Viewpoints by Equature

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Public Safety is a difficult but rewarding profession. With a collection of diverse experiences, people from all over the United States have a unique Viewpoint of what public safety should be. Join Cherie Bartram as she discusses various topics such as wellness, leadership, technology, and change within the industry with public safety professionals around the country. Each episode will feature a different guest and topic to energize industry leaders and inspire young and seasoned professionals to develop their careers and agency for greatness!
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Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Power, The 911der Women Revolution
Episode 50
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026

What started as a hope for 100 women has exploded into a 15,000-strong movement—and it's changing how women lead in 911. Host Cherie Bartram sits down with Sara Weston, founder of 911der Women, for a candid conversation about building community, breaking barriers, and redefining leadership in emergency communications. Sara shares her unexpected journey into the 911 world, the personal loss that fueled her mission, and why she's creating tangible pathways through leadership academies and mentorship programs. Discover why 70% of dispatchers are women but leadership doesn't reflect it, what "finding your voice" really means in a comm center, and how physical fitness unexpectedly connects to leadership strength. Sara tackles the real barriers keeping women from advancing and reveals how she's helping break through them—because navigating your career shouldn't be a solo mission. Whether you're a dispatcher feeling stuck, a supervisor ready to level up, or a leader passionate about psychological safety, this conversation will leave you energized, validated, and ready to claim your seat at the table. Spoiler: When women in 911 find their power, everyone wins—the professionals, the agencies, and the communities they serve.