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Find Your Lemonade Stand Podcast – Part 2
Interview with Hanna Andolsek, Content Creator for Find Your Lemonade Stand, a platform geared toward teenagers and young adults, to glimpse into a job through the lens of the employee.
Past Events
Podcasts
February 6, 2024
Interview with Hanna Andolsek, Content Creator for Find Your Lemonade Stand, a platform geared toward teenagers and young adults, to glimpse into a job through the lens of the employee. I had a great discussion with Hanna about what it’s like to be an FBI Special Agent in the hopes that our conversation will inspire young people to consider the FBI as a possible career.
March 13, 2023
In conversation with Jen Weidener, Oral Historian, Podcaster, and Librarian extraordinaire, about what it was like to be a female FBI Special Agent, living and working overseas, and being one of the only women in the room.
November 13, 2022
Fun conversation with Radio show Host and Bestselling Author, Alan R. Warren, regarding the writing process behind my book, It’s Not About the Gun, and why I chose to write it.
October 2022
Most people who know me don’t associate the word “giggly” with my personality. But I was exactly that and more – probably a little light-headed, too – when I learned that none other than Vanessa Kirby, the brilliant actress of The Crown and Mission: Impossible fame was going to narrate the True Spies/Spyscape podcast about my book, It’s Not About the Gun. Vanessa’s voice makes my FBI career sound far more interesting than it actually was!
August 2, 2022
Many people don’t recognize the name Dean Haglund, unless, of course, you’re a rabid fan of the X-Files TV show, of Dana Scully and Fox Mulder fame. But those of us who still watch reruns of the X-Files will never forget the trio of wacky but brilliant characters called “The Lone Gunmen.” Dean Haglund, the host of “The Chillpak Hollywood Hour” played “Ringo,” the Lone Gunman with the long, scraggly blonde hair, and dark-framed geek glasses. I was giddy with excitement to be interviewed by him on his podcast! Watching the X-Files over 20 years ago, I could never have imagined that I would be interviewed by one of my favorite characters!
July 20, 2022
This was a laughter-filled conversation with Jen Weidner and Demond Thompson, in front of an audience of readers, all of whom had interesting questions about my book and my career in the FBI. As a native Kentuckian, many of the questions involved my childhood and how I went from a little country girl to the Chinese-speaking head of an FBI office overseas.
July 13, 2022
I was honored to be included amongst the eight other retired female FBI agents to discuss normally taboo issues like biases and babies and provide inspirational messages about being a female agent in the FBI to those young women who are interested in becoming an FBI Special Agent.
November 3, 2021
I had a light-hearted and entertaining conversation with Dr. Andrew Hammond, Historian and Curator at the International Spy Museum, Washington, DC, about the difference between the FBI and the CIA, and the perceptions the public has about each agency.
June 16, 2021
I was honored to be included amongst the eight other retired female FBI agents to discuss normally taboo issues like biases and babies and provide inspirational messages about being a female agent in the FBI to those young women who are interested in becoming an FBI Special Agent.
TV / Documentary
October 2022
Traitor/Patriot is a five-episode documentary series that unravels stories of those who have committed espionage against the country they were meant to protect.
I was interviewed regarding my experience living in China and the investigation of two Chinese nationals caught attempting to steal proprietary information from Apple Inc. and Tesla’s Autonomous Driving vehicle for a Chinese competitor.
March 14, 2022
A fun interview with the hosts of “They Morning Show” in Sydney, Australia as to how if you can tell if someone is lying and how to maintain safety and classified information in a highly scrutinized position.
November 6, 2021
Sharing the stage with Amy McGrath was truly an honor. Amy is a Naval Academy graduate, a Marine fighter pilot, the first woman to pilot an F/A-18 on a combat mission, and the author of a memoir, Honor Bound. Amy, who is arguably the living, breathing version of who Tom Cruise wants to be in the movie, Top Gun. She is funny, down-to-earth, and incredibly humble despite her multitude of accomplishments.
July 12, 2021
Great conversation with news host, Dawne Gee, about my book, It’s Not About the Gun, growing up in Kentucky, learning foreign languages, and the difference between the FBI, the CIA, and the Department of State.
Keynote Speaker
September 16, 2022
Presentation at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Verum Board (Study Association Master Forensic Science)
Invitation by the Master of Forensic Science student body to discuss how the students can cooperate with international law enforcement in their post-graduate careers positions as they take positions all around the world.
April 25, 2022
Department of State, East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
A virtual discussion with department wide employees regarding workplace culture and policies at the State Department. Of particular interest was my experience working in southcentral Asia and China, as many of the employees participating had either served in those areas of the world or were currently serving there. As part of the presentation, it was encouraged that interagency employees provide an open dialogue to find solutions in overcoming adversity.
March 26, 2022
Southern Kentucky Book Festival, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Keynote Speaker to present my memoir, It’s Not About the Gun: Lessons from My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent.
February 17, 2022
Women’s Economic Development Council, Huntsville, Alabama
Keynote speaker for an association of female leaders in business and in their communities in Huntsville/Madison Country, Alabama.
December 13, 2021
National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Washington, DC, Diversity & Inclusion Group Speaker Series
Keynote speaker to present my memoir, It’s Not About the Gun, to employees of the NCSC regarding my experiences as a female FBI Legal Attaché working overseas in predominantly male centric countries.
December 1, 2021
Wilshire Rotary Club, Los Angeles, California
Keynote Speaker for the Wilshire Rotary Club which was hosting a group of high school students to hear my presentation about being a Special Agent for the FBI.
