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!! ______________________ 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. ____________________ Connect with Summer Wilson: @SUMMERDOINGTHINGS Connect with Mandy Martinez: @MANDYMOTIVATES Thank you "Hatch" for producing this episode! Check out USE HATCH.FM for unlimited episode editing + more! IG: @missunderstood.podcast @kellierenehall