Operation Halo Podcast

Where safety meets strength.

Each episode brings honest, empowering conversations about self-protection, awareness, and the challenges women face every day—from navigating toxic relationships to staying safe while traveling. Hosted by Operation Halo CEO Ashlyn Darter, the podcast features expert guests, real stories, and practical advice designed to educate, inspire, and empower. Whether you’re tuning in for guidance or connection, you’ll find both here.

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Ashlyn

CEO/Co-Founder

Meet Ashlyn and Operation Halo

Meet Ashlyn Darter, Co-Founder and CEO of Operation Halo. Ashlyn discusses the inspiration behind Operation Halo.

"Sharp Women" with Kelly Sayre

Ashlyn Darter, Co-Founder and CEO of Operation Halo and the host of the Operation Halo Podcast, talks with Kelly Sayre about Situational Awareness and Kelly's book “Sharp Women”.

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence with Kim Teachman

Ashlyn and Kim discuss Kim's notable career, as well as the connections between sexual assault and domestic violence.

Mike's Inspiration

Find out what inspired Mike to create the Operation Halo platform and bring Ashlyn on board. Deconstruct his study with 50 incarcerated sex offenders on what they look for in their victims. Finally, hear some of his best advice as a father of 3 girls.

Meet Co-Founder Stan Campbell

Get to know "Uncle Stan" a little better in this episode. Listen to the story of how he met and befriended Mike, helped raise Ashlyn to be strong, and started two companies of his own, IDD Safe and D.O.P.E. the Movement, both centered on safety!

Girls gone Global: Smart and Safe Adventures

Meet special guest Ilaria Dell'Annunziata, an avid solo traveler, psychology student at Queensland University of Technology, and Ashlyn's soul sister from Brisbane, Australia! Listen to some of their travel stories, including how they met off on a Facebook group for solo female travelers in the UK. Finally, find inspiration in the way that they prepare for their travels, prioritize safety along the way, and don't let fear stop them from experiencing the world!