Best Laura James Resilient Heroes Podcasts (2025)

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 18 - Jessica Geib 48:51

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Send us a text Jessica is the Emergency Manager, of Pinellas County Human Services & Past Chair/Board Member of the Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). She is a driving force behind collaboration between emergency managers and volunteer agencies across the state. Jessica shares insights and experience connecting government, n…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 17 - Catherine Blair 43:55

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Send us a text Today’s guest is Catherine Blair, Manager of Emergency Management, Alectra Utilities: North America’s largest municipally-owned utility company. With a wealth of hands-on experience responding to crises from severe weather, power outages, pandemics, and large-scale public events, Catherine has built an incredible career keeping commu…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 16 - Lynn Waterfall 47:56

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Send us a text Kicking off Season 2 is "Wander Woman" Lynn Waterfall, legend in global emergency response. Lynn is a registered nurse and rapid response manager with Canadian Red Cross, who specializes in women's and reproductive health and has deployed to some of the most challenging environments on Earth beyond North America, including Jordan, Ne…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 15 - Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken 39:31

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Send us a text Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken stands out as a remarkable police leader, known for her unwavering dedication and innovative approach to law enforcement. As a 14-year member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), she has held a variety of roles in emergency management, training, peer support, and leadership. Staff Sergeant McCracken…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 14 - Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B 44:35

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Send us a text Families in need in emergency situations often have difficulty understanding what resources are available, how they can be obtained, and where they can be obtained. In today’s episode, Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B discusses her work in South Texas, breaking down the barriers of Emergency Services speak for everyday people in her commu…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 13 - Cathy McGrath 37:36

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Send us a text Cathy McGrath, Emergency Management Coordinator, Niagara West Fire & Emergency Services, joins Laura to discuss the Emergency Management life, and the upcoming Building Linkages in EM Symposium in St. Catharines, June 3 - 4, 2025. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 12 - Sharon Bak 49:12

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Send us a text Sharon Bak BA, RSSW of Bak Emergency Management joins Laura for an insightful discussion about leadership and mental health advocacy in Emergency Management. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 11 - Michelle Papas 45:50

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Send us a text Senior Business Continuity & Crisis Management Advisor Michelle Papas joins Laura for an engaging interview about Emergency Management, work/life balance, and the importance of mentorship in the world of EM. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 10 - Stephanie DeLorenzo 37:35

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Send us a text Emergency Manager, Career Advisor & Resume Expert, and Author Stephanie DeLorenzo joins Laura James for this today's podcast. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 9 - Suzanne Bernier 39:44

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Send us a text In what is bound to become one of our favorite episodes: award-winning resiliency and crisis management specialist, speaker, instructor, and author of Disaster Heroes, Suzanne Bernier visits the podcast. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 8 - Sarah Flores 41:36

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Send us a text In today's Resilient HERoes episode Laura interviews Sarah Flores, Emergency Services Coordinator, Public Safety for the City of Malibu, California. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 7 - Katrina Grantis (part 2) 48:53

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Send us a text Part two of Laura's two-part interview with Canadian Emergency Management Professional, Katrina Grantis. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 6 - Katrina Grantis (part 1) 41:42

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Send us a text Today's Resilient HERoes episode is part one of a two-part interview with Katrina Grantis, Canadian Emergency Management professional. Laura and Katrina cover a host of topics, including learning to recognize and advocate for emergency managers who are consistently setting the bar for excellence, inclusivity, mentoring, and shaping a…

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Episode 5 Resilient HERoes - Crossover Episode with The Emergency Management Network 45:17

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Send us a text On today's Resilient HERoes podcast, Todd DeVoe interviews our own Laura James about growing engagement in emergency management, managing passionate exchanges and building camaraderie, Laura's mission to highlight the contributions of women as leaders in Emergency Management, and more! [email protected]…

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 4 - Christie Minner Hurricane Follow-Up Episode 40:20

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Send us a text Host Laura James reconnects with last episode's guest Christie Minner, MS, MEP, Director of Emergency Management for Pafford Medical Services, fresh off her recent hurricane response. [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 3 - Christie Minner MS, MEP 55:30

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Send us a text Host Laura James talks with Christie Minner, MS, MEP, Director of Emergency Management for Pafford Medical Services. Christie Minner, MS, MEP Director of Emergency Management Pafford, Medical Services [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 2 - Amy Shadkamyan 1:05:04

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Send us a text Host Laura James talks with Amy Shadkamyan, Emergency Services Administrator for the City of Palmdale California. Amy Shadkamyan, CEM Emergency Services Administrator [email protected] [email protected] Laura James - Resilient Heroes

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Resilient HERoes Podcast - First Episode! 36:19

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Send us a text Host Laura James talks with Cait Cavanaugh, Associate Director in Binghamton University's Office of Emergency Management in the debut episode. [email protected] Christopher Fire