This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Sam Tierney, a former police officer turned advocate for veteran and first responder career transitions. Now a Shift Group partner, Sam brings her firsthand experience and passion to helping others find purpose after service.

In this episode, Sam shares her journey out of law enforcement, her time working at Black Rifle Coffee, and how she found renewed purpose through supporting others. She dives into her work with Warrior Rising and Cop to Corporate, and how those missions align with helping service members and first responders thrive in the civilian world. From identity shifts to building new communities, Sam offers insight, hope, and real talk for anyone navigating what’s next.

This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports, current CEO of Food52, and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career.

Erika opens up about her non-linear path from receptionist to CEO, how she’s embraced failure as fuel, and why tuning out the noise and trusting your gut matters more than any resume or job title.

She also shares candid advice on showing up authentically, hiring in today’s world, and finding growth in discomfort.

Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or simply ready for something different, Erika’s story is a masterclass in bold moves, real leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Ashley Ferguson, a former U.S. Naval Aviator, Top Gun graduate, Naval Academy basketball player, MIT Sloan alum, and now the COO of Guardian Agriculture.

Ashley shares her incredible journey from military aviation to leading innovation in agtech. She opens up about what it takes to lead in high-stakes environments, how she has embraced change throughout her career, and the mindset that’s helped her grow through every transition.

Whether you’re a veteran, a former athlete, or simply figuring out what’s next, Ashley’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you trust yourself and take the leap.