Up From Here

In part one of this two-part episode, we kick things off by talking about the vision boards Janai and Kelsi made — what we're calling in, what we're intentionally building, and how our desires are shifting as we grow. We break the ice with a new segment we're officially coining Whiteboard Confessions, playing games that lead us straight into honesty, laughs, and unexpected takes. From there, the c...

In this New Year's Eve episode, we reflect on the habits, mindsets, and patterns we're leaving in 2025 — and the versions of ourselves we're intentionally bringing into 2026. We play games, laugh a lot, and get real about what it actually takes to break cycles instead of just talking about change every January. From nipping old behaviors in the bud to remembering who we are at our core, this episo...

In this episode, we're getting into all things Christmas — the cozy moments, the chaos, the unexpected emotions, and the very unholy holiday drama our listeners shared with us. Janai talks about hosting her first Christmas with her family, the pressure, the excitement, and the "am I really the adult now?" feeling that comes with stepping into that role. Kelsi gets real about navigating a bit of th...

In this episode, we get honest about the lessons that come with maturity — knowing when to speak, when to shut up, and when your ego is the only thing standing in the way of connection. Janai opens up about watching Kelsi's relationship from the outside and sometimes feeling like it looks limiting — questioning whether long-term relationships can quietly shrink you, soften your edges, or pull you...

In this episode, we dive into the kind of inner growth that doesn't look glamorous on the outside — the quiet shifts, the identity deaths, the chapters closing before we even know what the next one is. The parts of ourselves we outgrow, and the versions of us we're finally brave enough to walk away from. Kelsi opens up about no longer feeling beholden to "auditioning" for anything — rooms, roles,...

In this episode, we open up about the kind of childhood trauma that stays in your body long after you've grown up - the patterns you inherit, the wounds you didn't ask for, and the mothers who were doing their best... even when their best wasn't enough. Kelsi gets vulnerable about growing up with a mother whose love was often overshadowed by meanness, emotional neglect, and expectations no child c...

Welcome back to the group chat, babes — and buckle up because this episode went from comedy to chaos REAL quick.  This week, we unpack the full story of how one of us ended up in JAIL (yes… actual jail), why the first phone call was straight to Mommy, and the reality check that followed. From mugshots to mommy-dependency to "girl, you need to grow up," this episode has everything.  We dive into:...

In this episode, we get real about how the childhoods we didn't choose ended up shaping the women we are today. Kelsi opens up about growing up in Georgia with no real family support system — just her mom and sisters — and how that isolation showed up in adulthood. Meanwhile, Janai shares what it was like being surrounded by cousins, a full village, and how that shaped her confidence and identity....

Hey babes — it's Kelsi Lee and Janai Iman, and welcome to Up From Here 💋 We're kicking things off by introducing us — who we are, how we met, and how dating has evolved from our wild 20s to our grown 30s.🥂 We're also sharing our hot take on why couples might actually need separate bedrooms (yeah, we said it). Think of this as your new favorite group chat — unfiltered, funny, and way too real. Gr...