What if one of the most important roles you'll ever have isthe one nobody sees? In this episode, Kellie sits down with Jessica Cunningham, military spouse, mom of four, content creator, and co-founder of the viral social media platform @theCaptandJess, for a candid conversation about marriage, motherhood, militarylife, identity, and finding purpose in unexpected seasons. As the wife of a retired Navy SEAL, Jessica opens up about the realities of supporting a career that often demands sacrifice, endures uncertainty and deployments, and requires constant transitions, all while carrying the weight of family life behind the scenes. She shares what it's really like to be married to someone whose profession demands so much while still building a life, identity, and purpose of your own.But this conversation goes far beyond military life.Over what feels like a happy hour conversation between two women navigating ambitious lives, Kellie and Jessica discuss reinvention, supportive partnerships, motherhood, content creation, balancing dreams with family responsibilities, and how "doing both" continues to evolve throughdifferent seasons of life. In this episode, you'll learn:-What life is really like as a Navy SEAL spouse-How to support your partner's dreams without losing yourself-Why every season of life requires a different definition of success-How military spouses build resilience, leadership, and community-The importance of having a partner who supports your growth-Why reinvention is often a sign of growth, not failure-How to embrace the chapter you're in instead of constantly chasing the next oneJessica also shares how an unexpected viral video launched a thriving social media platform, why she believes military spouses should stop saying they're "just" spouses, and how she learned to fully embrace each season of life, from politics and event marketing to motherhood, military life, entrepreneurship, and beyond. At its core, this episode feels less like an interview and more like two women catching up over happy hour, sharing the honest realities of marriage, military life, motherhood, ambition, reinvention, and what it means to build a life you're proud of, even when it doesn't look exactly as you planned. Show Notes ~ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptandjess/ Jessica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessicateevb/ 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! #DoBoth Disclaimer: Views and opinions are personal and do not reflect that of the DOD/DOW.
