What happens when the role that defined you for years… changes?

In this episode of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Kelly Salmons — #1 best-selling author of The Nest Evolution, former Naval Officer, educator, and coach for women navigating the empty nest season.

Kelly shares her journey from a life of leadership to a deeply personal transformation — discovering that midlife isn’t an ending, but a powerful new beginning.

We talk about identity, purpose, letting go of old roles, and what it really looks like to step into your next chapter with intention.

💙 Midlife isn’t a crisis… it’s a calling.

If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of what’s next — this conversation is for you.

🔗 Connect with Kelly:

Website: https://thenestevolution.com/
Book: https://thenestevolution.com/book
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emptynestevolution
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emptynestevo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhsalmons

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