You already have what it takes. You just need to stop playing small. Miss Business Podcast is a weekly conversation for women becoming who they said they wanted to be. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur and expat Krystal Harrell, every episode delivers the truth you need to get from where you are right now to where you want to be.
Standing Outside of a Gas Station Led Me to More Than $100,000
This article is part of The Thing That Leads to the Thing — a series about what I built before anyone was watching.
28 Jul 2026
On a Walk to Breakfast, I Asked Wynton Marsalis What Made Him One of the Greatest Musicians of Our Time...
The Conversation That Changed the Way I Think About Excellence.
This article is part of What They Taught Me, a series about the unexpected lessons hidden inside conversations with influential people.
21 Jul 2026
Speaking To My Ex Cost Me My Jay-Z Ticket
The night I stopped postponing my life for other people.
This article is part of A New Chapter — a series about giving yourself permission to begin again.
14 Jul 2026
A Dismissive Attorney Led Me To Raise My Rates To $500 an hour.
The condescending comment that changed my business.
This article is part of The Thing That Leads to the Thing — a series about what I built before anyone was watching.
7 Jul 2026
I met Drake and learned that readiness is greater than manifesting
This article is part of What They Taught Me, a series about the unexpected lessons hidden inside conversations with influential people.
30 Jun 2026
You Don't Need A Vacation, You Need A New Life
This is a narration from the Substack article: You Don't Need A Vacation, You Need A New Life.
23 Jun 2026
Sleeping On My Office Floor Funded 100% of My Expenses in the U.S. and Mexico
What started as an audacious goal to reduce my expenses by 50% led to an Airbnb business that funded my life in both the U.S. and Mexico. In this episode, I narrate the story behind the sacrifice, uncertainty, and private season that made it possible.
17 Jun 2026
KeKe Palmer & The Hug That Taught Me About Lasting Impressions
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Episode Title: KeKe Palmer & The Hug That Taught Me About Lasting Impressions
Episode Description:
Everyone talks about making a great first impression, but what about the impression you leave behind?
In this episode, Krystal shares an unforgettable encounter with actress and entrepreneur Keke Palmer during the 2012 Democratic National Convention. While most people remember what was said in a conversation, Krystal remembers something entirely different—a hug. Fourteen years later, that brief interaction still serves as a powerful lesson on connection, influence, and the impact we leave on others.
Drawing on stories from Shannon Sharpe, Tabitha Brown, and Oprah Winfrey, this episode explores why people remember how you made them feel long after they’ve forgotten what you said.
In This Episode:
Why lasting impressions matter more than first impressions
A personal story from the 2012 Democratic National Convention
The surprising lesson learned from Keke Palmer at age 19
How genuine warmth creates unforgettable connections
Shannon Sharpe’s story about Tabitha Brown’s prophetic encouragement
Oprah’s insight into what every person wants most
The secret to becoming more memorable, likable, and impactful
Memorable Quote:
“People may forget what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.”
Reflection Question:
What is the thing about you that lingers long after you’ve left the room? What part of your God-given gift are you leaving behind with others?
Key Takeaway:
The most influential people aren’t always the loudest, the most successful, or the most famous. They’re the ones who make others feel seen, heard, valued, and remembered.
17 Jun 2026
I took a 30-day trip to Mexico...and never left.
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Episode Title:
I took a 30-day trip to Mexico…and never left.
Episode Description:
What if one small decision could completely alter the course of your life?
In this episode, Krystal shares the story of how a lifelong dream of taking a 30-day vacation unexpectedly led to a five-year journey living abroad in Mexico. What began as a Valentine’s Day gift to herself after the pandemic became a defining moment that reshaped her lifestyle, career, and view of what’s possible.
From calling off an engagement years earlier to finally pursuing a dream she’d put on hold, this episode is a reminder that life-changing transformations often begin with a single step in the direction of your desires.
In This Episode:
The dream of taking a 30-day trip that started in her 20s
How ending an engagement changed the timeline—but not the dream
Feeling stuck, single, and unfulfilled after the pandemic
Why a bottle of perfume wasn’t enough
The decision to book a one-month trip to Mexico
Discovering the possibility of becoming a digital nomad
The unexpected reason she never boarded her flight home
How one small action can create an entirely new life
Memorable Quote:
“I booked a 30-day trip to Mexico. Five years later, I’m still here.”
Reflection Question:
What is one step you can take this week toward the life you truly want?
Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to have the entire plan figured out. Sometimes all it takes is one courageous step toward a dream you’ve been carrying for years. Focus less on the outcome and more on taking action. The next chapter of your life may be waiting on the other side of a single decision.
22 Aug 2022
Finish what you started
Finish what you started. That's the message. That's the next steps.
Inside of today's episode, I'm giving you the pep talk that you need so you can finish what you started.
20 May 2020
Surrendering made me more successful
Surrendering made me more successful
13 May 2020
Put your eggs in your own basket
In this recording, I talk about putting your eggs in your own basket.
13 May 2020
Success Principle: Close Your Backdoor
A quick recording on one of my principles: Close Your Backdoor.
9 May 2020
Success Principle: Touch the hustle, every day™
A short voice note breaking down the psychology behind my principle, "Touch the hustle, every day".
9 May 2020
Intro: Miss Business™
Hi there! Thank you for checking out my audio recordings. This is the first voice note that I'm sharing that mixes business and personal.
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