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Transforming Pain into Purpose: Gracie Kilma’s Story of Resilience and Advocacy

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Show Description: Join us this week as we sit down with the incredible Gracie Kilma, a collegiate athlete and founder of the Green Glow Project. Gracie shares her journey from facing the pressures of being a student-athlete to creating a not-for-profit organization aimed at preventing SIDS after losing her brother Knox to the syndrome. Listen in as she discusses navigating grief, her family's resilience, and her passion for making a difference. This episode also delves into the challenges faced by college freshmen and offers insightful advice for those transitioning into university life. Don't miss this heartwarming and motivational conversation filled with valuable lessons and a powerful message about turning pain into purpose.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

00:39 Founding the Green Glow Project

04:23 Impact of Knox's Passing

09:39 Navigating College Life as a Student Athlete

15:05 Advice for Future Collegiate Athletes

18:46 Family Relationships and Moving Away

24:00 Future Goals and Ambitions

26:29 SIDS Awareness and Final Thoughts

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Show Description: Join us this week as we sit down with the incredible Gracie Kilma, a collegiate athlete and founder of the Green Glow Project. Gracie shares her journey from facing the pressures of being a student-athlete to creating a not-for-profit organization aimed at preventing SIDS after losing her brother Knox to the syndrome. Listen in as she discusses navigating grief, her family's resilience, and her passion for making a difference. This episode also delves into the challenges faced by college freshmen and offers insightful advice for those transitioning into university life. Don't miss this heartwarming and motivational conversation filled with valuable lessons and a powerful message about turning pain into purpose.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

00:39 Founding the Green Glow Project

04:23 Impact of Knox's Passing

09:39 Navigating College Life as a Student Athlete

15:05 Advice for Future Collegiate Athletes

18:46 Family Relationships and Moving Away

24:00 Future Goals and Ambitions

26:29 SIDS Awareness and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

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