42. More than Models: How Sisterhood was Born in the SI Swim Search w/ Hopefuls Mandy, Summer, + Kellie

SUPRISE!! -- That's a bit sarcastic. If you've been following me
at all on my personal Instagram account @kellierenehall, this
episode is actually NOT a surprise. I've been competing in the
Sports Illustrated (SI) Swim Search since August 3rd, 2020 with
the hope of catching the eye of the SI staff. I came into this
search with the goal of spreading my platform, inspiring women,
but I had NO IDEA that this process would cultivate both a
sisterhood and community of people who are looking to do the
same. 


In this episode, I'm sitting down with two other Sports
Illustrated hopefuls who I instantly connected with at the
beginning of this journey: Summer + Mandy. We came into this
search with such different motivations + reasons, yet we've
supported each other + developed such a strong bond which we
could have never anticipated. 


Tune in to hear WHY we decided to do the Swim Search, what it
means to us, what drives us, + what has kept us going in the
months since it began. Thank you to Summer + Mandy for taking the
time to open their hearts to me + #missunderstood, + good luck to
my ladies in the search!!


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Summer Wilson is a 30 year old hustler originally from North
Carolina where she went to East Carolina University and studied
public relations. At ECU, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi
sorority, D1 Co-ed and All- Girl Cheerleader, member of the
PRSSA, Honor Roll and Deans List. Currently living in Baltimore,
MD she is a 5th year Ravens Cheerleader, who has been honored to
represent the team on two military tours overseas to the
Middle East and Europe. Summer currently works as a Physician
Account Executive in Medical Lab Sales. She is a
big advocate in self help, self empowerment and being a
role model to those chasing after their most lavish dreams.


Mandy Martinez is a 28 year old registered nurse and holistic
health and fitness coach.  She is a huge advocate of
empowerment and embodiment, specifically for women.  Mandy
travels the world and works remotely while simultaneously
pursuing her passions of modeling and dance. As a tenacious
leader, Mandy seeks to empower, create, inspire and spread love
to all walks of life that she graciously comes into contact with
all around the world. Her future endeavors include- launching a
podcast, hosting global brand empowerment retreats and creating
travel/swim content around the world.


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Connect with Summer Wilson: @SUMMERDOINGTHINGS


Connect with Mandy Martinez: @MANDYMOTIVATES


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IG: @missunderstood.podcast @kellierenehall