How Kaylee Balances PartsEdge, Parenting, and Personal Growth

In her first-ever solo episode, Kaylee Felio opens up about what it’s like to juggle leadership at PartsEdge, family life, and personal growth. She shares raw insights from parenting, her role at PartsEdge, and how the parts industry is evolving. This is a personal, practical look at what it really takes to show up in fixed ops.

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Working Like It’s Your Company

Kaylee clears up a common misconception: she doesn’t own PartsEdge, but she acts like she does. That mindset drives how she shows up, supports clients, and represents the brand. After 12 years in the company, she’s deeply invested in its growth.

She talks about how this mindset builds culture. It makes her ask better questions, care more about long-term success, and support the team like family. It’s also why so many clients feel a personal connection when they work with her.

Parenting Guilt and Professional Pressure

Kaylee opens up about the messy truth behind balancing work and motherhood. She shares moments like changing diapers during virtual events and crying after sending her daughter to school. She names the guilt. She accepts the chaos. And she reminds listeners that perfection is not the goal.

Instead, it’s about perspective. Some days are hard. Some weeks are worse. But leadership means being honest, getting help when needed, and not trying to hide the hard parts.

The Power of Showing Up

The industry is changing. Kaylee’s seeing more referrals, more inbound interest, and more parts managers hungry to improve. She tells stories about webinars turning into sign-ups mid-call and teams finally seeing what’s possible when they get the right support.

She also shares how powerful it is to get parts professionals out of their departments and into industry events. It’s not just about tools. It’s about feeling seen, heard, and connected.

Takeaways

• You don’t need a title to take ownership at work
• Stop chasing balance and start naming what’s hard
• Keep showing up even if it’s messy or uncertain
• Lead with empathy, not just process

"Sometimes the most helpful thing you can share is that you’re still figuring it out too." — Kaylee Felio