In this episode, Kristen Gines shares her journey as a military police officer and the challenges and benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated field. She discusses the importance of women in leadership and the impact they have on unit culture. Kristen also addresses misconceptions about women in combat arms and the strength they bring to the table. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be adaptable and self-aware, and shares resources for creating a welcoming environment. Kristen highlights the importance of work-life balance and mental health, and encourages leaders to seek help when needed. In this conversation, Kristen Gines and Brittinie Wick discuss various topics related to mental health, leadership, and personal growth. They touch on the importance of addressing postpartum depression and seeking help. Kristen shares her experience transitioning from a command position to a different role, highlighting the need for self-care and avoiding burnout. They also discuss the significance of slowing down, prioritizing quality of life, and finding a new path that aligns with personal values. Kristen emphasizes the importance of developing a leadership philosophy and staying true to oneself.
ABOUT KRISTEN:
Kristen joined ROTC in 2013 directly out of high school and commissioned as a Military Police Officer in 2018. She started as an operations officer, became a commander, and now is an OC/T officer. In the midst of that, she started out working as a microbiologist and recently made the shift to working for herself as a health insurance agent so that she could be more in control of her schedule and spend more time with her son.
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She also has a True Crime podcast with her sister. It's called ADHDisturbed. It's aimed at being bite-sized to help people with shorter attention spans.
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