VALOR

In this episode, we're telling the story of Major Elizabeth Stephens. Elizabeth's youth crafted her to be a perfect Marine, one concerned for the collective and determined under pressure. She earned the Individual Air Medal for her efforts in overseeing 2005 elections in Iraq, and was the first woman to fly the MV-22 Osprey. Today, Elizabeth runs her own cybersecurity firm. Emerald Audio is an imp...

In this episode, we're telling the story of Staff Sergeant Vanessa Schieber. A childhood spent around auto care gave her purpose once she decided to enlist. Serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a convoy mechanic, she earned two Purple Hearts for her bravery in these years. Since, she has fostered community with veterans locally and created a non-profit for veterans seeking a restorative, commu...

In this episode, we're telling the story of Commander Tammie Jo Shults. Tammie Jo's path was altered by recruiters who put gender ahead of their country, but she never let them deter her. She dreamed of drifting parallel to the clouds, and a childhood built on farm habits fostered humility and purpose in her. Today, we're talking to her about the importance of grounding yourself in routine, and ho...

In this episode, we're telling the story of Commander La'Shanda Holmes Hawkins. La’Shanda spent part of her childhood in foster care. Her experiences instilled in her the importance of serving others. Today, we’re speaking with La’Shanda about what it means to serve — and how the simple act of mentorship can create a domino wave of change. Emerald Audio is an imprint of Diversion Audio. Valor is b...

This episode tells the incredible story of Heather Penney, who was ready to sacrifice her own life on the morning of 9/11 in service of the nation. Emerald Audio is an imprint of Diversion Audio. Valor is brought to you by e.l.f. Cosmetics. e.l.f. is making the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, and face while staying true to their purpose of encouraging self-expression, embodying ethics...

From the cockpit to the halls of command, women in the military have fought, served, and led with courage—pushing the limits, breaking boundaries, and making history. Join us as we dive deep into stories of trailblazing women—like pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney who volunteered to sacrifice herself in order to save lives on 9/11, or La’Shanda Holmes Hawkins who went from foster care to becoming the f...