Client Testimonials

“What I get about you is that from a young age you were bright, you were precocious, you saw things that most people couldn’t see, and you weren’t afraid to say things that other people were afraid to say. You watched the Beatles being successful, and unlike others who wanted to be The Beatles, you said ‘I want to be the person behind the Beatles’. You think differently. No surprise that if we fast forward a little bit, when you thought ‘I need a mentor’ you sought out Steve Jobs. You aim high when you’re doing anything; go big or go home. You sought out Steve Jobs because, even from a young age, you knew you could approach anyone if you come from a place that I’ve got something of value for you — or I know something about you — this isn’t someone trying to take something from them.

Aiming high and being fearless about opening doors is what makes you a super-connector. It’s who you’ve always been. You’re a super-connector in two ways — 1) in how you’re not afraid to connect with people, but 2) from a young age you saw there was an overlap between content and technology, Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and you operated at that thin sliver between them — literally driving and thriving at the cutting edge of that convergence early on before most could envision them coming together. You have a super-power of connecting ideas and concepts from different worlds.”

– Rich Litvin

Owner, The Litvin Group
Coach to World Class Top Performers

Kelli, it’s honestly a bit challenging to describe the impact you’ve had on me succinctly since we began working together; you’ve held me to a higher standard and made me a better leader, sharing tips, tools, strategies and ideas I would never have thought of on my own. When I first considered collaborating with you, I was filled with excitement and enthusiasm. While I was aware of your holistic approach to client relationships, I was particularly drawn to your extensive connections in the tech industry, believing they would bring significant benefits to me (and they have!). 

After over a year of working together, I can confidently assert that your true value lies not solely in your amazing connections, but in your remarkable ability to expand my own thinking about the potential for both my company and myself. That, indeed, has been the real magic that others could overlook to their peril. While you undoubtedly have the power to open extraordinary doors, the most significant door you’ve opened for me was the one leading to my own possibilities, instilling in me the realization of my worthiness to pursue them. Working alongside you, both pragmatically and energetically, has been a gift and a blessing, one I am certain will resonate throughout my lifetime. I’m more fully in my sovereignty and my agency, and my confidence level has risen tenfold. I’m truly grateful for all you’ve done for me to this point, and I look forward to many years of collaborating together ahead.

– Avery Piantedosi

Founder & CEO, Lifeknight & LOIS

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kelli – and her refreshing candor and genuine desire to help others grow and reach their full potential truly set her apart from anyone else that I’ve worked with.  Kelli tells it like it is and pushes you out of your comfort zone to think differently…even when it doesn’t come naturally.

One of her most valuable assets is her extensive network, which is a testament to the respect and trust she has earned over the years. She is remarkably well-connected, and she leverages these connections to open doors and create opportunities where others may not see them.  I found the conversations that she facilitated with her contacts to be transformative in terms of how I began thinking about the next phase of my career.

Most importantly, I see Kelli as more than just an advisor.  She’s a catalyst for change and that voice of encouragement in your mind to give you the confidence you need to reach higher than you thought you could before. During my work with Kelli, I felt like I had a true friend and a thought partner by my side helping me raise my game. If you’re looking to elevate your thinking, see new possibilities, re-imagine your capability and grow your network, then partnering with Kelli is truly one of the best decisions you can make. I look forward to continuing to work with her and to referring her to others who can benefit too.”

Adam Harter

CMO, LIV Golf and Fmr SVP of Media, Sports & Entertainment, Pepsi

“Kelli: you make a big difference to me in every conversation we have.  your care and belief in me are so genuine and welcome. You consistently share powerful insights and show me new ways to look at situations, and to address challenges, that are unique and refreshing; I feel liberated and empowered (even expanded!) as a result of our exchanges every time!”

-Denmark West

Head of Market Intelligence & Strategic Engagements
X, the moonshot factory

“I have worked with Kelli for over twenty-five years on a variety of media related projects. Kelli is a consummate strategic alliances professional, and maintains an impressive network of entertainment and technology professionals. Kelli delivers significant value in connecting key influencers and decision makers.Kelli’s experience at the heart of the music and technology convergence is renowned and highly respected. She has superior relationships with decision makers in the space, and with major artists alike. Given the power to forge partnerships and strategic deals, her work is simply unparalleled. I have in the past, and will continue to recommend Kelli to all my Fortune 100 clients.  Simply put, I trust & rely on her; one of my favorite people.”

