Never Give Up on What Lights You Up Inside: Kelley Tyan on How Budding Women Entrepreneurs can Turn their Passion into Business

Kelley Tyan is a prayerful woman, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to her two children. As a keynote speaker and a two-time bestselling author of ‘Addicted to the Climb’ and ‘The ONE Prayer’, Kelley has built a platform to empower others through faith. Her podcast, also titled ‘Addicted to the Climb,’ has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Podcasts for Christian Women by GoodPods, reaching audiences with its message of perseverance and hope.

Kelley is not only a breast cancer survivor but also a four-time National Bikini Champion. She has faced significant challenges, including battling depression, but has come out stronger each time. Her resilience and success are rooted in her deep commitment to prayer, faith, and belief. Through her personal stories of overcoming adversity, Kelley has inspired countless others to find strength in the face of life's challenges.

Her mission is to help others tackle their own struggles and find peace through faith. Kelley credits her ability to overcome breast cancer, depression, grief, and fear to the power of prayer and the presence of God in her life. She is determined to lead, empower, and pray for others, encouraging them to seek strength in their beliefs for themselves and their families.

Kelley has been featured on numerous platforms, including ABC, iHeart Media, Oxygen, Link2Us, Aspiring Magazine, Thrive Today, Cornerstone TV Network, Life Today with James Robison, Campus Crusade Radio, and Morning Jolt.

A Legacy of Strength and Faith

A significant influence in Kelley's life was her mother, Norma, a woman of extraordinary resilience and faith. Despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis from the time Kelley was born, Norma remained a cheerleader for others, a prayer warrior, and a life-giver. Watching her mother's strength and determination shaped Kelley’s approach to life and inspired her to help other women face their fears and rise above adversity.

Through her work, Kelley encourages women to “believe bigger in themselves than in their problems.” Her book, ‘Addicted to the Climb,’ reflects the struggles she has faced and teaches readers that there is always a way forward. The book contains 30 short personal stories designed to inspire and empower individuals to find their inner strength and courage, no matter where they are in life.

Kelley’s podcast, also titled ‘Addicted to the Climb,’ began as a platform for interviewing successful entrepreneurs and business leaders about their paths to success through life’s challenges. It has since become a space for Kelley to continue growing, learning, and sharing her own journey of faith.

One of the most common challenges she sees among women is a lack of self-belief and limited thinking, which holds them back from reaching their potential. Many women desire health and mental strength, but they often allow external distractions to derail them from their goals. Kelley helps women unlock their potential, discover their God-given gifts, and live a life of purpose and abundance.

Instead of seeking balance, Kelley strives for harmony in her life. She prioritizes activities that nurture her soul and spirit, such as daily workouts, Bible reading, prayer, and quality time with her family. There was a time when she allowed the world to lead her, but she realized that chasing temporary things left her unfulfilled. Today, her purpose is clear, and her life is centered around faith, health, relationships, and community.

“My goal is to continue growing my mastermind for women, a sacred space where they can grow, learn, develop a deeper faith, and a deeper sense of self, so they can achieve their dreams.” Kelley has bold faith and big dreams of impacting women across the globe, encouraging them to use their voices for good, lead with excellence, and live extraordinary lives.

“My advice to women seeking to turn their passion into a business is simple: never give up on what lights you up inside. On the hard days, recommit to your vision, speak life into yourself, and remember why you started.” Kelley believes that if God gives you a vision, He will also provide the means to achieve it.

Her final message is one of encouragement: “Trust that you are exactly where you should be right now, but staying there is not an option. The only way to go is up. We are not meant to just go through life—we are meant to grow through life. Find your tribe and come check out mine!”

Kelley Tyan, Author, Addicted to the Climb 

“The only way to go is up. We are not meant to just go through life—we are meant to grow through life. Find your tribe and come check out mine!”

"My goal is to continue growing my mastermind for women, a sacred space where they can grow, learn, develop a deeper faith, and a deeper sense of self, so they can achieve their dreams."