#17: Reclaiming Your Power in the Darkest of Times with Kelly Rutherford, Actress & Activist

Sep 28, 2020

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Kelly Rutherford is an activist and actress who has impressed audiences with her roles in Melrose Place, Gossip Girl, and most recently, Dynasty and Pretty Little Liars.

Kelly is also known for her very high-profile and public custody battle she had with her ex-husband. A California judge went on to rule that it was in the best interest of the kids to live with their father in Monaco which is something Kelly fought for six years with every dollar she had. The fight for her kids impacted her not only emotionally but also financially and it was at this point, Kelly had to rebuild her life from the ground up.

After getting to know Kelly more than what’s portrayed in the spotlight, it’s really who she is as a person that truly sets her apart - the grace, kindness, love, and positivity she has even after going through such a difficult experience is incredibly admirable. Kelly shares how through her struggle she found her true strength and power. And also how shifting her perspective towards joy and happiness changed her life in even the darkest of times.

Kelly is a loving mother of two, an activist for women and children, an artist, entrepreneur, and a beautiful woman both inside and out.

In this episode, we'll talk to Kelly about:

* How moving consistently as a child taught Kelly to adapt and adjust to life’s circumstances [2:50]

* Kelly shares her motivation behind becoming an actress and desire to become financially independent [4:55]

* How Kelly deals with constant rejection and disappointment in Hollywood [10:43]

* Kelly describes how her role as Lily Vander Woodson in Gossip Girl came about and what it taught her about trust & life [13:28]

* What George Clooney taught Kelly about confidence and getting rid of doubt [16:34]

* How Kelly dealt with the pain and anxiety around her very public child custody battle [19:07]

* Shifting your perspective to only focusing on the good and finding alignment in your life [23:13]

* How Kelly rebuilt her life after declaring bankruptcy and how she became a better parent when she noticed all the blessings in her life [29:45]

* Why money is energy and how we can shift our focus around poverty consciousness & allow abundance in our lives [36:21]