On this episode of The Fire Inside Her with Diane Schroeder, you'll get to meet Heather Childress, the Deputy Chief for Albemarle County Fire Rescue in Virginia. She speaks candidly and vulnerably on a multitude of topics that you'll resonate with. Todays conversation touches on a variety of topics from the importance of preparing for leadership roles early in one's career , to supporting other's reaching their potential, and scarcity mindset and limitations, especially for women, that have been set in place by previous generations.

Listen in to learn more about how discipline and intentionality are key to coaching others and cultivating leaders. Then stick around for the engaging topics of helpful blunt conversations with friends, the journey that led Heather to find a relationship she truly cherishes, her personal weight loss journey, and how changing routines and habits can led to positive outcomes. There's a lot to gain from today's episode!

Heather Childress lives in Charlottesville, VA with her husband, Chris, and their spoiled rotten good boy Marley. She loves scrapbooking, card making and being creative in general. She enjoys being a member of several book clubs and exercising everyday. She and Chris love to travel abroad and explore Virginia by glamping in their motorhome.

Heather is a 27-year veteran of the fire service and currently serves as a Deputy Chief for Albemarle County Fire Rescue in Virginia. Heather attended college at the University of Virginia and earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She has a Master's degree in Public Administration from James Madison University and is a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies from the University of Lynchburg. During her career, Heather has served in most every role in the fire department and spent 15 years as a flight paramedic.