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.  ----------------------------------------------- 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.  ————————————————-  The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.