Episode 20 - Beauty from Ashes: Finding Purpose Through Redemption

Episode 21 - Doing the Most Good: Faith, Service, and the Heart Behind Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

In this powerful episode of More To Me with Kennedy, I sit down with someone whose heart for service has deeply inspired me, my sweet friend Michelle from the National Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team.   It’s truly amazing how our worlds collided. Although we met through my journey of service with the Salvation Army, we quickly discovered we both come from the same hometown. Through this connection, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to learn more about Emergency Disaster Services and recently became certified to deploy alongside the Salvation Army during times of crisis and natural disaster.   As hurricane season begins and communities prepare for uncertain days ahead, this conversation dives into what it really means to be the hands and feet of Jesus during life’s hardest moments. From disaster relief and emergency response to faith driven leadership and serving with compassion, Michelle shares the heart and mission behind one of the Salvation Army’s most impactful ministries.   We also talk about National Donut Day, how individuals can get involved with Emergency Disaster Services, and the many ways the Salvation Army continues “Doing the Most Good” through service, outreach, and hope.   But what makes this episode so meaningful is the deeper conversation surrounding purpose. Michelle opens up about her personal calling into this field, the power of using your gifts to serve others, and why faith remains the foundation of everything she does.    Through media, storytelling, branding, and communication, she helps shine a light on stories of hope that deserve to be seen and heard.   This episode is a beautiful reminder that service changes lives not only for the people receiving help, but for the people willing to step forward and serve.   💌 Connect with Team More To Me   Instagram 🤍 @moretomewithkennedy   Kennedy 🤍 @kennedy.fewell   Guest 🤍 Michelle with Emergency Disaster Services through the Salvation Army”

Episode 20 - Beauty from Ashes: Finding Purpose Through Redemption

In this powerful episode of More To Me with Kennedy, I sit down with the incredible Heidi Zimmerman to talk about what it truly means to experience beauty from ashes.   Heidi shares her deeply personal testimony of walking through hardship and how the Beauty from Ashes program in Magee, Mississippi became the turning point that led her to healing, purpose, and a life rooted in Christ.    Now at 23, she is a full time student while faithfully serving within the ministry, living alongside and supporting new and expecting mothers, caring for babies through the night, and pouring back into the very community that once poured into her.   Together, we dive into the heart of relationships, restoration, and redemption. From conversations on overcoming addiction and trafficking, to rebuilding identity and finding hope, this episode reveals how God can transform even the lowest seasons into something beautiful.   We also explore the importance of volunteerism and nonprofit work, and how organizations like Beauty from Ashes are actively changing lives and communities for the better. Rooted in scripture, we reflect on Parable of the Good Samaritan, using both Heidi’s journey and our own experiences to bring this powerful message of love and service to life.   This episode is a reminder that no matter where you’ve been, there is purpose ahead. When we choose to love, serve, and surrender, God turns every story into something meaningful.   A heart lifting conversation that will challenge your perspective, strengthen your faith, and inspire you to serve others well.   💌 Connect with Team More To Me   Instagram 🤍 @moretomewithkennedy   Kennedy 🤍 @kennedy.fewell   Guest 🤍 @heidizimmerman

Episode 19 - More to Love: A story on Healing and a Heart for Animals with Dr. Sowell

In this heartfelt Valentine’s Month episode of More To Me with Kennedy, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Sowell to talk about love in its many forms—love for God, love for family, love through hardship, and love for the animals and people she serves every day.   Dr. Sowell shares her journey into veterinary medicine, her passion for caring for God’s creation, and the story behind building an award-winning clinic rooted in faith and compassion. She opens up about her testimony, her marriage, and the powerful season that strengthened both her relationship with God and her husband.   We also talk about her special love for cats, her role as a trusted “cat whisperer,” and how leading with grace shapes her work in moments when clients are hurting, scared, or overwhelmed. From mentoring future veterinarians to showing Christ’s love in everyday interactions, Dr. Sowell reminds us that true success is found in serving others well.   Most importantly, this conversation highlights how God’s love carries us through every season—whether in ministry, marriage, medicine, or moments of uncertainty.   This episode is for anyone seeking encouragement, faith-filled wisdom, and a reminder that love, when rooted in Christ, truly changes lives.   Connect with Team More To Me   Instagram🤍 @moretomewithkennedy   Kennedy 🤍 @kennedy.fewell   Guest 🤍 @ Jenny Sowell This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 18 - Telling Stories That Matter: Amanda Fontain on Faith, Media, and Purpose

In this meaningful episode of More To Me, we sit down with Amanda Fontain, President of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters, to uncover the story behind her leadership, faith, and passion for service.   Amanda shares her journey in broadcasting, her current role within the association, and how storytelling has shaped both her career and her heart for community involvement. We talk about the impact of using media as a platform for good, the importance of serving others, and how her professional work and personal podcast allow her to connect with people in powerful and authentic ways.   Most importantly, Amanda opens up about her spiritual journey with God and how He has been ministering to her during this season of life. From lessons learned through both success and failure to trusting God’s timing and walking confidently in her calling, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and purpose.   This episode is for anyone seeking to lead with integrity, grow in faith, and tell stories that truly matter.   Connect with Team More To Me   Instagram🤍 @ moretomewithkennedy   Kennedy🤍 @kennedy.fewell   Guest🤍 @fontain5642 This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode 17 - Beauty, Bravery, & Becoming: The Heart Behind Highland Aesthetics

In this inspiring episode, Beauty, Bravery & Becoming, we sit down with Sara Courtney, a military veteran, nurse practitioner, and owner of Highland Aesthetics, to explore the powerful journey that shaped the woman she is today. From stepping into military service to finding her calling in healthcare to building a thriving aesthetic practice, Mrs. Sara shares the moments that defined her path and the faith that carried her through every season.   Together, we talk about purpose, identity, service, small business ownership, and the heart behind empowering others to feel confident in their own skin. With the holiday season upon us, she also opens up about what she’s grateful for and the ways she has seen God’s gentle guidance—those “God winks”—show up along the way.   This episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and the reminder that beauty begins with courage, faith, and a willingness to become who God has called you to be. This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.