Meet Kelli Stargell | Care Manager and Consultant

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kelli Stargell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kelli, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
For many years I was a risk manager, and every working hour was related to taking a risk and making a final decision with my career on the line. During that time, I knew the work I was doing was not for me. I was good at my work it but, I felt uneasy when I had to make a big decision and cross all the “T” and dot all the “I’s”. I was a faithful fifteen employee that was as good as it gets in the world of banking and risk taking.

One New Year’s Day came, and my resolution was that I needed to find what makes me happy. I took several months to weight out the risk of staying put and be secure or to take a risk and prune my life to recreate a new life. I decided to become licensed as an Accident, Life and Health insurance agent and learn something new.

The struggle was real while I gained experience that I can tout on a resume. I leaned on my 15 years of experience as a financial professional. I believe on doing your homework and viewing life and business through realistic frames. If the risk is worth the reward and it will make your life better, then take the leap.

You must understand there will be a struggle, there will be loss of what was familiar, what was easy. There will also be growing pains and uncertainty. You must be persistent in the pursuit of recreating you. When the smoke settles you will find your happier place where you then begin to thrive.
If you take any short cuts, you may feel that you want to go back to the place you came from or want it give up.
When you take a risk, you have to stay with it until the vision comes full circle.
Knowing the risk and making sound decisions gave me courage to change careers and make the pivot to MY life’s hopes and dreams.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
For the 15 years I was in risk management I lead many others. During that time, I had to train, order supplies, make schedules, keep the area clean, celebrate others, mentor, mind the business, interview, hire, coach to tech and terminate team members. The different daily task that I lived and learned thru taught me how to manage a business and treat others with respect.

I learned that all mistakes are not a bad thing. Also, a lot of the time mistakes can lead you to the correct place.
I learned how to inspect what I expect and to appreciate the journey no matter how difficult it is. I have failed and made every effort to learn from failing. When I recognized I have failed or messed up, I remember the issues and I want to understand when the problem started. I learn when I need to make the right changes the next time.

What I have learned is that every lesson has a beginning, middle and an end, I have to take responsibility of anything I do. I prefer to “pull the wagon than to push the wagon.” I have to look past tomorrow when I want to grow.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
OK- The beginning of the week we will start slow get mani and Pedi’s, so we are ready for anything. I’m sure we would have a late lunch or early dinner Flavor Rich in Suwanee GA. They have breakfast and lunch options with a soulful twist. Tuesday will be a little shopping at the Tanger outlets going up either 85 north or 75 north. We have options in Atlanta.
Wednesday check out the Battery the live, work play area where the Braves play baseball. They have a ton of food spots around there. Thursday, one hour foot or massages in Gwinnett and Party at Chicago pizza or sports line, everyone seems to be a grown up looking to have a nice evening.

Friday, relax by day and go to the Kimpton Overland hotel roof top that overlooks Porshe experience and enjoy the jazz and watch the airplanes take off and land while sipping on one of the special drinks.
Saturday, Spend the day at Chate Elon to sip N paint and have a spa day. Sunday, online church, Brunch at the house while getting ready to see them off. Back to it on Monday.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I have a village of friends. The crazy part is we have all been friends for greater than 30 years, literally. Some of us went to elementary school together, others are cousins and sisters, some are neighbors and others were met at work along the way. My village is a sister circle, and everyone brings something different to the table.

Everyone brings their own strength to my sister circle. My village members are Ministers, lawyers, bankers, saleswomen, Insurance professionals, Nonprofit directors, communications experts, real-estate professionals, health and exercise pros, law enforcement, medical professionals and more. Everyone is multi-talented, full of integrity, open minded, funny and God fearing. I truly feel my circle can run the world; we all complement each other when we are in a group or just two have connected. I have learned how to conduct myself personally and in business.

Our parents would caution us as to who your friends are. No one stood out when I met my friends, we were all 8, 9, or 10 years old when we began our friendship. I would say be a friend and chose them wisely. Just like in any relationship it should not be hard.

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Image Credits
My Mother Dolores Stargell, My father Wilver Stargell, My son Brantley Stargell, Members in the community