Kelsi, CEO of Brass & Unity and author of “Brass and Unity, One Woman’s Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back.” is a formidable Canadian veteran who served across Canadian, American, and British military forces as an Artillery Gunner & “Female Searcher” in 2009 in Afghanistan. From childhood, she emerged as a competitive Te kwon do champion, securing a second-degree black belt & National Championship title by 19. Following her intense Afghan tour, Kelsi confronted her own battles, diagnosed with PTSD & TBI, but she discovered solace in art therapy. ingeniously crafting jewelry from spent bullet casings.

This birthed Brass & Unity, a renowned jewelry and eyewear brand, channeling 20% of net profits to aid veterans grappling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Notably nominated for prestigious awards, the brand found favor among celebrities like Kevin Hart, Ellen, Michael Buble, Whitney Cummings, and Julianne Hough, and received widespread media coverage. Kelsis impactful journey sparked the creation of the Brass & Unity Podcast, a top-ranked global show delving into mental health and extraordinary stories of resilience, featuring acclaimed individuals from various domains.

Kelsi has been featured on Jordan B. Peterson

Podcast, Lex Fridman, Piers Morgan, TRIGGERnometry, Digital Social Hour, Dr.

Gabrielle Lyon, Jocko, Carson Daly, GMA, Today Show, Forbes, ELLE, Fashion Magazine, CAFA,

People, Office Hours with David Meltzer on Apple + and a new documentary on MAID: The dark side of Canadian Compassion airing in 2024 and several others.

Committed to aiding veterans and others, Brass & Unity significantly contributed to multiple veterans’ charities and initiatives, amplifying their impact through a cascade of donations and partnerships.

Kelsi has solidified herself as a prominent Keynote Speaker including talks at Harvard, TEDx and several others. Kelsi is a trained Psychedelic Integration Coach, a Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, Mindset and Transformation Coach and works to improve the lives of others through plant medicine integration. The convergence of Kelsi’s inspiring book release, upcoming film adaptation, and her alliance with “Support Our Troops” in Canada and “Boot Campaign” in the USA underscores her relentless dedication to veterans’ well-being, solidifying her legacy as a force for positive change.