Episode 4: High Stakes Leadership with Traci Ruiz

Unpolished Stories: Speaking Beyond the Spotlight

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In this inspiring episode, hosts Chantelle Botha and Celina Peerman talk with Traci Ruiz, a high-stakes leadership expert and one of the highest-ranking Latina police officers in the United States. With over 25 years in law enforcement and nearly two decades training officers in combat and de-escalation, Traci shares powerful stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. From her journey growing up in a tight-knit Mexican-American household to breaking barriers as a woman of color in law enforcement, Traci reveals the experiences that shaped her into a leader, speaker, and advocate.

Discover how Traci uses her platform to empower others to make better decisions under pressure, create safe spaces, and champion the voiceless. She discusses the critical importance of psychological safety, the challenges of navigating bias and adversity, and her ongoing mission to serve others through her work on stage and in the community.