MITCHELL — A pair of Mitchell High School seniors earned places on the Class 11AA all-state football honor team, as selected by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association.
Representing the Kernels, Parker Denne was picked as a running back, while Hudson Borgan received one of the two all-purpose athlete spots.
Mitchell’s leading rusher and receiver this season, Denne paced the Kernels with 908 all-purpose yards, and accounted for 11 total touchdowns — five rushing, four receiving, one passing and one punt return. Against Douglas in the season-opener, Denne shattered the MHS single-game receiving yards record, hauling in eight receptions for 246 yards and three scores.
For his Kernel career, Denne, a team captain, was a 1,000-yard rusher and totaled 2,366 all-purpose yards with 20 touchdowns.
“Parker was one of the best players to wear a Kernel uniform the past three seasons,” said head coach Pat Larson. “He was a threat to score every time he touched the ball. He was our top offensive weapon the past two seasons, and everyone knew it.”
Mitchell’s Parker Denne (20) carries the football against Aberdeen Central during an Eastern South Dakota Conference football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Joe Quintal Field.
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A two-way starter as a safety on defense and Denne’s backfield mate on offense, Borgan collected 888 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, along with 67 tackles (3.5 for loss), two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. During his MHS career, Borgan, also a team captain, had 1,279 all-purpose yards and 133 tackles.
“Hudson was our best all-around football player this season, as he was a two-way starter and was on almost all of our special teams units,” Larson said. “He was the unquestioned leader of our defensive secondary and our No. 2 offensive weapon, both as a runner and as a receiver. He was instrumental in everything we did this season.”
Yankton, which earned the No. 1 seed in the Class 11AA playoffs, led all teams with seven all-state selections plus two honorable mentions. The Bucks also had the Class 11AA All-American pick in senior linebacker Matthew Sheldon. State champion Watertown had six all-state picks and three honorable mentions, and runner-up Pierre landed five players on the honor team with two more honorable mentions.
Dierks covers prep and collegiate athletics across the Mitchell Republic’s coverage region area. His focus areas include: Mitchell High School football and boys basketball; area high school football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and track and field; and South Dakota State football. He is also at the forefront of the Mitchell Republic’s podcasting efforts. Dierks is a Mitchell native who graduated from South Dakota State University with his bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2020. He joined the Mitchell Republic sports staff in August 2021. He can be reached at ldierks@mitchellrepublic.com and found on Twitter at @LDierksy.
Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant, Bungalow, has become a must-visit spot for eminent personalities travelling to the city. From Shah Rukh Khan, Boman Irani, and Aamir Khan to Jenna Fischer, Bungalow has been constantly hitting the headlines for all good reasons. And, this time Hollywood icon Sarah Jessica Parker paid a visit to the restaurant. Amazing right? The acclaimed chef shared a video on Instagram featuring the actress and television producer. In the clip, Sarah was learning the making of Rajnigandha incense along with Vikas, and her facial expressions proved her enthusiasm for the culinary fusion at the restaurant. She then enjoyed exploring the artistic offerings of the restaurant.
Also Read: Boman Irani’s Wife “Prefers” This Fruit When There’s No Indian Food While Travelling
Sarah Jessica Parker also paid her respect to Vikas Khanna’s sister, Radhika Khanna, who passed away due to multiple organ failure in 2022 at 48. Following the incense-making session, she hugged the chef, revealing her grateful experience there. “The Quintessential NEW YORKER. Sarah Jessica Parker. Rajnigandha + Incenses + Light + Cuisine + Culture,” read the caption.
Watch Sarah Jessica Parker’s post below:
A couple of days ago, Aamir Khan was spotted making sweet Sheermal at Chef Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow. It was a delightful moment when Vikas hosted a reception for the Oscar-nominated film Lost Ladies (Laapataa Ladies) at his New York restaurant, and the “perfectionist” of Bollywood participated in a Sheermal making competition with a ‘Bungalow’ member, Mysha Rizvi. For those who don’t know, Sheermal is a traditional flatbread infused with the distinctive flavour of saffron, crafted from a blend of flour, ghee, salt, and sugar. Chef Khanna posted glimpses from the evening captured in a video on his Instagram handle, where the actor can be seen rolling the dough to prepare the dish with utmost perfection. Aamir’s joy during the competition was palpable, even though he lost to Mysha. Sharing the clip, Vikas wrote, “Today we had the most amazing competition of making “BEST SHEERMAL” between Aamir Khan & Mysha Rizvi. They both did an incredible job, and finally, Mysha won.” Read on to know more.
