The Identity Advantage

The Identity Shift From Mom to Business Owner (And What CliftonStrengths Reveals About You) w/ Brittany Donatelli-Parks

n this episode of The Identity Advantage, Kindyl sits down with Brittany for a conversation about self-awareness, motivation, identity shifts, and the hidden patterns that shape the way we lead, communicate, and show up in our lives. Together, they explore how tools like CliftonStrengths can help people better understand the way they naturally think, operate, and connect with others — not as labels, but as awareness tools that create stronger relationships and more intentional growth. This episode dives into the connection between identity and behavior, why self-awareness changes the way we communicate, and how understanding our strengths can shift the way we parent, lead teams, navigate conflict, and pursue goals. The conversation also explores motivation through a deeper lens — not as something people either “have” or “don’t have,” but as something connected to emotional wiring, personality patterns, and the stories we believe about ourselves. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by miscommunication, struggled to understand why certain people respond differently than you do, or wanted to become more intentional in the way you lead yourself and others, this episode offers practical insight into how awareness creates transformation. Because when people better understand themselves, they begin making decisions from alignment instead of reaction — and that changes everything. Resources to learn more about Brittany & BDParks Coaching: Website: www.bdparks.co [http://www.bdparks.co/] One-on-One Coaching Session Info Link: https://www.bdparks.co/services/p/virtual-understanding-self-uncover-the-power-of-cliftonstrengths [https://www.bdparks.co/services/p/virtual-understanding-self-uncover-the-power-of-cliftonstrengths] Email: brittany@bdparks.co [brittany@bdparks.co] Instagram: @bdparks_coaching Want More From Kindyl? Click the link below to grab your spot. https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting [https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting] BOOK KINDYL TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Join Kindyl's Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]

How to Become the Parent Your Teen Actually Wants to Talk To (With Parent Coach - Becky Funk)

Why do teens shut down, avoid conversations, or seem impossible to reach? In this episode, Kindyl sits down with Parent coach Becky Funk to talk about what’s really happening beneath the silence, attitude, and emotional walls many parents experience with their teens.  Together, they explore personality wiring, emotional safety, anxiety, communication patterns, and how parents can create stronger connection without constant conflict or walking on eggshells. About Becky: Becky Funk is a former educator, mom, and recovering anxious perfectionist. She spent years navigating the high-stakes world of teen struggles and her own nervous system stuck on high alert before creating the Safe Place Parent Model. As a coach trained in Nervous System Regulation, she doesn't just give you communication tips; she helps you understand the biological "why" behind the conflict. She is here to help you get so connected to your teen that your kid will actually want to talk to you. Becky is an expert in teen anxiety and confidence and if you want your teen to actually want to talk to you, this episode is for you!  Resources mentioned:  CONNECT WITH BECKY  WEBSITE: thebeckyfunk.com [http://thebeckyfunk.com]      FREE RESOURCES How to Tell It It's Anxiety or Typical Teen Stuff (And What You Can Do to Help Them) https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/anxiety-or-typical-teen-stuff [https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/anxiety-or-typical-teen-stuff] Understand Your Teen https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/understand-your-teen [https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/understand-your-teen] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyfunkcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/beckyfunkcoaching/] Want More From Kindyl? Click the link below to grab your spot. https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting [https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting] BOOK KINDYL TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Join Kindyl's Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]

How to Hack Your Motivation and Stop Self-Sabotage

Most people think motivation is something that either shows up or it doesn't. It's not. You can learn to use it on purpose — and when you do, everything changes. In this episode, we're talking about what is actually driving your daily decisions and why, no matter how hard you try, you keep ending up in the same place. The answer isn't discipline. It isn't willpower. It's the emotion behind the action you're taking. Your emotion plus your action will always equal your result. Always. And if you don't know what emotion is motivating you, you don't actually have control over what you get. We get into why acting from negative emotions keeps you chasing certainty, why "logical" decisions aren't as logical as you think, and one low-risk place you can start using this today. IDENTITY SHIFT MASTERCLASS  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! [https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XmxoukzxTRaQtyDetH82Rw] FRIDAY, MAY 29TH 2026 via Zoom (Replay Available) 11:00AM CST/12:00EST/10:00AM MZT / 9:00AM PT BOOK KINDYL TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Join Kindyl's Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]

How Successful People Become Successful (The Secret no one talks about)

We all have a Point A and a Point B. Where we are and where we want to be.  But those two points are not what you think they are — and until you understand what they really are, you'll keep spinning, starting over, and wondering why you can't get there. In this episode Kindyl breaks down the real reason successful people become successful and walks you through the framework to do the same. You'll learn: * Why where you are and where you want to be have nothing to do with your circumstances * What successful people understood that most people never figure out * The difference between "fake it till you make it" and "feel it till it's real" * Why the how is always the last step — not the first Resources mentioned: * Become It Workshop — Saturday May 2nd, 10–11:30 AM, Pittsburg KS — $10 at the door * Virtual workshop coming soon — join the email list to be notified * Find Kindyl on Facebook & Instagram: search Kindyl Keeton Resources mentioned: Download the emotional guidance tool linked in the show notes. Click Here To Download [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/free-resources] Subscribe to The Identity Advantage for conversations on identity, mindset, emotional regulation, behavior change, personal growth, and practical tools to help you change your life from the inside out. Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Interested in booking Kindyl to speak.. Visit the link below https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Join our Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]

How To Rewire Your Brain: And What That Really Means

Rewire your brain” is everywhere right now — but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Kindyl breaks down the phrase in a way that’s simple, practical, and a lot less mystical than most people make it sound. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep getting the same results, why you start and stop, or why discipline alone never seems to fix the pattern, this conversation is for you. This episode explores what brain rewiring really is, why it’s connected to your beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and actions, and why real change doesn’t happen from surface-level habit hacks alone. If you’re tired of trying harder and still ending up in the same loop, you’ll hear a completely different way to think about personal growth, motivation, consistency, and identity change. If you’ve been searching for answers around mindset, subconscious patterns, manifestation, self-sabotage, or neuroplasticity, this episode will give you a framework to start making sense of what’s really driving your results — and why changing your life always starts deeper than the action itself. Resources mentioned: Download the emotional guidance tool linked in the show notes. Click Here To Download [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/free-resources] Subscribe to The Identity Advantage for conversations on identity, mindset, emotional regulation, behavior change, personal growth, and practical tools to help you change your life from the inside out. Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Interested in booking Kindyl to speak.. Visit the link below https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Join our Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]