June 16, 2021
A Female Perspective in the Male-Dominated Field of Executive Protection
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In this episode
In this episode, Fred Burton talks with Denida Grow, a trailblazer in executive protection with nearly two decades of international experience. They unpack the unique challenges women face in the field, the rising demand for skilled female agents, and how Denida is shaping the future through her companies Athena Worldwide and Nannyguards. She also shares what it’s like being on assignment, and how her work blends intelligence, protection, and care—especially when children are involved.
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A Female Perspective in the Male-Dominated Field of Executive Protection
What you’ll learn
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Why the executive protection field needs more qualified female agents
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How Denida combines child care with security through her Nannyguards model
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What skills and training are essential for success in covert protection roles
More about our guests
Denida Grow is a mission-driven Executive Protection and Threat Intelligence professional with over 23 years of global security experience. She has managed protective operations for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and families, with a strong focus on discretion, trust, and operational excellence. Denida is the founder of Athena Worldwide and Athena Academy, pioneering organizations in Greece dedicated to training and placing female security professionals, as well as the creator of Nannyguards®, a hybrid service combining childcare with security. Her career spans roles as an EP operative, intelligence analyst, instructor, investigator, and project manager across the U.S., Europe, and India. She holds a BSc in Counselling and Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Forensic Psychology, while serving as Managing Partner at LeMareschal LLC, an international risk management and protective intelligence firm based in Seattle.
