How We Survived Plebe Summer: Tips, Tricks, & Traumas (ft. USNA Roommate, BFF, & USMC Major Jackie Barnum Fox)

In the next special edition of "NAVY WEEK," Why Not Do Both brings back one of the most requested episodes (ep 114) from Kellie’s former show MissUnderstood. You asked, and Kellie answered!In this highly anticipated conversation, Kellie sits down with her #1 most-requested guest, Jackie Barnum Fox, to share never-before-heard memories, challenges, and personal preparation tips from their journey into Plebe Summer 2010 at the U.S. Naval Academy.Jackie Barnum Fox was Kellie’s roommate during Plebe Summer—and all four years at the Academy. The two have remained best friends ever since, with Jackie recently standing by Kellie’s side as her Maid of Honor. In this heartfelt and candid discussion, Kellie and Jackie revisit their biggest shocks, hardest moments, and most meaningful takeaways from that strenuous eight-week rite of passage.Plebe Summer serves as a crucial initiation for incoming freshmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, testing them mentally, physically, and emotionally while preparing them for the demanding academic and military environment that follows. Through discipline, teamwork, and resilience, plebes begin their transformation into future naval leaders—an experience both Kellie and Jackie reflect on with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.Show Notes ~Instagram: @jackiee.barnum Find a mentor: https://www.mentorsinservice.org/Disclaimer: Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect that of the DOD.Enjoyed this episode? Check out kelliesbrocchi.com and follow me on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kellie.sbrocchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Loved the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doboth.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? Leave a review and let me know what you learned—I'd love to hear from you! #DoBoth⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok