Fearlessly Made You
By Kristie Tobias
Fearlessly Made YouMay 03, 2023
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Fearlessly Made You // End of Season Two
As we close out Season 2, join Kristie and her Fearlessly Made You Crew as they show you a true, "behind the scenes," look at how Fearlessly Made You is created and has evolved into the show that it is today.
Thank you to our team:
Briana Michelle Snellgrove - Executive Director, Producer
TLP Media, Travis Patterson - Producer + A/V Specialist
David Van Der Like + Benjamin Van Der Like as the venue owners of Hellcat Hangar
Jo Rich - Makeup Artist
And of course, wardrobe sponsor by Dillard's, styled by Emma Mendez and Reagan Pommier.
S2:E24 The Base-ics of Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like an imposter just trying to show up to life every day? Emma Mendez is a stylist, fashionista, and now owner of Base-ics Boutique. Emma shares how her incredible journey to her dreams required her to break down barriers, allowing her to see her own value and being able to step into her purpose in a powerful way. You won't want to miss this, "not so basic," episode. Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E23 Be the Solution You Need with Mia Brinson
As a first-generation college graduate, Mia Brinson knows what it means to set a pathway that was not set for her. One thing she also knows is it takes a village to build your empire. Mia and Kristie talk about the journey of seeking value in people who believe in you and your journey. Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's and has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/nOXR5qBrueM
About Mia Brinson: Website: miabrinson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbrinson10/ Linkedin: Mia Brinson
S2:E22 Life Really is A Dance with Victor Luna
Did you know what you are a part of is always bigger than the part you play?
Coming off the success of Pensacola's Life's A Dance event, Victor Luna, walks us through how a young boy who didn't start dancing until after high school, was able to put on a wildly successful dance event in partnership with his wildly amazing wife. Victor's journey to dance is the story of how what we love can become where we build success and more importantly how we blossom in our lives.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode.
S2:E21 Turning Pain into Purpose with Jo Rich
The trauma we go through can lead to a beautiful story. That is the case for Jo Rich, founder and owner of Jo Rich Beauty.
Jo and Kristie walk through how a traumatic yet powerful journey of losing her father to suicide connected her to a tube of red lipstick. That lipstick was a seed that was planted and blossomed into a beauty-based business founded on passion, love, and vulnerability.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's and has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2: E20 Kicking Down the Walls with Trey Petrose
Life is about giving yourself the ability to open up your experiences to allow your most authentic self to shine true, at least that's life according to Social Media Influencer and Pensacola Ambassador Trey Petrose. Trey walks us through how leaning into his experiences at HBCU FAMU provided him with the safe space to understand his own journey and bring out his true self. Join us in this conversation with Trey as he discusses how he found himself investing in people and his community to truly live out his passion and dreams.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's and has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E19 Befriending Your Fear with Alex Terranova & Evin Rose
Do you remember that time you applied to be on a dating show? No, that wasn't you? Well, how about that time you created your own dating show? Alex Terranova stepped out and befriended his fear and created his own love adventure leading to a personal win of his partnership with his now fiance Evin Rose. Join us as we break down how their own personal coaching led them to a space where their goals and dreams aligned into a beautiful love adventure. Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's and has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E18 Coming Back To Your Intuition with Manda and Meleah Manning
Too often we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of rules and expectations that don't align with our purpose. Manda and Meleah Manning, found that the life they were living, didn't fit their purpose–so they changed it. What they developed has been a powerful, purposeful, passionate journey which has led them all over the world.
Join Kristie, Manda and, Meleah as they dive into how women can take back ownership of our purpose and bring value and joy back to our lives.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E17 Never Underestimate the Impact of Your Story with Aimee Dumas
Have you ever found yourself asking, "what am I actually doing with my life?" That exact question is what helped Aimee Dumas realize she could not continue living her life without purpose. Flash forward 10 years, and Aimee is one of the most recognizable people in the Pensacola community.
