We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Krystle Connor a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Krystle, thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
I was born and raised in Las Vegas and I always wanted to be an entertainer in Hollywood. Sing Dance Act, all of it. So after high school I took the risk of moving to Los Angeles to study my craft. Stayed there for 7 years. Then I booked a job with Disney which took me out of the country, another risk, for about a year on a cruise ship! When coming back I decided to visit NYC and I fell in love with the city and took yet another risk of moving there permanently, and stayed for 5 years. In 2018, I had had enough of the city and decided to move home. During COVID, my thoughts brought me back to my first love of writing and journalism. So one more risk I took was going back to school to finish my BA. Now I’m 40 and should be graduating in December.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I have always been a performer. But the Hollywood lifestyle wasn’t sustainable for me. I grew up middle class in a 2 parent household where both my parents worked for a living. So after perusing my artistic aspirations, I realized I needed something more concrete and fulfilling in a career.
Since returning to Journalism, & Media I’ve discovered my talent for radio and podcasting. I host, produce and create podcasts, radio shows, talk shows, events & photoshoots.
I have a wealth of knowledge in the space of event planning, tv/film production, various forms of writing for print, online, blogs, etc. I have a keen eye for live event planning. And have a large interest in sports media and live concerts & sporting events
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding thing is being free in my own personal expression. Certain aspects can be portrayed without full interest, but I believe in loving the thing you do. Being creative comes naturally to me, it’s like breathing. And I would be blessed if everyday of my life I got to create art that makes people lives better and more joyful.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
Being a creative artistic type is not a linear career. It ebbs and flows and moves, like the ocean. Sometimes there are huge waves that carry you to another place you weren’t expecting. And a lot of times, you’re floating or treading water to see what comes up or what washes over you. There is no rule book. We don’t follow general rules of behavior or career path, we each get there in a way that gives us meaning and purpose, because without that, we cease to exist.
Contact Info:
- Website: Krystleconnor.com
- Other: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/krystlewitak
Image Credits
Kalann Sims (photographer)