Iron Butterfly

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Jen Sovada: Interstellar Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode we are joined by Colonel (Ret.) Jen Sovada. Jen is the President of SandboxAQ’s Global Public Sector and previously served in the Air Force dedicating 25 years to various positions in operational test, systems interoperability, and requirements definition. Listen in to hear her speak to the importance of building community and lifting up those around you. And how her Grandmother, whose love of space, later influenced her drive and passion for public service and being a trailblazer.

Show Notes:

4:00 US Air Force, Intelligence
8:00 Jack Molesworth, Royal Airforce Molesworth
16:40 Georgetown University

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Anjuma Goswami Karkera | Fierce Something-or-Another Oct 24, 2023

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On this episode we are joined by the fierce Anjuma Goswami Karkera. Anjuma is the CEO of a non-profit professional services organization and previously excelled in roles at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Tune in to hear her discuss how being bold and authentic paved the way for her journey into the Intelligence Community. She shares insight into the power of public service and how institutions can be instruments of positive change. Truly an episode you don’t want to miss!

Show Notes:

05:20 Cheryl Mills, Deputy White House Counsel for President Bill Clinton

06:25 Violence against women act (VAWA)

08:00 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

08:10 George Pierce

18:20 Joan Dempsey

28:40 National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)

35:40 Letitia “Tish” Long

44:00 General Stanley McChrystal

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Special Live Episode | Firefly, Mija, and Simple Patriot Oct 10, 2023

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In this special episode, hosted by Texas A&M University's The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Megan Jaffer and Cadie Hopkins conduct a live panel discussion with butterflies; Laura Thomas, Stephanie La Rue, and the Honorable Sue Gordon. The panel takes an independent look at women in the intelligence community and where they were on historic occasions, what it's like serving across administrations and political parties, and what they feel is the greatest threat to our national security today.

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Sarah Mineiro: Plasma Unicorn Sep 26, 2023

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On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Mineiro, a total bad-ass self-proclaimed space nerd

and one of the funniest ladies we know. Sarah is the founder and CEO of Tanagra Enterprises,

a defense, intelligence, space, science and technology consulting firm based in the DC area.

Sarah has worked within the national security and defense sector for over 20 years. Over her

career, Sarah has worked in private industry, and across both the Executive and Legislative

branches of government.

Join us for a fun discussion ranging from Space Intelligence to Art, and Stand-Up Comedy.

Show notes:

● http://www.semineiro.com/

● (3:50) National Air and Space Intelligence Center

○ (4:38) Chinese Weather Satellite FY-1C

● (6:00) Strategic Forces Subcommittee for the House Armed Service Committee (HASC)

● (25:35) All the “C” Words, Sarah Mineiro, Capital Fringe Fest 2023 Review

● (31:30) The Butterfly Effect

● (35:00) The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

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Teresa Shea: Jinx Johnson Sep 12, 2023

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On our season 5 premiere, we are joined by the incredible Teresa Shea. Teresa has served

more than 35 years in intelligence and defense within the public and private sector. She served

as Executive Vice President of Technology and director of Cyber-Reboot at In-Q-Tel. She joined

In-Q-Tel after a distinguished thirty-two-year career with the National Security Agency (NSA,

where she held several key leadership assignments during her career culminating as the

director of Signals Intelligence. Teresa is currently the President of Oplnet, LLC. She serves on

numerous boards and is an advisor with a passion for a safer and more secure Nation.

Join us as Teresa discusses the importance of trust as a leader, leading through difficult

situations, and the power of smiling through adversity.

Show Notes:

● (2:15) Barbie, The Movie

● (2:20) Georgia Institute of Technology

● (06:04) Edward Snowden, NSA Data leak

● (06:10) Dr Geoffery Stone, University of Chicago

○ Report and Recommendations of The President’s Review Group on Intelligence

and Communications Technologies (Dec 2013), “Liberty and Security in a Changing World”

● (7:34) NSA, Privacy and Civil Liberties Office

● (25:10) The Character of a Leader: A Handbook for the Young Leader by Donald Alexander

● (36:06) What Will Matter by Michael Josephson

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Season 5 Teaser Aug 30, 2023

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The Iron Butterfly Podcast team is back to share exciting updates and what to expect in the upcoming season premiering September 12th!

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Iron Butterfly | Special Episode – Documentary Announcement Jun 16, 2023

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On this special episode, the Iron Butterfly team returns to announce our new project, the first feature film documentary about women in the intelligence community. The team discusses how we got here, why this project matters, and when the podcast will return from hiatus. Tune in for some exciting updates!

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Season Finale: The Iron Butterfly Podcast Team (Beating Falcon, Wise Wisteria, Fierce Fire, & Bulldog) Jul 19, 2022

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We close Season 4 with the Iron Butterfly team: Megan Jaffer, Cadie Naquin Hopkins, Amanda Young, and Liz Herndon. We reflect on the themes of the past 4 seasons, unique moments, funniest memories, and other behind-the-scenes insights. We also share a special message to our listeners about the future of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. We hope you enjoy this special season finale!

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Nazaret Berhane: Khaleesi Jul 05, 2022

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On this episode of the Iron Butterfly podcast, we are proud to welcome Nazaret Berhane to the show. Nazaret is a program manager on the IC Centers for Academic Excellence team within the IC Human Capital Office at ODNI. She brings years of experience from her time with FBI’s Foreign Language Program in addition to her service as the Directorate of Intelligence Diversity and Inclusion coordinator. She currently serves as the Women’s Intelligence Network Vice Chair.

Nazaret is passionate about creating an IC inclusive to people who are eager to serve in a variety of ways, bringing their whole selves to the community. In every role, she strives to extend kindness, mentorship, and vulnerability as an immigrant with an invisible disability, showing that no label precludes someone from being an integral member of the IC. We are so proud to share her story.

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Stephanie LaRue: Mija Jun 21, 2022

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On this week’s episode of the Iron Butterfly, we are thrilled to welcome Stephanie La Rue, Esq. to the podcast. Stephanie is the chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) where she brings her passion for DEI strategy to the IC. Stephanie also represents the IC in several White House initiatives that pursue educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity in underrepresented communities. She also founded the Latino Intelligence Network, a collective of Latinx research groups across the IC.

Stephanie serves as the CIA’s Hispanic Advisory Council Chair, and is the recipient of IC EEO and Diversity Award for Exceptional Service and CIA’s Donald Cryer Award for exemplary contributions to the agency mission. We are proud to have her on the podcast and share her truly amazing story.

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