Manage episode 522075207 series 3701003
A single line of Scripture set Jordan on a path to justice—and years later, a scuffed police break room sent her somewhere entirely new. We sit down to unpack a career that spans federal probation, the secure halls of NSA, and the criminal cases of NCIS, then follow the pivot into a purpose-built coffee company designed to remodel first responder break rooms. It’s a story about calling, craft, and choosing service even when it means starting over.
Jordan explains the lesser-known side of federal probation—pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and courtroom advocacy—before taking us inside the high-pressure world of polygraph exams. From the insular culture of a secured compound to the cat-and-mouse of criminal interviews, she shares how examiners balance empathy with rigor and why technique, communication, and composure can change the outcome of a case. One unforgettable week felt like the pinnacle: confessions secured, a complex case unraveled, and a quiet realization that the next chapter was calling.
That call arrived in a small detail: a tired break room where officers grabbed a minute of calm between storms. Jordan mapped a new mission—launch a coffee brand that funds a foundation to remodel police break rooms. We cover how she bootstrapped the business, found aligned roasters, and obsessed over bag designs that honor each community with authentic details. She talks candidly about investor fit, the roadmap to a roastery, their first planned remodel in Chesapeake, and the daily grind of growing a values-led company.
If you’ve ever wondered how law enforcement skills translate to entrepreneurship, or how to turn a spark into a mission with traction, this conversation delivers straight talk and usable insight. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a push toward their next chapter, and leave a review telling us which moment stayed with you.
Chapters
1. Meet Jordan: NCIS To Coffee (00:00:00)
2. Texas Roots And Criminal Justice Track (00:02:30)
3. Finding Purpose Through Faith (00:05:40)
4. Federal Probation: Law, Writing, Court (00:09:20)
5. NSA Life And Polygraph Training (00:16:30)
6. Inside The Polygraph Room (00:23:30)
7. Switching To NCIS And Criminal Work (00:29:10)
8. The Case That Changed Everything (00:33:40)
9. The Break Room Spark For A Foundation (00:39:50)
10. Building A Coffee Company From Zero (00:44:40)
11. Designing Bags With First Responder Input (00:51:30)
12. Community, Instagram, And Partnerships (00:58:00)
13. Goals: Roastery, 501c3, First Remodel (01:03:20)
14. Life After Policing And New Seasons (01:09:00)
15. Speaking, Social Media, And Storytelling (01:16:00)
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