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It's been awhile since I interviewed someone who transitioned out of LE and into the Private Sector, so this week's episode is just that!

This week's episode is a chat with Logan Rivers about his LE career, his decision to transition out mid-career, the transition into Corporate Security, and his unwillingness to settle.

Logan started his police career with the Joplin, MO police department and within the first week, had his first critical incident...a massive F5 tornado that killed 158 people. Talk about a welcome to the profession. Logan didn't let that deter him from giving his all to his career and the citizens of Joplin, instead he used it as motivation to serve.

Like many LEOs though, the rising cost of benefits and lack of pay raises...plus starting a family, had him questioning if there was something more out there. He says he was lucky to find a mentor who helped him leave LE and get into Amazon Loss Prevention, then after quickly rising in that position, another connection opened the door to an opportunity with Ultra Beauty, as a Regional Loss Prevention Manager.

As you can see, the power of networking and having connections is HUGE to this transition! While Logan enjoyed the heck out of working for Ulta...the travel was getting pretty extensive, and doing that while raising three young girls...not sustainable.

He is now looking for his Next Shift, still within Corporate Security (in the KC area). If you or someone you know has an opportunity available, make sure you connect with Logan, here. 

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From serving IN Law Enforcement to serving Law Enforcement and other first responders, by helping them prevent burnout and/or navigate it when it hits.

This week's episode is a chat with AK Dozanti, former Deputy Sheriff turned First Responder Wellness Coach/Specialist. AK shares how she went from being named Officer of the Year to burned out, depressed, and having suicidal ideations...all within a few months. She also shares how she chose herself and LIFE over the job and what it was doing to her.

AK left LE without a plan and while it's not ideal, something most say they could ever do...when it becomes a matter of life and death, you have to do what you have to do.

AK shares how her experience in LE and the transition out of LE allows her to now serve first responders and help them prevent/navigate the pitfalls she experienced, as well as how to overcome them.

Make sure to follow AK on Instagram and visit her website to check out all of her incredible offerings, including coaching and the following courses...
 
Life Saver Academy...a FREE mobile app and membership
Beat the Burnout...a self-paced PAID course
Boots on the Ground...agency training

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

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This week I am throwing it back to an episode recorded last year, when the Next Shift Podcast didn't even exist! I was just doing Zooms with officer's who'd transitioned out of the field and sharing them on social media, to get the word out there that there IS life after Law Enforcement.

Ryan has an infectious personality that really showed through as he talked about his transition from LEO to Financial Services Industry to entrepreneur. He deems himself a personal development expert and in this episode, he chats not only about his decision to leave LE, but to start his own coaching business. The day we chatted was actually his first day working for himself!

Be sure to follow Ryan on both Instagram and LinkedIn.

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

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This weeks episode is SHORT and is a brief explanation of why there was no new episode last week, as well as a reminder of how life will TRY to knock you down from time to time, but you CAN get back up.

Life threw a major gut punch at us on 2/29/24, when my husband's co-worker and friend was killed in the LOD. While all LEO deaths are hard...this one was the first time it's been personal and someone we actually know. It hits different and I am finding myself thinking about it and grieving from so many standpoints...making it that much harder.

I still think like a cop a LOT and RARELY like (or about being) a police wife...it's an identity crisis for sure...but this past couple weeks, I've thought and talked like both, which is exhausting! I do NOT have much to give right now, which is why this episode is short and I am re-evaluating the flow of episode releases...as well as the number of calls I book each week.

This past couple weeks has truly rocked me to my core and I am open to talking about it because I KNOW there is someone out there  who needs to see/hear someone else fighting through the shit to KNOW they can too. I am not sure if/when I will "get back to normal," but I WILL keep going and doing the best that I can each day...which is all any of us can do, EVER!

I will say, GRATITUDE (even in the WORST of times) has helped so much! I am thankful for daily habits I've developed in the good times...they definitely help me get through the bad and even the unthinkable. If you don't have a daily routine and habits in place, check out Season 1, Episode 8 and this daily habit tracker I created. 

