Have you ever thought about celebrating you — not just birthdays or milestones, but life itself? That’s exactly what my friend Kylie decided to do with her Festival of 50 — a year dedicated to saying YES to a list of 50 life-affirming experiences she wanted to live before turning 50.

Kylie and I go way back — we met at social work uni and have been friends ever since — so when she told me about this extraordinary idea, I knew right away it had to be a Grab Your Keys and Go Big YES story.

In this episode, Kylie shares how the idea first landed (thanks to a friend’s invitation to think bigger), and how she moved from wondering “could I even pull this off?” to actually doing it. She talks about the intentional way she built her list, the practical steps she took to turn dreams into reality, and the real life adventures that came from it — from the unforgettable to the messy, the planned and the spontaneous.

Along the way you’ll hear about her favourite experiences, her hit-and-miss attempts, and the wisdom she gathered about celebration, courage, and showing up for your own life.

Whether you’ve felt stuck on routine, waiting for something big to happen, or you’re craving a way to intentionally celebrate you, this episode will inspire you to rethink what it means to live with intention and joy.

Tune in for the stories, stay for the encouragement, and start thinking about what your own Big YES might look like.

Live with passion,

Nat and Mel

You can find Nat and Mel here:

https://www.instagram.com/grabyourkeysandgo/

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/