“What is next for me?” This question became a theme for me the moment I stepped off the stage at my college graduation. I was a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed college graduate with the “world as my oyster” ahead. Sure, I didn’t become the nurse, doctor, or engineer my parents hoped. Instead, a film student ready […]

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Let’s be honest; there comes a time when doubting yourself no longer feels… for lack of a better word, comforting. When you have self-doubt, it can feel like second nature. You have a great idea or concept, and who’s waiting on the other side? That’s right — one of your inner voices trying to keep […]

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Building confidence can be a daunting task. For most, like me, we go straight to “How?” or “Where do I start?” But, as most of you know, the journey to finding self-confidence is more like a rollercoaster than a stroll in the park. First, I’m now in my mid-30s, and confidence is different for me […]

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Do you love yourself? What a loaded question! What does it even mean? Yet, it’s an important question to reflect on because the answer can shape your reality. When you look inward and create self-love, you validate your experience without looking to outside sources. When we look for validation outside ourselves, we fall into vicious […]

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If you can relate to many others, you are currently contemplating moments spent or experiences that happened a long time ago, regretting things you never got around to doing, or thinking about what could or should have been. Others concentrate more on the future. If you can relate, you drive yourself to make plans and […]

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My story

I’m here to encourage, empower, and guide you by providing the space and tools to help you shift your confidence and find your voice.

I am Crystal Dela Cruz

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