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Blazing Trails & Breaking Norms
A Podcast Celebrating Women Who Changed the Game
Hosted by Karen "Kay Kay" Slider — firefighter, author, and barrier-breaker — this podcast honors the courageous African American women who refused to be told no. Each episode dives deep into stories of grit, grace, and groundbreaking achievement.
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About the Show
Blazing Trails & Breaking Norms is dedicated to honoring the trailblazers who broke barriers in the fire service and every field where women were told they didn't belong. Karen brings her own experience as the second African American woman in the Los Angeles Fire Department to every conversation.
Each episode is a deep dive into history, resilience, and the kind of courage it takes to walk into a room where no one looks like you — and stay. These are the stories that deserve to be told.
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Karen "Kay Kay" Slider
Host & Creator
Karen made history as the second African American woman in the Los Angeles Fire Department. Author, artist, filmmaker, and now podcaster — she brings her full story to every episode.
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