcement journey, from training with U.S. Marines to bringing down a corrupt Custom and Border Protection Inspector, who was working for the Gulf Cartel. Learn about the advantages of being bilingual in the Bureau and what it was like to be a woman opening up one of Puerto Ri…

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Episode 3: Off the Chain! From being undercover, traveling overseas & ascending the ladder as a woman of color 36:47

1y ago36:47

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Retired Supervisory Special Agent Tracy Bradford talks about her journey in the FBI, from her sources of inspiration, to being shot!, to making it all the way to the 7th floor of the Hoover building. She tells us about two undercover ops, her trips overseas, and what it was like to ascend the ladder at HQ. If you are looking for real advice and a m…

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Episode 2: Future Special Agent in Charge (SAC) in the Works! SSA ”Claudia” takes us through her journey in the Bureau & tells us about her career aspirations 48:24

1y ago48:24

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San Juan, Puerto Rico-based SSA "Claudia," a first generation Mexican-American, takes us through her journey from growing up in California and seeing her parents work hard so she could have a better future, to attending university and being recruited by the Bureau. She tells us her story about becoming an Intelligence Analyst and later changing her…

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