The Elevate Collection Podcast
The Elevate Collection Podcast is your premier destination where sports and entertainment's brightest minds converge to explore the art of legacy building beyond the spotlight. Hosted by Alexandria Reed and Jordan Hawkins of Elevate Collection, each episode delivers powerful insights into transforming current influence into lasting legacy.
From professional athletes to entertainment moguls, we dive deep into the strategies, mindsets, and actions that create impact beyond the field and stage. Our conversations explore wealth building, business ventures, lifestyle management, and the intentional steps needed to create a legacy that transcends your primary career.
Join us as we bring you exclusive access to industry leaders, behind-the-scenes insights, and actionable strategies to elevate your influence into a lasting legacy. Whether you're an active professional looking to expand your empire or transitioning to your next chapter, this is your playbook for excellence.
New episodes drop Fridays featuring intimate conversations with those who are actively building their legacies while making history.
The Elevate Collection Podcast
From Classroom to Comedy: Kelly Kellz on Faith, Family & Fearless Authenticity
Comedian, actress, and entrepreneur Kelly Kellz joins Alexandria & Jordan for a soul-filling conversation on calling, confidence, and building a legacy with laughter. A Milwaukee native and former teacher, Kelly shares how she walked out on faith, scaled her career with her husband-manager, and uses comedy as a tool for healing and empowerment. We go deep on supportive partnerships, being authentically yourself in rooms that want “cookie-cutter,” and what it means to build legacy for our kids.
We also talk about Kelly’s new film Toxic FriendZ (now streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi) and her show/podcast work, plus the moment she knew she’d “made it.” If you need a reminder that bigger is possible, this one’s it.
In this episode:
- Leaving the classroom for the stage—on purpose and with faith
- Silent leadership & why support is real leadership in partnership
- Thick-girl confidence & rejecting “cookie-cutter” beauty standards
- Turning comedy into ministry: laughs as medicine
- Legacy for our kids and building “trust babies”
- Producing a feature film and shifting behind the camera
- The power of curating connection experiences vs. “networking”
About Kelly Kellz (highlights):
- APCA “Comedian of the Year” (2024), national touring comic. ImprovBeacons
- Former K-12 teacher from Milwaukee; transitioned to full-time comedy. Essence
- Stars in and executive produced Toxic FriendZ (streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi). IMDbInstagram+1
- Massive social footprint (Facebook ~1.5M followers). Facebook+1
Resources & connects:
- Kelly: kellykellz.com | IG/TikTok/FB: @kellykellz_22 (email: kellykells2222@gmail.com)
- Watch Toxic FriendZ: Amazon Prime / Tubi (search “Toxic FriendZ”) IMDbInstagram
Sponsor/Partnership inquiries: Kelly is seeking aligned management, podcast sponsors, and brand collaborations.
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Remember: Your influence is just the beginning. Your legacy is the destination.
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