Join Kristie and Aimee as they walk through how Aimee used what was truly a bumpy path to shape a story that continues to make a huge impact within our growing town.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E16 The Value of Doing the Right Thing with Stacey Kostevicki
As the Executive Director of Gulf Coast Kid's House, Stacey Kostevicki has learned what it means to embrace compassion in a messy and sometimes disappointing world. In that messiness, there is understanding that we are all in this space in our life where we need to unite, band together, and love on each other to produce the best value and purpose.
Join Stacey and Kristie as they talk about the reality of doing what's right to make the biggest impact in this world.
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Gulf Coast Kid's House is a private, not-for-profit which provides services to victims of child abuse in Escambia County.
Gulf Coast Kid's House is a children's advocacy center serving Pensacola and Escambia County. As a children's advocacy center, we combine all of the professionals and resources needed for the intervention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases under one child-friendly facility. Child victims and their families also receive mental health counseling at our center. The goal of Gulf Coast Kid's House is to form a more collaborative response to child abuse cases so that we can improve case outcomes and minimize trauma to the children and families we serve.
Because we know that the only hope to end child abuse is education, Gulf Coast Kid's House also offers a variety of child abuse prevention education.
Learn how you can help, call us at (850) 595-5800.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner withDillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E15 Your Story Doesn't End With Trauma with Alicia Tappan
***Trigger Disclaimer: In this episode we dive into the realities of human trafficking. Please take this conversation at your own pace as it may be triggering for those working through their own trauma.
At 17 years old, Alicia Tappan was faced with the difficult decision, does she share her traumatic story of being human trafficked throughout high school by her own coach, or does she continue to be silenced by those who inflicted harm on her.
Join Kristie and Alicia as they walk through the core of why Fearlessly Made You exists–to share the story of trauma and to move towards a place of healing. Take your time in leaning into this episode, as we walk through spaces of hurt, uncomfortable dark moments, but ultimately move into this beautiful place of thriving through the healing with Alicia and Kristie.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E14 Staying True To Your Legacy with Reagan Pommier
No one knows disruption like someone working in the retail industry. Reagan Pommier transplanted to Pensacola as the Dillard's store manager and 5 months later the pandemic hit. What happened next is a journey worth listening to.
Join Kristie and Reagan, as they talk about how Reagan's innovation and ability to lead through uncomfortable moments are laying the foundation for her legacy, and how that legacy has shaped and inspired the stories of those around her.
Reagan is also responsible for the opportunity for Fearlessly Made You to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
S2:E13 Show Up For Yourself with Kristie Tobias
Catch this special episode where Fearlessly Made You Founder and Host, Kristie Tobias, opens up about the reality of showing up for yourself even when it hurts and it's uncomfortable.
Also, we are excited to share that inspiration for the Fearlessly Made You podcast, the Fearlessly Made You book is having a special sale in honor of this episode release!! Grab Kindle edition of the eBook now on Amazon!
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you Dillard's!
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S2:E12 Trailblazing a Path for your Passion to Shine with Nikki Miller Ka
If there is one thing we all know, one of the things Kristie loves the most is food and wine culture, so why not talk to an expert in both? Join Kristie as she brings culinary expert, foodandwine.com Associate Editor, and James Beard Foundation Committee member Nikki Miller-Ka to Fearlessly Made You. Nikki talks to us about how she trailblazed a pathway to bring her passion to life in a field that didn't accept her, but where she made her mark by staying true to her authentic self and has become one of the most popular and sought after food industry writers in the world.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with @Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you @Dillard's!
S2:E11 Permission to Protect Your Peace with Terrah Card
Taking risks in life can often mean going after what you want even if it's not perfect. That risk can also lead to an understanding of what brings you your own personal peace. Join Miss Rising Star 2022 Terrah Card as she walks us through how embrace your authentic self and pursue what you want not because it's without it challenges, but because it's what you were meant to pursue and accomplish.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with @Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you @Dillard's!
