In this engaging conversation, Kelsey Nicole Nelson shares her journey of honoring her ancestry, breaking barriers in sports broadcasting, and the importance of resilience and community support.

She reflects on her multifaceted career, the challenges she faced, and the mindset that drives her success. Kelsey emphasizes the significance of positivity, hard work, and the belief in oneself as essential components in overcoming adversity and achieving greatness.

Kelsey is a multi award winning journalist and renowned speaker who followed her passion of sports as a live broadcaster and reporter, covering some of the premier sporting events including the WNBA Finals, NBA Finals and the Super Bow, and is a title Beauty pageant queen.

But it’s not about her glory for Kelsey. 

Her legacy is all about advocacy: for her students act George Washington University who come from all over the world to attend her Sports Journalism class to speaking at the DC Council to approve Lisa’s Law, providing new luggage for foster youth who only had plastic bags to keep their belongings in. It’s the power of using your voice to make change in the world.

Highlights:

• Honoring ancestry from Slave ships to advocacy
• From shy girl to powerful speaker and broadcaster
• Representation in Sports Broadcasting: "There wasn't enough melanin"
• Ghosted by a broadcasting network after an interview, and making a comeback
• Where Kelsey found her greatest allies
• How Kelsey trained her mindset to overcome setbacks
• Unexpected wins from teaching youth Sports Journalism

Takeaways

• Discovering Your Voice is power
• Learning to overcome setbacks
• "Every no is a step towards a greater opportunity."
•  Importance of manifesting goals and dreams
• The Power of Positivity in Overcoming Adversity
• Need of addressing misinformation in today's media landscape.
• Community engagement is crucial for supporting women's sports.

Reach out to Kelsey Nicole Nelson on her website and social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn