ABOUT KELLY

Kelly Carlin-McCall is an author, speaker, podcaster, storyteller, depth psychologist, transformational coach and television producer. Her 20+ years of study and practice in Zen Buddhism, Co-Active Coaching and Imaginal Psychology are the foundation for her creative work and for her transformational programs.

In 2022, Kelly won an Emmy award as executive producer of the HBO documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream. She is proudly involved in The National Comedy Center as an Industry Advisory Board member. She speaks often on what it takes to find the courage to discover and express one’s most authentic voice, and how life’s biggest challenges are really portals for the deep change and engagement we all seek.

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Upcoming Events

Comedy Week at Chautauqua Institution

July 4
I am interviewing Tony Shaloub and his wife Brooke Adams for Comedy Week at the Chautauqua Institute in New York state. Lewis Black is curating the whole week and has also invited Paula Poundstone, Roy Wood Jr., writers of the Daily Show, and the directors of the Inside Out movies for various events to share their take on what they do. And Johnny Carson will be honored too.

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Generation Women: Sexy Summer Show (Livestream)

July 15: 4-530PM PDT
Summer is hitting its peak, and we turned up the heat even further with a night of sizzling, steamy stories. Our annual Sexy Summer Show is upon us and our talented multigenerational lineup takes you on a journey through the hottest season of the year. Come in from the New York heat and celebrate staying sexy, sassy, and spicy at every age. Don’t miss out on this fan-favorite tradition!

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Week Seven at Chautauqua Institution

August 2
Details Coming Soon!

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TESTIMONIALS

"Kelly Carlin is one of the most inspiring, encouraging, engaging coaches I have ever had."
Coby K. - Master Coach & Kripalu Yoga Instructor
"After working with Kelly, I feel enthusiastic and really ready for my next chapter.”
Claudia P. - Visual Artist
" I had epiphany after epiphany about why I was the way I was and how to re-align my actions to my True North. It was revelatory.”
Lori F. - Voice Over Actress & Coach
“When I began coaching, I felt extremely uncomfortable in my own skin. I was afraid to let those around me see the real ME. Now, when I show my real self to others, if they don’t quite get me, I let it go. I know who I am. I like me, and that’s what counts.”
Krista S. -
“I find it is rare to work with someone like Kelly with such ease and naturalness paired with profound discovery, made possible by her focused attention, spot on feedback and gentle invitation to encounter my own healing images. Working with her is a unique invitation and delight that I would recommend to anyone.”
Darby C. - Master of Social Work

other ways to engage

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My Humans on the Verge podcast explores how individuals and American culture change, evolve, move from one stage of life, or one state of mind to another through conversations with folks from the world of spirituality, psychology, philosophy, politics, science, and the arts and entertainment people, and my own musings I call “Ponderamas.”
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Content that endeavors to understand, investigate and share how we as individuals and the collective evolve ourselves.
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I have walked this path, and now I’m ready to help you walk yours. Curious about my life’s journey? My memoir, published by St. Martin’s Press in 2015, is A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George.