S2:E10 Take Up Space with Catey Cuesta
Have you ever been the "only" of something? The only woman, the only person of color, the only one paving a pathway because no one else has created it for you? Former Ole Miss Hockey player Catey Cuesta shares how she owned her ability to "take up space" as the only female in the male dominated world of hockey. She shares how she has cascaded the lessons she learned from her collegiate career in hockey to her professional career in equipping people with the tools to not only grow themselves, but to also support growth in the animals in their lives.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with @Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you @Dillard's!
S2:E9 Remove Bias to Unveil Your Truth with Chase Pipkin
We all have biases in our lives that impact the way we view things. Sometimes those biases can also impact the way we understand truths versus the lies we tell ourselves. On this episode of Fearlessly Made You, licensed Clinical Social Worker Chase Pipkin talks about how he had to remove the stigma related to biases in his own life to own is success. Chase shares how embracing the power of your own story can lead to pursuing something that could build an amazing blessing.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with @Dillard's who has styled all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you @Dillard's!
S2:E8 "Bye Regina!" Hello, Body Positivity with Molly Rockwell
Do you have a voice in your head telling you, you're not thin enough, good enough, or fit enough? That you need to somehow change your look to conform to the way the world, society, or people tell you, that you should look or be? Then this episode is for you! Join Molly and Kristie, as Molly walks Kristie through how she released the unrealistic and unhealthy expectations of her inner voice, "Regina," and leaned into her purpose by accepting herself and her own journey towards body positivity.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with Dillard's who has provided all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Ch eck them out on YouTube!
S2:E7 Grace, Grace, and More Grace with Kristie Tobias
She is back! Kristie promised us more episodes where she dives into her own Fearlessy Made You journey, and she delivers. Kristie opens up about her own "fall from grace" and how she is choosing to make intentional decisions to own her journey by releasing what doesn't serve her, and embracing what brings value, purpose and joy into her life.
Fearlessly Made You is excited to partner with @Dillard's who has provided all of Kristie's fabulous looks for every episode. Thank you @Dillard's!
S2:E6 Crafting an Intentional Mindset with Zulma Berenice
Living an intentional life takes the kind of perseverance found in the many amazing guests on Fearlessly Made You. This week, host Kristie Tobias is joined by Holistic Health Practitioner and Leadership Coach Zulma Berenice to discuss wellness in its many forms and how it shapes our approach to living fearlessly. Zulma unpacks her experience with the ripple effect behind sharing intentional love and guidance with others and how it permeated each aspect of her life. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience on this week’s episode of Fearlessly Made You.
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S2:E5 Leaning Into Life Transitions with Drew Tobias
Prepare for twice the Tobias wisdom as Kristie invites younger brother Drew Tobias to share the stage. This week, Drew shares how his professional and personal transitions have brought life lessons and opportunities to grow. Alongside his sister, Drew explores how stepping into each opportunity with open arms allowed him to lean into his strengths and find success on his own terms. You won’t want to miss this Tobias sibling duo on this week’s episode of Fearlessly Made You!
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S2:E4 Chasing After Your Destiny with Nicole Stacey
Each day is a chance to chase your dreams, and no one knows that better than this week’s Fearlessly Made You guest, Nicole Stacey. As Director of Communications and Marketing for Visit Pensacola, Nicole knows what it takes to chase your dreams in the face of uncertainty. Nicole joins your host Kristie Tobias to tackle what success looks like when you’re determined to live a meaningful and impactful existence.
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S2:E3 Stepping Into Your Empowerment with Becca McKeithen of FoodRaising Friends
Have you ever wondered what an authentic spirit can do in your life? Look no further than this week’s episode, where Kristie is joined by Becca McKeithen, President and Executive Director of the nonprofit FoodRaising Friends, Inc. From building a nonprofit from the ground up to embracing a growing family, Becca shares how her journey empowered her to chase new dreams and share her confidence with those around her. Join these two vivacious women as they dig into the empowerment that comes from living a fearlessly genuine existence.
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S2:E2 Breaking the Cycle with Madrina Ciano
You are more than your mistakes or your circumstances, it's true. Community Volunteer, Madrina Ciano, discusses how self-belief is the most powerful resource you have to define your future. By choosing Jesus, to learn from your past, work hard, and embrace your purpose–you'll find that you are unstoppable.
