Born and raised in Texas, she was a wild, spirited child whose bold curiosity often clashed with rules and authority. Kelli’s first dream was to be a rock n' roll star. Passionate about music, art and songwriters with a message, the Beatles, Dylan, and Patti Smith inspired her to live the bohemian rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Playing guitar, painting, racing mountain bikes and being leader of the pack were her pastimes. She attended the Art Institute of Houston and studied Commercial Art, joined the Army, which only brought out her more rebellious side, and explored the U.S. and Europe by backpacking on
her own for two years.

The rock n' roll lifestyle eventually lead her down a dark road, she got sober and now has 22 years of sobriety. She landed in Los Angeles, and that became home for 18 years. During that time, she was a personal assistant for a famous comedian, supervisor for a women's recovery home in East L.A., and case manager, street outreach director, and art supervisor for youth at risk on the mean streets of Hollywood.

After 8 years of social work and at a spiritual and personal crossroad, she became a serious student of the Dharma, or the Buddhist teachings, which profoundly altered her life and is her spiritual foundation. She went back to school, received a degree in Graphic Design and started her own graphic business along with a Buddhist/motorcycle/music/ T-shirt line. While working in the creative arts, she yearned to be of service again, connecting with people on a soul level. She met a Life Coach on a hike in Sedona, hired him, and through his support completed the Core Coaching Curriculum at The Coaches Training Institute and CTI's in depth Certification Program where she gained the designation of “Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.” Kelli also completed a rigorous year long personal Leadership Program offered through CTI. She moved back to Texas and now lives in Austin, music capital of the world. She is a member of the International Coaches Federation, which is the governing body of coaches around the world, and is currently the President for the Greater Austin Chapter of the ICF.

Taking risks, falling down and practicing the compassionate art of “staying with” edgy feelings, she has discovered that addictive energy can be channeled into healing or “true recovery” through the power of wide awake self-expression.

Kelli has a fascination with opposites and created her “Peace and Noise” theory. She believes that inner peace and freedom from addictive behavior is not just about cultivating calmness or sitting in silence through meditation or prayer. It's also about making “noise,” your unique, authentic, heartfelt "noise" or expression for the world to hear. Inner peace is the freedom of giving yourself full permission, stepping out and making meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Kelli formed her company True Recovery Coaching and offers coaching services specifically tailored for people who are in recovery and have reached that spiritual turning point in their sobriety where life is calling for a more expansive and expressive exploration. She also coaches spiritually curious creative beings at TrueNatureLifeCoaching.com.

In her spare time, Kelli loves to ride her motorcycle, mountain bike, and take hiking adventures with her three dogs. Music, art, coaching, yoga and meditation are her places for encounter.