Hi. I’m Kelsey. I live out in the middle of nowhere, which is perfect because my nearest neighbors are my actual family… my mom beside us and my mother in law behind us. They already know all my secrets, so I can say and do whatever I want. I’ve been married for 18 years, have four kids, and somehow, despite giving birth multiple times and working in the local media industry for two decades, I’m still upright. Which honestly feels like an achievement.

So, let’s talk about my career. I’ve spent 20 years in local media, the industry that runs on two things: ego… and scandal. I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the anchor who thought he was the reincarnation of Walter Cronkite but actually couldn’t spell “Wednesday.” And recently… I was told, by people older than me and definitely not cuter, that I’m not “young and cute enough” anymore. Cute? Honey, I’m not a kitten. I’m a lioness in yoga pants. And yes, they are black.

Here’s the truth: I don’t know what’s next. I feel like I’ve been climbing this mountain for 20 years and someone just told me, “Oh sorry, that wasn’t the mountain you were looking for…” So now I’m sitting here, trying to figure out what’s really next. A second act. A reinvention. Maybe a revenge tour. Maybe I become a travel blogger. Maybe I open a mobile Disney-themed coffee truck. Maybe I write the memoir “Not Too Old, Just Too Real.”

Whatever it is, it’s going to be bold. It’s going to be mine. And it’s going to have room for glitter, plane tickets, Mickey Pretzels from Magic Kingdom, a whole lot of coffee and a whole lot of not giving a crap about what anyone else thinks.

So here I am. Former media sales girl. Current country queen. Future… something fabulous. I may not know exactly where I’m going, but I promise, I’m showing up cute, overly caffeinated, and completely over other people’s nonsense.

That may not be inspiring but at least it’s entertaining…. I hope. Until next time Friends, Stay Magical!