From the cockpit to the halls of command, women in the military have fought, served, and led with courage—pushing the limits, breaking boundaries, and making history.

Join us as we dive deep into stories of trailblazing women—like pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney who volunteered to sacrifice herself in order to save lives on 9/11, or La’Shanda Holmes Hawkins who went from foster care to becoming the first black female helicopter pilot in the Coast Guard.

Women who have led critical operations, landed damaged airplanes, and paved the way for the next generation of warriors. Hear their stories of adrenaline, precision, and determination—and what it really takes to soar above it all. 

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If you would like to learn more about how you can help or donate to women veterans check out WoVeN, the Women's Veterans Network at wovenwomenvets.org. WoVeN’s mission is to provide a unique social network of women veterans to foster connections and build relationships in local communities and across the nation.

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The Showdown of the Century. The Battle of East vs West. The Battle of Emerald Audio Podcasts.

In this special Emerald Audio bonus episode hosted by Gabi Conti (Bad Influencer) and Emma DeMuth (The Royals of Malibu), the winner of the only March-Madness-bracket-that-really- matters is revealed. Gabi and Emma talk through all of the matchups, explain the reasoning behind their personal selections, and reveal the winner of the Emerald crown.

For more information on our shows or to check out our brand new merch store check us out on socials @emeraldaudionetwork or at emeraldaudio.co .You can also learn more about the Hidden Gems Club which is free to join and gets you special content and up-to-date info on our latest releases.

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As the clock ticks, Libby doesn’t know whether to follow Francis to his estate in Albany, or become Mrs Clancy Armstrong. Fifty years later, while interviewed for the Boston Globe, Libby finally reveals her fateful decision. 

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At Clancy’s boardinghouse, while getting reacquainted, Libby tells Clancy everything. Devastated and angry, he gives Libby an ultimatum. Libby returns to the Fairmont, to Francis, but nothing works out the way it is supposed to.  

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It’s July 4th at the Fairmont, the day of the big performance. But before they can celebrate the thunderous success, an unexpected visitor shows up, and much to Libby’s horror, Francis disappears. 

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Francis and Libby are celebrating the completion of his composition with champagne, when Libby decides to come clean. Meanwhile in a British field hospital, her fiancé recovers consciousness, but something is very much missing... 

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As Francis and Libby work on Francis’s composition and he teaches Libby how to sing, their working relationship turns into much more. Libby confesses all to Moxie, torn apart with guilt. 

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Cleaning Francis Key’s room, Libby is caught going through his sheet music. His initial dismay turns into interest when he hears her voice, and they reach an agreement. Meanwhile, a bomb hits Clancy’s camp on the Italian front, but will Libby care, now that she is busy being a muse?

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Libby is befriended by another chambermaid while shivering at a trolley stop, who gets her a job at grand luxury hotel the Fairmont Copley. Soon, she notices a guest at the hotel, Francis Key, a composer sequestered at the Fairmont to write an inspiring patriotic ballad for the struggling American troops. If she could only figure out how to meet him, perhaps he could help her sing... 

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While interviewed for the Boston Globe, Libby Johansson shares the secret of how she changed the course of WWII. This emigrant chambermaid with a gorgeous singing voice is cast out of the Duxbury residence in Boston’s tony Back Bay, the only home and job she has ever known. How will she survive a freezing Boston winter with nowhere to go? 

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As World War II rages, a chambermaid with a beautiful singing voice and burning ambition must make a decision between the composer she falls in love with and her fiancé at the front, a choice that changes all three lives and the fate of the country forever.  

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