S1 Ep6: You Are Unbreakable
Brittany Sinich is not just an average 25 year old girl, but the Founder and CEO of the Unbreakable Organization and an educator. From a young age, Brittany was fascinated with the world of education. She always enjoyed raising funds for charities, playing the role of “teacher” to her stuffed animals, and working many summers with kids. Brittany knew that she wanted to inspire students to use their voices one day through English.
On February 14, 2018, Brittany survived a school shooting that devastated the small town of Parkland, Florida. Brittany knew that she needed help healing, which brought her to therapy with a psychologist. When recalling the traumatic moments of that day, her therapist asked her how she felt while with her students in that moment. Brittany looked at her therapist and said “unbreakable,” without thinking twice. Since then, she has found power through the word unbreakable, and uses this word as a mantra to help in her own healing.
In early March, I had the most amazing privilege to help Brittany and her team with creating a mural for their safe space at a local high school in Lake Mary. It was beyond rewarding, touching, and definitely something I will always remember. Brittany even pulled me aside at the end of our project and gifted me a bracelet that said, “Becoming”, as she believed it was a word that would help me grow. She was so right and I get emotional even thinking about this genuine, kind, selfless woman. She works wonders.
In this episode, we went over LOTS of topics, including the exciting news of her going to teach middle school this upcoming year! I asked what she was looking forward to most and Brittany shared so many beautiful words and feelings. We dove into the topic of her bond with her students, how she loves watching them succeed in their endeavors (including Julia from @colorfull.cakes) and how they utilized social media and marketing on their own! I even got to hear the behind the scenes on her Ted Talk (which is linked below) for you to listen to. (Warning: May need tissues because I sure did.)
We got to talk about what prompted her move, fresh starts and wanting to give her sweet pup (Reesey) a yard! She already feels more productive and creative due to her home.
Brittany is a lover of mental health, just as I am, and she has actually helped me through some of my healing of my own through her inspiring acts and loving ways. Her dedication to help others is so apparent and she truly is an inspiration to many. I hope she can now be one of your inspirations as well, being able to guide you and uplift you through your daily life.
Enjoy this beautiful human and remember to find the light and sun in all situations.
You are unbreakable friends.
xo, Shelby