FANgals with Kelly Kix

"Your life will change the moment you stop people pleasing, bending your boundaries and hoping that everyone will like you."  In this episode, Kelly Kix and Heather Petri explore the topics of people pleasing and boundaries in intimate relationships, friendships and professional / business relationships.  Find them on social media: Twitter: @KellyKix / @LifesADiscoBall Instagram: @KixPhoto / @LifesADiscoBall Web: KellyKix.com / HeatherPetri.com

"I used to think I was overreacting. Now I realize it was just a normal reaction to an abnormal amount of bullshit." Kelly Kix it this week with writer, speaker and coach Heather Petri. The gals walk through what it means to "Hold Space" in conversation and relationships. This can be applied to all types of relationships (personal and professional).  Kelly and Heather explore the concept that we are deeply feeling people living in a messy world. Giving examples relating to everything from the pandemic to politics to current events in the news cycle (Gabby Petito).  Also discussed in this weeks episode: News Cycle - Our friends who work IN the News can't decide to "Turn it Off", they take in more than we do and it must be mentally and emotionally exhausting Friendships and Sharing Struggles Grief and Grieving - Reaching Out, Authenticity Upcoming Sporting Events (Heather Loves Gopher Tailgating!)

In this episode, Kelly Kix it/ with writer, speaker and coach Heather Petri.  Kelly recently posted to twitter "Sometimes I feel like being such a dreamer is a massive curse." With so many thoughts, ideas and dreams it's easy to get distracted.  Build out your dreams like a Business or Strategy Plan How big is the dream? How many parts to the dream? Can you execute on the dream? Is there room for expansion and growth?  Build out your next steps, know what you need (this allows you the ability to tap into your network to ask for help) Join Forces to see your dreams through Plan working sessions with like minded people  Builds energy and excitement to remain focused share skills, resources and professional circles Stronger together, socialize and bounce ideas The ladies also dive into additional topics of empowerment and the strength that comes with aging/maturing (aka turning 40) that allows us to remove the layers of armor that built up over time allowing us to reclaim our life and identity. #SelfLove #SelfWorth #SelfEsteem #Passion Descriptions are limited in characters, listen to the podcast to hear more! To learn more about booking Heather for personal coaching or speaking engagements go to HeatherPetri.com

Kelly Kix is joined by Andrea Yoch, President and Co-Founder of Minnesota Women's Soccer to chat about how women's soccer in Minnesota is making history TODAY!   The ladies also dive into the importance of empowering women and to never limit ourselves. Dream Big. Make it happen. We are stronger together!  First Women's Team in the United States to be Community Owned  Community Shares Go On-Sale TODAY!! (Tuesday, August 31st) at 8:00 am at www.mnwoso.com Minimum Investment $100 for four shares, making it accessible for for everyone Community Owners will vote on name, logo, branding, representation on the seven member board, etc. Learn about the timeline of events to May 2022 - when Minnesota is joining USL W League Sign up for the newsletter, follow social media Limited Edition inaugural merchandise available now at the MN State Fair or online at www.mnwoso.com The ladies also take time to talk about: Don't Limit Yourself Empowering Women Powerful Partnerships Equal Pay Valuing Yourself and Others (Skills, Knowledge, Ideas, etc.)  Building a Brand and Telling the Story The Importance of a Solid Foundation of Support Mentorship and Networking The very first event at US Bank Stadium, was a record setting sold-out 64,101 International Champions Cup event Wiffle Wars at CHS Field ACES - Athletes Committed to Educating Students #Independent #Empower #Women #Community #Soccer #Minnesota #DreamBig #Sports  #StrongerTogether #EqualPay #Respect #StrongWomen #Kindness #ActiveLearning #Socialize #StPaul #Minneapolis #TwinCities 