Also Read: Watch: Jamie Lever’s Funny Video Will Remind You Of That Friend Always Asking For Diet Tips
The celebrities’ fun-filled time at Vikas Khanna’s restaurant made it a bucket-list-worthy spot when in NYC.
THERE’S no doubt about it – life for Kelsey Parker has changed drastically in the last two years.
Not only did she lose her husband Tom Parker in 2022, but she also found herself an unexpected grief expert and spokesperson at just 32 years old.
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Kelsey Parker has had a traumatic few yearsCredit: Instagram
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After losing her husband Tom two years ago, the mother-of-two was left with a net value of £71,500 in his estateCredit: Alamy
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But now, the content creator is cashing in through her travel business, wellness retreats and paid postsCredit: Instagram
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It comes after the mother-of-two went public with her new love and was spotted looking loved-up as she enjoyed a family holiday with WillCredit: Click News and Media
And if that wasn’t enough, Kelsey has also been seen with the Burberry Mini Bucket Bag, which is £1,050.
So just how does the star maintain her designer lifestyle? From sponsored ads and freebie holidays, to her travel business and wellness treats, here we reveal all…
‘It’s changed my life’ Kelsey Parker raves about £6 beauty buy from Amazon after going public with new boyfriend
Sponsored ads and paid posts
Whilst Kelsey isn’t a stranger to the odd selfie on Instagram, her social media platform is flooded with adverts too.
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Kelsey is often seen on Instagram sharing paid postsCredit: Instagram
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She even gets her kids involved tooCredit: Instagram
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From school shoes to kids’ books, the family often get paid to share adverts onlineCredit: Instagram
Not only does she share her rave reviews of products, but she also offers her followers unique discount codes, so they too can try out her favourite products, which in turn will earn her a commission.
But it’s not just beauty ads that help to maintain Kelsey’s designer lifestyle – she gets her kids involved too.
Aurelia and Bodhi are often front and centre of adverts on Kelsey’s Instagram page, with the family having promoted products from a variety of well-known brands, including Crayola, Deichmann and Roald Dahl.
Of course, receiving free beauty buys and toys are great, but Kelsey and her family have also been treated to free holidays too.
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Kelsey has also been gifted free holidays tooCredit: Instagram
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She and her kids stayed at the Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai this summerCredit: Instagram
So instead of having to splash thousands on a posh hotel for a week, the family have been treated to stays at Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai.
In June, Kelsey shared some stunning snaps from her sunlounger, as she thanked the prestigious hotel for the “PR stay”.
Alongside declaring that the holiday was a freebie, she wrote: “Having the best time in Dubai!
“Me and the kids are loving it here so much, some much needed sunshine and a little reset.”
Travel business
Not only is Kelsey lucky enough to go on trips for free, but she’s also got her very own travel business too – Get Away With Kelsey.
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She’s even got her own travel business tooCredit: Instagram
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She wants to encourage other mums to earn a living from their homesCredit: Instagram
As a result of her online business, the content creator is on a mission to show people “how to earn from home, how to travel better with their families and how to earn around your jobs/kids and social life!”.
Posting online, the mother wrote: “Doing it for myself, doing it for my kids, doing it for the other mums and doing it because it’s 2024 & there are so many opportunities out there for the taking…
“I watched people do this for ages, I sat back on this for too long, I then watched my friend make money on bookings that were going ahead anyway, I knew I had to get involved and I did the same…
“I had to share this amazing opportunity with you all because if my friend hadn’t done the same for me then I wouldn’t be in this position now.
Kelsey and Tom’s relationship timeline
Kelsey and Tom were together for 13 years and have two children together
2009: Kelsey Hardwick and Tom Parker first met. Tom Parker was a member of the British-Irish boy band The Wanted.
