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31. Gritty Is the New Pretty: How Tragedy Changed My Trajectory, Host Krystle Edwards
In this episode we celebrate 30 episodes, 5,000+ downloads., heard in 29+ countries.
And since we’re celebrating all that Gritty Is the New Pretty has become…I’m taking you back to where it actually started. My leadership journey wasn't linear or wrapped in achievement. It showed up in the wreckage. This episode is the part of my story I’ve never told start to finish — the actual origin of Liz Rocks, Grit City Women, and why “gritty is the new pretty” became more than a phrase. It became my trajectory. After losing my best friend Liz in an avalanche, I had to choose who I would become next. That choice changed my life and built everything that came after.What followed?
And since we’re celebrating all that Gritty Is the New Pretty has become…I’m taking you back to where it actually started. My leadership journey wasn't linear or wrapped in achievement. It showed up in the wreckage. This episode is the part of my story I’ve never told start to finish — the actual origin of Liz Rocks, Grit City Women, and why “gritty is the new pretty” became more than a phrase. It became my trajectory. After losing my best friend Liz in an avalanche, I had to choose who I would become next. That choice changed my life and built everything that came after.What followed?
A nonprofit built from nothing.
$150K raised with hometown grit.
A company born from clarity.
Multi-million-dollar change driven from the inside out.
Amplifying women's voices across borders
I learned that Grit isn’t just endurance. Grit is frequency. It’s the signal you hold when life shifts. If you’ve ever stood at a turning point and felt the ground shift beneath you, this one is for you.
Join the movement:
• Follow on IG: @gritcitywomen + @grittyisthenewpretty + @lizrocksfoundation
• Learn more: LizRocks.com | gritcitywomen.com
If this hit home, tap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share with a friend who’s ready for their next big move
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In this episode we celebrate 30 episodes, 5,000+ downloads., heard in 29+ countries.
And since we’re celebrating all that Gritty Is the New Pretty has become…I’m taking you back to where it actually started. My leadership journey wasn't linear or wrapped in achievement. It showed up in the wreckage. This episode is the part of my story I’ve never told start to finish — the actual origin of Liz Rocks, Grit City Women, and why “gritty is the new pretty” became more than a phrase. It became my trajectory. After losing my best friend Liz in an avalanche, I had to choose who I would become next. That choice changed my life and built everything that came after.What followed?
And since we’re celebrating all that Gritty Is the New Pretty has become…I’m taking you back to where it actually started. My leadership journey wasn't linear or wrapped in achievement. It showed up in the wreckage. This episode is the part of my story I’ve never told start to finish — the actual origin of Liz Rocks, Grit City Women, and why “gritty is the new pretty” became more than a phrase. It became my trajectory. After losing my best friend Liz in an avalanche, I had to choose who I would become next. That choice changed my life and built everything that came after.What followed?
A nonprofit built from nothing.
$150K raised with hometown grit.
A company born from clarity.
Multi-million-dollar change driven from the inside out.
Amplifying women's voices across borders
I learned that Grit isn’t just endurance. Grit is frequency. It’s the signal you hold when life shifts. If you’ve ever stood at a turning point and felt the ground shift beneath you, this one is for you.
Join the movement:
• Follow on IG: @gritcitywomen + @grittyisthenewpretty + @lizrocksfoundation
• Learn more: LizRocks.com | gritcitywomen.com
If this hit home, tap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share with a friend who’s ready for their next big move