Become the Woman You Needed to See: Leadership, Visibility & Refusing to Play Small (ft. Angelena Garland, U.S. Army Captain)

What if the dreams you thought were “too big” were actually preparing you for your purpose all along? In this episode, Kellie interviews Angelena C. Garland, Army Captain, leader, mentor, and social media brand ambassador, for a conversation about ambition, identity, leadership, and refusing to shrink yourself to fit someone else’s expectations.Angelena opens up about almost not joining the Army at all, and how one recruiter changed everything simply by speaking to her like a person, not a number. She reflects on being a young woman with dreams of modeling, leadership, visibility, and impact, and how, despite those around her doubting her, the Army became the vehicle that aligned with all of those goals rather than limiting them. Angelena shares how ignoring a high school boyfriend who told her she couldn't pursue her dreams changed the course of her life, and why the right partner supports your growth instead of limiting your potential.Angelena also shares her journey from enlisted Soldier to Army officer through the Army’s Green to Gold program and ROTC, eventually graduating Summa Cum Laude and becoming a respected leader in public affairs. But beyond rank and accolades, one of the most powerful parts of her story is how she has consistently shown up online since 2013 as her full self: bold, feminine, ambitious, beautiful, disciplined, and deeply rooted in service.In a world that often tells women they must choose between professionalism and personality, Angelena’s story challenges that entirely. She talks about why representation matters, why women need to SEE women leading in these spaces, and how using the gifts God gave you should never be something you apologize for.This episode is about purpose, visibility, supportive relationships, faith, leadership, and becoming the person you needed to see.Show Notes ~Connect with Angelena: https://www.instagram.com/iam_angelena/?hl=enPost Referenced in the show:https://www.instagram.com/p/DX-HHDgiaCT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Enjoyed this episode? Visit kelliesbrocchi.com and follow Kellie ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ! Loved the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doboth.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Leave a review and share what you learned—we love to hear from you! #DoBothDisclaimer: Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect that of the DOD/DOW.