What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits?

In this soul-stirring episode of Dream Big with Amy, I sit down with the deeply insightful Yolan Bedasse — a former corporate high-achiever turned life coach — to talk about the courage it takes to walk away from the life you thought you wanted.

We explore:

• What it really means to "exhale in the messy middle"
• The slow, intuitive unraveling of leaving a once-dreamed-of career
• How to grieve the versions of yourself you never became
• Building self-trust in real-time (especially when the next step is unclear)

Yolan offers a tender, honest look at what it means to pause, reset, and trust the unfolding. If you’re in-between lives, titles, or identities — this episode is your permission slip to slow down, feel it all, and begin again.

🎧 Listen in and exhale with us.

🔗 Connect with Yolan:
 Website: www.yolierenae.com

Newsletter: yolierenae.substack.com

Instagram: @yolierenae

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The power just went out. Thunder's cracking over Costa Rica. And instead of waiting for the lights to come back on, I hit record.

Because sometimes the most honest conversations happen when you're sitting alone in the dark.

This is me unfiltered, unscripted, and uncertain, talking about what it actually feels like to start over. The loneliness that sits heavy on your chest at 2am. The fear that you made the wrong choice. The weird grief of becoming someone new when you're not sure who that person is yet.

No one talks about this part. The in-between. The void. The nights when you're proud of yourself for leaving but also terrified you'll be alone forever.

If you've ever felt like you're the only one still figuring it out while everyone else has moved on... if you've questioned whether you're brave or just broken... if you're rebuilding from the ground up and some days you can barely find the foundation 

This episode is for you. And for me. Because we need to stop pretending we have it together when the storm's still raging.

You're not lost. You're just in the dark right now. And that's where the real transformation begins.

💫 READY TO STOP SITTING IN THE STORM ALONE?

Join me TOMORROW for my free masterclass:  How to Start Living, Not Just Surviving for Women Ready to Rise Again. Register Here.

We're diving deep into messy middle and starting over— the exact roadmap I'm using to rebuild my life with intention.

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⚡ DM me "RESET" on Instagram if this episode hit different. Let's talk about what comes next.

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What happens when your life falls apart at 31… and no one shows you how to rebuild?

In this raw and powerful episode of Dream Big with Amy, I sit down with Mind Detox Practitioner and Wellness Coach Nikki Hillhouse, who shares her incredible story of suffering a stroke in her early 30s and how she went from simply surviving to thriving.

We explore:
 ✨ What it means to become the CEO of your own health
 ✨ How to reclaim your power after years of just “getting by”
 ✨ The mindset shifts that made healing possible
 ✨ Why self-trust and intuition are non-negotiables in transformation
 ✨ How to stop living by the rules of fear, trauma, or outdated systems

If you've ever felt trapped by a diagnosis, overwhelmed by your past, or disconnected from your own body, this conversation is your permission slip to begin again.

Nikki’s journey will remind you:
You are not broken.
You can reset.
And a life without limits is more possible than you think.

🎧 Tune in now and tag us with your biggest takeaway:

Work with Nikki: Here
Guest: @nikkihillhouse

Host: amykellycoach_

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I'm recording this slightly jet-lagged, from the other side of the world but I felt a pull to show up today. And when you feel that pull, you honour it.

This week, it's just me and you. No guest, no filter. I'm sharing the 7 hard truths nobody tells you about starting over and rebuilding your life. The things I wish someone had told me when I was crying in my car, terrified of my own apartment, knowing something had to change.

We're talking about:

• Why not everyone will celebrate your growth (and why that's okay)
• The messy middle no one warns you about
• Grieving the old version of yourself—even when the change was your choice
• Why you're waiting for permission you don't actually need

If you're in a season of change, feeling stuck between who you were and who you want to become, this episode is for you.

And if you're ready to stop waiting and start rebuilding? DM me "RESET" on Instagram or check the link in the show notes. Let's do this together.

