Bonus Episode - Sara Weston - “911der Women”

“Coming together to fight this whole, like, “we eat our young” concept, and […] to support trainees that are coming in – even though they are a lot different than the folks who have been doing it for 20 years – you know instead of trying to beat them down. All of these things are small but are gonna have huge results if we keep going with it.” -Sara WestonIt was the desire to make a difference, the unwavering belief of a friend, and a leap of faith that led Sara Weston to create a Facebook group for women in the 911 community. She hoped it would be a place for them to find what she discovered to be lacking during her college and initial professional experiences: mentorship, support, “camaraderie and confidence.” As one of just seven females in her college’s IT program, Sara quickly realized her journey would be anything but typical. That realization deepened when she began her career in a firm where young professionals – especially young women – were few and far between. Consulting on 911 technology embedded her in the public service community's important work, and she recognized the opportunity to embolden and empower other women in 911.Join former paramedic/firefighter and host Phil Klein as he turns the mic over to Sara, 911der Women’s founder and executive director. Through workshops, mentorships, scholarships, and even yoga, the nonprofit’s programming aims to strengthen connections and offer tools and resources to help the women of the 911 community be successful. To learn more about this inspiring work, visit 911derwomen.com.If you’re enjoying Stories From the Road, please take a minute to give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you use to listen. Visit www.storiesfromtheroadpodcast.com for more bonus content and to stay up to date on the upcoming release of Season 3!Support the show