Do you have a passion, a business idea, or something you dream of every single day but no idea how to turn it into a full-time career? Do you have NO idea what life after the military looks like or how to even begin to plan for a life after serving? Haley has an answers for you. Transitioning an idea into a business is HARD, building a business is HARD, but with a plan, a business coach, + a large dose of motivation you can work to build the empire you always dreamed of. In this episode, CEO Hal...
May 02, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 98
What are the things that you think about most? Even fantasize about? What is it that excites you, that you can’t stop talking about? Those are PASSIONS and the goal in life are to monetize from those so you’re truly doing what you love as your career. Prior corporate rockstar, NFL Cheerleader, and SI Swimsuit model Summer Wilson found a way how! In this episode, Summer dives into how she left her corporate grind behind to pursue her dream of interior design full time. She gives us tips on how to...
Apr 20, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Fact: the older you get, the harder it becomes to make + sustain quality friendships. As an adult, you’re less likely to find yourself in social situations which naturally invite opportunities to cultivate new relationships. In this episode, I bring (personal bff!) Cassie Collins on to discuss how we not only connected as adults but became best friends through shared experiences, goals, persistently, + intention. Cassie + I met through our now husbands when we were only 26; four years later + we...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Do you feel like your Active-Duty service in the military is keeping you from pursing outside passions? Do you feel like your goals have an expiration date and that your service in the military is getting in the way of personal goals outside of your career? Well, STOP feeling that way and START changing your mindset--we're teaching you how. I'm approached by so many of you amazing listeners + followers (love you guys, btw!!) who want to pursue personal goals while also serving Active-Duty and ha...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 95
MAMA HALL IS ON THE SHOW!! Wrapping up Women’s History Month by celebrating the woman who has made the GREATEST difference in my life — my Mama. You read that right, after 3 years of begging (by popular demand) she is telling us how + giving tips on raising strong women. My Mom—the strongest woman I know—raised three daughters to be independent, intelligent, successful, + confident. As a young girl, I didn’t know any different. I thought all parents ignited their children’s confidence + built th...
Mar 28, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Let’s face it: navigating romantic relationships + marriage while serving in the military is HARD. Curious how dual-military couples (both partners are serving) navigate life, planning, + careers while serving? Former Navy Nurse, Influencer, + Nurse Practioner Sarah is on the podcast discussing HOW she + her husband made it work over the last 9+ years since meeting in the Navy ROTC Scholarship program in college. Sarah is a Navy Nurse veteran from San Diego and comes from a family of military se...
Mar 22, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Often when we think of "comparison" we immediately believe it's toxic. There's no positive way to use comparison to fuel us toward our goals--right? Wrong. In this discussion with Mental Coach Heather Sumlin, we dive into how you can use comparison to reflect + fuel you TOWARD your dream life instead of keep you away from it. In this episode, Heather digs into why the imprints you place on others matter, how to protect the imprints that are place onto you, the variety of ways we compare, and how...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 92
SEASON 4 PREMIERE!! I recorded this premiere THREE times (not kidding) waiting for the right words to be placed on my heart + into your ears. At first, I designed this premiere ep. as a “rumor tell-all” where I addressed the rumors + assumptions that are made about me + why that makes me the queen of being #missunderstood. Then I reflected + realized — I didn’t create this platform to defend myself, I created this platform to uplift + inspire and know I can teach each of you why being misunderst...
Mar 14, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 92
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 ...
Feb 06, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Finally, OUR WEDDING RECAP + SEASON 3 FINALE!! After reflecting on my 2022, I realized two things: one, our wedding was (obviously) the biggest thing that happened to us this year +, two, I never record a post-wedding recap for you guys! This week I have Husband Austin on the show + we are sharing ALL the details from our April wedding + answering your questions! In this episode we dive into: + What was our favorite memory + What did we regret spending money on + Was Austin nervous? + What did w...
Jan 03, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 89
In this special edition episode, I’m sharing my full interview by Olivia Santelli recording on her new + AMAZING podcast, “Growing Pains.” Olivia is an amazing young, up + coming speaker, podcaster, model, + incredible example of #doboth. She interviewed me to discuss how I pursue my dream life, my journey, what inspires me, + what “do both” means to me. Tune in to hear the full interview + get to know me a little bit better. Full details below — thanks Olivia for having me!! ———————- Are you mu...