– Ty Roberts

Co- Founder & CSO, Gracenote
Former CTO, Universal Music Group

“Kelli is your universal adapter; the only one you need. If you need to get connected to influencers and innovators in digital music, media & entertainment, Kelli will get you hooked up.”

– Todd Rundgren

Pioneering Musician, Record Producer & Tech Visionary

“Kelli Richards is an important resource in my world! Many are the times that I have benefitted from her insights, advice and connections. She’s particularly helpful to those who are contemplating their ‘second act’ in life & work.”

– Stewart Copeland

Musician, Composer & Drummer for The Police

“Kelli is an extraordinary entrepreneur with a successful track record in the corporate world. She has a phenomenal grasp of holistic principles and is now turning her attention to working with people who would like to expand their business while also expanding their inner life. I trust that anyone who chooses to work with Kelli, will grow spiritually, materially, and professionally. And most of all your life will be better.”

– Alan Cohen

Best-Selling Author, Master Coach

“Kelli has a unique set of skills that are helpful to both corporate leaders and entrepreneurs alike. She combines the ability to understand where her clients are coming from (strategic insight), with “out of the box” thinking – essentially helping one design a unique go-forward plan for life at work and or personal life. She practices “integration” — assisting her clients to integrate their strengths, experiences and dreams into a focused plan of attack. She is a great strategic brainstormer — and also has many unique ideas & suggestions for practical implementation of plans.

She is thoughtful in how she applies her contacts and connections, and I am repeatedly amazed at how many of her introductions have been ‘direct hits’ for what we’ve been working to accomplish together”.

– Randy Haykin

Silicon Valley Exec, Venture Capitalist, Winemaker,
Philanthropist and Founder of The Gratitude Network

“I’ve known Kelli for many years, and one thing I can say for sure is that she understands established artists — she’s spent a huge amount of her career and energies supporting us by participating in the development of new technologies, new distribution strategies, new ways for us to engage directly with our fans, and new ways to monetize our work and our brands. As importantly, she resonates with us as artists — she understands at a deep visceral level what makes us tick, and is deeply & authentically committed to serving us to truly be working and living in a way that serves our deepest passions & is most fulfilling. She’s a gifted strategist and well-connected. If you’re an established musician, you could do no better than to explore the gifts of having a navigator, guide and trusted advisor in Kelli by your side.”

– Craig Chaquico

Platinum-Selling Lead Guitarist, Jefferson Starship, & Award-Winning Solo Acoustic Guitarist

“Kelli is a trusted advisor and connector in my career and life. Having been relatively successful in my corner of the music business, after selling a company I wanted to explore new opportunities in work and life. Working with Kelli gave me the insight and freedom to enact a number of creative endeavors I had been putting off for too long. She has also provided me with connections to leaders and influencers across Music and Tech to create my next adventure. Regularly connecting with Kelli has been truly transformative for me. I’ve learned how to maintain an effective work-life balance, and am now able to appreciate and enjoy those small moments that make life worthwhile and that matter the most to me.”

– Matt Adell

Former Chief Digital Officer, Native Instruments
Founder & CEO, Metapop
Former CEO, Beatport

“Kelli has been an invaluable resource to me as I’ve made the transition from corporate executive to tech startup entrepreneur, providing valuable guidance to me both personally and professionally. With her extensive business and cross-industry experience, she asks just the right questions to get me thinking about my business in new and impactful ways. She also provides excellent and insightful recommendations both about strategy and execution. One of her greatest talents is her ability to help you get clear and more focused around your goals, while also ensuring that you maintain a healthy and balanced life. She is also a super connector, and is incredibly generous about making introductions to influential people who can help advance your business. I highly recommend Kelli to anyone that’s looking to accelerate their business, get clarity on their personal or professional direction (their ’next move’), and is serious about performing at their top of their game in all areas of their life.”

– Trisha Bright

Founder & CEO, GoodSocial, Inc.

“Being an independent creative person can sometimes be a treacherous road filled with potholes, peaks and valleys. At various times in my own freelance career I’ve found myself stranded at the intersection of doubt and uncertainty, unsure about my next step. On several of these occasions Kelli has given me valuable insights and advice that have gently nudged me back on my path. She ‘gets me’, and she has the experience, the contacts and the credibility to back up her priceless wisdom & invaluable insights.”

