Kali J Desautels
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Rewatching Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Ollie was special — not just because it’s still one of my all-time favourite films, but because it means something entirely different to me now. As a teen, I saw glamour and whimsy. As an adult with a bipolar diagnosis, someone who’s weathered her own “mean reds,” I see Holly…
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🌼 Big news, friends! 🌼 I’m so excited to officially be an ambassador for @jennybefree — a beautiful, local Canadian accessory company based in Calgary! 🇨🇦✨ Check out how adorable Sadie looks in her daisy-printed bandana 🐾💛 This brand creates high-quality, curated pieces that are as stylish as they are comfy — and I’m thrilled…
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There’s nothing like a candlelight deep stretch + relaxation yoga class to melt away the day—and sharing it with my dear friend Katie made it even more special. ✨🧘♀️ Nicolette’s guidance was, as always, exactly what I needed. Grateful for slow moments, steady breath, and good company. #CandlelightYoga #DeepStretch #RelaxationYoga #EveningWindDown #YogaWithFriends #MindBodySoul #YogaBliss #SelfCareRitual…
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I am so honoured (and honestly a little overwhelmed!) to share that I’ve been selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 25 Vancouver Mom Bloggers for 2025! 🎉💛 I’m so excited and proud to be included among this inspiring group of moms who share their hearts, creativity, chaos, and community. Thank you, FeedSpot, for…
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Big news! I’ve officially changed my handle—from @KaliDesautelsReads to @KaliDesautelsSpeaks and now… just plain old @KaliJDesautels. 💁🏻♀️ Why? Because over the past year, this space has become more than just books or speaking—it’s become me. All of me. The messy, joyful, creative, chronic-illness-managing, book-loving, dog-snuggling, coffee-sipping, occasional-sweary me. 💜 Also… I tried to be fancy…
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🌪️📘 Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson 📘🌪️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ This one took me deep into the heart of Roshar—and into the minds and wounds of its most haunted heroes. At over 1,200 pages, Rhythm of War is an epic in every sense: sweeping battles, scientific breakthroughs, soul-deep struggles, and truths that shake the foundations of…
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When you’re 90% water and 100% dramatic 💁♀️ Dave and the kids roasted me as I marched these three giants to the bedside like I was prepping for a desert trek. Listen… hydration is a lifestyle. A personality. A nightly ritual. A full-time job. Also me at 2 a.m.: glares at the pink one because…
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Just finished Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson and… WOW. 😮💨 This book is a journey—epic, intricate, and emotionally charged. The worldbuilding continues to be mind-blowing, but it was that twist that completely floored me. Didn’t see it coming, and it changed everything. 🤯 If you’re into stories that make you think, characters that evolve in real…
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“The weird thing about bravery is… it feels like fear.” This quote hit me hard today. So often we think bravery is loud and certain — but more often, it’s quiet, shaky, and terrifying. It’s sending the message, making the move, speaking the truth, showing up — even when your heart is racing and your…
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So… at 42, I went to my first metal concert. Spiritbox. With my friend’s son. Was I cool? No. Was I prepared? Absolutely — with FOAM EAR PLUGS. I expected chaos, screaming, and a strong desire to flee to a quiet coffee shop. What I got was chaos, screaming… and a weird sense of joy.…
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