2011: Kelsey and Tom started dating. Their relationship grew stronger as Tom’s career with The Wanted progressed.
2016: Tom proposed to Kelsey in a romantic setting. The couple announced their engagement to the public.
2018: Tom and Kelsey got married on 14th July 2018 in a beautiful ceremony attended by family and friends.
2019: The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Aurelia Rose Parker, in July.
2020: In October, Tom Parker revealed that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Kelsey stood by his side, providing support and strength.
2020: The Parkers welcomed their second child, a son named Bodhi Thomas Parker, in October.
2021-2022: Throughout Tom’s battle with cancer, Kelsey continued to support him and raise awareness about his condition.
2022: Tom Parker sadly passed away on 30th March 2022, after his courageous battle with brain cancer. Kelsey honoured his memory with heartfelt tributes and continued to share their love story with the public.
Kelsey Parker remains dedicated to keeping Tom’s memory alive and continues to be an inspiration to many for her strength and resilience.
“I’m going to be able to create more memories, get paid for helping people make theirs and make a willable income for my babies…There’s room for us all to win.”
Kelsey organises Getaway Gang events to show other parents how to create a will-able and residual income from a phone, on their own schedule.
She explained: “Whether it is day trips, football matches, amusement, parks, hotels, or even holidays – I’m going to be showing you how you can monetize from bookings that were going to be made anyway!”
Wellbeing retreats
In addition to her travel business, Kelsey also organises Aura Retreats too.
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She also organises wellness retreatsCredit: Instagram
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The retreats are £140 per personCredit: Instagram
Priced at £140 per person, Kelsey ran the retreats in February and March this year, giving people a “break from the chaos of everyday life”.
The retreats offer lunch and refreshments and start with an opening circle with intention-setting ritual and a Cacao ceremony.
They also offer calming breathwork series and sound baths, as well as focusing on movement and empowerment.
Weekly podcast
In between her wellness retreats and running her own travel company, Kelsey is also a podcast host – whereby she releases weekly episodes chatting to celebrity friends, experts, and listeners, to learn more about the secret world of parenting.
In the Mum’s The Word! podcast, Kelsey has honest and relatable conversations – from all things separation anxiety and female friendships, to home-schooling and the truth about mum guilt.
And not only does she have a podcast, but Kelsey is also a published author too.
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Last year, she landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, whereby she opened up on her grief journeyCredit: Rex
Kelsey has been very open with her grief battle since losing her husband, and not only did she lead a six-part documentary on ITVBe Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom, but she also landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, With And Without You, in September 2023.
In the deeply moving and personal story, Kelsey opened up on the first 12 months since Tom’s tragic passing, sharing how she coped with a year of unwanted firsts – first birthdays, first Christmas, first Valentine’s Day – all without the love of her life.
The autobiography was given a 4.6 rating out of five on Amazon, and has been praised by hundreds of fans as “wonderfully written” and an “inspiring read”.
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Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 after Tom lost his battle with cancerCredit: Getty
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But the mother is now moving on after going public with her new loveCredit: Instagram @being_kelsey
THERE’S no doubt about it – life for Kelsey Parker has changed drastically in the last two years.
Not only did she lose her husband Tom Parker in 2022, but she also found herself an unexpected grief expert and spokesperson at just 32 years old.
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Kelsey Parker has had a traumatic few yearsCredit: Instagram
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After losing her husband Tom two years ago, the mother-of-two was left with a net value of £71,500 in his estateCredit: Alamy
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But now, the content creator is cashing in through her travel business, wellness retreats and paid postsCredit: Instagram
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It comes after the mother-of-two went public with her new love and was spotted looking loved-up as she enjoyed a family holiday with WillCredit: Click News and Media
And if that wasn’t enough, Kelsey has also been seen with the Burberry Mini Bucket Bag, which is £1,050.
So just how does the star maintain her designer lifestyle? From sponsored ads and freebie holidays, to her travel business and wellness treats, here we reveal all…
‘It’s changed my life’ Kelsey Parker raves about £6 beauty buy from Amazon after going public with new boyfriend
Sponsored ads and paid posts
Whilst Kelsey isn’t a stranger to the odd selfie on Instagram, her social media platform is flooded with adverts too.
