129. Permission to Do It the Aligned Way with 1/3 Projector Kelly Stevens

podcast Sep 04, 2025

Have you ever had that moment when you walk into a room and instantly feel seen, without a single word being exchanged? That was my experience the first time I met Kelly Stevens, a 1/3 Projector, powerhouse leader, and founder of Aligned Society.

Kelly embodies what it means to lead with authenticity. From her career in economic development and high-level organizations to creating a community for ambitious women leaders, her journey is proof that alignment isn’t just a concept, it’s a way of living.

The Unraveling Before the Building

Kelly shared something so real in our conversation: before you step into your aligned path, there’s often an unraveling. She described her shift from a career built on accolades, awards, and being constantly “on stage,” to realizing that true fulfillment meant redefining success for herself.

That unraveling, the moments of confusion, questioning, and even loss, wasn’t a setback. It was the foundation for something more powerful to be built.

And isn’t that the case for so many of us? We cling to the old definitions of success, but it’s only when we release them that we can step into the work and life that actually feels good.

The Permission to Lead Differently

When Kelly discovered her Human Design as a Projector, everything clicked. The endless meetings, overbooked calendar, constant hustle, it was draining her energy because it wasn’t how she was designed to thrive.

Learning to structure her days differently gave her permission to lead in a way that felt natural and powerful. For Kelly, success isn’t about doing more, it’s about guiding, seeing others clearly, and creating space for women to rise together.

Redefining Success in Seasons

One of the most inspiring takeaways from this episode is Kelly’s perspective on success. She reminds us that balance doesn’t mean everything in life is a “10” all the time. Instead, life moves in seasons, sometimes our focus is on business, sometimes family, sometimes health, and alignment is about building a strong foundation that can hold us steady through it all.

The Courage to Create Your Own Path

Aligned Society was born from Kelly’s courage to follow her intuition, even when it meant stepping into the unknown. Today, it’s a community where ambitious women leaders can focus on alignment, growth, and personal wellbeing, because when women take care of themselves, they lead more powerfully in every area of life.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a reminder that success isn’t about chasing someone else’s definition. It’s about giving yourself permission to slow down, listen to your inner wisdom, and create a life and business that feels aligned.

Your greatest awakening might just come when you stop pushing and start aligning.

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Connect with Kelly Stevens:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellystevens

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinalign

linkedin.com/in/kellyannestevens

Align Society Website: https://alignsociety.co/

Website: www.kellystevens.co

Freebie: https://membership.alignsociety.co/offers/L4hroUdo/checkout

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