Kelly Kix it this week with Dawn Bryant, who dives into her life's biggest goal of making a mark; not by having a light shown upon herself, but by seeing other people find the light within themselves and shining bright.  This goal is achieved through the variety of ways Dawn inspires others and touches the lives of people she meets every day. There is also a ribbon that weaves through her life that continues to remind her of the importance of living big.  Tracie McBride was Dawn's teenage BFF and was abducted from her military post while Dawn was on the phone with her in 1995. The last thing she heard her friend say was, "I can't right now, I'm on a long distance phone call..." the line went dead. The next day, Dawn learned from Tracie's mom that Tracie was missing. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies visited Dawn and flew her to the Army base. Days later, they found Tracie's body. Dawn walks us through her experience, shares stories of Tracie, navigates some of the grief and guilt. Expresses the importance of focusing not on the what if's, but on the what now... live out her life filled with light, stepping forward and keep momentum shining light into others lives from the inside (see that full circle into Dawn's biggest life goal). The gals also chat about other great topics including: The "Magical Red Door" aka Bodies by Burgoon that started Dawn down the path of her wellness transformation. Wellness is more than physical fitness, it is also mental fitness. Dawn was featured in People magazine in 2013 for her physical transformation of losing over 100 lbs, but more powerful was the mental transformation from within. The world looks at physicality, but often overlooks that mental health manifests itself in the shape of our body (emotional eating or not eating, etc.). We need to address wellness as a way of life.  Delicious Cooking! "Sweat Minnesota" / "Sweat United" - Collaboration is more powerful than competition. We are stronger together.  Callie, the adorable Jack Russell Terrier (is it even a podcast if we don't talk about fur-babies).

Grab your ear buds, slip on your walking shoes and listen in as Kelly Kix welcomes back writer, speaker and coach Heather Petri for a discussions around a variety of relevant topics including:  Dating, Dating Apps, Relationships, Hook-ups,  Body Image, Appearance, Self Worth, Judgements, Shame Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Expectations Showing Up As You Are and Giving Yourself Grace Connections: Surface Level vs Deep & Meaningful Learn more about Heather at www.HeatherPetri.com or on social media @LifesADiscoBall

FanGals is excited to be back after a beautiful mid summer break! Kelly Kix welcomes back Lindsay Guentzel to chat it up about recent summer road trips and traveling; the excitement and anxiety that comes with the lead up and return home from traveling with tips to maximize the excitement while minimizing the anxiety.  Being our "best self" or a different us while on vacation vs when we return home. How do we continue to be that same person we love when we return home.  The gals also dive into an emotional conversation surrounding grief and loss, but in a more non traditional sense of grieving and loss. The grief of lost opportunities and the grief of letting go of friendships. Knowing when a broken relationship is worth saving, reaching out to connect. Allowing people to show up for you in times of need.  We end the episode with gratitude for what this podcast has done, brought together some incredible people for deeper and different conversations to be shared much broader than would have been if FanGals didn't exist. Grateful for everyone who has been a guest, a supporter and listener along the way and those who are yet to come! Thank you!

Kelly Kix welcomes Lindsay Guentzel, former radio producer / host who is now a food writer and can be seen on a variety of TV shows whipping up delicious goodies!  Lindsay walks through the inspiration behind one of her recent writings "Languishing About". Being busy, doing stuff. But not feeling fulfilled, motivated or thriving. Especially this feeling as we begin stepping out from the pandemic; asking ourselves "did I do enough, what did I accomplish".  Kelly and Lindsay also discuss the topics of overall mental health, being dreamers, feeling fulfilled, "strong vs. skinny", dating, the struggles and frustrations associated with dating a guy with the classic "Peter Pan Syndrome", unfair judgements towards "the other woman", choosing to leave a relationship to focus on growth and happiness in your life, life changes, giving grace, and as always... so much more!

