Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is a chat with Travis Powell...a retired LEO, Marine Corps Veteran, husband, and father...who is now in his second post LE career. Travis and I connected on LinkedIn back in 2023, while he was in the midst of planning his retirement. A year later, he was retired, moving several states away, starting his first post LE career, a regular at DEBRIEF, and a constant giver on LinkedIn. Several months later, Travis found himself facing something we never had to worry about in law enforcement...laid off...just before the holidays. Due to Travis continuing to show up for others in the LinkedIn space (always willing to have a conversation with someone), he was able to find his current career in right around 30 days! SO...in this episode we talk about the power of LinkedIn and always giving more than you receive.We also discuss his career, his meticulously thought out 3-year retirement plan, the actual transition to civilian life, the difference of the corporate worked, advice for setting retirement expectations, the importance of networking, and even mental health. Travis talked about how he felt when he put in his retirement papers and how it took him back a little, how the first day as a civilian felt, and how he/his life has changed in life after law enforcement. His words for those facing the, "I'm just a cop," mindset..."You're not. But you have to want something different or find a new spark." Make sure you connect with Travis on LinkedIn, here, and tag him if you share this episode with your network. It's full of golden nuggets!If you haven't already...make sure you follow me on LinkedIn and on Instagram at @_nextshift_ AND  @the_jessfloresIf 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!Be sure to subscribe by clicking the + sign at the top and if you feel called to do so, I'd love to hear your thoughts in a review. You can NOW wear the mission of The Next Shift Podcast, with merch! Check out our current designs, here.See you Next Shift