Follow me on IG: @amykellycoach_

Find me on LinkedIn: Amy Kelly 

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What if the version of you that feels "lost" is actually just waiting to be discovered?

In this inspiring episode of Dream Big with Amy, I sit down with branding powerhouse and international best-selling author Katie Smetherman Holmes  and let me tell you, her story is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

From walking away from a safe corporate job in Houston to studying brand strategy in Milan, Katie chose reinvention over resignation. Now, she’s the founder of Brand Studio Creative, building brands that reflect who you really are — not just what looks good on Instagram.

We talk about:

• Why starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch
• How to build a brand (and life) that feels like you
• The bold decision that changed everything for her
• What to do when you don’t recognize yourself anymore

If you’re in the messy middle, the post-divorce, post-burnout, “who the hell am I now?” chapter — this conversation will feel like coming home.

✨ Want to work with Katie to build a brand that reflects your truth, not your past? @brandstudiocreative
| brandstudiocreative.com

🎧 Come listen, cry, and remember: your reset is your rise.

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What happens when even your greatest achievements leave you feeling disconnected from yourself? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Selen Atasoy (@metruelysocial) — neuroscientist-turned-therapist and founder of MeTruely — whose journey shows us that sometimes burnout isn’t a failure, it’s the body’s way of calling us home.

Dr. Selen shares her powerful story of moving from international recognition and cutting-edge brain research to a deeply personal reset that transformed both her career and her sense of self. We dive into the science of consciousness, the role of the nervous system in healing, and why bridging science and soul can unlock the most authentic version of who we are.

This conversation will challenge you to rethink what success really means, give you permission to listen when your body says “no more,” and inspire you to trust that your reset is the start of your becoming.

Perfect for you if:
✨ You’ve achieved on paper but feel empty inside
✨ You’re curious about the neuroscience behind burnout and healing
✨ You want to understand how to integrate science and soul in everyday life
✨ You’re navigating a reset and want tools to reconnect with your authentic self
✨ You’re ready to release who you thought you had to be and honour who you really are

Connect with Dr. Selen:
Instagram: @metruelysocial

Websites: metruely.com

Connect with your host, Amy:
Instagram: @Amykellycoach_
Email: [email protected]

Remember: Your reset matters, your self-trust matters, and the world needs the version of you who’s no longer afraid to shine.

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What happens when you finally stop living to make everyone else comfortable and start honouring what your soul actually needs? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Rian Kansiime, founder of Cocoa Life Coaching, who made the courageous decision to end her marriage, face her childhood trauma, and completely reset her life—all so she could show up authentically for herself and her children.

Rian shares her powerful journey from fear-based people-pleasing to radical self-acceptance, and why she believes we must parent our inner child before we can truly parent our children. We dive deep into what childhood trauma actually looks like (hint: it's not always what you think), why we're so terrified to look inward, and how healing our deepest wounds can unlock the most radiant version of ourselves.

This conversation will challenge you to examine your own patterns, give you permission to prioritise your healing, and inspire you to believe that no matter where you've been, you have everything you need within you to create the life you truly want.

Perfect for you if:

• You struggle with putting everyone else's needs before your own
• You're ready to break generational patterns and heal childhood wounds
• You're considering a major life change but feel paralysed by fear
• You want to understand how inner child work can transform your relationships
• You're ready to stop writing yourself off and start believing in your own magic

Connect with Rian: 

Instagram: @CocoaLifeCoaching 

Email: [email protected]

Connect with your host Amy:

Instagram: Amykellycoach_

Remember: Your healing matters, your wholeness matters, and the world needs the version of you that's no longer afraid to shine.

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What if your autoimmune condition isn't something you just have to "manage" forever? In this powerful episode of Dream Big with Amy, we dive deep into the profound mind-body connection with Integrated Wellness Coach Emma Toms, who transformed her own autoimmune struggles into a mission of healing others.

