When “Success” Costs Too Much with Kelli Risse

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Next to Nunn: Real Women. Real Stories. Unfiltered Success, Amy sits down with Kelli Risse peak performance business coach, leadership keynote speaker, and neuroscience-based transformational expert for a conversation every driven woman needs to hear.Kelli shares her personal journey from being a relentless high achiever to becoming a grounded, intentional peak performer, a journey that was literally life-altering. After years of pushing through stress and burnout, Kelly found herself in the hospital with a heart condition that forced her to confront a hard truth: success without self-leadership comes at a cost  .Together, Amy and Kelli unpack:The difference between high achievement and sustainable peak performanceWhy so many women burn out while “doing all the right things”How outdated beliefs, trauma, and people-pleasing silently drain our energyThe role of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and communication in leadershipWhy investing in yourself through coaching, mentorship, or inner work is not optional for long-term successPractical ways to reclaim your energy, find balance, and lead with clarityThis conversation goes far beyond business strategy. It dives into identity, self-compassion, boundaries, intuition, and healing, offering real insight for women who feel stretched thin between work, family, and expectations.If you’re a woman who:Feels successful on paper but exhausted insideStruggles with guilt, busyness, or feeling “never enough”Wants to lead with confidence without burning outKnows there’s another level, but something feels blocked