Lilly Bodway: From Law Enforcement to Fashion Entrepreneur
Episode Overview
Lilly Bodway shares her transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship. Discusses the challenges of burnout and addiction faced during her career. Highlights the importance of faith and community support in recovery. Explains how she found new purpose in fashion design. Offers insights on maintaining mental health for first responders.
It's not about the diplomas on the wall or what my shield says. I am not the job. I am me.
In this episode of the No One Fights Alone podcast, hosts Austin Pederson and Brad Shepherd sit down with Lilly Bodway, a retired Phoenix PD officer and US Air Force veteran. Lilly shares her incredible journey from being a law enforcement officer and airman to becoming an entrepreneur and up-and-coming couture designer. With her signature humour and candidness, Lilly talks about the highs and lows of her career, including her battles with burnout and alcohol addiction.
She opens up about the pivotal moments that led to her recovery and how she found strength through faith and support from her community. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope, offering valuable insights for anyone facing similar struggles. By the end of the episode, you'll be inspired by Lilly's determination to turn her life around and pursue her passion for fashion design.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that no matter how tough things get, there's always a way forward. Tune in to hear Lilly's remarkable story and discover how she found her way back to happiness and purpose.