The first series of podcasts begins a re-telling of my blog's initial posts: The Ghislaine Maxwell series.

In it, I dare to delve into the realm of my family's secrets--entrapped in themes of national security, international diplomacy, and a woman's place in the world.

The beginning of the Ghislaine Maxwell spiral.

We cover the background of my family's military history and set the scene of my childhood: frozen in a historically preserved 1950's military/farming town, I consider the possibilities of my Grandpa's involvement with the Department of Defense.

The REAL currency of the world.

Pulling together the first series of clues, my life's "purpose" begins to unravel...

Diving further into my past, the themes of international diplomacy begin to emerge, and I recount the misplaced attempt to coerce me into "presenting myself to high society" as a debutante.

Touching on the impacts of our consumerism culture and prioritization of wealth in favor of community, this episode delves into the motivation behind the pull.

Expressing my frustrations with the "progressive" nature of a woman's place in the 21st century, I highlight the necessity of destigmatizing female sexuality.

Discussing the effects a conservative upbringing has on standards of sexuality for women.