Krystle Clear

In this episode, Krystle sits down with entrepreneur and jewelry designer Sara Dunn Jenkins, founder of Gems by SJ. Sara’s path has been anything but linear — from media sales and magazine publishing to Etsy shops and pharmaceutical sales, she has always had an entrepreneurial fire burning in the background. In 2023, that fire became a brand. What started as gemstone necklaces made during a family RV trip quickly turned into a line carried by boutiques across the country and featured at Miami Swim Week and Paris Fashion Week. Sara opens up about building something of your own while raising three kids, the role faith and family play in her drive, and why she believes every woman deserves to wear what makes

Grief doesn’t take a day off — not for the holidays, not for life, not for anyone. In this episode of Krystle Clear, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Morgan Goodwin, author of Incompetent but Hopeful, a raw and faith-filled testimony about pregnancy loss, healing, and the kind of hope that doesn’t require you to have it all together. Morgan opens up about what it felt like to finally hold her book in her hands, how she navigated grief during the holidays, and why healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means remembering differently. She also shares the heart behind the Hopeful Heart Initiative and what she hopes it becomes. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your grief, this one is for you.

Danny and I dive into something a lot of people quietly navigate but rarely talk about—what it looks like to keep building a business with your ex. We talk about boundaries, communication, ego, and the reality of separating personal relationships from professional ones.

Danny shares what it takes to move forward, stay focused on the bigger picture, and maintain respect when the personal side of a partnership changes.

This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and a reminder that relationships evolve—but purpose, growth, and the work don’t have to stop.

Today on Krystle Clear, I’m sitting down with Josh Baellow—real estate veteran, husband, and father. We’re talking about modern masculinity, raising strong boys without toxic narratives, and parenting with intention in today’s cultural climate. Josh also shares what it’s like raising Mexican children with a first-generation immigrant wife, and how that shapes his family. And of course, we get into real estate, marriage later in life, and what actually makes a partnership work.

My first male guest — and someone I’ve known for nearly 20 years. 🤍

Mark Halsell and I go all the way back to our days living at 360 Condominiums in downtown Austin. Since then, we’ve both built lives here shaped by community, intention, and growth.

Born in Germany, raised in England, and rooted in Austin since 2008, Mark shares his journey from finance to tech, helping scale growth-stage SaaS companies, teaching group fitness for nearly two decades, and advocating for civil rights and arts accessibility.

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is how Mark talks about stepping outside of yourself — not just advocating for your own identity or circle, but intentionally pushing yourself to join other rooms, other conversations, and other communities. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation, and opportunity often comes from showing up where you’re not the obvious voice.

This episode is about building with intention, expanding your perspective, and designing a life that truly fits.

In this episode of Krystle Clear, I sit down with Martinique Simmons — a wife of 11 years, mom of two, and insurance pro turned entrepreneur — to talk about what it really means to choose commitment in every area of life.

From raising biracial children and navigating identity with intention, to betting on herself by launching her own business in a tough economy, Martinique’s story is about courage, conviction, and choosing growth over comfort — in marriage, motherhood, and career.

This episode is a reminder that your path doesn’t have to be perfect to have purpose.

In this episode of Krystle Clear, I sit down with Arianna Alford — a small-town Texas native who earned her master’s in special education specializing in autism and developmental disabilities, worked hands-on with children on the spectrum, and then made a courageous career shift into real estate in Austin.

We explore the lessons she learned working with neurodivergent children, the mindset and identity shifts behind starting a new career, and her inspiring journey into bodybuilding — a commitment that requires a level of discipline most people never see.

Arianna also shares about her roots as a Native American woman from the Coushatta Tribe and what her cultural background means to her, even if it’s not a major part of her day-to-day life.

This episode is about trusting your inner compass, evolving with intention, and choosing growth — in body, mind, and purpose.

In this heartfelt episode, Krystle sits down with her girlfriend Amanda Olivarez—a wife, mother of two, and talented event coordinator & wedding planner who helps others celebrate love for a living. Together they dive into what it takes to manage one of the most emotional and high-stakes days of someone’s life, all while navigating her own story of love, motherhood, and resilience.

Amanda opens up about the moment she filed for divorce, the inner work that followed, and the surprising path that led her and her husband back to one another—stronger than ever. In a world where it’s often easier to walk away, this is a powerful conversation about choosing to stay, rebuild, and truly understand what partnership means.

In this episode of Krystle Clear, I sit down with one of my dearest friends of over 20 years, Analea Holland. From navigating early motherhood and co-parenting with a narcissist, to becoming a caretaker for her Olympian husband after his Parkinson’s diagnosis just one year into marriage, Analea’s story is one of resilience and courage.

We also open up about our shared experience with NXIVM—the lessons, the losses, and the truths that outsiders might not see. Analea shares how meditation became both her lifeline and her passion, fueling her commitment to fund research in meditation and Parkinson’s.

This is a conversation about friendship, perseverance, and the strength it takes to keep showing up for yourself and the people you love—no matter what life brings.

In this episode of Krystle Clear, I sit down with Terry P. Mitchell—Austin native, wife, mother of two, entrepreneur, and author of The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin. Terry’s book, created in collaboration with the Carver Museum, highlights the powerful legacies of Austin’s historic Black leaders to inspire and empower the next generation. Beyond her authorship, Terry is the founder of multiple businesses and organizations, co-owner of Austin Woman Magazine, member of the Recording Academy, E&Co Tech for business and leads The Black Fund of Central Texas . Together we talk about representation, leadership, motherhood, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts.