I was honored to present at the 2023 La Conference, a rendezvous for Close Protection and Security Agents held in France. The event featured interventions from active and retired protection professionals worldwide, practical workshops, self-defense demonstrations, a professional speed-dating recruitment space, and showcases from innovative companies in the field. On the first day, I focused my talk on my experiences as a U.S. Secret Service Agent and the empowerment of women in the protection industry. On the second day, the spotlight was on resilience, where I addressed various other topics that arose from audience questions.