NEWSFLASH: You can do both.

Time and time again, I hear from incredible service members who feel pressured to choose between their military career and their personal passions. There’s a lingering stigma that says you shouldn’t pursue outside interests while on active duty — and I strongly disagree. Pursuing your passions doesn’t distract from your service, it strengthens it. It makes you a better leader, a more balanced human, and ultimately a stronger service member.

In this episode of the Why Not Do Both, I sit down with Dr. Corinne Devin, who proves exactly what multi-passionate leadership looks like in action. She shares how she built an exceptional Navy career while continuing to grow in other arenas that matter deeply to her.

Dr. Devin is a Navy Commander (now CAPT), orthodontist, public speaker, and dedicated volunteer currently stationed in Japan. Alongside her military and medical career, she is also a triple-crown beauty titleholder, earning major national and international titles including Ms. United States, Ms. Galaxy, Ms. Earth, and International Ms. She has balanced service and personal pursuits while also giving back, including serving as a keynote speaker at STEM conferences for the Department of Defense, inspiring more than 1,000 middle school girls across multiple countries.

Her message is powerful: being well-rounded isn’t a weakness, it’s a leadership advantage. Diverse passions build confidence, resilience, and impact.

Tune in to hear how pursuing your passions can actually make you a better leader and why you never have to choose just one path.

Originally aired: April 7, 2022

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IT'S SEASON 3 + YES, I'M STILL MISSUNDERTOOD. But, if I wasn't -- would I even need a podcast?? We all know I am the queen of being misunderstood, but on my first episode of Season 3, I want to teach you all exactly how I combat the judgment of others and keep myself confident and focused, or better yet, how to keep your EYE ON THE PRIZE, baby! 

If you constantly struggle with online or in-person bullies, criticism, or the contrasting opinions of others, then this episode is for you. Whether it's about my navy career, appearance, online platform, or just doing something different than most, I've learned that being different is OKAY + to stay focused using my "eyes."

E - embrace your best qualities and celebrate them. 

Y -  yesterday's negativity does not have to effect today's positivity. 

E - everyone's assumption of you does NOT have to be your truth. 

Tune in to see how you can make changes every day NOT to let the judgments of others effect the way you attack your life. Welcome back, listeners!! Grab your glass of wine or iced coffee and TUNE IN for another season of setting the record straight on all things #missunderstood!

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That's a wrap 2021!! That's right, it's time for another Finale of MissUnderstood + I'm wrapping up Season 2! It's hard to believe it's already time tof finish up another series + prepare for another. 

I call 2021 the year of the unexpected: I had a unexpected move across the country, career change, build a life in a new city, was challenged both personally + professionally, + grew from it all. It truly was 12 months of the unexpected, with new challenges every week, but looking back became one of the most transformative years of my adult life. 

In this episode, I'm breaking down how you'll grow for the unexpected too, how to handle it, and why change can be the best thing for you in these 5 steps:

1. Do the Scary Thing

2. Why Humility will make you Better

3. Remember your Purpose

4. Grow through what you GO through

5. Set Boundaries for yourself as you Continue to Build the life you Want!

At first, I was disappointed that season 2 only 15 new episodes of @missunderstood.podcast, but when I reflected on the year I just had, I'm dang proud of my focus + ability to continue balancing both. Even if it does mean 15 new episodes instead of 50. Here's to a BIG year ahead and a BIG year behind me. I can't wait to see you guys in 2022 + continue sharing this journey with you! Thank you to my amazing listeners and the thousands of you who continue to tune in! See you in Season 3!

Signing Off for Season 2, 

Kellie Rene

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How often do you feel criticized for your passions, hobbies, or your personality, sometimes just for being you? We get it. As women in the military, there’s often an unspoken pressure to constantly prove we belong. To prove we’re equals. To prove our worth. And sometimes, that pressure can make it feel like we have to tone down our personalities or hide parts of ourselves just to be taken seriously.

In this episode, Jackie and I sit down over coffee to talk about embracing the unique strengths we bring as women, no matter what career path we’re in. We share honest advice on how to lead with confidence while still staying true to who you are. As “influencers,” we also face plenty of criticism and negativity online from people who think we should change how we show up or share our stories. But we’ve learned that authenticity is far more powerful than fitting into someone else’s expectations.

Our goal with this conversation is to empower you to feel confident not just in or out of uniform, but in every passion you choose to pursue. Tune in to hear real conversations, tangible advice for handling the “haters,” and practical steps to help you step fully into your most authentic self in 2022.

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Are you engaged? A maid of honor? Mother of the Bride? And currently planning a wedding? STRESSFUL. Trust me, I know. Unless you were born into wealth or have been saving since birth, currently, you're probably panicking about the cost of the wedding. First of all: relax and enjoy the beginning of your engagement. Celebrate this time! But second, let's get down to business when you decide it's time to start planning and budgeting for your big day. In this episode, Author Jessica Bishop of "the Budget Savvy Bride" is joining us on the podcast to talk about priorities, cutting corners, how to find vendors, open bars, and more! She walks through what it means to make YOUR wedding day special without going into a ton of debt. If you're a bride to be, this is a must-listen. I loved this conversation and a future bride! Love her insight? Follow her on IG at @budgetsavvybride or check out her book on amazon.com.

