In this deeply honest and powerful episode, we sit down with Kelly Robinson—a mom of five, entrepreneur, and resilient woman whose life story challenges simple narratives about faith, family, and identity.

Kelly shares what it was like growing up in a strict, high-demand religion in the South as a biracial girl navigating racism, rigid expectations, and a culture where worthiness was tied to perfection. Raised by a mother deeply committed to the church, Kelly learned early on what it meant to follow the rules, suppress questions, and internalize shame.

As a teenager, Kelly faced an experience that would alter the course of her life—one marked by isolation, fear, and a lack of support at a moment when she needed it most. Rather than breaking her, that moment became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening and her first real experience of feeling seen, protected, and deeply valued.

In this episode, Kelly opens up about:

• Growing up biracial in predominantly white religious spaces

• Shame culture, perfectionism, and conditional love

• Separating God from organized religion

• Trauma, healing, and trusting intuition

• Parenting with agency and compassion

• Breaking generational cycles

• Building a meaningful life rooted in authenticity

Today, Kelly parents five kids as a single mom and owns her own salon in Draper, Utah. Her children are her entire world, and her story is a testament to resilience, self-trust, and choosing love over fear.

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