The Women in the Arena

Welcome to "Women in the Arena," where we expand the storytelling umbrella of Iron Butterfly Media to encompass the experiences of women in the military. Our mission is to amplify America's women veterans' diverse voices and honor their resilience, authenticity, and leadership through storytelling. Join us as we celebrate remarkable women who have dared greatly in various areas of life, illuminating the human experience with their strengths, challenges, and triumphs. Through authentic storytelling, we provide a platform for these women's voices to be heard, their stories shared, and their contributions honored. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's iconic speech, "The Man in the Arena," our podcast acknowledges the countless women navigating male-dominated spaces, continuously placing themselves in various arenas of life, both professionally and personally.

The Women in the Arena is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Women in the Arena, a history show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Built for More: Human Performance, Grit & Going After Your Goals with Kelsee Moore

  Aug 27, 202644 minS3

  What does it actually take to perform at a high level, physically, mentally, and in everyday life? In this episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast , Sarah sits down with Kelsee Moore , Army veteran, military spouse, strength and conditioning coach, ultramarathoner, and human performance expert who has coached everyone from NCAA Division I athletes to elite military populations. Kelsee brings a practical, performance-focused perspective to fitness and wellness. Together, Sarah and Kelsee explore the intersection of grit, discipline, physical performance, and sustainable habits , and what it takes to set ambitious goals and consistently work toward them. They discuss how military service can shape our relationship with fitness and performance, both while wearing the uniform and after taking it off. Kelsee shares her perspective on training with purpose, building resilience, staying consistent when motivation isn’t there, and creating fitness goals that support the life you want to live. The conversation also dives into popular topics across the fitness and wellness space, including strength and endurance training, recovery, nutrition, dietary preferences, and supplements for high-performing athletes . Sarah and Kelsee also talk about the habits and time management practices that can help turn big goals into consistent action. Kelsee’s journey from the Army into human performance and strength and conditioning Grit, discipline, consistency, and setting meaningful performance goals Training, nutrition, recovery, supplements, and current wellness trends Building better habits and managing your time to make progress toward your goals How fitness and performance evolve during and after military service Whether you’re preparing for your next military challenge, training for a race, chasing a new PR, or simply working to become stronger and more capable, this conversation is about doing the work, building the habits, and developing the grit to pursue the goals that matter to you. Learn more about Kelsee and her approach to human performance at KelseeMoore.com .

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  Becoming a Global Thinker- A Conversation with Wiser World

  Aug 12, 20261h 20mS3

  In this special crossover episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast , three podcasts come together for one powerful conversation about what it means to think, lead, and live as a global citizen. Sarah Scully, host of The Women in the Arena , joins Ali Roper of Wiser World and Megan Jaffer and Cadie Hopkins, co-founders of Iron Butterfly Media and hosts of the Iron Butterfly Podcast , to explore how our experiences, careers, travels, and relationships shape the way we understand the world, and our responsibility within it. Drawing from backgrounds spanning military service, the Intelligence Community, international experiences, storytelling, and advocacy, the women reflect on the importance of looking beyond our own perspectives, remaining curious about people and cultures different from our own, and challenging the assumptions that influence how we see the world. Together, they discuss what it means to approach complex global issues with curiosity and humility, how exposure to different cultures can reshape our understanding of leadership and service, and why meaningful conversations across backgrounds and experiences matter more than ever. At its heart, this episode is about choosing curiosity over certainty, seeking to understand before judging, and recognizing that global citizenship isn't defined by how many places you've traveled, it's reflected in how you engage with the people and world around you. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about perspective, connection, service, and what it means to see ourselves as part of something bigger. For more information on the Wiser World Podcast and Alli's work, check out her website https://www.wiserworld.com/.

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  Episode #1

  Army Veteran Hailey Gibbons on Ranger School, Grit, and Achieving Your Dreams

  May 14, 20261h 6mS3

  <p>On this episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast, we sit down with Hailey Gibbons, a former Army officer, Ranger School graduate, and leader whose career has spanned everything from Division I athletics and leadership development at United States Military Academy to serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment and later transitioning into the tech industry.</p><p>Hailey shares her journey through some of the military’s most demanding leadership environments, including what it took mentally and physically to successfully complete Ranger School. We talk candidly about preparation, resilience, fear, failure, discipline, and the mindset required to perform wh...

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  Episode #4

  Breaking Free from High Conflict with Amanda Ripley

  Mar 31, 20261h 26mS3

  <p>This week on The Women in the Arena Podcast, we sit down with journalist and bestselling author Amanda Ripley to explore the powerful ideas behind her book High Conflict. Amanda has spent her career studying how people get pulled into deeply entrenched conflict—and more importantly, how they find their way out.</p><p>In this conversation, she breaks down the psychology of conflict, why it can become addictive, and how it shows up in our workplaces, relationships, and communities. We also dive into her work with Good Conflict, and how we can shift from destructive patterns to more pr...

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  Colonel Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D on Leadership and Mentorship

  Feb 17, 20261h 21mS3

  <p>In this episode of The Women in the Arena Podcast, Sarah sits down with COL Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, an Army Special Operations veteran whose career spans elite military leadership, global influence operations, and transformative nonprofit work. With experience leading numerous teams in various types of commands, Chevy brings deep expertise in international relations, counterinsurgency, behavior modification, organizational dynamics, and strategic communication. His academic background in organizational psychology and human development, combined with his numerous publications and studies on leadership, team dynamics, training, and professional development, adds even greater depth to his perspective. Together, we explore the foundations of effective ment...

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