Sharing lived wisdom and gentle practices that remind us joy comes from returning to what feels true.

About

Kelsey J. Patel is a world-renowned wellness expert who combines decades of experience, study and expertise that draw from several aspects of her varied background. This includes successful entrepreneurial ventures owning fitness studios, a fashion brand, a healing wellness hotel, a healing center, an app and a podcast. Her earlier career in the U.S. Senate and her work with a Fortune 500 healthcare company also play vital roles in her understanding and approach with clients and teams.

As an acclaimed educator, Kelsey's work inspires people from all genres. She encourages and helps people do the discovery work within themselves so they can experience a full life and career without sacrificing their health, joy or relationships. Her newest work is specifically aimed at addressing motherhood and early childhood development.

Her first book, "Burning Bright," (Penguin Random House, 2020) was a unique contribution to the self-help genre offering powerful principles and practices to heal from burn-out, anxiety and stress. Kelsey is considered a pioneer in the realm of healing and wellness. She has contributed to hundreds of media outlets including the NYT; Vogue; US Weekly; People Magazine; Marie Claire; Goop; Mindbodygreen; Fast Company; NBC and more.

At the core of it, Kelsey's mission is to help people unleash their joy..

IT ALL STARTS WITH ONE CHOICE:
TO START SHOWING UP FOR YOU.

Kelsey's healing corporate workshops and public speaking sessions are designed to blend her corporate experience and spiritual trainings to help those in need stand in their own truth, release old patterns, and begin leading authentic and fulfilling lives. Through healing these past wounds, her clients then step into lives filled with peace, purpose and true fulfillment.

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A Note from Kelsey

"I made the choice to never be a victim of my life circumstances. I believe we only see true peace when we're working from the inside out."

From my early years in politics to leading wellness programs that have touched countless lives, I've learned that true power comes from radical transparency. We're all navigating the messy middle of our stories, and that's exactly where the magic happens.

As a mother, I'm learning that parenting is the ultimate spiritual practice—it strips you bare and reveals every pattern, every trigger, every unhealed wound. And somehow, in that vulnerability, we find our strength.

My work now isn't about having all the answers. It's about holding space for questions, for uncertainty, for the beautiful complexity of being human. Whether you're here for the motherhood journey, the wellness wisdom, or simply to feel less alone in your struggle, know this: you belong here.

This is what I know for sure: Joy isn't something we find—it's something we uncover. It's been there all along, waiting beneath the layers of should's and supposed-to's.

Welcome to the conversation. Welcome to the journey. Welcome home.

With love and radical honesty,
Kelsey

I feel your struggles

Because they're mine too

Trusted by Leading Organizations

From Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, I've had the privilege of partnering with organizations committed to employee wellbeing and conscious leadership.

Partnering with Brands Like

We are so thankful to Kelsey for hosting a beautiful and uplifting gathering for our community. We explored dance, breath, and expansive reiki healing to connect with and move our own energy. The whole experience turned our attention to the flow of energy within us and together we experienced a deep reiki healing session with our own hands - many community members seeing colors and energy shooting out of their hands. Kelsey brings positive, energetic, and unapologetic energy to her work that inspires and empowers people to take an alternative approach to life and own it.

Elevate The Globe

Xandr invited Kelsey to come speak to our Women's Network on Gratitude and how to navigate the day and take breaks. Kelsey came with an enchanting energy and one that drew everyone in right away. She was able to quickly speak to our areas of stress and was able to provide tips for dealing with them throughout the day. Kelsey took us on a beautiful meditation that brought peace, love, and strength to everyone there. Kelsey's ability to connect with her audience is unique and powerful while all the time being gentle.

Xandr

Kelsey hosted a fabulous Fall Equinox Wellness session with both our Womxn Employee Resource groups here at Honey and PayPal - employees are still talking about it weeks later! Kelsey is always a true professional and can easily gage the room's energy to guide an interactive conversation within a safe space. Employees walked away from our session feeling re-invigorated and were able to add more tools to their resource boxes on how to work effectively from home without burning out and setting safe boundaries! We can't wait to host more events in the future with Kelsey!

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What Guides Me

These aren't rules—they're what's working for me right now

Vulnerability Over Perfection

Sharing the messy middle, not just the highlight reel. Real connection happens when we drop the masks.

Curiosity Over Certainty

"Here's what's working for me" instead of "This is what you should do." We're all experiments in progress.

Joy as Rebellion

In a world that profits from our pain, choosing joy is a radical act. It's not toxic positivity—it's fierce hope.