What happens when the career you believed would define your life ends in a single day? John J. "Jay" Wiley was serving as a Baltimore Police Sergeant when line of duty injuries forced him into medical retirement. The loss affected his health, income, identity, and sense of direction.
Today, Jay is the host of the nationally syndicated Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. His work reaches 148 affiliate AM and FM radio stations across the United States, broadcasting to markets with a combined population of approximately 48 million.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
How line of duty injuries ended Jay's police career
The identity loss that can follow forced retirement
Why Jay moved into sales after leaving law enforcement
The communication and listening skills police officers bring into business
Beginning a radio broadcasting career at age 44
Building confidence behind a microphone
Launching the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in 2017
Turning a podcast into a nationally syndicated radio program
Why career reinvention is possible at any age
Learning social media and technology later in life
The difference between consistent work and chasing viral success
Creating content that continues reaching people for years
Why hiring the right person can shorten the learning curve
The importance of knowing your role when speaking or performing
Making the work about the people you serve
Jay's Excellence in Media Award
The shared love of music, radio, and vinyl between Jay and Bridget
Why everybody has a story worth telling
ABOUT GUEST
John J. "Jay" Wiley is a retired Baltimore Police Sergeant, nationally syndicated radio host, podcaster, interviewer, and media professional. After line of duty injuries forced him into medical retirement, Jay rebuilt his career through sales and radio broadcasting. He has worked in radio for more than 20 years and launched the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in 2017. The program features law enforcement stories, true crime, trauma recovery, first responder experiences, crime survivor interviews, and accounts of resilience after violence, loss, and life changing events.
Jay was honored with an Excellence in Media Award from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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ABOUT BRIDGET ANN STUART
Bridget Ann Stuart is a REALTOR®, Executive Strategic Performance Coach, and host of The Inner Estate.
With nearly three decades of experience in real estate, sales, leadership, and coaching, Bridget helps professionals strengthen their performance, build consistency, and create meaningful results in their businesses and lives. The Inner Estate features honest stories about identity, resilience, leadership, personal growth, career reinvention, and the experiences that shape who we become.
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DISCLAIMER: This program includes personal discussion of line of duty injuries, trauma, career loss, mental health struggles, and suicidal thoughts. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. The experiences and opinions shared are personal and are provided for informational purposes only. Nothing shared should be considered medical, legal, financial, or mental health advice. Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency should seek immediate support from qualified local professionals or emergency services.