September 28, 2021
Women Who Write – A volunteer board-operated non-profit organization for women writers in the Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana region.
Presentation to discuss my writing process, how my memoir, It’s Not About the Gun, came to be, and advice for other female writers who want to write memoir.
June 15, 2021
Huntsville Rotary Club, Huntsville, Alabama
Keynote speaker to introduce my book, It’s Not About the Gun: Lessons from My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent, to the audience. A lengthy and thought-provoking question and answer session ensued regarding the FBI’s role overseas and how the FBI is viewed by the public today.
Video
January 19, 2023
n conversation with Nicole Alibayof, TV & film producer, journalist, and documentarian about leaving the life of an FBI Special Agent behind and how the habit of hyper-awareness never leaves a former FBI agent.
May 14, 2022
Keynote speaker with a group of women who write crime novels and true crime stories. It was one of the most candid and raw presentations I’ve given about my book. The women were funny and irreverent, and I loved every minute of my time with them.
November 13, 2022
Interview with the editors, Kimberly Crum, and Bonnie Omer, of The Boom Project Book, an anthology of poetry and prose by baby boomer writers of the Ohio River Valley. My mantra, “Write What Won’t Leave You Alone,” was the topic of discussion, along with my writing process and my advice for writing “what won’t leave you alone.”
April 29, 2021
Interview with Homeland Security Today, a news and information resource for the homeland security community.
Magazines & Journals
February 2, 2022
Wired Magazine, Interview with Matt Burgess, “Welcome to the Burner Phone Olympics: China’s Winter Games are Overshadowed by Human Rights Problems and Overreaching State Surveillance”
An interview focused on my experience working in China and China’s increased surveillance state.
December 2021
The 2021 Mighty Women Reading List for Adults; A Mighty Girl: The World’s Largest Collection of Books, Toys, and Movies for Smart, Confident, and Courageous Girls.
I was humbled beyond words that my memoir was included on this list of books about extraordinary women.
June 1, 2021
Literary Hub Crime Reads, “An Inside Look at One Woman’s Life in the FBI Academy: Gerbil tubes, sweaty pantyhose, and a 200-pound Navy Seal draped across your back.”
Literary Hub provides literary content online which provides writing about all things books. I was thrilled that Lit Hub published one of the chapters of my memoir to coincide with the publication date.
May/June 2021
Psychology Today, “The Power of People Watching,” – One Question for Kathy Stearman- Featured Interview.
Interview regarding the psychological skills needed to be an FBI Special Agent. Were those skills learned or did I bring them with me from my life experiences?
Spring 2020
Under the Gum Tree: True Stories. Real Art. No Shame. Issue 35. “An excerpt titled “Kentucky Windage” from Kathy’s upcoming memoir, It’s Not About the Gun”
Under the Gum Tree is a literary arts magazine that publishes creative nonfiction and visual art. I was honored that Under the Gum Tree chose my story, “Kentucky Windage,” which turned out to be one of the chapters in my memoir.
Radio / Audio
April 23, 2022
Darkness Radio presents True Crime Tuesday, Season 17, Episode 100: It’s Not About the Gun with Kathy Stearman
The host of Darkness Radio, Tim Dennis, asked some of the most insightful questions I’ve been asked in all the many interviews I’ve given about my memoir, It’s Not About the Gun.
January 7, 2022
LA Talk Radio: Writer’s Block, Interview with Jim Christina and Bobbi Jean Bell
Per Jim and Bobbi, “Our returning guest, Kathy Stearman, was honest, straightforward, and down to earth in all her answers. If possible, her second visit was better than her first! Give a listen right here!!!”
September 16, 2021
LA Talk Radio: The Writer’s Block with Jim Christina and Bobbi Jean Bell
“Our visit with new writer, retired FBI Agent, Kathy Stearman last evening was a lot of fun. Not only is she a class act, but willing to chat about everything. Obviously fun loving and sharp as a tack, Kathy is a guest's guest when it comes to live radio!”
August 18, 2021
Talk Radio Europe - “Kathy Stearman: It’s Not About the Gun: Lessons From my Global Career as a Female FBI Agent
Great conversation with Selina MacKenzie of Talk Radio Europe, Spain’s only English-speaking talk radio network.
August 16, 2021
KXSF 102.5 FM Radio, The Brother Bruno Show, San Francisco, California
In conversation with Blew Lew, about the crazy things that happened in my FBI career, my book, It’s Not About the Gun, and my time living in one of my favorite cities, San Francisco.
July 6, 2021
FBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri Williams, “Unplugged with Kathy and Jerri”
Jerri’s interview with Kathy on the FBI Retired Case File Review, Episode 233, was downloaded over 20,000 times. Their discussion about being a female FBI agent was so popular, Jerri decided to hold a separate Zoom event, the “Unplugged” version of the podcast.
Jerri invited other former female FBI agents to chime in on the discussion, along with a couple of former male FBI agents. You’ll get to hear a very candid and transparent discussion about being a woman working in a man’s world. You’ll also get to hear the questions the audience got to ask Kathy, Jerri, and the other agents.
June 30, 2021
The King’s English Bookshop, Salt Lake City, Utah: Kathy Stearman/It’s Not About the Gun: Lessons from My Global Career as a Female FBI Agent
In conversation with The King’s English Bookshop about It’s Not About the Gun, and what it was like to be a female FBI Legal Attaché overseas in multiple foreign countries.
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