Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: True connection turns empathy into energy. Action Prompt: Donate an item or volunteer for a local drive. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every episode of Act...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: Sometimes the most impactful thing you can give is your time. Action Prompt:  Put down the phone and any distraction. Spend time fully present with someone today. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. I...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: You can be the connection between someone in need and someone who can help. Action Prompt: Share a nonprofit’s post or event on your social media. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: The people around you shape your mission. Action Prompt: Reach out to someone who inspires you to do good. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every episode of A...

Send us Fan Mail Focus: You’re not in competition; you’re part of a collective mission. Action Prompt: Cheer on someone doing good in your community. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every ep...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: One action inspires another and that’s how change multiplies. Action Prompt: Tell one person about a cause you care about. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch ev...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: When your heart beats for others, impact begins. Action Prompt: Identify one cause that moves you deeply. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every episode of Ac...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: Gratitude grounds and refuels your mission. Action Prompt: Write down 5 things you’re thankful for — big or small. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every epis...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: There’s no such thing as too small a light in the dark. Action Prompt: Compliment or encourage someone who needs it today. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch ev...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: Your story can inspire someone else’s healing or hope. Action Prompt: Share one lesson you’ve learned this year with a friend. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watc...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: Purpose isn’t a destination — it’s energy that fuels you daily. Action Prompt: Choose one word that will guide your December. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: You don’t need a perfect plan — just a willing heart. Action Prompt: Do one small act of kindness today. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries Watch every episode of Act...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: Your purpose is born where your passion meets a need. Action Prompt: Ask yourself: “What breaks my heart that I feel called to fix?” Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devrie...

Send us Fan Mail Action Thought: You already have everything you need to make an impact. Action Prompt: Write down 3 gifts, skills, or passions that light you up. Subscribe and Follow Act to Impact: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025. STAY CONNECTED. IG: instagram.com/brandi.devries W...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries sits down with Roger Devine: co-founder of NorthWorld and the force behind the award-winning SchoolAuction.net platform. Roger brings his years of software and nonprofit experience, having personally chaired more than 30 fundraising auctions and supported thousands of organizations—from PTAs to churches to grassroots...

Send us Fan Mail In Epi 20 of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries sits down with Maggie Jackson , the reigning Mrs. California America 2025 , TV host, and founder of Your Mind Matters — a movement dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. After losing her brother to suicide, Maggie transformed grief into purpose, building a platform that sparks conversations about emotional well...

Send us Fan Mail Host, Brandi DeVries, reflects on a milestone year. From launching her podcast to representing Minnesota on the Mrs. International stage, Brandi opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned while wearing the crown and beyond it. She shares how her journey evolved from pageantry into purpose, the global reach of Act to Impact , and the moments that reminded her...

Send us Fan Mail This is what happens when one woman’s calling collides with her passion for impact. In this episode, host Brandi DeVries sits down with Dr. Kennedy Garcia—better known as the Spiritual Boss Chick —to explore her journey from tech leader to transformational strategist and seven-time pageant titleholder. Kennedy is the founder of the REIGNWell Institute and creator of the Dream Scho...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries sits down with Curtis Vallier , founder of BattleCorn Packages and host of The Childhood Cancer Perspective podcast. After losing his daughter Jaycee to a rare brain cancer at just eight years old, Curtis and his family transformed unimaginable grief into action. Through care packages, fundraising, advocacy, and story...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine facing moments so frightening that even the smallest spark of joy makes all the difference. That’s what Beth Dorsing’s son Andrew discovered during his many hospital stays while battling a congenital heart defect. After losing Andrew at just six years old, Beth and her family transformed their grief into generosity by creating Andrew’s Bravery Box —a nonprofit that has del...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries sits down with Samantha Youngren, special education teacher, advocate, and founding state director of North Dakota Miss Amazing . Samantha shares how her journey in pageantry led her to get engaged in a platform that empowers young women with disabilities to find their voice, build confidence, and step into their gre...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 14 of Act to Impact , Brandi DeVries sits down with Rob Keisacker, a dedicated childhood cancer advocate and founder of Ian's Thumbs Up Fund. Rob opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his son Ian and how that tragedy transformed into a powerful drive to support other families navigating the pediatric cancer journey. From organizing large-scale events like Voices...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 13 of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries sits down with Tracy Perlman , someone who is true force for good in the Twin Cities. With a heart for service and unmatched networking savvy, Tracy shares her journey from a successful career in television news to raising over $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and passionately advocating for ALS research and therap...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of Act to Impact , host Brandi DeVries speaks with Amanda Sullivan , a devoted childhood cancer advocate and mother to Izzy, a survivor of a germ cell yolk sac tumor diagnosed at just one year old. Amanda shares her family's emotional journey—from diagnosis to treatment to celebrating survivorship milestones. Through heartfelt storytelling, Amanda explores the r...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11 of Act to Impact , Brandi DeVries sits down with Lydia , a dedicated mentor, advocate, and changemaker for young women. Lydia opens up about the loss of her mother, how she turned grief into growth, and how she found purpose through mentorship. Their conversation explores the power of consistent support, the beauty of informal mentorship moments, and how pageantry ha...