Dec 27, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 88
As many of you already know, I'm a VERY multi-passionate human with the will to balance it ALL. For the last 9 years, not only have I been working full-time in the Navy, but I have started a photography business, signed with a modeling agency, competed in 4 pageants, launched a social media platform, podcast, dated + married my now husband, as well as progressed in my career. The question is ---HOW?! I understand, it sounds like a lot, but, if there's a will I have decided there's a way. I am se...
Dec 22, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Austin is back on the podcast for a Newlywed TELL-ALL + we are answering your FAQs!! You asked, we answered. If you've been around since S1 of MissUnderstood Podcast or follow me on Instagram, you know that Austin tends to make his appearances on social media scarce. I took to IG + asked you guys what you wanted to know about him, us, and married life-- we answered. In this episode, Austin + I dive into everything from married life, his career, balancing life in the Navy, + where we want our unb...
Dec 19, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 86
CAT’S OUTTAA THE BAG!!! We’re excited to call Chicago home for a few more years!! This was a cohesive decision made by both Austin + I. We took into account our career goals, family priorities, + needs of the Navy. In this episode, we’re diving into how we navigated this decision—along with our other military moves—together and how our conversations were guided. Austin talks about what his experience as a civilian working in Business has been as a Navy Spouse + what’s its been like to move aroun...
Dec 08, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 85
A special edition series: questions w Kellie !! This week diving into my DMs/IG questions + answering them in 20 mins! Listen to hear specific questions about my Navy experience + career. What is my current role? Do I regret not achieving my SWO Pin before I was medically pulled from my ship? What has my career in HR been like? How do we create change in our culture? How do I manage my social media with my full time billet? How do I handle the opinions of negative Junior Officers? I’m telling AL...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 84
THIS IS A POWERFUL ONE! Are you looking to improve communication and resolve conflict in your relationships? Whether you are looking to diffuse tension with a roommate or rebuild a relationship with a long-term partner this is the episode for you! Ms. Samantha Hardy, an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling, is on the podcast this week giving us 5 TIPS to resolve conflict! In this episode, Sam explains why it's important to: - Be Gen...
Nov 28, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 83
THE MAN, MYTH, LEGEND: Erik Jacobson is on the podcast!! He is the man behind MissUnderstood Podcast production, a long term friend, + mentor to me in this crazy podcasting industry. I first connected with Erik long before I ever had a podcast, but, with his words of wisdom and flourishing podcasting business he help me jet-set the production of my podcast in 2020 in ways I never thought possible. In today's episode, I'm talking with Erik about foundation qualities and tips for starting/owning y...
Nov 14, 2022•48 min
How many of you WANT to become a more confident leader, but say “I just wasn’t born that way?” Or maybe you feel yourself wanting to take on more responsibility, speak up, do more, but don’t know where to begin? Disclaimer: I wasn’t a confident leader the day I was born. Heck, I’m still learning + growing as a leader even 8.5 years into my career in the Navy. But, I made small steps starting from ELEMENTARY school to help grow + develop me into the leader I am today. Whether you’re a middle scho...
Oct 24, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 81
WELCOME TO MY 9 WEEK CONFIDENCE CHALLENGE! I’m so excited that you want to take you self-confidence into your own hands and start making changes TODAY! What’s #missunderstood? you are born with confidence and you cannot build it – wrong! One of my most FAQs is “Kellie how did you get so confident?” I promise, I wasn’t born with a lot of confidence. My confidence came from parents who empowered me, friends who supported me, and continuing to challenge myself as an adult. When I failed, I learned,...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 80
“Things just aren’t working out for me I’m not meeting anyone” — I get it, dating is TOUGH. I’ve heard this & still head this from so many of my girlfriends, but, I typically follow this comment with “how are you spending your time? Are you making yourself AVAILABLE to date?” Typically, they’re not. In this episode, I’m digging into my dating tips & tricks that may seem simple & basic but have huge impact on your potential to meet someone. I’m going into how eye contact, clearing you...
