How She Built Her Confidence, and Then an Empire with Krissy Cela
Nov 23, 2020
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Krissy Cela, a multi-millionaire entrepreneur and fitness trainer from the UK, shares her inspiring journey from being bullied to leading a nearly £100m empire. In a raw conversation, she discusses the importance of authenticity and community in entrepreneurship. Krissy explores the challenges of navigating personal relationships alongside business, emphasizing emotional vulnerability. Additionally, she highlights her mission to empower women through sustainable fitness and the significance of genuine connections in achieving personal and professional happiness.
Chrissy finds it difficult to date due to her ambition and constant drive.
Chrissy has had to navigate cultural differences in relationships coming from an Albanian background.
Both Chrissy and the podcast host attribute their value for hard work and ambition to their childhood experiences.
Being an entrepreneur makes it challenging for Chrissy to be fully present in a relationship.
Deep dives
The Challenge of Dating as an Ambitious Entrepreneur
Being a hardworking and driven entrepreneur, Chrissy finds it difficult to date. She falls hard in love but also falls out just as quickly. Her ambition and constant drive make it hard for her to connect with someone who doesn't share the same level of passion and work ethic. Chrissy values hard work and ambition because her parents worked hard to provide a better life for their family. The pressure of finding the right person and societal expectations add to her fear of never meeting someone who understands her lifestyle.
Balancing Cultural Differences in Relationships
Coming from an Albanian background, Chrissy has had to navigate cultural differences in relationships. The Mediterranean loud and expressive nature clashes with the more reserved and calm English culture she has encountered. She's had to find a middle ground and learn to accept and appreciate the differences in cultures. It can be challenging, but she believes in meeting in the middle and finding that balance.
The Impact of Childhood and Cultural Background on Relationships
Both Chrissy and the podcast host explore how their childhoods and cultural backgrounds have influenced their current attitudes towards relationships. They find value in hard work and ambition due to their experiences growing up. Chrissy's parents' relentless drive and pursuit of a better life shaped her own ambition. They also discuss the challenges of being raised in immigrant households and how it affects their perspectives on love and relationships.
The Struggles of Balancing Personal and Professional Life
Being an entrepreneur means that Chrissy is constantly focused on her businesses, often working long hours and thinking about her work even in her personal time. This dedication and constant need to be switched on can make it challenging to be fully present in a relationship. The pressure to always be working and achieving can also lead to self-criticism and a constant desire to do better. Despite the challenges, Chrissy is determined to find a balance and not let her work hinder her personal life.
The Importance of Sustainable Fitness
Chrissy discusses the importance of sustainable fitness and the need to move away from quick-fix challenges and trends. She emphasizes the value of creating habits, discipline, consistency, and longevity in fitness journeys. Chrissy encourages readers to focus on their why and prioritize their health, highlighting that sustainable fitness is about how it makes you feel, rather than just how it looks.
Overcoming Difficult Times
Chrissy opens up about her own struggles with mental health and the dark places she has been in. She stresses the importance of mental well-being and the journey of picking oneself up multiple times. Chrissy shares her belief that mental health is more important than success and encourages individuals to prioritize their mental well-being above all else.
Balancing Ambition and Personal Life
Chrissy discusses the challenges of finding a balance between ambition and personal life. She admits to being obsessed with work, constantly feeling the need to keep going. However, she realizes the importance of taking time off, pursuing hobbies, and enjoying the present moment. Chrissy opens up about her fears of not having a 'normal' life, finding love, and having children, but acknowledges the need to reassess her mindset and make self-adjustments.
Parts of this episode made me feel uncomfortable, it may make you feel the same, but trust me, you need to hear this. This week I sat down with Krissy Cela, this was such a brave, truthful conversation.
From being an immigrant, bullied on the school playground to becoming a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, author and one of the UK’s most recognised fitness trainers. Krissy shared the highs, but also the lows of being an entrepreneur that most won’t speak about.
She's now the CEO of a business valued at almost £100m. This is the raw, unfiltered truth of Krissy Cela.
