From Corporate Job to Podcast Sensation; Krista Williams Talks: Building Almost30, Finding her Voice, Being Open, Spirituality, Tips for Growing a Biz. (PLUS the History of Our Friendship)!

This week Ry and Jess sit down with their friend Krista Williams, co-host of the Almost 30 Podcast and creator of Hundred Blog which stands for “keep it one hundred” (her life motto). The Almost 30 Podcast is a top-rated lifestyle podcast, brand, and community hosted by Krista and her best friend, Lindsey Simcik. With over 12 million downloads, the podcast has reached people in more than 150 countries & their events have attracted more than 2,000 attendees. In this episode, Krista talks about her journey from blogging before it was mainstream, what it took to grow a podcast from the ground up and all of the jobs she had to juggle to make it happen! In this episode, we also discuss: Ry & Krista’s experience meeting in the blogging world and supporting one another through their ups and downs! Why Krista always felt like something was missing from fashion blogging & how podcasting filled the need she had to go deeper How she and Lindsey met, started the Almost 30 Podcast and began recording 3 years ago. The process of recording for over 6 months in a spare room until they finally decided to bring on their first guests Krista’s decision to quit her corporate job and the massive growth that happened with the podcast once she was all-in! PLUS the importance of your money mindset and how to think strategically and prepare before making a major career change How to find your voice, be vulnerable and remain true to who you are The Almost 30 Nation-- a community which consists of almost 15K private Facebook group subscribers + 80 subgroups. The vulnerable conversations that happen within these groups and the support and friendships that have been created online and via meet-ups and events across the country. How to navigate negative comments & feedback and deal with the comparison game. The power of hiring and delegating in growing a business + some of Krista’s favorite business tips & tools Her spiritual practice and her experience going through Reiki training What’s she’s most excited about in her life & business! RESOURCES Krista’s instagram @itskrista  Almost 30 Podcast on iTunes @almost30podcast Krista’s Instagram Inspo: @Jenna Kutcher  Business Management Tools: Slack  Streak  Connect with us! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram Jessica Suchan on Instagram Ryan Burch on Instagram Email us: [email protected]