THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
KELLY PACE BRADLEY | EPISODE 35 | SHOW NOTES
FEATURED GUEST
She brings radiance, excellence and full allegiance in everything she does. Her depth of experience is both superb and is sincerely jaw-dropping astounding as she engages with full heart and devotion in a multitude of roles such as… founder, connector, community champion, volunteer, advocate and philanthropist. She has been a beacon of light for thousands during her 40+ years of service. In 1980, she founded Roanoke Meals on Wheels now, known as Metroport Meals on Wheels. She’s lived in Westlake Texas for 43 years in the most magical fairytale-esk historic home, circa 1938 with her husband Scott of 57 years and proud Mother of their two grown daughters Paige and Brooke.
She expresses her gratitude to Northeast Leadership, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Safehaven, Northwest Metroport Chamber and others for acknowledging her many community focused efforts. Having the community respond by presenting her with leadership and achievement awards has been rewarding, yet it is when her core value of service to others is met that when she feels the truest sense of authenticity.
In creating these volunteer opportunities and becoming a mentor to her children, she has found such a joy; it is important to her as well to have promoted the act of service to the community at large. Even though she is retired as Executive Director of Metroport Meals On Wheels, she still deliver meals and helps with fundraising. And at 80, she continues to work with other charity organizations that she respects and loves, for example, House of Shine and Summer Santa.
Kelly loves her job these days. It is much the same as it has always been: networking, bringing people together…It is especially thrilling hosting charity functions in their home to fundraise for many causes (Alzheimers, a rare-children’s disease called Battenhope, and so many other nonprofits). She celebrates seeing the lives of the volunteers enriched by the service they give to others, just as she rejoices in the enhanced lives of those receiving that help!
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Magic: You can hear it in her voice, Kelly has a soft yet fiery energy about her. She shares so very much in such a quick interview, that we may need to create an entire series to review all that she will share with us! Kelly’s magical adventure of spreading joy and building community began as a young girl. The little red wagon story says it all! Her quest of bringing people together, of creating community within communities, lending a hand to others in need, seeing the opportunity to support and participate and acting with courage …or moxy to get things done is enchanting! Her journey has been magical from her youth all the way to today where community gatherings frequent their fairytale-esque historc property.
Good Deeds: Advocacy is a strong word that conjures up bold action so it’s highly appropriate to help illustrate Kelly’s works throughout the years. Take some time to listen again to the early shaping’s of her Silhouette of Successes for community connections. The Good Deeds club delivering hams in the little Red Wagon that evolved over time to become a massive success and sheer movement locally into Metroport Meals on Wheels! In addition, Kelly shares some of her favorite stories within the growth milestones of how she was able to build the momentum and message of community. It’s truly remarkable to hear of her observations, taking action upon those and finding so many phenomenal people to help, support and grow communities together. It is a team effort! She credits so much to her Mother and for all of us who have been blessed to meet her, spend time with her…and yes, now you too in listening to Kelly-we are better for it!
Connect: Kelly is hands down, the ultimate connector! Just listen to her articulate and describe her experiences…oh, but to see her in action-magical! Whether it’s at House of Shine or one of their brilliant workshops or events, Metroport Meals on Wheels to her stories of the Senior Center community meals with the volunteers she is constantly bringing all types of people together in celebration of supporting one another. The absolute aura of warm intensely pure joy that surrounds Kelly is magic in itself along with her husband Scott and their daughters is inspiring for you, me and all of the communities they embrace.
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
Take Action! It’s important to find the courage and move beyond your fear.
RESOURCE LIST
Kelly Pace Bradley | Email: kellypacebradley@verizon.net
Books:
Falling Upward by Father Richard Rohr
Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren
Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson
The Road Less Traveled by Dr. M. Scott Peck
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