Somewhat Unlikeable with Kellie Keshian

011 - Somewhat Unlikeable - Abby Gray, Resiliency within Women

In today's episode, I sit town with Norwell's own - the fabulous Abby Gray. At first, we were initially going to discuss all things cooking and travel. But after meeting and speaking with Abby for well over three hours (she's fascinating!), we decided to shift the conversation to highlight the power of resiliency within women.  Abby's career arc is so interesting. She started her career on the Hill in DC, but life took her on a journey, giving her a unique perspective on everything from advertising and publishing, banking, green energy, event planning, owning a store, working with famous chefs, traveling the world, hosting galas - her wealth of knowledge is impressive and endless.  Being a successful woman can seem overwhelming - boss babe, trad wife, single mom, child-free, introvert, extrovert - the titles we perpetually put upon ourselves are exhausting. And as we know, the days are long, but the years are short. When we inevitably find a chapter of our lives closing, and a new door opening, how do we start over and work to become successful again, in our own right? Please take a listen - hopefully we can all learn from Abby's life, learn to pivot with grace, and channel our energy within, where we all know success exists.

010 - Somewhat Unlikeable - Stephanie Lynch, Parenting with a Chronic Illness

Seeing that March is MS Awareness Month, in today's episode, I sit down with my friend Stephanie Lynch. She has three young boys, she's hilarious, so smart, truly a wordsmith, and lives her life battling both MS and endometriosis. We talk about her diagnosis - at age 19! - and how she learned to navigate her new normal, the progression of her symptoms, and how this has impacted her life once she became a wife and mother.  Parenting with a chronic illness (let alone two of them) is a different beast, but you'd never know this when meeting and listening to Stephanie - she is such an open book and beyond upbeat, we can all learn something from her positive spirit.  Please take a listen - you'll learn so much about this disease, appreciate the emotional and physical load a mother takes on every single day, and take into consideration that everyone is fighting a battle we don't know about.  Stephanie - you truly are an inspiration!

009 - Somewhat Unlikeable - Lisa Feldman, Norwell Chamber of Commerce

Back from February break and back with a new podcast. On today's episode, I talk to Lisa Feldman, President of the Norwell Chamber of Commerce, to discuss their upcoming event, Celebrating Norwell, that will be held on April 3rd.  I'm clearly not a business owner, but after my conversation with Lisa, I learned that the Chamber helps to build a community within Norwell businesses and amplify their messaging. They organize events, such as our recent State of the Town, to educate the community and raise funds. These funds are then reinvested directly into Norwell through sponsorships, school initiatives, art shows, nonprofit programs, scholarships, and more. They're currently accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Rising Star through March 1st. You can find the link on the Chamber website here: https://norwellchamberofcommerce.com [https://norwellchamberofcommerce.com/]. Please nominate, save the date, and support a local business - let's help celebrate the people and businesses we know and love.

008 - Somewhat Unlikeable - Susan Schultze, Norwell Garden Club

In anticipation of their meeting tomorrow, I wanted to highlight the Norwell Garden Club. In this episode, I talk to the club's President, Susan Schultze, who I now absolutely adore. She's held this position for 2 years, but the club has been in existence for 75 years. Fun fact, they morphed into the Garden Club after several women shared their love of knitting, soon realizing they also loved flowers. Such a fun and sweet story, and their longevity is proof that they're doing something right.  I love gardening, but I'm not the best at it. The knowledge that these women share can help turn any black thumb into a master horticulturist.  So take a listen, I hope you learn a thing or two, and head over to tomorrow's meeting on all things Lilacs. You'll surely enjoy it.  For more information on the club schedule and speaking topics: https://www.gcfm.org/norwell-garden-club

007 - Somewhat Unlikeable - Let me clarify...

Hey guys - me again. Before you shoot the messenger (and I completely understand why you’d want to do that, btw) I wanted to share an update on my last episode and help clarify where I was coming from. Whether you saw my comments as good, bad, or ugly - I was truly coming from a well-intentioned place. To sum it up - educators, staff, and volunteers are vital, and I could see how my opinions suggested otherwise. I was hoping to address that - it's short and sweet, so hopefully you give this a shot.