She Shield
She Shield is your one stop pod for all things personal safety with weekly guest speakers. I’m your host, Sofia, and my goal is to help educate women and men on concealed carry, martial arts, and all topics self-defense.
Episodes
126 episodes
2.23 Pack Smart, Move Far, Stay Safe: The Reality of Outdoor Preparedness with Bethany Taylor
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia interviews Bethany Taylor, founder of Iron Soul Trailblazers. As an outdoor educator, adventure trip host, and safety and preparedness advocate, Bethany has built her life around he...
2.22 What Shooting Can Learn From Dance (And Why It Changes Everything) with Ryan Di Lello
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with Ryan Di Lello to explore a perspective most shooters overlook, movement as a true performance skill.Coming from a background as a professional dancer, Ryan bri...
2.21 From Targets to the Hunt: Inside Competitive Archery with Madison Thompson
In this episode of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Madison Thompson to dive into the world of archery from two very different, but equally valuable, perspectives.Madison, a competitive archer specializing in compound bo...
2.20 From First Shots to Fast Tracks: How USPSA Builds Real Skill with Alastair Steward
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia interviews Alastair Steward. Alastair shares a story that hits at the core of what it means to take ownership of personal safety and skill development.Originally from outside...
2.19: Michelle Waterson-Gomez (Karate Hottie): The Fight Doesn’t End- Motherhood, Mindset & Self-Defense
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia interviews Michelle Waterson-Gomez, widely known as the Karate Hottie, steps into a completely different kind of conversation, one that goes far beyond the cage. She opens ...
2.18 USPSA or IDPA? The Truth No One Explains with Caleb Giddings
In this episode of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Caleb Giddings to break down one of the most common questions in the shooting sports world: USPSA or IDPA… and which one is actually right for you?Caleb brings a no-BS ...
2.17: From the Woods to Everyday Life: @Jordynnsoutside’s Journey Into Carrying for Her Family
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! Sofia sits down with Jordynn of @Jordynnsoutside, a creator who documents life in a more secluded corner of the world while raising two kids and navigating the realities of rural living. What began as a p...
2.16: From Drift Tracks to the Defensive Mindset with Walther Arms’ Chris Long & Caleb Quanbeck
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Chris Long of Walther Arms and Caleb Quanbeck, professional drift car driver and Walther-sponsored athlete, for a conversation that goe...
2.15 Lanny Barnes Before the Podium: The Mother Who Built an Olympian
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with former Olympian and current world-level competitor Lanny Barnes.Known for her grit, discipline, and elite-level performance on the world stage, Lanny si...
2.14 You’re Allowed to Evolve- An Unfiltered Conversation with Jade Struck
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with Jade Struck for a real, unfiltered discussion about growth, evolution, and having the courage to try something new.Known for her presence in the shootin...
2.13 The Woman Behind the Wins: A Candid Conversation with Julie Golob
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with Julie Golob for a conversation that went far beyond competition stats and industry accolades.Julie reflects on what it was like coming up as a shooter in the e...
2.12 The Part of Self-Defense Most People Don’t Prepare For with Frank, the President of Right to Bear
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, the conversation centers on Frank, President of Right To Bear, and the path that led him into leadership.Frank shares his personal story, how he came into the role, the expe...
2.11 William Kirk of Washington Gun Law: The Legal Truth Behind Use-of-Force & Self-Defense
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, host Sofia Espina sits down with William Kirk of Washington Gun Law for a clear, fact-driven conversation on the legal realities of self-defense.Known for his apolitical, statute-b...
2.10 The Missing Piece of Self-Defense No One Talks About: Your Health with Vicky DiSanto
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with health and mindset coach Vicky DiSanto to explore the often-overlooked concept of the defense of self, the physical foundation that supports confidenc...
2.9: Craig Douglas’ ShivWorks ECQC: Unfiltered Interviews From the Desert
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! This episode takes you inside a ShivWorks ECQC course through the voices of the people who lived it. Recorded during my most recent Extreme Close Quarters Concepts (ECQC) course, this episode ...
2.8: The Truth About Dry Fire, Competition Myths, and Defining Success with Joey Sauerland
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode of the She Shield Podcast, I sit down with Joey Sauerland to break down why dry fire is one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, tools in training.We d...
2.7: From Citizen to Protector: Redefining Everyday Safety with Will Workman of The Modern Protector
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Will Workman, the voice behind The Modern Protector and Self‑Defense Encounters.Will brings a true citizen-to-citizen perspective to safety and preparedness. He isn’t comi...
2.6 Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Concealed Carry- Without the Sugarcoating
Ready to start carrying but overwhelmed with where to begin? This episode breaks down the real path to getting started with concealed carry, the way that actually builds skill, confidence, and responsibility.I walk you through t...
2.5 Competing, Carrying, and Creating: Inside The Gunny Gal’s World with Alyssa Seymour
This week on She Shield, Sofia is joined by Alyssa Seymour, a powerhouse competitor and creator known for her dedication to The Tactical Games, USPSA, and concealed carry education. After a hike filled with deep conversation, Alyssa an...
2.4 What Viral Videos Can Teach Us About Real-World Defense with Sofia- Entertainment Corner
In this first-ever Entertainment Corner episode of the She Shield Podcast, Sofia takes a deep dive into some of the most popular and trending Instagram reels that have recently caught her attention, breaking them down from a self-defen...
2.3 Women's Corner with Vanleethea: Where Firearms, Fitness, and Fearless Mindset Meet
In this powerful first installment of Women’s Corner, Sofia sits down with Thea Von Syoc, known online as @vanleethea, a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and dedicated weightlifter.Thea sh...
2.2: Jalise Williams: The First Woman to Qualify for the Overall IPSC World Pistol Team
In this fun and upbeat episode of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with professional shooter Jalise Williams for an exciting Season 2 catch-up! Jalise has been doing incredible things in the competitive shooting world, and this conv...
Behind the Shield: Season 2 Premiere with Sofia
Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this premiere episode, Sofia takes you Behind the Shield to share her personal journey and the mission driving this show. From earning a black belt in Mu Sool Won at just thirteen, to training...
123: Training for Life: Lanny Barnes on Olympic Biathlon, Firearms, and Life Beyond the Podium
In Episode 123 of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Lanny Barnes—a three-time Olympian in biathlon, professional shooter, artist, and all-around force of nature. Lanny offers an unfiltered look at what the Olympic experienc...
122: Child Safety, Home Defense, and Hotel Dangers: Are You Prepared? An Interview with Michael Arterburn of Killer Bee Tactical
In Episode 122 of the She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Michael Arterburn—retired law enforcement officer and the force behind Killer Bee Tactical. With 23 years of service, including roles as a Domestic Violence Detective, Inte...
