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Iron Butterfly episodes

September 03, 2024 Season 7 Teaser
Iron Butterfly Podcast is back for Season 7, and better than ever! :butterfly: On this Season 7 teaser, Megan and Cadie give a sneak peak at what’s to come this fall, along with other exciting Iron Butterfly updates and the launch of Patreon.
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21 min
August 06, 2024 Eman Blair: Faith
This week, Intelligence and National Security Alliance invites Cadie Hopkins to record a live Iron Butterfly Podcast episode at 'The New IC' Conference with Eman Blair. Eman describes her journey from being a ‘triple minority’ in the Middle East — a refugee, a Palestinian, and a woman — to being the Chief Digital Officer at Central Intelligence Agency. Eman's story is special, and a true testament to the resilience, service, and hope held within the journeys of intelligence community women.
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38 min
June 11, 2024 Sandra Auchter: Badassy
On our Season 6 finale, we are joined by the incredible Sandra Auchter, Director of NGA Denver. A self described foreign policy wonk, she's known to listen to alternate between NPR and Wall Street Journal podcasts and Beyonce's latest music. From discussing the foundational INT to what Sandra's 'walk-out' song would be, tune in for a truly fun episode!
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1 hr 12 min
May 28, 2024 Caitlin Marsh: Evergreen
On this episode we are joined by Caitlin Marsh, an engineer by training but a true social engineer at heart. She is currently VP of Product at SpiderOak and has served in multiple roles across the IC. Empathetic, kind and a little bit spicy, Caitlin is an incredible mentor who isn't afraid to jump at new opportunities or try something new.
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1 hr 2 min
May 14, 2024 Maureen "Marty" Fromuth: Danvers
On this episode we are joined by the amazing Maureen "Marty" Fromuth. Marty currently serves in the Air Force Reserves as the Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs at United States Cyber Command. Her career spans nearly 17 years in and out of government and the tech industry. Tune in to hear Marty dive into topics like Housewives, the importance of vulnerability and learning from failure.
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1 hr 3 min
May 01, 2024 Special Panel Episode | See Her Be Her
In this special panel episode titled See Her Be Her, hosted by Marymount University and the Marymount Intelligence Club, Megan and Cadie sit down with butterflies Carmen Medina (Rebel at Work), Arlene Gaylord (Corazón), and Stephanie La Rue (Mija). They dive into the concept if you can see her, you can be her and how they were each other’s “her.” A truly special episode full of great moments exploring the importance of diversity in the workplace, the power of authenticity, and what they would tell their younger selves.

Episode Correction - Stephanie La Rue's Bio should read : Stephanie La Rue is the chief of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, where she leads the implementation of the national DEIA strategy for the Intelligence Community. La Rue previously served as CIA's chief diversity strategist and as an attorney for CIA's Office of General Counsel. In 2016, La Rue founded the Latino Intelligence Network, a collective of Latinx Employee Resource Groups across the IC.

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1 hr 7 min
April 16, 2024 Debora Plunkett: Steel Scale
On this episode we are joined by the amazing Debora Plunkett, former Director of Information Assurance at the National Security Agency (NSA). Tune in to hear Debora discuss her illustrious career within the NSA, her time serving on the National Security Council, and what it was like working as CSI before CSI was cool.
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51 min
April 02, 2024 Linda Weissgold: Reality check
On this episode we are joined by Linda Weissgold, former Deputy Director of Analysis at CIA. Our most requested guest to date, tune in to hear her realistic and candid descriptions of her time in the Intelligence Community. From briefing George W. Bush to her time as an analyst covering the Middle East, there are so many moments you won't want to miss.
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54 min
March 19, 2024 Uyen Dinh: Diamond Eye
On this episode we are joined by Uyen Dinh. Uyen is currently the VP for Government Relations and Strategy at Black Sky and served several years as a Hill Staffer in roles at the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Uyen describes herself as energetic, fun, and positive; we have no doubt you'll agree. This episode as it is full of laughs and great stories, be sure to tune in.
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51 min
March 05, 2024 Kristi Scott: Red October
Welcome to the Season 6 premiere of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. Megan and Cadie sit down with Kristi Scott, a lawyer with over two decades of experience in the intelligence community and national security, specializing in privacy and civil liberties law. This episode is full of laughs, and conversations ranging from reality TV to the whether or not the intelligence community is listening in to your calls. An episode you don't want to miss!
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1 hr 8 min