ABOUT THE GUEST Alana Stott is an author, businesswoman, and certified close protection officer. She has written several books, including "How to Ask for Money" and "She Who Dares." Alana is also passionate about fighting human trafficking and has worked extensively in the field of supporting vulnerable women and raising awareness about mental health. SHOW SUMMARY Alana Stott joins the Fearless Mindset Podcast to discuss her new book, "How to Ask for Money," and her work in the field of close pr...
Aug 08, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 168
In this episode, host Mark Ledlow and Tim Wenzel , a former executive protection professional and security manager in the tech industry, discuss the challenges and pressures faced by security professionals in the industry. They delve into the concept of imposter syndrome and the insecurity and anxiety that can come with transitioning from one environment to another. They also explore the high turnover rate in the industry and the toll it takes on individuals and organizations. Tim shares valuabl...
Aug 01, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast, host Mark Ledlow is joined by Anthony Longo, a Founding President and Executive Director of Warrior’s Choice Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to combat veterans. Anthony stumbled into this work while contracting overseas and found solace and purpose in working with canines. He saw the demand for service dogs among veterans struggling with mental health issues and decided to create a program that could help fill...
Jul 25, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this episode, Mark Ledlow is joined by Tim Wenzel, a former executive protection professional and security manager in the tech industry. He has worked with high-profile clients, including members of the Saudi royal family, and has extensive experience in risk management and anti-espionage. Tim is also a co-founder of the Kindness Games, an initiative that promotes positivity and fun within the security industry. Tim Wenzel discusses his career journey from the military to executive protection...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Whether you end up working as an agency officer, get placed in the office, or work on the field, you'll come to understand that all of these play an equal part in the protection and security of the country. Mike Howard, Former Chief Security Officer of Microsoft and former CIA operative continues the conversation today and shares about his days in the CIA, from starting out in operational support work to going around the world working security details. Mike also talks about his experience over t...
Jul 11, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Having conversations on risk and security with the C-Suite can be crucial. Even if they hesitate on it. Mike Howard, Former Chief Security Officer of Microsoft and former CIA operative joins the show today to give us a peek on how he got started on security and getting hired to run executive protection at Microsoft. Mike also talks about the concept of the global security operations center and shares how they essentially helped become a revenue-influencing aspect of businesses for enterprises th...
Jul 04, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Dr. Michael Guirguis is a medical doctor, the Chief Medical Officer of Raven Medical Support Group, and an EP Specialist at Patriot Global for Crisis24. The slow burn of drugs is killing America and it's still not as talked about as it should be. Michael talks about the emergence of Fentanyl and why it can be more lethal than the ones commonly known in media such as cocaine. He also highlights how these drugs could make their way to prison systems and the consequences. Michael also discusses sec...
May 30, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 162
EP is about protecting and saving lives, not just shooting guns. Dr. Michael Guirguis is a medical doctor, the Chief Medical Officer of Raven Medical Support Group, and an EP Specialist at Patriot Global for Crisis24. As a medical professional, Mike has seen how precious life is firsthand and how quickly it can get taken away. He shares how he strives to always be in the present rather than get caught up in the pursuit of material wealth. Michael also observes how medical training is increasingl...
May 16, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Bad guys will keep doing bad things. Thomas Crawford is an Air Force veteran and Founder of Crawford Security Consulting. To remain safe, Thomas emphasizes the need for training, both individual and group training. He gives tips on de-escalation, situational awareness, and recognizing potential signs of danger. While the belief in spirituality and evil may be subjective, the reality of mass shootings is not. Thomas talks about the FBI's recent report on active shooters that states that evil is o...
May 12, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Achieve your dreams through hard work, dedication, and motivation. Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who has transitioned over to the world of creative writing. He is known for his thriller novels, with the latest one called The Terminal List being adapted into its own TV show. Jack talks about how he prepared for this new role his entire life. He grew up in the 80s getting inspired by the books he read and movies he watched. He has always been a student of war and he immersed himself in studying ...
May 09, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Making a hit TV show is just like a military operation. Take it from Jack Carr , former Navy SEAL and author of the thriller-turned-TV show The Terminal List , who talks about his journey from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to becoming a Hollywood insider. Hear the story of his passion, determination, and mission on this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast!
May 05, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Knowledge is one thing, but delivery is another. Thomas Crawford is an Air Force veteran and Founder of Crawford Security Consulting. His journey started in the Air Force as a unit trainer, a role he excelled at, and he even got a plaque for his dedication to adding character to many boring training sessions. Thomas zeroes in on authenticity in training and how knowledge is one thing, but the delivery of the message on active shooter training and situational awareness is another. When it comes t...
May 03, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 157
A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, PODCAST HOST, AND A FORMER NAVY SEAL SNIPER, JACK CARR IS A TOTAL BADASS Watch out for our next episode, as we bring you the New York Times best-selling author of The Terminal List , True Believer , and Savage Son , and the host of Danger Close , Jack Carr . Jack will be joining us soon to share his true-to-life, straight-to-the-point, and unapologetic insights. So stay tuned and learn more on The Fearless Mindset Podcast . Get to know more about Jack: LinkedIn | Youtube T...
Apr 28, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Build relationship capital with every job. Yousef Badou, a former Marine infantryman, a leading expert in the areas of situational awareness and behavioral analysis, and Founder of Emergence explains that EP is not about going in hot with guns ablaze. It is, as a matter of fact, more customer service than anything. EP agents are valued not simply for their defensive skills, but also their stealth, capacity to build relationship capital, and the ability to detect pre-event behaviors which indicat...