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Kelsey is often seen on Instagram sharing paid postsCredit: Instagram
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She even gets her kids involved tooCredit: Instagram
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From school shoes to kids’ books, the family often get paid to share adverts onlineCredit: Instagram
Not only does she share her rave reviews of products, but she also offers her followers unique discount codes, so they too can try out her favourite products, which in turn will earn her a commission.
But it’s not just beauty ads that help to maintain Kelsey’s designer lifestyle – she gets her kids involved too.
Aurelia and Bodhi are often front and centre of adverts on Kelsey’s Instagram page, with the family having promoted products from a variety of well-known brands, including Crayola, Deichmann and Roald Dahl.
Of course, receiving free beauty buys and toys are great, but Kelsey and her family have also been treated to free holidays too.
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Kelsey has also been gifted free holidays tooCredit: Instagram
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She and her kids stayed at the Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai this summerCredit: Instagram
So instead of having to splash thousands on a posh hotel for a week, the family have been treated to stays at Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai.
In June, Kelsey shared some stunning snaps from her sunlounger, as she thanked the prestigious hotel for the “PR stay”.
Alongside declaring that the holiday was a freebie, she wrote: “Having the best time in Dubai!
“Me and the kids are loving it here so much, some much needed sunshine and a little reset.”
Travel business
Not only is Kelsey lucky enough to go on trips for free, but she’s also got her very own travel business too – Get Away With Kelsey.
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She’s even got her own travel business tooCredit: Instagram
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She wants to encourage other mums to earn a living from their homesCredit: Instagram
As a result of her online business, the content creator is on a mission to show people “how to earn from home, how to travel better with their families and how to earn around your jobs/kids and social life!”.
Posting online, the mother wrote: “Doing it for myself, doing it for my kids, doing it for the other mums and doing it because it’s 2024 & there are so many opportunities out there for the taking…
“I watched people do this for ages, I sat back on this for too long, I then watched my friend make money on bookings that were going ahead anyway, I knew I had to get involved and I did the same…
“I had to share this amazing opportunity with you all because if my friend hadn’t done the same for me then I wouldn’t be in this position now.
Kelsey and Tom’s relationship timeline
Kelsey and Tom were together for 13 years and have two children together
2009: Kelsey Hardwick and Tom Parker first met. Tom Parker was a member of the British-Irish boy band The Wanted.
2011: Kelsey and Tom started dating. Their relationship grew stronger as Tom’s career with The Wanted progressed.
2016: Tom proposed to Kelsey in a romantic setting. The couple announced their engagement to the public.
2018: Tom and Kelsey got married on 14th July 2018 in a beautiful ceremony attended by family and friends.
2019: The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Aurelia Rose Parker, in July.
2020: In October, Tom Parker revealed that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Kelsey stood by his side, providing support and strength.
2020: The Parkers welcomed their second child, a son named Bodhi Thomas Parker, in October.
2021-2022: Throughout Tom’s battle with cancer, Kelsey continued to support him and raise awareness about his condition.
2022: Tom Parker sadly passed away on 30th March 2022, after his courageous battle with brain cancer. Kelsey honoured his memory with heartfelt tributes and continued to share their love story with the public.
Kelsey Parker remains dedicated to keeping Tom’s memory alive and continues to be an inspiration to many for her strength and resilience.
“I’m going to be able to create more memories, get paid for helping people make theirs and make a willable income for my babies…There’s room for us all to win.”
Kelsey organises Getaway Gang events to show other parents how to create a will-able and residual income from a phone, on their own schedule.
She explained: “Whether it is day trips, football matches, amusement, parks, hotels, or even holidays – I’m going to be showing you how you can monetize from bookings that were going to be made anyway!”
Wellbeing retreats
In addition to her travel business, Kelsey also organises Aura Retreats too.
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She also organises wellness retreatsCredit: Instagram
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The retreats are £140 per personCredit: Instagram
Priced at £140 per person, Kelsey ran the retreats in February and March this year, giving people a “break from the chaos of everyday life”.
The retreats offer lunch and refreshments and start with an opening circle with intention-setting ritual and a Cacao ceremony.
