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Breaking Through the Cobwebs of Calcification (when one too many disappointments knocks you out of orbit)
LinkedIn.com, August 2025 – When you get knocked down and suffer a stretch of disappointing experiences or letdowns over time, your soul and life force

Why VCs and PE Firms Need Trusted Advisors in Their Corner An overlooked force multiplier for founders & portfolio company success
LinkedIn.com, August 2025 – Trusted advisors offer a variety of benefits to startup founders and leaders, enabling them to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and

The Analog Renaissance; Why Tangible Experiences Matter in a Digital Age
LinkedIn.com, July 2025 – Analog living—whether in the form of vinyl records, handwritten notes, or film photography—isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past. It’s

Shifting Communication Dynamics From “What Do You Do” to “Who Are You”
LinkedIn.com, June 2025 – We’re overdue to shift from role-based introductions to more meaningful, soul-based connections. Here’s how.

Practicing Self-Care in Busy, Uncertain Times Tapping into Your Own Renewable Energy
LinkedIn.com, June 2025 – Here are five grounded strategies to tap into that inner energy reservoir when everything around you feels depleted.

Why It’s Important to Reinvent Yourself & Your Brand Periodically (& launch of my new site)
LinkedIn.com, May 2025 – Repositioning yourself and your brand periodically is essential because growth requires evolution—and without it, relevance, resonance, and results fade. Here’s why

Post-Vacation Exhaustion is Real: How to Re-integrate with Grace, Not Grit
LinkedIn.com, May 2025 – Reintegration was a bigger challenge than I imagined it would be. Here’s how I got back on track.

Choose Yourself First: The Shift That Changes Everything
LinkedIn.com, April 2025 – You are not an option – why it’s time to make yourself a priority.

How Visionary Leaders Can Better Navigate Challenging Situations
LinkedIn.com, April 2025 – Here are some tips and approaches tailored specifically for leaders who thrive on expansive thinking.

Revitalize Your Mind: How to Overcome Apathy & Rediscover Your Inner Brilliance
LinkedIn.com, March 2025 – As a leader, you’re expected to be a source of energy, vision, and inspiration. Yet, even the most driven leaders encounter

From Isolation to Connection: Overcoming the Fear of Past Failures to Cultivate Well-Being for Founders, Innovators, and Leaders
LinkedIn.com, March 2025 – I explore how leaders can move beyond fear, redefine failure, and cultivate deep, meaningful relationships that support both their personal well-being

The Benefits of Having a Garden Sanctuary for Visionary Innovators and Leaders
LinkedIn, Februrary 2025 – Having a garden sanctuary in your environment is more than just a luxury—it’s a soul-nourishing necessity in our fast-paced, digitally driven

When a Key Vendor Abandons Your Business
LinkedIn.com, January 2025 – How to build a backup plan for the key parts of your enterprise. Here’s a step-by-step checklist for you to follow.

The Lack of Critical Thinking Skills in Today’s Society (and the impact that results)
LinkedIn.com, Dec. 2024 – The decline in critical thinking skills in today’s society is a multifaceted issue with profound implications for our future. Here’s what

How to Perform Better Due Diligence (for investors and advisors alike)
LinkedIn.com, Nov. 2024 – Performing effective due diligence before investing in – or advising – startups requires a thorough evaluation process to understand potential risks,

The Curse of the Visionary (In Work and in Life)
LinkedIn.com, Oct. 2024 – Visionaries often see possibilities that others may not recognize, but this ability comes with several inherent challenges that can often feel

Celebrities as Brands and Entrepreneurs (several have become billionaires outside their core focus)
LinkedIn.com, Sept. 2024 – The rise of celebrities becoming billionaires as entrepreneurs is a trend that has grown significantly in recent years – and shows

Why Energy Matters in Your Work & Your Wealth
LinkedIn.com, August 2024 – Energy is a fundamental aspect that impacts both work and wealth in several ways. Here’s how to maximize it. Read the