Join Madrina and I as we talk about our own experience of breaking the cycles of our past to build successful pathways for our future.
S2:E1 Unveiling Your Unfiltered Reality with Rachael Gillette
Episode 26: Accepting Your Authentic Self with Gabbi Tobias
Fearlessly Made You host Kristie Tobias is joined this week by the self-described fierce side of their sibling duo, Gabbi Tobias. Together, these unstoppable women tackle what it means to accept and adore your authentic self and how to create the space to breathe and grow into your best self. You won't want to miss the Tobias family secret to living your fearless existence on this week's episode of Fearlessly Made You!
Episode 25: Embracing the "In Between" Moments with Aubrey Lauryn
What happens when you combine endless energy, a passion and drive for laugh, and an infections smile? The one and only Senior SoulCycle Instructor Aubrey Lauryn! Join Kristie and Aubrey as they dive into what it truly means to live in the moment in a fast-paced world. Along with her life experiences, Aubrey shares how her journey opened her eyes to valuable lessons that allowed her to lean into the endless possibilities lingering between each moment. Be sure to tune in as these incredible women share powerful truths about taking each day by storm!
Episode 24: When Your Story Becomes Someone Else's Inspiration with Thomas Cantley
When your journey becomes someone else’s inspiration, you lean into that moment and share it with the world. That is the story that Kristie and Stream Moko founder and CEO Thomas Cantley walk through on this episode of Fearlessly Made You. Join us as we talk about what happens when a health scare turns into an opportunity for Thomas to build a platform to share his story, and the powerful story of so many others through his streaming platform Stream Moko. You’ll be motivated and inspired by his journey, and you will learn more about his partnership with none other than Fearlessly Made You!
Episode 23: A Day in the Life - The Fearlessly Made You Behind the Scenes Experience
Have you ever found yourself asking “what actually happens behind the scenes of Fearlessly Made You?” Well your question has been answered! In this episode of Fearlessly Made You sit down with host and Fearlessly Made You creator Kristie Tobias. Kristie walks you through the back story of how Fearlessly Made You came to be, introduces you to the magical crew that pulls it all together, and shares a BIG announcement! You won’t want to miss this wine-infused episode!
Episode 22: Passionately Pursuing your Dreams - An Executive Chef's Journey with Ed Lordman
There’s something magical that happens when you mix passion, drive and a true love for food, that magic is Executive Chef Ed Lordman. On the heels of Ed unveiling the new dinner menu at local Pensacola hotspot Polonza Bistro, we take a look back in time to Ed’s journey from a kid who realized his heart was in the kitchen, to an accomplished chef who is helping to guide kids just like him to realize their own passion. Join us as we learn from one of the best in the business how putting in the work and leaning into what you truly love can bring you to being able to share your art and your gifts with the world.
Episode 21: Revealing the Truth behind Mental Health - A Professional Athlete's Story with Josh Tobias
Ever wonder what happens when more than 1 Tobias are in a room together? Wonder no more! Kristie and her youngest brother go head to head in a virtual battle about who is truly the favorite sibling! Fearlessly Made You host Kristie Tobias invites her brother former professional Boston Red Sox baseball player Josh Tobias to this episode of Fearlessly Made You to discuss the honest reality of mental health in the professional athletics industry. Josh vulnerably discusses the unseen challenges of living up to expectations that may not be in the direction that will bring the greatest mental health to your life. Josh shares how his journey helped him be open and honest about the realities of his own mental health, step away from what wasn't bringing him the healing he needed and stepping into owning his identity. He walks us through the challenge of not allowing others to have the authority to put pressure on your life and your journey, but instead embracing who you are in this moment, in this space, and in this journey.
