From Firefighter to Author - The Inspiring Journey of a Trailblazing Woman

Join us on the latest episode of "The Fire Inside Her" as we embark on a journey of resilience, determination, and personal growth. In this captivating episode, our guest shares her profound yet turbulent experience of facing rejection, overcoming adversity, and carving a new path for herself, more than once. Linda's story will touch your heart and inspire you to never let others dictate your capabilities, and realize there is always a path forward.

Originally from Syracuse, New York, Ms. Strader moved to Prescott, Arizona with her family in 1972. In 1976, she became one of the first women hired on a U.S. Forest Service fire crew in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson, Arizona. Linda followed her interests when she took the job and was unaware of the challenges she would face. Standing up for oneself didn't lead to triumph, but there are many lessons Linda learned along the way. Tune in as we explore themes of self-discovery, triumph over obstacles, and the power of finding options that align with our true selves. Be ready to be moved and motivated by this incredible journey.

Summers of Fire: A Memoir of Adventure, Love and Courage was released on May 1st, 2018 by Bedazzled Ink Publishing. In September, Ms. Strader became a finalist in the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards. Her second book, Uprooted, the prequel to Summers of Fire, was released December 1st, 2021.

In addition to writing, Ms. Strader is a landscape architect, certified arborist, and watercolor artist. She resides in the same area where her Forest Service career began.