The Women in the Arena

Author: Iron Butterfly Media

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.
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Colonel Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D on Leadership and Mentorship
Episode 3
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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 mentorship, what truly drives meaningful leadership, and how to assess and evolve organizations from the inside out. Chevy shares powerful insights drawn from both his military service and his work developing thousands of leaders across the military and civilian sectors, offering a clear-eyed look at human dynamics, organizational change, and the kind of intentional leadership that strengthens teams and communities.