Episode 20: Simplifying your Life to Create Space with Kate Waldo Jones
Have you ever heard of Marie Kondo, the organization queen? She coined the key phrase "does it bring you joy? No? Then release it." Well let me introduce you to Kate Waldo Jones, the queen of organization and simplifying your life to live your best life. Kate's journey is a classic story that we all should hear. Kate took a chance and left a successful sales career to follow a path where she felt that a space needed to be opened that allows all of us to live a life that is meaningful powerful and less complicated. Kate and Fearlessly Made You host Kristie Tobias discuss how Kate identified that opening the doors for yourself could look different than how others have told you or envisioned it for you. She shares the reality that we all have the ability to own the space we create for ourselves, and to be the conduit for others who can only find their spaces through you.
Episode 19: These Are the Seasons of Our Lives with Bri Snellgrove
When sh*t hits the fan and everything you've worked for is hanging by a thread, sometimes it's important to shift gears to be honest and vulnerable to move yourself from an island to a space where asking for help becomes the strongest move you can make. Social Icon Agency CEO and Founder Bri Snellgrove talks with Fearlessly Made You host Kristie Tobias about embracing the peace in the uncertain chaotic moments, when things go completely off track from where you expected. Bri walks through how she built Social Icon Agency, staffed Social Icon Agency and ultimately released where Social Icon Agency was to where it needs to be now, so she could embrace not only her company's true potential, but her true potential. Bri guides us through the adage that it literally takes a village to realize your own potential and personal success.
Episode 18: Maximizing your Skillset with Focus and a Little Humor with John Hodgdon
If you have or are currently experiencing a moment in your life, when you realize the path you are on, is not the path that's allowing you to embrace who you could be, then you will love this episode of Fearlessly Made You. Fearlessly Made You host Kristie Tobias sits down with Alga Beer Company co-owner John Hodgdon to discuss how John went from an elite swimming instructor to a financial expert and co-owner of one of the most popular new breweries in Pensacola. John shares how he found the strength to step away from what he has always known to step into position that allowed him to maximize his skillset thus fulfilling his own purpose and career focus. John is also the king of dad jokes, so get ready to listen to excellent advice on leaning into your journey with a little "dad humor" tossed into the mix.
Episode 17: Intentionality Based Living from the Spa Queen, Desheri McClure
Mother of six, owner of successful downtown and Pensacola Beach salon, DESHI, and creator of skincare brand.
The DESHI brand specializes in creating peace, opening up purposeful safe spaces, and building intentionality into every step of our lives.
Desheri and Fearlessly made You host, Kristie Tobias walks through the vulnerable journey of Desheri losing her mother, and how her mom's legacy inspired her to own her fearless journey, embracing and respecting failure and cascading her legacy.
Peace, purpose, and intentionality are the 3 words that describe the essence that is Desheri McClure.
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Episode 16: Emboldening Your Personal Power with Mimi Jacks
Have you ever thought to yourself, can I actually get through this, and if so what does the other side look like? Well, this Fearlessly Made You episode is just for you! Podcast Host, Mimi Jacks, and Fearlessly Made You host, Kristie Tobias unpacks the story behind what has driven Mimi on her own journey of Emboldening her Personal Power–from personal trauma and her life story, to empowering others especially young women. Mimi, a single mother, and survivor of sexual assault takes us through her story when the unthinkable happens, choices are made to be a stronger version of herself than she ever knew existed.
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Episode 15: Embracing Your Whole Self with Hane
Connect with Kristie and Songwriter, Meditation Coach and NLP Practitioner Hane as they vulnerably discuss the journey of understanding and embracing your whole self. Hane transparently shares their journey through alignment, the honest dialogue and truth around being non-binary, and the impactful work they lead in the community around guiding people to not shy away from difficulties in life but to learn from them and utlize them as a catalyst for growth.
Episode 14: Stepping into Your Authenticity with Brad Sanders
Kristie and Gulf Coast Kid's House Public Relations and Events Manager Brad Sanders discuss the impact of building purpose by embracing our authenticity. Brad shares his passion for the work he does at Gulf Coast Kid's House, and how the mentors in his life have shaped his journey through advocacy and building relationships that connect to a strong impact in our community.
