In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most.

Drew brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, SWAT leadership, investigations, and international close protection. He explains why modern security is about more than having a bodyguard — it requires a full protective ecosystem built around intelligence, planning, online awareness, family safety, travel risk, and proactive decision-making.

Jay and Jordan also discuss the latest oil and gas market updates, rising gas prices, global supply disruption, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why domestic energy security continues to matter. The conversation also includes Jay’s Weekly Five, with this week’s word: Coachable.

In this episode:

• Why executive protection has changed in the digital age
• How online exposure can create real-world security risks
• Why high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and executives need proactive security planning
• The role of threat assessments, travel planning, and personnel vetting
• How social media, location sharing and public visibility can increase risk
• What business leaders should know before traveling into high-risk environments
• Why faith, family, and preparation matter in leadership and life

Segment Highlights

00:00 — Episode intro and recap of last week’s conversation with Bo Fowler
06:05 — Oil and gas market update: Iran, supply disruption, and rising prices
12:15 — Jay’s Weekly Five: being “coachable” in leadership and life
22:00 — Drew Mitchell on executive protection and building a full protective ecosystem
39:30 — Online safety, social media exposure, and protecting families in the digital age
52:00 — Scams, phishing, crypto risks, and practical ways to reduce personal risk
1:12:00 — High-risk travel, Venezuela, and kidnap-for-ransom concerns
1:24:00 — Drew’s advice to his 18-year-old self: faith, family, and priorities