On this episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley discuss how to build a network intentionally. They discuss 6 inventory questions to ask yourself when building your network and relationships.

We’re in the collaboration domain of Redefining Resilience and this week, Chris and Kiley are sharing 8 tips to control your environment. They are:

Alex Perry is the Founder of Practically Speaking, LLC, a presentation and public speaking firm dedicated to empowering leaders to articulate their messages with precision and impact. With nearly two decades of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Alex brings a unique perspective to her practice, having helped countless individuals regain their communication abilities following illness or injury.

On this episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley reflect on their takeaways from the tenacity domain, sharing insights on motivation, setbacks, and the mindset shifts that drive perseverance. Plus, Chris has a special clip to highlight an important lesson from this series. Then, they transition into the final domain of resilience—collaboration—exploring why strong relationships and teamwork are essential for long-term success.

Shayla Webb is an accomplished legal professional and dedicated entrepreneur based in Carmel, Indiana. With a distinguished background in Real Estate Development and economic development, Shayla has recently channeled her expertise into a new venture driven by personal resilience and a passion for wellness.

Growing up, Marissa was always the “sick kid,” constantly dealing with fevers, infections, and headaches. After experiencing fainting episodes and heart palpitations, a diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) was made. Later, multiple sprains and six knee surgeries led to a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Michael Kelly is co-founder and CEO at DeveloperTown, an Indianapolis based software agency that focuses on financial services and healthcare digital transformation. In addition to DeveloperTown, Mike is involved in a number of other companies. He’s President and co-founder of FullStack (a regional PEO), the founder of Tenant Tracker (SaaS for CRE), a co-founder of Waterly (SaaS for water and wastewater), a co-founder of OpsStitch (AI for small business governance), a co-founder of 1919 Ventures (a new Carmel-based spirits company), and a co-founder of Start Something Ventures (a Midwest-based angel investment group). Mike is also an advisor and board member for numerous early-stage startups, he is an Operating Partner for Elevate Ventures, is an advisor at the Entrepreneurship Center in Nashville TN, and is a mentor for the Founders Institute program in Chicago IL.

This week on Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley dive into the decision of when to persist or pivot. The key takeaway? Never quit. Whether you choose to stay the course or change direction, the focus is on moving forward. Tune in for practical advice, real-life examples, and actionable tips to help you navigate life's challenges with tenacity and purpose!