From Corporate to Confident Entrepreneur: A Mom's Journey to Building an EmpireIn this powerful episode of Confidence Secrets, I sit down with Krystal Jugarap, founder of BOOKofBIJOUX and the EM/POWEREDbyWMN community.

Krystal shares her incredible journey from corporate employee to successful entrepreneur while raising three kids.What You'll Learn:✨ How to make strong first impressions at networking events✨ The mindset shifts that transformed her business approach✨ Why showing up ”imperfectly” is actually more powerful✨ 3 essential tips for moms transitioning from 9-5 to entrepreneurship✨ How to set boundaries while building your dream business✨ The importance of community in overcoming self-doubtKrystal's Key Quote: ”I've shifted my mindset to not focus on all of these little external things and instead shifted towards the fact that I know that I have a message to share.”About Krystal Jugarap:

Krystal is the founder of BOOKofBIJOUX jewelry line and the EM/POWEREDbyWMN community, supporting 100+ women-owned brands across the US. She's a speaker, entrepreneur, and proud mom of three who believes in redefining what connection and community mean for ambitious women.Krystal is proof: you can be a mother, a founder, and a force – on your own terms.

Follow EM/POWEREDbyWMN:https://www.empoweredbywmn.com/https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbywmn/Follow BOOKofBIJOUX:https://www.bookofbijoux.com/https://www.instagram.com/bookofbijouxFollow Krystal:https://www.instagram.com/iamkrystalj/✨ Let’s Connect!https://www.masteryourpresence.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.ziuz/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kate.ziuzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-ziuz/0:00 – Introduction & Welcome1:26 – Krystal's Background & Empowered by Women Community4:32 – Quick Fire Round: Coffee vs Tea, TED Talk vs Vogue Cover6:28 – Making Strong First Impressions at Events8:18 – Body Language & Stage Presence Tips10:45 – Confidence Rituals for Big Event Days12:15 – The Power of Showing Up Authentically (No Makeup Message)15:01 – Setting Boundaries as an Entrepreneur Mom17:15 – The Introvert Side of Networking18:26 – Overcoming Perfectionism: The High School T-Shirt Story22:05 – Top 3 Tips for Moms Transitioning from 9-5 to Business22:47 – Tip #1: The Mindset Journey & Mental Preparation25:56 – Tip #2: Having Grace with Yourself as a Mom27:19 – Tip #3: Having Hard Conversations with Family29:19 – Kids at Business Events: Teaching by Example30:25 – Self-Awareness & Goal Tracking Strategies32:23 – Building Self-Worth Through Community Support33:42 – Where to Find Krystal & Connect with the Community34:47 – Closing & Thank You#ConfidenceSecrets #WomenEmpowerment #ConfidenceCoach #ConfidenceTips #MomEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #NetworkingTips #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessConfidence #MomBoss #WomenEmpowerment