Become More of Your Real, True Self by Telling a Different Story
LinkedIn.com, July 2024 – Rewriting your story can be a transformative process that empowers you to live more authentically and fully aligned. Here are some

Innovation on Overdrive: Impacts and Insights on the Accelerated Pace
LinkedIn.com, June 2024 – The speed of innovation today is significantly faster compared to where we were 100 years ago. In this article, I share

The Vulnerability Hangover (why embracing this type of hangover can be a game changer)
LinkedIn.com, May 2024 – Embracing vulnerability can be a transformative experience, allowing you to form deeper connections, foster personal growth, and build resilience. Read the

The Evolution of Generative AI for Music
LinkedIn.com, April 2024 – Generative AI for music might seem like it’s ‘the latest thing,’ but it’s not. What’s happening is that machine learning and

Being Unreasonable Might Just Be the Most Reasonable Strategy for Innovation
LinkedIn.com, April 2024 – I’ve just returned from a gathering with Unreasonable – a hand-selected global community of entrepreneurs, successful mentors and investors who solve

What’s Important to Know about Sora AI for Creatives & Innovators
LinkedIn.com, March 2024 – How the creative community can harness the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks. Read the entire article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-important-know-sora-ai-creatives-innovators-kelli-richards-fywbc

The Many Gifts of Sensitive Individuals
LinkedIn.com, February 2024 – Some of the brightest, most creative and innovative individuals in the world are often highly sensitive, empathic individuals who experience the

Will Concert Films See a Steady Resurgence?
LinkedIn.com, January 2024 – This would require a concerted effort from filmmakers, musicians, distributors, and marketers, all working together to create a product that resonates

Give Yourself the Gift of Downtime during the Holidays
LinkedIn.com, December 2023 – Giving ourselves the gift of downtime during the holidays is a wonderful idea – and it’s definitely do-able. Here are some
Why People Sometimes Waver When Investing in Themselves (and some ways to navigate through these blind spots)
LinkedIn.com, November 2023 – I share 10 insights that can help you break through the barriers that may be holding you back. Read the entire

Demystifying the Creative Process
LinkedIn.com, October 2023 – Demystifying creativity involves breaking it down into its components, gaining an understanding of the underlying principles, and revealing the steps and

Why It’s Important to Flow with Annual Business Cycles
LinkedIn.com, September 2023 – How to pay attention to the flow of annual business cycles and to align your efforts with them. Read the entire

The Costly Consequences of Making Assumptions
LinkedIn.com, August 2023 – Mistaken assumptions can lead to damaged relationships. Here’s how to bypass them through clearer communication.

The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure
LinkedIn.com, July 2023 – Reading for pleasure is not just a leisure activity; it’s a powerful tool for personal development. In this article, I list

In Flow – Take The Path of Least Resistance
LinkedIn.com, July 2023 – You are never alone in this journey unless you choose to be.

Media Companies Have Consistently Resisted Tech (to their peril)
LinkedIn.com, May 2023 – Those who have embraced tech have been able to enjoy richer consumer engagement and new revenue streams. And for those who

Insights on the Explosion of AI (with a little help from some of my friends!)
LinkedIn.com, April 2023 – Tapping key visionaries to provide you with a crash course on AI for those who are eager to learn more about

Serious Fun – How Millions of Kids Were Introduced to Classical Music via Cartoons
LinkedIn.com, April 2023 – There’s a real marriage of the timeless appeal of Classical music and animation that continues on which is fantastic because of

Steve Jobs (& other voices) Reanimated via AI
LinkedIn.com, March 2023 – Recently, there have been attempts to reanimate Steve – at least his voice – using AI-assisted technologies. Read the entire article

The Many Benefits of Seeing New Possibilities
LinkedIn.com, Feb. 2023 – Having access to fresh ideas and possibilities can help to broaden your horizons, expand your thinking, and enhance your ability to

January Can Be a Challenging Month for Many
LinkedIn.com, Jan. 2023 – Let’s aim for a sense of wholeness in all areas of our life where the primary goals are contentment and a

