Unbreakable in the Storm: Leadership, Healing & the Power of Vulnerability with Olivia Nunn
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In this deeply moving and wisdom-packed conversation, Olivia Nunn opens up about the moments that nearly broke her—and the profound resilience, faith, and leadership lessons that rebuilt her life. From 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, to navigating identity loss, divorce, suicidal ideation, and rediscovering her feminine strength through pageantry, Olivia brings unmatched authenticity and clarity to what it means to become unbreakable.
This episode is a masterclass in vulnerability, leadership, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life one brave step at a time.
⭐️ Key Moments
🌟 The Power of Risking It All for Love & Life
Olivia unpacks her signature quote—“To have it all, you have to risk it all”—and how divorce, vulnerability, and rebuilding reshaped her relationship to love, identity, and success.
🌟 The Leadership Lie That Nearly Broke Her
She reveals the military-ingrained belief that asking for help equals weakness, and how carrying that pressure as a woman in a male-dominated field pushed her toward rock bottom.
🌟 Surviving the Storm: Her Rock Bottom & Road Back
Olivia shares the raw moment she planned her own death—and the divine intervention and phone call that changed everything.
🌟 Relearning Feminine Leadership Through Pageantry
From combat boots to 6-inch heels, Olivia explains how pageantry helped her reconnect to femininity and bring grace into her leadership style.
🌟 Veteran Leadership, Misconceptions & How to Support
She breaks down what civilian leaders often misunderstand about veterans—and simple, meaningful ways communities can support military families today.
Connect with Olivia Nunn
https://www.instagram.com/the_olivianunn
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