by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 4, 2018 | Relationships
When was the last time you looked at your calendar and saw a big block of time with nothing planned? Never, right? For many, overcommitting has become a way of life, leaving us harried, unhealthy and ineffective. Saying no seems selfish; that’s why so many...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 29, 2018 | Career
Hearing the audience’s unified response was simultaneously validating and soul-crushing. You see, I was giving a talk to a group of 200+ people—primarily women—titled Step into Your Power. The slide they were viewing showed a spectrum, with DOUBT at far left and...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 29, 2018 | Profile
“I’ve known I was trans since I was 5 years old,” said Ellie Webster, vice president of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, an organization that empowers the city’s LGBTQ community through social and support groups, education, and advocacy. After...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 23, 2018 | Career
Some of the first lessons we learn have to do with etiquette and manners. From sharing to saying “please” and “thank you” to following the Golden Rule, it was made clear that there are certain rules of decorum. These all followed us into...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 16, 2018 | Profile
You’ve navigated downtown Grand Rapids juggling a walking taco, wedge of baklava and Boba smoothie. You’ve marveled at the scores of West Michiganders who have flocked to the city to join in the festivities (and secretly wondered where they all came from)....