6 - Finding Purpose on an Unpaved Path with Major General Angela Salinas (Ret.)

9 - Simple and Impactful Ways To Give with Kellie Sbrocchi

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 Follow me and the podcast on the Parade Deck. A place Where you can find all my content and all things great. https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/themoreyougive

8- Building a Brand that Makes an Impact with NOSOLO

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.” Follow me and the podcast on the Parade Deck. A place Where you can find all my content and all things great. https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/themoreyougive

7- Teaching How to Work-In with Caitlin Solomon

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 Follow me and the podcast on the Parade Deck. A place Where you can find all my content and all things great. https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/themoreyougive

6 - Finding Purpose on an Unpaved Path with Major General Angela Salinas (Ret.)

In this episode Jackie gets to speak to the first Marine she ever met, retired Major General Angela Salinas. General Salinas, who was a graduate from the same high school as Jackie, reminisces about her beginnings as a Marine and how she climbed the ladder for the generations of women that would follow her. As the first female to serve in multiple positions in the Marine Corps, General Salinas teaches us about recognizing self-imposed pressure, how to lean on others, and remember that we are never alone. 01:50  How Jackie met General Salinas 03:00  General Salina’s experience speaking to high schoolers 06:10  The lasting impact made and the bond we share 08:26  The trait General Salinas attributes her success in the USMC to 11:40  Angie as a high schooler and how she became a Marine 20:10 Talking about the DNA makeup of women and why things are personal 24:30 The challenges General Salinas faced and how she overcame them 29:10 Who General Salinas leaned on for support 37:44 Why the Marine Corps has the smallest percentage of women 41:50 Career junctures and advice for service members 47:30 The Girl Scouts and building girls of character and patriotism “Sometimes we become winners by losing. Because the taste of that loss is what we don’t like so we want to make sure we never taste that again.” - General Salinas “Nobody is going to give you a way, you have to earn your way.” - General Salinas Follow me and the podcast on the Parade Deck. A place Where you can find all my content in one place. https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/themoreyougive

5- The Art of Resilience with Ryan Manion

Jackie gets the opportunity to speak to one the biggest Military and Veteran supporters Ryan Manion. Together they speak about building up the next generation of leaders, how important it is to be a person of good character, and the impact the Travis Manion Foundation has had in all the communities it serves. * 01:40 Jackie slides in Ryan’s DM’s * 02:50 Ryan talks about her family’s relationship with the Military * 04:40 Building resilience in the next generation of leaders * 07:10 Failure is a bruise not a tattoo * 08:20 Resiliency takes practice * 10:10 Parents preparing their children for the future * 10:35 Being a person of character is important * 11:30 Knowing when to intervene, when someone is failing * 12:10 Ryan talks about using a support system with General Dunford * 13:30 Jackie talks about the importance of Mentors * 19:30 Asking for help when you need it * 21:45 The first Travis Manion Foundation event * 29:05 Creating the Manion WOD (workout of the day) * 32:45 How important physical exercise is for mental health * 34:25 Ryan talks about the future of Travis Manion Foundation * 36:00 Ryan’s tells us her favorite Travis Manion Foundation event “No matter how low you get, you have to know that you can always work your way back up” - Ryan Manion Follow me and the podcast on the Parade Deck. A place Where you can find all my content in one place. https://www.paradedeck.com/creator/themoreyougive