Some of My Favorite Holiday Traditions
LinkedIn.com, Dec. 2022 – During this festive season, it’s a good time to celebrate and reflect upon the many gifts in our lives like great

The Waiting is the Hardest Part
LinkedIn.com, Nov. 2022 – What’s stopping you or holding you back from what you most want to manifest for yourself?
Slow Down to Speed Up
Many of us move, work and live at breakneck speeds, often to our detriment. We create or participate in accidents, we make mistakes, we create

Why It’s Time to Buck the 24/7 Work Trend
April 11, 2017 Ellevate Network Americans are still working too hard and too long. The average American puts in 258 more hours per year than
Embracing Serendipity: Seizing Opportunities as they Arise
Have you ever stopped to notice how things are always working in our favor? It may be time to start doing so. A chance encounter

Put on the Spot? Here’s How to Own Your Response
December 12, 2016, Success Magazine No one likes being put on the spot, but it teaches you to anticipate the unexpected, a lesson forever useful
5 Secrets to Building High-Yield Partnerships
Forming strategic partnerships not only creates a powerful reciprocal network, but also propels you toward your goals, exposes you to new insights and optimizes the time and energy you invest in relationships. And these advantages work both ways.

5 Unlikely Music Legends With Great Advice for Entrepreneurs
February 25, 2014, LinkedIn Articles As an entrepreneur, it’s important to keep your ears open for helpful advice — especially when you’re new to the
Just Because You Have 500+ Connections Doesn’t Mean Your Network Is Healthy
The best way to build solid connections is to earn a reputation of being a person who adds value for others in virtually every interaction you have with them.

12 Affirmations For The Struggling Entrepreneur
December 15, 2014, LinkedIn Articles Entrepreneurs are an optimistic lot. Naysayers might say “naïve.” But they have to be.
How to Create Your Own Industry to Fit Your Strengths
By leveraging my core strengths and skills and combining my backgrounds in entertainment and tech, I’ve molded my own brand and carved a unique career path for myself. Having been a talent producer for award shows, cause concerts, and celebrity fundraising events for three decades, I’ve developed a very large network, connecting musicians, actors, comedians, and tech innovators with the corporate world to create performances and campaigns.

5 Simple Steps to Schedule Your Week for Business and Personal Success
December 1,2014, Inc. As an entrepreneur, attending to your work is essential for building your business. But creating a balanced life is the key to
5 Conversation Tools For Nurturing Your Relationship With A Mentor
We’ve all longed for a classic mentor-mentee relationship at some point in our careers. We want someone who is savvy and seasoned. We want her to provide the perfect insights and career advice that will help us reach our goals. We want someone who will guide us to our destination.
The Secret Weapon of Billionaire CEOs and Wildly Successful People
If you’ve hit a wall, it might be time to hire a business coach. Sometimes no matter how passionate you are about your business, it takes an outsider’s perspective to see where the company is lacking and identify areas for growth. And that additional insight and shift in perspective can take moments but make a huge difference in your results and the outcome.

5 Conversation Tools For Nurturing Your Relationship With A Mentor
November 17, 2014, LinkedIn Articles We’ve all longed for a classic mentor-mentee relationship at some point in our careers.

9 Ways to Make a Lasting Impression at Your First Conference
October 27, 2014, LinkedIn Articles Success in business is all about connections and relationships. And with more and more people working virtually and face-to-face meetings

Turn Up Your Volume: 5 Big Moves Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Music Moguls
October 24, 2014, Inc. Music moguls and entrepreneurs have a lot to teach each other. But don’t worry; you don’t have to sing like Beyoncé

The Secret Weapon of Billionaire CEOs and Other Wildly Successful People
October 10, 2014, Inc. If you’ve reached a plateau, it might be time to hire a business coach. A business coach can be a valuable

Music and Your Brand: Five Ways to Tune Your Demographic In With the Right Band
September 15, 2014, LinkedIn Articles Attention is a scarce resource—and that means it’s a costly one. In a world of hundreds of competing voices, art

