Tara is making MASSIVE change in the world of infertility in North Dakota. She is striving to not only support families who are struggling with infertility but also change laws. The amount of progress that she has made in her efforts with Everl

Episode 65: Annie Schlecht- Zen Sleep

Mar 10th, 2021 54m 45s

I mean, who hasn't found them awake at 3 am in the morning wishing they could fall asleep? I know I have! Annie Schlecht has the ability to help adults AND children with sleep hygiene. After talking with her, I utilized some of her recommendati

Episode 64: Jessica Rhodes- Fostering Hope

Mar 2nd, 2021 57m 50s

Guess who's back? Back again? Kelly's back! Tell your friends! Anyone else singing? After almost an entire year, Kelly and the Encouragers is back!!! So much has changed. I'm sure how/what the podcast will look like from here on out. But, I hav

Episode 63: Tracy Wilson- Embracing Vulnerability

Jul 23rd, 2020 52m 29s

I met Tracy on Instagram some time back. Since this time, I've enjoyed following her journey and getting to know her. Tracy had a challenging situation which lead her to remove herself from the role of helper to allow herself to receive help.

Episode 62: Evening of Encouragement- Brittany Schank

Jul 15th, 2020 15m 31s

Our next presenter at our Evening of Encouragement was my dear friend, Brittany Schank. Brittany has been a friend of the podcast from the very beginning. You may remember hearing from her on Episode 8 and Episode 13. I would absolutely recomm

Episode 61: Evening of Encouragement- Marnie Mohr

Jul 8th, 2020 24m 59s

This week's episode jumps right into hearing from one of our presenters at the Evening of Encouragement held in March 2020. Marnie shared her message- No, You're Not to Old to Go After a Dream or Clean Up Your Mess. Marnie is one of my favorite

Episode 60: Anna Robinson: Steps Towards Healing and Eradicating Racism in the Therapy Community

Jun 17th, 2020 46m 45s

Racism. We like to think that it doesn't exist anymore. I mean, it's 2020 right? Racism surely isn't continuing on, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, racism impacts so much of our daily lives that we often don't even acknowledge it. Anna reached o

Episode 59: Stacey Flowers- Finding Happiness in Hard Seasons

May 6th, 2020 1h 5m

I saw Stacey speak at the RISE Conference by Rachel Hollis. Previous to this experience, I had listened her TEDTalk. She has an absolutely unforgettable presence on stage. Here's the thing about Stacey. She doesn't just own her power on stage

Episode 58: Tanya J, Miller- Living Life Unapologetically on Purpose

Apr 29th, 2020 1h

How on earth do I summarize how my time with Tanya completely shifted my perspective and changed my life? I have NEVER met anyone in my life that I felt so aligned with in so many ways. I actually hung up and called a friend to share about the

Episode 57: Alexa Schumacher- Helping Your Children Learn Through the Montessori Method

Apr 22nd, 2020 42m 28s

What perfect timing! To be honest, I live in the middle of nowhere. There isn't even an option to have true internet here. I'm not kidding. This has made uploading the podcast and keeping socially distanced very problematic. Finally, I found a

Episode 56: Amanda Accioly- The Lux Way

Feb 27th, 2020 52m 38s

Amanda is personally responsibly for helping make the Kelly and the Encouragers process more efficient and effective. When I first met with Amanda, it was fascinating to see how her mind works. She has this amazing ability to find the bumps or

Episode 55: Matt Lewis- Finding Hope and Healing

Feb 19th, 2020 1h

I can't even being to describe my excitement over this episode. Matt Lewis has been a dear friend for over 18 years. While we haven't seen each other in some time and live in different states, we keep in touch. He always bring joy in life and

Episode 54- Anna Robinson: Self-care September- How to Give Yourself Grace Through Hard Seasons

Jan 29th, 2020 45m 31s

Anna is so real. I enjoyed our conversation so much and collected pieces of wisdom that she shared. She has a unique ability to give grace to herself and other through hard times. Anna's determination to complete Self-care September which rem

Episode 53- Melissa Fitzgerald: One Real Momma, Every body and everybody is worth dressing!

Jan 21st, 2020 1h 13m

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved my conversation with Melissa! Her vulnerability and truth sharing made me feel connected with her quickly. I'm still cheering her on and checking out her outfits from afar. Plus, she's a Midwest

Episode 52- Rachel Ballard: How to Like Your Husband

Jan 7th, 2020 1h

Rachel is one of my favorite fellow podcasters. Her podcast, How to Like Your Husband is amazing! She shares authentically about her own experiences with her husband and provides tangible steps to help you through your own challenges. Want to i

Episode 51- Brittany Schank: Make the most of your time!

Dec 31st, 2019 57m 4s

Happy New Year! In case you haven't heard everyone else and their brother talking about it, it's 2020. A whole new decade has started. Honestly, I don't get too wrapped up in the whole "new year" perspective. Every day is a new start! I was

Episode 50- Nicole Blanco: Beautiful art and beautiful heart

Dec 17th, 2019 59m 26s

I LOVED being able to sit down with Nicole Blanco to chat about her life, passions, and her desire to make the world a better place. Do you want to help make the world better AND give a family member a beautiful gift? Then, you want to head ov

Episode 49: Stephanie Steimer

Dec 10th, 2019 56m 13s

Stephanie so graciously agreed to join me on the podcast today. She shared the story of her son, Joey. His life has significantly impacted so many lives. It's a powerful reminder that our time on this earth doesn't determine our ability to m

Episode 48: Becky Allen

Nov 19th, 2019 1h 1m

This conversation!! It's hard to even put into words how profoundly impacted I am by Becky's story and heart. Her ability to truly take control of her life and win every single day is admirable. I know that you will love hearing from her and

Episode 47: Nicole McNelis

Nov 18th, 2019 1h 6m

You know when you hit road blocks and wonder why something isn't working? That's what happened with this episode. Technology decided to completely STOP working. Here's what I know about road blocks along my way. They are a good indication tha

Episode 46: Mandy B Anderson

Nov 12th, 2019 54m 9s

Mandy and I spent over two hours together. She is an absolute joy! I loved being able to hear about her desire to impact others and her ability to maintain such strength in the face of a life threatening illness. Mandy is an Encourager by hea

Episode 45: Ryan and Mariah

Oct 29th, 2019 57m 1s

Ryan and Mariah are my new favorite couple. Their desire to be parents and their vulnerability surrounding their journey is admirable. Even as a Social Worker, they taught me so much about the language surrounding Adoptions. Their ability to

Episode 43: Dr. Kristen Cain

Oct 22nd, 2019 47m 54s

I'm so excited to introduce you to Dr. Cain! I actually met her at a local fertility clinic. You will hear the story of why I ended up at a fertility clinic and learn from Dr. Cain. She is so knowledgeable about women's health and fertility.

Episode 42: Kristina Kinney

Oct 16th, 2019 1h 1m

I loved sitting down with Kristina. She is a dream chaser and a goal getter! I am so thankful that our paths crossed. Kristina took charge of her life and changed careers. She is someone who won't be tied down by society's expectations. And,

Episode 41: Jamie Trull

Sep 23rd, 2019 58m 18s

I LOVED my conversation with Jamie! We both have the "gift for gab" as she calls it. I could have talked to her for days. I love her desire to simplify business finances and educate business owners about efficient ways to operate. She makes i