Women, Peace and Security: Voices of Change

About Women, Peace and Security: Voices of Change

Castellanos Productions crafts immersive podcasts that turn complex global challenges for human security, nature and culture across the world into active, transformational learning. castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Castellanos Productions

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2022

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Rethinking Security Narratives Through Bylines & Frontlines

   When we talk about national defense, international law, and human security, who gets to shape the story? During my time as the Membership & Outreach Director at Women in International Security Canada (WIIS-C), I set out to answer that question not just through policy discussions, but through media. The result was Bylines & Frontlines—a podcast series produced in partnership with the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN) that I had the privilege of creating, producing, and editing end-to-end. At Castellanos Productions, we believe that audio media should do more than inform—it should drive transformational learning. Bylines & Frontlines was built on that exact ethos. It was designed to bridge the gap between high-level policy frameworks like Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and the raw, operational realities on the ground. Building the Bridge: From Policy to Frontlines Creating this series from the ground up meant curating conversations that refused to stay in comfortable academic silos. Across the season, we brought together fighter pilots, military commanders, Indigenous advocates, parliamentary strategists, and human rights defenders to tackle the hard questions: * Operationalizing Equity: Moving past slogans to examine what equity, diversity, and inclusion actually look like inside defense institutions. * State Responsibility & Accountability: Linking global struggles against authoritarian violence—from Iran to Afghanistan—with systemic issues like Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in North America. * The Reality of Conflict: Facing the hard truths of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) and command responsibility with military and UN leaders. The Power of End-to-End Production Every step of this project—from initial concept design and guest selection to sound editing and narrative pacing—was executed with a single goal: to humanize complex security dynamics without sacrificing strategic depth. By controlling the full production pipeline, we created a space where lived experience and rigorous analysis existed side by side. It proved that when you change who tells the story and how it is produced, you fundamentally change how security itself is understood. Listen to a Feature Sample Listen to the attached episode from the series, capturing the core of what we set out to achieve: bringing critical, intersectional, and practitioner-led insights to the forefront of global affairs. For more: https://www.cdsn-rcds.com/wiisc To explore our latest ongoing productions, stay tuned right here at Castellanos Productions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   9 Jan 2025

   Informed Counterterrorism with Vanessa Duboulay and Robert Clifford

   Recorded in November 2024.Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the critical intersection of Women, Peace and Security and Counterterrorism with two experts: Vanessa DuBoulay and Robert F. Clifford. With them we’ll explore how incorporating a gender perspective is reshaping U.S. counterterrorism strategies, from enhancing threat identification to understanding how gender-based violence (GBV) is used by terrorist groups as a tool of control. We’ll also look at how women’s participation ...

3. 

   4 Aug 2024

   Breaking Ground with Tiffani Phillips and Claire Sneed

   Join host Frieda Garcia, Gender Advisor at the Inter-American Defense College (IADC), as she sits down with Tiffani Phillips and Claire Sneed from USNORTHCOM to discuss their groundbreaking roles in Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). In this episode, Tiffani and Claire share their experiences spearheading the first deployment of gender advisors in a domestic operation, highlighting the challenges they faced and the impactful changes they initiated. Tune in to hear about their innovative approach...

4. 

   24 Sept 2023

   *Bonus Episode* from Anchorage, Alaska with ALCOM, NORTHCOM and PME partners.

