Meet Keila Brintley

We recently connected with Keila Brintley and have shared our conversation below.

Keila , we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or stress and is the process of ‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences.”

I would have to say that I get my resilience from God and from the love of my daughter. Both have played significant roles in my life—God being the center of it all. He’s the source of my joy, peace, comfort, and confidence. I have faced some traumatic experiences, yet I have bounced back every time. I have this crazy faith, knowing that if God did it before, He can do it again.

Secondly, my daughter, Angel Gabrielle—she is indeed an angel. She is one of the sweetest people I know, so full of love. She has been my strength, helping me pull through tumultuous times. Her kind spirit always has an uplifting word to give. I never wanted to let her down; that was my drive and reminder that seasons change. Being her mom is one of the greatest gifts God has given me, and I do not take it for granted. I believe pulling through difficult situations was never an option for me, because God has given me great responsibility in taking care of His child. I had to pull through.

There’s a saying: everyone is either in a storm, coming through a storm, or about to go through a storm. As long as you have the right people in your corner, you can conquer anything.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I am a coauthor in an anthology titled Recrowning God’s Daughters. That was such a fun project to work on, and it was published in 2022. I have grown so much since then. If I were to write my section again, I would do it slightly differently. I’ve grown in faith, in mindset, and in how I see certain things.

My chapter of the book focused on unforgiveness. We often hold so much against ourselves that we live in shame, fear, and doubt. I have changed so much over the last three years that I would certainly explore my experience with forgiving myself from a different perspective. You are worthy of forgiveness.

I am also a podcaster and motivational speaker. All The Way There Podcast began during the pandemic in 2020. It has become what I’m known for—and what I love. My heart is for people to heal from the inside out. God placed this passion in me early in life, and He also gave me the platform to do just that. I believe God can take your most tumultuous experiences and turn them into victories that help someone else going through the same thing. Nothing is ever wasted with God; you are a living testimony for someone.

As for motivational speaking, I share messages on my podcast platform every week. I post short, 50- to 90-second encouragements designed to lift spirits, spark joy, and inspire people to move mountains. We all need encouragement from time to time—it’s always better to spread love, not hate. There’s already enough hate in the world.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

1. Being okay with asking for help

2. Being organized

3. Being professional

Asking for help was once one of my weakest points. I strongly disliked being at the mercy of others. I never liked the thought of someone feeling as though I owed them anything. One day, I realized that you really don’t get far thinking that way. Some of your greatest help will come from people you least expect. God has a way of sending the right people across your path to help you move in the right direction. You just have to be open and willing. Pride truly does come before a fall. When I put my pride aside, I began to grow.

Organization is one of my strongest skills. However, I am always open to learning new ways to be more efficient. When things are organized, you thrive. People tend to trust what you’re doing, and they are more likely to help you again—especially when they see that you treat them well and value their time.

Professionalism is something I take pride in. I want to treat people as if they are A-class guests—because they are. In a society where most things are done so casually, I want my guests to feel special when we have an interview. I work on this skill often. I’ve met with businesses that seemed so familiar with me (without actually knowing me) that they felt comfortable saying anything. When it’s business, let’s keep it professional. If we’re genuine friends, we can still be that, but in a business setting we should conduct business. If you schedule a meeting with me, I will respect your time—whether we’re friends or not—and I expect the same in return. It’s simply a matter of respect.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

One of the most impactful things my parents ever did for me was shield me from people they knew did not have my best interests at heart. As a child, I didn’t understand this. I thought they were only being strict parents. As an adult, I now see some of the lives those people live—or have lived—and I completely understand why my parents were so protective. You are your environment. You are the friends you choose. Until you learn to break away from environments or people who are not conducive to your growth, your environment is what you will always become.

They also taught me that not everything warrants a comment. I had to have the last word as a young adult, and that habit can be exhausting and, at times, debilitating. I’ve learned that silence is one of your greatest weapons. To those who try to provoke or undermine you, silence can appear to be weakness—but it’s not. You can say so much without saying a single word. While there are moments where your words are needed, my greatest battles have been fought and won through prayer and silence. We play chess, not checkers.

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