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Military to Civilian Mastery with Dawnell Kelly Finding Purpose, Identity, and Community After Service (146)

Cindy Witteman Season 14 Episode 146

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Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Little Give. Today, we sit down with Navy Veteran Dawnell Kelly as she opens up about life after active duty service and the emotional whiplash that comes with the sudden shift from structure and community to complete freedom without direction. Donnell shares her journey through “freedom shock,” undiagnosed seizures, mental health challenges, and the isolation many veterans face when transitioning back into civilian life.

Dawnell explains how she rebuilt from the ground up, found love and support, discovered entrepreneurship, and learned that success without identity and purpose can feel empty. She discusses why community matters, what it means to expand your capacity through hardship, and why people should not have to hit rock bottom before they rise. Her mission is to help veterans reconnect with themselves, find clarity, and discover their purpose at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt alone, stuck in survival mode, or afraid to admit they want something more. Whether you are a veteran or a civilian, Dawnell reminds us that we do not have to do life alone and that asking “Is this it?” is the first step toward change.

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