Take care of yourself and watch your six. 

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If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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In this episode I chat with Bridget Truxillo about her Law Enforcement career, her transition out of the field, and journey to Lawyer.

Bridget now helps Law Enforcement and other first responders navigate legal challenges that they often face throughout their career....especially in today's climate.

You can follow Bridget on both LinkedIn and Instagram, and visit her website, here.  

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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There are SOOO many things I have gained from getting out of Law Enforcement...especially fighting through the transition since it wasn't planned...but there are some things I definitely underestimated.

This episode covers three of those things and I would love to hear feedback from those of you who have transitioned, on what YOU may have underestimated.

I share these three things to help YOU think more deeply about the transition and at the end of the episode, offer you multiple ways you can work with me to help work through prepping for or going through this transition. All can be found here. 

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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You know those people you meet and you're like, "Yeah...you're my people."?

Well, Travis Gribble is one of those people...even though we've only "met" virtually. It's so weird to have a whole network of prior LEOs to connect with, because 8 years ago, when I got out....there was NO SUCH THING!

In this episode we chat about Travis' transition from a small department to a larger department and what that was like. We dive into the reason for his transition out of law enforcement, retirement due to PTSD, and they things he did to help himself through that time. We touch on what he is doing now with his company, My Arena, to help other first responders.

Make sure to follow Travis here on Instagram and here on LinkedIn. You can also visit his website here. 

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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While there are several things you need in order to successfully transition out of law enforcement and into the "real world," family life, and/or maybe even corporate life...these 3 things top the list. 

In fact, the sooner you develop ALL three, the better you and your career will be. 

This week's episode breaks down these three things and why they are vital to your successful transition out of law enforcement.

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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This week's episode is a unique episode, in that I interviewed two people at the same time...for the first time. And since I will be doing a LIVE web event on 2/19 with these guests, I figured it was a great time to share their episode!

I "met" Terry Owens when he reached out on LinkedIn and invited me to a local ASIS event in Kansas City, which made me want to interview him for the podcast and he agreed, but asked if a buddy, Mike Betten, could join in. I told him I hadn't done a dual interview, but was down to give it a whirl...and I am so glad I did! These two clearly have a special bond and were a blast to chat with.

Both have transitioned into the Corporate Security realm and are active members of the Kansas City ASIS chapter, where Mike assists others with studying for exams.

Mike is retired from the Overland Park, KS Police Department, has been an adjunct professor, and is currently the Director of Security  at Stowers Institute for Medical Research.

Terry is retired from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, has served as Loss Prevention Coordinator, and is currently the Director of Security at Shamrock Trading Corporation. 

Both share their transition stories in this episode and about what it means to be apart of ASIS. Make sure to give both of them a follow and reach out to them with any questions you may have about Corporate Security or ASIS. 

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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Hello and welcome back to the Next Shift Podcast, season 2! 

This is a SHORT episode that talks about what to expect this season...
- More lessons learned from me
- The spouses perspective of the LEOs transition
- Resources  for those still in and going through the transition
- Wider variety of transition stories (ie. retired, medically retired, voluntary)

Part of the motivation for bringing in the spouse perspective, is it's one not talked about nearly enough and the transition, especially if unexpected is HARD AF on them as well..."they just don't get it," is NOT an excuse we can keep using. 

Another part came from an ah ha moment during another podcast interview I did, where we were discussing how the family unit is NOT a priority for MOST police departments and it needs to be. Take care of your people and remember they are humans and they in turn will take care of "you," the department and community. 

I am excited for this season and the interviews lined up so far! If YOU have an idea for a topic you would like to see covered, a specific guest, or want to share your transition story...please reach out! 

If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessflores

If this podcast resonates with you or you feel like it could help someone else, please feel free to share it with them and/or on your social media platforms...but be sure to tag me so I can personally say THANK YOU!

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