   Welcome to this special bonus episode from the IADC podcast. A week ago, as I had the privilege of moderating a discussion among operators and tribal community leaders in Anchorage Alaska for a groundbreaking event hosted by #AlaskanCommand in support of #USNORTHCOM. In this Arctic-Centered Gender Analysis workshop, we delved into various analysis models like Canada’s Gender Based Analysis Plus and put them to the test alongside experts from other Professional Military Education Institutions or PMEs. But what truly made this experience exceptional was our open dialogue with tribal liaisons and leaders of Alaska Native and American Indian communities throughout the process.It (http://process.It) was an eye-opening journey, filled with fascinating discussions, thought-provoking moments, and an incredible honor to engage with such inspiring individuals. The perspectives shared during this workshop were not only generative but also energizing for our mission.Now (http://mission.Now), I'm thrilled to share this special podcast episode recorded right from The Arctic Warrior Events Center in Anchorage, featuring joint opening remarks from RADM Robertson and BGEN Hawthorne and conversations with our gracious hosts, and inspiring participants. Listen in as we discuss how uncovering and challenging our internal biases can lead to more informed and inclusive operations. We also explore the significance of understanding the unique lifestyles and history of diverse communities like Alaska Natives in our mission planning.This podcast episode is just a stepping stone in our mission to promote positive change. Join us in this crucial conversation by tuning in and sharing this episode with your thoughts. Let's keep pushing the boundaries and working towards a more inclusive and equitable future in the defense sector by way of WomenPeaceandSecurity.Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos, IADC GENAD This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   10 Sept 2023

   Women, Peace and Security - Leadership Spotlight on RADM Luis Del Carpio

   We are pleased to introduce you to our highly respected guest, Rear Admiral Luis del Carpio, Director of the Peruvian Naval War College and a career naval submarine officer. A native of Lima, Perú, he graduated from the Peruvian Naval Academy in 1992. He earned his submarine qualification in 1995 and attended the Submarine Engineering Course in Germany in 2000. He graduated from the Naval Command College at the U.S. Naval War College in 2015, and he also holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from Salve Regina University, located in Newport RI. He was Commanding Officer of the Type 209 Submarine “Angamos” in 2010, Chief of Staff for the Peruvian Submarine Force in 2017 and Cyber Commander in 2021. An accomplished naval officer, Admiral del Carpio recognized the importance of women, peace, and security for the defense community early on. Edited 09.10.23 FGC This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   23 Jun 2023

   *Part 2* from Sta. Marta Colombia with USSOUTHCOM’s CSEL and Partners

   This is Part 2 of our bonus Episode in Spanish & Portuguese featuring leaders from Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and UN Women. Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   12 Jun 2023

   *Bonus Episode* from Sta. Marta, Colombia with USSOUTHCOM’s CSEL and Partners

   In May of 2023, SOUTHCOM’s Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Jones, Co-hosted the Senior Enlisted Leader - Women Peace and Security seminar entitled “Military Women United with a Common Purpose Leading Changes into the 21st Century. In this iteration, with the Colombian Joint Command Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defense of the Colombian Military Forces, CSM Consuelo Diaz in Santa Marta, Colombia.Stay tuned for Part 2 - in Spanish and Portuguese.Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   19 May 2023

   WPS Rapid Fire! with Dr. Laura Masson

   Available in English and Spanish - This is Part II of our interview with Dr. Laura Masson. Here, our hosts ask some burning questions that put Laura in the hot seat for a few minutes. Listen to her keep her cool as we find even more reasons to stay the course together.Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   13 Apr 2023

   Women, Peace and Security - Gender Policy, WPS and the Underworld with Dr Laura Masson

   Dr. Masson is the Director of Gender Policies within the National Directorate of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law for the Ministry of Defense of the Argentine Republic. Dr. Masson is a social anthropologist who has specialized in gender perspectives, feminism with a focus on women’s social and political participation in Argentina as well as the integration of women in the Argentine armed forces. Dr. Masson has authored many books and articles, and has a special piece in and is a good friend of the Inter-American Defense College, participating as a guest speaker in our recent Women, Peace and Security Workshop and the Gender Integration and Perspectives in the Armed Forces course. SPANISH/ESPAÑOL-> 37:34The IADC Podcast is Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia CastellanosResources:Laura Masson POLICY BRIEF 11-2021 Perspectiva de género en las fuerzas armadas y de seguridad Gender Perspectives in the Armed and Security Forces https://www.instituto-capaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Policy-Brief-11.web_Laura-Masson.pdfMasson (https://www.instituto-capaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Policy-Brief-11.web_Laura-Masson.pdfMasson) Laura (Ed.) Libro Militares Argentinas. Military Women - Book:https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/militares-argentinasMasson (https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/militares-argentinasMasson), Laura y Dominzain, Julia. “Mujeres militares, la batalla por la igualdad”. Anfibia. Revista digital de la UNSAM. Mayo, 2016. http://www.revistaanfibia.com/cronica/la-batalla-por-la-igualdad/Masson (http://www.revistaanfibia.com/cronica/la-batalla-por-la-igualdad/Masson), Laura. “Romper el pacto de silencio”. En: Anfibia. Revista digital de la UNSAM. ISSN: 2344-9365. http://revistaanfibia.com/ensayo/romper-el-silencio/Masson (http://revistaanfibia.com/ensayo/romper-el-silencio/Masson), Laura. “Los hechos no alcanzan”. En: Anfibia. Revista digital de la UNSAM. Junio, 2016. http://www.revistaanfibia.com/ensayo/los-hechos-no-alcanzan (http://www.revistaanfibia.com/ensayo/los-hechos-no-alcanzan). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    5 Feb 2023

