According to Kelley, this abrupt transition from anonymity to fame was not easy.
It’s a lot.
Kelley then went on to describe the mentality that has helped her cope with her newfound fame.
“You got to learn how to be comfortable with yourself.
All of these lifestyle changes ultimately changed Kelley.
“We would do little things back in the day.
Despite all these shenanigans, Kelley’s parents tried to keep her on the right path, she explained.
This firm sense of family guidance is one of the reasons that Kelley was able to become successful.
Ultimately, Kelley is grateful for her parents' tough love.
For high school, landed a spot at the prestigiousCulver Academyboarding school.
In college, Kelley was able to grow her interest in international leadership.
And these extracurricular activities did not prevent Kelley from earning good grades.
She reportedly made the Dean’s List for academic excellence before earning a seat at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
All of these impressive achievements may lead some to wonder where Kelley’s motivation comes from.
The former “Bachelor"contestant admits to holding high expectations for herself from a young age.
As she told “Talking It Out,” “[My parents] didn’t push me.
They weren’t like, ‘You have to go [to boarding school].’
I put pressure on myself.”
When the show started filming, Kelley was a budding lawyer with a new position ather father’s firm.
And she didn’t necessarily need the media exposure for a career boost.
The truth, however, is that Kelley never applied to go on the show at all.
According to the lawyer-turned-influencer, she still has no clue who submitted an utility on her behalf.
“Someone recommended me [for the show] …
I didn’t know anyone that worked for the internet,” she told “Business Unusual.”
Because of these dynamics, Kelley was really hesitant about the idea of going on TV.
At the time, Kelley was concerned about how the show could impact her professional reputation.
“I didn’t really want to do this at first.
Luckily for Kelley, she didn’t have to wait too long for her answer.
Kelley approached Peter, introduced herself, and asked him about his time on the show.
The reality star herself admits that she wasn’t exactly a producer favorite.
In an interview with The Viall Files (perE!
News), Peter opened up about how the show’s environment hindered his relationship with Kelley.
“Kelley will be the first one to admit this: Kelley was not good for the show.
[She] was not comfortable ever, never felt in her element,” he reflected.
Instead, she chose to foster close friendships with the other women from the show.
“Kelsey Weierand I talk every single day for, like, hours,” she said.
In oneInstagram post, Kelsey even goes as far as to call Kelley her “best friend.”
As of this writing, that number has climbed to a whopping784,000 followers.
But Kelley has dared to be more than your average influencer.
According to Kelley, this initial investment turned out to be a very positive experience.
In 2020, the ambitious career woman ran into her old flame at the Miami Super Bowl (perE!
“I think that is just what has shown us that this is working.
It’s super just natural and organic.”
In the ET exclusive, Kelley couldn’t help but agree with her beau.
She went on to explain how her time on the show prevented Peter from seeing the real her.
“But, like, I saw a lot of compatibility things that added up between him and I.
But, he [didn’t] necessarily know that.
He didn’t know me.”
Luckily, this didn’t stopKelley and Peterfrom getting to know each other after the cameras stopped rolling.
It wasn’t our cup of tea.
But in real life, after, it’s just been seamless,” Peter told ET.
But by New Year’s Eve, the pair had called it quits, according toE!
However, this image doesn’t tell the full story.
According to Kelley’sbusiness page, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease at the end of 2021.
Unfortunately, this major health challenge hasn’t been easy for the influencer.
While Kelley is certainly dedicated to her goal of recovery, the path forward isn’t necessarily easy.
Although this medical approach may sound overwhelming, Kelley has expressed a positive attitude about getting through it.
“It’s going to be extensive, but I’m ready to tackle it,” she shared.
“I might go back into it, just not necessarily with my family’s firm.
I might do something else with my law degree,” she explained.
“For right now, I’m not doing law.”
Is she back with Peter Weber?
Since late 2021, Kelley Flanagan has been focused on taking care of her health.
Nonetheless, the former “Bachelor” contestant hasn’t managed to stay out of the spotlight.
If anything, the dynamic duo has been teasing the possibility of a reconciliation.
On August 28, Kelley posted a photo of herself in a pink cocktail dress onher Instagram.
Whether or not the couple is officially dating has not been determined as of this writing.
