Official Bio

Kelly Buckley is an author and speaker who, through the power of words, has connected with thousands of people around the world. Her story is a brave and courageous one—journeying from the depths of grief by clinging to gratitude and ultimately arriving at a place of strength, healing, and renewed purpose.

With gratitude as her anchor and her son Stephen’s philosophy of “one lifetime” as her guide, Kelly has published three books: Gratitude in Grief, Just One Little Thing, and her newest release, Christmas in Heart’s Content. Each book offers a compassionate hand to those navigating life’s hardest seasons, reminding readers that even in moments of darkness, there is always a glimmer of light waiting to be found.

From her writing grew a global online community, Just One Little Thing, where people gather to celebrate small joys, share daily gratitude, and support one another through life’s challenges. Through her books and community work, Kelly has connected personally with tens of thousands of individuals—primarily women—who have shared their own stories of struggle, resilience, and growth. Witnessing the remarkable strength within these women inspired Kelly to create Strong Wise Women, a private membership community designed to provide a positive, empowering space for women to share, encourage, and grow—ultimately helping them build lives rooted in gratitude, purpose, and connection.

Kelly’s books have been widely used by grief counselors as tools for healing, and her writings have been featured on respected platforms including Maria Shriver’s digital community and The Huffington Post. Her online spaces continue to foster meaningful conversation about gratitude, resilience, and the transformative power of supporting one another with love and positivity.