The Fearless Mindset

POSITIVITY IS KEY. Samantha Kelly is back in The Fearless Mindset to drop more heavenly insights and social platform advice of godly proportions. Tune in as Sam shares with Mark’s valuable advice on social platforms for veterans who are trying to get into business and a little sneak peek at her vision for the future of the internet. HIGHLIGHTS Best social tool for veterans How an influencer gets p...

A GODDESS HAS COME DOWN TO THE POD. Samantha Kelly, known as the Tweeting Goddess, hails from Ireland to join Mark in the pod. Sam will be sharing her story on how she started her own business out of learning from experience and how she was able to blow it up with the use of tweets. Tune in now and learn more about Sam in this latest episode of The Fearless Mindset. HIGHLIGHTS Introducing Samantha...

In this episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow welcomes back Carlo Pacileo, a security consultant who lives in Japan, and they will be discussing the current life in Japan, such as what is the true focus of people there, their current living situations, and the irony of advancement being shown around the globe against what really occurs locally. HIGHLIGHTS The change of spirit Minima...

You can still get into executive protection even without service or even training. This is what Mike and Mark are going to unpack today in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, where they talk about the changing times in EP and how creating your own niche and help you get into the industry. Tune in and get more golden nuggets from Mike, here in the Fearless Mindset podcast! HIGHLIGH...

On July 8th, 2022, the world was shocked when Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister was shot dead while delivering a public speech. Many people are wondering how this happened in such a peaceful country. In this episode, Mark Ledlow welcomes Carlo Pacileo, a security consultant who lives in Japan, and they will be discussing what were the possible reasons why the assailant, Tetsuya Ya...

As The Fearless Mindset Podcast hits over 100 episodes, things go full circle as Mark Ledlow welcomes his first-ever guest in the pod, Michael Trott. Mike, as Mark calls him, is the Head of Security in the Discovery Land Company, and the author of “The Protected”. Mike shares his journey from going through transitions to his biggest takeaways in his career in executive protection, and his fair sha...

Simply powerful. This is how we would sum up the conversation between Mark Ledlow and Brandon Adams. Brandon is a co-founder of Rise and Record and a producer of more content, but most of all, a very powerful storyteller. Join Mark and Brandon as they talk about his journey from not getting a spot in Shark Tank to working side by side with the original shark, to being a teller of stories that move...

ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 2? It’s the second half of this 2-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast, and today, Mark Ledlow is back with the fearless Eduardo Jany. Join Ed as he talks about connecting with your spiritual side, applying leadership in the corporate world, and the need for articulation skills.  HIGHLIGHTS Connect to your spiritual side Always have a dose of fitness Military leade...

ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 1? It’s another 2-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast, and today, Mark Ledlow will be joined by the fearless Eduardo Jany. Ed is currently the SVP for Global Security and Chief Security Officer at News Corp. Join Ed as he talks about being available 24/7, why you have to hone your soft skills when venturing into EP, and his epic journey to where he is today. HIGHL...

It’s Round 2 of this two-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast.  ZACK IS BACK, and he’s about to drop more wisdom bombs in this Fearless Mindset episode as he shares the importance of learning every day from others, losing your ego and always being humble, and doing what it takes to work your way up. HIGHLIGHTS Being a holistic security practitioner Watch others, learn from them Lose your...

No law enforcement or military background, now a Director of Safety and Security for luxury properties. Join Mark Ledlow as he welcomes Zack Moghaddam in another two-part series from the Fearless Mindset podcast. Zack is about to drop some wisdom bombs in this Fearless Mindset episode as he shares his story of becoming a Safety and Security leader who serves, and how he applied a holistic approach...

It’s Round 2 with Steven Antoine in today’s episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. Mark Ledlow and Steven are back to talk more about the difference between working in protection in public service and in the private sector. Steve will also be tackling topics such as the struggles in the private sector, who are the people to watch out and learn from, practicality in mitigating risks, and many mor...

With over 20 years in law enforcement, Steven Antoine definitely has what it takes to run global security operations. In today’s episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow welcomes Steven to talk about the difference between working in protection in public service and in the private sector. Steve will also be tackling topics such as how to break into the industry, the use of data analyti...

Mark Ledlow welcomes Mónica Duperon Rodríguez, Sr. Manager for Global Corporate Security and Risk Management (Executive Protection and Solutions) at LinkedIn, for Round 2 in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. In this episode, Mónica talks more about Executive Protection and the role of women, how they should be properly treated, and what it means to truly understand what EP reall...

Mark Ledlow welcomes Mónica Duperon Rodríguez, Sr. Manager for Global Corporate Security and Risk Management (Executive Protection and Solutions) at LinkedIn, in another episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. This is going to be a unique episode as Mónica shares about the involvement of women in EP and what it takes to be in a corporate EP detail. HIGHLIGHTS Women in executive protection Differe...

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in Round 2 of this 2-part series of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the F...

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the Fearless Mi...

It’s round 2 for Mark Ledlow and Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. In this second part of Peter’s conversation with Mark, he discusses some problems with people who are trying to get involved in the support effort in Ukraine such as romanticizing warfare, conflict of interest, and politics involved.    HIGHLIGHTS The pr...

Mark Ledlow deep dives further into the Ukraine situation as he welcomes Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. Pete will be giving us another perspective on the situation in Ukraine based on the intel he has and how he and his team provides support by training and equipping the locals to be more effective in the long run. H...

Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return in this week’s episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast, to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks.  HIGHLIGHTS Mike’s living situation Mike finding new purpose in volunte...

This week in The Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks.  HIGHLIGHTS Mark and Mike’s friendship Mike’s Passion to Help Mike’s First Hand Expe...

HIGHLIGHTS The Kiev Situation The arrival of foreign aids Ukraine being able to fight back Mike’s current conditions Accuracy of mainstream media QUOTES Mike : "There's multiple scenarios that could play out. But right now, you know, it's just a waiting game. Everybody's kind of nervous and just waiting to see what they're gonna do. But this operation is far from over.” Mike : "It's been a long, l...

HIGHLIGHTS Operation Hold Fast Growth of Mike’s operation Activities in the operation QUOTES Mike : "We decided to come together and put our own funds together to kind of help support her family. And that kind of turned into a little bit of a larger operation with helping out with their community.” Mike : "There's a lot of big organizations that are doing stuff right now. Area recovery groups, sav...

HIGHLIGHTS Read for self-development and education Preserving lives always comes first in this industry Go home to your family: There is nothing more important QUOTES Glenn: "Life is very precious. I'm not throwing away anybody's life for any build or anything else. It's not worth it. I don't want to be the one responsible to have to say to a loved one your father or mother or whomever isn't comin...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast a conversation with Glenn W. McLea, Director of Corporate Security Operations at Bridgestone Americas. Working in security has a different focus compared to military service. Glenn shares how customer service has equal priority in protection, especially during peacetime, and it cannot be all about security all the time. He shares how he was durin...