What happens when you stop shrinking yourself to make others comfortable? Krystl Fabella is the founder of Filipina on the Rise, and she’s on a mission to help women of color reclaim their power, purpose, and visibility. In this conversation, Krystl opens up about the burnout that forced her to reimagine success, the identity shifts that came with it, and how she’s rebuilding with more clarity and confidence than ever before. We talk about career development, mindset coaching for women, redefining success, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and what it means to lead with intention in both life and business. Whether you’re navigating a transition, healing from burnout, or ready to stop playing small, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical wisdom, and permission to take up space.

00:00 Why we need to talk about ambition and burnout

01:45 The moment Krystl realized she couldn’t keep pushing

04:00 What rest actually looked like in practice

06:30 Letting go of identity wrapped in overachievement

09:00 Building Filipina on the Rise and getting visibility

11:00 Creating space for community and representation

13:30 Saying yes to creative risks and new partnerships

16:15 Letting go of money guilt and rising without apology

18:30 Rebuilding her career without losing herself again

21:00 Why women of color need new models of success

23:30 The role of mindset and emotional honesty

26:00 What being powerful means now-and what it doesn’t

28:30 What she’s building next: healing, growth, and more community

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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