BONUS EPISODE!! I was recently featured on Tony Nash’s podcast “Got your Six” and was honored to speak about embracing your authenticity, passions, daring to be different, and why being multi-passionate has built me into a better leader. I connect with Tony through social media and am blown away by his drive to share other stories and utilizing his voice to establish change in culture and break stereotypes. His podcast brings together current service members and veteran high performers to share their methods, strategies, and ideas delivered in an informative way and, most importantly, actionable ways that will help you lead yourself and those around you better from the battlefield to the boardroom.

In his write up for my Interview, he shared: "6ers, in a culture where there is often an expectation to choose one career path or focus on a singular passion, you can dare to be a trailblazer. The reality is that many people have multiple interests and are actually capable of pursuing them.

Kellie Sbrocchi is a U.S. Navy HR Officer, photographer/owner of Kellie Rene Photography, and host of the MissUnderstood Podcast. She is passionate about small-unit leadership, departmental leadership, sales, marketing, recruiting, public affairs, photography, writing, and public speaking. Kellie believes being “Miss” Understood by others and in passions means you're closer to understanding your OWN life. You will learn about the importance of prioritizing things that bring joy in life, even if they are a bit unconventional and not in line with society’s expectations. You only have this one life so if something no longer fills your cup, you’re allowed to turn your back on it and pursue something that aligns with your passions.

Kellie’s journey is a testament to how it’s possible to navigate different paths and how there is a place for multi-passionate individuals to be successful. It is time that we become more open, celebrate individuality, even if in a rigid environment like the army, and encourage the people behind us to explore their unique talents and interests."

01:14 - When something brings you joy, you prioritize it whatever that looks like

02:54 - Turning away from something that no longer fills your cup

06:03 - First experience with cyberbullying as a Naval officer joining a beauty pageant

09:27 - Kellie shares a candid moment

14:20 - Finding people and connecting them together

16:25 - How Kellie figured out how to pay for college and decided to join the track and field team

18:44 - A “What-If” mindset that challenged her to pursue the different things that bring her joy

20:54 - How Kellie hustled to get into the HR community in the Navy

25:32 - You will still mess up but just keep picking yourself up

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