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Do you often get frustrated when you measure you body? Do you find yourself in between sizes? Do you feel underrepresented in magazines or online? This is exactly what we’re attacking today: learning to embrace the skin you’re in + set aside societal standards. I first met Professional model Brittany Carel during the Sports Illustrated online swim search + instantly felt drawn to her body positivity, confidence, + transparency. She explains how she battled a series of scrutiny in the start of her career to be “smaller” or to tape at a specific size in order to “get serious work” in the industry. She later embraced her body, representing a size that’s in between industry size zero + curve. In today’s episode, she’s teaching you how to not listen to the criticism of others + find happiness in your own skin while still chasing your dreams.

Want to know more about Brittany, here’s her background “Hi I'm Brittany, 25 from South Fl now living here in LA. I'm a professional model, and actress I've been working 10 years in the Miami, New York and LA markets.I work to inspire others, to make others feel good about themselves in their own skin. I represent the in-between model size or what I like to call happy medium. I want young girls to feel good about their body. My goal is to promote a healthy body image in the media.”

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The LITERAL queen is on the podcast this week: reigning Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier. She’s unique, smart, authentic, sassy, + not afraid to stay true to herself. When I watched Camille win Miss America back in December 2019, she truly stuck out to me because of her ingenious science demonstration on stage — something that had never been done before in pageant history. Since, I’ve followed her on social media in awe of her relatability + drive. Tune in to hear how she won (on her first try ever !!), who has supported her, how she’s stays authentic, + why being a queen is not really about the crown. // (bio provided by MissAmerica.Org) Camille Schrier, 24, grew up In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, before moving to Virginia to pursue her undergraduate degrees. In 2018, Camille graduated with honors from Virginia Tech with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University.In June of 2019, Camille was named Miss Virginia after breaking from tradition to perform the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide” as her onstage talent. Her unique talent performance and focus on women in STEM has sparked a positive reaction of inclusivity for the program as a whole. Camille’s story has been shared with hundreds of children and viewed by millions. She can be seen on national and international media outlets including The Today Show, Talk Stoop, CNN, BBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, Inside Edition, The Weather Channel, Southern Living, Canada’s CTV, Germany’s RTL, and many more.On December 19, 2019, Camille earned the job of Miss America 2020 after competing live on NBC from Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.

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If you’re not using social media to extend your message, market your Brand, streamline your message, + ultimate monetize — are you even using it right? What are your goals on social media? Ashley + I are diving into why + how you can use your social media more strategically. Ashley is a former Miss Virginia USA, entrepreneur, + social media strategist who teaches women all accross the country how to nail down their brand + messaging on social media.In this episode, Ashley + I are discussing how to build goals on social media, how to create a strategic Instagram bio, why authenticity is the most important tool to utilize + where to start. (Note: this episode was recorded in February when I was still living in Los Angeles) ———-Love hearing from Ashley? Ig: @ashweeamanda @socialbyashley

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How many times in your life have you failed? Maybe you got last place in a race? Maybe you failed a test? Maybe you didn’t get into the school you wanted, or was fired from a job you liked, OR maybe you placed runner-up in a pageant instead of winning? Typically, we fail + think life is over but then after a significant amount of time later you look back + think “if that hasn’t happened ALL of this great stuff wouldn’t have come from it.” That’s exactly what I’m talking about on the podcast today with my best friend, sister, model, + 3x 1st RUNNER-Up at Miss Ohio USA, Mariah Payne. Mariah has faced constant rejection both personally, professionally as a model, + in the pageant world. A self proclaimed “biggest looser,” Mariah talks all about why her “failures” have really made her a winner. Tune into hear how overcoming your failure leads toward growth, maturity, self development, resilience, + confidence.———————-Love Mariah? Find her on Instagram at @mariah_danyale!

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Spoiler: there’s no perfect way to date — but there are ways you’re making it 10x harder on yourself without even realizing it. After years of being single in the city (very Carrie Bradshaw coded, just with more reality checks and fewer designer closets), Kellie started noticing patterns in her dating life: the overgiving, the overthinking, the accepting-the-bare-minimum, the “maybe he’ll change” energy. And once she stopped blaming dating apps and started changing her own approach? Everything shifted.

Now married, Kellie is giving the honest big-sister dating advice every woman actually needs to hear. In this episode, she breaks down the habits that quietly sabotage your dating life — weak boundaries, inconsistency, ignoring red flags, trying to “win” emotionally unavailable men — and what to do instead if you want healthier, more aligned relationships.

Kellie helps women stop settling for confusing situationships and start dating with confidence, standards, and intention. Because the truth is: being “chill” doesn’t get you chosen. Knowing your worth, communicating clearly, and protecting your peace does.

No fluff. No pretending. No “rules” that make women feel small. Just real mindset shifts, dating profile tips, confidence boosts, and honest conversations that actually change the way you date. If you’re tired of repeating the same cycles and wondering why dating feels so draining, this episode is your wake-up call, bestie.

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