Show Notes
This episode, Kimberly Martinzez regales us with her journey from 80s hair metal and competitive figure skating in rural Connecticut to a bold, sight-unseen move to the Arizona desert. This episode follows a journey marked by resilience and high-energy adventure. We dive into a decorated 23-year career with the Avondale Police Department, exploring a path that transitioned from the hospitality industry and multiple business degrees to earning distinguished service honors. Now balancing a high...
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