Episode 297: Soul to Soul Session with Dana Wright

What happens when we push past the expectations put on us by others and follow our own path? This exclusive session with Dana Wright, Corporate Security professional, coach, and podcaster, is an embodiment of what it means to truly live for yourself. Dana shares with host, Myra Herring, her journey of rejecting the traditional path her parents set forth for her and how she adjusted her focus to come into her own. From becoming a mother as a young adult, to making history as the first Black woman Deputy Chief, Dana proves what can happen after breaking away from the intense need to do what is expected and instead live her life for herself. It is clear that Dana's servitude, walk of faith and continued passion for advocating for women in law enforcement has enabled her to serve her community in big ways!

ABOUT DANA WRIGHT:

Dana Wright is an innovative and results-orientated Corporate Security Professional, Coach, and Podcaster. Additionally, she has 20+ years of previous Law Enforcement and Executive Leadership experience with one of the largest Law Enforcement organizations in the nation, where she rose through the ranks and retired as the Chief Executive Officer.

Dana currently ensures there is security program compliance within approximately 40 properties and teams across 18 states in the eastern U.S. for one of the world’s largest real estate managers. She also serves as a conduit between multiple contract vendors, the surrounding communities, and her corporate partners, such as marketing, legal, property management, IT, and PR. Dana’s goal is to build a “women in security” network within her partner security teams to encourage increased female representation and support in the profession.

Dana has channeled her passion for coaching and collaborating with women by highlighting them on her podcast Fearless, Inspired, and Free. She is especially interested in lifting and supporting women; encouraging them to share their stories as a way to help others and to build a community of sharing, learning, resilience, and kindness.

Dana has a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a Master of Science in Leadership. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is a Certified Professional and Executive Coach.
Dana is an empty-nester who lives with her husband and dog. She is the mother of two adult daughters and has one adorable grandson.

QUOTABLES:

“God has never ever let me fail.”

“I’ve been carried my whole life.”

“When you're a woman in a male dominated space, you always feel like you are performing a little bit better.”

“I found out in my journey that I love hearing women’s stories.”

“I had a heart for service that was placed in me early.”

Listen to the Fearless, Inspired and Free Podcast with Dana Wright on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Follow on Instagram: @fearlessinspiredandfreepodcast