Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 09/09/2026Prepping for a move to France in a few years (playing the long game, working on my Spanish citizenship) 100
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 25/08/2026100%. It's actually an interesting cultural problem, too. Sometimes you need to explain the "why" behind something you don't necessarily agree with, and that requires a lot more careful explanation. I can imagine your home-based therapy experience would be super beneficial here! 122
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 31/07/2026Had my 4th and final lipedema surgery yesterday. The road ahead is now just recovery. 4 surgeries in 7 months was a lot, but I’m a pro now. 3340
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/07/20263 days until my final lipedema surgery. I guess I’ll figure out what to meal prep now. 0100
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 28/06/2026Just grew up there! I moved down to Georgia my junior year of high school so I lost the in-state tuition opportunity for UM. 110
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 28/06/2026In other news, I'm starting another master's program in August, which will be my fourth degree from UGA. Go dawgs. 2110
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 28/06/2026I’m disappointed to share that journaling is once again working in my favor. Past me knew this. Future me will probably forget this again. afterburnout.co/p/finding-a-...afterburnout.coFinding a way to truly end the workweekBreaking: woman discovers journaling again 1140
Reposted by Kelly Vaughnblaw @blaw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026This week marks the 13th year of Canine CellMates/Beyond the Bars, an Atlanta-based nonprofit and program focused on rehabilitating felony offenders using shelter dogs. Our goal is to raise $13,000 this week and we have a donor willing to match each dollar. If you can, please donate! mtyc.co/jclptfmtyc.coSupport Canine CellMates 13th Anniversary Fundraiser! on Mightycause13 Years of Hope … and Second Chances 610761
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/05/2026I wonder if it's not feeling like a better market because while job openings are up, perhaps layoffs are also up, so there's still more competition? Purely speculative 280
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/05/2026I wrote about the Forward Deployed Engineer role and how it's becoming more popular, but it's not quite clear that companies agree on what this role really is www.modernleader.is/p/the-rise-o...modernleader.isThe rise of the Forward Deployed EngineerIt's not a new role, but it's making a big splash 1112
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 20/05/2026Work update: I’m stepping in as Engineering Zone Lead over the Workflow Zone at Zapier! In a little over a year, I’ve come to learn just how much this team cares about what they build and how they build it, and I’m excited to build upon the strong foundation set in the zone 🧡 0180
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 14/05/20264 months and 30 phone calls later, I finally got Aetna to overturn their decision on insurance coverage for my lipedema surgeries and all 3 surgeries are now covered 100% in network 🎉 6370
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 08/05/2026I could send newsletters at a normal time, but sometimes I write something at 9pm on a Thursday and just decide to send it out. New on After Burnout: afterburnout.co/p/your-smart... 0111
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 25/04/2026After somewhere around 6 years, @emmabostian.bsky.social and I are finally back together and vacationing in Italy! 🇮🇹 4420
Reposted by Kelly VaughnGuy Segal @guysegal.com · 23/04/2026Here's my latest article for @zeroheight.com, inspired by @kvlly.com, diving deep into the hidden costs of a design system team saying "yes".zeroheight.comThe cost of yes: Design systems and the work nobody sees - zeroheightGuy Segal explores the work around the work in design systems: the hidden cost of saying yes and how thoughtful nos can protect the system over time. 0143
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 24/04/2026Life update: I made it back to Pilates after 4 months off for 3 surgeries 🥹 1270
Reposted by Kelly VaughnKelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 16/04/2026Exciting news: I'm back on Maven with a 1-day workshop! It's time to stop putting off that tough conversation you need to have. This is a hands-on workshop where you'll come with a tough situation and leave with the tools you need to have any difficult conversation. maven.com/kellyvaughn/...maven.comNavigate Tough Conversations at Work by Kelly Vaughn on MavenKnow what to say, how to say it, and how to handle the response 1102
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 19/04/2026Just bringing my Kindle this time since I won't have much downtime, but I'm about to get started on re-reading the Maasverse ahead of October so that will keep me busy for a while! 110
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 19/04/2026I’m leaving for a proper vacation on Friday. After nearly 4 months spent recovering from 3 surgeries, this time off is so needed. Still can’t fully straighten my arms, but that’s fine. 4310
Reposted by Kelly VaughnLindaKat ✨ @lindakat.com · 15/04/2026This was such a good read today, and exactly the space I've been in too. Love everything about how Kelly worded this. 141
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 16/04/2026Exciting news: I'm back on Maven with a 1-day workshop! It's time to stop putting off that tough conversation you need to have. This is a hands-on workshop where you'll come with a tough situation and leave with the tools you need to have any difficult conversation. maven.com/kellyvaughn/...maven.comNavigate Tough Conversations at Work by Kelly Vaughn on MavenKnow what to say, how to say it, and how to handle the response 1102
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 15/04/2026Been a while since I wrote for After Burnout, but I'm back with a good one: afterburnout.co/p/breaking-o...afterburnout.coBreaking out of the "brain fry" spiral of AIIf you're going to use AI, you can avoid letting it fry your brain 171
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 11/04/2026Please enjoy this relic of Past Kelly I forgot I was using as my bookmark 1160
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 27/03/2026I feel like my hand swallowed it 😂 Hopefully I can fit it on my finger again soon! 030
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/03/2026In other important news, my Neopets account turned 25 today 41351
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/03/2026I don‘t have full mobility in my arms yet (I need both hands for this drink, for example) but I can at least do most daily activities myself! I definitely need help with putting on and taking off the compression. 130
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 26/03/2026Update: 30ish hours post op and made it to a coffee shop. Grateful for an easier recovery this time 💙 1451
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 25/03/2026Mostly stiff and swollen, the oxy is helping with the pain. At least I’m mobile this time and I can still feed myself! 120
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 25/03/2026Proof of life - lipedema surgery number 3 done. Another 3.8 liters of diseased tissue removed from my arms. That brings my total to a little over 17L, or ~35lb of tissue I couldn’t burn through diet and exercise. Now we begin the healing phase of this journey. 2470
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 23/03/2026Third surgery is on Wednesday. I ran out of Doordash gift card $$ that I used during my second surgery so I'm going to be meal prepping this time. This next surgery is on my arms, so I'll be limited to eating food that doesn't require chopping/using a knife. One-handed meals only. Wish me luck 🙏 2160
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 09/03/2026I return back to work today from my second medical leave. I think my full-time job is enough. 1170
Kelly Vaughn @kvlly.com · 09/03/2026I’m done teaching for now. I’ll keep writing Modern Leader until I’m bored. I’ll take more time off from conferences and public speaking. I’ve definitely pulled back on spending time on social media. None of it matters. I might find joy in it again, but this reset was necessary I think. 2170
