[Life Intended] 10 Lessons That Changed My Life (and Maybe Yours Too)


Hi Reader,

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all of you who joined me on this journey through Season 1 of Life Intended.

What began as a creative passion project has blossomed into a platform for deep, meaningful conversations about living intentionally in every aspect of life.

This week’s solo episode is a reflection on the lessons that emerged from Season 1 as I bring it to a close.

I’ve learned so much from my guests and chose my top 10 takeaways to share with you from this transformative season.

From trusting your gut and letting go of perfectionism to building stronger relationships and owning your agency, these lessons have profoundly shaped how I live—and I hope they’ve impacted you, too.

Here’s a glimpse of the lessons that stayed with me long after the episodes aired:

  • The power of intuition: Learning to trust your gut and make decisions that align with your values can unlock personal breakthroughs. (Spoiler alert - lots more on this topic coming in Season 2!)
  • Embracing imperfection: Letting go of the need to “get it all right” creates space for joy, creativity, and progress.
  • Agency and ownership: Life isn’t always fair, but when you take responsibility for what’s within your control, you can lead with purpose and intention.
  • Abundance over scarcity: Shifting from fear-based thinking to an abundance mindset opens doors to greater fulfillment and alignment.
  • The strength of relationships: Whether it’s family, friends, or colleagues, nurturing meaningful connections is the cornerstone of a truly intentional life.

Each takeaway comes with actionable advice to help you reflect, grow, and step into 2025 with more clarity and intention.

I also want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the support, feedback, and connection you’ve all shared with me over these 37 episodes. This season has been a journey of growth not just for the podcast but for me personally, and it wouldn’t have been the same without you.

Looking ahead, Season 2 will return in early 2025 with exciting new interviews, fresh insights, and tools to help us all live with more purpose. I can’t wait to share what’s coming next! (And don't worry, I'll still be sending newsletters and posting on social in the meantime!)

But for now, let’s savor the lessons we’ve learned this season.

👉 Listen to the final episode of Season 1 here.

Thank you for being a part of this community. Here’s to growth, gratitude, and living intentionally—together.

With love and appreciation,

Kelly Berry
Strategic Leader, Coach and Podcaster

https://www.kellyberry.info/

P.S. If you’ve loved Season 1, I’d be so grateful if you shared the podcast with a friend or left a review. It means the world to me!


THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:

Solo Episode: 10 Life-Changing Lessons from Season 1 of Life Intended

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

In this solo episode of Life Intended, I reflect on 10 transformative lessons from Season 1. I share actionable insights on intuition, perfectionism, leadership, and relationships, empowering you to take control of your life. Through themes like intentional living, resilience, and self-awareness, this episode provides clarity and practical advice to help you align your life with your values. My experience as a business leader and my passion for personal growth shines through, offering valuable “aha!” moments to inspire your journey toward living with intention.

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What I'm loving:

Each week, in this section, I'll add links to things I'm listening to, reading, cooking, wearing and more - the things I'm loving right now!

🤣 What's making me laugh:

🎄 Sharing Some Christmas Joy

  • We took my daughter to Zoo Lights and it was so much fun. This is joy!

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📚 Book Club! One of the things I'm working on between seasons is prepping for the 2025 Book club! We are going to be reading 1 book every 2 months, so it's a pretty low commitment. And our first book is going to be Option B, one of my favorite and most recommended books of all time! If you're interested in joining, fill out this short form so I can send you the details!

Have a great week and see you here next week!!

Kelly

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