Episode 170 - Behind The Seen Podcast and Projects in the Security Industry with Alana Stott (Part 2)

Alana Stott is an author, businesswoman, and certified close protection officer. She has written several books, including "How to Ask for Money" and "She Who Dares." Alana is also passionate about fighting human trafficking and has worked extensively in the field of supporting vulnerable women and raising awareness about mental health.

SHOW SUMMARY

Alana Stott joins the Fearless Mindset Podcast to share her experiences in the industry, including her involvement in human trafficking rescue missions and her work in Afghanistan. She also discusses her new book, "She Who Dares," and her podcast, "Behind the Seen," which highlights the people behind successful individuals. Alana emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system and working as a team. She also shares her insights on the executive protection industry and offers advice to women looking to break into the field.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Having a strong support system is crucial for success in any field.
• Women have valuable skills and intuition that make them well-suited for the executive protection industry.
• The media often portrays a false image of the industry, and it's important to separate fact from fiction.
• Trust and belief in oneself are essential when asking for sponsorship or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
• It's important to surround yourself with positive influences and cut out negativity from your life.

QUOTES

• "When you're surrounded by people that are telling you, you can't do it and telling you, you shouldn't do it and telling you that you're not good enough or telling you that it can't be done, that's really difficult." - Alana Stott
• "You don't need to be a tough guy. And actually, women are really good at that side of it. Intelligence gathering and intuition." - Alana Stott
• "Believe in yourself. I think there's so much about what COVID has done and what this whole new change in the way that we work, like the Zoom meetings, working from home, etc. It's opened up this ability for people to be like, 'Well, what is it I want to do? What is it I can do?'" - Alana Stott

Get to know more about Alana:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa/
• Instagram: @AlanaStott
• Website: https://alanastott.com/

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