Ep. 11: Crystal Harrell | From government housing to Ivy League 

<p>She had every reason <em>not</em> to succeed- wrong side of the tracks, wrong color of skin, wrong gender, and plenty of people tell her that she’ll never achieve her dreams. That’s the childhood of my guest for this special Thanksgiving episode of UNBEATABLE.</p><p>Crystal Harrell was 1 of 10 siblings who lived in a single-parent home after her father passed away. She overcame these obstacles to become a #1 Best Selling author, Les Brown-trained speaker, and certified coach. She left government housing for the Ivy League as she pursued a PhD at Yale University.</p><p>As an Academic Success Coach, Crystal helps students successfully navigate through higher education using her virtual coaching business Crystal Clear Innovation.</p><p>In this interview, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>What it takes to break the cycle of poverty</p></li><li><p>How to handle your critics and raise above your circumstances</p></li><li><p>How this first-generation college student is following an unbeatable dream</p></li><li><p>The dangers of looking for validation in the praise of others</p></li><li><p>Why a love of reading and education can change your future</p></li></ul><p>PLUS, you’ll hear what life is like in a trailer park from Jeff and Crystal.</p><p>Check out her official website: <a href="https://crystalclearinnovation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://crystalclearinnovation.com/</a></p><p>Get her #1 Best Selling Book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YN7VYLX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crystal Clear: A Journey of Self-Discovery: (From Public Housing to Ivy League)</a></p><p>Or, connect with her on social:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/crystalclearinnovation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRsMsCNrOxrIBOE8vBE8WQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a></p><p></p><p>Don’t forget to rate, review, and share our podcast, so more people can hear these amazing stories!</p><p></p>