Welcome to ASPIRE COLLECTIVE.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6
ASIRE (verb): TO RISE, TO SEEK, OR TO DIRECT ONE’S HOPE & AMBITIONS TOWARD ACHIEVING SOMETHING GREAT; the pursuit of EXCELLENCE
For women,
nurses,
survivors
& moms in medicine
…so basically, the superheroes
Aspire Collective was created to help nurses and women in medicine design lives and careers that truly align with who they are, beyond the bedside.
Founded by a CRNA, former ICU nurse, and breast cancer survivor, Aspire Collective was born from a journey of resilience, through burnout, motherhood, and healing, and built on the belief that even in life’s hardest seasons, you can still create something beautiful.
Through writing and heartfelt conversations about motherhood, healing, and faith, ASPIRE COLLECTIVE exists to help you live the life you aspire to:
one rooted in freedom, fulfillment, and intention.
Hi! I’m Kelly.
Former burned-out ICU RN, NP school dropout, & current practicing CRNA, lNC.
AND (UNDER 40) BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR.
My journey began over a decade ago in the ICU, where I learned what it means to show up fully: for patients, for others, and eventually, for myself.
After years at the bedside and through the highs and lows of becoming a CRNA, I found myself craving something deeper, more freedom, more purpose, and more alignment with my faith and family. That desire grew into Aspire Collective: a place for nurses and women in medicine who know they’re meant for more.
In 2025, my life shifted again when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 and 7 months post partum. That experience reshaped everything: how I see time, health, success, and faith. It reminded me that we can’t wait for the “perfect” season to start living intentionally. Healing, motherhood, and entrepreneurship became my new classroom, and Aspire Collective became my way of helping others do the same: to rise, rebuild, and aspire toward a life that truly feels like their own.
Now, I split my time between anesthesia practice, legal nurse consulting, coaching, and writing. But at the heart of it all, my mission remains the same: helping nurses and women design lives of freedom, purpose, and peace.
✨ Because during the hardest chapters, you can ASPIRE for more.
Let’s aspire together
As a wife, mom, CRNA, legal nurse consultant, and breast cancer survivor, I share my story to inspire and educate others. I offer public speaking, educational workshops, and content creation focused on nursing, wellness, faith, and breast cancer awareness. Whether through keynote events, brand collaborations, or classroom education, my mission is to empower others to live with courage, purpose, and peace.
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