CM 18 Turning Adversity into Purpose: Kelli Lumsden on Resilience, Leadership & Service

Fall down seven times, get up eight. Kelli Lumsden has been up and down more times than she can count, but after a lifetime of challenges, she re-defined success: it's about so much more than what you earn.

In this week's episode of The Callis Mindset, Kannon sits down with the U.S. Air Force Desert Storm veteran, longtime real estate professional, and Agent Services Director at Amherst Madison. She's also the founder of Operation Stay, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention awareness for female veterans in the Treasure Valley. Kelli's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and service. After a childhood marked by constant change, she joined the Air Force at 20 in search of structure and discovered what she was capable of. She later built a career spanning more than two decades in real estate, but that journey included losing a construction business during the 2008 housing crash, rebuilding through property management, and eventually redefining her relationship with money, success, and purpose.

Kelli also shares the deeply personal story behind Operation Stay and her mission to connect female veterans with the resources they need to belong. Her experiences have shaped not only how she approaches leadership, but how she went on to build a successful life. Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, veteran or someone looking to connect with purpose, this conversation is a reminder that some of life's hardest seasons can ultimately change how you show up for others.

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Want to learn more about Kelli's story? Check out her book, The Breaching: Bringing Dignity Back to the Broken: https://a.co/d/09CeJ4wT

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