They also offer calming breathwork series and sound baths, as well as focusing on movement and empowerment.
Weekly podcast
In between her wellness retreats and running her own travel company, Kelsey is also a podcast host – whereby she releases weekly episodes chatting to celebrity friends, experts, and listeners, to learn more about the secret world of parenting.
In the Mum’s The Word! podcast, Kelsey has honest and relatable conversations – from all things separation anxiety and female friendships, to home-schooling and the truth about mum guilt.
And not only does she have a podcast, but Kelsey is also a published author too.
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Last year, she landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, whereby she opened up on her grief journeyCredit: Rex
Kelsey has been very open with her grief battle since losing her husband, and not only did she lead a six-part documentary on ITVBe Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom, but she also landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, With And Without You, in September 2023.
In the deeply moving and personal story, Kelsey opened up on the first 12 months since Tom’s tragic passing, sharing how she coped with a year of unwanted firsts – first birthdays, first Christmas, first Valentine’s Day – all without the love of her life.
The autobiography was given a 4.6 rating out of five on Amazon, and has been praised by hundreds of fans as “wonderfully written” and an “inspiring read”.
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Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 after Tom lost his battle with cancerCredit: Getty
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But the mother is now moving on after going public with her new loveCredit: Instagram @being_kelsey
THERE’S no doubt about it – life for Kelsey Parker has changed drastically in the last two years.
Not only did she lose her husband Tom Parker in 2022, but she also found herself an unexpected grief expert and spokesperson at just 32 years old.
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Kelsey Parker has had a traumatic few yearsCredit: Instagram
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After losing her husband Tom two years ago, the mother-of-two was left with a net value of £71,500 in his estateCredit: Alamy
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But now, the content creator is cashing in through her travel business, wellness retreats and paid postsCredit: Instagram
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It comes after the mother-of-two went public with her new love and was spotted looking loved-up as she enjoyed a family holiday with WillCredit: Click News and Media
And if that wasn’t enough, Kelsey has also been seen with the Burberry Mini Bucket Bag, which is £1,050.
So just how does the star maintain her designer lifestyle? From sponsored ads and freebie holidays, to her travel business and wellness treats, here we reveal all…
‘It’s changed my life’ Kelsey Parker raves about £6 beauty buy from Amazon after going public with new boyfriend
Sponsored ads and paid posts
Whilst Kelsey isn’t a stranger to the odd selfie on Instagram, her social media platform is flooded with adverts too.
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Kelsey is often seen on Instagram sharing paid postsCredit: Instagram
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She even gets her kids involved tooCredit: Instagram
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From school shoes to kids’ books, the family often get paid to share adverts onlineCredit: Instagram
Not only does she share her rave reviews of products, but she also offers her followers unique discount codes, so they too can try out her favourite products, which in turn will earn her a commission.
But it’s not just beauty ads that help to maintain Kelsey’s designer lifestyle – she gets her kids involved too.
Aurelia and Bodhi are often front and centre of adverts on Kelsey’s Instagram page, with the family having promoted products from a variety of well-known brands, including Crayola, Deichmann and Roald Dahl.
Of course, receiving free beauty buys and toys are great, but Kelsey and her family have also been treated to free holidays too.
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Kelsey has also been gifted free holidays tooCredit: Instagram
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She and her kids stayed at the Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai this summerCredit: Instagram
So instead of having to splash thousands on a posh hotel for a week, the family have been treated to stays at Rixos The Palm Hotel in Dubai.
In June, Kelsey shared some stunning snaps from her sunlounger, as she thanked the prestigious hotel for the “PR stay”.
Alongside declaring that the holiday was a freebie, she wrote: “Having the best time in Dubai!
“Me and the kids are loving it here so much, some much needed sunshine and a little reset.”
Travel business
Not only is Kelsey lucky enough to go on trips for free, but she’s also got her very own travel business too – Get Away With Kelsey.
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She’s even got her own travel business tooCredit: Instagram
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She wants to encourage other mums to earn a living from their homesCredit: Instagram
As a result of her online business, the content creator is on a mission to show people “how to earn from home, how to travel better with their families and how to earn around your jobs/kids and social life!”.