    WPS Rapid Fire! with Ana Velasco Ugalde

    This is Part II of our interview with Ana Velasco Ugalde. Here, our hosts ask some burning questions that put Ana in the hot seat for a few minutes. Listen to her keep her cool as we find even more reasons to stay the course together. We can’t wait to have her back on our upcoming WPS Workshop, supported by SOUTHCOM at the IADC on March 8-10. Stay tuned! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    29 Jan 2023

    Women, Peace and Security - Mapping the WPS Agenda in the Hemisphere with Ana Velasco Ugalde

    Our hosts welcome their first guest, Ana Velasco Ugalde to the WPS show. In part 1, you’ll learn ways to go beyond a whole-of-government approach to include a whole-of-society approach based on national best practices in the LAC region; parameters to monitor and evaluate WPS Implementation through institutional benchmarks and how we can articulate them more broadly; WPS stakeholders and how they achieve and bolster institutional traction for a more inward-looking approach; the LAC region’s role for the future of WPS implementation in the global stage and how to move the agenda forward with our regional partners.Lastly, Ana opens up about why she’s cautiously optimistic, but looking forward to more inclusive conversations like this one in order to advance the WPS agenda holistically in the hemisphere and beyond. Ana Velasco is a feminist security researcher and consultant. Born in a small city in central Mexico, she is a specialist in the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Latin America, co-founder of the collective Internacional Feminista in her country, and a fellow of the American NGO Women In International Security (WIIS). Her work on WPS has been published in Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, the US and Spain, and she has provided training for security forces as a Subject Matter Expert in Colombia and Panama. Her background includes postgraduate studies in International Law in Spain, and in Gender, Violence and Conflict in the United Kingdom, plus a certification as a Military Gender Advisor from UN Peacekeeping. Her professional experience includes government, media, civil society, and academia. Velasco is currently a research associate at the University of Bremen in Germany where she is also doing her PhD.The IADC Podcast is Produced & Edited by Frieda Garcia CastellanosSome of Ana’s Publications:https://bricspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BPC_PB_v12_n4_MPS_AmLat_GSUM.pdfhttps://wiisglobal.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UGALDE-JUNE-v6.pdf (https://bricspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BPC_PB_v12_n4_MPS_AmLat_GSUM.pdfhttps://wiisglobal.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UGALDE-JUNE-v6.pdf) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    9 Nov 2022

    WPS Strategic Perspectives: Admiral Linda Fagan, COMDT COGARD - Strategic Roadmap and Partnerships

