Slay The Spray
Slay The Spray
Kelly Callaghan
Turning 40: 4 Lessons From the Decade That Almost Destroyed Me
44 minutes Posted Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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In this episode of Slay The Spray, Kelly Callaghan shares her raw, unfiltered reflections on turning 40 — from surviving an annulment and betrayal to burning out in business, self-medicating with alcohol, and finally finding peace, health, and clarity heading into her next decade.
By the end of this episode, you will learn about:
The real lessons from a decade of chaos, and how marriage, motherhood, grief, and business shaped who Kelly is today.
Why healing requires feeling, and how numbing pain with alcohol only slowed her recovery.
The case for financial independence, and why it's the difference between staying trapped and being free.
Her four goals for her 40s, from scaling X-Tan Sunless to $5 million to building deeper friendships.
What confidence really looks like, and how keeping small promises to herself rebuilt her self-trust.
Connect with Kelly:
Instagram: instagram.com/iam_kellyann
TikTok: tiktok.com/@iam_kellyann
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/beautybusinessbabes
YouTube: youtube.com/@iam_kellyann
Website: spraytanclass.com
And of course, don’t forget to join us next time for another episode of Slay The Spray!