Posting online, the mother wrote: “Doing it for myself, doing it for my kids, doing it for the other mums and doing it because it’s 2024 & there are so many opportunities out there for the taking…
“I watched people do this for ages, I sat back on this for too long, I then watched my friend make money on bookings that were going ahead anyway, I knew I had to get involved and I did the same…
“I had to share this amazing opportunity with you all because if my friend hadn’t done the same for me then I wouldn’t be in this position now.
Kelsey and Tom’s relationship timeline
Kelsey and Tom were together for 13 years and have two children together
2009: Kelsey Hardwick and Tom Parker first met. Tom Parker was a member of the British-Irish boy band The Wanted.
2011: Kelsey and Tom started dating. Their relationship grew stronger as Tom’s career with The Wanted progressed.
2016: Tom proposed to Kelsey in a romantic setting. The couple announced their engagement to the public.
2018: Tom and Kelsey got married on 14th July 2018 in a beautiful ceremony attended by family and friends.
2019: The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Aurelia Rose Parker, in July.
2020: In October, Tom Parker revealed that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Kelsey stood by his side, providing support and strength.
2020: The Parkers welcomed their second child, a son named Bodhi Thomas Parker, in October.
2021-2022: Throughout Tom’s battle with cancer, Kelsey continued to support him and raise awareness about his condition.
2022: Tom Parker sadly passed away on 30th March 2022, after his courageous battle with brain cancer. Kelsey honoured his memory with heartfelt tributes and continued to share their love story with the public.
Kelsey Parker remains dedicated to keeping Tom’s memory alive and continues to be an inspiration to many for her strength and resilience.
“I’m going to be able to create more memories, get paid for helping people make theirs and make a willable income for my babies…There’s room for us all to win.”
Kelsey organises Getaway Gang events to show other parents how to create a will-able and residual income from a phone, on their own schedule.
She explained: “Whether it is day trips, football matches, amusement, parks, hotels, or even holidays – I’m going to be showing you how you can monetize from bookings that were going to be made anyway!”
Wellbeing retreats
In addition to her travel business, Kelsey also organises Aura Retreats too.
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She also organises wellness retreatsCredit: Instagram
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The retreats are £140 per personCredit: Instagram
Priced at £140 per person, Kelsey ran the retreats in February and March this year, giving people a “break from the chaos of everyday life”.
The retreats offer lunch and refreshments and start with an opening circle with intention-setting ritual and a Cacao ceremony.
They also offer calming breathwork series and sound baths, as well as focusing on movement and empowerment.
Weekly podcast
In between her wellness retreats and running her own travel company, Kelsey is also a podcast host – whereby she releases weekly episodes chatting to celebrity friends, experts, and listeners, to learn more about the secret world of parenting.
In the Mum’s The Word! podcast, Kelsey has honest and relatable conversations – from all things separation anxiety and female friendships, to home-schooling and the truth about mum guilt.
And not only does she have a podcast, but Kelsey is also a published author too.
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Last year, she landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, whereby she opened up on her grief journeyCredit: Rex
Kelsey has been very open with her grief battle since losing her husband, and not only did she lead a six-part documentary on ITVBe Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom, but she also landed a ‘six-figure book deal’, With And Without You, in September 2023.
In the deeply moving and personal story, Kelsey opened up on the first 12 months since Tom’s tragic passing, sharing how she coped with a year of unwanted firsts – first birthdays, first Christmas, first Valentine’s Day – all without the love of her life.
The autobiography was given a 4.6 rating out of five on Amazon, and has been praised by hundreds of fans as “wonderfully written” and an “inspiring read”.
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Kelsey became a widow in March 2022 after Tom lost his battle with cancerCredit: Getty
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But the mother is now moving on after going public with her new loveCredit: Instagram @being_kelsey
The OG YouTube girlies will remember social media queen Aspyn Ovard. From her lifestyle content to a 2018 collaboration with Tarte Cosmetics — that some of Us are still using, TBH — the Utah native ruled the internet.
While she was constantly slaying on her solo channel, Ovard also gained popularity as part of her joint channel with partner Parker Farris. The duo got married in October 2015, and welcomed three daughters together: Cove in August 2019, Lola in September 2021 and a third baby in April 2024.
