Ep. 122 Breaking the Mold: Femininity, Leadership & Grit in the Military

In this powerful episode of TheMilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Kellie Hall Sbrocchi, an active duty Navy officer, trailblazing recruiter, digital influencer, and founder of the Why Not Do Both? Movement.

Kellie shares her deeply personal journey—from resisting the idea of the Navy as a teen to rising as one of the service’s most visible and authentic voices. She opens up about breaking stereotypes, navigating criticism, and staying true to herself in a uniformed world that wasn’t built with femininity in mind.

💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why Kellie almost didn't join the Navy—and what changed her mind
  
  
• How she navigated bias and built credibility while embracing femininity
  
  
• The origin story behind her viral platform and her podcast, Why Not Do Both?
  
  
• Lessons in leadership, resilience, and creating space for others to be fully themselves
  
  
• Why representation in the military matters more than ever
  
  

📣 Kellie’s story is one of courage, conviction, and choosing to lead in her own way. Whether you're in uniform, transitioning out, or just want to be inspired by someone choosing the harder path on purpose—this episode is for you.

If you want to connect with Kellie, please see below for her social links!

Instagram | Podcast | TikTok

https://kelliesbrocchi.com/

For collaborations, bookings, or media inquiries, please contact manager@kelliesbrocchi.com directly.

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