Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
Podcast Description
This show will fuel your fire within to make an impact in the world. It will ignite action to become aware of your untapped gifts, connect with causes close to your heart, and inspire you to take action to make a lasting impact. Brandi is a long-time advocate and fundraiser for a national non-profit and is dedicated to introducing you to stories of hope, resilience, and community from the pediatric cancer community and impact makers around the world that will inspire your purpose to make an impact.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of hope, resilience, and community involvement, especially within the pediatric cancer sphere. Episodes delve into topics such as creative therapies for children battling cancer, community-driven heart health awareness initiatives, and personal journeys of overcoming adversity. For instance, interviews may explore how music can raise heart health awareness or how innovative programs create joyful experiences for young cancer patients.
This show will fuel your fire within to make an impact in the world. It will ignite action to become aware of your untapped gifts, connect with causes close to your heart, and inspire you to take action to make a lasting impact. Brandi is a long-time advocate and fundraiser for a national non-profit and is dedicated to introducing you to stories of hope, resilience, and community from the pediatric cancer community and impact makers around the world that will inspire your purpose to make an impact.
In Epi 20 of Act to Impact, host Brandi DeVries sits down with Maggie Jackson, the reigning Mrs. California America 2025, TV host, and founder of Your Mind Matters — a movement dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
After losing her brother to suicide, Maggie transformed grief into purpose, building a platform that sparks conversations about emotional well-being, community support, and the importance of self-care. Together, Brandi and Maggie dive deep into motherhood, healing, and the power of sharing your story to remind others: your mind truly matters.
💬 This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and turning personal pain into a mission of hope and healing.
✨ Key Takeaways
- Maggie Jackson is the reigning Mrs. California America 2025, a mental health advocate, and creator of Your Mind Matters.
- Her advocacy was born from the loss of her brother to suicide and her own mental health journey.
- Your Mind Matters focuses on breaking stigma, promoting early education, and normalizing mental health conversations.
- Maggie partners with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to deliver “Ending the Silence” presentations in schools.
- She uses storytelling and children’s books like Grow Happy to teach kids how to “tend their minds like a garden.”
- As a mom, Maggie emphasizes the importance of therapy, journaling, gratitude, and community support.
- Setting intentions and knowing your values help guide meaningful action.
- Taking care of your mind is just as vital as taking care of your body.
🎧 Call to Action
If this episode reminded you that Your Mind Matters, help us spread this powerful message! 👉 Visit MaggieHJackson.com to learn more about Your Mind Matters.
Let’s keep igniting awareness, connection, and action — together.
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest Maggie Jackson
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