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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Episode 121 of She Shield, I sit down with competitive shooter and coach Joey Sauerland to talk about the power of dry fire and the tools that can take your training to the next level. Joey shares how using a shot timer, metronome, ...

In Episode 120 Sofia interviews Tre’Von Barber is the owner and head firearms instructor at Barber Training Solutions, LLC, based in Fort Mill, SC. As an NRA-licensed, SLED-approved instructor and a USPSA Master Class competitor, Tre’Von brings...

In Episode 119, Sofia interviews Marisa Laren, a multi-talented entrepreneur, artist, athlete, and advocate with a passion for living life to the fullest. A professional tattoo artist since 2012, she gained national recognition as a contestant ...

In Episode 118, Sofia interviews Lucas Botkin! Lucas Botkin is an entrepreneur, innovator, and educator in the firearms industry. In 2013, with just $1,000 and an iPod Touch, he launched T.REX ARMS from a small garage, turn...

In Episode 117, (Part 2 of Ep. 116) Sofia interviews Julie Willis, CEO and founder of Zendira, a company dedicated to designing stylish, functional bags specifically for carrying firearms. Julie takes us on her journey of creating Zend...

In Episode 116, Sofia interviews Julie Willis, CEO and founder of Zendira, a company dedicated to designing stylish, functional bags specifically for carrying firearms. Julie takes us on her journey of creating Zendira, sharing how her...

In Episode 115 of the She Shield Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Aimee Langdon, the President of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT). Aimee is a seasoned global business professional with over 18 years of experience in business develop...

In this must-listen episode of She Shield, we welcome Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project, a leading voice in firearms training and tactical expertise. Known for his specialization in red dot-equipped pistols, Scott breaks down t...

In Episode 113, Sofia interviews Sam Ferguson!Sam Ferguson of Galo Combatives is a seasoned police officer with nearly a decade of service in Lexington, KY, and a skilled combat sports athlete specializing in grappling and striking. With...

In Episode 112, Sofia hosts the She Shield holiday special!In this episode, host Sofia shares her recommendations for personal safety and self-defense gift ideas to suit any budget. From concealed carry essentials to versatile training t...

In Episode 111, Sofia interviews Andrew Henry of Henry Holsters! Andrew Henry is the owner of Henry Holsters, a cutting-edge holster company in Spencer, Indiana. Originally a trained luthier with college degrees in Viola Performance...

In Episode 110, Sofia interviews Michaela Rososky!Michaela grew up in Massachusetts, and her medical journey has been anything but straightforward-- but despite these challenges, Michaela’s story is one of triumph over adversity.I...