Episodes

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 adjutant and has coordinated support for various domestic operations. She competed in the Bataan Memorial Death March in 2009, the Marine Corps Marathon in ...

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 back home: one in the 10K at the CAF National Triathlon Championship and another in the 10K at the CAF National Running Championship. This year, the Ar...

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 also has a new book in the works called “Delete the Adjective.” She is a Senior Consultant for the Talent War Group, a Senior Advisor for the McChryst...

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 parachutes resemble the Canadian Flag. This year, there are 3 women on the team. Cpl Jennifer Hart is an Operator with CANSOF, MCpl Christine Kuizema is ...

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 Canada”, there was no shortage of news coverage on the 17th Canadian combat death in Afghanistan. In the years since, dozens of tributes to her life ha...

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 injury and a PTSD diagnosis. Despite her physical limitations, Danielle still likes to channel her inner Goggins at the gym, and has recently found ...

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 Warriorwear and Seek & Set Free Women’s Retreats. ---------- instagram.com/iam_haleymarie torchwarriorwear.com/ seekandsetfree.com/ ---------- instagra...

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 LGBTI Next Generation Leaders to Watch” by the Atlantic Council. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/twenty-five-lgbti-next-gene...

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 Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces. Megan also has an online mobility and stretching program (Mindset on Mobility) during which you receive lessons ...

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 is now on the development team for USA Bobsled, with goals of competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. --------- instagram.com/ri.compton/ instagra...

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://www.fitfighter.com --------- https://instagram.com/sarah.apgar instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

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 think more people should hear Shannon's story, and this is my way of paying tribute. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodc...

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 the World Military Games. ---------- instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

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 Irish Navy. The course typically has a 70% drop-out rate and of the original 10 who started her course, only 3 finished. She is the current Gunnery Off...

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 2009 season. Leigh completed her nursing degree at the University of Alberta to become a Nursing Officer while also training and competing internationall...

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 Technician. If you happen to be on a boat in the North Atlantic and run into trouble, it just might be Katherine who ends up saving you. ---------- instagr...

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, Jessica travelled to Ukraine to document the experiences of soldiers and gather material for a future exhibition. She currently lives in Halifax and trains ...

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 as a Federal Wildlife Officer, and is a member of the Army National Guard. ---------- https://www.instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ Contact: sho...

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 Military Games in Wuhan, China this past October and has won many national and world championships. When she is not kicking butt and taking names, she ...

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