Apr 26, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Tensions are escalating all over the world. Yousef Badou, a former Marine infantryman, a leading expert in the areas of situational awareness and behavioral analysis, and Founder of Emergence come on the show to comment on geopolitical tensions happening in the world today. He gives his observations on the state of the country, from banks closing to mass shootings to America's foreign policy, and points out the big difference in how America uses its relationship currency compared to rivals like ...
Apr 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Corporate clients do NOT like guns. Renee shares how she carries knowing that corporate clients dislike firearms. Especially, when flying Renee is very conscious about hiding her gun and utilizing other products like a bulletproof purse that can double as a shield. Renee talks about demoing this product at SHOT Show and creating awareness that such a product exists. On the topic of flying, Renee shares her experiences in private and commercial flights and the pros and cons of each. She also obse...
Apr 18, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 153
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. Miranda talks about the security risks of posting on social media and how unprofessional online behavior can make you lose clients and credibility. GOLDEN NUGGETS Remember the NDA and do not post on social media - Miranda : "Why would you post it on social media? What attention do you need? I mean, is it the work o...
Apr 14, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 152
A good work ethic is a good business. Renee and Mark talk about creating a name for yourself in EP through consistently good work. They look at the generations today in EP and see how involved they are on social media, as well as a certain level of entitlement that would have been inconceivable before. Renee shares how she uses social media for fun and business and represents brands she truly feels help the community. Tune in to hear more on the value of work ethic and Renee's krav maga stories ...
Apr 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Finding business today is difficult but it is not impossible. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. Ron talks about what you can do to find clients who want to work with you and provides actionable tips you can apply today. He emphasizes that data is gold and that the EP industry will look drastically different 5 years from now. The secret is to be adaptable. You can prepare all you want, but how you deal with the...
Apr 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 150
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. Talking to kids with trauma is more like an interrogation of how things operate today. Miranda shares how she created a forensic program that helps organizations interview kids in a non-threatening and emphatic way, as interrogating usually does more harm than good. She also gives her insight on discarding ego an...
Apr 05, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Change is here and security has to change with it. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. Ron talks about how the security industry is ripe for reinvention. With AI shaking things up on a fundamental level, security leaders must adapt to this reality and let go of outdated methods. Aside from a mindset focused on innovation, leaders must build a business model for the future that allows people to get retrained and ...
Mar 31, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 148
A clean reputation is everything in EP. Renee starts by sharing the challenges and successes she's had with social media and how LinkedIn has been a game-changer in educating others and increasing her reach. She also talks about the need to cross-pollinate and exercise teamwork in the EP. Renee gives other women in EP advice on how to survive and thrive in this male-dominated industry. As for Renee, she has noticed too much ego and complacency, and a lack of work ethic today. And in terms of fin...
Mar 29, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Create a quality product and the market will accept it. As 5.11 Tactical celebrates its 20th anniversary, Francisco shares how they constantly spearhead innovation, from securing patents to diversifying their product line to cater to regular consumers. But behind their success, Francisco shares how he feared for the business since the market was racing to the price floor. Add to that the explosion in costs and the business looked like it wouldn't survive. However, with their innovative products ...
Mar 24, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 146
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the second part of our conversation with Gina London , the CEO of Language of Leadership and a sought-after author, columnist, and TEDx speaker. Today, Gina discusses why communication is the most important skill in the digital age. She also touches on the so-called work-life balance and how this is an illusion. Instead, Gina suggests movement to balance activity and a sedentary lifestyle to clear out the cobwebs of negativity in your brain. Gina a...
Mar 22, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 145
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our conversation with Heidi Chance , a retired Phoenix Police Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Detective and Presenter on child sex trafficking and exploitation at the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC). Today, Heidi brings to light the realities behind grooming, online sex trafficking, and how money is the motivation behind this exploitation. She gives her expert insight on going to court and shares how the...
Mar 17, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Leaders must know the WHY behind the businesses that they run. In this episode, Mark speaks with Ron Worman, Founder of The Sage Group and Managing Director of The Great Conversation. He shares how he started The Great Conversation meeting with servant leaders and his mission to help others figure out their why. Mark and Ron discuss the current work environment, from the worrisome inflation we are experiencing to the apparent refusal of younger generations to work. In his quest to understand the...
Mar 15, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Miranda Coppoolse , Behavior Analyst and Security Risk Advisor at MC Global Security Consulting. In a perfect world, people simply won't need protection. Unfortunately, human trafficking is something to watch out for regardless if you're rich or poor. Miranda talks about how she works with different organizations to arm their members with knowledge in preventing and protecting against human trafficking. She a...
Mar 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Leading a company with over a thousand employees is one thing, leading them all to work cohesively to success is the true challenge. In this episode, Mark welcomes Francisco Javier Morales, CEO and Co-Founder of none other than 5.11 Tactical. We are changing it up a bit with our discussion today as Francisco talks about how 5.11 became the brand it is today, how he continued operating and ensured his team is working as one even when in remote work, the leadership and teamwork he applies in the w...
Mar 07, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 141
This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the first part of our conversation with Gina London , the CEO of Language of Leadership and a sought-after author, columnist, and TEDx speaker. Communication is both an art and a skill that is applicable in every single industry out there. With the pandemic, a culture of the transaction started to permeate our relationships. Gina observes that what we need to do is be intentional about making a real effort to connect again. She talks about LinkedIn...
Mar 03, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 140
PASS OR FAIL, THERE IS NO IN BETWEEN This episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Mark Ledlow, Frank Mir, and Ron Owens, the visionaries behind the executive protection training academy Ronin Training Systems. They offer a stringent pass/fail course that empowers qualified Ronins with real-life skills that save lives and break bones. Ron's background in the Army ingrained in him the values of training and leadership, and he brings these same values to Ronin and to all the trainees that ...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 139
