In this episode, Kayla sits down with her fellow "bangs queen" and absolute powerhouse, Jasmine Fondrisi. Jasmine holds an MBA, has a background in television broadcasting and acting, and currently serves as Miss Indiana South. But beyond her impressive resume, Jasmine is a woman on a mission to help others "live life on fire” through her Violet’s Victory Foundation initiative.

Following her sister’s sudden brain tumor diagnosis in February 2025, Jasmine’s family was thrown into a whirlwind of medical information and a challenging recovery process that required her sister to relearn how to walk and talk. Out of that trial, Jasmine founded Violet’s Victory Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting patients and caregivers walking this incredibly difficult path.

Tune in as Kayla and Jasmine dive deep into the mental grit required for physical rehabilitation, essential resources for medical caregivers, the electric energy of Dance Marathons, and how to maintain hope and flourish even in the midst of life's heaviest health battles.

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

The Sudden Shift: Navigating the emotional whirlwind of a sudden, life-altering medical diagnosis within a family.

Caregiver Resources: Essential networks, support systems, and advice for families trying to process overwhelming medical information.

Violet’s Victory Fund: How Jasmine’s foundation and their partnership with Norton Children’s Hospital are providing financial relief and emotional light to families.

Two Truths & A Lie: Find out if Jasmine really got called adorable by John Corbett, outgrew her food allergies, or got her start running at Disney!

💡Support The Mission:

You can directly impact the lives of children and families fighting pediatric brain tumors.

Click Here to Donate to Violet’s Victory Fund (https://p2p.onecause.com/violetsvictory/donate?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio)

Connect With Jasmine:

Instagram: @JasmineFondrisi (https://www.instagram.com/JasmineFondrisi) & @MissIndianaSouth.IN (https://www.instagram.com/MissIndianaSouth.IN)

Connect With Kayla:

Instagram: @ChooseHealthMAO @MissNortheastIN

Website: www.operationflourish.com

If this story inspired you, please share this episode with someone who needs a reminder of strength today, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! See you next Thursday!

Welcome back to Season 4 of Operation Flourish! After an intentional pause following two major knee surgeries, host Kayla Myers is back to share a vulnerable look into a season she never planned for. Moving from competitively Spartan Racing to relearning how to walk and spin a bike pedal, Kayla had to confront the trap of wearing "busy" as a badge of honor.

In this episode, Kayla shares how a forced slowdown taught her to give herself permission to rest, heal, and choose herself. If you are currently navigating a season of physical, mental, or emotional recovery, this episode is your reminder that you aren't falling behind, you are rebuilding your foundation.

Key Takeaways:

The "Never Enough" Trap: Uncoupling your personal worth from constant hustle and productivity.

The Truth About Saying Yes: Why overextending to others means saying no to yourself.

The #ChooseHealth Pillars in Recovery: How Kayla reframed movement, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and boundaries to heal holistically from the inside out.

Presence Over Pressure: Shifting mindsets ahead of the Miss Indiana competition to prioritize sustainability over speed, and purpose over perfection.

Connect With Kayla:

Reach out via DM or email to connect, or let me know what you want to hear next!

Instagram: @ChooseHealthMAO @MissNortheastIN

Website: www.operationflourish.com

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs permission to slow down today.

In this transformative conversation, Morgan Mohler, Miss Midwest, bravely opens up about the deeply personal adversities and life-altering challenges she's faced – from profound grief and loss to unexpected physical setbacks. She takes us back to the moments that ignited her passion to not just survive, but to truly flourish, and how this raw experience became the very spark for her groundbreaking platform of Living L.IF.E. Limitless.

Morgan breaks down her powerful "L.I.F.E." framework:

• L - Learn

• I - Imagine

• F - Focus

• E - Earn

Plus, Morgan shares details about her incredible resources – her "Living Limitless" journal, her podcast, and her documentary.

If you've ever felt held back by circumstances or self-doubt, this episode is a must-listen. Morgan's story is a testament to the power of resilience, and her framework provides the roadmap to a life filled with purpose and potential. Tune in to be inspired and equipped with actionable steps to live your L.I.F.E. Limitless!

Connect with Morgan:

Instagram: @missmidwestmn2025

https://msha.ke/morganmohler2022

https://morganmohler.com/