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FEDChicks

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 7

Three retired federal agents. Three voices. Zero agency talking points.

From career advice and retirement conversations to unforgettable investigations and the stories behind the cases, FEDChicks explores life on both sides of the badge. FEDChicks is a life podcast with federal law enforcement as the backdrop. Hosted by Heather, Mary, and Clare, each episode explores careers, retirement, leadership, true crime, current events, and life beyond the badge—with humor, honesty, and zero sugarcoating.

From unforgettable investigations and behind-the-scenes case stories to candid conversations about career transitions, identity, and purpose, FEDChicks delivers real women, real life, and real talk.

New episodes every other week.

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Episode 6: Don't Love Your Agency Too Much-What No One Tells You Before Becoming an Agent-Part 2

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 34:53

EPISODE 6: DON’T LOVE YOUR AGENCY TOO MUCH
What No One Tells You Before Becoming a Federal Agent — Part 2

Becoming a federal agent is only the beginning. Building a long career without losing your identity, relationships, or sense of balance is the harder part.

In Part 2 of “What No One Tells You Before Becoming a Federal Agent,” Heather, Mary, and Clare share the lessons they learned about career choices, office culture, leadership, reputation, work-life balance, and life beyond the badge. They discuss why new agents should avoid limiting themselves too early, why professional relationships matter, and how worrying about everyone’s opinion can drain energy from the work that actually matters.

The FEDChicks also get honest about office gossip, keeping your personal life private, unexpected career paths, retirement, and the reality that an agency will replace your position and keep moving. Your contribution still matters—but your job should never become your entire identity.

Plus: slippery worksite raids, unsuccessful foot chases, a suspect with a wooden leg, a forgotten courthouse firearm, and one very practical surveillance tip.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Finding balance in a demanding law enforcement career
• Exploring assignments without pigeonholing yourself
• Reputation, relationships, promotions, and office politics
• Protecting your privacy and avoiding toxic gossip
• Developing an identity beyond the badge
• Why your agency’s mission continues after you leave
• Advice the hosts would give themselves on day one

CONNECT WITH FEDCHICKS:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fedchicks
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fedchicks/id1896920829
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033xmMo1DDcIFczh0zq4S6
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fedchicks
Facebook: https://facebook.com/FEDChicks
Email: FEDChicks@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER:
FEDChicks is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed are our own and do not represent any government agency or the federal government. Nothing discussed in this episode should be considered financial, legal, career, or retirement advice. Please consult qualified professionals regarding your individual circumstances.

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Episode 5: What No One Tells You Before Becoming a Federal Agent

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 29:57

What do three retired federal agents wish they knew before the job, the academy, the badge, and the endless paperwork? In Episode 5, Heather, Mary, and Clare talk about FLETC, fitness, long hours, surveillance, leadership, people skills, women in federal law enforcement, and the lessons that only come with time. Real talk, real laughs, and zero agency talking points from the women of FEDChicks.

From figuring out how to conceal a duty weapon in work clothes to realizing how much of the job is waiting, this conversation is full of practical advice, honest reflection, and the kind of FEDChicks humor that only comes from surviving the job and laughing about it later.

In this episode:

What they thought the job would be — and what they were completely wrong about
The paperwork, waiting, long hours, surveillance, and “hurry up and wait” reality of federal investigations
Why fitness matters before FLETC, especially running
The confidence, officer presence, and people skills that only come with time
Being women in a male-dominated field without losing yourself or setting yourself up to be “one of the guys”
Why leadership does not always mean becoming a supervisor
The importance of choosing your battles, reading the room, and trusting your gut
Why you should write things down, take the pictures, and remember the moments
What training prepared them for — and what life in the field had to teach them the hard way

Key takeaway:
You can prepare for the academy, the long hours, the cases, and the physical side of the job — but some of the most important lessons come from experience: learning how to talk to people, protect your time, handle yourself with confidence, and remember that the job is what you do, not all of who you are.

Have an idea for an episode, want to share your story, or want to be a guest? Email us at FEDChicks@gmail.com or leave us a comment wherever you’re listening.

Listen, watch, and follow FEDChicks:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fedchicksApple Podcasts: Spotify: Instagram: Facebook:

Episode 4: Happy Hour with Retirement Expert Tammy Flanagan-Pensions, Prosecco and Planning Ahead

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 49:36

Our first guest is here!

In this episode of FEDChicks, we sit down with Tammy Flanagan, founder of Retire Federal and one of the nation's leading experts on federal retirement benefits. Over cocktails and plenty of laughs, Tammy answers some of the biggest retirement questions facing federal employees and law enforcement officers.

Whether you're years away from retirement or getting ready to submit your paperwork, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save you time, money, and stress.

In this episode:

• Should law enforcement retire as soon as they're eligible?
• Understanding the FERS Supplement and earnings test
• When to leave your money in the TSP—and when to consider other options
• FEGLI basics and common life insurance mistakes
• Survivor annuities vs. life insurance
• Tax planning tips retirees often overlook
• A real-life story of a retiree who recovered $117,000 after an overlooked retirement calculation
• Why working with a retirement specialist can make a huge difference

Resources Mentioned

Tammy Flanagan / Retire Federal
Website: https://www.retirefederal.com
Email: info@retirefederal.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RetireFederal

Investor Education:
https://www.investor.gov

Episode 3: Life After the Badge: Retirement, Identity & Reinvention

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 48:56

Life After the Badge: Retirement, Identity & Reinvention

Retirement is one of the biggest transitions in a federal law enforcement career—but almost nobody talks about what it's really like.