As her content shifted into mom-influencing, Ovard decided to keep her home life more on the private side. However, fans discovered in April 2024 that Ovard filed for divorce from Ferris after nearly nine years of marriage. (People reported that divorce documents were filed the same day Ovard announced that she and Ferris had welcomed baby No. 3, whose name she’s yet to share publicly.)
After months of silence, Ovard started to open up about the split in October 2024.
Courtesy of Aspyn Ovard/Instagram YouTube star Aspyn Ovard experienced back-to-back life changes after welcoming a baby and filing for divorce all on the same day. “Sweet baby was ready to be born I guess 👶🏼,” Ovard, 27, wrote via TikTok on Monday, April 1, confirming the arrival of her and estranged husband Parker Ferris’ third […]
“One time I had a baby and then she was in the NICU and then I filed for divorce,” she said in a TikTok video. “People somehow found the records from it and so they started talking about it online and posting it even though I hadn’t said anything and I literally just had a baby and she was premature and she was in the NICU.”
Ovard continued: “Then like literally a thousand articles were written about it and then I just didn’t say anything about it because I just didn’t want to. And then, I said something about it like months later when I wanted attention.”
While Ovard has continued to post about her split — and call herself “crazy” — there are still so many questions to be answered. Us explains what we know so far:
The Key Players
Aspyn Ovard: The YouTube star finally addressed her divorce in October 2024 after questions about what went wrong.
“Me to myself whenever I post something insane and then keep refreshing my email inbox waiting for my lawyer to say b—h wtf take that down,” she captioned an October 2024 TikTok.
Parker Ferris: Ovard’s estranged husband who, despite their divorce, has appeared in a few joint TikTok videos as of late. One from October 2024 showed Ovard straddling his lap and making a comment that appeared to be about his mom. (It’s been speculated by internet users that Ferris’ mother has been referencing Ovard in since-deleted Instagram Stories.)
The Gist
Basically, it’s a big ‘ol mess — and even Ovard is leaning into the messiness. Despite all the videos detailing what went down, Ovard did get real about what is off limits.
“I don’t want to be too annoying so I will reply to his comment and tell you guys what, as of now, I plan to share and to not share,” she said. “I’m not going to share exactly what happened, what I found out, whatever. I don’t want to even think? about that right now. I’m not going to share details of like the terms of my divorce.”
Ovard added: “All of those posts from earlier in the week where I was down in the dumps, that is so for real. That is so genuine.”
Fans have speculated about the reason behind Ovard and Ferris’ split, but the pair is keeping quiet about the specifics, it seems. Ovard did say that she feels “a little bit better” when making TikTok videos that are “not that serious.”
Why It’s a Big Deal
Well, if you were a part of the internet age that included the YouTube lifestyle girlies, this needs no explanation.
Back in the day, Ovard and Ferris were that couple. But with the speculation around their split, social media users just want answers. Plus, Ovard’s initial decision to stay only to spill the tea on TikTok has raised some eyebrows. No judgment here, though — keep doing you.
What People Are Saying
It’s no use breaking down all the social media theories — especially when the couple’s kids are involved — but people do have a lot to say.
“Thankful for the people in my life that also grew up watching Aspyn Ovard so I have someone to talk about the drama with,” one X user wrote. Another added, “It feels like all i do anymore is wait for aspyn ovard’s next tiktok.”
Some social media users are also calling this their “aspyn ovard era.”
All Us has said thus far is that Ovard is not discussing her divorce. In August 2024, she posted a TikTok following the “demure” trend.
“You see how I don’t talk about my divorce online? Very demure, mindful,” she said while holding baby No. 3. “You see how I considered my children and how it would affect them to have their family’s personal information shared all over the internet? Very smart, very good mom.”
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Ovard added: “You see how I will continue to stay unbothered and not share anything to protect my peace? Very demure, very mindful.”
Us also wants Ovard to know that we are very invested in her TikTok videos and would love her to keep posting.
What’s Next
Honestly, who’s to say. Ovard herself said she doesn’t know what she’ll share next.
