Kelly Abanda

@biz_bestie
Founder, BizBestie Lounge & Design Your Detour

Speaker

Mentor

Board Member

Instructor

Traveler

Podcast Guest

Networker

Conference Attendee

Conference Speaker

Freelancer

Life Long Learner

University Graduate

Coach

Consultant

Entrepreneur

Community

Community Builder

Community Building

Leadership

Remote Worker

Workshop Facilitator

Consulting

Failure

Side Hustle

Leader

Learning & Development

Life of the party

Coaching

Seen Some Sh*t

Black Lives Matter

Leadership & Education

Professional Development

Collaboration

Communication

Business Owner

New Ideas

World traveler

Slow Travel

Leadership Development

Growth mindset

Thought Leader

Ideas

public speaking

Business Problem Solver

Problem Solver

Kelly Abanda, M.A., has successfully navigated several major pivots in her life.
In 2016, she quit her senior-level corporate job to pursue a life-long dream of traveling the world solo. This magical leap was meant to last only 3 months but turned into THREE YEARS and 23 countries around the world. From getting lost at sea in the South Pacific to "accidentally" getting invited to a private tour of Nelson Mandela's home, she saw first-hand how community opens magical doors for unforgettable experiences and life-long connection.

Now she helps rebellious rule followers who are stuck in a rut create a new path to freedom through 1:1 coaching and workshops. She's worked with Warner Brothers Media, multiple universities and countless other organizations.

In 2022, she launched BizBestie Lounge, a collaborative community of badass, heart-centered entrepreneurs who support each other in radical ways.

I'm open to

guest lecturing,

joining company boards,

open source contributions,

speaking at events,

speaking on podcasts,

brainstorming,

beta testing new products,

freelance roles,

advising companies,

partnering on side projects,

giving design feedback,