Star-Struck: Tapping into the Power of a Celebrity Speaker
September 8, 2014, LinkedIn Articles Creating a well-designed event is a balancing act. Tapping industry leaders and controversial renegades, orchestrating brilliant panels, and throwing awesome
Personal Glimpses of a Comet: Comic Genius Robin Williams
Sometimes there are people who touch our lives in brief glimpses – and those encounters are so magical that we hold onto them and look forward to the next one over and over. They’re friends of friends or colleagues we bump into at events or meetings or random connections where it seems serendipity is at work.
Only the Good Die Young: Robin Williams & Other Creative Geniuses Taken Too Soon.
I’ll never forget the first time I met Robin Williams. I was a teenager attending a taping of “Mork & Mindy” on the Paramount Pictures lot. He was incredibly gracious and encouraging to my 16-year-old self with aspirations of working in the entertainment business and making my dent in the universe.

Only the Good Die Young: Robin Williams & Other Creative Geniuses Taken Too Soon
August 16, 2014, LinkedIn Articles I’ll never forget the first time I met Robin Williams. I was a teenager attending a taping of “Mork &

Kick-Finishing: The Next Big Thing in Promotion
June 29, 2014, LinkedIn Articles It’s no surprise that artists and entrepreneurs alike frequently turn to crowdfunding — it works.
Why Apple’s Beats Acquisition May Be Its Smartest Move Yet
The most talked-about “secret” of 2014 was Apple’s $3 billion acquisition of Beats. Although it wasn’t officially announced until May 28, rumors swirled around the Internet for weeks.

Why Apple’s Beats Acquisition May Be Its Smartest Move Yet
June 9, 2014, LinkedIn Articles The most talked-about “secret” of 2014 was Apple’s $3 billion acquisition of Beats. Although it wasn’t officially announced until May

How Your Brand Can Rock the Socks Off A Music Festival
May 21, 2014, LinkedIn Articles The most talked-about “secret” of 2014 was Apple’s $3 billion acquisition of Beats. Although it wasn’t officially announced until May

The Secret to Becoming a Super Connector
January 28, 2014, LinkedIn Articles A few years ago, a former colleague reached out to me. He was working at Cisco, helping the company organize
Bestseller Event
“5 Steps to Writing and Launching a Bestseller” Come to this 1-day Workshop and Gourmet Lunch featuring the LEADERS in How to Write a Bestseller
1-day Mastermind & Branding Event w/Lunch w/Kelli Richards, Mike Koenigs and MaryAgnes Antonopoulos
In this 1-day Mastermind & Branding Event with Internet GIANT Mike Koenigs, and Social Strategist Mary Agnes Antonopoulos, Kelli Richards will focus on supporting attendees to leverage and create a powerful online presence and brand, build valuable connections, AND set achievable goals, blow past roadblocks and support other attendees. This exclusive group will work with Kelli Richards and her two valuable guest speakers – serious and respected mentors in their field – to accomplish powerful results. This event is perfect for Entrepreneurs, Creative Thinkers, Professionals, CEO’s, and Small Business Owners.
A Message of Thanks and Giving
Greetings everyone, With Thanksgiving almost here, I’d like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, abundant with loved ones. One
Politics 2.0: The 2012 US Presidential Election
Very rarely, if ever, do I talk about politics. It’s one of those taboo topics of conversation that’s best left unmentioned for the sake of
Hypebot Promotes “Taking the Crowd to the Cloud”
I’ll write a separate blog about how my eBook went all the way to #1 on Amazon this weekend, but I wanted to take a moment and offer a special thanks to Bruce Houghton – a powerful voice in the music industry – who writes for HypeBot. He made an exception to his SOP to review the book, and his observations are spot on and very important to me. Because of the holiday weekend, I made the executive choice to leave the eBook at the launch price just until mid-week, giving all of the artists out there a chance to grab it (and use it!). MANY thanks to Bruce and to everyone who supported our effort to offer a hands-on, simple, DIY look at social media for the music industry. ~ Kelli Richards
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