Step Into Resilience with Kelli Chu

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Step Into Resilience is the go-to podcast for anyone facing life’s curveballs and craving real talk, support, and inspiration. Hosted by trauma-informed coach and keynote speaker Kelli Chu—a TEDx alum and an advocate for the limb difference community and disability awareness—this show helps you navigate tough transitions, build self-worth, and develop a stronger, forward-thinking mindset. Whether you’re healing from hardship, starting over, or simply seeking encouragement to keep going, each episode will remind you: you’re not broken—you’re becoming.

  1. May 14

    Everyday Resilient Women | Stories of Strength with Guest Caela Bulzing

    In this episode of the Everyday Resilient Women: Stories of Strength series, Kelli sits down with Caela Bulzing, founder of Caela Esthetics, to share her powerful journey from growing up in a domestically violent home to overcoming alcohol addiction and building a thriving business. Caela opens up about sobriety, self-worth, healing from trauma, setting boundaries, and how skincare can be a form of nervous system care. This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that your past doesn’t define you and that even your hardest chapters can become the foundation for something stronger. Caela Bulzing is the founder of Caela Esthetics, a holistic skincare business she has owned for nearly five years. Her work is deeply informed by her personal journey of resilience, having grown up in a domestically violent home and later overcoming alcohol addiction. Five years sober, she is passionate about helping others feel confident, cared for, and deeply supported—believing that true healing and beauty begin within and extend far beyond the surface of the skin. Connect with Caela Bulzing: Website: https://caelaesthetics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Caelaesthetics TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Caelaesthetics Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    48 min

  2. Apr 30

    The Myth of “Bouncing Back”

    In this episode, Kelli challenges the common phrase "bounce back" and why it might actually be setting you back. She shares a personal reflection on how life's hardest moments aren't meant to return you to who you were — they're meant to transform you into someone new. Takeaways include a fresh way to think about struggle, change, and identity that will leave you seeing your own challenges in a completely different light. Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    12 min

  3. Apr 16

    Everyday Resilient Women | Stories of Strength with Guest Nicky Diaz-Bys

    In this episode, part of the Everyday Resilient Women: Stories of Strength series, Kelli sits down with Nicky Diaz-Bys for a candid conversation on confidence, identity, and finding your place in a world that doesn’t always reflect you. Nicky shares pieces of her journey growing up with a limb difference, the evolution of her self-perception, and how community and connection have shaped her along the way. Together, they explore themes of inclusion, representation, and what it means to truly feel supported, while highlighting how the very thing you once saw as a limitation can become your greatest strength. A grounded, honest conversation that reminds you: you’re not alone, and your story matters. Nicky Diaz-Bys is a public relations pro and disability advocate with a passion for storytelling and connecting with people. She’s currently based in Chicago and has spent the past few years living in San Diego and New Mexico, experiences that fueled her love for travel, hiking, and exploring new places. She brings that same curiosity and fresh perspective into everything she does. Connect with Nicky Diaz-Bys: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickydiazzz/ Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    37 min

  4. Apr 1

    How to Find Purpose After a Life-Altering Event

    In this episode, Kelli explores what it means to navigate purpose after a life-altering event and the uncertainty that often follows unexpected change. Through personal reflection and thoughtful guidance, she encourages listeners to pause, reconnect with themselves, and begin thinking about what the next chapter could look like. You’ll walk away with a few reflection prompts and gentle action steps to help you move forward with more clarity, curiosity, and self-compassion. Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    19 min

  5. Mar 19

    Everyday Resilient Women | Stories of Strength with Guest Jasmine Williams

    In this episode, Kelli welcomes Jasmine Williams for the Everyday Resilient Women: Stories of Strength series. After losing her brother unexpectedly during her freshman year of college, Jasmine hit rock bottom and had to rebuild her mental health from the ground up. Now, as a public speaker, Jasmine shares how grief reshaped her life, the daily choice of resilience, the myths about “getting over it,” and the importance of community, flexibility, and rest. This powerful conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about learning to live fully, even in the unknown. Jasmine Williams is an Adversity and Resilience Speaker who teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult experiences. Jasmine also works as a public speaking coach to teach others how to deliver a polished message with confidence. She graduated from High Point University with her B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology. Connect with Jasmine Williams: Website: https://jasminecwilliams.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/JasmineCWilliams/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjasminecwilliams Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    1h 4m

  6. 12/04/2025

    Everyday Resilient Women | Stories of Strength with Guest Chelsea Bear

    In this inspiring conversation, Kelli sits down with disability advocate and creator Chelsea Bear to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day and talk all things vulnerability, advocacy, and self-acceptance. Chelsea opens up about her journey living with cerebral palsy, how sharing her story online became a path to healing, and what it means to confidently take up space in a world that isn’t always built for accessibility. Together, Kelli and Chelsea explore resilience, representation, and how we can all become better allies to the disability community. Chelsea Bear is a South Florida-based content creator, disability advocate, and public speaker with more than 900K followers across her social media platforms. Born with Cerebral Palsy, she shares authentic and lighthearted content that fosters awareness and inclusion, and has partnered with leading brands, travel bureaus, and nonprofits to amplify accessibility. Her work has reached millions worldwide and been featured by outlets like USA Today, CNN, and Fast Company. Connect with Chelsea Bear: Website: https://chelseabear.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabear/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchelseabear/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realchelseabear YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realchelseabear Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    37 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Boundaries & Self-Care: The Reset You Need Before the New Year

    In this episode, Kelli explores the powerful relationship between boundaries and self-care — and why both are essential for protecting your peace, preventing burnout, and building resilience. With practical guidance and grounding reminders, Kelli helps you reconnect with what you need, honor your capacity, and reset before the new year. You’ll walk away with reflection prompts and two simple action steps to carry you through the weeks ahead with more clarity and ease. Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    18 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    What Would I Tell My Younger Self?

    In this heartfelt and introspective episode, Kelli takes a thoughtful look back at her younger self — reflecting on how much she’s grown, what she’s learned, and the lessons she wishes she had known then. Through honest storytelling and gentle wisdom, she explores what it means to trust yourself, release expectations, and embrace the imperfect, ever-evolving journey of life. This episode is a comforting reminder that growth and healing take time — and that every twist and turn along the way is part of becoming who you’re meant to be. Learn more & stay connected: Website: https://kellichu.com/ LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach Instagram: @‌itskellichu

    21 min
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Step Into Resilience is the go-to podcast for anyone facing life’s curveballs and craving real talk, support, and inspiration. Hosted by trauma-informed coach and keynote speaker Kelli Chu—a TEDx alum and an advocate for the limb difference community and disability awareness—this show helps you navigate tough transitions, build self-worth, and develop a stronger, forward-thinking mindset. Whether you’re healing from hardship, starting over, or simply seeking encouragement to keep going, each episode will remind you: you’re not broken—you’re becoming.

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