Brave Leadership Is a Choice — Especially When It’s Uncomfortable

🎙️Carrie On!

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Carrie On!, host Carrie Murray sits down with one of her favorite humans—Crystal Whitaker, founder of Crystal Lily Creative and author of Brave Leadership Is a Choice.

Connect with Crystal:

Website: https://www.crystallily.co/

Book: https://braveleadershipchoice.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreative

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwhiteaker

SPEAK Talk - Healing the Mother Wound:

https://youtu.be/4upTe4Me4Pc?si=QwBEL1q1oWjVLbar

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• Why brave leadership is a choice, not a title
• The difference between being nice and being inclusive
• How Crystal’s lived experience as a biracial woman shaped her leadership lens
• Why discomfort is not a sign you’re doing it wrong—but a signal you’re doing it right
• The hidden “microcosms” that uphold white supremacy culture
• How leaders can use privilege thoughtfully without co-opting movements
• Why community—not institutions—is the future of leadership
• What it means to lead sustainably without burning out

🎧 If this episode moved you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who’s ready to lead a little more bravely.

Connect with Carrie:

https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murray

https://www.carrie-murray.com/