Up From Here

In this episode, we get real about how the childhoods we didn't choose ended up shaping the women we are today.

Kelsi opens up about growing up in Georgia with no real family support system — just her mom and sisters — and how that isolation showed up in adulthood. Meanwhile, Janai shares what it was like being surrounded by cousins, a full village, and how that shaped her confidence and identity.

We also dive into the dreams we had as kids, the dreams our parents shut down, and the dreams we're finally coming back to now. From acting and theatre to family pressure and "realistic" expectations… this one gets personal.

If you've ever felt like your upbringing put you on a path you didn't ask for, this episode is for you.

Follow along with us: 🍒@thekelsilee (https://www.instagram.com/thekelsilee) 🍒@janaiiman (https://www.instagram.com/janaiiman) ✨@xo.upfromhere (https://www.instagram.com/xo.upfromhere)

Hey babes — it's Kelsi Lee and Janai Iman, and welcome to Up From Here 💋

We're kicking things off by introducing us — who we are, how we met, and how dating has evolved from our wild 20s to our grown 30s.🥂 We're also sharing our hot take on why couples might actually need separate bedrooms (yeah, we said it).

Think of this as your new favorite group chat — unfiltered, funny, and way too real. Grab your wine, get comfy, and let's talk.

Follow along with us: 🍒@thekelsilee (https://www.instagram.com/thekelsilee) 🍒@janaiiman (https://www.instagram.com/janaiiman) ✨@xo.upfromhere (https://www.instagram.com/xo.upfromhere)