Sep 07, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 79
This 20-minute episode is designed to PUMP YOU UP before your workday begins!! If you're like me, I have bad #sundayscaries and sometimes my commute into work is less than motivating. I designed this episode as a way for you to remember why it's important for you to show up, put in the work, and keep going even when you feel like you don't want to. Being an adult is HARD. Working full-time is HARD. Trying to balance a social life with work is also HARD. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the n...
Aug 18, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Grab your mugs -- it's time to sip some wedding TEA!! I have been waiting to release a post-wedding episode because I wanted to analyze, assess, and see if any of my initial feelings about the wedding would change overtime--they didn't. I am a very type-A, organized person (you're shocked, I know) so I planned for just about everything I could think of before the wedding. I took advice, asked every couple I knew what they loved or regretted, I read so many blogs, and I STILL had a few things I u...
Aug 10, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Have you felt recently like your plans, projects, profession, or lifestyle is/are turning out to be different than you thought? Maybe your life has been heading in a direction that has been unexpected or you're facing a challenging series of events. Maybe you can't seem to seek solace + guidance through this "phase" you're in. How do you build hope through the most unexpected challenges? I have Author, Speaker, + Entrepreneur Brandi Voth on the podcast (for the 4TH time!!) discussing how she's c...
Jul 25, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 76
How often do you find yourself struggling to communicate with friends, family members, co-workers, or your partner? HI, UM, ME! Yes, we can ALL work on effectively communicating & there IS a protocol for doing it correctly. Debra Roberts, Author of "The Relationship Protocol" is on the podcast this week attacking all of the biggest misunderstandings about communication. In this episode, Debra & I discuss what she names the main ingredients for effective communication as well as 2 Key ele...
Jul 11, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Do you want to get into a heathy + fit routine but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re consistently working out, but your efforts haven’t yielded results. Regardless of where you are starting or at in your fitness journey, Trainer Craig Hughes “Body by Craig” is globally known for his clients’ incredible results. Personally, I have been working with Craig as a trainer for 3 years + am still astounded with what I learn from him. He has completely transformed my body + mindset--even as prev...
Jun 20, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 74
One of my biggest priorities in uniform is doing my best to remain feminine + confident. Whether on a ship or running around in an office in boots, the usually last thing you feel is “beautiful.” There are always little, tiny things you can do to keep yourself feeling confident. It’s important boost your personal morale no matter where you're serving in the fleet. Starting back to when I was a plebe (freshman) at the Naval Academy in 2010, I looked for creative ways to feel feminine + girly in u...
Jun 01, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 73
We’ve read your questions, we’ve seen your DMs, we have answered your calls & FINALLY best friend Jackie & I are hitting the mics to discuss this HOT topic: what’s it like dating as a woman in the military? In this episode, we are sharing our personal experiences + what is most misunderstood about women as we approach dating in our careers. Not surprisingly, many of you want to know this! We get it. Our lifestyle, standards, routine, + experience is very different in the dating scene bec...
May 19, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 72
“I don’t have time” or “you can’t possibly do it all” — I hear these excuses often when others talk about why they aren’t pursuing their passions or interests. I have always refused to accept these as fact, even since I was a kid. I am who I am because I am not afraid to dive into my interests, learn from new experiences, prioritize my passions, + make time for a life outside of my military career. This week on @missunderstood.podcast I’m sharing how I #DOBOTH, how I prioritize my multi-passiona...
May 12, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Congrats!! You’re engaged!! Maybe you’re tuning in because you just got engaged, maybe you’ve been engaged for a year, or maybe your a go-getting bridesmaid tuning in to help your favorite Bride-to-Be get her affairs in order. Whatever it is, I am listing all the MUST-DO tasks to take care of as soon as you get engaged! Getting engaged + planning a wedding is incredibly overwhelming. I was fortunate to be in 9 weddings as a Bridemaid (that’s right!) + photograph over 40, so that allowed me to pr...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 70
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. IT'S WEDDING WEEK, BABY!! I can't believe after 18 months of planning, peak pandemic, 2 moves and a new job in the Navy -- it is finally our wedding week! I dragged (literally) Austin Sbrocchi, my adorable Groom, to the mic this week to give you guys a run-down of our pre-wedding predictions and all the little details from our engagement season. This season of being engaged has truly been one of the most magical of our entire lives. In this epi...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 69