Emma opens up about her personal reset moment - that pivotal time when her body was speaking loudly, and she finally learned to listen. She reveals how stress, unprocessed trauma, and disconnection from our true nature can manifest as autoimmune conditions, and more importantly, how we can heal by honouring our body's incredible wisdom.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The hidden connection between stress and autoimmune disease that most people don't realize
• How to recognize when your body is trying to tell you something important
• The difference between managing symptoms and actually healing
• Why "choosing with intention" is crucial for transformation
• Practical ways to start listening to your body's messages today
• How trauma therapy, energy healing, and nervous system regulation work together

Whether you're dealing with autoimmune challenges, chronic stress, or simply feeling disconnected from your body's wisdom, Emma's story will show you that profound healing is possible when we have the courage to listen and respond with intention.

Connect with Emma: @emmatoms_wellnesscoach | emmatoms.com 

Connect with Amy: @amykellycoach_

Your body isn't your enemy - it's been trying to communicate with you. Are you ready to listen?

Until next time, keep dreaming big!

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What if your career gap was actually your power move?

In this empowering episode of Dream Big with Amy, I sit down with the brilliant Raina Gandhi — founder of Rising Tide Consulting, leadership coach, and woman who redefined what it means to return to the workforce after a decade-long pause.

We dive deep into:
✨ Her courageous relaunch after 11 years raising her daughters
✨ How women can rebuild confidence after burnout or career breaks
✨ What true influence looks like (hint: it’s not about being the loudest voice in the room)
✨ The difference between coaching women for real vs just giving advice
✨ The ripple effect of women reclaiming their seat at the table — unapologetically

If you've ever felt like it’s “too late” to start over, this conversation will shift your whole perspective. Raina's wisdom is a permission slip to rise, reset, and lead with your full power.

👑 Links to Connect with Raina:

• 💻 Website: www.risingtideconsultingllc.com
  
  
• 📸 Instagram: @rising.tide.consulting
  
  
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rainabgandhi
  
  

🌸 Share this with a woman you love — especially if she’s navigating a comeback story of her own. Let her know: her voice still matters. Her power never left.

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"The thing I'm about to tell you is going to sound completely insane..."

That's how this episode starts. And by the end, you'll understand why I almost didn't record it.

Three days ago, the girl who preached "burn it all down and travel the world" made a decision that shocked even herself. After three years of constant movement, 40+ countries, and building a business from hostel bunk beds... I'm ready to slow down. Maybe even get a home base. Maybe even get a golden retriever.

But this isn't a story about settling. This is about the scariest realisation of all: What if everything you thought was your dream was actually just your escape plan?

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, I'm sharing the story that connects it all — from being the terrified 7-year-old who wouldn't climb the waterslide stairs, to the devastating divorce at 27 that became my greatest breakthrough, to where I am now in my 30th year, finally understanding what freedom really means.

This episode is for you if:

• You're tired of watching from the sidelines while everyone else lives boldly
• You're facing your own "waterslide moment" and need permission to jump
• You've ever wondered if your biggest fear is actually pointing toward your freedom
• You're ready to stop running from something and start running toward something

You'll discover: 

The four words that shattered my "perfect" life at 27 (and why I'm grateful they did) 

How a childhood waterslide taught me everything about courage I'd ever need to know 

🌟 Why your breakdown isn't your ending it's your edit 

✨ The difference between escaping your life and actually living it 

How to use September/Virgo energy to level up (even if you don't believe in astrology)

Plus: The surprising mindset shift that changed everything about how I view fear, growth, and what it means to truly choose yourself.

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"Beautiful soul, if this episode made you feel less alone in your fear, or gave you the courage to climb those scary stairs, please share it with someone who needs to hear this today. Screenshot your biggest takeaway, tag me @amykellycoach_, and let's celebrate your brave moments together. Don't forget to grab my free confidence guide in the show notes because you deserve to feel as powerful as you actually are. Your comeback starts now."

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