90. [BONUS EP!] Overcoming Failure, Rumors, + Why I Started My IG Page ("SOS" Interview by Theresa Carpenter)

BONUS EPISODE!! I was recently featured on Teresa Carpenter's
YouTube show & was so impacted by her powerful interview
& this transparent conversation. A US Navy Commander, Public
Affairs Officer, Podcaster, and friend, Theresa has become a
tremendous mentor for me as I build my platform on the social
media space. We connected through IG 2+ years ago as I was just
started to begin my social media account, through her support and
direction I've continued to build this community of female
empowerment online + watched hers grow as well. 


She featured me on her channel, "SOS" or "Stories of Service"
where I (very transparently) discuss what happened, what's going
on now, and what's next in my life. I dive into:


+ My initial "failure" as an Ensign when I did not obtain my SWO
pin and how that effected me as a young Junior Officer and to
this day. 


+ Do I feel lonely? 


+ How do I manage the naysayers? 


+ Why did I deactivate my Navy Recruiting IG account
@lieutenanthall?


+ My journey on social media and how it started and WHY I
continue it. 


Tune in to hear it all.  Grateful Teresa shared my story
& hope this can provide a dose of inspiration to you
all. 


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Theresa's episode link + write up, here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCZpPxdUbCs


"I was so impressed by [Kellie's] work ethic and ability to
succeed in so many arenas I knew I wanted her back on for a more
in-depth conversation on how she became one of the leading public
figures serving in the military and sharing her story.
  Join us as we discuss what drives Kellie each day to
succeed in her career as a naval officer, but also as a business
owner, podcaster, writer, storyteller and informal/unofficial
Navy recruiter.   She is personally responsible for
inspiring thousands to consider a life within the US Navy. Using
her background in Human Resources, Recruiting, and the Surface
Navy, she is educating the masses daily on military life
including a recent stint at the Naval Academy broadcasting the
Army/Navy game.   Through her Instagram page with
nearly 100k followers, she is showing how you can #doboth: kick
butt in your naval career and be a leading thought leader within
the active duty ranks. She’s particularly passionate on issues
surrounding diversity, mental health, faith, and overall blasting
stereotypes.   I will be reading to you guys her
extensive military biography on the show as I don’t want to miss
anything, but felt compelled to personally write on her and give
her the props she so richly deserves."


Love Theresa? Find her here! @theresa_l_carpenter on IG! 


Follow @missunderstood.podcast + @kellie.sbrocchi on Instagram
for episode updates + more. Special thank you to USEHATCH.FM for
producing this episode.


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