In this revealing episode of Call Her Daring, host Kelley Daring and guest Rebecca dive into a candid Q&A session where Kelley opens up about her personal journey and experiences. Kelley discusses her decision to be child-free, her role as a stepmom, and her entrepreneurial path with The Bagnet Company.

 

Explore the challenges and triumphs of Kelley's life as she shares insights on regret, societal expectations, and the significance of women sharing their unique stories. The conversation also covers Kelley's perspectives on mental health, burnout, and being alcohol-free, along with some insights into upcoming episodes in season 2 of the Call Her Daring podcast. 

Join us for an honest and intimate discussion about Kelley's future plans, the growth of her business, and the upcoming season of the podcast. This episode offers a deep dive into personal choices, entrepreneurial inspiration, and the broader impact of sharing one's journey.

 

Takeaways

• Kelley majored in interior design and has a passion for all forms of design.
• Kelley interrogated her partner for a year before dating him and found that his vasectomy aligned with her desire to be child-free.
• Becoming a stepmom was an adjustment for Kelley, but she had a positive impact on her stepdaughters' lives.
• Kelley started The Bagnet Company to solve the problem of not having purse hooks in public restrooms.
• Owning a business allows Kelley to be creative, but it also comes with financial stress.
• The Call Her Daring podcast was inspired by Kelley's TikTok videos and aims to provide a platform for women to share their stories.
• Kelley receives stories from her audience through TikTok, email, and an anonymous submission form.
• Compiling women's stories into a book is a possibility for the future. Kelley is focused on creating new products for her company, Bagnet Company, and is considering writing a book in the future.
• Kelley's perspective on mental health has changed over time, and she now prioritizes self-care and avoiding burnout.
• Choosing to be alcohol-free has had a positive impact on Kelley's mental health and overall well-being.
• Kelley enjoys various hobbies, including bread-making, sketching, watercolor, kayaking, gardening, reading, and interior design.
• Kelley identifies as child-free by choice, even though she is a stepmother to three children.
• The next season of the podcast will cover topics like medical misogyny and the afterlife.
• The podcast community is growing slowly but steadily.

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