Kelly Mann: Turning Hardship into Adventure — Resilience, Self-Acceptance, and the Simplicity of Joy

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We had one of our most intimate and mind-altering conversations with the remarkable CEO and co-founder of Auditminer, and Melissa's cherished friend, Kelly Mann. A dedicated truth teller, successful entrepreneur, loving mother, and breast cancer survivor, Kelly's impact on us during this conversation was both indelible and profound.

From a young age, Kelly's authenticity and unfiltered honesty was often met with resistance. Her innovative, outspoken spirit left her feeling out of place in traditional settings. Yet, it's precisely these characteristics that ignited her path to self-made success. However, her greatest battle was yet to come. A routine workout revealed an unexpected adversary: stage three breast cancer. Amid a global pandemic, with a new company to manage and three children to care for, Kelly's world was upended.
Kelly's raw openness about her terrifying battle with cancer invites new perspectives about beauty, self-acceptance, our relationship to time, and the simplicity of joy. Her incredible resilience, authenticity, and unshakeable courage will inspire you to seek meaning in the present, and find ways to turn impossible hardship into adventure. Her life serves as a testament to the truth that despite life's harshest storms, we must find the strength within to rise above, choose ourselves, and let our unique light shine.
Themes in this episode:

• Cultivating and Normalizing Trust in Your Unique Ideas
• Walking Your Own Path Amidst External Expectations
• Living Beyond Worst Case Scenarios
• Embracing Authenticity Even When You're Not Liked
• Finding Joy and Adventure in Life's Hardest Moments
• Treasuring Life in the Moment
• Our Human Desire for Equality and Wholeness
• Weighing Risk and Reward
• What Courage Can Look Like
• Creating Spaces for Authentic Connection and Support
• Recognizing and Moving Away from What Doesn't Serve You
• Kelly's Battle with Breast Cancer
• The Resilience and Joy of Living Authentically, Despite Challenges
  

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Chapters

1. Kelly Mann: Turning Hardship into Adventure — Resilience, Self-Acceptance, and the Simplicity of Joy (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating Authenticity and Friendship (00:00:02)

3. Finding Truth and Overcoming Judgement (00:07:09)

4. Strong Female Warriors (00:14:34)

5. Embodying Humanity and Overcoming Resistance (00:19:12)

6. From CPA to Software Entrepreneur (00:22:43)

7. Clarifying Priorities and Overcoming Fear (00:29:07)

8. Overcoming Cancer With Perspective and Time (00:38:14)

9. Life After Cancer Support and Gratitude (00:47:32)

10. Living Authentically and Finding Joy (00:59:01)

11. Gratitude for Courageous Cancer Survivor (01:06:22)