Breaking Barriers: From the Marines to MMA | Kelsey DeSantis

Today we sit down with the remarkable Kelsey DeSantis—a Marine Corps veteran, MMA fighter, business entrepreneur, and mother. From her inspiring journey in the military to breaking barriers in combat sports, Kelsey shares candid insights about resilience, societal challenges, and the importance of values in parenting. This conversation is packed with humor, inspiration, and thought-provoking perspectives.   📌 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 0:23 - Meet Kelsey DeSantis: Background and Upbringing 1:46 - Joining the Marine Corps: Life Lessons and Influences 6:42 - Being a Woman in the Marines: Challenges and Strengths 10:58 - Transitioning from Military to Higher Education 15:34 - Gender Dynamics in Sports and MMA 20:11 - Parenting Challenges in Today's Society 27:16 - Social Media's Impact on Children 33:08 - School Security and Protecting Our Kids 36:33 - Justin Timberlake Marine Corps Ball Story 44:05 - Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Conversations   🔗 Connect with Kelsey https://www.instagram.com/kelseydesantis Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/thesidneygordon.podcast/ Follow Core Medical Group: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coremedhrt Website: ⁠https://www.coremedicalgrp.com #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #VeteranStories #CoreMedical