On today’s episode Jackie sits down with her best friend and Naval Academy roommate Kellie Sbrocchi, the host of Miss Understood podcast and Ms. California pageant competitor. They talk about ways to give to others, including the importance of giving your time and encouraging others to be their best selves. Kellie can be reached on socials @kellie.sbrocchi or @missunderstood.podcast. Check out the Miss Understood podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missunderstood-ft-kellie-hall-sbrocchi/id1506509405

02:08 Kellie Loves the Podcast

02:40 Jackie and Kellie talk about ways to give

03:40 Why time is so valuable to people

04:47 Kellie talks about different ways to give people your time

04:48 Investing time in your passions

06:20 Jackie and Kellie talk about not missing opportunities

07:59 Kellie talks about how to get started

09:05 The best way to stay on track

11:35 The Encouragement Queen

12:45 Jackie and Kellie have questions about the moon

13:49 Surround yourself with people who make you better

16:30 Supporting others with enthusiasm

16:33 Showing the enthusiasm

17:20 Kellie talks about giving positive energy on and offline

19:09 Setting the bar for support and encouragement

21:55 Redskins Cheerleaders and Electrical Engineering

23:54 No one’s house is built the same

27:35 Kellie talks about setting big goals

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John Toracinta and his wife Sarah started the company NOSOLO with the goal of raising mental health awareness and reminding people that they are never alone. Listen as John talks about how they built a brand founded on helping others and making an impact to create change in the way that we see mental health and seeking help. In this episode, John and Jackie talk about the stigma associated with mental health and how to encourage others to lean on and be there for each other.

01:40 The NOSOLO brand and how it started

04:15 The meaning behind “NOSOLO”

05:22 NOSOLO’s partnership with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

08:20 Eradicating the Mental Health Stigma

12:09 Real life examples of NOSOLO’s impact

14:20 The future of NOSOLO

15:15 Creating quality products with a quality mission

17:30 Tips for building a business with your spouse

23:12 Important leadership traits when building a business

24:30 Finding purpose and making an impact

“Kindness is transcendent - it’s about having each other's back and being a team.”

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Caitlin Solomon is an educator with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, a lacrosse and field hockey coach, and certified yoga instructor. Diagnosed with chronic lyme disease in college, Caitlin talks about resilience, vulnerability, and transparency, in dealing with daily challenges. Caitlin found herself and found strength in yoga and applies mindfulness techniques to her students and players to make them better. In this episode, we are reminded about the importance of being there for others, showing up for them, and the immense impact that can make on the next generation of leaders. Follow Caitlin on Instagram @caitlinssolomon and @asteya.live

5:00 Finding Strength with a Chronic Illness

9:20 Teaching Transparency By Setting the Example

13:20 Balancing Work and Play for both Kids and Adults

15:00 Jackie the Star Student

17:50 Yoga Benefits Beyond the Physical

20:50 Creating a Message that Resonates with Your Students

23:30 The Release of Emotional and Physical Stresses

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