Continuing our #FanGals Mental Health Matters series during this Mental Health Awareness Month, Kelly Kix welcomes Heather Petri to discuss parenting children through mental health crisis / dx / challenges / illnesses. Mental Health isn't something we generally find in parenting books. Many parents are suffering and struggling in silence while trying to parent children through their mental health journey. It can be a very exhausting and lonely space for parents as there continues to be so much shame and stigma associated with mental health. Heather shares her very raw and real experiences in navigating her sons mental health crisis and parenting in all the stages of his growth. What she did right, what she may have done differently, what she learned from her experiences, etc. Heather also shares information about organizations who can help those who are also navigating this path.  Kelly and Heather also dive into the problematic "Good Vibes Only" narrative and why it's important to focus on "Real Vibes Only". Good Vibes Only, Toxic Positivity, tend to eliminate the real shit we go through in life. "Hustle" and "Fake it 'til You Make it" pushes this Go Go Go mentality, not allowing us to pause and appreciate where you're at and who you are in the moments. When you're real, you honor yourself. When trying to live in the good vibes only space, you aren't honoring yourself and your health. Hustle can be good, but not at the cost of living in the moment, not at the cost of our mental health, not at the cost of our relationships, not at the cost of looking around to see what's precious in the moments.   

Continuing with our #FanGals focus on Mental Health Awareness this month, Kelly Kix welcomes back Rubette Sal Spice to dive deep into her personal experiences seeking assistance to identify, dx and treat things impacting her mental health and life in general. The importance of finding the right fit in a therapist, advocating for yourself and how great you can feel when you get the right "help" (whether via therapy, medication or combination of the two).  The gals also do a quick recap of the NFL Draft, a new exciting opportunity for Sal (still a bit "Top Secret"), Only Fans "Fan Connections" in public spaces, dating, sexting, sex toys, social media etiquette, etc. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A perfect time for Kelly Kix to welcome Alli Elise, a licensed graduate social worker / clinical case manager to join #FanGals for a discussion around mental health and some of the unique challenges facing people of all ages as we transition again into another "new norm". Going from "fully open" to lock down and phasing ourselves back into opening up again. We dive a bit into the complexities the various stages of the pandemic as well as the civil unrest within our communities has created or intensified various mental health issues like anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc.  The gals also spend time chatting about growing up, special childhood memories with grandparents, changing career paths, strong women, social media and much more.    You are NOT alone. Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Additional Resources Available via the Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/states/minnesota

This week on FanGals, Kelly Kix is joined by Ceci Garcia and we have fun with "Cec's Takes"! We get her perspective on meeting Tommy O, the beautiful proposal and amazing "Engagement-moon" in FL. Cec shares about growing up, college life, relationships and waiting for that fairytale... because it can come true. The gals also dive into a bit of the wedding planning (unique and fitting reception venue!). Oooh, the gals also chat a bit about psychic readings. 

Kelly Kix is joined by Kelly Kristo for some fun gal chat! The gals discuss NFL Draft, Meatsauce and his adventures in swimming.  'We's' trek to Joshua Tree and the great experiences she had during her 'Bigger Life Adventures'.  Plus, the Kelly's cannot get together without sharing more binge worthy True Crime Podcasts ('Hope In Darkness: The Joshua and Thamy Holt Story'; 'Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders'; 'Anatomy of Murder'; and 'Confronting Columbine'). 

Kelly Kix is joined this week by Jenni Greenway. Jenni is Mom to Four Very Strong Girls, a Former D1 Cross Country & Track Athlete, Lululemon Ambassador, Fitness Coach and All Around Bomb A$$ Strong Woman! Growing up in Joliet, IL (just outside of Chicago), Jenni was always family, sports and fitness focused and that focus hasn't changed throughout the variety of transitions in life. We chat youth sports, the transition to the BIG 10 (Iowa Hawkeyes), meeting and marrying "jersey chaser" Chad Greenway :) who went on to become a Minnesota Viking and NFL Legend.  Kelly and Jenni also discuss lifelong fitness, family travel and adventures, balancing priorities, life after the NFL, Gray Duck Spirits, Lead the Way Foundation, and much more! #JGreenwayFit52 #JenniGreenway #FitnessCoach #Fitness #Lululemon #LululemonAmbassador #TigerFit #BeTigerFit #KellyKix #FanGals #ChadGreenway #LeadTheWay #TendHerHeart #FieldOfDreams #GrayDuck #GrayDuckSpirits #IowaHawkeyes #Iowa #Hawkeyes #MNVikings #Vikings #Minnesota  

Kelly Kix is joined this week by best friends and social media influencers, Holly Vanselow and Katie Hronski to chat about a variety of of topics including MN and WI geography, travel (destinations and the many pros of traveling with girlfriends), where you can find the best spicy chicken sandwich (heated debate), Sex World, body image, social media, reality tv shows and more. Simply put, 'Girls Being Girls', light hearted and fun!

