EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 44 MIN
Leading with Heart: Sheriff Del Toro on Faith, Family & Public Service
from Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette Beck · host dreamtoachieve
In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette Beck welcomes longtime friend and newly elected Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Richard R. Del Toro, Jr. Sheriff Del Toro shares his remarkable journey—from selling jeans at a flea market to pay for the police academy, to becoming the county’s top law enforcement official. With over 25 years in law enforcement, his leadership is grounded in faith, family, discipline, and servant-hearted values. Sheriff Del Toro opens up about his early rejections, strong family roots, and the mentors who shaped his career. He discusses his commitment to community service, mental wellness for first responders, and the power of consistent daily habits. Listeners will walk away inspired by Sheriff Del Toro’s relentless pursuit of excellence, his emotional honesty, and his call to every citizen: “Serve others, and live with purpose.” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheriffRichardDelToro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffricharddeltoro/ #JunkToJewelsPodcast #SheriffDelToro #FaithAndLeadership #ServantLeadership #OvercomingObstacles #PurposeDrivenLife #MentalWellnessMatters #CommunityFirst #FromRejectionToRise #LawEnforcementLeadership #GritAndGrace #InspiringJourneys Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. Book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964508150?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XC5PJTRFWTBGJ2FPD22J_3&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1 Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics. Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories. We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. Georgette’s Contact Website: https://www.georgettebeck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetteBeckWriter
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In this powerful episode of Junk to Jewels, Georgette Beck welcomes longtime friend and newly elected Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Richard R. Del Toro, Jr. Sheriff Del Toro shares his remarkable journey—from selling jeans at a flea market to pay for the police academy, to becoming the county’s top law enforcement official. With over 25 years in law enforcement, his leadership is grounded in faith, family, discipline, and servant-hearted values. Sheriff Del Toro opens up about his early rejections, strong family roots, and the mentors who shaped his career. He discusses his commitment to community service, mental wellness for first responders, and the power of consistent daily habits. Listeners will walk away inspired by Sheriff Del Toro’s relentless pursuit of excellence, his emotional honesty, and his call to every citizen: “Serve others, and live with purpose.” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheriffRichardDelToro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffricharddeltoro/ #JunkToJewelsPodcast #SheriffDelToro #FaithAndLeadership #ServantLeadership #OvercomingObstacles #PurposeDrivenLife #MentalWellnessMatters #CommunityFirst #FromRejectionToRise #LawEnforcementLeadership #GritAndGrace #InspiringJourneys Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. Book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964508150?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XC5PJTRFWTBGJ2FPD22J_3&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1 Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss of loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity, self-esteem, remarriage, blended families, stepparenting, suicide, abortion, life purpose, faith, disappointment, depression, happiness, hope, grief, sorrow, health, and many other topics. Episodes include stories from Georgette’s life, helpful affirmations, scriptures and quotes, wisdom gleaned from other authors and their books, and featured guest speakers who share their own junk to jewels stories. We invite you to join our community by downloading and subscribing. And we encourage you to submit a review and share with friends. Do you have an inspiring story to share? Maybe you would like to be a guest for a future episode? Contact Georgette at www.GeorgetteBeck.com and send an email. Georgette’s Contact Website: https://www.georgettebeck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgette.beck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetteBeckWriter
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