It's Okay to Change Your Mind: A Powerful Transformation Story with Kelsey Powell

In this episode of Rock the Damn Boat, Christy sits down with Kelsey Powell, founder of The Lace Cactus and Desert Bronze, for a raw conversation about chasing success at all costs—and what happens when the hustle takes everything from you.Kelsey opens up about building a wildly successful boutique, sacrificing her health and her peace, and the moment she was life-flighted for what turned out to be a massive panic attack. That experience forced her to face the truth: perfectionism, pressure, and nonstop grinding were destroying the life she was trying to create.Both Kelsey and Christy share how chasing perfection nearly broke them—and how “rocking the damn boat” means redefining success, choosing presence over pressure, and reclaiming their lives, even if the path ahead is unclear.✨ In this episode, we cover:• How Kelsey built The Lace Cactus from nothing to nationally recognized success• The mental, physical, and emotional toll of “doing it all”• Her life-flight experience—and the moment everything changed• The shared perfectionism that pushed both women to the edge• The courage it takes to slow down, step back, and reclaim your life• What redefining success actually looks like as a mom, leader, and human• How to recognize burnout before it hitsIf you’ve ever felt burned out, stretched thin, or trapped by expectations, this episode will remind you that peace is worth fighting for.Kelsey and Christy are soul sisters who share powerful conversations about trauma recovery and healing. They are scheming on a new spin-off podcast that will reignite your passion for soul-searching and growth-seeking.🔗 Listen, subscribe, and join the movement to stop people-pleasing and start choosing yourself.More resources + coaching: https://thrivewithchristy.com