EP170: Finding Purpose Through People And Rugby with Kelly Romano

<p>On this episode of &quot;Into the Unknown&quot; Jeremy Swick sits down with Kelly Romano to explore how rugby, education, and a passion for helping others have shaped her journey. Kelly shares how discovering rugby at Illinois State University became the foundation for a lifelong connection to the sport, leading her to become a player, coach, referee, and advocate for creating more opportunities for girls and athletes of all abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Outside of rugby, Kelly is a teacher of the blind and visually impaired and a certified orientation and mobility specialist, helping others build confidence, independence, and recognize their own potential. Jeremy and Kelly discuss the power of community, taking chances, creating a sense of belonging, and Kelly’s mission to help people feel worthy, supported, and connected to their purpose.</p><p></p><p>Follow Us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pod.intotheunknown">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pod.intotheunknown">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - Into the Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Kelly Romano:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachkellyromano/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@thecoachkellyromano</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wabashrugby/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@wabashrugby @carmel_rugby </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/circlecitytempests/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@circlecitytempest</a></p><p>LinkedIn: https:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-romano-239668345/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">//www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-romano-239668345/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Anderson Women&#39;s Rugby Scholarship:</p><p><a href="https://bold.org/scholarships/anderson-womens-rugby-scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bold.org/scholarships/anderson-womens-rugby-scholarship/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free &quot;Jump Start to Podcasting Guide&quot; or reach out!<a href="https://mailchi.mp/swickmedia/x1dfga8wke">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p>