Kelly Chase opens up about stepping off the hamster wheel—trading burnout, binge-weekends, and people-pleasing for personal development, boundaries, and a soul-led business. We talk healing after reality TV edits, turning a sudden audience into actual impact, choosing gratitude daily, and building community at home in Atlanta.

Key Takeaways

• Healing is iterative. Growth pre-show didn’t prevent old patterns resurfacing—coaching created deeper shifts.
• Gratitude is active. Choose it daily, even while you audit whether “good” activities are masking avoidance.
• Protect your peace. Turn notifications off; curate who (and what) gets access to your energy.
• Audience ≠ alignment. Let the drama-seekers leave; serve the community that’s here for you.
• IRL matters. After global visibility, local connection (Atlanta) is the next frontier.
• Process > outcome. “Enjoy the journey” is the five-year plan—and that’s allowed.

Memorable Quotes

• “I realized I was numbing—productive all week, binge-drinking on weekends.”
• “Gratitude isn’t passive—I sit in it.”
• “Sometimes healing work becomes a distraction—I had to check myself.”
• “Let the followers go if they’re only here for the TV drama.”
• “My plan? Keep going and do what lights me up.

Kelly: IG @chaselifewithkelly • Podcast: Chase Life with Kelly • Programs linked in bio

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In this episode of the Elevate Collection, we sit down with undefeated middleweight contender Eric Priest—who’s not just fighting in the ring but building a brand, a legacy and a platform.
In this episode you’ll hear:

• How a kid from Kansas found his belonging in boxing and turned early street fights into discipline, drive and a professional career.
• What it takes mentally and physically to stay undefeated and push for world titles—how Eric trains his mind and body to keep showing up when it hurts.
• The crossover between athleticism and influence: how Eric transitioned into modeling and brand partnerships (Nike, Adidas, etc) and what athletes can learn about creator-thinking and brand building.
• Why he believes representation matters (his Korean-American heritage) and how that fuels his “why” beyond the ring.
• Practical advice for any athlete or creator about getting noticed, striking deals, and treating your own story as your asset rather than waiting for someone else to hand you the mic.
  About Eric Priest:
  Eric Priest (born Nov 19 1998) is a U.S. middle / super-middleweight professional boxer signed to Golden Boy Promotions. He holds an undefeated record, captured the WBA Continental North America title in January 2025, and also works with major brands off-canvas (Nike, Adidas, etc)

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What happens when a McDonald’s All-American, Final Four competitor and WNBA draftee steps off the court and into the boardroom? In this episode of the Elevate Collection, we talk with Kianna Smith about identity, reinvention and the business of sport.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Kianna’s upbringing — as the daughter of a Division I coach and a Korean-American mother — set the stage for her mindset.
• The overseas career in Korea, reconnecting culture, and what playing abroad taught her about self-reliance.
• Her pivot from full-time athlete (WNBA, overseas) to completing an MBA, entering sports business, and landing roles inside the athlete-transition space and marketing.
• Why she believes athletes who lean into their multicultural identities carry an edge in global opportunities.
• The mental-performance shift from physical game training to business-game mindset.
• Her big-vision goal-setting: no more ceilings, only horizons.
• Ways our community (sports, entertainment, business professionals) can connect and collaborate with her now.

About Kianna Smith:

Kianna Smith is a former NCAA standout (Louisville Cardinals, California Golden Bears) and 2022 WNBA draftee (16th overall by the Los Angeles Sparks). A dual-heritage Korean-American, she spent three seasons playing in Korea and now holds business roles inside the sports industry including marketing. (Confirm current title)

Resources & Connects:

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