In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa Governo-Hurd.

Lisa is a retired LAPD Police Detective, a wife, a sister, a friend, and a mother to two wonderful children — one of whom is me :)

Today my mom and I talk about what it was like being a single mother in her early twenties, how she parented two very different children in a way that allowed us both to develop into our own people, and why she believes that parents shouldn’t demand respect from their children. 

We talk about the intuitive way she found the perfect professional path for her, the importance of bringing empathy to your job — and to all of your interactions, and the value of consistency in your work and in your life.

We also talk about:

• The role her childhood played in shaping the mother and professional that she became
• Why she believes she developed such close relationships with my brother and me
• What she wants people to know about police officers and how she feels police officers should approach the work that they do
• What women often uniquely bring to their roles in law enforcement
• What the next phase of her life looks like after 30+ years in the same career and raising children
• Who her favorite kid is ;)
• The big, brave step I didn’t even know she wanted to take!
• . . . and so much more.

Though I often fangirl over the woman I am lucky enough to call my mother, our conversation reminded me of how truly thoughtful, empathetic, and inspiring she is. 

I have learned SO much from her over the course of my life, and I continued to learn about her and from her in this conversation.

I hope you find as much value in our conversation — and in our relationship to each other — as I have throughout my life.

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Other Notable Links:

• Brave Enough to Be Episode 11: Jessica Ciencin Henriquez

CREDITS

Editing & Sound Engineering: Jordan Johansen

Music: “Kenton” by Dr Crosby (Licensed via Marmoset)