From farm life and bartending to TV news anchor and now co-founder of the marketing agency reFRAME Your Brand, Kristen Crowley's journey is one of grit, reinvention, and resilience. In this conversation with Brianna Brown Keen, Kristen shares how she turned obstacles into silver linings, built confidence after years of self-doubt, and now empowers women to be seen, heard, and thrive in business.

 

In this episode, you will learn... 

• How Kristen turned challenges into opportunities that fueled her career.
• The biggest branding and business mistakes to avoid.
• Practical tools to build confidence and long-term success.

 

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do" - Henry Ford

 

Time Codes: 

00:00 Introduction
03:10 Finding Silver Linings in Life's Challenges
05:52 A Unique Journey: From Bartending to Broadcasting
08:22 Overcoming Public Speaking Fears
11:26 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Life
14:11 Building Confidence Through Fitness
16:47 Empowering Women in Business with ReFRAME
19:36 The Importance of Authentic Branding
22:51 Navigating the Post-COVID Business Landscape
25:37 The Reality of Long-Term Success vs. Quick Fixes
27:56 The Importance of Self-Care and Happiness
30:03 Navigating Negativity in Social Media
33:27 Finding Positive Outlets for Energy
37:26 The Role of AI in Business and Life
39:18 Common Mistakes in Business
46:45 The Journey of Consistency and Growth
50:29 Transformative Reads and Personal Growth
52:33 Resilience Through Adversity
57:47 Parenting with Grit and Reality
01:01:58 Advocacy and Community Engagement
01:07:15 Lessons from Life Experiences
01:12:35 Finding Common Ground in Humanity

 

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Connect with Kristen:

Instagram: @kristencrowleytv, @reframeyourbrand

Facebook: @kristencrowleytv, @reframeyourbrand

TikTok: @reframeyourbrand

Website: www.reframeyourbrand.com

Podcast: Burnt Hands Perspective

 

Connect with Brianna:
Instagram: @briannabrownkeen
X: @brownbrianna
TikTok: @briannabrownkeen
YouTube: @briannabrownkeen - Full video versions of each episode are available here! 

 

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BriannaBrownKeen.com

 

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BONUS CONTENT! Kristen's Favorites...
Book Rec: The ONE Thing by by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan, The Trident and Overcome by Jason Redman, Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon

Inspirational Song: Bodak Yellow by Cardi B

Inspirational Follow: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Jason Redman

Charity Pick: Eliza Hope Foundation, LIFT Fitness Foundation, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, All In All The Time Foundation, Samaritan House, Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

 

Other Recommends From This Episode:

Chopin Vodka

ScreenZen App

Adolescence (Netflix)

The Social Dilemma (Netflix)

Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The Choice and The Gift by Dr. Edith Eger

Blue Rose Foundation (founded by Alana Stott, supports survivors of human trafficking)

Free the Slaves

The Telepathy Tapes Podcast

Babies (Apple TV+)