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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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.
PWRD by Purpose with Brandi DeVries inspires you to discover the purpose within you to create a meaningful impact in the world. Through inspiring stories of service and impact, Brandi shares conversations with changemakers and everyday individuals who are using their gifts to make a difference. Discover your purpose through the ACT Method: become AWARE of your potential, CONNECT with opportunities to serve, and TAKE ACTION to create lasting impact.
In this inspiring episode of Act to Impact, Brandi DeVries sits down with Madison Nero, a young impact maker, pageant competitor, and founder of Ever After, to explore how her personal experiences shaped her passion for empowering others.
Madison shares how makeup became a creative escape during a difficult childhood and eventually transformed into a tool for self-expression, storytelling, and connection. Through her workshops and masterclasses, including her work with Worth More Nation, Madison creates safe spaces where young women can embrace their stories, discover their worth, and recognize their inner strength.
Together, Brandi and Madison explore the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and how our most difficult experiences can inspire us to make a difference in someone else's life.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How Madison transformed a challenging childhood experience into a source of creativity and confidence.
- Why makeup can be a tool for storytelling, self-expression, and empowerment.
- How safe spaces and community support can help people heal and feel less alone.
- The importance of recognizing your worth beyond your appearance or past.
- How you can use your unique gifts and experiences to inspire others.
💛 Are you inspired to take action? Approach life with an open heart, educate themselves about autism, and support initiatives that foster inclusivity and understanding.
Take action and make an impact on a child affected by childhood cancer. Support the much-needed funding for childhood cancer by making a donation NOW to CCRF!
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and former Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest Madison Nero.
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