39 min

Breaking barriers (feat. Brenda Berkman‪)‬ When to Jump

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Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's jump wasn't just risky, though: It was also historic. New York City's first woman firefighter talks about her fight to be allowed in the fire department, the struggles she faced once there, and how she has continued to take jumps throughout her life.

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• Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com.

• Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amazon.com

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This week's episode is supported by True Botanicals and RelentlessMV. Check out the new podcast I Love You But I Hate Your Politics on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MmtgSI / http://bit.ly/2Bisj8W

Brenda Berkman abandoned her law career just as it was getting started to take one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet: A firefighter. Berman's jump wasn't just risky, though: It was also historic. New York City's first woman firefighter talks about her fight to be allowed in the fire department, the struggles she faced once there, and how she has continued to take jumps throughout her life.

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• Tickets for this year's Jump Club and more information at whentojump.com.

• Buy the When To Jump book here: https://amazon.com

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This week's episode is supported by True Botanicals and RelentlessMV. Check out the new podcast I Love You But I Hate Your Politics on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MmtgSI / http://bit.ly/2Bisj8W

39 min

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