Gritty is the New Pretty
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Podcast Overview
<p>Listen up! The Gritty is the New Pretty Podcast is your go-to spot for unapologetic inspiration and real talk powered by <strong>Grit City Women</strong>, a badass community founded by Krystle Edwards, a leader, change maker, and all-around force who’s on a mission to empower female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders. </p><p>Hosted by Krystle herself, this podcast brings you the gritty, unfiltered stories of women who are crushing it, turning obstacles into opportunities, and leading with heart. From powerhouse business owners who’ve scaled from the ground up to community leaders reshaping their industries, to creatives breaking the mold and innovators changing the game, you'll hear from women who are doing it all. </p><p>If you're ready to ditch perfection and own your power, creativity, and resilience, this is for you. <strong>In Grit City, </strong><strong>Gritty is the New Pretty </strong><strong>—Hit subscribe and let's get gritty with it!</strong></p><p>Instagram :@GritCityWomen @Grittyisthenewpretty</p><p>Www.gritcitywomen.com</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 4, 2026
35: Identity, Risk, and Building Without a Blueprint with La Jefa Laura G
What happens when you stop shrinking yourself and start building from exactly who you are? In this episode, Krystle sits down with Laura—better known as La Jefa Laura G—a first-gen Chicana entrepreneur, insurance broker, and advocate for immigrant and first-gen business owners. Laura opens up about navigating the in-between of culture and identity, creating a business without a roadmap, and why protecting your business is just as important as growing it. This conversation is honest, empowering, and packed with real talk for women building something bigger than themselves. Join us as we discuss: * The power of owning who you are — How Laura embraced her first-gen Chicana identity and turned it into the foundation of her brand, voice, and mission. * Building a business without a blueprint — The reality of figuring out entrepreneurship in real time, leaning on mentorship, and finding community as a first-gen business owner. * Protecting what you're building — Why so many small business owners are underinsured, where risk gets overlooked, and how education can save entrepreneurs from costly mistakes. If this episode hit, take 10 seconds and help it travel—follow the show, leave a quick rating, and share it with a woman who's ready to be heard. Follow us @gritcitywomen [https://www.instagram.com/gritcitywomen/] | www.gritcitywomen.com [https://www.gritcitywomen.com/]
March 19, 2026
34. 15 Seconds to Impact: Communication Skills That Get You Noticed with Jen Mueller
In this episode of Gritty is the New Pretty, Krystle Edwards sits down with Jen Mueller—legendary Seattle Seahawks sideline reporter, founder of Talk Sporty to Me, and author of The Influential Conversationalist to break down real-world leadership communication skills that help women speak up at work, build confidence, and get noticed (without turning into someone they're not). Jen pulls back the curtain on what she's learned from 25 years in high-pressure broadcasting, including the moment someone tried to reduce her to "just a pretty face" and how she used it as fuel instead of a full stop. You'll walk away with practical tools for building credibility in micro-moments and using simple conversation strategies to connect faster, advocate for yourself, and be remembered whether you're walking into a meeting, a networking event, or rubbing elbows with a potential investor. Join us as we discuss: * Confidence is a skill you can build: How "small wins" stack into real momentum, especially in rooms where validation is scarce. * Presence is part of your message: Why you're being read before you speak, and how to show up engaged, grounded, and memorable. * Conversation strategy = career strategy: Better openers, "success statements," and quick connection tools that help you communicate in 15 seconds flat (and keep the door open). If this episode hit, take 10 seconds and help it travel—follow the show, leave a quick rating, and share it with a woman who's ready to be heard. Follow us @gritcitywomen [https://www.instagram.com/gritcitywomen/] | www.gritcitywomen.com [https://www.gritcitywomen.com/]
February 23, 2026
33. Broke Thoughts, Rich Results: Rewriting Your Money Story with Jillian Minter
In this episode of Gritty is the New Pretty, Krystle sits down with business and money coach Jillian Minter to unpack why "being good with numbers" isn't the same thing as having a healthy relationship with money. Jillian shares her journey from owning (and selling) a struggling brick-and-mortar studio through the chaos of COVID, burnout, and tough financial decisions to becoming a coach who helps women scale to high six and seven figures by shifting the thoughts that quietly run their financial life. Together, they break down common money stories like "I'm broke," "I can't afford it," and "rich people are greedy," and show how those beliefs shape pricing, investing, visibility, hiring, and risk-taking. The episode lands on a clear takeaway: you don't need a new personality to make more money—you need new thoughts, better language, and the courage to invest in growth. Join us as we discuss: * Money mindset vs. money mechanics: Knowing the numbers isn't enough * Language that changes behavior (and outcomes): Reframing shifts you from powerless to intentional * Scaling requires identity-level growth: The big 3 blocks Jillian sees with her clients
36 total episodes available
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- What is Gritty is the New Pretty?
<p>Listen up! The Gritty is the New Pretty Podcast is your go-to spot for unapologetic inspiration and real talk powered by <strong>Grit City Women</strong>, a badass community founded by Krystle Edwards, a leader, change maker, and all-around force who’s on a mission to empower female entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders. </p><p>Hosted by Krystle herself, this podcast brings you the gritty, unfiltered stories of women who are crushing it, turning obstacles into opportunities, and leading with heart. From powerhouse business owners who’ve scaled from the ground up to community leaders reshaping their industries, to creatives breaking the mold and innovators changing the game, you'll hear from women who are doing it all. </p><p>If you're ready to ditch perfection and own your power, creativity, and resilience, this is for you. <strong>In Grit City, </strong><strong>Gritty is the New Pretty </strong><strong>—Hit subscribe and let's get gritty with it!</strong></p><p>Instagram :@GritCityWomen @Grittyisthenewpretty</p><p>Www.gritcitywomen.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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