This month's spotlight is on Your Final Debrief by Mary Polanco—a powerful guide for anyone navigating a major life transition. While Mary’s story is rooted in her experience as a Veteran transitioning out of the military, the lessons and insights in this book are universal. Whether you’re leaving a career, starting over, or redefining your sense of purpose, this book offers guidance and encouragement for creating a meaningful life beyond the change.

Mary doesn’t just focus on the surface-level challenges of transition—she dives deep into the emotional and psychological struggles that come with it. From feelings of identity loss to the uncertainty of what’s next, she helps readers uncover the root causes of these struggles and provides practical tools to overcome them.

What makes Your Final Debrief so impactful is its focus on empowerment. It’s not about following a set formula—it’s about designing your own unique path forward. Wherever you are in your journey, this book serves as a reminder that you have the power to create a life filled with purpose and direction.

About the Author: Mary Polanco is a retired Air Force Veteran, Author, experienced Leadership Trainer and Curriculum Developer and 2nd year Doctoral Student at William James College. Her expertise in leadership and personal growth is evident through her hands-on approach through individualized workshops and personal one-on-one instruction.

Mary served 23 years in the United States Air Force. Her final assignment was as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Air Force Resilience Directorate, at Headquarters Air Force, located at the Pentagon.

She continues her passion for resilence as an Adjunct Trainer for the Resilience Building Leadership Program and recently held a position with Small Business Consulting Corporation, where she served the Air Force Global Strike Community as a Leadership Development Instructor for first-time supervisors.

Mary draws from her two decades of experience leading multicultural teams, as well as her personal experiences in adversity, to share her message of prioritizing self-health, well-being and resilience. She has helped countless people through her authentic, compassionate approach and continues her dedication to serving others through her outreach on multiple online forums.