From Homelessness to Financial Success with Krys Marazzi

Queens Lead

Join us for an inspiring episode of Queens Lead as Amy & Krys share a conversation. Krys shares her remarkable journey from homelessness to becoming a successful financial advisor and entrepreneur. Discover how Krys overcame personal challenges, embraced financial literacy, and created a supportive community to empower others. Tune in for actionable insights on financial management, personal growth, and the importance of building a strong support network. Don't miss this empowering exchange between two queens leading the way to success!

🚀 Krys' Journey to Empowerment and Business Creation
Krys shared her journey of helping people, which led to the creation of a business and an empowerment group. She moved from Texas to Oklahoma 21 years ago, shortly after the birth of her son, due to her son's father's incarceration and their complicated relationship. Despite the challenges, Krys persevered and continues to help others.

🏠 Krys's Journey From Homelessness to Success
Amy and Krys discussed Krys's remarkable journey from homelessness to becoming a successful financial advisor and business owner. Krys shared that her journey spanned over 22 years, marked by challenges of finding employment and rebuilding her life after a devastating tornado. She also shared her experiences in the finance industry and now helps clients with their finances, investments & retirement planning.

💪 Krys's Journey and Overcoming Challenges
Krys shared her experiences as a working mother and the loss of her father at a young age, leading her to establish a supportive community called 'We Fit'. She highlighted the importance of self-belief, the support of loved ones, and giving oneself permission to overcome adversity and pursue passions.
FIT: Friendship is Therapy
Krys and Amy discussed her experiences visiting her stepfather in an assisted living facility. Krys shared how she was inspired by her stepfather's work ethic, leading her to create a community for women called "Fit Friendship is Therapy," providing a space for support and empowerment.

🔑 Krys's Entrepreneurial Journey and Lessons
Krys shared valuable lessons learned from her entrepreneurial stepfather, who built a car dealership from scratch. Amy was impressed by Krys's proactive attitude, demonstrated by her recent accomplishment of moving a heavy safe without help. They discussed the positive impact of her stepfather's belief in her abilities.

📈 Krys's Career Transition and Self-Discovery
Krys transitioned from the car industry to financial advice, driven by a desire to make a difference and conflicted feelings about the car business's focus on profit. She has been working as a financial advisor at Edward Jones for over five years and finds her role rewarding, especially helping younger clients plan their future.

💰 Financial Literacy and Parenting Strategies
Krys and Amy emphasized the importance of financial literacy and teaching children about money from a young age. They shared personal strategies for financial management, including creating a 401k structure and seeking professional advice. They highlighted the value of developing a positive mindset towards money and financial planning.

🎖️ Krys's Personal Growth and Veterans Organization
Krys discussed her involvement in Veterans for Life, a nonprofit organization for veterans and first responders dealing with challenges like PTSD and addiction. She highlighted her collaboration with Amy on the Untamed Psyche podcast, focusing on mental health, addiction, and aiding small businesses.

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