A total badass boss babe who embodies strength, talent, intelligence, compassion and beauty... Kat Perkins! Kelly Kix welcomes a fellow "small town gal" in this weeks electric episode of FanGals. Kat was raised in the small town of Scranton, North Dakota and was writing music and performing before she hit double digits. Upon graduating high school, she landed a role with the Medora Musical, in the heart of the badlands. This experience changed the trajectory of her life and Kat decided to skip college at that time and head to Minneapolis to pursue her musical passion. In Minneapolis is where she continued to write, record and start a band, Scarlet Haze. One of the greatest highlights from her time with Scarlet Haze came quickly when they won a battle of the bands competition and had the opportunity to open for a sold out Bon Jovi concert! Another life changing moment for Kat came when she was  discovered by NBC's 'THE VOICE' via a viral video of an impromptu jam session at the Amsterdam airport. Kat was thrust into the national public eye and became a fan favorite with her incredible performances (and personality) in Season 6, where she landed in the top 4 with Adam Levine as her coach. Kat walks us through her behind the scenes experiences.  Kat is always on the move, dreaming up new and exciting ways to provide opportunities, bring joy and give back. Following her time on 'The Voice', she wanted to use her new voice and platform to do something beyond what she had done so far...this was the birth of Kat Perkins 'Rising Star Camp'. Kat also created the Rising Star Foundation as a means to provide even more opportunities for those in need financially.  During the pandemic we were all looking for joy while our lives were changing so drastically. Kat dreamed up 'Curbside Concerts with Kat Perkins', where she loaded up her gear into her truck and began bringing joy in the form of musical performances to neighborhoods around the Twin Cities.  More Information on Rising Star Camp or to Donate to the Foundation: www.RisingStarFoundation.org More Information on Curbside Concerts with Kat Perkins: www.KatPerkinsMusic.com  

Kelly Kix is joined this week by Chloe's Mom, the sassy and fun Kayla Kriesel! Chatting about travel, to be a mom or not to be a mom, family, loss, the joys and challenges of parenting, more travel, pump rules and LIFE in general. Join us for some laughs. 

Former member of the boy band, Greene & Hurst and current Mega Diva... Todd Hurst, joins Kelly Kix this week for friendly chatter. Little tidbits of a lot of things. Box wine, pandemic babies, Temptation Island, mental health and the age old question, can guys and gals be "just friends"? 

Kelly Kix is joined this week by Houston White in a 'Cultural Collision'. Houston is a business owner, community leader, mentor and inspiration. We're at a time now that requires being brave. We didn't ask to be the social justice capital of the nation, but here we are. Let's roll up our sleeves and be intentional about opening up, having an active dialogue and building upon diversity. Come together to learn as well as ignite hope and possibility, while understanding "our differences make us dope". Houston shares some of his experiences during the civil unrest of last summer, active allyship, cultural competency and his thoughts on how we can move forward even with the anxiousness of the unknown surrounding the current state.  Also, find out why Houston describes Prince as the embodiment of a cultural collision and his business muse. Let's all be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. Then, take action... be an active ally. #BeTheChange Houston White: H.W.M.R.; The Get Down Coffee Co.; Be The Change Golf Tournament (09/15/2021); Be The Change Festival (2022)

Happy International Women's Day! The gals get a little bit spicy in this episode as they catch up on life. FanGals Kelly Kix welcomes special guests Haley Darling and Sal Spice to chat about dating, social media, women supporting women, sex and the 'Big O', mental health, Meghan and Harry.