“Kelly is a true inspiration. Her story is a powerful reminder that a woman can define her own path, finding purpose and passion beyond the roles society has traditionally prescribed.”
– Sophie Cachia
We plan our futures in
permanent marker.
Life uses a red pen.
From childhood dreams to societal checklists, we’re all handed a script for how life is supposed to go. But what happens when that script is ripped away – by fate, by biology, or by a crisis we didn’t expect?
Kelly Donougher always believed she’d be a mum. It wasn’t just expected – it was planned for and dreamed of. The ‘white picket fence’ was her destiny. Until her body decided otherwise.
Kelly’s dream collapsed, and she spiralled hard. The gruelling stages of grief, identity loss, and uncertainty ravaged her life. But it also came with an unsuspecting gift: a blank page.
Eight years later, Kelly stands firmly on the life she built from scratch – a life that defied the rules, broke the mould, and became more fulfilling than she ever imagined. A life by design.
No Fence, No Limits is a powerful, raw, and uplifting story of what happens when we stop living the lives we’re told to want – and start designing the lives we’re meant to live.
About Kelly Donougher
With over 20 years’ business experience across a range of industries, Kelly runs her own successful interior design business called 13 Interiors. Since inception in 2017, 13 Interiors has grown to operate on a national scale with a studio base in Perth, WA and a second studio location in Melbourne, Victoria.
As one of Australia’s leading interior designers, Kelly regularly features across a range of media publications and outlets, including Adore Magazine, Home Beautiful, The West Australian, Perth Home Show, Channel 9, Snooze Australia, Summit Homes Group, 6PR Radio, Business Chicks, Domain.com.au and News.com.au, and regularly presents workshops and demonstrations at design and styling events.
Kelly has extensive experience within the public speaking sector and enjoys mentoring and sharing her knowledge with like-minded individuals who not only want to learn more about interior design, but also to connect through personal journeys and experiences.
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