In this episode, Heather, Mary, and Clare share their personal retirement journeys, from countdown calendars and retirement seminars to unexpected emotions, identity shifts, and figuring out what comes next. Whether you're five years away from retirement, six months away, or just starting your federal career, this conversation is full of lessons we wish we'd known sooner.

In This Episode

How all three hosts approached retirement differently.
Why Clare took advantage of the Deferred Retirement Program (DRP).
Why Mary retired sooner than she originally planned.
Heather's "25 and out" retirement strategy.
TSP, Roth TSP, FSA, HSA, sick leave, annual leave, and retirement planning lessons.
The importance of verifying your SF-50s and service records before retirement.
Why having something to retire to matters more than having something to retire from.
The emotional reality of leaving behind a career that defined so much of your life.

Retire To Something

One of the most common themes in retirement research—and one echoed throughout this episode—is the importance of having a purpose after retirement.

Whether that's:

Family
Travel
Volunteering
A second career
A small business
A podcast
Or finally watching Breaking Bad

Having something to look forward to makes the transition easier.

Resources Mentioned

Tammy Flanagan / Retire Federal www.retirefederal.com

Episode 2: Case Files and Close Calls: Our Favorite Moments from the Field

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 45:59

Case Files & Close Calls: Our Favorite Moments from the Field

In this episode of FEDChicks, Heather, Mary, and Clare swap some of the funniest, most memorable, and occasionally mortifying stories from their years in federal law enforcement. From undercover marriages and helicopter mishaps to mistaken arrests and celebrity encounters, these are the moments that remind us why we loved the job—and why we can laugh about it now.

In This Episode

Mary shares the story of a major narcotics investigation—and the unforgettable comment a detainee made during an arrest.
Clare recounts a surveillance mission that ended with an emergency helicopter landing.
Heather learns the hard way why you should always lock your government computer before leaving for lunch.
The squad-room pranks that taught all of us important lessons.
A foot chase through Baltimore that ended with an arrest... of the wrong guy.
The day Heather sent a woman reporting alien harassment to the FBI—because she meant actual aliens.
Mary's Secret Service detail during a presidential campaign and the time she denied access to Ben Affleck and Leonardo DiCaprio.
An unexpected encounter with the future members of Maroon 5 before they became famous.
Stories of suspects, witnesses, and defendants who remembered kindness long after their cases were over.
Clare's experience working aspects of the Beltway Sniper investigation.
Mary reveals how she became an undercover bride in a marriage fraud investigation and ended up married to a Russian national for the case.
Why treating people with dignity—even when they're being arrested—can leave a lasting impact.

Memorable Moments

"Nice job, Clare. Wrong guy."
One of the most memorable foot pursuits of Clare's career ends with a successful tackle—and a case of mistaken identity.

The Undercover Wedding
Mary goes undercover as a bride to expose a marriage fraud scheme and discovers that undercover work can be stranger than fiction.

The Unlocked Computer LessonHeather receives an email that nearly gives her a heart attack after a supervisor decides to teach a workplace security lesson.

Episode 1: Badges, Bios and Bubbles

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 33:58

Badges, Bios & Bubbles

Welcome to the very first episode of FEDChicks—the podcast where three retired federal agents share real stories, honest conversations, and absolutely zero agency talking points. In this inaugural episode, Heather, Mary, and Clare introduce themselves, share how they found their way into federal law enforcement, and explain how a late-night conversation in Savannah turned into a podcast.

In This Episode

The story behind the name FEDChicks and how the podcast was born during a nostalgic trip to Savannah, Georgia.
Why this isn't a "war stories" podcast—and what listeners can expect instead.
How three women from different agencies and different career paths all started in the former INS.
Heather's journey from psychology major to federal agent and eventually the SSA Office of Inspector General.
Mary's unexpected path from nursing school to a 27-year federal law enforcement career.
Clare's career evolution from INS to ATF, including roles as investigator, negotiator, recruiter, public affairs officer, and digital forensics examiner.
The hilarious story of how Mary and Clare met after unknowingly sharing a desk at the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
How 9/11 reshaped federal law enforcement careers, agencies, and identities.
Retirement reflections from all three hosts and how differently each experienced leaving the job.
A preview of future topics, including retirement, federal careers, current events, true crime, leadership, and life after the badge.

Meet the Hosts

Heather

Former Special Agent with the former INS and later the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General.
Served 25 years in federal law enforcement.
Worked all over the country.
Retired in 2022 after achieving her long-held goal of retiring at 25 years of service.

Mary

Started as a nursing major before discovering criminal justice.

Trailer

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 01:13

In this trailer, meet Heather, Mary, and Clare—three retired federal agents with decades of experience, plenty of stories, and absolutely zero agency talking points.

From careers and retirement to true crime, current events, and life beyond the badge, FEDChicks is a life podcast with federal law enforcement as the backdrop.

Real women. Real life. Real talk.

Subscribe now and join us when FEDChicks launches on June 23, 2026.

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