We had the good fortune of connecting with Kachelle Kelly and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kachelle, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
A sense of freedom. To create change in the world while monetizing my purpose and claiming my time. To do life with restrictions, to leave a legacy.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Nothing worth doing or having is easy so no it wasn’t. But when you understand you are called to do what you love and as cliche as it sounds, it truly doesn’t feel like work. Overcame challenges through lots of prayer, faith and support. I’ve learned to give myself grace to take the necessary time to recharge and to use every disappointment as an opportunity.

Kachelle Kelly is the founder of Kachelle Kelly Int’l, a small business training and coaching firm. With creativity and candor, she empowers career-driven individuals to ignite their passion and faith, offering innovative strategies for genuine success and fulfillment in both business and life. As a sought-after corporate trainer, transformational speaker, and bestselling author, Kachelle specializes in Emotional Intelligence, with a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and leadership development, particularly for people of color. She is committed to making Emotional Intelligence accessible to a wider audience and provides a free training resource on her website, www.eqwithkk.com.

Having leveraged decades of coaching and training experience, Kachelle has collaborated with Fortune 500 brands across all 50 states, empowering individuals to thrive. Kachelle also founded the Bosses Pray Movement, dedicated to infusing spirituality into the realm of business, leading to more authentic and successful outcomes. Her self-published Boss Pray series has impressively sold over 100,000 copies without paid marketing.

Kachelle’s remarkable impact even earned her a dedicated day, August 25th, in her hometown of Houston, Texas, as recognized by Mayor Annise Parker. Beyond her professional achievements, Kachelle is a proud dog mom and a passionate cook, offering her e-cookbook titled ‘Boss Women Cook.’ Kachelle is also the founder of The Strong Friend Society, a 501c3 organization dedicated to providing a Global Safe Haven for Mental Health and Connection Among Powerful Women. For more information about The Strong Friend Society, please visit www.strongfriendsociety.com

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling from the College of Biblical Studies and is certified in DEI by Cornell University. A native of Houston, Texas, Kachelle currently resides in Pearland, Texas.
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Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would most likely cook for her at my house and invite friends over. I’m the house where we come together and enjoy one another. If we were going out, I’d take her to Honore’s for crawfish, Rockhouse on Sunday for brunch, Off the Record downtown for 90’s hip hop and drinks. To the art museum for an exhibit, Goode & Company Seafood for lunch, massages at The Houstonian Trellis Spa. And for a bit of fun, on Almeda to 5015 or Faces.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents who have been my rocks throughout my life. Although I lost my dad 2 years ago his support and influence remains my driving force. My Girl Gang, my core group of friends for over 20 years who have been my support system and sanity throughout my journey. Particularly, my BFF who is my #1, the best friend a girl who can pray for. All the customers who have supported every endeavor I’ve had and who has rocked with me all these years.

Website: www.kachellekelly.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kachellekelly

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kachellekelly/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kachellekellybiz

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kachellekelly

Other: www.EQwithKK.com

Image Credits
For The Strong Friend Society Brunch, https://www.instagram.com/photographercj/

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