– Paul Myers

Author and Musician

“I hired Kelli as an advisor to help me assert myself as the business leader I know I’m destined to become. Her creativity, patience, and loyalty were exactly what I needed as she challenged me to step out of my comfort zone. Kelli has continued to work tirelessly to help me achieve both my personal and professional goals.”

– Maci Peterson Philitas

Founder & CEO, On Second Thought

“Working with Kelli greatly accelerated and brought my dream of a career switch to reality. She has many tools immediately ready at her disposal. To name just a few: perspective, connections, confidence and a belief in me and in what was possible. What helped me the most was maintaining a clear sense of where I was going and what I had already accomplished during my rapid transformation, the connections that she was able to facilitate that made my switch effortless, and her belief in my ability to do what I had set out to do — and more. I’m grateful!”

– Keith Elliott

Post Production Technical Director, Ringling College of Art & Design
Owner & Audio Engineer, Resonant Rhythm

“My late father was the Co-founder and President of the Sheraton Hotel Chain, and he used to say, “One good idea can change your life.” Kelli Richards is the kind of person who provides you with a great, free-flowing abundance of good ideas that can help you identify and move closer to your most important goals. I admire her, I trust her, I respect her, and I’m continuously amazed by her insights and wisdom.” View video version.

Mitzi Perdue

President and Founder of Win This Fight, Stop Human Trafficking Now!

“Kelli has a rare combination of business acumen as well as emotional intelligence, providing special and valuable insights for creative innovators and their work. Her perspective helped clarify my own thinking around my wants and needs, and she was able to see possibilities and strengths in my history and self that I had overlooked, as well as new opportunities I hadn’t considered. Ultimately, our work together helped lead me to a new job and a new outlook.”

– Anu Kirk

Long-time music/entertainment/tech entrepreneur and musician

“When Kelli and I began our journey together, I was so anxious to make a name for myself and to create greater alignment between who I am as a person and what I do in the world. I was in a perpetual knot of confusion, anxiety and stress. I am confident that working with Kelli spared me YEARS of wandering in the wilderness in my journey toward self-actualization and self-transcendence.

I can now say: I am a recognized global change maker who makes a positive difference on several scales. The impact of my projects is felt in nations, cities, and communities around the globe. I am a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker who has been invited to share my voice and experiences internationally. I’ve been asked to help advise on global initiatives that advance humanity and usher us into a newer, better future. It’s what I’ve dreamed of and so much more.

This wouldn’t have been possible without much of the foundational work Kelli and I did on my relationship to self, my relationship to my past, and a re-alignment with the best version of myself. My deep work with Kelli helped me better identify and re-engage in the many places in my life where I was stuck and surrendering my personal power. With her support, I made powerful strides in re-balancing several key dynamics I was unknowingly creating and perpetuating.

By working with someone of Kelli’s level of awareness, achievement, and insight – she helped me get out of my own way to identify and claim my place and my sovereignty – something that’s eluded me for more than 15 years! This was huge.

Lastly, Kelli helped me to accept and embrace that my impact is meant to be – and in fact, must be – collective, global, and intergenerational. Whenever I doubted myself, fearing I was being self-important or grandiose (or just plain scared of living into my full potential), she would set me straight every time. She cares deeply and really believes in me and my success wholeheartedly. Thank you, Kelli, for helping me set the trajectory for my next chapter, and beyond! “

– Abby Lehman

Abby Lehman, LLC

“Kelli helped me bridge the gap from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur during the pandemic while raising two toddlers.  No small feat!  She empowered me to design a multi-spoke business plan that included passive revenue streams.  She challenged me at every turn while empowering me to listen to my inner voice and follow my dreams. I could not have spread my wings without her being the wind in my sails as I successfully launched two complementary businesses with two unique differentiators. I’ve gone on to author and publish a best-selling book and to realize my dream of creating a line of dolls that reinforce my brand and message for the next generation of women leaders; both of these would have been more challenging to manifest without Kelli’s guidance and encouragement. Kelli has positioned me to be the best I can be while continuing to lead with courage and confidence with bravery as my shield.”

– Gayle Keller

International Bestselling Author