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Badass in Heels

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a woman in the FBI, this podcast is for you! With special seasons and unique guests ranging from our extraordinary women in blue--police officers nationwide--to episodes with retired CIA operatives, you"ll find this podcast unique and full of genuine extraordinary people who have riveting true crime stories to share! This podcast is here to empower, educate, entertain and inspire! Brace yourselves as you listen to women with a badge talk about their

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00:52:19

Lisa Gardner

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2025/11/12

Exploring female serial killers, research, and the fearless women who bring crime fiction to life with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner.Lisa is known for her razor-sharp psychological thrillers rooted in real-world law enforcement and FBI research. A self-described “research junkie,” she’s shadowed cadaver-dog teams, toured the FBI Academy, and studied serial-killer psychology to bring authenticity to every page.Her acclaimed Frankie Elkin series follows an ordinary woman on an

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Lisa Bailey

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2025/11/01

Lisa Bailey, former FBI Forensic Artist and author of Clay and Bones, joined me talk about her 18 years in the Bureau. Lisa brought faces back to life—working scenes from 9/11 to looking for skulls at the Body Farm, giving names to the unidentified, and dignity to the forgotten. She is the expert on skull-rendering and through her work she solved numerous crimes, to include a double-homicide. Her story is haunting, human, and unforgettable. #truecrime #fbi #womenwhoinspire #skullsandbones

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01:13:37

Pete Lapp & Kelly Kennedy - Queen of Cuba

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2025/10/13

This unique episode dives deep into one of the most shocking espionage cases in U.S. history. Retired FBI Special Agent Pete Lapp and journalist and author Kelly Kennedy join me to discuss their gripping book, The Queen of Cuba — the true story of Ana Montes, a senior DIA analyst who secretly spied for Cuba for 17 years. #spies #counterintelligence #books #truecrime #fbi #womenspies #anamontes

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01:17:30

Undercover World ~Dana Ridenour

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2025/09/18

Secrets, danger & deception. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the undercover world with retired FBI Special Agent Dana Ridenour. Dana worked UC work for 13 years, several times working under deep cover. Dana shares her FBI journey and her three books Behind The Mask, Beyond The Cabin, and Below The Radar. Listen to the podcast, then read her badass stories!#undercover #deepcover #secrets #deception #fiction #truecrime #books #fbi

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01:03:12

Rosemary Dew

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2025/08/22

What was it like to join the FBI in the 1970s? Rosemary Dew joined as the 96th female Special Agent and became the 7th female Supervisory Special Agent--a true pioneer. She dedicated 13 years to the Bureau, where she experienced numerous challenges, but also great laughs. Rosemary authored No Back UP taking us through a fantastic journey, where some stories are quite unbelievable, funny, jaw dropping, heartbreaking and heart-felt. Rosemary is a true badass, full of courage and resilience, who after

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01:13:05

Jeremy Rebmann

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2025/08/19

Retired Special Agent Jeremy Rebmann unveils his captivating journey in his memoir, Send Me, Chronicles of an FBI Sniper. From his early days as a case agent to the rigorous selection process, and ultimately becoming a sniper tasked with hunting down terrorists and criminals, Jeremy offers an exclusive glimpse into the intense world of FBI SWAT. This riveting account is a must-read for anyone curious about the life of an FBI SWAT operator and sniper! #fbiswat #sniper #newepisode #newbook

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00:53:33

Katherine Schweit: Women Who Talk to The Dead

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2025/07/30

Katherine Schweit is an accomplished author, attorney, andformer FBI special agent. With a background in journalism and law, she served as a Chicago prosecutor before joining the FBI, where she investigated major crimes and worked closely on mass casualty and active shooter cases. Schweit is the author of "Stop the Killing: How to End theMass Shooting Crisis," "How to Talk About Guns with Anyone," and Women Who Talk to the Dead. Get ready to listen to true crime, the story of 200

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01:02:15

Jerri Williams

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2025/07/18

Jerri Williams, kicks off Authors' Row, a series that highlights FBI and non-FBI authors that write about the FBI! Jerri is a former FBI special agent with 26 years of experience, who dedicated her career to exposing the schemes of con artists and corrupt officials. Leveraging her expertise, she writes crime fiction and hosts the popular FBI Case File Review podcast, featuring interviews with retired agents about high-profile cases. Her work aims to dispel media myths about the FBI, as showcased

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01:22:07

Hannah Hannah: Honor Your Right to Bear Arms

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Badass in Heels, Hannah, a remarkable woman who has made her mark in the world of shooting and extreme sports shares her journey from growing up on a ranch in Colorado to becoming a professional mountain biker and breaking barriers as a female athlete. She discusses the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, her experiences with relationships and motherhood, and the impact of infidelity on her life. Throughout the conversation, Hannah emphasizes the importance of

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01:12:36

Captain Julie Rodriguez ~ Born to Lead

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2025/05/07

Captain Julie Rodriguez stands as a beacon of dedicationand resilience, boasting an impressive 28 years of unwavering service with the Los Angeles Police Department. Her journey is a tapestry woven with rich experiences, spanning over two decades in pivotal supervisory roles. Beginning her illustrious career in 1996, she embraced various positions, from a vigilantpolice officer to an agile bicycle officer, a dedicated field training officer, and an undercover vice officer. Her relentless pursuit of

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Alicia Wadas - Past President of the FBI’s National...

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2025/04/22

Hey there! Ever wondered what it's like to get an inside look at the FBI without actually becoming an employee? Meet Alicia Wadas, a remarkable civilian leader who shares her leadership journey to becoming the President of the FBI’s National Citizens Academy Alumni Association. She's all about building bridges between communities and the FBI. And guess what? In 2023, she earned a one of a kind award from the FBI director. Get inspired by her story!

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01:14:57

Suzanna Hasnay: A Journey to Mindfulness

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2025/03/20

Suzanna Hasnay is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and is now the President of Fredericksburg, Virginia-based PoliceSpirit, LLC, where she trains on mindfulness-based strategies for human performance, leadership and well-being primarily for law enforcement and public safety professionals. After retiring from the Bureau, she became the first mindfulness and yoga coach for its Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and is a mindfulness trainer for HRT’s New

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00:51:15

Doris Garcia-Smith

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2025/02/11

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

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00:55:21

Sarah Draper

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2024/12/18

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

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01:11:55

Alexandra Montilla

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2024/12/05

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

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01:04:27

Debbie Michaels

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2024/11/20

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

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00:43:34

Out in the Cold with Steve Urszenyi

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2024/11/07

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

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00:54:59

30x30 Transforming The World For PoliceWOMEN

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2024/11/07

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

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00:46:43

Badass in Blue: Kelsey Serck

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2024/08/08

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

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Badass in Blue: Lynn Holland

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2024/07/31

Imagine being the first 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 background, to attending three different police academies, from being teased

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