For Her Country
For Her Country
True Patriot Love Foundation
Over the course of this podcast series, we’ll explore lessons in leadership from inspirational female leaders in Canada’s military.
Master Corporal (Retired) Natalie Forcier on creating your next chapter
On this episode of For Her Country, Master Corporal (Retired) Natalie Forcier shares her journey of healing and starting fresh with the help of True Patriot Love and following her passion to support Canadian veterans.
Aug 11, 2020
47 min
Able Seaman Yvette Yong on being number one in the world
On this episode of For Her Country, Able Seaman Yvette Yong shares her path to number one, lessons in leadership, and how being a professional athlete has helped her in the military.
Aug 4, 2020
38 min
Captain (Retired) Mary Ann Barber on putting your own oxygen mask on first
On this episode of For Her Country, Captain Mary Ann Barber shares her journey and words of wisdom for self-care and healing.
Jul 28, 2020
36 min
Lt(N) Jenn Martin on rising to the challenge
On this episode of For Her Country, we spend time at sea with Lt(N) Jenn Martin, who joined the Canadian Armed Forces in April 2004 as a Maritime Surface Officer and managed to deploy to Afghanistan, a mission in a landlocked country, in 2010.
Jul 21, 2020
35 min
A moving discussion with trailblazing women in the Canadian Armed Forces
On this special episode, we’ll hear the live recording of the fireside chat, which dives deeper into the themes discussed in the previous episodes: diversity and inclusion, resiliency and leadership.
Jul 18, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Dr. Henry on the power of empathy and kindness
On this episode of For Her Country, Dr. Henry speaks about the need for empathy and compassion and how these traits contribute to effective leadership.
Jul 14, 2020
31 min
Artillery Officer Anne Reiffenstein on the cost of being first
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Anne Reiffenstein, CD, spent 28 years serving in the Canadian Armed Forces before retiring in 2018.  As one of the first female Field Artillery Officers, she had to discover how to navigate and survive the early years of gender integration in the Army.
Jul 7, 2020
42 min
Sergeant Leslie Blair on setting big goals
Sergeant Leslie Blair is an Aviation Systems Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the most recent recipient of the Captain Nichola Goddard Award. She shares with us how setting big goals has motivated her and how being recognized for her work in the military and for her philanthropic efforts changed her life. To learn more about this podcast and its’ guests, please visit: www.forhercountry.ca -- This podcast was created by True Patriot Love Foundation. True Patriot Love Foundation is Canada’s leading foundation supporting the military and veteran community. The organization funds critical programs across the country to support those in the military who need it most. Through the Captain Nichola Goddard Fund, True Patriot Love provides support specifically for servicewomen, Veteran women and their families. Please consider donating today towards their mission at www.forhercountry.ca -- Thanks to RBC for generously supporting this podcast series as presenting sponsor. RBC has been an advocate of True Patriot Love since 2010 and has committed over $1M to support Canada’s military members, Veterans and their families.  This episode is sponsored by Canada Life.  Canada Life has been a proud supporter of True Patriot Love since 2011 and we thank them for sponsoring today’s episode. -- To learn more about Santa for Veterans, the initiative started by Sergeant Leslie Blair, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/santa4vets/ -- Music credit: http://www.oceanicpiano.com & Whiskey Wolf
Jun 16, 2020
28 min
Sgt GerriAnne Davidson on challenging your limits
Sgt GerriAnne Davidson discusses the lessons she’s learned on her many deployments, and how ultra running in the mountains has helped her in her military career.
Jun 9, 2020
23 min
Warrant Officer Avril Jno-Baptiste-Jones on finding your own path
Warrant Officer Avril Jno-Baptiste-Jones shares her story of finding stability, confidence and professional success in the military after immigrating to Canada as a young girl.
Jun 2, 2020
29 min
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