    -Recorded on 09.19.2022. Admiral Linda L. Fagan assumed the duties as the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard on June 1st, 2022. As Commandant, she oversees all global Coast Guard operations and 42,000 active-duty, 7,000 reserve, and 8,700 civilian personnel, as well as the support of 21,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers.She previously served as the 32nd Vice Commandant. Prior flag assignments include Commander, Pacific Area, and Commander, Coast Guard Defense Force West; Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy, and Capability; Commander, First Coast Guard District; and a joint assignment as Deputy Director of Operations for Headquarters, United States Northern Command. Admiral Fagan has served on all seven continents, from the snows of Ross Island, Antarctica to the heart of Africa, from Tokyo to Geneva, and in many ports along the way. Operational tours include Commander, Sector New York, more than 15 years as a Marine Inspector, and sea duty in USCGC POLAR STAR, a 399 ft heavy polar icebreaker. Staff assignments include Executive Assistant to the Commandant and Vice Commandant, and Division Chief of the Foreign and Offshore Compliance Office.Possessing extensive interagency as well as intergovernmental experience, Admiral Fagan has worked with both the International Maritime Organization and International Labor Organization on flag state and port state issues. This work includes the development of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS), and the Consolidated Maritime Labor Convention.Admiral Fagan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a Master of Science in Marine Affairs degree from the University of Washington, and a Master in National Resource Strategy degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. She has earned numerous personal and team awards during her 37 years of Coast Guard service. Admiral Fagan is the longest serving active duty Marine Safety Officer and holds the distinction of being the Coast Guard’s first-ever Gold Ancient Trident. Our guest host was our Class 61 President, USCG CDR Amanda Ramassini.Produced and Edited by Frieda Garcia Castellanos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    2 Oct 2022

    Women, Peace and Security - Part 2 Breaking Down Taboos with Brenda and Vanessa

    In Part 2 of our introductory episode, our hosts tackle pervasive taboos in order to set the stage for deep and comprehensive conversations in our forthcoming Women, Peace and Security shows. We encourage our listeners to approach this episode with an open and receptive mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    14 Sept 2022

    Women, Peace and Security - Part 1 Introducing our new hosts, Brenda Oppermann and Vanessa Brown

    Want to know why Women, Peace and Security matters to strategic leaders? Don’t miss this episode with our new Women, Peace and Security Podcast hosts; Professors Brenda Oppermann and Vanessa Brown where they explore this and other important questions and offer us their informed and honest answers. Note: These episodes are recorded remotely (U.S & Canada).Prof Brenda Oppermann - A “pracademic,” has extensive experience as a practitioner and academic working on conflict, peace, security, and gender equality. As a senior advisor and subject matter expert, she has 30+ years of experience -- including more than seven (7) years in conflict-affected countries -- working with DOD, the U.S. Army, USAID, the United Nations, U.S. Institute of Peace, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and various NGOs. Specializing in women, peace, and security, stability operations, organizational change, leadership, and traditional justice, she has extensive experience working in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She also has significant experience with interagency processes, civil-military relations, and bi-lateral and international collaboration. Prof Vanessa brown holds a PhD in sociology from Carleton university. Her thesis investigates the integration of gender and cultural perspectives in professional military education and its relationship to organizational culture change. Doctor Brown joined the Canadian Forces College as a lecturer in 2015, teaching institutional Policy Studies for the joint command and staff program. She was recently appointed assistant professor in the Department of Defense studies at Canadian Forces College. Doctor Brown has assumed a variety of department of National Defense research and advisory roles in recent years including as an assistant professor with the Dallaire Center of Excellence for Peace and Security as well as gender adviser to the commander of the Canadian defense Academy. Lastly, she was the chief instructor for our first Gender Integration and Perspectives Elective Course at the IADC in 2022https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/hawks-doves-and-canaries-women-and-conflict (//smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/hawks-doves-and-canaries-women-and-conflict) Hawks, Doves and Canaries: Women and Conflict by Brenda Oppermannhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/18/fact-sheet-us-government-women-peace-and-securityreport-to-congress/White (//www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/18/fact-sheet-us-government-women-peace-and-securityreport-to-congress/White) House Fact Sheet on WPS – Jul 2022https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/conduct/cds-directive-unscr-1325.htmlCDS (//www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/conduct/cds-directive-unscr-1325.htmlCDS) Directive for Integrating UNSCR 1325 and Related Resolutions into CAF Planning and Operations - 2016https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/gender_equality-egalite_des_genres/cnap_wps-pnac_fps.aspx?lang=engCanada’s (//www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/gender_equality-egalite_des_genres/cnap_wps-pnac_fps.aspx?lang=engCanada’s) National Action Plan on Women, Peace and SecurityProducer/Audio Editor: Frieda Garcia Castellanos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit castellanosproductions.substack.com (https://castellanosproductions.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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