Episode 13: Leaning into the Grind with Jimmy O'Donovan and Tucker Massey
Join Kristie and Behind the Grind Podcast Hosts Jimmy O'Donovan and Tucker Massey as they discuss the hilarious and honest journey of being podcasters and entrepreneurs in the Pensacola community. Jimmy and Tucker share the comical yet powerful dialogue about their partnership as business owners, and break down the barriers of what it means to be ok with the uncomfortable moments that help lead to greater success.
Episode 12: Taking the Risk with Sydney Cuellar
Join Kristie and Ride Society Instructor, Sydney Cuellar, as they dive into the realities of Sydney's journey as a military wife and a new mom with goals to maintain her focus on driving health and wellness throughout the community. Sydney, "gets real," about the reality that sometimes our plans aren't always what's best for us or what we need, and it's important to open ourselves up to taking the risk of finding ourselves and owning our journey.
Episode 11: Empowering Your Voice with Dee Thompkins
Kristie and Huron Consulting Group Operations Leader for the Speaking Division Dee Thompkins break open the transparent conversation on the impact of embracing the voice for everyone especially as a black woman in our culture. Dee shares her journey as a mom to 2 young black boys, and how she has openly and honestly discussed why their voices are important, and how her voice has shaped and continues to grow the collaborative cultural dialogue we need to open up in the community.
Episode 10: Appreciating Unexpected Opportunities with Kaycee Lagarde
Kristie and City of Pensacola Public Information Officer (PIO), Kaycee Lagarde, discuss her journey from becoming a Nanny in Spain to being the communication lead for the City of Pensacola. Kaycee shares how embracing fear and uncertainty can produce the best reward, and how her journey and career have brought her to a place where she is able to share her skills in such an impactful way.
Episode 9: Owning Your True Fearless Existence with Mikia Carter
Kristie and Mikia walk through her journey of being 23 and diagnosed with breast cancer, how she battled through the trauma to thrive in a life that allows her to share her story with the world. Mika highlights how to embrace God's purpose and merge personal struggles into professional successes.
Episode 8: Stepping into Your Own Journey with Rachel Smith
Kristie and Brunch League Founder Rachel Smith talk about her journey from events planning in the wedding industry and the toll it eventually took on her body. She discusses the necessary shift in her career to building her own business and founding of the Brunch League by combining her passions of giving back to the community and enjoying a good glass of champagne over some delicious food.
Episode 7: Fostering a Cultural Revolution with Cedric Alexander
Kristie and Dr. Cedric Alexander discuss the authentic dialogue around cultural revolution within our country, and how we all have a responsibility to own and create space at our community table. Cedric dives into his background in law enforcement, the power behind having a seat at the table for cultural reform, and how to role model the leadership that we want emulated in our communities.
Episode 6: Supporting the Voice of Our Community with Beej Davis
Kristie and Community Advocate Beej Davis talk through the impact of supporting those whose voices have not been heard. Beej walks through his passion for opening himself up to learning what will bring him growth and development and connecting that growth to driving greater impact for the community.
Episode 5: Leaning into Fear with Jessica Jensen
Kristie and MyRightHandEvents owner Jessica Jensen discusses the reality of leaning into her journey. A mom at a young age, cancer survivor, accomplished dancer, and business owner, Jessica dives into how she has owned the journey of her life where doors were closed to her, but she didn't allow that to impact owning her success.
Episode 4: Owning Your Journey with a Little Bit of Wine with John McCorvey
Kristie and Casks and Flights Owner and Founder John McCorvey discuss the intricacies of building a black-owned wine business in the heart of Pensacola. They discuss John’s focus on balancing life as a father, entrepreneur and community business man, along with his joy of learning and loving the beauty that is wine culture.
Episode 3: Embracing Movement with Claire Campbell
Episode 2: Diversifying your Impact with Sid Williams–Heath
Kristie and Pensacola Cultural Center Executive Director Sid Williams-Heath discuss the impact of the arts and cultural diversity in small towns like Pensacola, Florida. They transparently discuss the realities of Sid’s plight to diversify what it means to embrace inclusivity and foster growth and development in all aspects of community life.